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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 John LAKEY792nd February 2025Derriford Hospital
Robert Alexander LOGAN 856th May 2025Barnstaple
Denise FOX794th August 2025St Lukes Hospice
Terence Hugh WALKER814th November 2025Torquay
Karis Jade SCANLAN278th December 2025Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
Ralph CLARIDGE8921st October 2025North Devon District Hospital
Ashley Keith DAVIS749th August 2025Winkleigh
Andrew Gilbert John COLES5530th April 2025Derriford Hospital, Plymouth