A RETIRED forensic scientist from Sidmouth gave 100 ladies from across the region an insight into his fascinating career on Monday.

A RETIRED forensic scientist from Sidmouth gave 100 ladies from across the region an insight into his fascinating career on Monday.

Dr John Twibell addressed members of the County Federation of Women’s Institutes, including many from the town, at Kennaway House.

The event was oversubscribed by two-and-a-half times as 251 women applied for tickets, said organisers.