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Rare moth sighting is first for Kent

Rare moth sighting is first for Kent

06 August 2013

A species of moth so rare it's only known by its Latin name has been spotted for the first time ever in Kent.

A purr-fect new arrival

A purr-fect new arrival

06 August 2013

This wildcat kitten could help save its species from extinction as it is hand-reared at a Kent wildlife park.

Are you pollen my leg?

Are you pollen my leg?

06 August 2013

House builders will grow bee-friendly plants across 180 acres of garden and open spaces over the next three years.

Rocky is top dog at Harrods

Rocky is top dog at Harrods

05 August 2013

A pet pooch with a wardrobe full of more than 1,500 outfits has pawed his way into the exclusive aisles of Harrods.

Protesters demand end to live animal exports

Protesters demand end to live animal exports

03 August 2013

Banner waving campaigners demanding an end to live animal exports have staged a protest outside the Eastern Docks, Dover.

Demo opposes live animal exports

Demo opposes live animal exports

03 August 2013

The RSPCA is urging animal lovers to join a peaceful demonstration against the trade in live animal exports from the Port of Dover today, Saturday.

A seal made a splash at the river festival

A seal made a splash at the river festival

02 August 2013

Raft race crews were surprised by a seal at this year's river festival

Gran dons colander after seagull attacks

Gran dons colander after seagull attacks

30 July 2013

A grandmother has been forced to wear a colander on her head as a makeshift helmet to protect her from dive-bombing seagulls in her own garden.

 Mum’s appeal after cat is shot

Mum’s appeal after cat is shot

29 July 2013

A mother is appealing for information after her daughter’s cat narrowly survived being hit by an air gun pellet.

Dead pony left to rot in stream

Dead pony left to rot in stream

28 July 2013

A villager has hit out after a dead pony was left by authorities to rot just feet away from walkers at a stream. WARNING: graphic image inside

Hedgehog dies after getting head stuck in McFlurry tub

Hedgehog dies after getting head stuck in McFlurry tub

25 July 2013

Litter louts have been slammed after the death of a hedgehog who got its head stuck in a McFlurry pot thrown into a canal.

Angler hooks catch of a lifetime

Angler hooks catch of a lifetime

24 July 2013

An angler has caught the first mako shark in UK waters for more than 40 years - 6ft long and weighing 194lb!

Baby gulls orphaned after parents shot

Baby gulls orphaned after parents shot

24 July 2013

These cute seagull chicks have been taken into care after their parents died when they were shot by airgun thugs on the seafront.

Dozens of fish killed in sewage leak

Dozens of fish killed in sewage leak

22 July 2013

A water firm has apologised after dozens of fish were killed when sewage flooded into a brook because of a pumping station failure.

Dog owner creates a stink over anonymous letter

Dog owner creates a stink over anonymous letter

21 July 2013

A dog owner has seen red after an anonymous letter writer accused his partner of not clearing up after his labrador.

Owner leaves cancer-riddled dog in agony

Owner leaves cancer-riddled dog in agony

19 July 2013

A woman whose dog had to be put down because she didn't take her to the vets with horrific infections has been banned from keeping pets for two years.

How about cat!

How about cat!

19 July 2013

Buxton the Whitstable cat has been reunited with his owners... after going missing in Scotland during a voyage around UK.

Owners risk killing dogs left in sweltering cars: Police warn

Owners risk killing dogs left in sweltering cars: Police warn

18 July 2013

Police have issued a strong warning not to leave dogs in cars in soaring temperatures, after several reports across the county.

Anglers now sitting comfortably

Anglers now sitting comfortably

18 July 2013

Young people will be able to sit in comfort and safety while they try fishing thanks to an Island charity.

One stolen puppy found - one still missing

One stolen puppy found - one still missing

17 July 2013

One of the two foxhound puppies stolen from Egerton last week has been found in a garden in Pluckley. The other is still missing

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