There has been plenty going on in the Tavistock area over the last seven days — here are the biggest stories in today’s Tavistock Times.

• Superwinch, one of Tavistock’s last major manufacturing companies has been shut down by its American owners, leaving 15 people redundant.

• An animal rescue charity has paid tribute to its longest serving employee after his sudden death recently.

• A Tavistock man who was attacked with weapons by two brutal burglars looking for drugs or money in his home has admitted dealing drugs.

• Staff and pupils at Mount Kelly were pleased to welcome their new headmaster Guy Ayling and his family to the school this term.

• Young people in Bere Alston have spearheaded a fundraising campaign to erect a youth shelter in the village.

• A Dartmoor walking route will soon be ‘brought back to life’ and extended thanks to generous funding.

• A portrait of Sir Francis Drake, which belongs to the National Portrait Gallery in London, has been put up on display in his former home of Buckland Abbey where it will remain until September.

• Coverage of the 17th Tavistock Festival of Music and Arts, which is well and truly under way.

• NINE pages of local sport, including coverage of Tavistock Football Club becoming South West Peninsula Premier League champions and much more.