We lead on the ongoing saga over NHS services in Dartmouth, following the closure of the hospital and the collapse of a deal to create a health and wellbeing centre at River View. A group of residents is now calling for a public meeting over the issue.

Our picture is of a birthday cake being presented to a regular visitor to Dartmouth Community Chest’s stall in the Old Market... with a story outlining the pressures the charitable group is under to keep up with the demand for its services.

Inside, we have news of an award for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; a plea from Dartmouth Caring for more drivers due to the charity’s increased workload following the closure of the River View care home; plus much, much more.