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‘Meat-eating row’ over council catering threatens to derail support for farmers
06 October 2024A council has backed a campaign to support local farmers through catering at council-organised events despite an attempt to leave out meat and dairy.
‘Fox keeps breaking in and sleeping on our sofa’
05 October 2024A terrified mum fears a wild fox which repeatedly smashes through the cat flap to snuggle on her sofa could attack her children.
‘Beloved’ leopard with ‘love of marmite’ dies after almost 20 years in Kent
04 October 2024A “beloved” leopard which has lived in Kent for almost 20 years has died after keepers were faced with a “difficult decision”.
‘Swan on railway line’ prompts train delays
04 October 2024Train passengers have been facing delays due to a swan on a section of railway track this morning.
Seven whales die off the Kent coast amid rescue efforts
02 October 2024Seven whales have now been confirmed dead after becoming stranded on mudflats off the Kent coast.
Frightened fox cubs trapped in flat after falling through skylight
02 October 2024Two frightened fox cubs had to be saved by rescuers after falling 10ft through a skylight into a flat.
Cat found among communal bins with plastic bag around neck
02 October 2024An animal charity has raised concerns after a cat was found with a plastic carrier bag around its neck.
Four dead whales wash up on Kent coast despite rescue effort
01 October 2024Four dead whales have washed up on the Kent coast despite a rescue effort by divers.
No further sightings of whales stranded off Kent coast
30 September 2024Rescue teams have been stood down after a pod of pilot whales became stranded off the Kent coast.
Largest flock of rare birds not seen for 200 years released into wild
30 September 2024The rare birds were not seen in the Kentish skies for 200 years and have been released into the wild as part of a ground-breaking project.
Kitesurfers ‘devastated’ at beauty spot ban after ‘birds disturbed’
30 September 2024Devastated kitesurfers have been banned from a coastal Kent beauty spot they had used for more than 20 years after “disturbing birds”.
Fishing spot still closed after ‘deadly’ carp disease discovered
25 September 2024Restrictions have been put in place at a popular fishing spot after traces of a disease deadly to carp has been found.
Owner who left cat ‘smelling of infection’ banned from keeping animals
25 September 2024A woman who failed to get vet treatment for her cat who was suffering from dental disease has been banned from keeping animals for five years.
Mystery as third peacock found wandering the streets
24 September 2024An animal rescue team has been called out to save a third peacock found roaming around people’s gardens.
Bluetongue zone extended across whole of the south-east
22 September 2024A restriction on the movement of farm animals has been extended further after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.
Lion born at Kent park marks huge milestone in the wild
22 September 2024A lion has become the first of its kind born in captivity in the UK to make a kill in the wild.
Residents’ fury as homes decision deferred
20 September 2024Residents blame council planning officer for talking councillors out of taking a decision to reject 52 homes plan.
Fines for pair who dug out badger setts
20 September 2024Two men have been fined after illegally digging out a badger sett and leaving wildlife deterrent devices.
Farm animal disease sparks countywide restriction on moving livestock
19 September 2024A countywide restriction on the movement of farm animals has been brought in after a rise in cases of an infectious disease.
Beloved and unwell brown bear to undergo historic surgery
19 September 2024A popular brown bear from Kent suffering with seizures will undergo rare surgery, never before carried out in the UK.
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