Have you noticed or heard a buzzing sound in the sky? In the quieter countryside, away from the major road network. Well, that buzzing sound might not be as innocent as you may have thought. Some criminals are using drones, Google Earth, as well as more traditional drive-bys to check where security cameras, vehicles and

As the peak summer holiday season arrives, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is encouraging holidaymakers to look at the risk posed by their pet dogs to livestock. An increasing number of holidaymakers choosing to stay in the UK during summer has, in recent years, resulted in increased attacks. According to NFU Mutual, farm animals worth £1.8m were

Date of alert: Monday, 3 July 2023 Crime Ref: Force: 22/60988/23 West Mercia Police A man has been arrested after police recovered 550 stolen solar panels worth more than £100,000. The 23-year-old was held on suspicion of theft but has since been released on bail. The panels were stolen from a farm in Worcestershire on

Date of alert: Tuesday, 25 July 2023 Crime Ref: Force: ​ Merseyside Police A man has been disqualified from keeping birds after capturing wild owls and keeping them in cramped conditions with no access to clean water. The three tawny owls were found at the home of Alan Mee, 61, after a tip-off to authorities

Title: Ensuring Farm Security: Protecting Our Agricultural Heritage Introduction: In our modern world, where technology and urbanization dominate, it’s easy to forget the importance of our agricultural heritage. Farms are not only vital for producing the food we eat but also serve as centers of livelihood and community. However, just like any other property, farms

Hampshire Constabulary  0gaau2cff2:021a2u1804amn1h6hl3a3 caelcguJut8t 930  ·  We’re urging members of our rural and farming communities to be aware of a farm machinery fraud that has recently been brought to the attention of the police. The general circumstances centre on fake adverts for the sale of farm machinery being published either on social media sites such as Facebook, or

North Yorkshire Police – Richmondshire   ·  Feeling hot hot hot Richmondshire Neighbourhood Policing Team and North Yorkshire County Council have been down to Richmond Falls today conducting some joint patrols. Most of the people we encountered were having a wonderful time enjoying the beautiful scenery Richmond has to offer. However, there were some groups of

This is the time of the year when crop fires can take hold and cause devastation and the financial cost is something that farmers don’t wish to think about. Fire services are urging farmers to take steps to avoid such disasters. Just last year crop fires in North Yorkshire last summer caused thousands of pounds

Having looked at the news lately I have come to the conclusion that common sense does exist in some people. Here in the UK, the weather is at its hottest it has been for a few weeks now, and still I am watching the news that wildfires are still been caused by (let’s call them

POLICE services across the south-west have united to launch a survey to explore crime in rural communities. In Wiltshire, the Rural Crime Team cover all heritage and wildlife crime including theft of livestock and machinery, fly tipping, poaching and hare coursing to name a few. All five Police and Crime Commissioners from Dorset, Devon and