POLICE are appealing for help to trace the family of a couple who died within 10 days of each other,

Julie Martin, who was 61 years old, died at Poole Hospital on Thursday, November 7, and Paul James Martin, who was 64, died at home in Kestrel Close on Sunday, November 17.

These deaths are not being treated as suspicious and there is no police investigation required.

The couple lived in Poole but the coroner's office is appealing to anyone across Dorset who may have known them or is related to them to get in touch.

Coroner’s officer Pip Morgan said: “We are not treating the deaths as suspicious, however we have not been able to locate next of kin.

“If any member of the public has any knowledge of their family members, please contact us as soon as possible on 01202 454934.”