Staffordshire farmers under siege from criminals are demanding tougher action from police after 18 crimes were reported in just one area of the county in six months.

Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has voted to proactively support local farmers by buying meat and dairy for council-organised events.

A farmer from Staffordshire has said he has written off about £15,000 worth of crops as a result of recent wet weather.

A rider who was seriously injured in a road collision that killed her horse said she “would not wish what I’ve been through on anyone”.

An investigation has been launched after three cows were stolen from a farm in Stafford.

Two farmers have been sentenced for breaching animal welfare regulations after trading standards officers said calves were found in poor conditions with little food and water.

Police say a number of pigs were injured in incidents which saw nine others stolen near Lichfield.

A dog lover is rejoicing after being reunited with his much-missed terrier dog who was stolen along with his owner's truck.

A dog is missing after a pick-up truck was stolen from a Midlands farm.

Police in Staffordshire are urging for more information following a spate of thefts on farms in recent days, including two tractors and a high-value GPS system.

Officers said the damage had left the farmer £2,000 out of pocket

Staffordshire Police's Rural Crime Team said the GPS was stolen from the Newborough area of Burton-on-Trent

Farmers are being advised to increase vehicle security following a spate of 20 high-value tractors thefts in Staffordshire and Shropshire.

Dozens of firefighters from seven stations rushed to battle a 20-foot "deliberate" inferno involving around 150 bales of hay.

Cheshire Police has previously appealed for information about reports of a man running around rural areas "with his crown jewels on show" or obscured by a "teeny tiny bum-bag".