Ello, ello, ello.

We've been on the beat with a bobby again - Yorkshire bobby turned author, Mike Pannett, that is. Regular readers might have read about Mike here before as we've been working with him for a good while now - he's even been in to do a private reading for the Fondant Fancies, our very own workplace WI.

This time we've been touring the country with Mike to spread the word about his latest book, Not On My Patch Lad, which is filled with tales from his days policing North Yorkshire. Not only that but we're in it too - Mike was so appreciative of our help with his last book that he's thanked us in the new one. We're very honoured.

Mike spent many years down south working for the Metropolitan Police before eventually heading back to his home county, but far from finding a more peaceful life, he quickly discovered that policing the dales was no picnic. His books draw on his many experiences, both warmly funny and deadly serious, and make for a riveting read.

So with Little Urn in tow to ensure there was plenty of tea to go round, we've been meeting people at supermarkets and bookshops, giving them a chance to meet the man himself and even pick up a signed copy of his book. And we had a great time doing it too!

If you missed the tour and would love a signed copy of Mike's book, we've got some good news for you. We've got ten signed first-edition copies of Not On My Patch Lad to give away. For chance to win, email our Liz with the answer to the following question by Wednesday 15th September.

Which police force did Mike serve in prior to joining North Yorkshire police?

Good luck everyone - and don't forget to include your contact details!

For competition T&Cs click here.