Coroner, 93, dies in flat blaze

A coroner died when her multi-million-pound third-floor flat in Sloane Square caught fire last night, friends said today.

Dr Patricia Bidstrup, who was also known by her professional name Dr Guymer, was believed to be 93.

She was said to be "fiercely independent" and worked as a consultant until five years ago.

Colleague Nicola Moulton said Dr Bidstrup was "internationally renowned".