A neighbour had raised the alarm when she became concerned for the 77-year-old's welfare after not seeing her in the garden during the previous two days – despite the weather being “glorious”.

An inquest at Norfolk Coroner’s Court heard how the neighbour had called the ambulance service.

Norfolk Coroner's Court (Image: Denise Bradley) They were assisted by Norfolk Fire and Rescue to gain access to the house where Mrs Porter was found.

A police report read to the court stated that officers thought “severe dehydration” may have been a factor in her death but there was no medical evidence to........

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