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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
Nicholas William JONES7421st March 2026North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple
Rodney WHEELER827th March 2026Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
David Ralph BISHOP815th March 2026North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple
Roger Harold THOMAS855th December 2025Plymouth