Rural crime

"To our absolute horror one of our sheep has been shot"

Council says case should serve as an animal welfare warning to farming community

Police say a man has been bailed following arrest on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter

"This was a shocking case of animal neglect and animal suffering."

Officers said a vehicle had collided into a cow in the New Forest

"We now have land where we can no longer graze livestock due to dog attacks"

"It is getting dangerous when people think they can joyride and kill livestock like this"

"Islwyn was a caring farmer who was proud of his stock"

"This is not just a threat to a farmer or land owner’s livelihood, it is also a dangerous situation for the animals involved, and could lead to more risks"

Newmarket Fire Station said 1.5 tonnes of sugar pulp had caught fire