Rural crime

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

"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"

Tractors entered Hagg Bush Farm to take four items over two days

North Yorkshire Police have appealed for information after the incident on the outskirts of Staveley

Falkirk farmer Robert Baird pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering and failing to ensure the welfare of his border collie which was found in a trailer measuring approximately two by three metres, with a single small window obscured by mould

Farm retailers across the country have faced a spate of targeted burglaries

Neal's Yard Dairy said it has had £300,000 worth of premium cheddar cheese stolen by someone impersonating a 'legitimate wholesale distributor'

Police said most of the sheep suffered significant bite marks to their throats, with two having drowned in a nearby canal

"We will continue to share intelligence and resources, making it harder for criminals to operate across the region"