A DARTMOOR parish council has installed signs in its churchyard to remind people to keep their dogs on the lead.

Moretonhampstead Parish Council have installed signs at the entrances to St Andrew’s Churchyard to remind residents and visitors to keep their dogs on a lead when walking through the Churchyard.

A spokesman for Moretonhampstead Parish Council said: 'The council has received a number of complaints from family members who have loved ones buried in the Churchyard regarding dog mess.

'Please help us to keep the Churchyard tidy and free from dog mess.'