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Ban will protect wildlife as well as children

Ban will protect wildlife as well as children

30 January 2024

Campaigners have welcomed the ban on disposable vapes, but say it should have happened two years ago.

‘Can someone collect their peacock please?’

‘Can someone collect their peacock please?’

29 January 2024

A female peacock has become a local celebrity after a Facebook profile was set up for her after being spotted “ruling the roost” at a housing estate.

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Would ewe believe it? Police called as sheep run loose on housing estate

Would ewe believe it? Police called as sheep run loose on housing estate

29 January 2024

Police were called after two sheep were found wandering around on a housing estate

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30,000 XL Bully dogs granted exemption as ban nears

30,000 XL Bully dogs granted exemption as ban nears

29 January 2024

XL Bully owners have just days left to apply to keep their dog, while a scheme to help with expensive neutering costs is about to get underway.

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Puppy farming gang jailed after 30 dogs found in poor conditions

Puppy farming gang jailed after 30 dogs found in poor conditions

27 January 2024

Five people have been jailed after selling sick puppies, some which later died, and pocketing £500,000 for the scam.

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Deaf and wobbly but still going strong: Meet Kent’s oldest pets

Deaf and wobbly but still going strong: Meet Kent’s oldest pets

27 January 2024

We have rounded up a list of our reader’s oldest pets, including dogs, cats, a guinea pig and a parrot.

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Airgun pellet found in cat’s head two years later

Airgun pellet found in cat’s head two years later

26 January 2024

A horrified owner has discovered an airgun pellet lodged in his pet’s head for the last two years.

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'We fear the seals will leave and never come back'

'We fear the seals will leave and never come back'

25 January 2024

Conservationists fear there will be more than 100 boats at the bay every week after permission was granted for new pontoons at a seal hotspot.

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Reality star shares luxury stay in Kent lodge with 2.7million followers

Reality star shares luxury stay in Kent lodge with 2.7million followers

24 January 2024

TV star and singer Megan McKenna and her footballer fiance shared snippets of their stay at a Kent wild animal park loved by celebrities.

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Warning over moths which can 'cause irritation' to eyes and skin

Warning over moths which can 'cause irritation' to eyes and skin

24 January 2024

Villagers are being warned of a moth caterpillar, which has millions of hairs on its body which can cause skin and eye irritations.

‘Adorable’ big-toothed bat caught in bathroom

‘Adorable’ big-toothed bat caught in bathroom

24 January 2024

A wildlife rescue centre loved by Johnny Depp has shared a video showing a rare big-toothed bat feeding after it was discovered in a house.

Litter of spaniel puppies with mange and deformities dumped

Litter of spaniel puppies with mange and deformities dumped

23 January 2024

A sickly litter of tiny puppies were discovered dumped in brutally cold weather with disfigurements and covered in mange.

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‘Our defenceless cat was shot but we won't get justice'

‘Our defenceless cat was shot but we won't get justice'

23 January 2024

A family left with a huge vets bill after their cat was “horrifically” shot are appealing for help after the police said they won’t be investigating.

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Kent residents wanted for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch

Kent residents wanted for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch

22 January 2024

The world’s largest survey of garden birds – critical in monitoring declining species – is seeking Kent residents to join this weekend’s count.

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Twitchers flock to catch glimpse of rare bird at Kent creek

Twitchers flock to catch glimpse of rare bird at Kent creek

21 January 2024

Bird-watchers are all aflutter at the sight of a pair of rare Eurasian Spoonbills

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Investigation launched after swan shot eight times with air gun

Investigation launched after swan shot eight times with air gun

19 January 2024

An RSPCA investigation has begun after a swan was shot with an air gun, with one bullet going in his head.

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Cat and kitten left ‘crying’ in taped-up box outside recycling centre

Cat and kitten left ‘crying’ in taped-up box outside recycling centre

18 January 2024

A cat and her four-month-old kitten found riddled with worms were discovered dumped in a sealed cardboard box on the roadside.

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Bluetongue cases total hits 52 as sheep tests positive

Bluetongue cases total hits 52 as sheep tests positive

18 January 2024

Another case of bluetongue in Kent has been confirmed, bringing the total number to 52.

Shocking moment man caught on camera beating cowering Labrador

Shocking moment man caught on camera beating cowering Labrador

16 January 2024

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: The RSPCA is investigating after a ‘distressing’ video emerged online of a man hitting his dog multiple times at a park.

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'I'm splashing out £10k so XL Bullies can play in my field for free'

'I'm splashing out £10k so XL Bullies can play in my field for free'

12 January 2024

A pet groomer has splashed out £10,000 to create a free-of-charge XL Bully field where banned dogs can play off the lead unmuzzled.

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