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Other Rural Crime Alerts
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Friday, 15 March 2024
Farmer fined for water pollution in Northern Ireland
A 34-year-old farmer has been convicted and fined by a court in Northern Ireland for water pollution offences.
North Yorkshire Police
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Scales stolen from farm near Richmond
Police have issue an appeal for information after sheep weigh scales were stolen.
National
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Farmers urged to participate in this year's Open Farm Sunday
Organisers behind Open Farm Sunday are encouraging more farmers than ever to open their gates to the public to tell the story of British food production.
National
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
NFU's farming lessons reaches 220,000 pupils during British Science Week
More than 220,000 pupils are celebrating British Science Week and National Careers Week with three new live lessons bringing farming directly to the classroom.
National
Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Foreign drug gangs target rural communities, major new report finds
National Rural Crime Network report uncovers work of prolific offenders targeting the countryside
Wiltshire Police
Monday, 11 March 2024
Body found as police swarm farm buildings in Trowbridge
Police have descended on farm buildings in Trowbridge after a member of the public discovered a dead body.
Lincolnshire Police
Friday, 8 March 2024
Beehives stolen from Colsterworth Honey Farm
A beekeeper has been stung by thieves who made off with eight of his hives.
National
Friday, 8 March 2024
Police forces across south east intensify battle against rural crime
Police forces across the south east region have formed a new partnership as part of renewed efforts to intensify their battle against rural crime.
Suffolk Constabulary
Thursday, 7 March 2024
Farmer who swindled creditors out of nearly a million to enjoy 'lavish lifestyle' before going on the run to avoid jail is told to repay just £230
A farmer who swindled creditors out of almost a million pounds before going on the run to avoid being jailed has been ordered to repay just £230.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 6 March 2024
Two men die following incident on Cambridgeshire farm
Two men have died following an incident on a farm in Cambridgeshire, police have confirmed.
Derbyshire Constabulary
Monday, 4 March 2024
PCC unveils new online hub in drive to prevent rural crime
A new ‘one stop’ online hub to help tackle rural crime has gone live in Derbyshire.
National
Monday, 4 March 2024
Farmers urged to guard against fertiliser theft and dangerous storage
Farmers are being urged to be on the guard against fertiliser theft and to follow safe storage ahead of the busy spring season.
National
Monday, 4 March 2024
Lottery grant worth £100,000 to help Peak District farmers boost nature
Dozens of Peak District farmers have been awarded a £100,000 lottery grant to help spearhead nature recovery and peatland restoration.
Staffordshire Police
Friday, 1 March 2024
Staffs Council passes motion to proactively support local farmers
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has voted to proactively support local farmers by buying meat and dairy for council-organised events.
National
Friday, 1 March 2024
Morrisons launch Sustainable Farm Network to support farmers on net zero journey
A new initiative hoping to drive sustainability across Morrisons supply chain and beyond has been launched
















