The Sticky Truth About Beekeeping in Alkham
By Alan Latham Our journey into the wild world of beekeeping didn’t start with a planned trip to a garden centre or a long-held ambition. It began in July 2024,…
£200,000 of Plant Machinery Recovered by Kent Police Rural Task Force in Dover
Plant machinery and farm vehicles worth around £200,000 have been recovered in Dover following an operation led by Kent Police’s Rural Task Force. Working with Port of Dover Police, the…
Catapult Killers Guilty Following Rural Task Force Investigation – Canterbury
Two night poachers who killed pheasants with catapults in a rural area near Canterbury have been sentenced. Two men aged 18 and 19 admitted the offence before Folkestone Magistrates. Patrols…
Stolen Horse Box Recovered Next Day Using Kent Police Marking Scheme
CANTERBURY — A horse box and tipping trailer stolen from a rural farm have been returned to their owner in less than 24 hours, thanks to a specialized property marking…
Birchington Poacher Hit with Nationwide Dog Ban Following Hare Coursing Conviction
Gavin Chapman, a 48-year-old from Preston, has been handed a two-year nationwide Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) following a successful prosecution by Kent Police’s Rural Task Force. The sentencing, which took…
Government Eases Energy Requirements for Landlords Following CLA Advocacy
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced significant revisions to its home energy efficiency strategy, marking a series of policy wins for the Country Land and…
Hadlow College Apprentice Named Kent Young Gardener of the Year
Logan Boorman Photo: Hadlow College A Hadlow College horticulture apprentice has been named Kent Young Gardener of the Year, recognising his dedication, talent and impact within his local community. Logan…
Wildlife Crime Crackdown: Police Seize Weapons in Rural Kent Blitz
Kent Police’s Rural Task Force has stepped up enforcement action against wildlife crime, seizing weapons and ammunition in targeted operations across the county. Officers from the task force focused on…
Kent Police’s Rural Task Force Carries Off National Award For Recovery of £4Million Haul
A team of officers has been given a national award after recovering more than £4million worth of stolen property. Kent Police’s Rural Task Force was named Best Team at the…
Up to £15,000 in Grants Available to Boost Rural Businesses in Ashford!
Ashford Borough Council has great news for rural businesses! They’ve successfully secured another round of funding—£122,000 from the UK Government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF)—to help local businesses thrive. This…