Report of 3-year-old girl bitten on face by dog whilst riding scooter in Ramsgate
Witnesses to an incident in which a dog is reported to have bitten a child in Ramsgate are being urged to come forward. The three-year-old girl was riding her scooter…
Deadly algae confirmed in River Medway
River users urged to stay away from affected river stretch from Tonbridge to Yalding The Environment Agency is alerting boaters, rivers users, dog walkers and residents following the confirmed presence…
Alpacas and sheep killed by dogs near Maidstone Road Nettlestead
Officers from Kent Police’s Rural Task Force are appealing for information following two incidents where alpacas and sheep were killed near Nettlestead. Overnight between Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 August…
Warning from vet charity over deadly danger of blue-green algae to dogs
Photo: PDSA As we make the most of hotter temperatures and bright, sunny days, many pet owners will enjoy scenic, summer walks with their pooch – but there is bacteria…
Police dog sniffs out suspected car thief hiding in Dartford woodland
A police dog helped track down an occupant of a car who attempted to hide in woodland in Dartford. On Sunday 31 July 2022 at about 4.30pm officers were pursuing…
Europe’s first justice support dog wins award for work with Kent Police
Oliver shows off his medal and is pictured with DC Rachel Freeman from Kent Police Oliver, a six-year-old black labrador, who has been assisting Kent Police by comforting victims and…
Keeping your pooch safe from hidden dangers in your Kent garden
With summer upon us, many of us will be spending more time in the garden enjoying the warm weather. Our dogs will also relish the opportunity to spend more time…
Armed cops arrest ‘zombie’ knifeman who lunged at police dog in Folkestone
A knife-wielding man who lunged at a police dog with a zombie knife in Folkestone has been jailed for two years. Reece Armstrong, 26, of no fixed address, was reported…