68 people at risk from crime gangs identified in Cumbria pilot programme

County lines is a form of criminal activity in which crime gangs use young and/or vulnerable people to carry, store or sell drugs in towns and rural areas.

Drivers arrested for drink or drug driving on July weekend

During the two-week campaign, officers from the force’s roads policing and specialist operations (RPSO), rural crime, and neighbourhood policing teams will patrol Gwent’s roads, carry out vehicle and driver checks, and deliver a number of educational messages centred around improving road safety.

Quad bike stolen from vehicle security specialists' trade stand at Great Yorkshire Show

One of the quads was a demonstration vehicle on display at the Datatool stand at Harrogate Showground. The other was part of agricultural machinery suppliers Carrs Billington's stand.

Officers appeal after sheep worrying in Stirlingshire

Officers in Stirlingshire are appealing for information after reports of sheep worrying in the area.

Agricultural equipment stolen from shed

Calvin Brown, Police Community Support Officer for Bishop's Castle, said the incident had occurred at a shed near Totterton.

Police appeal after a livestock trailer and Land Rover Discovery were stolen from a farm near the Herefordshire border

West Mercia Police officers are currently appealing for information following the theft of a livestock trailer and a Land Rover Discovery from a farm yard in Suckley.

Gangs stream hare coursing on dark web

Mr Wilkinson said: "Hare coursing, which happens a lot here, is normally done by serious organised crime gangs and they bet tens of thousands of pounds at a time.

Poisoning suspected in death of three foxes in Pegwell

Police and the RSPCA have been notified after the suspicious deaths of three foxes in Pegwell in separate incidents.

Heartbreak after quad bike and £30k equipment stolen from Tattershall Farm Park

"You name it, they took it," farm owner Marie Morrell said. She estimated the cost of replacing all of the stolen equipment would set the family back about £30,000.

Three arrested following thefts of £40,000 worth of plant machinery in Rossendale

Rural Task Force and neighbourhood officers have today, 9 August, executed three warrants and made three arrests on suspicion of Conspiracy to Commit Theft following £40,000 worth of plant machinery being stolen. Two are in custody.

CCTV appeal following series of burglaries

Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a series of burglaries from agricultural sites around Norfolk.

Suspicious van driven at night on farm had 'broken down', occupants tell police

However, officers discovered that the driver had no licence and was driving the vehicle uninsured

Fly-tippers targeted in Medway and Dover

Suspected unlicensed scrap and waste collectors were targeted across the county by Kent Police officers working in partnership with Medway Council and Dover District Council

Heatwave blaze near Dorset beach tackled by 90 firefighters 'started by disposable barbecue'

A blaze that ravaged through heathland in Dorset during the UK's heatwave was most likely started by a disposable barbecue, firefighters said.

Public Space Protection Order for High Force, Low Force and Gibson's Cave

New measures to tackle anti-social behaviour at a popular Teesdale beauty spot have come into force.

Three quadbikes reported stolen in Gwynedd to police

Police are appealing for information regarding, or witnesses to, the incidents.

Fields on fire in Clapton, Berkeley near Stroud

A spokesperson warned that there would be smoke in the area for some time. They asked the public to stay away from the area and nearby residents to keep their windows and doors closed.

How to keep a trailer safe from theft as they are targetted

There has been a spate of trailer theft across Gloucestershire this past week.

Firefighters battle to bring massive Studland fire under control

Around 90 firefighters are battling a huge fire in Studland which has been raging for almost six hours.

'Automatic fire-starting device' at tinder-dry beauty spot left by 'brain-dead idiots'

A suspected fire-starting device has been reported to the police after being discovered in the tinder-dry hills of North Wales. The large kindling-filled jar was found on the Panorama walk above Llangollen, Denbighshire.

Rural crime on the rise in Hertfordshire

Rural crime in Hertfordshire is on the rise according to farmers' insurer NFU Mutual as thieves target fuel, livestock and vehicles.

Have you seen a man who was kicked in the head by a horse?

Following enquiries by Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team, a 20-year-old man from the Dorchester area was arrested on suspicion of theft of a horse and tack. He has been released under investigation.

Telehandler fire in Chivelstone in Devon

A quick-thinking Devon farmer buried his telehandler in soil after it caught fire to prevent the flames spreading to the field.

Smoke rises into air as fire devours field near Walberton care home

SMOKE was seen billowing into the air as flames spread across a field near a care home.

Flintshire fire being treated as suspicious by police

"At this time the fire is being treated as suspicious and inquiries are in hand with officers from the Rural Crime Team. If anyone has any information that might help please get in touch with North Wales Police.

Farmer dumps 2.5k gallons of cow muck on field to ward off bikers

POLICE RELEASED a 'tongue-in-cheek' statement explaining how a local farmer had 'donated' 2,500 gallons of cow slurry to help deter anti-social motorbikes from riding on a popular playing field.

Man caught on camera kicking swan in Shinewater Park, Eastbourne

An officer issued a caution after the footage was discovered on social media of the man kicking a swan in Shinewater Park in Eastbourne.

Dog Attacks Sheep In Eastbourne

Meanwhile, the West Rural Crime Team received a report of sheep being attacked on a farm near Burgess Hill, after a dog escaped from a residential premises.

Gangs on e-scooters targeting GPS farm equipment

Gangs are using e-scooters to sneak on to UK farms and steal high-value GPS technology, an insurer has said.

Glass smashed and cash and stamps stolen in Post Office burglary

An investigation has been launched after a rural post office had its windows smashed and cash and stamps were stolen in a midnight burglary.

East Yorkshire crop fire leaves field completely charred causing 'devastation' to farmers

This incident is just one of many fires that have broken out in East Yorkshire over recent weeks, as temperatures have soared to record highs. The local fire service have raised awareness of the issue and said this incident shows "the devastation caused to farmers' livelihoods when fire spreads so quickly in some of the driest conditions on record".

Mayor calls for arrests after large group on off-road bikes 'terrorised decent people'

Cleveland crime commission has pledged that gangs of off-road bikers terrorising Teesside will not go unpunished.

Fire which destroyed 20 acres of harvest is being treated as suspicious

Police are appealing to the public for more information on the incident

Police launch appeal after horse is 'stolen' near Dorchester

POLICE have launched an appeal for information after a horse was allegedly stolen from a farm and returned to its owner with injuries.

Man loses his van over Cheshire beauty spot fly-tipping

A MAN has had his van confiscated as a result of fly-tipping at a Cheshire beauty spot.

How to prevent fuel theft as combine harvester fuel stolen

The NFU advises farmers to lock up powered machinery at night to deter fuel thieves and to use locking caps where possible.

A rural Road is closed due to A689 crash between Stanhope and Eastgate

The road is closed and there is queueing traffic on A689 both ways from Rookhope turn off to Eastgate Village Hall turn off.

Quadbike stolen from Denbighshire farm found in Wrexham

North Wales Police are urging farms to take steps to prevent vehicles and equipment from being stolen after a quadbike was taken from a Denbighshire farm on Friday, august 5.

Rural criminals in Wales 'making up for lost time'

Rural thefts saw a decline in Wales last year – but have started to spiral again in 2022 as the cost of living crisis hits the countryside.

Police mount patrols at beauty spot overlooking A55 by I'm A Celebrity castle

Rural crime team (RCT) officers from North Wales Police visited the site yesterday with Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and the Gwrych Castle Trust. Police said they will be keeping a close eye on the site, which lies close to the Tan-yr-Ogof caves.