Farming community tip-off leads to return of water bowser

Police in Bridgnorth were able to locate a stolen water bowser belonging to a local farmer following a tip-off.

Shropshire MP calls on councillors to help fight rural crime

A Shropshire MP has praised efforts by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) in reducing rural crime in the county, but has called on local councillors to help join the fight to cut offences.

Tractors recovered by police after theft from Much Wenlock farm

Two tractors stolen from a farm in Shropshire have been recovered after an off-duty officer discovered one of the tractors the following day.

Shropshire fire service called out to two field fires

Shropshire fire crews were called out to two separate fires involving fields of straw

"Stop that Sheep" operation hailed a success in Herefordshire

Over 50 vehicles were stopped to check documentation and road worthiness in huge rural crime operation

Hereford flytipper who failed to turn up for trial found guilty

A flytipper has been found guilty of several charges after failing to turn up for his trial.

Two tractors stolen in the Much Wenlock area

Claas Arion and John Deere tractors stolen from farm in Much Wenlock.

Manitou vehicle stolen from Shropshire farm and driven off along country roads, say police

Manitou vehicle stolen from Shropshire farm and driven off along country roads, say police

Telford flytipper who dumped 'large amount of tree waste' in country lane caught out by CCTV

Flytipper who dumped 'large amount of tree waste' in country lane caught out by CCTV

Arrest after stolen solar panels worth £100k seized in Worcestershire

"Our Safer Neighbourhood Teams have been actively engaging with local businesses to combat rural crime and ensure the security of vital installations such as solar farms. Solar farms play a pivotal role in the UK’s renewable energy infrastructure.

Heartless attackers used sword to decapitate seven sheep in Bromsgrove farmer's field

The bodies of the sheep were taken and the heads were left in the field.

Shropshire farmer given 100 hours of community service after pleading guilty to causing unnecessary harm to his poultry

A Shropshire farmer has been given 100 hours of community service after animal health inspectors found cases of chickens with "severe" foot infections.

Evesham police target rural crime after solar panel thefts

POLICE have started rural patrols solar panel thefts and antisocial behaviour concerns.

Farmer jailed for illegal bulldozing of riverbank has term reduced

A farmer jailed for 12 months after hiring diggers and an 18-ton bulldozer to illegally strip trees and vegetation from riverbanks in Herefordshire has had his prison term reduced on appeal.

Pershore swans 'brutally killed' over Coronation Weekend

RESIDENTS are horrified after the 'brutal killing' of a pair of nesting swans with another left injured.