Rural crime

Michael Chaulk and William Smith were also handed court costs, disqualified from driving and a deprivation order for all four dogs at Lincolnshire Magistrates' Court

Kent Police said the remains of dead sheep had been scattered across villages in the county

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service said the fire had caused '100 per cent damage' to the barn

"I just want to make other people aware of the risks when out enjoying popular footpaths such as this one"

Tom Shelbourne, from West Country Tech, has worked in rural security for the last seven years, and here he reminds farmers that small changes can really help increase security on farm.

South Yorkshire Police’s Motorcycle and Rural Crime Team said quad bikes had caused thousands of pounds in damages to farm fields

Staffordshire Police said the farmer found animal blood at the scene

NFU Mutual said indications from this year's claims data suggested the cost of Defender theft was set to increase again in 2023

It follows a number of attacks on people and livestock XL Bully dogs

More than eight in 10 retailers have experienced crime in the last six months