BUDLEIGH Salterton's police community support officer Chantelle Major returns from maternity leave next month - returning to duty on May 16.

BUDLEIGH Salterton's police community support officer Chantelle Major returns from maternity leave next month - returning to duty on May 16.

The police said a new neighbourhood beat officer for the town had been appointed and would be on duty 'shortly'

PCSO Sarah Trayhurn, who covers the outlying areas, remains on maternity leave.