Rugby Rural Area
Plea to Dog Owners re Livestock in Fields
We are now in an important part of the farming calendar with most sheep in the fields at present pregnant. If you own a dog(s) PLEASE keep them on a lead at all times if near to an area with livestock in. If your dog(s) are outside unsupervised at any time please ensure that they…
Read MoreQuad Bike/ATV Alert and Advice
If you have a quad bike or ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) please take all necessary precautions to protect your vehicle and keep it secure. Review your security arrangements and take all necessary precautions. Please see the attached advice sheet for some tips and advice: Quad and ATV Advice sheet P 1 Quad and ATV Advice…
Read MoreUpdate to Warwickshire Police Agricultural Vehicles Dispensation Scheme Applications
Farmers in Warwickshire are reminded that those planning to move big combines or other oversized machinery on the road need to complete the Agricultural Vehicle Dispensation Scheme form which may be relevant, especially at harvest time. In normal circumstances, police must be notified at least 24 hours before vehicles more than 3m wide and/or with…
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Read MoreSurvey re Local Pharmaceutical Services from Warwickshire County Council
Do you use any of the local pharmacy services in Coventry and Warwickshire? If so please help us to improve the pharmaceutical service by taking part in a survey and sharing your experiences of using them? Coventry City Council and Warwickshire County Council are conducting the survey, which is officially known as the Pharmaceutical Needs…
Read MoreAppeal to Dog Owners
We have sadly had a further 2 reports of dogs attacking sheep causing injury and death. Please, if you are walking in the countryside near a field with any livestock in, especially sheep, PLEASE put your dog on a lead and keep under close control. If your dogs are let out at anytime in your…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Officers Respond to Loose Horse on Road
Whilst out on specialised training, officers heard horses hooves coming towards them. As it got nearer they saw a loose horse heading towards a major road. They immediately jumped into their vehicles, closed the road and caught the horse ensuring it was safe. The owner was identified and arranged to collect from the officers. The…
Read MoreOperation Dark Nights – Awareness Campaign
Warwickshire HorseWatch and Warwickshire Rural Crime Team are promoting ‘Operation Dark Nights’. This is a national initiative to promote awareness of vulnerable road users, which includes horse riders and carriage drivers. In support of The British Horse Society ‘Dead Slow’ campaign it includes raising the awareness of passing horses safely on the road by giving…
Read MoreVehicle Stolen in Stretton Under Fosse
Inc 115 of 4/10/24 Some time between 20.30 hrs on 3/10/24 and 12.00 hrs on 4/10/24 unknown offender(s) stole a silver Ford Transit from a rural property on Smeaton Lane, Stretton under Fosse. If you saw anyone/vehicle acting suspiciously in the area around these times, may have seen this vehicle being moved, or have any…
Read MoreStolen Motorhome Recovered by Rural Crime Team
Yesterday (01/10/24) Rural Crime officers attended and located a stolen motorhome following some information that it might be in the vicinity. It was recovered and returned to it’s owner within 24 hours of the theft from the Atherstone area. If you have a caravan or motorhome please see the advice on our website – www.warwickshireruralwatch.co.uk., Caravan-Advice-New…
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