Rural crime13 Feb 2026Five dogs seized after suspected hare coursingPolice say five people were also reported for various offences. 13 Feb 202619 Jan 2026More than 50 poachers dispersed and dogs seizedForty individuals will be investigated for rural and wildlife offences, police say.19 Jan 20269 Jan 2026'Hundreds of homes approved' and 'hare coursing damage'A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on Friday 9 January.9 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Dog attack on farm kills 21 sheep in one dayFarmer Alan Jackson said the aftermath of the attack resembled a "battlefield".8 Jan 202623 Dec 2025Teen rider in safety plea after horse bitten by out-of-control dogA 14-year-old horse rider is urging the public to control their dogs after being attacked while horse-riding near Lockerbie.23 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Fury as firefighters' tools stolen from stationsBrant Broughton, Billinghay and Metheringham stations were targeted last week, say police.19 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Farmers to use police drones to tackle rural crimePolice will introduce a series of measures across South Yorkshire to tackle rural crime.28 Nov 202527 Nov 2025Tree firm devastated as kit worth £500,000 stolenLincolnshire Police is investigating the theft of chainsaws and other equipment from the company.27 Nov 202526 Nov 2025Crime makes farmers 'afraid to go out at night'Richard Yates said the criminals are the sort of people who will 'threaten to burn your barn down'26 Nov 2025...
