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Rescue mission launched to save whales stranded off Kent coast
30 September 2024A rescue mission is underway to save a pod of pilot whales stranded off the Kent coast.
Largest flock of rare birds not seen for 200 years released into wild
30 September 2024The rare birds were not seen in the Kentish skies for 200 years and have been released into the wild as part of a ground-breaking project.
Kitesurfers ‘devastated’ at beauty spot ban after ‘birds disturbed’
30 September 2024Devastated kitesurfers have been banned from a coastal Kent beauty spot they had used for more than 20 years after “disturbing birds”.
Fishing spot still closed after ‘deadly’ carp disease discovered
25 September 2024Restrictions have been put in place at a popular fishing spot after traces of a disease deadly to carp has been found.
Owner who left cat ‘smelling of infection’ banned from keeping animals
25 September 2024A woman who failed to get vet treatment for her cat who was suffering from dental disease has been banned from keeping animals for five years.
Mystery as third peacock found wandering the streets
24 September 2024An animal rescue team has been called out to save a third peacock found roaming around people’s gardens.
Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east
22 September 2024A restriction on the movement of farm animals has been extended further after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.
Lion born at Kent park marks huge milestone in the wild
22 September 2024A lion has become the first of its kind born in captivity in the UK to make a kill in the wild.
Residents’ fury as homes decision deferred
20 September 2024Residents blame council planning officer for talking councillors out of taking a decision to reject 52 homes plan.
Fines for pair who dug out badger setts
20 September 2024Two men have been fined after illegally digging out a badger sett and leaving wildlife deterrent devices.
Farm animal disease sparks countywide restriction on moving livestock
19 September 2024A countywide restriction on the movement of farm animals has been brought in after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.
Beloved and unwell brown bear to undergo historic surgery
19 September 2024A popular brown bear from Kent suffering with seizures will undergo rare surgery, never before carried out in the UK.
Sorrow as emaciated cat Beatrice abandoned on doorstep dies
18 September 2024An emaciated cat has died after being abandoned on a doorstep and left for dead
Thousands of waggy tails at one of country’s biggest dog shows
17 September 2024Dow owners and their four-legged friends enjoyed a two-day canine extravaganza.
Sadness as rare bird of prey dies after landing in Kent garden
14 September 2024A bird of prey from a species rarely seen in Kent has died despite a rescue effort by several animal lovers.
‘Miracle’ as dog missing for more than three years returns home
13 September 2024The owners of a dog suspected to have been snatched from their garden more than three years ago have described having her back as a “miracle”.
Wildlife charity loved by Hollywood star on brink of closure
13 September 2024An animal charity that boasts A-list support from actor Johnny Depp and The Kinks’ Dave Davies is on the brink of closure amid rising costs.
‘I’m disgusted my livestock keeps getting attacked by dogs’
12 September 2024A farmer is calling for dog owners to keep their animals on the lead after one of his lambs was left covered in blood from a dog attack.
20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home
10 September 2024An animal rescue charity has profiled 20 dogs up for adoption in Kent who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.
Speedboat hurtling through nature reserve sparks wildlife concerns
05 September 2024Footage of a boat motoring through a beauty spot has sparked environmental concerns about visitors disturbing birds that face extinction.
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