Nine sheep reported killed in dog attack near Maidstone
Kent Police was called just after 9.30am on Sunday 11 February 2024, to a report that two small, brown, terrier-like dogs were worrying sheep in a field off Chartway Street,…
Cannabis ‘farm’ dismantled in Rolvenden
Kent Police have dismantled a cannabis production site at a rural premises in Rolvenden, near Tenterden after visiting an address in Hastings Road on Tuesday 6 February 2024 following concerns…
Rural cops snatch back £400,000 worth of stolen vehicles in a month
Rural Task Force officers from Kent Police helped to return £400,000 worth of stolen vehicles to their rightful owners in one month, that’s £13,000 worth each day. Working closely with…
Rural landlords and farmers welcome abolition of charges to get rid of DIY waste
Following overwhelming public support, the Government announced in June 2023 to abolish the fees which some local authorities charge for disposing of DIY waste at household waste recycling centres. It’s…
Council Leader urges government to protect agricultural land across Thanet
The Leader of Thanet District Council, Cllr Rick Everitt, has said that a letter received last week from Minister of State for Housing and Planning, Rachel Maclean MP, provides no…
Rural business group supports government climbdown on oil boilers’ ban and energy efficiency targets
The CLA has welcomed the Government’s climbdown on banning new oil boilers and setting energy efficiency targets for landlords. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed a number of changes to…
Police warn off-road bikers – Stay off private land in Hawkinge
Library image Folkestone police are warning off-road motorcyclists to respect private land or face losing their bikes and being prosecuted. Officers have issued formal warnings to ten riders, aged between…
Beware of Asian hornets in Kent: Reported sighting of invasive species in Dover
Asian Hornet Beekeepers and members of the public are today (Wednesday 19 July) being asked to remain vigilant after Asian hornets were spotted in the Dover area of Kent. The…
Dog owner must pay thousands in compensation after sheep attack near Maidstone
Dog owners are reminded of the importance of keeping their pets under control after a court awarded compensation to a sheep farmer totalling thousands of pounds. The financial penalty was…
Rural crooks arrested in relentless Tunbridge Wells Task Force crackdown
Patrols from the Tunbridge Wells Neighbourhood Task Force have been tackling rural crime to protect communities along the Kent and Sussex border. Over two days, officers were joined by colleagues…