An “out of control” dog was shot by a farmer during a Derbyshire livestock worrying incident – as the police work to tackle the issue.

A new ‘one stop’ online hub to help tackle rural crime has gone live in Derbyshire.

Charles Kinston, 23, was found dead close to his farm on land he did not own

Derbyshire Rural Crime Team have been recognised as the most proactive team in the country in preventing farm machinery and plant theft.

A man has been jailed after abseiling down a quarry cliff face to steal Peregrine Falcon eggs.

Derbyshire Constabulary’s rural crime team has been recognised as the UK’s most proactive in tackling machinery theft.

A young calf was stuck up to her chin in mud when fire fighters found her and had likely been there all night.

The theft of farm and plant machinery is a serious threat to the livelihoods of many in the farming and rural community.

Derbyshire Constabulary said they had undertaken successful trials in Bolsover and would now introduce the scheme across the county

Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner, has launched a new partnership board bringing together key experts to form a united front against rural crime.