Rural crime

Police said Evie Watson had pleaded guilty to a livestock worrying offence at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on August 27. She was ordered to pay £750 despite the dogs causing £7,400 in damages

Work had finished for the day and it was time to wind down with a drink with my wife. I had one sip when my father called to say there had been another dog attack on the calves

Police Scotland said a report has been submitted to the Children's Reporter and Procurator Fiscal

Warwickshire Police's Rural Crime Team said 69 lambs and 19 ewes were stolen from a farm earlier this month

Police said nine ewes and two lambs had died during the incident

"This is the sort of thing which keeps crofters and farmers awake at night"

"We understand the true impact of hare coursing on our rural communities, especially farmers who are trying to go about their daily business"

GPS thefts reported to NFU Mutual had increased by 137% in 2023, costing farmers an estimated £4.2 million

Farmers have expressed concern about the Government's decision to potentially scrap the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill

Police Scotland have launched an appeal to find those responsible