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Dog killed 'instantly' after jumping from car hit by rocks in York

North Yorkshire Police

Monday, 22 May 2023

Dog killed 'instantly' after jumping from car hit by rocks in York

The car had to pull over when a tyre blew, and the owner's dog jumped out of the passenger window into oncoming traffic

More than £50,000 worth of damage after barn fire in Northamptonshire village

Northamptonshire Police

Saturday, 20 May 2023

More than £50,000 worth of damage after barn fire in Northamptonshire village

The incident is suspected to have been arson

Police are appealing for information following animal cruelty incident in Ballycastle

Police Service of Northern Ireland

Saturday, 20 May 2023

Police are appealing for information following animal cruelty incident in Ballycastle

Police in Coleraine are appealing for information, following a report of a cat caught in a trap in the Carey Mill area of Ballycastle on Thursday, 18th May.

Organ pipes stolen from West Sussex church - 'Unusual and disconcerting'

Sussex Police

Saturday, 20 May 2023

Organ pipes stolen from West Sussex church - 'Unusual and disconcerting'

An investigation has been launched after organ pipes were stolen from a grade I-listed church in West Sussex.

Historical objects stolen from Kelham Island Museum as police launch appeal

South Yorkshire Police

Friday, 19 May 2023

Historical objects stolen from Kelham Island Museum as police launch appeal

A number of historical objects have been stolen from Kelham Island Museum, police said.

Farmer jailed for illegal bulldozing of riverbank has term reduced

West Mercia Police

Friday, 19 May 2023

Farmer jailed for illegal bulldozing of riverbank has term reduced

A farmer jailed for 12 months after hiring diggers and an 18-ton bulldozer to illegally strip trees and vegetation from riverbanks in Herefordshire has had his prison term reduced on appeal.

Artful plan to battle metal thieves at nature reserve

Kent Police

Friday, 19 May 2023

Artful plan to battle metal thieves at nature reserve

If metal thieves thought countryside gates were an easy target, they’d overlooked one thing – The Gate Appreciation Society and its 120,000 strong army of members.

Poorly dogs found living in Barnsley cannabis farm as police seize animal hunting equipment

South Yorkshire Police

Friday, 19 May 2023

Poorly dogs found living in Barnsley cannabis farm as police seize animal hunting equipment

Poorly dogs found living in Barnsley cannabis farm and police seize animal hunting equipment

Naked jogger previously seen in the Peak District spotted after three-year break

Staffordshire Police

Friday, 19 May 2023

Naked jogger previously seen in the Peak District spotted after three-year break

Cheshire Police has previously appealed for information about reports of a man running around rural areas "with his crown jewels on show" or obscured by a "teeny tiny bum-bag".

Fly-tipper faces £1,400 bill after dumping rubbish on County Durham country lane

Durham Constabulary

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Fly-tipper faces £1,400 bill after dumping rubbish on County Durham country lane

The court heard that in October last year, the council’s neighbourhood wardens were called to a fly-tip on a country lane between High Grange and Hunwick.

Appeal after teens steal cash and a cannonball from Deal Museum

Kent Police

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Appeal after teens steal cash and a cannonball from Deal Museum

Two teenage girls were seen “confidently walking” into Deal Museum before stealing a donation box and the real cannonball.

Appeal following spate of incidents involving wild birds in Hart and Rushmoor

Hampshire Constabulary

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Appeal following spate of incidents involving wild birds in Hart and Rushmoor

Between Wednesday 12 April and Saturday 13 May, we have received four reports of groups of young people intentionally harming wild birds:

Wiltshire Council slams 'stupid' fly-tipping in Swindon

Wiltshire Police

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Wiltshire Council slams 'stupid' fly-tipping in Swindon

Hundreds of pounds in fines have been given to Swindon fly-tippers as part of a council crackdown on the crime.

New constables are planned for the rural crime team, but will not join until autumn

Avon & Somerset Constabulary

Monday, 15 May 2023

New constables are planned for the rural crime team, but will not join until autumn

Crime the team investigates ranges from theft of agricultural equipment, from chainsaws to tractors; theft of livestock; poaching and hare coursing; rural cannabis growing; wildlife, hunting, and animal rights crimes; to modern slavery offences.

Vandals destroy Pitt's Wood Quinton conservation project as police probe launched

West Midlands Police

Monday, 15 May 2023

Vandals destroy Pitt's Wood Quinton conservation project as police probe launched

A crowdfunding appeal has been set up after louts trashed the scene in 'wanton vandalism'

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