Hare Coursing tagged articles - Bedford Independent

Bedfordshire farming leader says tackling rural crime must remain a top priority

A Bedfordshire farmer who has encountered multiple incidents of rural crime, has praised the positive work being done to tackle the issue in the county and expressed hope that this progress will continue...

Shocking video prompts MP and countryside campaigners to call for action on hare coursing

North East Bedfordshire MP, Richard Fuller (Conservative) has joined rural campaigners to call for action after shocking footage emerged of a large illegal hare coursing event in a field...

Beds Police team up with six other forces to combat illegal blood sport

Bedfordshire Police have joined up with six neighbouring forces in the Eastern Region to combat illegal blood sport, hare coursing. Hare coursing is an illegal blood sport, where dogs are used to catch and kill hares...

RSPCA “warmly welcomes” Bedfordshire MP’s Bill to tackle hare coursing

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has "warmly welcomed" legislation proposed by Conservative North Bedfordshire MP, Richard Fuller, to tackle the crime of hare coursing...

Rural crime across Bedford Borough targeted in week of action

Bedfordshire Police's Sentinel Rural team has part in a national week of action to target a variety of rural crimes in the area. In partnership with the National Farmers’...

Two arrested for illegal hare coursing in Great Barford

Bedfordshire Police have arrested two people and seized two cars as part of their crack down on illegal hare coursing in North Bedfordshire. They were called...

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