Plea to support rural businesses in Kent at Christmas
Ahead of Small Business Saturday (December 4), the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is urging people to support rural businesses in the run up to Christmas by buying locally…
Appeal after suspected hare coursers’ dogs abandoned following Police pursuit in Otterden
Suspected hare coursers who abandoned their dogs and vehicle after a police chase are being sought by officers from the Rural Task Force. Officers attempted to stop the 4×4 after…
No levelling up in Kent countryside say rural business and farmer group
Mark Bridgeman Rural businesses are set to lose out in the aftermath of the Budget claim the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) Analysis from the group has revealed that…
Rural Task Force Specials ready to fight wildlife crime
Special Sergeant Oliver Woodrow and Special Constable Michael Davies Two Kent Police Special Constables who gave up their own time to become fully accredited wildlife crime officers are ready to…
36 dogs seized by police at puppy farm search in north Kent
A joint animal welfare warrant with the RSPCA led to officers from the Rural Task Force seizing 36 dogs in September. Assisted by officers from the Rural Task Force Special…
Deal farm shop powered up by Dover solar installation Green Grant
Mini solar farm installed earlier this year to provide power for Algar Lodge Farm Shop’s chillers, lighting and kitchen equipment Photo: DDC As part of its commitment to cut carbon…
East Kent Ploughing Match returns after Covid break
Deborah Geering Leading south east law firm Furley Page will continue its long-standing support for the East Kent Ploughing Match when the popular event returns on 29 September 2021. Deborah…
Tim tells it straight how ‘hare coursing’ has massive impact on rural Kent and South East life
Hare coursing has massive impact on rural communities, says CLA South East Regional Director, Tim Bamford Tim explained: “For many farmers, this is an all too familiar scene at this…
Dover cadets assist with conservation work ripping out poisonous plants
Working alongside volunteers from the White Cliffs Countryside Project, Dover Police Cadets spent the day earlier this week at the Western Heights of Dover helping the team pull up Ragwort,…
Kent Police join forces to combat scourge of hare coursing
A new approach is being taken by officers across the East of England in an effort to combat hare coursing. Kent Police has teamed up with six other forces to…