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Horse equipment thefts trigger police warning

Horse equipment thefts trigger police warning

11 November 2013

Horse owners are warned to keep their equipment safe following a spate of thefts reported in West Kent.

Is this your dog?

Is this your dog?

11 November 2013

A pooch has been found wandering around Dartford

Starving abandoned kittens survive ordeal

Starving abandoned kittens survive ordeal

08 November 2013

Five three-week-old kittens left starving when they were abandoned in the cold are on the road to recovery after being saved by chance.

Animal export slogans "ill-judged and unhelpful" says Dover MP

Animal export slogans "ill-judged and unhelpful" says Dover MP

08 November 2013

MP Charlie Elphicke has slammed animal rights campaigners for projecting "unhelpful" slogans onto the side of a derelict building in the town.

Monkey escapes from enclosure at wild animal park... to avoid injection

Monkey escapes from enclosure at wild animal park... to avoid injection

06 November 2013

Wild animal park staff have been on the hunt for a monkey that escaped when keepers entered the enclosure to carry out vaccinations.

Kitten found in gutter with broken leg

Kitten found in gutter with broken leg

05 November 2013

The RSPCA is investigating after an eight-week-old kitten was found with a broken leg in a gutter near a shop.

 Brillo’s back in his pad after brush with danger

Brillo’s back in his pad after brush with danger

03 November 2013

They say cats have nine lives... but Brillo the dog proved he'd use a few of his when he got stuck underground for six days.

Popular attraction closes its doors today

Popular attraction closes its doors today

03 November 2013

A much-loved family farm that has been running for 25 years is shutting up shop today.

Harsh winter could have devastating effect on bees

Harsh winter could have devastating effect on bees

02 November 2013

A Sheppey businesswoman has warned another harsh winter could be “devastating” to Kent’s bee population.

Farming World will reopen next year

Farming World will reopen next year

31 October 2013

Much-loved family attraction Farming World will reopen at Easter with new animals, the landowner has vowed after fears it would close for good.

Shopping centre condemned after raccoon rides a bicycle in 'circus stunt'

Shopping centre condemned after raccoon rides a bicycle in 'circus stunt'

29 October 2013

The RSPCA has criticised a shopping centre after a raccoon rode a bicycle in a stunt at an event that has prompted fury among animal lovers.

Alert as big cat sightings reported to police

Alert as big cat sightings reported to police

27 October 2013

Big cats could be on the loose in Kent... as it's revealed more than 20 sightings have been reported to police in the last three years.

Horses cause motorway delays

Horses cause motorway delays

25 October 2013

The M20 was closed in both directions while police tried to rescue horses from the carriageway.

Urgent summit addresses crisis of Kent's declining bee population

Urgent summit addresses crisis of Kent's declining bee population

25 October 2013

A deadly virus that has wiped out two billion bees - raising fears of food shortages - is at the heart of a county summit today.

Cat miaow-t of here! Fire crews rescue pet... from inside pub wall

Cat miaow-t of here! Fire crews rescue pet... from inside pub wall

24 October 2013

Firefighters made a paw-esome rescue when they saved a cat stuck inside a pub wall for up to four days.

Emotional debut for cute red panda cubs

Emotional debut for cute red panda cubs

22 October 2013

This is the moment a pair of shy red panda cubs made their first foray into the big wide world.

Animals will be re-introduced at Old Park Hill to improve valuable grassland

Animals will be re-introduced at Old Park Hill to improve valuable grassland

21 October 2013

The next phase of a plan to transform a hill on the outskirts of Dover into a vibrant nature reserve is under way.

Cat owners’ plea to help find missing pets

Cat owners’ plea to help find missing pets

18 October 2013

Desperate cat owners are asking people to check their sheds and garages for their missing pets.

Swan causes rail delays

Swan causes rail delays

18 October 2013

Rail passengers faced delays of up to 40 minutes after a swan sat in the middle of the track at a busy junction.

Dog rescued after fall from sea wall

Dog rescued after fall from sea wall

17 October 2013

One hapless hound’s nasty fall off the sea wall at Westgate is a shaggy dog tail with a happy ending thanks to the kind people who went to help.

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