Fly-tippers hit rural Low Lane in Queensbury

Reports on social media said items were "all over the road" and residents were warned to watch out in the dark.

A39 West Quantoxhead closed as tractor falls off trailer

Travel Somerset reported that the incident happened between The Avenue (West Quantoxhead) and Frog Street (East Quantoxhead).

Herts police warning to farmers over GPS thefts

Hertfordshire Constabulary is urging farmers to review security measures following thefts of GPS domes and related computer screens elsewhere in the country.

Somerset farmer, 70, injured after being struck by a rock thrown by dog walker

A SOMERSET farmer has been hospitalised after he was struck with a rock while working in a field.

Police issue warning over quad bike thefts

A spokesperson said: "We know that for many people working in farming or other rural industries, the loss of a quad can have a huge impact - far beyond its monetary value.

Somerset slaughterhouse worker fined £2000 for three animal curelty offences

SOMERSET abattoir worker Andrezej Gutowski was fined £2000 after admitting three animal cruelty offences at Taunton Magistrates.

Barn fires at Aldbourne and Halstock

Fire crews across Dorset and Wiltshire had to tackle ten fires in one day - one of which was a large barn fire.

St Asaph school left ‘shocked and saddened’ after hedges are destroyed

“Specialist officers from the Rural Crime Team are currently looking into the circumstances of this incident, and our investigations are ongoing.

Wiltshire gamekeeper, 21, charged with raptor persecution and firearms offences

Britain’s ‘largest raptor persecution case’ is to be heard in court after police charged a gamekeeper with numerous offences.

Three men fined after admitting interfering with badget sett on Boxing Day in Yorkshire

Three men have been fined after admitting to interfering with a badger sett in Yorkshire.

Wareham farmer filmed cockerel fights and didn't protect dog

A FARMER who goaded a black lurcher dog into attacking and killing a fox and filmed cockerel fights has been banned from keeping the animals for ten years.

Walkers endangering farmer's livestock in Bromham

A WILTSHIRE farming family today pleaded with walkers not to interfere with electric fences, farm gates and warning signs designed to protect their herd of cattle and the public.

'Ramblers' church' in Yorkshire village which appeared in ITV drama is vandalised and trashed by group who left fake apology note

A redundant Anglican chapel in a small North Yorkshire village has been vandalised by a group who left an 'apology' note including a fake phone number.

Police investigating after large vehicle stolen from Winsford farm

CCTV enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is urged to get in touch with either Cheshire Police or Crimestoppers.

'Inappropriate recreational watercraft activity’ near island off Anglesey

NWP's Rural Crime Team said: “We have received reports of inappropriate recreational watercraft activity near to Ynys Seiriol/Puffin Island, a sensitive wildlife habitat.

Wiltshire gamekeeper summoned to appear in court on raptor persecution charges

A Wiltshire man has been ordered to appear in court on charges in relation to having and killing wild raptor birds including red kites and buzzards.

Police probe traps baited with live pigeons on Norfolk estate

A police investigation is under way into whether live pigeons were used as bait to kill birds of prey on a Norfolk estate.

Over 20 lambs killed in “horrific” attack

A farmer is urging dog owners to keep an eye on their pets following an attack on his new lambs which saw over 20 dead and six injured.

Popular young farmer died after trying to jump onto moving tractor, inquiry hears

A young Turriff farmer died after attempting to jump onto a tractor before falling and being killed, a fatal accident inquiry has been told.

Hunting incident involving dog leads to £800 fine for County Durham man

A COUNTY Durham man has been fined over £800 after pleading guilty to hunting animals with his dog in rural countryside.

Six fire appliances scramble to farm blaze near Buckie

Fire crews called for more appliances after arriving at the scene of a farm building on fire in the Drybridge area.

Crash on the A171 near Whitby involving horse box - road closed

EMERGENCY services are on the scene of a crash on the A171 near Whitby, and the road is closed in both directions.

Cyclist seriously injured after colliding with parked van on rural road in East Yorkshire

Humberside Police are investigating the circumstances of a collision between a cyclist and a parked van yesterday.

Police training days upskill officers to tackle rural crime

Police officers in Leicestershire have been gaining an insight into rural crime and the latest methods to tackle it during specialist training days.

Sheep farmer hangs dead lamb from gate after dog attack

A Cumbrian sheep farmer took drastic action to highlight the futility of sheep worrying by hanging a dead lamb from his farm gate.

West Oxfordshire police deploy new drone to stop rural theft

More than £400,000 worth of trailers, caravans and other equipment have been recovered by the team.

Yorkshire Dairy Goats ordered to pay £200,000 after death of 'much loved' worker struck by reversing telehandler

A major goat milk producer has been ordered to pay £200,000 after a 'much loved and extremely valued' worker died after being struck by a reversing telehandler.

Woman fined over £500 after waste found at County Durham nature reserve

A WOMAN has been fined over £500 in court after knowingly causing waste to be deposited at a nature reserve in County Durham.

Rural County Durham spot targeted by 'shameful' fly-tipping

COUNCIL officers are currently investigating a ‘shameful’ fly-tipping incident that has put a ‘severe blight’ on the County Durham countryside after sofas, building materials and furniture was dumped in rural grasslands.

PSPOs could be introduced at beauty spots in Teesdale in County Durham

RESIDENTS are being urged to share their views on proposals to introduce new enforcement powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in a popular Teesdale beauty spot.

Oakworth collision: Man killed by pick-up on cul-de-sac in quiet Yorkshire village

West Yorkshire Police are investigating a fatal collision in the Worth Valley village of Oakworth on the night of May 5.

Coundon man fined nearly £5,000 for causing unnecessary harm to animals

A MAN from Coundon in County Durham has been subject to a community order and fined nearly £5,000 after causing unnecessary suffering to animals.

Support offered after death at NFYFC AGM in Blackpool

Sam Davis, a 25-year-old young farmer from Llangedwyn, tragically died in Blackpool at the weekend (April 30-May 2).

Bike suspected to be stolen found near Chipping Norton

Thames Valley Police Rural Crime Taskforce are looking for the owner of a Kuota bicycle, which is suspected to be stolen.

Durham man in court for 'nuisance' tractor load

A MAN was fined after failing to secure hay bales properly when moving them with a tractor.

Police investigate graffiti vandalism at historic Chester bridge

The incident was reported on Wednesday, May 4 and the Cheshire Police Rural Crime Team said it was heritage crime to the Grade I-listed Grosvenor Bridge.

Arson at public toilets in Haverigg

We received a report on Wednesday 6 April of a fire in the public toilets in Haverigg.

Telehandler catches fire in Sevenhampton

The fire had broken out in the engine compartment of the telehandler.

Barnstaple Man banned from keeping horses for life after 'most harrowing' case of animal cruelty

A man from Barnstaple has been sentenced to 24 weeks immediate custody and banned from keeping horses for life after causing the death of a horse and mistreating three others.

Death of walker run over at Yorkshire farm was an accident, jury rules

The death of a walker who was run over at a farm in North Yorkshire was accidental, an inquest jury has ruled.