Remote attendance for members of the press or public
On 28 June 2022, section 85A of the Courts Act 2003, and the Remote Observation and Recording (Courts and Tribunals) Regulations 2022 came into effect, making it lawful to allow remote observation of inquests under specific circumstances. With prior approval, remote access is permissible via telephone or video link.
All remote access to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Coroner's Court must be approved in advance by the Coroner.
To request remote attendance at court please email coroners@cambridgeshire.gov.uk by 2pm on the working day before the hearing, stating the hearing you would like to attend, your reasons for wishing to attend remotely and whether you would like to attend by telephone or video. Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis and may be refused.
It is illegal to record any judicial proceedings heard in open court without permission of the Coroner, and to do so is a contempt of court under the Contempt of Court Act 1981.
Coroners are required by law to investigate any sudden or unexplained death. They are independent of both local and central government and are required to act in accordance with laid down rules and procedures.
In most cases, no further action is required, and the death can be registered as normal. However, the Coroner may decide to hold an inquest to establish the facts.
The Guide to Coroner Services is primarily for bereaved people but others involved in or affected by a Coroner investigation or attending a Coroner's inquest may also find it helpful.
Inquests due to open
The following inquests are due to open on Thursday 1 May at 12pm by Elizabeth Gray at Lawrence Court.
| Name | Age | Date of death | Place of death |
| Lorna Blythe | 95 | 09/04/2025 | Addenbrooke's Hospital |
| Helen Joan Ella Turner | 77 | 25/10/2024 | Addenbrooke's Hospital |
| Mitchell Brewster | 32 | 23/12/2024 | Peterborough City Hospital |
| Marjorie Parsley | 81 | 31/03/2025 | Cherry Blossom Care Hom |
| Eileen Petrie | 94 | 08/12/2024 | Helpston |
| John Gordon Long | 70 | 17/02/2025 | Addenbrooke's Hospital |
Upcoming Inquests
The following table lists the Inquests and Pre-Inquest Review Hearings due to be held in the next 30 days.
During the week following 5 May 2025, the following inquest will be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made to us.
- Alan Barnes, aged 96, place of death Peterborough City Hospital, date of death 13 March 2025.
- Michael Fensom, aged 79, place of death Hinchingbrooke Hospital, date of death 14 March 2022.
- Lynne Martin, aged 70, place of death Royal Papworth Hospital, date of death 6 September 2024.
- Darren Benjamin Stapleton, aged 57, place of death Peterborough, date of death 4 February 2025.
- Robert Peter Bridges, aged 78, place of death Addenbrooke's Hospital, date of death 28 January 2025.
- Margaret Ruth, aged 97, place of death Addenbrookes Hospital, date of death 22 February 2025.
- Irwin Williams, aged 79, place of death Hinchingbrooke Hospital, date of death 19 June 2024.
- Samuel Ashby, aged 38, place of death Whittlesey, date of death 28 January 2025.
During the week following 19 May 2025, the following inquest will be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made to us.
- Linda Ann Allen, aged 74, place of death, Royston, date of death 15 December 2024.
- Judea Cordice, aged 23, place of death Peterborough, date of death 13 December 2024.
During the week following 9 June 2025, the following inquest will be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made to us.
- Patrick Stephens, aged 84, place of death Addenbrookes Hospital, date of death 2 February 2025.
- Diana Mary Goodwin, aged 91, place of death Peterborough City Hospital, date of death 6 February 2025
During the week following 7 July 2025, the following inquest will be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made to us.
- Russel Howard-Tricker, aged 83, place of death Huntingdon, date of death 18 March 2025.
During the week following 23 June 2025, the following inquest will be dealt with in writing (i.e. without a hearing in court) unless representations are made to us:
- Helen Joan Ella Turner, aged 77, place of death Addenbrookes Hospital, date of death 25 November 2024.
Please note that hearings may change at short notice (Adjourned). Please check the evening before a hearing is scheduled, for the most up to date information.
Adjourned Inquests
Any Inquests or Pre-Inquest Review Hearings that have been adjourned are displayed in the table below. These will be rescheduled with a new hearing data. (The date shown is the date the hearing was due to take place on).
Contact information
The Coroner's Office can be contacted by email at coroners@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or by telephone on 0345 045 1364. Office opening hours are Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm, and Friday, 8am to 3.30pm.
