The coroner's service

The role of a coroner is to investigate certain types of deaths, often when there are unnatural or unexplained circumstances, and establish certain details.

Contact the coroner's service

The easiest way to contact us is to email newcastleandnorthtynesidecoroners@newcastle.gov.uk

You can also phone us on:

  • 0191 277 7280 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm)

Or write to us at:

  • Coroner's office, Lower ground floor, Block 1, Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8QH 

Coroners

His Majesty's senior coroner for Newcastle and North Tyneside is:

  • Ms Georgina Nolan 

The senior coroner is supported by:

  • assistant coroners
  • an investigative coroner’s officer

Inquests are heard by the senior coroner unless otherwise stated at a hearing.

Coroner's officers

A coroner’s officer will make inquiries as directed by the coroner.

A single coroner’s officer will be responsible for investigating a death from when it is reported to the end of the coroner’s involvement.

Inquest enquiries

Specific enquiries about inquests should be emailed to newcastleandnorthtynesidecoroners@newcastle.gov.uk