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Rising number of seal sightings

Rising number of seal sightings

12 September 2014

People taking to the waters off the coast of Sheppey can expect to see more seals after a rise in their population locally.

Six strange sights spotted on Kent roads

Six strange sights spotted on Kent roads

12 September 2014

Giraffes, naked cyclists and giant trains are just some of the odd things seen on the county's motorways.

Heartache as cat's tail amputated after shooting

Heartache as cat's tail amputated after shooting

11 September 2014

A woman has told of her distress at her cat's tail having to be amputated after a senseless shooting.

Dogs lead the way on fundraiser

Dogs lead the way on fundraiser

10 September 2014

Dozens of dogs put their best feet forward in a fundraiser for a hospice.

Nine-month-old puppy rescued from cliff

Nine-month-old puppy rescued from cliff

10 September 2014

Firefighters rescued a schih tzu puppy from a cliff this afternoon in Capel-le-Ferne.

Armed robber scared off by rottweiler faces long prison sentence

Armed robber scared off by rottweiler faces long prison sentence

09 September 2014

A gang member who burst into a couple's flat brandishing a knife - only to be scared off by their dog - has been told he faces a long jail sentence.

On the loose hawk flies into couple's home

On the loose hawk flies into couple's home

08 September 2014

A Sheerness couple found themselves with an unexpected visitor after a bird of prey flew in through their front door.

Mongolian Moose takes starring role in new film

Mongolian Moose takes starring role in new film

08 September 2014

A 71-year-old amateur naturalist's 12-year project to find a rare moose in the wild will come to a climax next Wednesday.

Max has a new life... but now needs a new foot

Max has a new life... but now needs a new foot

08 September 2014

A campaign has been launched to fund a bionic foot for a neglected dog rescued from Romania where he was chained up in cruel conditions.

 Pension-age poultry are saved from slaughter

Pension-age poultry are saved from slaughter

08 September 2014

Nearly 200 chickens have been re-homed by a volunteer from Eccles.

Beach ban for metal detectors

Beach ban for metal detectors

07 September 2014

An oyster company has banned metal detectors from a beach, accusing detectorists of 'stealing' artifacts.

 Dog death driver comes forward

Dog death driver comes forward

07 September 2014

The hit and run driver responsible for killing a couple's beloved pet dog has come forward following an appeal.

Missing Moggie Marmie's Army march on

Missing Moggie Marmie's Army march on

06 September 2014

Supporters paraded through the streets of Maidstone today in the latest initiative to raise awareness of a lost cat.

Five gorillas raised in Kent wildlife park found dead

Five gorillas raised in Kent wildlife park found dead

06 September 2014

A Kent conservationist has described his devastation after five gorillas he released into the wild as part of an ambitious experiment were found dead.

Missing... the EastEnders parrot

Missing... the EastEnders parrot

05 September 2014

A parrot who sings the EastEnders theme tune - even when Emmerdale is on - has gone missing from his home.

Top dog proves to be TV gold

Top dog proves to be TV gold

04 September 2014

Old English sheepdog Spud has found success after joining paint company Dulux as their mascot.

Horror as plague of rats infests school footpath

Horror as plague of rats infests school footpath

04 September 2014

Health fears have been sparked by dozens of rats infesting a footpath used by hundreds of school children and dog walkers.

RSPB builds 1km trench to stop crime at reserve

RSPB builds 1km trench to stop crime at reserve

04 September 2014

Reserve bosses have built a moat-style ditch at a nature reserve - to keep out egg thieves, hare hunters and nuisance bikers.

Owners’ appeal to find injured cat

Owners’ appeal to find injured cat

03 September 2014

The owners of a moggy attacked by a dog last week, say they just want to know if she is alive or dead after a mystery woman took her to the vets.

Rottweiler saves pregnant woman from knife gang

Rottweiler saves pregnant woman from knife gang

03 September 2014

A pet rottweiler scared off armed gang members who forced their way into a flat and held a knife to a pregnant woman's throat.

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