Highly-pathogenic bird flu outbreak in Tyne and Wear

A new case of highly-pathogenic bird flu has been recorded in captive birds in Tyne and Wear, the government has confirmed.

Copper Thieves Strike Openreach’s Network in Cambridgeshire AGAIN

The previous offer of a £20K reward to help catch those responsible for a string of copper cable thefts in rural Cambridgeshire (England) has not been effective, yet. Openreach’s (BT) network in the county has again been hit by the crime, which saw 3.4km of underground cable stolen and broadband disrupted for 3,000 properties.

Red paint vandalism at East Upsall Farm near Guisborough

RED paint was thrown at a vehicle and windows in an act of vandalism against the property of a retired farmer.

Police in Derbyshire warn of rising number of thieves targeting churches

The Derbyshire Rural Crime Team has reported that they are seeing a rise in thefts from churches across the county.

Search for owner as dead dog found padlocked in suitcase and dumped in Liverpool river

The padlocked pink suitcase was spotted by a dog walker at the side of the River near the Speake and Garston coastal reserve on Tuesday (11th January).

Dorset cockfight footage leads to man receiving bird ban

Gerald John Hughes, 49, was prosecuted by the RSPCA after the animal welfare charity was sent video clips showing a crowd gathered around fighting cockerels in a garden.

Warning as 50 birds found dead at Nottinghamshire reservoir

50 wild birds have been found dead at a reservoir in Sutton-in-Ashfield and people have been warned not to touch them.

Police remove animal snares from near Pembroke Mill Pond

Police are asking people to look out for suspicious behaviour in the vicinity of Pembroke's Mill Pond after the discovery of three home-made snares.

Nottingham men caught on illegal fishing trip fined thousands

Police officers from the Derbyshire Wildlife and Rural Crime Team watched the pair throwing traps into the River Derwent, Derby, and later found some signal crayfish had been caught.

Crews battle 750 hay bales on fire through the night in Lincolnshire village

Crews from three Lincolnshire fire stations were called out to 750 hay bales alight in an incident which police are reporting as arson.

Dawlish black swan sitting on eggs killed by dog

Dawlish Town Council said the male swan had been sitting on eggs when the incident took place in Tuck's Plot.

Police investigating reports of illegal fox hunting in Warwickshire

REPORTS of illegal fox hunting in Warwickshire are being investigated by police.

Nottinghamshire Police officers to go full throttle on rural crime after completing specialist off-road training

Six new officers are set to go full throttle on rural crime after receiving specialist off-road training.

Fly-tipping warning for Dorset landowners as incidents rise

A RURAL expert is urging farmers and landowners to take extra steps to protect themselves against fly-tipping this winter, with latest figures revealing a rise in cases.

Celebs and police slam Dorset MP over eagle tweets

Chris Loder doesn't think Dorset Police should investigate the death of a sea eagle.