BURGLARS who raided rural premises over the weekend have stolen farm machinery and veterinary drugs.

The incident took place between Friday night and Saturday morning in North Cowton, near Northallerton.

Agricultural machinery and three boxes of Calciget - a calcium-based solution used to inject cattle - were taken.

The drugs come in the form of eight 100cc bottles, which are marked as being from batch number 1294-91. Syringes and anti-septic wipes were also stolen.

Anyone with information is asked to call (01609) 783131.