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Other Rural Crime Alerts
Police Scotland
Wednesday, 3 January 2024
Fly-tipping on-the-spot fines doubled in Scotland
NFU Scotland has welcomed the introduction of tougher fixed penalties for fly-tipping offences in the countryside
National
Tuesday, 2 January 2024
Farming leaders look forward to a happier new year
Defra Secretary of State Steve Barclay pledges to make farmers' lives easier
National
Tuesday, 2 January 2024
Scottish person dies in E.coli outbreak amid warnings over Christmas cheeses
A person from Scotland has died as a result of an ongoing E.coli outbreak, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.
National
Friday, 22 December 2023
Len's Light raises mental health awareness in the rural community this Christmas
Len's Light share their Christmas message after a year of campaigning on a number of mental health issues affecting farmers
National
Thursday, 21 December 2023
Farming charities receive donations totalling more than £1m
Donations of more than £1 million will go to numerous farm charities and organisations thanks to fundraising activities of the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust.
National
Thursday, 21 December 2023
Farmers hail scrapping of DIY waste charges amid fly-tipping scourge
Farmers hit by the scourge of fly-tipping have welcomed plans to abolish fees that local authorities charge for disposing of DIY waste at recycling centres.
Hampshire Constabulary
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
New funding boosts rural crime prevention projects on the Isle of Wight
A range of intervention projects across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to prevent crime are to get underway thanks to the Police and Crime Commissioner’s latest funding announcement.
Avon & Somerset Constabulary
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
Farmer foils drug operation after finding £15m of cocaine in feed
A farmer has helped foil a multi-million pound large-scale drug operation after he found kilo-block drug packages within his normal delivery of animal feed.
Dorset Police
Tuesday, 19 December 2023
Dorset Council defies veganism and passes motion to back all farmers
Dorset Council has become the latest local authority to shun the plant-based movement by passing a motion that supports farmers of all sectors.
National
Tuesday, 19 December 2023
June census highlights drop in farm labour force
There were 8,000 fewer people working in UK agriculture in 2023 compared with year earlier levels, according to Defra’s June census.
National
Friday, 15 December 2023
Christmas convoys light up countryside communities
Festive tractor runs have been dazzling rural communities across the country, raising thousands of pounds for good causes.
National
Thursday, 14 December 2023
King's charity offering £5,000 support for rural start-ups
Businesses can now apply for £5,000 of financial support through the Royal Countryside Fund's rural start-up initiative.
Lancashire Constabulary
Thursday, 14 December 2023
Church fly-tipping hotspot cleared by locals and council
A township fly tipping hotspot has been cleared and fenced off with help from local residents.
Gloucestershire Constabulary
Thursday, 14 December 2023
Rural crime team warn Forest of Dean walkers after nails found on footpaths
Officers are asking those walking in the Clanna area of Lydney, the Forest of Dean to be alert as nails and tacks have been found on footpaths and bridleways.
National
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
'It's OK to take a break' - dairy farmer captures mental health struggles in art shared on Instagram
Holly Atkinson set up social media account to highlight rural mental health
















