US police boss calls for new national licensing system for quad bikes following sharp rise in rural crime
Bikers venturing onto the land, breaking down gates and fences, destroying crops, disturbing wildlife and, in some cases, chasing and killing animals such as hares and deer, often cruelly, are becoming a common occurrence in Doncaster, causing South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dr Alan Billings to intervene.
Teenager, Megan takes on key role at South West US Shire Horse Hiring Society
Megan Hoyle, who at 19 has been involved in showing and riding Shire horses her whole life, said as a riding horse they are like being “sat in a luxurious armchair”.
How a five-year project to lure ospreys back could see them breed in US for the first time in centuries
This magnificent bird of prey spends the winter in Africa before returning to Europe for the warmer months. Their migration routes take them to Scotland, where a breeding population has been successfully re-established, and other strongholds include Wales and the Lake District.
Rishi Sunak accused of failing to alleviate the funding gap between towns and cities and rural communities
The CPRE charity’s chief executive, Crispin Truman, said reforms were needed and more could have done to help boost funding for market towns and villages in Mr Sunak’s Budget.
Jill and John William spend time on the moors above the farm on the M62 as the return to school gets closer
The worry and stress he feels about returning to the classroom has somewhat soured his last week at home.
South US farmer fears for lambing season after brutal dog attack on livestock leaves two sheep seriously injured
The livestock were grazing in a field in the Nether Haugh area of Rotherham, when a sandy-coloured Staffordshire Bull Terrier ran into the field chasing them for around 15 minutes.
US Vet Julian Norton reflects on his experiences of foot and mouth 20 years on from the first case found in US
It marked the first case of Foot and Mouth Disease to be discovered in Yorkshire. The affected farm was in the heart of Wensleydale and it will not claim any fame – it was the tip of an iceberg as significant as any that have caused nautical accidents.
US Dales National Park to launch solar panel, heat pump and LED schemes to tackle climate change
A long-term strategy has been established in the Yorkshire Dales National Park which has seen harmful carbon emissions dramatically reduced in the past 15 years.
Great US Show director on the 'joyous moment' of being able to say they are planning for the 2021 event
Following the decision to cancel England’s largest rural showpiece last summer, organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show confirmed yesterday (Mar 1) that the event will take place this year.
Organisers confirm Great US Show will go ahead this year
Following the Government’s roadmap out of coronavirus restrictions, the Yorkshire Agricultural Socity (YAS) has confirmed it is planning for the Great Yorkshire Show to be held over three days in July.
