Thanks Greatest Hits Radio News @greatesthitsrad Greatest Hits Radio for speaking with Country Land & Business Assn Director Tim Bamford today about the impact rural crime has on isolated communities. Police forces need proper resourcing to tackle organised criminal gangs to protect farmers and rural communities

Police from County Watch have thanks to a very diligent member of public recovered stolen property and cash today , stolen earlier from a vehicle. Please remember not to leave valuables in cars, these are vulnerable to being broken into in beauty spots. #HantsRural #3827

#Damage to a farmer's #Combine #Harvester, over the weekend and more Hare Coursing means that we are out in the Rural areas this evening. We have the #Drone with us. It has an amazing zoom and thermal camera. This allows us to cover large areas. 23206 and 17761 #HantsRural

Stop waste criminals dumping illegally collected waste on your premises ⛔ You will face clean-up costs that could be over £200,000. If you find waste dumped in your property or on your land, report to our incident hotline: 0800 80 70 60. #WasteCrimeWednesday

Man charged in connection with Broughton wildlife crime investigation. James Kempster, 37, of Marchwood Road in Totton, has been charged with possession and criminal damage offences. Please click on the link below for more info. orlo.uk/gjnn5 #10625 #HantsRural

Overnight 10th-11th August, 44 Beulah (Ewes & Suffolk)/Hampshire cross (lambs) marked with JB sprayed in green and a purple dot on their necks were stolen from a farm in Fareham. Anyone with information please contact police quoting crime ref: 44240345688 #HantsRural #10625

Countrywatch conducted more Op Traverse patrols deterring offending on River Test this evening. This is a protracted issue and efforts are ongoing to protect rural river communities #HantsRural #3827

If it's your waste, it's your responsibility! #SCRAPflytipping Always use a registered waste carrier, check one in your area on the Environment AgencySE website: orlo.uk/947kN orlo.uk/NwCqr #HantsRural #10625 Hampshire County Council Country Land & Business Assn National Farmers' Union Forestry Commission

We were out and about on Op Traverse patrols last Friday in Test Valley's hotspot areas. Always happy to stop and chat with our Riverkeepers, a few orlo.uk/TclJL leaflets & signs handed out. Please continue to report. #HantsRural #10625 Environment AgencySE Angling Trust

Crimerstoppers - New campaign across Hampshire - 5 Things to speak up about burglaries. Click here for more information: orlo.uk/Crimestoppers_… 100% anonymously reporting via 0800 555 111 or safe & secure online - orlo.uk/KlzYk #HantsRural #10625 Crime Stoppers - UK

Heading to the countryside this bank holiday weekend or the last week of the summer holidays? Following thefts from vehicles in rural areas we are raising information and advice on how to keep your vehicle secure, visit our website: orlo.uk/xS0n7 #HantsRural #10625

We are investigating reports of dogs running loose in agricultural land, they can be a risk to livestock & are the responsibility of their owners regardless of if they know they are out or not! Please keep your dog under control at all times #OperationRecall #HantsRural #21195

Hare coursing is illegal - Help us Stop it! In Progress? Dial 999 Quoting ‘Op Galileo’ Already taken place then call 101 or report online: orlo.uk/jVPtt Alternatively report anonymously via Crimestoppers : orlo.uk/p5Mtu #HantsRural #10625 Crimestoppers

144 miles covered today on patrols around the New Forest. From Totton to Breamore, Exbury to Bisterne; always on the lookout for suspicious activity & helping to keep the roads safer while doing so, when I was able to get by! Engine off, they were not mooving! #HantsRural #21195

Currently booked on and on patrol with HantsPolRural and also South Central Ambulance Service. As well as conducting rural patrols, I also respond on behalf of SCAS should any medical emergencies come in whilst I'm not committed. 99410

We’re expanding our advocacy efforts to ensure deer welfare is a priority in policies and legislation. Raising awareness about deer welfare issues is crucial—let's make a difference together! Learn more: ow.ly/RcjP50SPX57 #TogetherForDeer #DeerWelfare Photo: D. Vicius

⚠️🚔 Welcome to the latest edition of Rural Times 🚔⚠️ With articles on recent crimes such as hare coursing, poaching, and machinery theft. And some updates on our local wildlife 🦭 🐬 🦅 Read it here 👇 orlo.uk/HW1na #HantsRural © Cover image by Steve Laycock

This photo was taken at 715pm today on Roger Penny Way near the location of 2 recent hit & run animal fatalities. From my spot on the roadside I was able to count 10 ponies nearby, how many can you see? Even in this light it was difficult to notice them all #HantsRural #21195

Heading to the Alresford Show this Saturday? The Country Watch team will be there - why not come and speak to us? More details of the show are here >>> orlo.uk/C6DLy #HantsRural

🦌 As we approach the deer rutting season, we urge drivers to be DEER AWARE. If you hit a deer on a Hampshire road, please call 999. Watch the police & British Deer Society (BDS) video below to learn more, and visit our webpage for full details: orlo.uk/MvI8w #HantsRural