Knowstone News

Devon and Cornwall Police have received reports of residents receiving scam cold calls regarding their National Insurance number. The person calling informs the resident that their National Insurance number has been compromised or used in some way… More

With the current restrictions in place, Devon & Cornwall Police are seeing an increased demand with reports and concerns around Covid 19 breaches, this is in addition to existing contacts from members of the public who need help. Devon &… More

Census 2021 Households across the nation will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the people and households in England and Wales. It has been carried… More

We ask our communities to follow the spirit of the Government’s COVID-19 guidance, not just the letter of the law Since the start of the national lockdown on Tuesday 5 January through to Sunday 10 January, we have received in the… More

Social media users blackmailed in online scam Social media users in North Devon have been warned of online fraudsters targeting Facebook with a scam. Police are investigating three reports in the space of a week in which males… More

Devon and Cornwall Police have issued the following advice on a fake vaccination text which is currently circulating:  Please be wary of fake COVID-19 vaccine text alerts, the fake text alerts appear to be from the NHS stating that the recipient is… More

Devon and Cornwall Police have published this leaflet on rural road safety especially relating to livestock. It is worth noting that during the months of May to October there will be cattle grazing Inner and Outer Knowstone and Haresdown moors.… More

If you are unsure when your black bin or recycling will be collected then use this link to find out.  https://www.northdevon.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/collection-dates/  

Message from PCC with regard the Food Bank Collection Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Christmas Food Bank appeal. Your generosity was overwhelming, and everything collected has been taken to the South Molton Food Bank Centre. (Follow-up… More