Rural crime2 days ago'Hundreds of homes approved' and 'hare coursing damage'A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on Friday 9 January.2 days ago3 days agoDog attack on farm kills 21 sheep in one dayFarmer Alan Jackson said the aftermath of the attack resembled a "battlefield".3 days ago23 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 202526 Nov 2025Community farm 'devastated' over £2k meat theftOxford City Farm is a registered charity and says the theft represents a "significant loss". 26 Nov 202525 Nov 2025'Gang in balaclavas targeted our combine harvester': Farmers welcome rural crime crackdownPolice launch a new nationwide strategy to crack down on organised crime gangs in the countryside.25 Nov 2025...
