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

The incident is suspected to have been arson

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.

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".

Police Appeal After Shocking Catapult Attacks

Swans, Ducks and Other Birds Were Killed and Injured in the Attacks.

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.

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

Three men convicted of poaching wildlife in Sadberge, near Darlington

Three men have been convicted of poaching after they were caught by specialist police camera equipment illegally hunting wildlife with dogs.

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.

Tractor and van collision on St Andrew's Road Bridport

An injured driver was trapped in a van after a collision with a tractor in Bridport late last night (Tuesday).

Police appeal for information about tagged hen harrier missing from area of market town near Lancaster

A tagged hen harrier has gone missing and was last seen in an area near Kirkby Lonsdale, said police.

Police in Ballymena appeal for information following the discovery of dead white-tailed eagles

Police are investigating the circumstances following the discovery of two dead white-tailed eagles, in the Glenhead Road area of Ballymena on Monday, 15th May.

Police investigate spate of burglaries in farm buildings at Carnforth

Six burglaries have been reported to police in rural Carnforth within the last month.

Tractor towing law broken in Mendips for sprayer and trailer

The Avon and Somerset Police Roads Policing Unit shared their find on Twitter yesterday afternoon as a reminder to farmers to stick to the law.

Police appeal for help to find stolen horse box after Fiesta seized

Rural Crime Team located and seized the vehicle in Swindon but the horse box is still missing and unaccounted for.

Appeal after fresh sheep attack in an epidemic of incidents

Police are appealing for information after a sheep had to be put down after a dog attack near Forfar.

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:

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.

Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones says society must eradicate anti-social behaviour after alpacas were moved from Pinchbeck due to issues with yobs

Eradicating anti-social behaviour must be done by society says the Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner after four alpacas were rehomed.

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.

Guns seized after reports of illegal hunting in Dorset

A man has had 15 guns removed by police after reports of illegal hunting in west Dorset.

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.

Police vow to prosecute illegal hunting after man fined at Peterborough court

Police have vowed to prosecute illegal hunting across Cambridgeshire after a man was fined at court.

Five arrests made after rural residents tell police about suspected poaching

Officers responded immediately, and found a group of five men on the side of the road with two dogs, one of which was attacking a badger.

Somebody has stolen 26 cows from a field in Carmarthenshire and the police are baffled

A large number of cows have been mysteriously stolen from a field in Carmarthenshire, leaving police with no leads as to where they ended up or how they were taken. A total of 26 Fresian cows were taken from a field in the Golden Grove area - between Llanarthne and Llandeilo east of Carmarthen.

Abingdon man found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to a goose

Flintham is due to appear for sentencing at Oxford Magistrates' Court on 18 May.

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.

Police appeal to trace two suspects after brick thrown at car in Derbyshire village

Members of the public were urged to help the police locate two suspects after a brick was thrown at a vehicle in a Derbyshire village.

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'

Quad bike stolen is found in Dorset and owner sought

Police in Dorset have recovered a quad bike and are seeking the owner.

Brook House Bridge dog attack Langsett: ‘Irresponsible’ owner blamed after sheep killed near Sheffield

‘Irresponsible’ dog owners have been blamed after a sheep was brutally attacked and killed in a South Yorkshire field.

South Somercotes swans killed and eggs stolen

"These two swans - who may have been together for many years - had built their nest and the eggs should have been hatching very soon.

Farmers urged to boost security after spate of GPS thefts

Farmers are being urged to increase security in their farmyards and fields as GPS thefts ramp up in recent months.

PSNI's new Operation Subrision launched to tackle 'barbaric' rural crimes

It comes just days after three fox cubs were found shot dead on a Co Down golf course.

Stolen Welsh cross lamb returns to owner in Scotland

The Welsh cross lamb at the centre of a bizarre drugs bust in Central Scotland, is now safely returned to its owner.

Explosives used to steal chalice from Dorset church safe

A criminal gang which uses explosives to get to tens of thousands of pounds of sacred silver is feared to be targeting churches across the country.

Five arrests after men found with dog attacking badger

Five suspects are in custody after vigilant residents called police about suspected poachers in Hambleton, North Yorkshire.

Landowning company fined in ground-breaking case

A landowning company in Yorkshire has been fined for allowing vegetation to be burnt without a licence in an area of Special Scientific Interest.

Gloucestershire Constabulary launches new Heritage Watch scheme

Gloucestershire Constabulary has launched Heritage Watch, a scheme designed to protect the county’s historic sites, monuments and artefacts from the threat of heritage crime and anti-social behaviour.

Scottish farmers urged to report rural crime

The call comes as Police Scotland announces a move to tackle crime in rural communities and enhance crime prevention in Angus.

Calls made for rural machine theft legislation to be introduced in Scotland

A Holyrood bill to protect farm machinery would give north-east businesses certainty in the “worst” months of May and June, a local MSP has said.