Friday 23rd October 2026
Issue 2437
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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage
Checked : Friday 23rd October. Updated : Thursday 22nd October
- Appeal following fire at Folkestone property
- Missing boy from Faversham
- Image released following threatening behaviour in Dover
Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage
Checked : Friday 23rd October. Updated : Wednesday 21st October
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Checked : Friday 23rd October. Updated : Thursday 22nd October
- Medway drug dealer ordered to pay £11,560
- Organised immigration crime targeted in Kent
- Rogue trader jailed after conning vulnerable victims out of more than £40,000
- Motorcyclist jailed after filming himself riding at nearly 200mph
- Gillingham sex offender jailed after deleting messages
- Sittingbourne sex offender jailed
- Fraudsters jailed after conning Canterbury couple in house repairs scam
- Dover burglary investigation leads to 12 charges
- Sex offender jailed for non-recent assaults in Sheerness
Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage
Checked : Friday 23rd October. Updated : Wednesday 21st October
- Choose the right NHS service this half-term
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service News Webpage
Checked : Friday 23rd October. Updated : Wednesday 21st October
- Be seasonally safe this autumn and winter
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
Checked : Friday 23rd October. Updated : Thursday 22nd October
- Vehicle fire on M25 near Swanley
- Industrial fire in Great Chart, Ashford
- Van fire on M26 near Junction 2A for Tonbridge
- Shed fire in Wainscott, Rochester
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Friday 23rd October. Updated : Thursday 22nd October
- Dover secondary school praised for its commitment to inclusion following positive Ofsted inspection
- Kent County Council partners with Royal British Legion to launch the Poppy Appeal
- Kent councils unite to stop fly-tipping as incidents top 23,000
- A new look for young readers at Allington Library
- Victoria Park becomes new hub for cycle training in Ashford
- New Romney Reuse Shop expands after successful first year
Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 23rd October. Updated : Tuesday 20th October
- Bank impersonation warning
- Beware of fake apps
Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 23rd October. Updated : Thursday 15th October
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Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Friday 23rd October. Updated : Tuesday 20th October
- Safety Report: Xuanhua 25m Caravan Extension Lead (sold via Amazon)
- Safety Report: Soft Plastic Alien Mask (sold via Amazon)
- Recall: Ambiano Ionic Hairdryers (sold by Aldi)
- Safety Report: Todimart T1 and T3 Electric Children’s Scooter (sold via Amazon)
Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage
Checked : Friday 23rd October. Updated : Wednesday 21st October
- Full On Flapjacks recalls various Flapjack products because of undeclared allergens
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Checked : Friday 23rd October. Updated : Thursday 22nd October
- Paddock Wood, B2160 Maidstone Rd: Road closed until 26th October due to emergency repair works by South East Water. The alternative route is via: Diversion 1 – B2160 Maidstone Road – A228 Whetsted Road – A228 Colts Road – A228 Maidstone Road …
- Chatham, B2097 Rochester Road: Is closed in both directions between Larker Road and Bridgewood Roundabout due to high voltage electric cable fault affecting lighting on the M2. Expect heavy delays in surrounding areas.
Storm Damage: How To Protect Your Home From A Thunderstorm
Covering everything from pets to property, our guide has tips on how to keep safe when a storm is forecast by the Met Office
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Are You Getting The Refund You’re Owed For Online Shopping Returns?
We’ve put online retailers to the test to find out which ones offer fast, easy, and free returns. These are the results
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Full Beam Ahead? The Truth About Car Headlights
Dazzling car headlights are scaring people off the roads, causing accidents and making night driving a chore. Michael Passingham investigates why, and what can be done about it
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
The Scam Crisis On Booking.com
Which? calls on Ofcom to follow the European Commission’s lead – and protect British travellers from fraud.
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Why You Now Need To Budget For Tourist Taxes
As global cities, including in the UK, introduce fees the costs are starting to add hundreds of pounds to holidays
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
It’s Time To Finally Stop Unsafe Products Being Sold Online
Why new laws must tackle the consistent failure of online marketplaces to prevent the sale of potentially dangerous products
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
What To Do If Your Banking App Goes Down
Find out your rights and when you could claim compensation if your bank’s services go down
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Can You Really Boost Your Immune System? What The Science Says (podcast)
Our nutritionist and an immunologist reveal how you can keep well this winter
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Your Gummy Supplement Might Be Shortchanging You On Nutrients
We found that gummy versions of multivitamin and magnesium supplements contain less of key active ingredients than tablets, despite costing more
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
I Think I May Have Given A Fraudster My Bank Details
Find out what to do if you’ve been scammed and how to escalate a complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
The Joint-supporting Diet Everyone Over The Age Of 45 Should Know About
Want to keep moving with ease as you get older? Small changes to what you eat could help keep your joints in good shape
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Sevenoaks
| We have logged these crimes since the previous newsletter was issued: If you have information about any of these crimes, please phone Kent Police on 101 and quote the Crime Report No. | |
|---|---|
| Ash and New Ash Green | |
| Ayelands in Ash-cum-Ridley | On Monday 19th of October around 22:42. A group of people broke into a garage at a residential property and stole an e-bike. Crime Report No. 46/173440/26 |
| Dunton Green and Riverhead | |
| Eden Road in Dunton Green | On Wednesday 21st of October around 07:17. Somebody damaged a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/174516/26 |
| Edenbridge North and East | |
| Sorrell Close in Edenbridge | Between 20:00 on Saturday 17th of October and 05:30 on Monday 19th of October. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/173169/26 |
| Edenbridge South and West | |
| Doggetts Close in Edenbridge | Between 18:00 on Sunday 18th of October and 06:00 on Monday 19th of October. Somebody damaged the tyres of a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/173600/26 |
| Eynsford | |
| Bower Lane in Eynsford | On Sunday 18th of October between 17:00 and 18:00. Somebody damaged the soil and crops of a business property. Crime Report No. 46/173952/26 |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | |
| Esparto Way in Horton Kirby and South Darenth | Between 00:01 on Sunday 11th of October and 18:00 on Sunday 18th of October. Somebody stole a green Land Rover Defender 110, KN10***, from outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/173073/26 |
| Montgomery Road in Horton Kirby and South Darenth | On Sunday 18th of October around 00:32. Somebody tried to steal a vehicle, causing damage. Crime Report No. 46/172969/26 |
| Seal and Weald | |
| Morleys Road in Sevenoaks Weald | On Monday 19th of October between 02:40 and 02:55. Two males tried to gain access to a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/172950/26 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| High Street in Sevenoaks | On Tuesday 20th of October around 12:00. Somebody shoplifted at a shop. Crime Report No. 46/174195/26 |
| Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village | |
| Beechenlea Lane in Swanley | Between 18:00 on Friday 16th of October and 09:55 on Monday 19th of October. Somebody damaged multiple windows of a school. Crime Report No. 46/173393/26 |
| Swanley White Oak | |
| Lullingstone Avenue in Swanley | On Monday 19th of October between 00:01 and 21:14. Somebody damaged a mobility scooter outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/173823/26 |
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