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Tiny sheep 'bleets' world record

Tiny sheep 'bleets' world record

25 April 2015

Ewe better baa-leive it – a rare breed sheep born in a small Kent village is expected to be crowned the world’s tiniest.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

24 April 2015

How many cats should Canterbury Cathedral have? What was mistaken for a bomb? Test you knowledge with the Friday News Quiz.

A fine mess!

A fine mess!

24 April 2015

How many fines did one Kent council hand out for dog fouling in three years? It's less than you think, and a third of the fines were never paid.

Largest Kent gathering of Labradors

Largest Kent gathering of Labradors

23 April 2015

A charity in Kent is aiming to set a county record for the biggest, official gathering of Labradors.

Missing: Canterbury Cathedral cat

Missing: Canterbury Cathedral cat

22 April 2015

A cathedral cat's been dubbed a nave - after he went missing from the precincts days ago.

Increase in reports of animal cruelty

Increase in reports of animal cruelty

22 April 2015

RSPCA figures show Kent has the second highest number of animal cruelty reports in the south east, and the number is rising. Warning: graphic image.

Idyllic trail reveal between two Maidstone villages

Idyllic trail reveal between two Maidstone villages

22 April 2015

We reveal Maidstone's hidden gem.

Wounded owl safe after motorway rescue

Wounded owl safe after motorway rescue

21 April 2015

The fate of an owl found left stranded on a busy motorway could have been far worse if not for the help of a nearby police roads team.

Skydiving John to the rescue of abandoned dogs

Skydiving John to the rescue of abandoned dogs

18 April 2015

A man who rescued a dog is on a mission to help other abandoned canines - and is now jumping out of a plane for them.

Cat dies after being shot with airgun

Cat dies after being shot with airgun

17 April 2015

Distressed owners had to have their cat put down after it was shot in the neck with an airgun pellet.

Owner shell-shocked as missing tortoise turns up a year on

Owner shell-shocked as missing tortoise turns up a year on

17 April 2015

A pensioner left devastated when her pet tortoise went missing a year ago has been left shell-shocked after the animal turned up 22 miles away.

Friday News Quiz

Friday News Quiz

17 April 2015

Why did people leave a Tinie Tempah gig in a bad mood? Which Kent celebrity enjoyed their birthday this week? Test yourself with our Friday news quiz.

Video: Ambam - the gorilla who thinks he's a human - turns 25

Video: Ambam - the gorilla who thinks he's a human - turns 25

14 April 2015

A gorilla internet sensation - who walks on his hind legs like a human - celebrated his quarter century today... with a cake!

Animal rights charity stages Grand National protest

Animal rights charity stages Grand National protest

11 April 2015

A Kent animal rights group has scaled a plinth in Trafalgar Square to protest against the Grand National.

Hunt for pizza-loving parrot who whistles 'The Good, Bad and Ugly'

Hunt for pizza-loving parrot who whistles 'The Good, Bad and Ugly'

11 April 2015

An owner is desperate to be reunited with his parrot - who loves nothing better than a slice of pizza.

Friday News Quiz

Friday News Quiz

10 April 2015

How much of the past week's news do you remember?

 Fair day for rescue centre

Fair day for rescue centre

10 April 2015

A rescue dog charity in Sandwich is hosting a Bits and Bobs fair on Saturday.

Warning after fishing wire pierces dog's mouth

Warning after fishing wire pierces dog's mouth

08 April 2015

A man has issued a plea to anglers and a warning to dog owners after his pet pierced his lip with discarded fishing wire.

Dog shot by pellet gun

Dog shot by pellet gun

06 April 2015

A family have warned other owners after their dog survived a nasty pellet gun hit. Warning: graphic image inside.

Double trouble as baby baboons come out to play

Double trouble as baby baboons come out to play

06 April 2015

Visitors at a Kent wildlife park have got their first glimpse of two new baby gelada baboons who have come out to explore their surroundings.

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