crime
04 Aug 2020
Rural crime rises to £54 million as criminal gangs target farm machinery and livestock
* All figured used below are provided by NFU Mutual Cost of rural crime at eight year high – up almost 9% in just 12 months Coronavirus effect sees livestock rustling...
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13 Jul 2020
COVID-19 could create a ‘lost generation’ of vulnerable teenagers
The Guardian and LocalGov report that Anne Longfield, the children’s commissioner for England, has called for focused intervention as the country emerges from lockdown, so that tens of thousands of...
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04 May 2020
Defra provide guidance to residents to avoid an increase in flytipping during lockdown
Local Authorities are working hard to maintain the majority of waste services running as normal, however some services have been reduced due to the coronavirus outbreak This includes closing most...
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04 May 2020
Rural communities asked to share safety concerns during pandemic
Several local outlets, including the Northern Echo, report on the launch of a survey by police bosses looking at concerns over isolation and increased safety issues rural communities may face...
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14 Apr 2020
The National Rural Crime Network – Coronavirus & Rural Communities
The National Rural Crime Network do not believe that there has been sufficent focus on the millions of people who live and work in rural Britain They are asking Ministers...
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14 Apr 2020
Farmers report surge in fly-tipping incidents as lockdown sees dumps closed
Rural areas around the UK have seen a dramatic increase in fly-tipping over the last number of weeks, with many households seeing the lockdown period as an ideal time for...
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06 Apr 2020
Extra vigilance needed as coronavirus lockdown triggers surge in fly-tipping
Farmers, landowners and members of the public are being urged to be extra vigilant amidst a spike in fly-tipping caused by recycling centre closures and disrupted bin collection services Councils...
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30 Mar 2020
Melton MP calls for tougher action on rising rural crime
The Melton Times reports how Melton and Rutland MP, Alicia Kearns, has been pressing the Government to introduce more stringent measures to combat rural organised crime She secured a Westminster...
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30 Mar 2020
Coronavirus check points established across the country
Several media outlets including the BBC report that road checkpoints are being set up around the country to determine if drivers’ journeys are essential The move is being introduced to...
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27 Jan 2020
Academic Research Survey on the Psychological Impact of Farm Crime in the UK
A new anonymous research survey has been launched to gather data on the wider implications of farm crime across the UK While many reports talk about the effect farm crime...
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