Rural crime

Officers said Demi Leigh James allowed her dog to chase 25 ewes until the point the animal was 'exhausted' and she had to drag it out of the field

The National Rural Crime Network (NRCN) is encouraging anyone who may have been a victim of hare coursing to respond to the Ministry of Justice's online consultation

Police said Kent beauty spot had rubbish piled 15 feet high

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

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

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