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North Yorkshire Police use trail bikes to fight rural crime

North Yorkshire Police

Tuesday, 23 January 2024

North Yorkshire Police use trail bikes to fight rural crime

Trail motorbikes ridden by the police and paid for by criminals are having an effect on crime in North Yorkshire.

Devon dairy farm ordered to pay out £6,000 after slurry pollution

Devon & Cornwall Police

Tuesday, 23 January 2024

Devon dairy farm ordered to pay out £6,000 after slurry pollution

A dairy farm in Devon has been ordered to pay out thousands after admitting to polluting a nearby stream with slurry.

Man falls down 20ft pit at North Yorkshire farm

North Yorkshire Police

Monday, 22 January 2024

Man falls down 20ft pit at North Yorkshire farm

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said the man - in his 60s - had sustained a leg injury from the incident

More success for police operation tackling rural and cross-border crime

Nottinghamshire Police

Friday, 19 January 2024

More success for police operation tackling rural and cross-border crime

An ongoing police operation cracking down on rural crime and cross-border criminals has had even more success after a busy night of activity resulted in arrests and seizures.

Police launch new 'Rurali' initiative designed to crackdown on rural crime

Durham Constabulary

Friday, 19 January 2024

Police launch new 'Rurali' initiative designed to crackdown on rural crime

Residents in County Durham and Darlington are being called upon to join forces with the police in support of new initiative, Rurali.

Kaleb Cooper releases music single to raise awareness of farmer well-being

National

Friday, 19 January 2024

Kaleb Cooper releases music single to raise awareness of farmer well-being

The Clarkson's Farm favourite has released a song to support the work of the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution

Burnley farmer faces £1,000 fine for illegal burning

Lancashire Constabulary

Thursday, 18 January 2024

Burnley farmer faces £1,000 fine for illegal burning

A farmer in Burnley has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 after Burnley Council took legal action to stop the illegal burning of waste materials.

Man given community service for breaches of vet medicines laws

Police Service of Northern Ireland

Thursday, 18 January 2024

Man given community service for breaches of vet medicines laws

A court in Northern Ireland has imposed community service on a Co. Tyrone man for illegal possession of veterinary medicines.

Safety plea after two farmers killed in accidents

National

Thursday, 18 January 2024

Safety plea after two farmers killed in accidents

Farmers are being urged to prioritise safety in the workplace this winter after two more people lost their lives on UK farms.

Two men charged following assault and theft at Dorset hunt

Dorset Police

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Two men charged following assault and theft at Dorset hunt

Two men have been charged following alleged assaults and thefts at the Blackmore and Sparkford Vale hunt.

Lincolnshire Police’s departing chief constable says force has improved on rural crime and road safety – but warned staff are tired and need recognition

Lincolnshire Police

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Lincolnshire Police’s departing chief constable says force has improved on rural crime and road safety – but warned staff are tired and need recognition

The departing top cop in Lincolnshire says his staff are tired and need to be looked after due to a high workload and tight funding – but feels he leaves the force in a better shape than three years ago.

MPs set to scrutinise entry routes and career opportunities in farming

National

Tuesday, 16 January 2024

MPs set to scrutinise entry routes and career opportunities in farming

A cross-party group of MPs is set to examine the entry routes and career opportunities that exist in the UK agricultural and horticultural sectors.

Initiatives to tackle rural and agricultural crime

Suffolk Constabulary

Tuesday, 16 January 2024

Initiatives to tackle rural and agricultural crime

Suffolk Constabulary is building stronger links with the farming community to reduce rural and agricultural crime.

Cumbria rural crime team highlights crime reduction in 2023

Cumbria Constabulary

Tuesday, 16 January 2024

Cumbria rural crime team highlights crime reduction in 2023

The Cumbria Police Rural Crime Team has reported a drop in certain crimes in 2023.

Police praise 'can-do attitude' of farmer who helped clear Storm Henk debris

Northamptonshire Police

Tuesday, 16 January 2024

Police praise 'can-do attitude' of farmer who helped clear Storm Henk debris

Roads policing officers at Northamptonshire Police hailed the 'community spirit' of Mr Peters from Homestead Farm after the storm wrecked havoc across the UK.

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