Rural crime

Agrivoltaic systems which combine farmland and solar power are becoming increasingly popular, as farmers look to boost incomes and reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.

A farmer banned from keeping livestock for five years has had almost 100 animals seized after a second raid on premises in Lamphey, Wales.

Thieves have targeted a Leeds-based community farm stealing hundreds of pounds worth of food preparation equipment - including the kitchen sink!

A bull that escaped has been killed by police after charging at people near a primary school in Cheshire.

Landowner John Price has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after causing environmental harm to the habitats of hundreds of species in the River Lugg in Herefordshire

A dog owner on the Isle of Wight has paid £300 in compensation following the death of a sheep in a livestock worrying incident.

Rural campaigners have accused Wiltshire Police of ‘blatant discrimination’ after the force banned officers with links to hunting from joining its Rural Crime Team.

Government inaction on sheep worrying is ‘undermining and contradicting’ its own animal health and welfare strategy and leaving farmers and their flocks powerless against dog attacks.

An increase in quad thefts is adding extra pressure during lambing season

A farm in Lincolnshire was today besieged by police officers after a body was spotted in a field by a train passenger.