Knowstone News

Details of road closure w/c 21st June

In response to a request by a parishioner, Knowstone Parish Council has recently purchased some litter pickers (the equipment!) which can be borrowed by anyone in the parish whom would like to undertake litter picking on specified dates in order to… More

We are investigating phone scams in which fraudsters conned three victims out of more than £77,000. On each occasion, they were called by someone claiming to be from their bank, who said they had been targeted by fraudsters. A man in Plymouth was… More

The winners of the Knowstone parish photo competition can now be revealed. Well done to everyone who took part and to those who managed to be judged first, second or third by the judge, Jodie Hackman, who we also wish to thank for doing such a great… More

Current research is showing that scammers are somehow mimicking the telephone numbers of bank fraud departments, so that when the victims checks the caller ID and compares the number against the one printed on the back of their credit cards… More

Police launch campaign to remind caravan and trailer owners to undertake safety checks are undertaken before you hit the road. Owners are being urged to make sure that their caravans, trailers and campervans are roadworthy, especially if they may… More

Notice of Council vacancy - click here

The latest Rural Crime newsletter produced by Devon and Cornwall police can be found here. 

Neighbourhood Watch have launched a Protect Your Pooch campaign. See the poster below. Interested parties can also attend an online Dog Theft webinar on the 27th May at 5pm.  The webinar will be led by Neighbourhood Watch Network with speakers from… More