RSCPA rescue dog joins Kent Police family
PD Bella (copyright RSPCA) An enthusiastic spaniel rescued from poor conditions in Ashford has received a second chance as a Kent Police detection dog. ‘Sprocker’ spaniel Bella was just 20…
Customised shotgun and crossbows seized by Rural Team in Canterbury
An adapted shotgun, crossbows and flashbangs were seized by officers from the Rural Task Force (RTF) who were carrying out an investigation after suspicions were raised about a man in…
Lambs have lucky escape in M20 vehicle fire between Ashford and Maidstone
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to reports of a tipper truck alight on the M20 between Junction 9 for Ashford and Junction 8 for Hollingbourne, Maidstone just after…
Nightmare dog walk for couple near Folkestone
A dog walk quickly turned into a nightmare for Bear the long-haired dachshund and his owners, after he slipped out of his collar and ended up stranded on a cliff…
New plans to keep dogs under control in Folkestone and Hythe
New updated rules on controlling dogs in public spaces across Folkestone & Hythe are being proposed. Cabinet members have agreed that a new Dog Control Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO)…
Man bitten by dog in Beacon Wood Country Park near Dartford needed leg wound treated in hospital
Kent Police is appealing for witnesses after a man reported being bitten by a dog in Bean, near Dartford. The victim was walking his own Jack Russell through Beacon Wood…
Police Dog Roxy helps in arrest of suspected Maidstone drug dealer
A drugs dog has assisted in the arrest of a suspected Maidstone dealer. At 10.10pm on Friday 25 February 2022, officers from the Maidstone Task Force stopped a Vauxhall Corsa…
Dog owners urged to be aware of the law and their duty during lambing season
CLA South East is urging dog owners to understand their responsibilities and the law to help prevent livestock being badly injured and killed during the lambing season. Lambing season is…