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His Majesty's Coroner

for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay

Calendar of hearings

Fast track inquests


There are many straightforward and uncontentious cases referred to the Coroner, with no requirement for witnesses to attend. Evidence will be read where witness statements are sufficiently detailed and not disputed.

Fast track inquests will be heard at the Devon Coroner’s Office.

Any inquests listed will be held at the earliest opportunity.

NameAgeDate of deathPlace of death
Roy STINCHCOMB7024th December 2025Derriford Hospital
Robin BOOTH822nd September 2025Tavistock Hospital
Barbara HOLLINGSWORTH863rd August 2025North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple
Nigel HINDLE8213th December 2025Torbay Hospital
Mandy Lou POWELL 798th July 2025Torbay Hospital
John Michael SHARPE876th November 2025Torbay Hospital