Inquest Openings

Here are the details of Opening Inquests which will be held by the South Wales Central Area Coroner.  Please note that this list will be updated daily by 4pm.  All inquests will be opened between 9am and 12pm. This time may change from time to time.

Remote Attendance

Press applications must be made in writing to Coroneradmin@rctcbc.gov.uk no later than 4pm the day before the hearing and must include the name, Company Name, telephone number and email address of the person wishing to attend. 

NAME OF THE DECEASEDAGE OF THE DECEASEDDATE OF DEATHPLACE OF DEATHDATE AND TIME VENUECORONER SITTING
Samantha Julie Lea Hawkins5823/04/2026Shrewsbury01/05/2026 - 09:15amPontypridd Coroner's CourtAndrew Morse
Lucian Kelvin John Hurley1 week06/05/2024Cardiff01/05/2026 - 09:15amPontypridd Coroner's CourtAndrew Morse
 Glyndwr Owens 8221/04/2026Tonyrefail01/05/2026 - 09:15amPontypridd Coroner's CourtAndrew Morse
Geoffrey Cooksey7810/04/2024Powys01/05/2026 - 09:15amPontypridd Coroner's CourtAndrew Morse
Ian Penlington6923/04/2026Powys01/05/2026 - 09:15amPontypridd Coroner's CourtAndrew Morse