Quad bikes are a vital piece of equipment for thousands of UK farmers, estate managers, and landowners — but their value and portability make them a prime target for thieves. In recent years, the theft of ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles), including quad bikes, has become a growing concern across rural communities.

POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of two quad bikes over the weekend.

A LAMB has been attacked by an off-lead dog while grazing on the Malvern Hills.

Warwickshire Rural Crime Team said several sheep belonging to multiple farmers were killed by two dogs, and the shock caused further damage and losses afterwards

Five suspected stolen caravans have been recovered and three people arrested during a police crackdown.

FIRE CREWS at a Herefordshire fire station have had a busy couple of days tackling fires. Peterchurch Fire Station based in the Golden Valley have been called out to two incidents in the space of three days.

A record number of hen harriers have been killed or have gone missing in suspicious circumstances over the past five years, the RSPB has said.

A damning report into the regulation of the waste industry in Northern Ireland found potential profits from waste crime "far outweigh" the sanctions and current measures are not achieving "best value for money".

A wildlife rescue organisation is concerned about a rise in animal cruelty.

ONE sheep has been found dead and another injured following a reported livestock attack in the Borders.

A LARGE vehicle fire in farmland in the Somerton area lead to fire crews from Martock rushing to the scene.

Two staff members of a county company have been charged with illegal hunting.

A search has been launched after six lambs were stolen from a field in Lanark.

Tip-off leads police to £100k stolen machinery

Farms across Devon and Cornwall have been targeted in a recent increase in fuel thefts, prompting police to urge farmers to take extra precautions to secure their fuel supplies.

A horse trailer was stolen in Earls Barton this week, and police are asking those with information to come forward.

Cheshire Police's rural crime team are investigating the theft of high tech computerised farm equipment in Northwich (Image: Cheshire...

POLICE have issued advice following spate of thefts of quad bikes and farm equipment across the Borders. Over the last week incidents...

One person was taken to hospital following a crash involving a tractor and a car. (Image: Google Maps) A person was ‘taken to hospital’...

Avon and Somerset Police have recorded the theft of a red Yanmar F155 tractor from a field off Poskett Way in Charfield (Image: Barbara...