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Police said Evie Watson had pleaded guilty to a livestock worrying offence at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on August 27. She was ordered to pay £750 despite the dogs causing £7,400 in damages

Work had finished for the day and it was time to wind down with a drink with my wife. I had one sip when my father called to say there had been another dog attack on the calves

Police said nine ewes and two lambs had died during the incident

"This is the sort of thing which keeps crofters and farmers awake at night"

NSA's chief executive Phil Stocker said he could not support furthering the public's right to access the countryside without increased protection for farmers, businesses and livestock due to 'irresponsible' behaviour

This week from Íæż½ã½ã editor Olivia Midgley

Police Scotland have launched an appeal to find those responsible

"Always keep your dog under control around other animals and if you see a dog on the loose worrying animals, report it to us"

Loose dogs have savaged 18 calves in an attack which the farmer said was 'up there with one of the grimmest things I have ever seen'.

Reporter Chris Brayford discusses the impact livestock worrying can have on farmers and why respect from dog owners for the countryside is paramount to solving the problem in the future.