It has proposed a bus service to operate between the town centre and Coyte Farm if the plans are approved.

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Coyte said Slevin did receive a brief competency hearing a year into his imprisonment, but the case against the man never proceeded.

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"Stephen is optimistic in his ongoing battle with cancer and is doing as well as can be expected while undergoing some pretty difficult treatments, " Coyte wrote.

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