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Dawn raid uncovers suspected rural crime hub in Hampshire
Police have smashed into a suspected rural crime hub in Hampshire, seizing stolen machinery, trailers and tools in a dawn raid targeting an organised…
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Dorset man sentenced after breaking rural crime order
A Dorset man who defied a court order aimed at curbing rural crime has been sentenced after he was caught trespassing with dogs on private farmland…
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Toyota Hilux tops stolen list as UK pickup theft hits record high
Toyota Hilux thefts have exploded by nearly 550% in just one year, exposing a sharp shift in UK vehicle crime and sending alarm bells ringing for…
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Seven-year ban for man who repeatedly let dogs kill sheep
A man who allowed his dogs to repeatedly chase and injure sheep — leading to the death of several animals — has been banned from walking dogs near…
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Only 1 in 4 waste crimes reported – yet over half of farmers hit
Only one in four waste crime are being reported, despite more than half of farmers and landowners falling victim, the Environment Agency has warned…
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Mercedes driver on drugs sent tractor crashing into houses, court hears
A drug-impaired driver who ploughed his Mercedes into a tractor—sending it careening into residential homes—has been sentenced following the dramatic…
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Keep dogs on leads or face livestock attack fines, public warned
Holidaymakers are being urged to keep dogs on leads this summer to avoid potentially devastating incidents involving grazing livestock. With warm…
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Police appeal after farm vandalised with massive spider pattern
A Dorset farm has been left counting the cost after a giant spider-like figure was carved in their crops, causing significant damage. Police are now…
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Bill to tackle livestock worrying clears Commons with unanimous support
A bill aimed at strengthening protections for farm animals against dog attacks has passed its third reading in the Commons with unanimous backing —…
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New three-year plan targets rural and farm crime across Wales
Wales is stepping up its fight against rural crime with a bold new three-year strategy set to boost protection for farms, wildlife and heritage…
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