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Man jailed for two years after stealing £55,000 worth of farm equipment
A man who stole more than £55,000 worth of agricultural equipment from farms across Kent has been jailed for over two years. Jamie Broadmore, 37…
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Farmer fined £1.3k after failing to dispose of 17 sheep carcasses
A Welsh farmer has been ordered to pay costs of £1,300 after failing to correctly dispose of seventeen sheep carcasses. Terry Griffiths, of…
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Cost of rural theft surged by nearly a quarter in 2022, new figures show
The cost of rural theft in the UK shot up by nearly a quarter last year as highly organised gangs of criminals continued to plague the countryside…
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Sheep farmers face 'heightened risk' of dog attacks this summer
Dog walkers are being urged to put their pets on leads when out in the countryside during the summer holidays, as farmers are warned of a 'heightened…
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New bill seeks to deter theft of ATVs after industry lobbying
A new bill seeking to deter the theft and resale of quads and ATVs has received Royal Assent following months of lobbying work by farming groups. The…
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Two hare coursers handed five-year criminal behaviour orders
Two men have been handed five-year criminal behaviour orders and ordered to pay fines and costs after hare coursing offences in Lincolnshire. Robert…
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Debris or not debris: The fight against fly-tipping
There were over one million instances of fly-tipping in England alone last year, each threatening the environment and blotting the beauty of our…
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UK-wide crackdown on tractor GPS thefts to commence as crime rises
Thieves who steal expensive GPS technology from farm machinery are being targeted as part of a new UK-wide crackdown. The newly-launched National…
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Polluters face unlimited penalties as government toughens legislation
Polluters face the prospect of unlimited financial penalties under new tougher legislation announced today by the government. The current limit of…
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On-the-spot fines for fly-tipping to increase from £400 to £1,000
On-the spot fines for litter and fly-tipping are set to rise as part of a crackdown on anti-social behaviour, as such crimes continue to impact…
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