We lead on the story about the strong debate raging over plans to open a Costa cafe in Victoria Road, Dartmouth, with rival camps setting up petitions, plus indications from our online poll that show a majority in favour.

Our picture story shows children enjoying a Halloween party in Townstal.

Inside, we flag up news of new flag for the Old Dartmothians, plus town council’s finance committee recommendation for a 10 per cent increase in the town’s element of council tax bills from next April.

As ever, there’s much, much news inside.