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downsmail.co.uk Neglected horses left to die


THE RSPCA haswarned of an equine crisis in Kent after inspectorswere called to nearly 40 heart- breaking scenes this winter where horseswere found dead or dying.


The animals were left in terrible conditions by the side of roads, in woodland and sometimes dumped under fly-tipped debris. Of these, 13 horses were already


dead and 25 were collapsed and dying. Six of these were in such a poorly state that they could not be saved, but 19were rescued, cared for and treated. In February, twodead horseswere


found in Beech Road, Kings Hill, and an emaciated skewbald mare and her foalwere found dumped in Wouldham Road, near Rochester. The filly is in RSPCA care but the mare died. A month earlier, the body of a


pony was dumped on a woodland path inWateringbury. Other distressing incidents in- cluded a dead horse tied to a tree in Lamberhurst and six dying horses found in the Dartford area.Ayoung piebald pony was found collapsed


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IT COMPANY Onwave has moved to Kings Hill to accommo- date its expansion plans. The company, which has been operating since 2008, has moved to Kings Hill Avenue and plans to double in size. Onwave is an internet service provider and serves primarily the construction, utilities, transport, re- tail and public sectors. Managing director Stuart Lad-


brook said: “We currently employ 15 people and are expecting to grow to closer to 30 later in 2017. Kings Hill is a prime location with a pool of skilled talent. “We also chose Kings Hill be-


cause of its amenities and its acces- sibility to the M20 and M25.”


and dying in Yalding and had to be put to sleep by a vet. The body of a horse was found dumpedunderneath a pile of planks in a field in Horton Kirby, Dartford, next to a can of petrol (pictured). It is thought the intentionwas to set fire to the body. A few days later six horses were rescued from the same location. RSPCA inspector Rosie Russon


said: “I have been called out again and again to horses who are either


already dead or so neglected it is just too late to save them.” The issue is particularly noticeable


between November and spring be- cause of winter-related problems such as the lack of grazing, redworm and coldweather. Inspector Russon said: “These is-


sues should be treatable, but instead the horses are being dumped. Horses can be expensive to keep and we believe some people decided to abandon them if they are poorly.


“We urge owners who are strug-


gling to care for their horses to con- tact the RSPCA or other horse welfare charities for advice and as- sistance rather than dump their ani- mals in a dying state. “There are probably an awful lot


more cases of dead and dying horses which we aren’t told about – who are removed by the police or other agencies, or perhaps rescued by other charities. “The equine crisis is heartbreaking


to us all.We do allwe can to rescue animals but often by the timewe are called about them it is too late and the horses are far too poorly for us to be able to help.” Since last November, the charity’s cruelty line has received 334 com- plaints, rescues and collections in- volving horses in Kent. Anyone with information about people neglecting horses can call 0300 1234 999 in confidence.


Traders recognised for keeping area tidy


EIGHT businesses have been re- warded for keeping the area outside their shops spick and span. The firms signed up to the Lark-


field Voluntary Litter Code, pledging to keep their premises clean and tidy. Community judges visit the sites


each month and award certificates to those who pass each inspection for 12 consecutivemonths. Certificateswere presented by Stu-


art Olsson, who founded the litter code, and Beverley Horn from Ton- bridge and Malling Borough Council street scene and waste manage- ment department, Kent Community


A BUILDING at the Scout centre in Maid- stone Road, Aylesford, was broken into and various small toolswere stolen. An articulated lorry parked in a lay-by in Rochester Road, Aylesford,was damaged by two men whowere said to be white and about 6ft tall. They left in a silver Citroen Xsara Picasso when challenged. The front window of a house in Mackenders Lane, Aylesford,was smashed. Objectswere thrown at a property in London Road, Aylesford, causing damage. Ahome in Sedley Close, Aylesford, was broken into and a security box containing cashwas stolen. Agaragewas broken into in a block in


East Park Road, Aylesford. Nothing appeared to have been taken.Awhite man in his late teens, of slim build and with fair hair,was seen near the garages on a bike. The windscreen of a lorrywas broken in London Road, Aylesford.


18 Malling March 2017


Warden Mandy Harris and PCSO Suzi Leng. Betfred and TMActive received


their second certificates and others their certificates for the fifth year.


Other businesses who gained


awards were Morrisons. Café Plaza, McColls, Traditional Fresh Fry, Lark- field Tandoori, Larkfield Kebab and Pizza, and BestWok.


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Goods left my the milkman in The Hawthorns, Aylesford,were stolen. Avehiclewas broken into in The Oaks,


Aylesford, and a power disc cutter/laser level and car radiowere stolen. Avehiclewas broken into in Linkway,


Ditton. Awing mirrorwas stolen from a Ford Transit van in Ditton Place, Ditton. Apower drillwas stolen from a van on a


driveway in Primrose Drive, Ditton. ADewalt drill and a lawnmowerwere


stolenwere stolen from a cabin in a field in Snodland Road, Birling. Avehiclewas damaged in London Road, Ryarsh.Awindowwas smashed and


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paintworkwas dented. Avehicle in Chapel Close, Ryarsh,was broken into.


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