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The police have launched an investigation after a number of tools were stolen from a van overnight on Hookstone Chase in Harrogate

Tool theft 'epidemic' with five cases reported a day in Scotland

Livestock worrying is another threat at this time of year for sheep farmers

Exclusive By-laws considered to block public access during lambing in Scotland

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Farmers more likely to seek financial advice as concerns focus around pensions

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Cost of rural crime in Scotland falls by a third as countryside unites to tackle...

Livestock theft remained high in 2023, at an estimated cost of £2.7m across the UK.

'Alarming' 34% spike in sophisticated Scotland rural crime incidents

Scottish Outdoor Access Code must be revised, ranger warns

Livestock worrying is another threat at this time of year for sheep farmers.

Dog control problems reach 'record' level as livestock attacks more than double

Haggling over your car insurance can feel daunting but insurers remain receptive to it – and in many cases expect it

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Stephen Murgatroyd’s Defender was recovered but many owners are not so lucky (Photo: NFU Mutual)

Land Rover owners urged to step up security as Defender thefts rocket

Regular cleaning and maintenance is essential

Farming: Insurers warn of combine fires risk

You shouldn't need to downgrade to a Peel P50 microcar – launched in 1962 – to find a reasonable car insurance deal

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Farming: Call to aid FareShare food charity

Tractor trailers are more vulnerable in summer

Farming: Summer danger on rural roads

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More police help in fighting rural crime

William Nicholl of Lycetts

Insurers warn of thieves targeting rural fuel tanks

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Farmers fear the growing menace of dog attacks

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Storm Arwen damage may cost £300m

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Thieves target farm fertiliser and fuel

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Rural estates ready for refugees

Loose dogs can cause distress to sheep

Sheep worrying fears grow as lambing starts on farms

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Livestock rustling down to £2m a year

New technology future

Agri-tech survey shows up lack of farm knowledge

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Fines rise to £40k for dog attacks on farmed animals

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Insurer's diesel theft threat for farmers

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Festive farm shops are a big draw

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Criminals using cover of darkness to increase farm thefts

Midlothian Rural Crime Initiative launch

Fighting rising rural crime needs more investment - Andrew Arbuckle

Thieves could target farm diesel if shortages continue

Farming: Warning on diesel thefts threat

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Rising prices trouble farming contractors

Perth & District Pipe Band will entertain the crowds at the Game Fair.

Game Fair returns to Scone Palace - Iona Laing

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Farming - Wallace and Cath collect awards

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Insurers urge safe tractor checks

The GWCT Scottish Game Fair.

Scottish Game Fair makes a welcome return at Scone

High value tractors have been targeted

Rural crime fell during pandemic in Scotland in 2020

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Scottish farmers are not retiring types, say Mutual

Chris Walsh of NFU Mutual

Poor trade deals and Brexit prompt farming diversification

There has been a surge in tractor global positioning system (GPS) thefts.

Warning after surge in GPS thefts

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Business skills competition set to return to AgriScot

Utility terrain vehicle

Thieves target farmers’ costly all terrain vehicles

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Virus restrictions reduce rustling

The Holland Park scheme will see the former police headquarters on Pitt Street Glasgow replaced by four apartment blocks providing 433 homes for rent in total.

Work begins to turn former Strathclyde Police HQ into hundreds of homes for rent
Two major investors have now agreed to fund a property project that will provide more than 400 homes on the site of the former Strathclyde Police HQ in Glasgow.

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Your journey to travel insurance refund

Insurer predicts car theft spike in coming weeks as crooks target new car tech

Hilton has taken approximately 42,000 square foot across three floors at 191 West George Street in Glasgow. Picture: Contributed

Hilton to check into revamped Glasgow site

Thousands of spectators and competitors attend the three-day Scottish Game Fair. Picture: Sandy Young

Still game – fair is back to celebrate all things country at annual showcase

The worrying of sheep and other livestock by domestic dogs not only has an obvious financial and emotional impact on farmers when their animals are killed or injured, but also has an effect on the animals themselves, their productivity and welfare.

Borders dog owners asked to lead by example

Srgt Michele Lindsay, Constance Newbould at the SPARC launch of the campaign

National awareness campaign to battle livestock worrying launches in Midlothian

More exposure for latest trend in office space

Aerial photography at Scottish Game Fair July 1st 2017, Scone Palace, Scotland. Copyright Airborne Lens.

Scottish Game Fair 30th anniversary celebrations

Experts say an HMRC crackdown accounts for rise in inheritance tax receipts.

Inheritance tax receipts fifth higher amid crackdown

Criminals often target quad bikes and livestock. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

NFU Scotland makes call for vigilance on rural crime

Farmers south of the Border are angry about levels of rural crime. Picture: Chris Bacon/PA

Rural crime sparks '˜vicious cycle' of anger and frustration

NFU Mutual said its new policy is aimed at producers with less than 50 hectares. Picture: Contributed

NFU Mutual unveils new policy for smaller farm holdings

Rural crime cost almost two million this past year, with quad-bikes an item often stolen. Picture: Callum Bennetts

Quad-bikes and livestock ‘most likely rural theft’

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