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Awk-ward seagull trapped in town store

Awk-ward seagull trapped in town store

06 June 2014

A seagull was trapped overhead by steel wire in an Asda store.

Dog to be destroyed after killer attack

Dog to be destroyed after killer attack

05 June 2014

A grandmother was covered in blood and one of her dogs killed after a vicious attack by three dogs.

Dog's agony after swallowing lethal-looking fish hook

Dog's agony after swallowing lethal-looking fish hook

04 June 2014

The dog in this x-ray is lucky to be alive after a 5cm fish hook lodged itself inside him.

Horse rescued as transport topples over

Horse rescued as transport topples over

01 June 2014

Firefighters from Strood were called to the Wainscott bypass yesterday afternoon after a horse box toppled over.

Councillor dishes the dirt... on human poo request

Councillor dishes the dirt... on human poo request

01 June 2014

A homeowner shocked a councillor... by calling him up to clear human poo from his front garden.

 RSPCA calls for sheep checks

RSPCA calls for sheep checks

29 May 2014

The Port of Dover, and other ports in the country, have been urged by the RSPCA to check all sheep exports.

Dog owners warned to protect against deadly virus

Dog owners warned to protect against deadly virus

29 May 2014

The death of a puppy which contracted a lethal virus has sparked calls for more dog vaccinations in Snodland.

Owner's anger at cabbie after puppy run over

Owner's anger at cabbie after puppy run over

25 May 2014

An owner has hit out at a taxi driver who drove off without leaving his name after running over her puppy.

Owner banned after eight horses die in 'shocking' neglect

Owner banned after eight horses die in 'shocking' neglect

23 May 2014

A man has been banned from owning horses - but spared jail - after eight horses he was supposed to be looking after died from neglect.

Conservationist tells of dire winter for county’s bees

Conservationist tells of dire winter for county’s bees

23 May 2014

As environmentalists discuss ways of protecting Kent’s bee population, a Sheppey honey seller has spoken of a “dreadful” winter for her insects.

Charity's grim warning to dog owners

Charity's grim warning to dog owners

22 May 2014

Kent's dog owners would be more likely to leave their dog in a hot car than their mobile phone, a shock poll has revealed.

Puppies left virtually bald in 'appalling' neglect case

Puppies left virtually bald in 'appalling' neglect case

21 May 2014

Three puppies were dumped in full sun on a street with infected eyes and a skin condition so bad they were virtually bald.

Buzz for queens of the Marsh

Buzz for queens of the Marsh

21 May 2014

More queen bees from a once-vanished species have introduced to Dungeness.

Man bitten by dog and chased by pack

Man bitten by dog and chased by pack

19 May 2014

A man was bitten three times by a dog and chased by a pack - before the owner laughed and threatened violence.

Concern for birds’ nests

Concern for birds’ nests

17 May 2014

An animal lover is urging to Islanders to be alert when pruning their shrubs and bushes.

Noisy bird ruffles feathers

Noisy bird ruffles feathers

16 May 2014

A complaint about a noisy cockerel in a rural part of the Island led to fears it was going to be “removed” by Swale council.

Shock as 'sad creatures' rescued from dog breeder

Shock as 'sad creatures' rescued from dog breeder

15 May 2014

A new-born black puppy was among more than a dozen 'sad' dogs rescued from the cold, dark shed of a breeder.

Ducklings rescued from busy road

Ducklings rescued from busy road

15 May 2014

A family of young shelducks which were found on a busy road have been taken to a wildlife sanctuary until they are old enough to be released.

Help me find love for my crocodile

Help me find love for my crocodile

14 May 2014

Former Gravesend and Northfleet FC manager who shares his bungalow with a 6ft crocodile is appealing for a mate for his reptile pal.

Gay penguins cause a flap at wildlife park

Gay penguins cause a flap at wildlife park

14 May 2014

Male penguins Jumbs and Kermit have shunned female company for family life with a new foster chick.

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