AN inquest was opened yesterday into the death of a 36-year-old woman.

Gill Mulliner, of Brierly Drive, Wynyard, near Billingham, Teesside, died at North Tees Hospital on July 20.

Her husband, Alan, gave evidence of identification before at Teesside Coroner's Court so her body could be released for her funeral.

Friends have been invited to meet at 3pm tomorrow for a service at Durham Crematorium Chapel.