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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
Brian Lawrence HILL761st August 2025Salcombe
Sally Louise GAINE636th December 2025Seaton
Roy BRADDON882nd March 2026Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth
Angela Marguerite MILES9021st March 2026Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
John Frederick REILLY8211th August 2025Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth
William James KERSHAW8224th April 2026Derriford Hospital