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Majority of rural voters think reporting crime to police is 'waste of time'
The overwhelming majority of rural communities see crime as a significant problem in their area and half believe police are not taking crime…
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Reports of sheep killed and slaughtered in Shropshire
There have been a number of recent reports of sheep being killed, slaughtered and skinned across Shropshire, police have said. One incident involved…
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Distinctive T6 tractor assists Essex Police in rural crime reduction
Essex Police's distinctive, on-loan New Holland T6 tractor will attend numerous country shows across the county to help combat the scourge of rural…
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Welsh government urges public to keep dogs on lead near sheep
Dogs should be kept on a lead or under close control at all times when near livestock amid a rise in attacks, the Welsh government has said. With…
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Farmers warned after 'well organised' raid on Norfolk agrochemical store
Farmers and growers have been told to be on their guard following a 'well organised' raid on a major Norfolk agrochemical store. The break-in…
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New survey to gain insight into cases of sheep worrying by dogs
Sheep farmers are sharing their experiences of out-of-control dog attacks as part of a new survey looking at the crime's impact on the sector. An…
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Farmers told to property mark following recent spate of thefts
Police officers investigating the theft of livestock handling equipment are urging farmers to mark their possessions and report any suspicious…
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'Distracted' dog owners placing sheep 'at risk of fatal injuries'
Distracted dog owners who believe their pets would never attack farm animals are putting sheep at risk of fatal injuries, new research has revealed…
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Boy, 16, handed £61 fine after £1 million farm arson attack
A 16-year-old boy has been ordered to pay £61 in costs after setting fire to an Oxfordshire farm in 2021, which caused around £1 million worth of…
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Distinctive New Holland T6 tractor joins Essex Police
A distinctive, on-loan New Holland T6 tractor has joined Essex Police to help drive the reduction of crime in the county's rural communities…
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