Barn fire in Pyworthy: tractor and diesel tank destroyed

A barn fire was complicated by a tractor and a diesel tank catching fire in a North Devon village on Sunday (May 15).

Village address raided by police as part of regional rural crime crackdown

Three men have been questioned as part of the cross-border investigation.

Fishermen to stage protest on River Tees over sea life deaths

They are due to display banners, flares and flags in protest of the crisis, which was first reported in October 2021, and have issued a stark warning declaring “if the sea dies we died”. Activists from local organisations including Surfers Against Sewage, Ocean Rebellion and British Divers Marine Life Rescue are due to attend.

Someone is cutting the feathers off pigeons in Dortmund Square and police are trying to find them

West Yorkshire Police Rural Crime team said they had found pigeons affected in Leeds City Centre.

‘Unthinkable’ crime as pregnant mare ‘beaten’ left to suffer and die with broken hind leg

Lauren Sapsted’s mare Alice was found dead by Lauren’s seven-year-old daughter Bella on Monday morning (16 May). She had been due to give birth in three weeks, and had gone into labour in her panic but the foal did not survive. Her hind leg was broken.

'Secure property' warning after generator stolen

North Wales Police's Rural Crime team is investigating the incident which they say took place in an 'isolated area' in the Ceiriog Valley.

Fly-tipper hit with £1500 fine for County Durham garage dump

A FLY-TIPPER who left a "disgusting" and "vile" mess inside a County Durham garage - which included dumping a shopping trolley and plastic sheeting - has been slapped with a hefty fine.

Rabbits left in 'desperate' state in County Durham as RSPCA step in

THE RSPCA is appealing after two rabbits were found ‘dumped’ on a green in County Durham earlier this week - leaving the pets in a 'desperate' state.

Rural crime team respond to seven livestock worrying incidents

NORTH Wales Police had released a video explaining the latest livestock worrying incident in the region.

Fly-tipping pilot scheme could be extended to gauge success

The idea was to see how the service operated for six months before making a decision about the longer term – but now councillors are being told that the six month assessment has not been enough and the trial period should continue until November this year.

'Secure property' warning after generator stolen from Llangollen

A statement from North Wales Police read: "The Rural Crime team are investigating the theft of a generator from a farm building in an isolated area in the Ceiriog Valley. The offence took place over this last weekend.

Stolen caravan found at Newhaven Port in stolen goods crackdown

“These crimes can have a serious impact on rural businesses such as farms, which in turn has a knock-on effect on the cost of living and the stability of the supply chain. We will continue to work with partners to share intelligence, disrupt criminal activity and bring people to justice.

Investigation over 'deliberatly started' Canford Heath fire

Fire crews rushed to the nature reserve on Saturday evening to tackle a blaze following scores of 999 calls from members of the public.

'World's longest convoy of stolen goods' driven near Shipston

Excellent work by police officers led to a huge discovery of stolen vehicles - in fact they joked that the recovery of the goods led to the 'world's longest convoy of stolen goods' worth £100,000.

Crofter says she’s victim of sheep theft

A Lewis crofter has spoken of her desperation and frustration after a number of highly-valued sheep went missing while out on the moor and in mysterious circumstances.

Dog staggers into Yorkshire garden and ‘collapses in pool of blood’ sparking organised fighting fears

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a seriously injured dog staggered into a garden in Bradford and ‘collapsed in a pool of blood’.

Evil thugs jailed after they decapitated pet dog and left its head on door handle in act of revenge after a pub row

Two evil thugs have been jailed after they decapitated a pet dog and left its head on a door handle where it was found by a child in an act of revenge after a pub row.

Suffolk Police looks for suspect who trapped and shot peregrine falcon

Suffolk Police said the bird of prey was discovered by a member of the public in a field in Cratfield on 15 March and taken to the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary at Stonham Barns.

Rural Crime Taskforce operation tackles machinery theft

Theft of agricultural machinery can have significant impacts on rural communities, with criminals often using local road networks to transport stolen items.

Yorkshire motorhome sales company owner to face trial over alleged possession of CS gas canisters

The owner of a motorhome sales company trading in North Yorkshire has denied possessing prohibited weapons.

Farmers urged to report 'unscrupulous' nighthawkers

"Unscrupulous" metal detectorists who hunt treasure under cover of darkness are damaging farmland and stealing Suffolk's heritage, a top rural police officer has warned.

Lampers with dogs

Observed in several locations in SW Cumbria

Birds injured with slingshot along Leeds/Liverpool canal

On May 9, West Yorkshire Police's Wildlife & Rural Crime posted this on Facebook.

Tractor and car crash near St Keverne in Cornwall

A main road in Cornwall was closed this morning (Saturday) following a crash.

Arrests after police stop transit van in Worksop in crime crackdown

On closer inspection of the vehicle, officers found around 100 skeleton keys, an angle grinder and three cut-off catalytic converters.

Police issue crime prevention advice following four burglaries including in Winchester

POLICE are reminding residents of some crime prevention advice following a number of non-dwelling burglaries in the Winchester, Eastleigh and Test Valley districts.

Multiple arrests in clamp down on rural crime

Four suspects were arrested as officers took to the streets and countryside in a bid to crack down on rural crime.

Verdict on Cornwall couple's £100k VAT tax fraud on alpaca farm

A couple that claimed refunds worth £100,000 for an alpaca trekking business and mixed farm in Somerset have been found guilty of fraudulent evasion of VAT.

Tractor and car crash near St Keverne in Cornwall

However, Devon and Cornwall Police told the Packet that the crash did not appear to be as serious as first thought, with no serious injuries reported.

Nottinghamshire Police cracking down on thefts of horse boxes in Newark and Sherwood

Nottinghamshire Police is taking extra steps to stop thefts of horse box trailers.

Rural crime teams step up action to combat wildlife crime

Police officers are clamping down on perpetrators following a recent surge in wildlife crime throughout south and West Wales.

Barn on fire near St Columb in Cornwall

At just after 1pm this afternoon (Thursday, May 12) Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that several fire engines and crews had been mobilised to the fire.

Theft of Oil In Cumbria

There have been three incidents of theft of used oil from three different public houses in the last few weeks. If you are a pub or restaurant owner and store oil outside, please make sure that you have it secured and you have taken all necessary precautions for example security lights, locks, alarms and CCTV.

Theft of fuel In Burton-in-Kendal

Overnight between 07/04/22 and 08/04/22, diesel was siphoned from a HGV on the outskirts of Burton In Kendal.

Illegal off roading - is this happening on your land?

PCSO Kathryn has been liaising with Yorkshire Dales National Park Rangers in regards to illegal off-roading

Phone scammer trying to con farmers in Devon and Cornwall

A man has been calling farmers and offering them a large amount of agricultural kit at a knockdown price.

Liquid fertiliser theft from farm near Dorchester

The theft took place on a remote farm between Piddletrenthide and Plush sometime between March 31 and May 10.

'Nighthawkers' damage maize fields in West Knighton

Police Constable Paul Miners, of Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident and I would like to hear from anyone who has noticed suspicious activity with metal detectors in the area.”

Fly-tipping in Gravesham sees police and council patrols step up their work

Environmental enforcement officers from Gravesham council have teamed up with Kent Police in a new initiative which will see officers carrying out proactive patrolling and road checks in the borough’s rural areas during the evenings, at night time and at weekends.

Man admits arsons which killed 50 pigs and caused £680k of damage

A man has admitted arsons at three rural properties which caused more than £680,000 of damage and killed dozens of pigs.