24 September 2025
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3 min read
An Essex arable farmer lost nearly £30,000 after being duped into paying for a John Deere tractor that did not exist. Richard Bennett, 61, who farms just outside Brentwood, thought he was transferring...
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Police forces from across the country attended the National Rural Crime Network's Annual Conference this week. Can an industry-wide effort stop what can be a never ending bad dream for farmers?
26 March 2026
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1 min read
The rural insurer revealed the cost of rural crime to the UK was an estimated £44.1million in 2024 as organised thieves continued to strike
24 March 2026
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2 min read
Rural crime can encompass domestic abuse, stalking, sexual violence, theft, livestock worrying, fly-tipping, waste crime and much more. Its impact can be devastating on isolation, mental health and community resilience
24 March 2026
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6 min read
