Inquest opens on Radio Shropshire presenter Vicki Archer

John Ellery, coroner for Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, heard evidence that police and the ambulance service were called to Ms Archer’s home in Woodcote Way, Shrewsbury, on August 6.

They found the 41-year-old mother - referred to at the hearing by her full name, Victoria - had died.

The coroner was told that Ms Archer's body was identified by her stepfather Lee Holyoke.

Mr Ellery adjourned the inquest at Shirehall until December 5.

The news of the death of Ms Archer, who had hosted the drivetime show with Adam Green since 2010, was announced by fellow presenter Eric Smith the day after her body was found.

Mr Smith told listeners: "Our much loved colleague, Vicki Archer, who has been part of your afternoons for many years, has died suddenly.

"She has been a part of this radio station for more than 20 years, a great presenter, great broadcaster who bought a wonderful sense of fun to her shows and behind the scenes in the newsroom."

David Jennings, the BBC's head of regional programmes for the West Midlands, added: "We are heartbroken at Vicki's death.

"Everyone here at Radio Shropshire respected her as a great presenter and journalist, but so much more than that we loved the sense of fun she brought to her shows and the station.

"Her loss leaves a huge void. Our thoughts are with her family at this sad time."