Warwickshire fly-tipper caught on camera goes viral

Charles Goadby, whose family farm near Nuneaton, shared the clip on Twitter following his nephew’s encounter with the fly-tipper late on Monday evening (12 September).

Roads police track stolen tractor to Orsett

PC Paul Glensman, one of the officers who found the stolen equipment, said: “Plant equipment is an expensive investment for any business. To have it stolen is a devastating loss for any company and it has a massive impact on any business activity.

Animal rights activists claim to have disrupted milk supplies in Bristol

On September 4, AR activists stopped operations in seven UK dairy production sites by locking themselves on to trucks and blocking roads. The Bristol activists who targeted Bridgewater and Muller Foods distribution centre in Gloucester are celebrating victory after discovering gaps and empty shelves in various supermarket’s milk sections, which they claim are a result of their actions.

Tractor stolen from farm along Poyntzpass Road in area worst hit for rural crime

Police are appealing for information following the theft of a 2005 Red Massey Ferguson agricultural tractor along the Poyntzpass Road area of Loughbrickland.

Police find stolen tractor and trailer in south Essex

The plant equipment – a tractor and trailer – had been reported stolen from Tilbury following a suspected raid in the early hours of August 17.

First Criminal Behaviour Order for Poaching offences in North Yorkshire granted in court

Spence is a prolific national offender, having previously been convicted of a number of Poaching offences in North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, Norfolk ad Scotland.

'You shouldn't buy meat in the pub': Butchers worry food fraud is on the rise

Rebecca Davidson, rural affairs specialist at NFU Mutual, which conducted the survey, said: “Livestock theft has always been an aspect of farming, but now it’s larger scale and much more organised."

Evercreech farmer guilty of illegal animal movement

AN elderly Somerset farmer has been ordered to pay more than £11,000 by a court for illegally moving animals from his farm without carrying out the relevant tests.

Barn on fire in Downgate, East Cornwall

At just after 4.45pm this afternoon (Friday) Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the barn is on fire in the Downgate area.

Efforts to stop motorbike misuse in Carlisle continue - please help us with information

Your neighbourhood policing team has increased patrols in hotspot areas, including local parks and green spaces.

Police investigate bird shootings in Newbridge area of Wrexham

North Wales Police Rural Crime Team have launched an investigation into the shooting of captive and wild birds in Wrexham.

Traffic on A419 caused by Hay lorry crash

Miles of traffic built up on the A419 after a hay lorry was involved in an accident with another lorry.

Police investigate theft of 20 lambs from Looe

The rural affairs team advise livestock owners to be 'vigilant' for suspicious activity

Police warn of rise in rural burglaries around Ballymena

Police in Mid and East Antrim are continuing to investigate an increase in burglaries in recent months, particularly within rural parts of Ballymena.

Police investigate after swans shot in River Allen

TWO swans were found dead in the River Allen after being shot in the head.

Man sentenced for arson offences - Diss

A man who set fire to three farms, resulting in approximately £750,000 worth of damage, has been sentenced to four years in prison.

Police discover farming equipment stolen near Thame in London

Police discovered farming equipment stolen from a site near Thame in London, the force revealed yesterday (5 September).

Man arrested in field after large theft of BT cables from manhole

In a recent warning to parish councils about thefts of underground BT cables as part of rural crime Operation Randall, Norfolk police stated: “The theft of these cables is incredibly disruptive to the community. Please be vigilant and contact us if you see manhole covers moved or people hanging around them.”

Sheep killed and injured in dog attack in Ringwood

Dorset Police received a report that between 10am and 12pm on Saturday, August 27 four sheep were the victims of a dog attack on land near to the main car park at Ringstead.

Special Police unit to combat rural and agricultural crime and boost isolated North Herts communities and businesses

The Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) have specialist skills, equipment and vehicles to address the concerns of those living in the more remote areas of Hertfordshire.

"We are going to be tortured" - farmers fears over poachers in Yorkshire

Poachers are striking at farms across North Yorkshire on a nightly basis causing thousands of pounds damage to crops, fields, security measures as well as leaving wild animals for dead.

Plea to clean River Wear in Durham as dead fish wash up

Dead fish and birds, traffic cones, litter and bicycle wheels have all been seen floating in the river by residents and tourists despite the council conducting daily litter picks along the river.

Falmouth trial: Farm worker denies rape in Cornwall

A farm worker from Tajikistan has denied raping a student while she was on a night out in Falmouth while home for Christmas from university.

Devon Timber company fined after worker falls in barn conversion

A Devon timber company has been fined after an employee fell through a stairwell while working on a barn conversion.

Animal Rebellion members arrested at Bridgwater dairy

Fifteen people have been arrested after protesting at a dairy plant near Bridgwater.

Darlington woman's warning as hedgehogs brutally killed in accident

Sandra Simpson runs Hedgehog Helpers, Hedgehog Rescue Darlington has seen too many examples of well-meaning members of the public taking a strimmer to their hedges, often with disastrous consequences for wildlife.

Police recover stolen caravan

POLICE have recovered a caravan that was stolen from Lytchett Matravers last week.

Fly-tipper who dumped rubbish from his works van was caught on camera

A fly-tipper who dumped a large amount of rubble, bags and plastic buckets was caught on covert cameras.

Police investigating after swan killed on river in Winsford

It is believed two men were spotted firing air rifles on the river bank on Monday, August 22 - the day the swan's body was discovered on the water between the Salt Union site and Newbridge pool.

Man due in court after 'complex' 14-tonne trailer theft from Nottinghamshire farm

A 28-year-old man has now been reported for summons to appear before magistrates

Thames Valley Police rural crime taskforce spends weekend seeking illegal hare courses on Operation Galileo

The Thames Valley Police rural crime taskforce has been out on hare coursing patrols this weekend.

Police warnings to Nottinghamshire farms about rural crime after spate of agricultural thefts and arson

Farms have been warned by Nottinghamshire police after a spate of rural crimes.

Thames Valley Police rural crime taskforce patrol Donnington Castle in Newbury after reports of criminal damage

A spokesperson for the force said: “We had a report of a window being smashed in the main tower/gatehouse of the site on Thursday (September 1).

Brazen thieves caught on CCTV stealing farm equipment

Four men were caught on CCTV striding around the farm in the darkness and looking for items worth stealing.

Animal Rebellion activists restrict UK milk supplies in demand for a ‘plant-based future’

Animal Rebellion activists have cut off the milk supply to the Midlands and South of England following a weekend of protests in UK supermarkets.

Barn fire in Bampton spread to annexe but main house saved

Seventeen fire crews were needed to tackle a barn fire that had spread to an attached house near Tiverton on Saturday (August 29).

Police locate stolen National Railway tracks in Newbury

Thames Valley Police posted on their social media page that PC Gibson from the Rural Crime Taskforce located the truck in Newbury.

Baggy Point fire cause confirmed

This afternoon the fire service confirmed that the fire had been started by a disposable barbecue.

Man fined for living on land illegally in Uplyme

A man who was illegally living on land not meant for residential use has been fined more than £4,500.

Nore Marsh Road traffic update as tractor hit telegraph pole

The fire service reported that the trailer was loaded with 20 tonnes of hay when the tractor towing it hit the telegraph pole.