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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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.
www.gov.uk
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.
www.nfuonline.com
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...
www.nfuonline.com
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
www.theguardian.com
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.
www.nfuonline.com
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…
January 28, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Consultation on Sentencing Guidelines for hare coursing #ruralcrime #wildlifecrime #NFU www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/news/item/se...
Sentencing Council consults on guideline for sentencing hare coursing offences – Sentencing
www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
January 23, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Consultation on Sentencing Guidelines for hare coursing #ruralcrime #wildlifecrime #NFU www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/news/item/se...
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NEW: Why do we always think crime is rising, even when it isn’t?
This week I looked at one of the big data mysteries. Britain is 2/3 less violent than the 1990s; thefts were higher pre-lockdown
Why, then, doesn’t it feel like it?
1/8
@thetimes.com
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/b63d...
This week I looked at one of the big data mysteries. Britain is 2/3 less violent than the 1990s; thefts were higher pre-lockdown
Why, then, doesn’t it feel like it?
1/8
@thetimes.com
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/b63d...
December 1, 2024 at 9:26 AM
NEW: Why do we always think crime is rising, even when it isn’t?
This week I looked at one of the big data mysteries. Britain is 2/3 less violent than the 1990s; thefts were higher pre-lockdown
Why, then, doesn’t it feel like it?
1/8
@thetimes.com
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/b63d...
This week I looked at one of the big data mysteries. Britain is 2/3 less violent than the 1990s; thefts were higher pre-lockdown
Why, then, doesn’t it feel like it?
1/8
@thetimes.com
🔗 www.thetimes.com/article/b63d...
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New data on farms and inheritance tax: a third of farm estates over £1.5m aren’t farmers but wealthy people avoiding IHT by sinking money into farmland.
The Budget hits farmers too hard and tax avoiders too lightly. It needs to change.
The Budget hits farmers too hard and tax avoiders too lightly. It needs to change.
November 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM
New data on farms and inheritance tax: a third of farm estates over £1.5m aren’t farmers but wealthy people avoiding IHT by sinking money into farmland.
The Budget hits farmers too hard and tax avoiders too lightly. It needs to change.
The Budget hits farmers too hard and tax avoiders too lightly. It needs to change.
