An inquest has been opened into the death of newlywed Lynne Collett, who disappeared from a Dales holiday cottage in August.

Her body was found in the River Wharfe at Addingham Weir six days after she and her 29-year-old husband, Barry, disappeared from their honeymoon cottage in Appletreewick.

Coroner Jeremy Cave told a hearing yesterday that a post mortem report into the death of the 26-year-old student nurse, of Long Sutton, Hampshire, concluded she had died from drowning.

"The pathologist added that there was no evidence of natural disease or trauma to the body and the cause of death was pure and simple drowning," Mr Cave said.

Further tests also showed that her body had a "nil" reading for alcohol.

Skipton-based Det Insp Neil Thewsey told the coroner Lynne and Barry Collett had only been married two days when they were reported missing on Tuesday August 18.

The previous day, the police received a report of a sighting of a male body in the Wharfe.

Various searches were carried out and Mrs Collett's body was found at a weir in Addingham on Sunday August 23. The search is still continuing for Mr Collett.

Mr Cave added the inquest would be resumed when further inquiries had been carried out.

A memorial service for the couple will take place in Lynne's home town of Long Sutton, on October 30.

Earlier this month the Telegraph & Argus revealed how police were considering sending down a miniature remote-controlled submarine to search for Mr Collett's body.

Police divers have repeatedly searched the river but have been unable properly to search the Strid because of dangerous conditions.

The family of Lynne Collett have vowed not to return her body home until the remains of her husband are found.

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