Holsworthy Police welcomed a new Special Constable — Peter Winston — to the team at the end of March. Peter will be working closely with the beat team to tackle local priorities.

There has been an increase in rural crime during the month of March, especially theft of heating fuel and miscellaneous tools and equipment in outbuildings and yards.

A police spokesperson said: "Please keep an eye out for any suspicion vehicles or people and report anything you are not happy with as soon as possible. We need the ears and the eyes of the public to help us catch these thieves."

Speeding and nuisance driving: The Holsworthy Community Speedwatch is close to its official launch in the Holsworthy rural area with a test outing in Halwill Junction earlier in March resulting in a 100 per cent compliance with the speed limit.

Youth issues: A formal Safer Schools Partnership has been drawn up between the police and Holsworthy Community College — the first in the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary.

Littering: There will be a joint Police, Partners and Community Litter pick in Holsworthy on Saturday, April 17.