Inquests

Why ‘kind and considerate’ Army engineer took his own life ‘may never be known’

Lieutenant Max George, 26, died instantly after exiting the vehicle on Salisbury Plain in June 2022.

Lieutenant Max George, 26, died instantly after exiting the vehicle on Salisbury Plain in June 2022.

County Durham Army officer killed by reversing Warrior tank during training exercise

Alan Charlton and Joy McCulloch

Alan Charlton and Joy McCulloch

Cause of A171 crash which killed Darlington MBE couple 'unknown', inquest hears

Police at the scene of the A1(M) crash

Police at the scene of the A1(M) crash

Woman died of head injuries in A1(M) crash as murder probe continues, inquest hears

Flowers at the scene

Flowers at the scene

Boy, 12, tragically drowned while playing in River Swale during family day out

Police outside Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, at the time Baby Auckland was discovered

Police outside Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, at the time Baby Auckland was discovered

Coroner to hear carbon dating expert at baby under floorboards inquest

Northallerton Coroner's Court

Northallerton Coroner's Court

Darlington-born builder died after he was found unresponsive at home

An air ambulance at the scene of an incident

An air ambulance at the scene of an incident

Cyclist, 77, who died eight days after being hit by car named for first time

James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough

James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough

Head chef, 34, dies in hospital days after he's found at bottom of stairs

Northallerton Coroner's Court

Northallerton Coroner's Court

Nurse died in Australia days after leaving hospital as investigation 'ongoing'

Northallerton Coroners' Court

Northallerton Coroners' Court

‘Devoted’ couple jumped from Whitby cliffs as husband’s health deteriorated

Kamil Grygieniec

Kamil Grygieniec

Tributes to 'adored' worker killed in overturned ride‑on lawnmower tragedy

Police on Marsh House Avenue in Billingham

Police on Marsh House Avenue in Billingham

Death of alleged murder victim Rhys Cameron remains unexplained, inquest hears

Annie Dryden, 20, from Middlesbrough, went missing on January 4 last year, with police, mountain rescue, cave rescue, and the air ambulance conducting searches for her at the time

Annie Dryden, 20, from Middlesbrough, went missing on January 4 last year, with police, mountain rescue, cave rescue, and the air ambulance conducting searches for her at the time

Annie Dryden who went missing for three months died after taking drugs, inquest rules

John Robert Mitchell, from Catterick Garrison, was riding his scooter on the A6136 Catterick Road on Wednesday, June 11, when it was struck by a military truck

John Robert Mitchell, from Catterick Garrison, was riding his scooter on the A6136 Catterick Road on Wednesday, June 11, when it was struck by a military truck

Pensioner on mobility scooter died of neck injuries after crash with army truck

Jordan Fucile died a week before Christmas

Jordan Fucile died a week before Christmas

County Durham dad of three took his own life a week before Christmas, inquest rules

A British soldier found dead in his barracks after being missing for three weeks was “degraded” by his superior officers, with one posting videos of his “humiliations” in a WhatsApp group, an inquest has heard

A British soldier found dead in his barracks after being missing for three weeks was “degraded” by his superior officers, with one posting videos of his “humiliations” in a WhatsApp group, an inquest has heard

Soldier found dead in barracks had humiliations posted on WhatsApp – inquest

Father-of-three Lance Corporal Bernard Mongan, 33, was discovered on January 23 2020, in his bedroom at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire

Father-of-three Lance Corporal Bernard Mongan, 33, was discovered on January 23 2020, in his bedroom at Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire

Soldier was missing for three weeks before body was found in barracks, inquest hears

Joy Dove, mother of Jodey Whiting

Joy Dove, mother of Jodey Whiting

Mother of Jodey Whiting: 'Long wait for justice' before second inquest into death

The gates to Interplan Sign Systems factory in Consett

The gates to Interplan Sign Systems factory in Consett

Investigation into factory worker's death in County Durham remains 'ongoing'

Royce Mallett, 30, from Haswell, County Durham, was the victim of a knife attack in a motel car park in Albury, New South Wales, Australia, on July 8 last year

Royce Mallett, 30, from Haswell, County Durham, was the victim of a knife attack in a motel car park in Albury, New South Wales, Australia, on July 8 last year

Man accused of killing County Durham dad in Australia 'could use insanity defence'

Northallerton Coroners' Court, North Yorkshire

Northallerton Coroners' Court, North Yorkshire

Woman found unresponsive in bedroom died after taking drugs, inquest hears

Police vehicles

Police vehicles

Man pushing trolley suffered 'blunt force head injuries' in crash, inquest hears

Northallerton Coroners' Court

Northallerton Coroners' Court

Woman who was found by police unresponsive in flat died of 'multi drug toxicity'

The crash took place in the village of Bainbridge, in Wensleydale

The crash took place in the village of Bainbridge, in Wensleydale

HGV driver died after wagon crashed into bridge toppling into river, inquest hears

Philip Cheesman, 79, and his daughter Loraine Cheesman, 54, died in the blaze at their home in Woodland Terrace in the early hours of May 13, 2023

Philip Cheesman, 79, and his daughter Loraine Cheesman, 54, died in the blaze at their home in Woodland Terrace in the early hours of May 13, 2023

Darlington dad and daughter 'couldn't escape' fatal fire due to piles of rubbish

Northallerton Coroners Court

Northallerton Coroners Court

Richmond pensioner died after being exposed to asbestos, inquest hears

A much-loved York City fan Connor Abbott died at the age of 23 while on holiday in Thailand, an inquest opening has heard (Image: Supplied)

A much-loved York City fan Connor Abbott died at the age of 23 while on holiday in Thailand, an inquest opening has heard (Image: Supplied)

Man, 23, died in Thailand hotel room from morphine toxicity, inquest hears

Main: A floral tribute left next to the A19, Inset: PC Rosie Prior and Ryan Welford

Main: A floral tribute left next to the A19, Inset: PC Rosie Prior and Ryan Welford

Inquest opens into death of police officer and driver who were hit by HGV

Annie Dryden, 20, from Middlesbrough

Annie Dryden, 20, from Middlesbrough

Woman who was missing for over three months in national park died from drug toxicity

Lewis Ward, 22, from Eston, Middlesbrough, died in James Cook Hospital three days after he was knocked off an e-bike on Birchington Avenue, Middlesbrough on October 6, 2022

Lewis Ward, 22, from Eston, Middlesbrough, died in James Cook Hospital three days after he was knocked off an e-bike on Birchington Avenue, Middlesbrough on October 6, 2022

Young man riding his bike died three days after he was hit by car going nearly 40mph

Northallerton Coroners Court

Northallerton Coroners Court

Girl, 10, attacked by dog died from neck injuries, inquest hears

Nicki Hart, 33, who served with the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was found dead at Catterick Garrison on February 5, 2022, after years of battling mental health and personal problems

Nicki Hart, 33, who served with the 4th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was found dead at Catterick Garrison on February 5, 2022, after years of battling mental health and personal problems

'I’ll struggle to accept he’s no longer here': Widow of soldier who took his own life

Soldier told wife army didn't 'help with emotions' days before he took his own life

The Golden Lion Inn, Helperby

The Golden Lion Inn, Helperby

Popular landlord of village pub died at scene of crash as tributes paid to him

Evelyn Boyd, 72, from Northallerton, died on September 22, 2023, following decades of mental health struggles which started when she was in her 20s

Evelyn Boyd, 72, from Northallerton, died on September 22, 2023, following decades of mental health struggles which started when she was in her 20s

Tributes to 'big hearted' mum who took her own life after mental health battle

The Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust believe that 'lessons have been learnt' following the death of 72-year-old Evelyn Boyd, from Northallerton, who died on September 22 last year

The Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Trust believe that 'lessons have been learnt' following the death of 72-year-old Evelyn Boyd, from Northallerton, who died on September 22 last year

NHS Trust says it 'couldn't have prevented' death of pensioner who took her own life

Police and CSI at the scene of an incident

Police and CSI at the scene of an incident

Mum of woman who died in drug-related incident calls for 'further investigation'

Peter Eric Ford, 87, of Faverdale Road in Darlington, was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital in April this year after he suffered a fall at the property in the town

Peter Eric Ford, 87, of Faverdale Road in Darlington, was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital in April this year after he suffered a fall at the property in the town

Darlington pensioner dies two months after fall at home

Assistant coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool, Karin Welsh, put out the warning on Tuesday (July 30) during the inquest of Andrew James Coyne at Teesside Coroner's Court in Middlesbrough

Assistant coroner for Teesside and Hartlepool, Karin Welsh, put out the warning on Tuesday (July 30) during the inquest of Andrew James Coyne at Teesside Coroner's Court in Middlesbrough

Coroner gives drug warning after man dies from taking cocaine for first time

George Rodgers, 58, of Golden Flatts on Ripon Close in Hartlepool, was found unresponsive in the bath at the property on July 16 last year

George Rodgers, 58, of Golden Flatts on Ripon Close in Hartlepool, was found unresponsive in the bath at the property on July 16 last year

Warning from coroner after man died in hot bath after drinking alcohol

Gloria Ann Clarke, 80, went missing from her home in Eaglescliffe on New Year's Eve 2023 - leading to a search operation including Cleveland Police, coastguard, river rescue and firefighters

Gloria Ann Clarke, 80, went missing from her home in Eaglescliffe on New Year's Eve 2023 - leading to a search operation including Cleveland Police, coastguard, river rescue and firefighters

Family of pensioner found in river on 11-week search 'won't get answers' over death

Liam James Rowbotham, 25, from Hartlepool, was found unresponsive in bed at a property on Cleasby Lane in Stapleton, near Darlington, on July 13 at around 6.20pm

Liam James Rowbotham, 25, from Hartlepool, was found unresponsive in bed at a property on Cleasby Lane in Stapleton, near Darlington, on July 13 at around 6.20pm

Young bricklayer died in Darlington village after he was found unresponsive

'Ride High': Tributes paid to promising teenage cyclist who took his own life