It’s been a busy week in the Tavistock area — here are the main stories featured in this week’s Times:

• The proposed hotel development in Tavistock will prevent large council tax hikes in future, says the leader of West Devon Borough Council. As well as our lead story, read two pages of letters from our readers discussing the issue.

• West Devon Borough Council is to press ahead with toilet closures.

• A woman in her 60s has died following an incident in Yelverton last Friday.

• Tavistock’s branch of the Santander bank is set to close within six months as 140 branches close nationally.

• Tavistock town councillors have said they object to a housing development on Plymouth Road.

• Peter Tavy’s Spring House gets an outstanding rating.

• Fitzford Gatehouse is to open its doors to the public.

• Name changes are afoot for Tavistock Wheelers’ youth section.

• Seven pages of local sport, including coverage of Tavistock AFC’s derby win over Callington Town FC.

Pick up your copy of the Tavistock Times, out in the shops today.