Rural Life
Welsh govt warns owners to keep dogs under control
With lambing season underway, the Welsh government has issued a reminder to dog owners to keep their dogs under control...
Rural Life
Government
Scottish snare trap ban progresses past Stage 2
A ban on the use of snare traps in Scotland has moved passed Stage 2 of its parliamentary journey. As...
Sheep
Tavistock dog attack results in death of 43 sheep
A livestock attack in Tavistock, near Devon, which resulted in the death of 43 sheep, is currently under investigation by...
N.Ireland
New attractions announced for the 155th Balmoral Show this May
With just four months to go until the 2024 event, Ulster Bank and the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) have...
Agri-Business
677,000 rural homes and businesses to get 'lightning-fast' broadband
Around 667,000 rural homes and businesses across England are set to be connected to “lightning-fast” full fibre broadband, the government...
Rural Life
Lambing season requires dogs to be kept under 'close control' - CLA
The president of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has urged dog owners to keep their dogs under “close...
Agri-Business
'Highly desirable' farmland with Georgian house comes to the market
Roger Parry & Partners has brought “highly desirable” farmland with an eight-bedroom Georgian house to the market in the Cheshire...
Rural Life
Royal Bath & West Show 2024 to be a 'grand celebration of rural life'
Organisers of the Royal Bath & West Show have said the event will be a “grand celebration of rural life”....
Rural Life
Police to be given more power when responding to livestock worrying
Police will be given greater powers to respond to livestock worrying incidents more effectively under new legislation backed by the...
Rural Life
Farms in Hertfordshire 'blighted by tonnes of rubbish'
Recent incidences of fly-tipping on farms in north and east Hertfordshire meant they were “blighted by tonnes of rubbish”, according...
Rural Life
Clarkson’s Farm season 3 release date revealed
The wait is almost over for fans of Clarkson’s Farm as Prime Video has confirmed the release date for season...
N.Ireland
Older farmers still play vital role within rural communities – academic
Older farmers must be given their sense of place when it comes to addressing the challenge of generational change within...
N.Ireland
‘Significant number’ of sheep stolen in Co. Antrim
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are appealing for information following a report that sheep were stolen from land...
Rural Life
Northamptonshire: 2 dogs seized after the deaths of 10 sheep
Two German Shepherd dogs have been seized in connection with the deaths of at least 10 sheep and lambs in...
Rural Life
FUW raises over £17k for Wales Air Ambulance
The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has raised £17,509 for Wales Air Ambulance through its annual farmhouse breakfast week. The...
Sheep
Surrey: 19-year-old arrested in connection with deaths of several lambs
A second teenager has been arrested in connection with the deaths of several lambs at a farm in Bramley, Surrey....
Agri-Business
CLA calls for permanent reduction in VAT to boost rural tourism
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is calling for a permanent reduction in VAT to 12.5% for accommodation and...
Rural Life
France: Woman killed after car hits protesting farmers
A woman has died after a car hit a group of demonstrating farmers in southern France this morning (Tuesday, January...
