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New illegal encampment powers help security firms restore order
New legislation has given police greater powers to evict travellers from illegal encampments, with industry analysts calling specialist security and…
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New course aims to equip young farmers with crime prevention skills
Young farmers are being equipped with new skills and resources to help prevent crime in their local rural and farming communities. A new training…
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Dog attacks could 'become norm' as sheep sector sees rise in incidents
The sheep sector is at risk of being permanently forced to live with the consequences of dog attacks, the National Sheep Association has warned as it…
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Rural areas urged to be vigilant as fuel theft doubles
Farmers and rural businesses are being urged to be vigilant as theft of oil, diesel and other fuels from domestic premises doubled in 2022. With…
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Arrest warrant issued for man who committed waste crimes on farm
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of an offender who committed numerous waste crimes on a Cotswolds farm. The defendant, David Lee, also known…
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South West farmers told to be vigilant amid surge in ATV thefts
Farmers in the South West have been told to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police following a sharp rise in quad bikes. The…
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Scottish rural campaigners voice concern over new wildlife management bill
A new Bill, which Scottish ministers say aims to "protect the environment and tackle the persecution of birds of prey", has prompted concern among…
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Successful trial leads to roll-out of farm property marking scheme
A farm property marking scheme has proved so successful at reducing rural crime in areas of Scotland that it could be rolled out to other regions…
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Rural crime crackdown sees arrests after more than 100 vehicles stopped
More than 100 vehicles were stopped and a string of arrests made as part of a major rural crime crackdown in northern England. The latest Operation…
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NFU Mutual warns farmers over sharp rise in quad bike thefts
A major surge in thefts of quad bikes is putting extra pressure on sheep farmers at the busiest time of year, NFU Mutual has warned. A continued…
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