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Rare black lamb birth an Easter miracle

Rare black lamb birth an Easter miracle

05 April 2015

A breeder in Dartford has seen the birth of a highly rare lamb.

The monster spider that feasts on false widows

The monster spider that feasts on false widows

04 April 2015

It's black, hairy, and so big it even eats the feared false widow - meet the monster living in this Kent conservatory.

Welcome to the world

Welcome to the world

03 April 2015

The lambing season is now in full swing as this picture of new-borns in a field in Godmersham shows.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

03 April 2015

How much of the past week's news do you remember? Test yourself with our Friday News Quiz.

April fools... that were actually true

April fools... that were actually true

01 April 2015

Every year there are stories that make you check it's not April 1. Here are six of our favourites.

Kent sees massive increase in dog attacks

Kent sees massive increase in dog attacks

01 April 2015

The number of people injured in dog attacks has risen by 357% since 2012 - but fewer people are being charged.

And it's a visit from him....

And it's a visit from him....

31 March 2015

Two Ronnies legend Corbett to open Marsh animal sanctuary.

Zoo receives lifeline to remain open over Easter

Zoo receives lifeline to remain open over Easter

31 March 2015

Staff at Eagle Heights wildlife park have thanked supporters after they raised £8,000 following an appeal to save the centre from closure.

Warning after 'spate' of cat poisonings

Warning after 'spate' of cat poisonings

29 March 2015

A grieving pet owner has called for animal lovers to be vigilant after her cat and at least one other were poisoned.

Dead pony found dumped in village

Dead pony found dumped in village

27 March 2015

A dead horse was discovered on a pallet in Ringlestone Road, Headcorn.

One man and his dog aim to make the Finnish Line

One man and his dog aim to make the Finnish Line

27 March 2015

After a week of driving through Europe, Osa is finally in the home of his ancestors ready to trace his family tree.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

27 March 2015

What were scammers trying to convince people to buy earlier this week? Test your knowledge with the Friday News Quiz.

Hypnotised gameshow contestant 'thought snake was Beyonce'

Hypnotised gameshow contestant 'thought snake was Beyonce'

27 March 2015

A Kent dog walker is to appear on an ITV's You're Back in the Room tomorrow, where she puts her head in a snake enclosure.

Pets point the way to classy prizes

Pets point the way to classy prizes

19 March 2015

Animal lover Christine Naden is delighted after her two pet pooches collected top honours at Crufts.

'Landmark' fishing scheme due for debate in parliament

'Landmark' fishing scheme due for debate in parliament

18 March 2015

Kent MP will lead calls for a new fishing scheme to protect livelihoods of the county's fishermen and end restrictive EU fishing quotas after Budget.

Second canary theft in less than a week

Second canary theft in less than a week

18 March 2015

Two separate flocks of canaries were snatched from their avaries by two separate bird thieves.

Police appeal for help to find missing dog

Police appeal for help to find missing dog

17 March 2015

Kent Police are appealing for the public to come forward if they have any information about the theft of a shih tzu.

Season’s bleatings

Season’s bleatings

13 March 2015

Cute and frisky: There's a flock of newborn spring lambs ready to meet the public this weekend at Hadlow College

Bred to death - the pug that never stood a chance

Bred to death - the pug that never stood a chance

13 March 2015

A woman is campaigning against puppy farming after buying a 12-week-old pug that was suffering horrific birth defects and had to be put down.

Is Kent set for slug invasion?

Is Kent set for slug invasion?

13 March 2015

Gardeners could be slugging it out with the slimy pests this summer as conditions favour the hermaphrodite molluscs.

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