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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Cumbria Police warn that agricultural thefts are continuing nationally
CUMBRIA Police are warning rural workers that agricultural equipment continues to be stolen. On a national level, this has a big impact on businesses. Members of the rural crime team visited Penrith and District Farmers Mart to check machinery and tools. In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "Nationally, construction and agricultural equipment continue to be stolen, which has a huge impact on both the industry and businesses. "Locally, we've seen machinery without an engine getting targeted, most trailers, tractor attachments, and sheep handling equipment. "It also affects people who unwittingly buy stolen property without realising. "We're grateful to Penrith and District Farmers Mart for welcoming us last week to check machinery and tools ahead of their quarterly auction, supported by colleagues from the Special Constabulary and our Rural Crime volunteers."
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police warning after illegal snares found at popular Pembrokeshire walking trail
Police are investigating after illegal snares have been found at a popular Pembrokeshire walking trail. The snares were discovered near a footpath in the Fishguard area and are believed to be targeting badgers who have setts in the vicinity. Snares have been illegal in Wales since 2023. (Image: Dyfed-Powys Police) Dog owners and walkers are being warned to be vigilant. Dyfed-Powys Police's Rural Crime Team has issued the warning. Officers posted that the snares were placed on the badger trails/setts in the Fishguard by-pass picnic area, and have reminded that snare use has been illegal in Wales since October 2023. The Fishguard by-pass picnic area, where the snares were found. (Image: Dyfed-Powys Police) Officers added: 'They were placed near a footpath posing a serious risk to dogs.' The Rural Crime Team is now appealing for information from any witnesses and they can be contacted on 101.
Powys County Times
20-05-2025
- Powys County Times
Criminal damage appeal at Churchstoke St Nicholas Church
Police are investigating heritage crime following reports of criminal damage at a Powys churchyard. Dyfed-Powys Police 's Rural Crime Team has appealed for information after several sites within St Nicholas Church in Churchstoke were left with signs of damage. The circular churchyard and its naturally defensive position suggest the site is of some antiquity dating back to at least Anglo-Saxon times, according to Cadw. RECOMMENDED READING: A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Heritage crime is any unlawful activity which harms historic assets including buildings, monuments, parks, gardens and landscapes. "Some of these assets are protected by specific criminal offences but heritage crime often takes the form of 'general' offences such as theft, criminal damage, anti-social behaviour which are equally damaging to historic assets and interfere with the public's understanding and enjoyment of them." Anyone with information that can help police identify those involved in the heritage crime is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police's Rural Crime Team on 101 or online at quoting reference 25000398660
Leader Live
15-05-2025
- Leader Live
Angler found rod fishing without license in Flintshire
North Wales Police's Rural Crime Team joined forces with fishing bailiff officers from Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to conduct a series of National Rod Licence Checks. These checks were carried out in Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire last weekend (May 10 and 11), with officers from both agencies speaking to many anglers. One angler in Flintshire was found to be fishing without a license, the team said. Anyone caught fishing without a rod license could be at risk of prosecution or a fine of up to £2,500, police have warned. MORE NEWS PC Dave Allen from the Rural Crime Team explained: 'You need a valid rod licence if you are aged 13 or over to fish for salmon, trout, freshwater fish, smelt or eel in Wales and must always carry your rod licence when fishing. "Failure to do so could end in prosecution and a fine of up to £2,500. 'Fortunately, the vast majority of those checked over the weekend produced the correct license for inspection. We thank the anglers for their support during the checks and understand the frustrations they feel towards those who do not follow legitimate practices. 'We will continue to work in partnership with NRW to conduct further license checks in the near future.'
BBC News
02-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Concern for birds as supermarket clears bushes
Police say they are investigating after concerns were raised about a supermarket chopping down bushes during bird nesting in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, said they had seen birds flying in and out of the shrubbery at the Sainsbury's store prior to the work being carried Police's Rural Crime Team said it had received a number of reports and an investigation was a Sainsbury's spokesperson said the retailer had "processes in place" to ensure wildlife was not disrupted. The decision to chop down the bushes was criticised by worried nature Tuck, who lives in the town, told the BBC: "I come down here all the time and every time I pass, there's birds going in and out so I'd be very surprised if there wasn't some nests. "Even if there aren't nests, why do it now when you know there's a possibility? Big companies and organisations should lead the way in this area. "Other people see them cutting hedges and might think it's OK to do that at this time of year."The move was also condemned on social Louise said: "There were birds going in there last night and making a noise... definitely be nests in there. That's terrible."Mands West wrote: "Utterly disgusting and a complete eyesore, poor wildlife." A spokesperson for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) said: "Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, it is an offence to intentionally take, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird whilst it is in use or being built and it is also an offence to intentionally take or destroy the egg of any wild bird. "It is recommended that before any clearance work, the vegetation should be checked for any signs of breeding activity first. This can include frequently observing the hedge over a period of days to look for signs of active nests such as birds carrying nesting material or food to and from the area."If there were active nests in the hedges and the person responsible was informed and the work still continues this would be an offence."A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: "We're committed to being a responsible retailer and want to reassure the community that we have processes in place which ensured no wildlife was disrupted during the essential maintenance of the hedges outside our Ashbourne store."
