Police take action on anti-social motorbikes across countryside in South Yorkshire

More than 4,500 reports of anti-social motorcycling across farms, bridleways, paths and green spaces have been made to South Yorkshire Police so far this year.

Three men fined and banned from area after hunting with a dog

THREE men have been convicted of hunting a wild mammal with a dog and trespassing in search of game in East Yorkshire.

Poachers sentenced for shooting hares in Cashmoor area

Four men have been sentenced after they shot at hares from a moving car in North Dorset fields.

Dog walkers urged to keep pets on leads as lambs killed in Badby

Dog owners are being reminded to keep their pets on a lead and under control when walking near livestock to prevent animals being injured or killed.

Tractor ‘destroyed by fire’ on A30 near Chard

The A30 between Chard and Crewkerne remains partially blocked following the fire, which took place near the Windwhistle Inn.

Throop cornfield and hay bales caught fire

About five hectares of a cornfield and around 50 hay bales caught fire in a village on the outskirts of Bournemouth this afternoon (Thursday).

‘Deplorable’ incident of antisocial behaviour at Gwynedd prehistoric settlement site

NWP Rural Crime Team said: “This is Bryn Gaer in Dinas Dinlle, a prehistoric settlement with evidence of Roman habitation and possibly referred to in the Mabinogi as the home of Lleu Llaw Gyffes and his wife Blodeuwedd.

Power cut in Osmington due to milking shed fire

A milking shed on a farm near Weymouth caught fire at lunchtime yesterday.

Local osprey found dead on beach

An osprey, born at a local conservation centre, has been found dead on a beach in north Wales.

Two people arrested after a Land Rover Defender was stolen

TWO people have been arrested after a Land Rover was stolen from a property in Alderholt.

Thames Valley Police seize off-road bikes to stop illegal use

Police have seized six off-road bikes outside a pub after locals raised concerns about disruptive activity.

Stolen machinery hidden in New Forest

Yesterday morning (Wednesday) police took to social media to show how badly thieves had hidden their loot.

Police swoop on homes in Greater Manchester after months-long crime spree across England

"At around 7am today, Wednesday 27 July, officers from Cheshire Constabulary's rural crime team were assisted by colleagues from Lancashire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Greater Manchester Police to conduct warrants at addresses in Middleton, Oldham and Rochdale.

Burnt out car found in Hampshire could be vehicle seen during lambs and sheep attack on Dorset farm

A burnt-out car found in an area of Hampshire could be the same seen at the scene where 14 lambs and sheep were killed on a Dorset farm. A vehicle entered a field in the Tollard Royal area between 7pm on Sunday, July 17 and 6.15am on Monday, July 18.

Appeal after natural stone and bench stolen from National Trust property in Derbyshire

Police are appealing for information after natural stone and a stone bench were stolen from a National Trust property in Derbyshire.

CCTV image issued after 'brazen' theft of quad bike in Yeovil

Police have issued a CCTV image of two men following the theft of a quad bike in Yeovil.

Eden Veg Ltd fined after farm worker injured in fall

A FARM business has been fined after a labourer was left with brain and spinal injuries when he fell while putting up a farm building.

'Deplorable' partygoers cause damage at site of prehistoric hillfort on Gwynedd coast

Police have slammed "deplorable" partygoers who damaged a prehistoric hillfort site currently being studied by archaeologists. The structure was damaged, equipment set on fire and litter strewn around the site.

Stolen rural machinery hidden in Ringwood found by police

A STUMP grinder and trailer which was stolen in Dorset has been found by officers from Ringwood Police.

Sheep 'butchered' in Surrey field as police launch investigation to find culprit

Police are appealing for witnesses after a lamb was stolen and sheep “butchered” in a Dorking field. The incident involving the livestock occurred around the hamlet of Forest Green with officers from Surrey Police receiving a report about it on Friday (July 22).

Two sheep killed in Efenechtyd livestock incident

POLICE are appealing for information after a Denbighshire livestock attack.

Spike In Pembrokeshire livestock deaths due to dog attacks

The Pembrokeshire Rural Crime Team at Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating the livestock attacks.

Safety advice for farmers on overhead lines from WPD

Farm vehicles in Cornwall have hit overhead lines more than 60 times in just four months.

Dorset man found guilty of using phone while driving a tractor

Simon John Pryor-Lettley, aged 27 and of Alder Drive, Alderholt, denied a single charge of using a handheld mobile telephone.

'Pretty expensive fishing trip' for two men caught poaching from Derbyshire bridge after police seize equipment

Equipment has been seized from two men caught fish poaching in Derbyshire.

Keswick fire crews called out after campfire left burning

A FIRE chief has warned people to 'keep our countryside safe' this summer after crews from Keswick were called to an incident in the Lake District at the weekend.

Walker treated in hospital for lower leg injury after Roseberry Topping fall

Rescue services sprang to the alert to help a stricken walker down from a landmark location in the North York Moors.

"Disgusting and completely irresponsible": Anger as huge amount of waste is fly-tipped in Bamber Bridge lane

Council bosses have vowed tough action as fly-tippers repeatedly target a Bamber Bridge lane.

Warning issued after wildfire at Pennington Common, Lymington

A COUNCILLOR is urging people to take extra care after flames ripped through a park in Lymington.

Motorcyclist injured in crash on rural road

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a crash which left the rider of a motorbike injured.

Man jailed for involvement in theft of £8,400 quad bike from Shap

A man was jailed for his involvement in the theft of, and the handling of quad bikes, stolen from rural properties last year.

Quad bike stolen from farm in Caton area found by police

A quad bike stolen from a farm in the Caton area was found and recovered by police officers in the early hours of Sunday, July 24.

Camp stove fire that sparked Derbyshire moorland blaze costs £250,000 to tackle

A massive wild fire started on Derbyshire moorland by trespassers unsing a camping stove has cost the fire service £250,000 to tackle.

Large Northwich emergency service presence as car enters river

A LARGE emergency service presence attended Northwich in the early hours of this morning, Saturday.

Thames Valley Police's Rural Crime Taskforce has very busy week

This week, officers from the unit assisted with a search warrant, arrested one person in relation to a burglary, seized two cars, completed two searches and seized drugs, interviewed five people on suspicion of arson and seized a large quantity stolen tools.

Operation launched to respond to public concerns over motorbike misuse

We are warning people who pose a risk to others by their use of off-road or electric motorbikes that they face fines, prosecutions – and their vehicles seized.

Fuel and machinery stolen from farm buildings in Stalbridge

Fuel and machinery have seen stolen from a set of farm buildings in Blackvale Vale.

Appeal following fatal sheep attack in Flintshire

FOUR sheep - two of which have had to be put down - have been attacked in Flintshire.

Peak District reservoir fire still burning, three days on

A fire which devastated a huge part of a Peak District beauty spot is still burning, three days on. The fire at Win Hill Edge, overlooking the Ladybower Reservoir, is still being tackled by firefighters.

Extra police officers drafted into countryside to fight rural crime

Extra police officers have been drafted in to patrol the Leicestershire and Rutland countryside to thwart hare-coursers, burglars, dangerous drivers, fly-tippers, farm robbers and church lead thieves.