Well, the sun was out on Saturday, and so were the people. It was a really great day out. We arrived at 9 am, and the traffic was starting to build even then. Lots to see and plenty of things to keep the kids and adults happy. Some of the farm machinery looked small in …

One day to go for the county show. Looks like it’s going to be a good one. The weather is, acording to reports going to be very hot ?

Now that summer is finally here (yes, we have had some sunny days), it must be summer. Everyone is heading for the countryside or even the beach. Please remember the highway and countryside code. PLEASE DON’T PARK ON VILLAGE GREENS and churn all the grass up unless there is a sign saying you are allowed …

Image appeal after scrap metal was stolen from Corfe Mullen Date of alert: Friday, 12 May 2023 Crime Ref: Force: 55230056700 Dorset Police TWO men are sought after £200 worth of scrap metal was stolen from a Dorset village. At around 9.10 am on Thursday, April 13, around £200-worth of scrap metal was stolen from …

Police investigate a spate of burglaries in farm buildings at Carnforth Date of alert: Thursday, 18 May 2023 Crime Ref: Force: ​ Lancashire Constabulary Six burglaries have been reported to police in rural Carnforth within the last month. The break-ins have happened in the Whittington, Wennington and Borwick areas between mid-April and early May. The …

A thief was jailed after stealing a trailer worth more than £1,000 from a Northumberland farm. Jamie Cliff has been sentenced to a year in prison for stealing a trailer from a farm in Rothbury. A man has been jailed for stealing a livestock trailer worth more than £1,000 from a farm track in Northumberland. Jamie …

A stolen tractor? A stolen horse box? A lawn mower stolen from a garden shed? Fly tipping along a country lane? Poaching? Yes, all of those and more.  But one item which has proven popular in recent years that the criminal gangs have taken a shine to is….? Have you guessed it? I’ll give you a …

Three men convicted of poaching wildlife in Sadberge, near Darlington Date of alert: Friday, 19 May 2023 Crime Ref: Force: ​ Durham Constabulary Three men have been convicted of poaching after they were caught by specialist police camera equipment illegally hunting wildlife with dogs. Anthony Foster, Edward Foster, and Scott Revell were caught last year …

Yes, it’s getting closer. 9 days and counting down to a great country show. Have a day out and enjoy a great country show in the heart of the Tynedale Valley. Northumberland Country Show, Stocksfield. With a vast range of things to do for adults and children alike. Too much to list here. Lots to …

Despicable Crime Five men have been arrested after a dog attacked and killed a badger in a North Yorkshire field. North Yorkshire Police were called to a field near Kilburn after vigilant residents spotted a high-powered torch being used in the darkness. Police went to the scene, and five men were found alongside two dogs, …