This week we lead on the story that at least four South Hams families were left waiting for news of loved ones in the British Virgin Islands as Hurricane Irma devastated the area.

Also in this week is Aveton Gifford parish councillors asking people to remove their boats from Timbers car park, Emily Farleigh of Dittiscombe Equestrian Centre qualifies for the British National Dressage Competition, the proposed merger of South Hams District Council and West Devon Borough Council and much more.

As usual there is also the family announcements, public notices, letters to the editor, Village Voice pages, clubs and societies and what’s on, plus much more inside.

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