Family tribute to Tommy Oakes

The family of Tommy Oakes, aged 46, who was sadly found dead inside a home in Newton-le-Willows on Sunday 4 February, have issued a tribute. They said: “Tommy Oakes was a loving son, dad, brother, partner, uncle and friend. Tommy lived a life full of love, laughter, fishing and music. “After his family, DJing is […]

Body recovered from River Mersey

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Merseyside Police can confirm that a body was recovered from the River Mersey yesterday (Sunday 11 February). Just before 9.50am, we were called to a report that what appeared to be the body of a man had been seen in the River Mersey. Coastguard, Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, North West Ambulance Service and Merseyside […]

CEMETERY RECORDS GO ONLINE

Searching for burial and cremation records in Halton? All of the Council’s cemetery records are now available online on  a central UK database. A year-long project involved all the Council’s record books and maps being scanned, transcribed and made digitally compatible with the Deceased Online website  Deceased Online: Burial Records Online Search (halton.gov.uk) Deceased Online is […]

Family tribute to Peter Hale

The family of 50 year-old Peter Hale, who died after being fatally shot at a property in Haslingden Close in Old Swan last month, have today, Monday 5th February, paid tribute. In the statement they said: “No words can describe the loss we as a family are feeling following the tragic death of Peter a […]

Two teenagers sentenced following the murder of Brianna Ghey

Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe appeared at Manchester Crown Court today, Friday 2 February. Scarlett Jenkinson was sentenced to a minimum term of 22 years imprisonment. Eddie Ratcliffe was sentenced to a minimum term of 20 years imprisonment. The 16-year-olds had previously been found guilty of murder following an 18-day trial at Manchester Crown Court, […]

Family pay tribute to mother killed in Rochdale collision

The family of a woman who sadly died in a collision on Spotland Road in Rochdale have paid tribute to her. Brenda Rostron, 63, of Rochdale was killed in the collision yesterday (1 February 2024) as she was crossing Spotland Road. A 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He […]

Next of Kin: Barbara Poole

Can you help Liverpool Coroner’s Office find the next of kin for Barbara Poole, who recently passed away. Barbara was 71 and lived in Dencourt Road, West Derby. She sadly died in hospital last Wednesday, 24 January. There are no suspicious circumstances. Anyone with information on Barbara’s next of kin is asked to contact hmcoroner@liverpool.gov.uk.

Next-of-kin: Laurence Williams

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Can you help trace the next-of-kin of a man from Walton who has passed away?   Laurence Williams, 76 years, of Carnarvon Road, sadly died on Friday 26th January. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.   Anyone who knows the next-of-kin is asked to contact Liverpool and Wirral Coroner’s Office by calling Gail […]

Tribute issued following fatal collision near Middlewich

The family of a man who died following a fatal collision near Middlewich have paid tribute to him. Shortly after 4.45am on Thursday 18 January, police were called to reports of a collision on the A54 Middlewich Road, close to the junction with Birch Lane. The incident involved a White Ford Focus and two HGVs. […]

Continued appeal to find next of kin Anthony Mullen

The Coroner’s Office is continuing its appeal to find the next-of-kin of a man from St Helens who has passed away. Anthony Mullen, aged 58 years, of Prescot Road, sadly died on Tuesday 16th January. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.   Anyone who can help identify or trace any potential next of kin […]