Rural crime

Police Scotland has received reports of four lynx which have been released into the wild illegally

Countless incidents last year, highlighted in coverage by Farmers Guardian, included crimes which led to the death of livestock and damage to businesses which could have been avoided had the owner placed their dog, or dogs, on a lead

Police were called to the premises on Rouncil Lane just after 6pm on December 20

Dover Port Health Authority takes to social media to share worries of illegal food arrivals

Ms Brandreth writes about The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Amendment Bill which could help provide better protections for farmers and their livestock

"Islwyn was a caring farmer who was proud of his stock"

FSA and police say illegal meat haul posed threat to public health

"The risk to the public, road users and those dealing with the situation was considered too high for any other course of action to be considered"

"Though Mr Pearson was offered the opportunity to avoid a criminal conviction, he chose to ignore that, leading to this hearing"

Farm fires were larger-scale and costlier in 2023, with calls for farmers to review and update fire prevention methods