Library image Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman suffered serious hand injuries in a dog attack in Gillingham on Saturday, May 31, 2025. A 57-year-old man has been…
A 27-year-old Maidstone man has been sentenced to seven years and six months in prison after a police dog played a crucial role in detecting minute DNA evidence invisible to…
A 17-year-old boy from Ashford has been charged with a string of offences, including assault and killing a wild bird, following a series of catapult-related incidents in the town last…
Dogs in the district are being invited to put their best paw forward and attend a Paws for Thought community event at Radnor Park, Folkestone, on Sunday 8 June between…
A suspected drink driver who fled the scene of a crash in Swale was swiftly apprehended, thanks to the tracking skills of Police Dog Kit. Kent Police responded to reports…
After five years of dedicated service, Kent Police’s four-legged crime-fighting superstar, Police Dog Boris, is retiring. The canine hero, known for his relentless pursuit of criminals and exceptional tracking skills,…
Kent Police are investigating the theft of eleven galvanised gates from farmland in Bossingham, near Canterbury. The gates were stolen between 5pm on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and 9am the…
Library image A dog has tragically died in a house fire in Margate. Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) were called to the scene at Taddy Gardens in the early…
Library image Two separate incidents in Kent have prompted a warning from pet owners and fire services about the dangers of leaving hobs unattended and accessible to animals. In both…
Library image A man has been charged in connection with an alleged hare coursing incident in Birchington. Kent Police responded to reports of suspected poaching at Plum Pudding Island on…
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