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…
Suspected motorbike thieves in May’s Rural Task Force arrest tally
An operation supported by officers from Kent Police’s Rural Task Force resulted in the arrests of three suspected motorcycle thieves. Cannabis Whilst carrying out spot checks for waste carrier licences…
Hare coursing initiative sees first fine for breaching notice
A joint initiative to tackle hare coursing across the East of England has led to the first person to be fined for breaching a Community Protection Notice (CPN) served under…
Stolen farming vehicle returned after discovery in woodland near Dover
A John Deere Gator, worth more than £10,000, which was stolen on Sunday has been found in a wooded area off the A2 in Dover on Tuesday 17 May 2022…
New Natural History GCSE welcomed by rural association in south east
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has welcomed plans for a new GCSE in Natural History, and called for the UK’s world-class food production standards to be included. Secretary…