Knowstone News

Over recent months Devon and Cornwall has suffered from several incidents of wildfire particularly on the moorland areas of Bodmin moor, Dartmoor, Exmoor and other open spaces across the force area. The Fire service have provided the following… More

Neighbourhood Watch are running a new Protect Your Car campaign. Car crime is a real problem in the UK. Alarmingly, one car is stolen every ten minutes.(1) With Covid-19 and the recent lockdowns, many people aren’t driving or checking on their… More

Knowstone Parish Council is hoping to organise a number of litter picking days later this Spring using equipment borrowed from North Devon District Council. If anyone is interested in taking part please contact Wendy Sweet on 01398 341692 or email… More

Devon & Cornwall Police is asking the public to play its part and act responsibly as the region enters the next stage of the Government Roadmap to move England out of COVID-19 restrictions. As new regulations come into effect on Monday, outdoor… More

Over recent months there have been a number of fuel thefts force wide. Both commercial and domestic settings have been targetted. In particular, there have been several high value thefts from businesses on isolated industrial estates (up to £36k on… More

Census Day is Sunday March 21st 2021. All households must complete the census by law. Advice on completing the census can be obtained by calling 0800 141 2021. The census can be completed online or a paper form can be requested.

Census Day is coming and households across the UK are currently receiving letters which include a unique 16-digit code to access the census online. Criminals may try to use this as opportunity to send phishing emails or texts. Check out the advice… More

Neighbourhood Watch Network is supporting Sussex's Police and Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne, who, in partnership with the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), has created an online survey designed to understand the public’s… More

The Covid Winter Grant Scheme runs until March 31st and there are still funds available for distribution. The grant is intended to help those who are struggling to afford food and utility bills (heating, cooking, lighting) and water for household… More

Devon and Cornwall Police’s Cyber Protect Team have released a video interview on cyber crime. Amongst other things it touches on romance, Covid and delivery frauds perpetrated on-line and provides guidance for reporting these sorts of matters.… More