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 shows revellers at Kingston’s outer space themed annual fun day, while inside is a round up of the many other events taking place locally last weekend, including the finale of Salcombe Town Regatta.

For this and all the news from the area and across the South Hams, get your copy of the Kingsbridge & Salcombe Gazette, in shops on Friday.