Rural and Wildlife crime has large impact yet goes largely unreported
Rural and Wildlife crime often goes unreported say Police. It is thought part of the issue is that these crimes are largely unknown when compared to other commonly known crimes.…
Top tips to scupper rural criminals at Christmas
With dark nights upon us, rural areas can provide rich pickings for criminals – so here are some top tips to help protect homes and property. While the cost of…
Alleged poaching – with dogs flushing rabbits from reeds – witnessed by Rural Task Force
Kent Police has reported that October was a very busy month for the Rural Task Force due largely to the increased number of poaching reports, which continue to be a…
Canterbury village fly-tipper handed suspended prison sentence
The rubbish dumped at Woolage Green A man who dumped a large pile of waste near the village of Woolage Green pleaded guilty to the offence in court and was…
Sunak Government must help Kent farmers and rural businesses
With Rishi Sunak confirmed as the new Prime Minister, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has renewed its calls for the Government to commit to a proper plan to…
Scores of hay bales destroyed in suspicious fire near Dover
Witnesses are being sought after around 40 bales of hay were destroyed by fire near Dover. It was reported that the fire took place at around 9.30pm on Friday 12…
Positive results for Rural Task Force in July
Library image An arrest of a suspected drug-driver during a fly-tipping operation was among the positive results achieved by Kent Police’s Rural Task Force in July. Officers were carrying out…
Maidstone police pounce on rural criminals
Officers The Maidstone Task Force, together with partner agencies, has recently been clamping down on rural crime. Officers were joined by colleagues from Kent Police’s Rural Task Force, plus Maidstone…
Plan Bee visit to Ashford farm prompts calls for more rewilding in Kent
Wildflower meadow Private landowners are being asked to answer the call to let portions of their land grow wild to help encourage pollinators to thrive. It follows a visit by…