POLICE in Devon will be under the spotlight as they enforce the ban on hunting with dogs which comes into effect today (Friday).

As the hunts in Mid Devon have vowed to meet tomorrow and hunt within the law, Devon and Cornwall Ploice have said they will deal with illegal hunting with the same enforcement as other wildlife crimes.

According to their Unlawful Hunting Policy, published this week, a Hunt Liaison Officer will maintain a calendar of events - including dates and locations of hunts - to keep track of activities.

For the full story see this week's Mid Devon Star.