Rural crime4 hrs agoDebt-hit sheep rustler steals 73 ewes from neighbourHywel Williams pleaded guilty to theft after revealing he was facing financial difficulties.4 hrs agoWales2 days agoCriminologist seeks views on rural policingDr Kreseda Smith from Harper Adams University has arranged a series of focus groups in Shropshire.2 days agoShropshire5 days agoAluminium track worth £280k stolen from fieldThe thieves struck overnight and officers are appealing for information or CCTV footage.5 days agoCambridgeshire6 May 2025Officers hold tack marking events for horse ownersTack marking allows items equipped to horses, such as saddles and bridles, to be identified.6 May 2025Northamptonshire30 Apr 2025Farmer condemns 'brutal' killing of stolen sheepRichard Leeson says "in terms of cruelty, you can't get any worse".30 Apr 2025Lincolnshire21 Apr 2025What is hare coursing and what impact does it have?The illegal activity makes people in isolated communities feel "absolutely helpless", an MP says.21 Apr 2025England20 Apr 2025Police scheme to help combat horse saddle theftWiltshire Police is launching Operation Gallop to combat the theft of equestrian equipment. 20 Apr 2025Wiltshire16 Apr 2025Lib Dems call for rural crime teams in police forcesThe party says the policy would be funded by scrapping Police and Crime Commissioners in England and Wales.16 Apr 2025Politics6 Apr 2025How to tackle 'entrepreneurial' rural criminals?Ministers are making efforts to tackle growing rural crime but there are calls for more to be done. 6 Apr 2025...
