Rural crime

Alex Cotterill, a student at the University of Nottinghamshire, writes about rural crime and how it could be tackled

Farmer speaks out following escalation in dog attacks

Shepherdess Laura Simmons was found dead at a farm near Cheltenham in June 2023 after her quad bike overturned

Defra reveals multiple prosecutions following APHA fraud investigations

MPs have urged Gov and local councils to take action which deters criminals from 'repeatedly' targeting rural and farming communities

Hollie McMurray said her world had fallen apart after the death of her 14-year-old son, Harry Moss, after he died on-farm

Party says current policing methods are a 'disgrace' as it demands Gov do more to address rural crime

One farmer revealed they had 44 sheep killed in a single dog attack, while another farmer had 23 sheep killed by a dog

NFU Mutual said half of those surveyed said they had been a victim of crime on more than three occasions within that same period

If you plan on bringing your four-legged friend to enjoy the delights of the great British countryside this Easter, here is what NFU Mutual advises you to do