HOUSE sales in the area are being slowed up because of delays over searches at South Hams Council, it is feared. The council admits there have been problems, which it blames partly on Law Society changes.

Our picture is of Dart Harbour staff Ben Mahon and Nick Clarance, who have been thanked by the owners of a yacht after they helped move it off rocks.

Inside, we highlight a walk back in town history by a group of ramblers and the launch of a Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta appeal for oars sponsorship.

As ever, there’s much, much more inside