Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area
Great Advice For Horses in Cold Weather
From the British Horse Society: Now the temperature is falling and ice is starting to form on water troughs and buckets it’s important to remember the vital role water plays in hydration and digestion. If your horse doesn’t have enough water it can affect how food passes along the gut, increasing the risk of impaction…
Read MoreWarwickshire Road Safety Partnership Recognised in National British Horse Society Awards
Great to hear that Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership have been awarded The British Horse Society Tarquin Trophy for excellent service by an organisation or business in the cause of equestrian safety. The Warwickshire Police Rural Crime Team coordinator was part of this team who helped make films and clips promoting the important message of passing…
Read MoreLarge Scale Fly Tipping in Corley
On 15th and possibly 16th October, on Square Lane and Breach Oak Lane, Corley, there was a large scale fly-tipping of cannabis farming waste materials. Yesterday, using external contractors to assist NWBC staff, all waste was removed. About six hours works in total to clear and make safe the area. If anyone has information relating…
Read MoreFireworks – Horses, Livestock and Pets
If you are planning to celebrate bonfire night with fireworks, please inform horse owners and farmers in your local area, so that they can make sure they can plan and prepare appropriately. Horses are flight animals and can become stressed by loud bangs and sudden flashes of lights in the sky Read more here about…
Read MoreAlert Re Tarmac Scammers
Warwickshire Trading Standards and Warwickshire Police have received reports that an aggressive rogue trader gang is operating in North Warwickshire and the Nuneaton area, targeting farms. The rogue traders, who may be falsely claiming to work for ‘Highways’ or ‘Traffic Management’ are making unexpected visits to farms and farm shops offering to tarmac farm roads/driveways etc. They…
Read MoreTrading Standards Information – Vet Attestation requirement from 13th December 2023
We have been asked by Warwickshire Trading Standards to pass on the following information to farmers, producers: Vet Attestation requirement from 13th December 2023. For livestock markets and producers This requirement will affect those using livestock markets for onward consignment to abattoirs/export and certain abattoirs in the UK. From 13th December 2023, to show compliance…
Read MoreNorth Warwickshire Alert – Road Planings/Tarmac Chippings
North Warwickshire Area – Alert We have been made aware of a silver Mondeo, yellow strips on side with a small light bar on the roof and ‘Road Maintenance’ sticker on the bumper visiting rural properties in North Warwickshire/Leicestershire offering road planing/scalpings. The vehicle and its occupants are of concern making threats if they do…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Newsletter
Please find attached for your information the latest Rural Crime Team newsletter. Newsletter Sept Oct 2023
Read MoreKineton Driver Disqualified Following Serious Injury Collision with Horse and Rider
Seventy-six year old Christopher John Wixey of Banbury Street, Kineton has been disqualified from driving for 12 months and required to take an extended test of competence before he can drive again. He was also fined £540 after appearing at Coventry Crown Court on Friday 22 September 2023 charged with causing serious injury by careless…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police ‘Close Pass Operation’ Raising Awareness for Horse Riders & Carraige Drivers on the Road
This week Warwickshire Police did their first ‘Close Pass Operation’, raising awareness of horse riders and carriage drivers on the road and the importance for motorists and cyclists to be aware of them on all roads, but especially country lanes. The new Highway Code clearly states that you must slow down to 10mph, give 2…
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