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Pick it up! Dog poo highlighted by spray painter in park
03 August 2024A mystery park user has taken the time to highlight the number of dog poop left by their owners.
Rare bird hatches in Kent for first time in 200 years
03 August 2024Conservationists are celebrating after the first chick from a species once extinct in Kent has hatched for the first time in 200 years.
20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home
03 August 2024An animal rescue charity has profiled 20 dogs up for adoption in Kent who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.
Dead dolphin found on beach
02 August 2024A council is ‘monitoring the situation’ after a dead dolphin washed up on a beach, as officers are not able to move the mammal due to its location.
Volunteers ‘horrified’ after 100 fishing hooks dumped at lake
02 August 2024A pair who volunteer for an animal rescue and found a huge number of fishing hooks dumped near a lake are urging people to clean up after themselves.
Fake letters threatening to poison foxes placed around town
01 August 2024A residents’ allotment group says false letters have been shared in its name which have been “altered to cause disruption and fear” among neighbours.
Cow on line halts train services
01 August 2024Train services were suspended because of a cow on the line.
‘My dog ate cannabis - the vet’s bill cost me £900’
01 August 2024Dog owners are being warned after a terrier was left “away with the fairies” after eating discarded cannabis on a popular beach.
Power lines to be adapted after buzzard’s cable death
28 July 2024Alterations are set to be made to overhead power cables after a large bird got caught on an electricity power line and died.
‘Visibly unwell’ village peacock rescued after year roaming the streets
28 July 2024A peacock who endeared himself to villagers after spending the best part of a year roaming driveways has been rehomed after concerns over his welfare.
Man, 19, arrested after geese killed by car
26 July 2024A 19-year-old has been arrested after eight geese were killed on a town road.
Call for dogs to be blood donors
26 July 2024An appeal has been made for dogs to become blood donors to help save the lives of other canines.
Neglected pony found ‘crawling with maggots’ on road
25 July 2024An investigation has been launched after an abandoned pony was found crawling with maggots and flies as it “stumbled down the road”.
20 dogs in Kent desperate for a forever home
24 July 2024An animal rescue charity has profiled 20 dogs up for adoption in Kent who are searching for a family to give them the love they deserve.
Action taken after scaffolding blocks under-threat birds from nests
24 July 2024Swifts were left circling building works after scaffolding blocked their nests, before a charity intervened.
'I've got 100 poorly hedgehogs in my garden and I'm running out of space to rescue more!’
24 July 2024A kind-hearted mum dedicated to nursing sick hedgehogs has become overwhelmed with more than a hundred in her garden.
Footage captures moment ‘cheeky’ woodpecker ‘rings’ doorbell
23 July 2024A family had a surprise when they checked their doorbell camera only to find a bird pecking at their door.
Dog walker fined after terriers killed in ‘extremely distressing’ attack
22 July 2024A man has appeared in court after two Yorkshire Terriers were killed in an “extremely distressing” attack.
Shock after gaggle of geese mowed down in ‘intentional, deliberate way’
22 July 2024A wildlife rescuer has spoken of her shock after being called to eight geese found dead and mutilated by the roadside.
Dog rescued from drain after getting lost in sewer system
22 July 2024A mischievous cocker spaniel had to be rescued by specialist crews after running into a stormwater sewer and getting lost in the system.
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