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Cattery 'full to bursting' due to frisky felines

Cattery 'full to bursting' due to frisky felines

11 August 2015

A home for abandoned cats is pleading for people to rescue a moggy after a surge in admissions is pushing it to maximum capacity.

Aldi reopens after mouse infestation

Aldi reopens after mouse infestation

10 August 2015

A budget supermarket has reopened after a widespread mouse infestation was discovered in the bakery aisle.

Parrot, hamster and five dogs rescued from fire

Parrot, hamster and five dogs rescued from fire

09 August 2015

Firefighters have saved five dogs, a parrot and a hamster from a house fire.

Wandering horses now moved on

Wandering horses now moved on

08 August 2015

Wandering horses spotted around Sandwich have now been moved after they escaped and caused havoc in the town.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

07 August 2015

Why was an open-air screening of Jaws cancelled? What is Batman's preferred mode of transport?

WATCH: Dog filmed in open-backed van on motorway

WATCH: Dog filmed in open-backed van on motorway

05 August 2015

Animal lovers have condemned a driver filmed carrying a dog in an open van on the motorway - but he has defended his actions.

Tiny kittens saved by girl who wouldn’t give up

Tiny kittens saved by girl who wouldn’t give up

02 August 2015

A young girl saved the lives of two tiny kittens after she heard their cries and found them behind a garden shed just hours after being born.

Police smash car window to rescue dogs

Police smash car window to rescue dogs

01 August 2015

Police officers have smashed the window of a car to rescue two dogs who were locked inside in the heat.

Horse trapped neck-deep in mud dyke

Horse trapped neck-deep in mud dyke

01 August 2015

Rescuers battled to save the life of a mare that had slipped into a ditch.

Video: Rescued bears explore their new enclosure

Video: Rescued bears explore their new enclosure

30 July 2015

Two bears rescued from a barren concrete pit in Bulgaria have started to explore their new enclosure at a Kent wildlife park

Marvel-lous day for a dress up

Marvel-lous day for a dress up

29 July 2015

A comic book shop celebrated its first birthday with people (and dogs) getting dressed up up superheroes and villains for the occasion.

Best paws forward at dog show

Best paws forward at dog show

28 July 2015

More than a hundred members of the public gathered at a Kent raceground to let their canine companions put their best paws forward in a dog show.

Warning after 2ft adder spotted in field

Warning after 2ft adder spotted in field

28 July 2015

Dog walkers have been warned to be “extra vigilant” after an adder measuring more than 2ft long was seen slithering in fields.

Goose let loose at train station

Goose let loose at train station

26 July 2015

A goose spotted on the platform of a train station last night ended up getting a ride in the back of a police car.

Library roof repairs are delayed by nesting gulls

Library roof repairs are delayed by nesting gulls

25 July 2015

Sandwich Library will not be re-opening today as planned due to nesting seagulls delaying roof repairs.

Video: Seal makes a splash at lock

Video: Seal makes a splash at lock

24 July 2015

A seal drew a crowd when it was spotted snoozing on a Kent lock today.

Friday News Quiz

Friday News Quiz

24 July 2015

Why were crows 'drunk'? And how quickly can one man consume pickled eggs? It's the Friday News Quiz.

Letter from boy, 6, swings it for hungry monkeys

Letter from boy, 6, swings it for hungry monkeys

24 July 2015

Monkeys at a rescue centre are tucking into their favourite cereals, nuts and dried fruit... thanks to a big-hearted young fan.

Live animal exports from Ramsgate set to resume

Live animal exports from Ramsgate set to resume

23 July 2015

Protesters prepare to rally as the first shipment since March is due to leave the port tonight.

UK's smallest horse meets miniature friend

UK's smallest horse meets miniature friend

23 July 2015

The UK's smallest horse, aptly named MicroDave, has been paired in an unlikely friendship with Britain's smallest pig - Bean.

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