Man charged over sheep worrying after report of distressed ewe dragged across field by dog
Library image The owner of a dog which is alleged to have been seen worrying livestock in Ashford has been charged. At around 4.30pm on Thursday 10 March 2022, a…
£25m project helps protect endangered European Eels in Kent
Photo: Julia Clooten – Pexels Southern Water’s £25m project to protect a vital part of river eco-systems is targeting three sensitive areas in Kent Eels have baffled scientists since the…
Yankee tracks down suspected drink driver in Canterbury
A suspected drink driver who is reported to have driven dangerously after failing to stop for patrols was arrested thanks to the efforts of a police dog. A patrol spotted…
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)…