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Ducks dumped by bottle bank

Ducks dumped by bottle bank

12 June 2017

Three ducks were dumped next to a bottle bank at the side of the road.

Rats scare at hospital

Rats scare at hospital

12 June 2017

Pest control experts had to be called in after rodents were seen outside a ward building.

Owner of 'dirty' pizza shop fined

Owner of 'dirty' pizza shop fined

10 June 2017

A businessman whose takeaway was shut down after cockroaches were found in his dirty kitchen has been fined for continuing to sell food to the public.

VIDEO: Dog thrown out of van

VIDEO: Dog thrown out of van

09 June 2017

Watch the moment a callous dog owner abandoned his pet in a country lane.

Two trapped swans on train tracks

Two trapped swans on train tracks

08 June 2017

A pair of swans stuck on a set of train tracks caused delays this afternoon.

Fox 'shot at Sainsbury's'

Fox 'shot at Sainsbury's'

07 June 2017

Animal lovers are up in arms after a fox is believed to have been shot at a supermarket.

Can you help war hero fulfil lifelong dream?

Can you help war hero fulfil lifelong dream?

05 June 2017

A 94-year-old, who has more than 100 medals, has shocked his family by saying his biggest wish is to hold a tarantula.

Residents slam sky lantern festival

Residents slam sky lantern festival

04 June 2017

Worried residents are signing a petition against plans for a large lantern festival.

'We’re not a boozer with animals, we are now a zoo'

'We’re not a boozer with animals, we are now a zoo'

02 June 2017

A couple who dreamed of turning their pub into a zoo have finally been granted their licence.

All white now!

All white now!

02 June 2017

This blurry image of a white squirrel was captured on a quiet residential estate today.

Howls of protest at beach dog ban

Howls of protest at beach dog ban

01 June 2017

More than 80 dog walkers took a stand on a popular beach in defiance of plans to exclude their pets.

Animal magic makes the day for clients

Animal magic makes the day for clients

31 May 2017

Rabbits, reptiles, tortoises and mice met residents at a care home during an animal therapy session.

Birds hold up £3 million project

Birds hold up £3 million project

31 May 2017

Workers were forced to down tools after a protected species was found to be nesting in a construction site.

School’s warning over bee swarm discovery

School’s warning over bee swarm discovery

25 May 2017

Staff at a junior school have alerted parents after a bees' nest was found on the site.

Giant huntsman spider found clinging to wall

Giant huntsman spider found clinging to wall

25 May 2017

A huntsman spider the size of a hand has been taken away by the RSPCA and quarantined after being found clinging to a wall at a Kent home.

Kittens dumped in cardboard box

Kittens dumped in cardboard box

25 May 2017

Six tiny kittens dumped in a cardboard box on a nature reserve with a message saying 'Pls find us a good home' are being looked after by the RSPCA.

Bees cause buzz in high street

Bees cause buzz in high street

23 May 2017

A swarm of bees have been causing quite a buzz in a village High Street today after latching onto a fence.

Polite pig puppetry brings heartwarming tale to stage

Polite pig puppetry brings heartwarming tale to stage

23 May 2017

An adaptation of the lovable tale of Babe, The Sheep-Pig comes to the Kent stage, with porker puppetry supplied by a local actor.

Squirrel stuck on pole for two days

Squirrel stuck on pole for two days

22 May 2017

Firefighters were called to help rescue a squirrel which had been stuck up a telegraph pole for two days.

Cats, dogs, a rat and a duck turned up for a church service

Cats, dogs, a rat and a duck turned up for a church service

21 May 2017

It was all creatures great and small when the Rev Cindy Kent staged a special thanksgiving service for pets.

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