HM Coroner's Service - Inquest Timetable and Diary
The inquests shown below are those listed for hearing in the next month. Major inquests that are arranged well in advance are also shown.
It is possible that if an inquest is listed at very short notice, it may not appear in the list below. If you are concerned that an inquest for a relative of yours does not appear, you are welcome to contact the Coroner's office.
Important notice:
The Coroner's Office (Fairfield, Cockermouth) is open to allow families to attend inquests . However, in line with Government advice, if you are attending HM Coroners Court, you are expected to bring a face mask with you and to wear it at all times. This must be worn in public waiting areas, and during the inquest proceedings to prevent any risk of spreading Covid-19.
Also, whilst immediate family members are able to attend inquests, spaces in the Court have been limited. Please ensure that no more than 2/3 people are in attendance.
Should you have any questions or queries, you can contact the office on 0300 303 3180 or email hmcoroner@cumbria.gov.uk
**Please Note: Inquests are public hearings and as such the Press may attend and report on proceedings**
Timetable last updated - 18th October 2021
10am
Peter Desmond Herring Age 89 from Penrith
Date of death: 29 April 2021 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 1 Hour
Coroner: Ms Kirsty Gomersal
11am
Winifred Joan Shirley Herring Age 85 from Penrith
Date of death: 28 April 2021 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 1 Hour
Coroner: Ms Kirsty Gomersal
12pm
Carol Milligan Age 48 from Carlisle
Date of death: 13 March 2021 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 1 Hour
Coroner: Ms Kirsty Gomersal
2pm
Carl McAdam Age 44 from Carlisle
Date of death: 12 April 2021 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 1 Hour
Coroner: Ms Kirsty Gomersal
3pm
David Gordon Howe Age 60 from Longtown
Date of death: 3 May 2021 Place of death: Longtown
Estimated 1 Hour
Coroner: Ms Kirsty Gomersal
10am
Derek Wroe Age 50 from Stockport
Date of death: 27 March 2021 Place of death: Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
Estimated 2 Hours
Coroner: Ms Kirsty Gomersal
2pm
Alfred Brown Age 40 from Carlisle
Date of death: 26 March 2021 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 1 Hour
Coroner: Ms Kirsty Gomersal
3pm
Nikki Sian Torley Age 27 from Whitehaven
Date of death: 17 May 2021 Place of death: Whitehaven
Estimated 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Coroner: Ms Kirsty Gomersal
10am
Pre Inquest Review Hearing
Joan Twentyman Age 88 from Carlisle
Date of death: 11 September 2020 Place of death: Carlisle
Estimated 1 Hour
Coroner: Ms Kirsty Gomersal
11am
Rachel Brooksbank Age 50 from Whitehaven
Date of death: 12 August 2019 Place of death: Maryport
Estimated 6 Hours
Coroner: Ms Kirsty Gomersal
Timetable last updated - 13 October 2021
Tuesday 19 October 2021 - Inquests to be opened by Ms Kirsty Gomersal
Paul Band - Late of Stoke-on-Trent
Date of death: 1 October 2021
Date of birth: 2 January 1974
Inquest adjourned to 17 February 2022
Polly Charlotte Kenyon - Late of Glasgow
Date of death: 24 March 2021
Date of birth: 1 October 1984
Inquest adjourned to 2 December 2021
Sandra Jean Inglis - Late of Newcastleton
Date of death: 23 September 2021
Date of birth: 11 June 1948
Inquest adjourned to 17 February 2022
Barrie Sharp - Late of Whitehaven
Date of death: 8 October 2021
Date of birth: 8 June 1961
Inquest adjourned to 17 February 2022
Barry McDonnell - Late of Dublin
Date of death: 4 October 2021
Date of birth: 16 October 1967
Inquest adjourned to 24 February 2022
Joshua Thomas Robertson - Late of Carlisle
Date of death: 8 October 2021
Date of birth: 6 September 1999
Inquest adjourned to 24 February 2022
Thursday 21 October 2021 - Inquests to be opened by Ms Kirsty Gomersal
Alan Armstrong - Late of Carlisle
Date of death: 5 October 2021
Date of birth: 30 July 1972
Inquest adjourned to 24 February 2022
Christopher Crosthwaite - Late of Barrow-in-Furness
Date of death: 12 October 2021
Date of birth: 11 May 1981
Inquest adjourned to 24 February 2022
Joshua Kinnie - Late of Darlington
Date of death: 11 October 2021
Date of birth: 13 February 1999
Inquest adjourned to 24 February 2022
Michael Newall - Late of Aspatria
Date of death: 11 October 2021
Date of birth: 30 June 1987
Inquest adjourned to 1 March 2022
