We lead on news of South Hams District Council’s vote in favour of the One Council merger proposal, which was thwarted when, unexpectedly, West Devon Borough Council voted against the plans.

Our picture story shows Dartmouth Academy students and staff with members of the medical profession and trainers, who have been giving them first aid training on Restart a Heart Day. The youngsters were shown how a defibrillator works and taught about resuscitation techniques.

Inside, we have much, much news from Dartmouth and the surrounding area, including news from the Mayflower 400 group, Dartmouth United Charities and a pressing story from the Friends of the Dartmouth Community Orchard.