Sam Durham
@jsamd.bsky.social
South Devon. Work involves #farming #ruralcrime. Probably a green leftie. Twitter refugee. Was there at Wembley in 1986 (& 2024!) #oufc. Waiting for the great leap forwards…. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-durham-42b74651/
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Livestock worrying advice and support #ruralcrime www.nfuonline.com/news/livesto...
What to do if you are a victim of livestock worrying
Livestock worrying occurs when dogs attack or chase livestock on agricultural land. Read our advice on what to do if you've been affected by livestock worrying.
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March 19, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Livestock worrying advice and support #ruralcrime www.nfuonline.com/news/livesto...
Two men fined and banned for decade over Lincolnshire hare coursing #ruralcrime www.farminguk.com/news/two-men...
Two men fined and banned for decade over Lincolnshire hare coursing
Two men have been fined and banned for a decade after admitting hare coursing on farmland in Lincolnshire, as courts and police step up efforts.
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February 26, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Two men fined and banned for decade over Lincolnshire hare coursing #ruralcrime www.farminguk.com/news/two-men...
UK cost of livestock worrying rises to almost £2m #ruralcrime #NFU www.nfuonline.com/news/nfu-mut...
NFU Mutual livestock worrying figures rise by 10%
New figures from NFU Mutual have revealed that farm animals worth an estimated £1.95 million were severely injured or killed by dogs in 2025, up 10% from the previous year. The NFU has been campaignin...
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February 20, 2026 at 11:51 AM
UK cost of livestock worrying rises to almost £2m #ruralcrime #NFU www.nfuonline.com/news/nfu-mut...
Hare coursers convicted Humberside #ruralcrime www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2585631...
Two men fined after being caught with dogs and coursing equipment in East Yorkshire
Two men have been convicted of being equipped to search for brown hares with dogs after being found with dogs and equipment near Goole.
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February 19, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Hare coursers convicted Humberside #ruralcrime www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/2585631...
'People who hurt animals can go on to hurt people' #ruralcrime www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Forensic vet and police work to convict violent offenders
Dr Sean Taylor is a forensic veterinarian who works with Lincolnshire Police to convict criminals.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:52 AM
'People who hurt animals can go on to hurt people' #ruralcrime www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Three men sentenced after hare coursing dog had to be put down #ruralcrime www.hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...
Three men sentenced after hare coursing dog had to be put down
Three men have been sentenced over a hare coursing incident in Lincolnshire...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Three men sentenced after hare coursing dog had to be put down #ruralcrime www.hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hit...
‘It’s a matter of time before a farmer is seriously injured’: on the trail of hare coursers in Wiltshire
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‘It’s a matter of time before a farmer is seriously injured’: on the trail of hare coursers in Wiltshire
Police show the Guardian around hotspots for a rural crime that has links to international gangs – and is on the rise
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January 1, 2026 at 10:14 AM
‘It’s a matter of time before a farmer is seriously injured’: on the trail of hare coursers in Wiltshire
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Unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals #ruralcrime www.gov.uk/government/n...
Unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals
New law strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals.
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December 18, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals #ruralcrime www.gov.uk/government/n...
Livestock worrying Bill set to unlock greater policing powers #ruralcrime www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-...
NFU welcomes livestock worrying bill set to pass into law
Police will be given greater powers to crack down on irresponsible dog owners whose pets attack livestock under new legislation Read more on the NFU's response and work on livestock worrying.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Livestock worrying Bill set to unlock greater policing powers #ruralcrime www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-...
2 Men sentenced for Hare Coursing #ruralcrime www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/la...
Rural Task Force tackling wildlife crime
Officers from the team have been stopping vehicles suspected to be linked to hare coursing and poaching.
www.kent.police.uk
December 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
2 Men sentenced for Hare Coursing #ruralcrime www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/la...
NFU calls for national rural crime focus as PCCs scrapped www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-... #ruralcrime
NFU calls for national rural crime focus as police and crime commissioners scrapped
The NFU is calling on the government to ensure rural crime is given a clear national priority, following the Home Office’s announcement that police and crime commissioner positions will be abolished o...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:05 AM
NFU calls for national rural crime focus as PCCs scrapped www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-... #ruralcrime
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Which one is more English?
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Which one is more English?
Two men sentenced for hare coursing #ruralcrime #harecoursing Lincolnshire www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Two men sentenced for hare coursing in Spalding
Scott Pritchard and William Johnson travelled to Lincolnshire to kill hares, police say.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Two men sentenced for hare coursing #ruralcrime #harecoursing Lincolnshire www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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‘People just lie’: How Riverford’s Guy Singh-Watson became the most brutally honest farmer in Britain
‘People just lie’: How Riverford’s Guy Singh-Watson became the most brutally honest farmer in Britain
The organic veg pioneer talks to the Guardian about being unemployable, his unconventional father and his recent autism diagnosis
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August 24, 2025 at 5:53 AM
‘People just lie’: How Riverford’s Guy Singh-Watson became the most brutally honest farmer in Britain
How to prevent theft on farm via @NFUtweets #ruralcrime www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-...
Theft on farm – guidance and support
Has your farm been targeted by thieves? We've put together guidance on how you can prevent against theft on farm, covering machinery, fuel and livestock theft.
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July 29, 2025 at 9:49 AM
How to prevent theft on farm via @NFUtweets #ruralcrime www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-...
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The final report of @thetimes.com Crime and Justice Commission is published today. This is our ten point plan to transform a broken system
April 14, 2025 at 6:53 AM
The final report of @thetimes.com Crime and Justice Commission is published today. This is our ten point plan to transform a broken system
April 9, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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It gets more Brexity by the minute…
“.. We’re just in such a state of shock. We just don’t really even know how to respond,” Gilkerson said. “Everyone thinks all farmers voted for this, but we did not vote for this.”
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March 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
It gets more Brexity by the minute…
