THESE are the inquests taking place at Northumberland's Coroners’ Court in Morpeth next week.
The purpose of an inquest is to establish the cause of death and provide the details needed to register the death.
Wednesday (August 13)
Final
Nicole Bridget Gray
Age: 30 years
Date of death: 17 January 2025
Place of death: Ashington
Thursday (August 14)
Rule 23
Nigel Alan Bootle
Age: 50 years
Date of death: 28 December 2024
Place of death: Blyth
Rule 23
Gary Morson
Age: 60 years
Date of death: 15 March 2025
Place of death: Cramlington
Rule 23
Henry Wiffen
Age: 78 years
Date of death: 23 July 2025
Place of death: Haltwhistle
Rule 23
Cecil John Todd
Age: 88 years
Date of death: 27 July 2025
Place of death: Cramlington
Opening
Brenda Norman
Age: 88 years
Date of death: 28 July 2025
Place of death: Morpeth
Opening
Ronald John McCall
Age: 80 years
Date of death: 3 August 2025
Place of death: Prudhoe
What is a Rule 23 inquest?
Also known as a Documentary Inquest, this type of hearing is used when all evidence is submitted in writing and is not disputed. It allows the coroner to reach a conclusion without calling witnesses, relying solely on written evidence.
