WEEK IN NUMBERS

185mph

The speed of winds that lashed the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico as Hurricane Irma roared through Caribbean islands. The strongest Atlantic Ocean hurricane ever measured has destroyed whole communities and left thousands homeless.

52

The number of people in Dundee caught with weapons during a three-month police blitz on the city streets. Between April and June 52 people were found with a knife or offensive weapon and a further 10 reports were made.

106

The age of an Afghan woman who made a perilous journey to Europe and now faces deportation. The Swedish Migration Agency said that age does not by itself provide grounds for asylum.

800

The number of jobs to be shed by Angus Council over the next three years. The local authority has published a workforce plan with office staff most at risk.

3

The number of times that Dundee Airport has been used by officials from the city council. Despite encouraging others to use the facility, only three flights have been booked to or from the airport. A total of 46 flights were booked by the council during that period, mainly from Edinburgh or Glasgow.

8

The number of stamps to be produced to mark the latest movie in the Star Wars series. The stamps, illustrated by artist Malcolm Tween, will feature new and classic characters.