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Animal park owner’s emotional farewell to hand-reared lions
23 October 2024An animal park owner has bid an emotional farewell to two lions he helped hand-rear with his daughter.
Traps, cameras and a kebab - Huge search for missing Spaniel sees M25 shut eight times
23 October 2024When a “timid” dog went missing from a friend’s garden word quickly spread online, sparking a huge 11-day search which even saw several road closures.
From chickens to children - what are the noises angering Kent’s neighbours?
21 October 2024There were 9,000-plus noise complaints in Kent last year - but with children playing and babies crying among the gripes are we becoming less tolerant?
Motorists warned as ‘distressed’ stag almost hit by cars
20 October 2024Motorists are being warned to watch out for a large stag spotted in areas the animals are “never seen”.
Warning over ‘killer’ insects invading Kent
19 October 2024Experts are warning people to remain vigilant as nests of a killer insect continue to be discovered in the county.
Mum seriously bruised after being hurled into air by charging cow
17 October 2024A walk with the family left one mum covered in bruises after she was thrown into the air by a cow and got stuck on its horn during a shock attack.
'I just want to sit in my garden but jungle next door has attracted dead rats and flies'
17 October 2024A furious council tenant has criticised the local authority over a mound of rubbish bags in the garden next door he claims attracted rats to his home.
Rangers 'astonished' at discovery of two bison calves
17 October 2024Rangers in charge of a rewilding project in ancient woodlands have been left stunned after the sudden arrival of two bison calves just days apart.
Animal rescue charity warns of closure risk
16 October 2024An animal rescue service which has helped reunite thousands of pets with their owners over the last decade could soon close due to a lack of funds.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Adorable bunnies still searching for home after 18 months
16 October 2024The RSPCA has warned it is facing a rehoming crisis with more rescue animals spending longer in the charity's care than ever before.
Firearms officers called to help ‘confused’ swan on motorway
14 October 2024Firearms officers were called to reports of a ‘confused’ swan causing traffic delays on a busy motorway.
‘We’re living in fear' after Chihuahua killed in dog attack
14 October 2024A pet owner says more needs to be done to prevent dog attacks after her Chihuahua was mauled to death in the street by a runaway Staffy.
New dog rules backed - but how will they be enforced?
13 October 2024Proposed new rules dog owners must follow or risk a fine have seen questions asked about how they would be enforced.
Emotional footage of brown bear after UK-first brain operation
12 October 2024Heart-warming footage shows a brown bear recovering with his keepers following a UK-first brain operation.
Sanctuary welcomes arrival of clouded leopard
11 October 2024An animal park known for its variety of exotic cats has welcomed its newest resident.
Joy as Boki the bear’s five-hour brain surgery ‘a success’
09 October 2024A two-year-old bear from Kent is back in his den recovering having undergone surgery in a UK first today.
Frightened fox rescued after plummeting 6ft down lift shaft
08 October 2024A fox had to be rescued after falling down a building site temporary lift shaft and breaking his leg.
Bear to undergo brain surgery in UK first this week
07 October 2024A two-year-old brown bear living at a Kent animal park is set to undergo life-saving surgery having been diagnosed with a brain condition.
‘Very distressed’ dog saved after getting stranded on marshland
07 October 2024An inshore lifeboat was called after a cocker spaniel made its way onto marshland before getting cut off by an incoming tide.
Sadness as ‘celebrity’ horse that roamed Kent countryside for 30 years dies
07 October 2024Having grazed the hills above a town for almost three decades, a “local celebrity” has died sparking tributes from animal lovers.
