Rugby Rural Area
Law Regarding Protection of Birds Nests – Cutting of Trees and Hedges
Warwickshire Police have recently had a number of calls relating to concerns of trees and hedges and the law relating to nesting birds. This year more than ever, people have taken to their gardens during lockdown to undertake hedge/tree maintenance. Although there is no definitive date, between March 1st and August 31st is the main…
Read MoreOur Scanners Used to Check Horses and Dogs
A Cocker Spaniel was stolen from the Ragley area of South Warwickshire at the beginning of the week. We’ve been looking out for it and today spotted the pictured Spaniel matching the description at Stratford upon Avon Park and Ride. Unfortunately she wasn’t the one that had been stolen. However, our officers from the Rural…
Read MorePlease Help Find Basil
Basil was stolen from the Gloucestershire area on the 21st May. He is an 11yr old 8hh Piebald gelding and has only one eye. Basil is microchipped. Lets do everything that we can to get this little boy home. If you have any information that could help the police with their enquiries please call Gloucestershire…
Read MoreWarwickshire Rural Hub – Lots of Information to Support Farmers and Rural Businesses
The Warwickshire Rural Hub is a free business support organisation which is led by farm and rural businesses across Warwickshire and Solihull. Established in October 2003 by a group of farmers who wanted to take control of their own destiny, the Hub has grown from strength to strength and now has a membership of over 1200.…
Read More‘Don’t Buy at the Door’ Message Reiterated after Spate of Rogue Trader Incidents
‘Don’t Buy at the Door’ Message Reiterated after Spate of Rogue Trader Incidents Warwickshire Trading Standards are reiterating their ‘don’t buy goods or services from unexpected doorstep traders’ message after receiving several rogue trader related complaints from residents across the County. In Bedworth, residents have reported individuals going door to door falsely claiming that they are clearing neighbours guttering…
Read MoreBe Mindful of Livestock & Pets
We’ll be joining you all in showing our support for our #NHSheroes and #keyworkers this week as we #ClapForOurCarers at 8pm tomorrow night. Could we please ask that you are considerate at this time of local pets and livestock and urge people not to let off fireworks or air horns that can cause unnecessary distress. Thank you.
Read MorePlease Dispose of Your Green Waste Responsibly
We understand it is difficult at present with some green bin collections being limited and the recycling centres only just starting to open, but please dispose of your garden waste responsibly. DO NOT put grass cuttings or hedge trimmings in a field, especially with livestock in, on other peoples land or by the side of the…
Read MoreAppeal – Can you Help?
Warwickshire Police are appealing for information after a dead foal was found in Stockton last week. On the evening of Thursday 14 May, a member of the public came across the body of a dead foal on the A426, Southam to Dunchurch, near to a public footpath. The foal is believed not to have been very…
Read MoreEight People Arrested for Drugs Offences Across the County Yesterday
Drugs were seized and eight people arrested on Wednesday 13 May as officers across the county continued their efforts to tackle drug crime in the county. Chief Superintendent Ben Smith, Warwickshire Police local policing lead, said: “Despite the nationwide lockdown drug dealers have continued to operate and people continue to use drugs. “Drug crime has a…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Teams Recover Stolen Caravans and Trailers
Yesterday (14th May) a call came from Tracker that alerted us to a caravan stolen from Derbyshire heading into the Warwickshire Police area. Officers from our OPU unit and our Police Dog team located the caravan in an area of North Warwickshire. As it was being recovered Sergeant Shaw, PC Purcell and PC Timmins from the Rural Crime Team joined the…
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