Rugby Rural Area
Warwickshire 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 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 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 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…
Read MoreMissing Cow Found Safe and Well
We are really pleased to report that the missing cow we sent an alert out on earlier in the week has been found safe and well and is now happy back with her calf. Huge thanks to everyone who shared and looked out for her, it really did help.
Read MoreCow Missing in Church Lawford
Upate – Cow Found and Safely Back with Calf We have received a report of a Red Poll Cross cow, rich brown colour, approximately 8/9 years old missing from a field in Church Lawford. She went missing on Saturday 2nd September. The cow did have a calf so will have a full udder. The calf…
Read MoreRural Crime Team Newsletter
Please find attached the latest Rural Crime Team newsletter for your information: Newsletter August 2023
Read MoreGPS Equipment Stolen From Tractors Near Austrey
Crime Ref: 23/37232/23 At around 02.15/02.30 hrs yesterday morning (01/09/23), offenders entered a rural property near Austrey and stole GPS equipment from tractors on the yard. It is believed that they parked a vehicle nearby and went back to it after committing the theft. Did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the area around this…
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