Rural crime

The Cairngorms Crofters & Farmers Community group voice their concerns about reintroducing lynx to the National Park

With around two-thirds of UK farmers and landowners being subject to fly-tipping, is it time for offenders to receive more severe punishment?

Neil Speakman has denied a gross negligence manslaughter charge at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court following the death of his son Albie in July 2022

The Environment Agency fined a Norfolk farmer £4,300 after he took more water than he was legally licensed to take following a leak at his farm

Environment Agency warns businesses to comply with regulations or face similar action

The four illegally released lynx wildcats were captured by trained animal officers on Friday (January 10)

HSE said safety measures such as barriers, netting or access equipment 'were not in place' at the farm

Police Scotland has received reports of four lynx which have been released into the wild illegally

Countless incidents last year, highlighted in coverage by Farmers Guardian, included crimes which led to the death of livestock and damage to businesses which could have been avoided had the owner placed their dog, or dogs, on a lead

Police were called to the premises on Rouncil Lane just after 6pm on December 20