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Friday 8th May 2026
Issue 2389
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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage
Checked : Friday 8th May. Updated : Thursday 7th May
- Witnesses sought to fatal motorway collision
- Missing woman from Rochester
- Appeal issued after fatal collision near Sittingbourne
- CCTV image released following Maidstone assault
- Missing woman from Gillingham found
- Appeal following fatal collision near Appledore
Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage
Checked : Friday 8th May. Updated : Tuesday 5th May
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Checked : Friday 8th May. Updated : Thursday 7th May
- Cannabis seized after man flees officers in Sittingbourne
- Decade long prison sentence for Ashford stabbing
- Dangerous driver sentenced after pursuit in Edenbridge
- Man arrested and charged following violent incident at Gillingham store
- Two shoplifters admit to nationwide spree after Kent Police investigation
- Hawkinge burglars sentenced to combined custodial sentence of almost 19 years
- Jail for Ashford blackmailer who targeted vulnerable victim
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service News Webpage
Checked : Friday 8th May. Updated : Wednesday 6th May
- Make the Right Call to save time and lives
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Checked : Friday 8th May. Updated : Thursday 7th May
- Van alight on A249, Sittingbourne
- Derelict building fire in Tunbridge Wells
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Friday 8th May. Updated : Thursday 7th May
- Kent Adult Social Care Reports Strong Performance Results
- KCC submits bid to Government’s Structures Fund for A226 Galley Hill Road and A299
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Checked : Friday 8th May. Updated : Tuesday 5th May
- Dodgy car finance text
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Checked : Friday 8th May. Updated : Thursday 7th May
- Warning: Children’s craft kits and sand toys recalled due to asbestos risk
- 7 May – Dunelm Novelty Doorstops recalled due to asbestos risk
- 7 May – Fire risk sees recall of BHS mattress enhancers
- 5 May – Hobbycraft 3D Pen Kit recalled due to burns risk
- 1 May – Asbestos risk sees recall of Crayola Discovery Craft Box
Click for The Action Fraud Alerts Webpage
Checked : Friday 8th May. Updated : Wednesday 6th May
- Stay alert: romance fraud cost UK victims £102M last year.
Click for The Action Fraud News Webpage
Checked : Friday 8th May. Updated : Thursday 7th May
- Romance scammer jailed after deceiving men on dating apps out of more than £28,000
- Operation Henhouse achieves record-breaking results in its fifth year, with 557 arrests and over £18.1 million seized
- UK victims lost £2.4 million a day to investment fraud in 2025
- Four men arrested over suspected courier fraud
- Romance fraud costs UK victims £102 million as cases rise sharply
Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Friday 8th May. Updated : Thursday 7th May
- Recall: Dunelm Novelty Doorstops
- Recall: Hunter Price’s Crayola-Branded Touchy Feely Craft Box (update 2)
- Recall: Hunter Price’s Crayola-Branded Discovery Craft Box (update 2)
- Recall: BHS Lyocell Mattress Enhancers
- Recall: BHS Plush Mattress Enhancers
- Recall: Daylesford Organic Minestrone Soup with Cannellini Beans, Pasta Shells and Olive
- Safety Report: Easee One EV Charger Backplate
- Recall: Hobbycraft 3D Pen Kit
Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage
Checked : Friday 8th May. Updated : Wednesday 6th May
- Daylesford Organic Ltd recalls Daylesford Organic Minestrone Soup with Cannellini Beans, Pasta Shells & Olive Oil because wheat (gluten) is not emphasised on the label
Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Friday 8th May. Updated : Friday 8th May
- Canterbury, A290 St Peters Place: Road closure in place until 8th May at the junction of St Dunstans St for Southern Water emergency repair works. Diversion in place. Expect delays in the surrounding areas. Allow extra time for your …
- Southborough, A26 London Road: Temporary traffic lights until 12th May near Meadow Road junction for SGN gas works. Expect delays in the area.
Transform Your Old Laptop Into A Faster, Free Chromebook – Here’s Why, And How To Do It
Our experts reveal how you can transform a deteriorating laptop into a secure, speedy machine for free
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Scam-busting Tools To Know About
We round up some free resources that can help you spot and avoid scams
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Dangerous Baby-sleep Advice Given To Parents By Self-described Experts, Secret Filming Reveals
Medical professionals who watched our undercover footage said moments had left them feeling “sick” and “horrified”.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.
Please Find Attached 5 KFAS Fraud Alerts.
Feel free to share with family and friends and via your social media.
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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. | |
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| Ash and New Ash Green | |
| Meadow Lane in Ash-cum-Ridley | Between 17:00 on Saturday 2nd of May and 10:30 on Sunday 3rd of May. Somebody damaged the tyres of a Ford B-max parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/70422/26 |
| Meadow Lane in Ash-cum-Ridley | Between 17:00 on Saturday 2nd of May and 10:30 on Sunday 3rd of May. Somebody damaged the tyres of a Ford B-max parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/70422/26 |
| Hanover Place in Ash-cum-Ridley | On Sunday 3rd of May between 00:01 and 11:24. Somebody damaged the tyres of a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/70432/26 |
| Hanover Place in Ash-cum-Ridley | On Sunday 3rd of May between 00:01 and 11:24. Somebody damaged the tyres of a Mercedes Sprinter parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/70434/26 |
| Meadow Lane in Ash-cum-Ridley | On Sunday 3rd of May between 00:01 and 09:00. Somebody damaged the tyres of a Peugeot 3008 parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/70477/26 |
| Meadow Lane in Ash-cum-Ridley | On Sunday 3rd of May between 00:01 and 09:00. Somebody damaged the tyres of a Peugeot 3008 parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/70477/26 |
| Crockenhill and Well Hill | |
| Church Road in Crockenhill | Between 09:00 on Sunday 3rd of May and 06:30 on Monday 4th of May. Somebody stole both number plates from a Volkswagen Golf parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/70607/26 |
| Edenbridge South and West | |
| Moles Mead in Edenbridge | Between 00:01 on Wednesday 29th of April and 15:28 on Friday 1st of May. Somebody stole the rear number plate from a Volkswagen T-roc parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/69470/26 |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | |
| Dartford Road in Farningham | On Saturday 2nd of May around 13:20. Somebody in a white Peugeot Partner stole fuel from a petrol station. Crime Report No. 46/70884/26 |
| Fawkham and West Kingsdown | |
| London Road in West Kingsdown | On Thursday 30th of April around 12:14. Somebody stole a black Honda CRF, V99***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/69319/26 |
| Scratchers Lane in West Kingsdown | On Sunday 3rd of May between 13:00 and 13:58. Somebody stole a black Yamaha Tmax, LM20***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/70469/26 |
| Scratchers Lane in West Kingsdown | On Sunday 3rd of May between 13:00 and 13:58. Somebody stole a black Yamaha Tmax, LM20***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/70469/26 |
| Hartley and Hodsoll Street | |
| Caxton Close in Hartley | Between 15:00 on Sunday 3rd of May and 08:04 on Monday 4th of May. Somebody stole a black Audi Q3, L222***, from a car park. Crime Report No. 46/70805/26 |
| Sevenoaks Northern | |
| Greatness Lane in Sevenoaks | On Sunday 3rd of May between 21:10 and 21:50. Somebody stole a white Ford Transit, EO61***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/70692/26 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| Buckhurst Avenue in Sevenoaks | Between 10:00 on Tuesday 28th of April and 13:00 on Thursday 30th of April. Somebody damaged items in a children’s playpark. Crime Report No. 46/69439/26 |
| Buckhurst Avenue in Sevenoaks | Between 10:00 on Tuesday 28th of April and 13:00 on Thursday 30th of April. Somebody damaged items in a children’s playpark. Crime Report No. 46/69439/26 |
| London Road in Sevenoaks | On Monday 4th of May around 14:46. A group of young people stole a vape from a business property. Crime Report No. 46/70988/26 |
| Spring Drive in Sevenoaks | On Monday 4th of May around 14:46. A group of young people stole a vape from a business property. Crime Report No. 46/70988/26 |
| Westwood Cross in Sevenoaks | On Monday 4th of May around 14:46. A group of young people stole a vape from a business property. Crime Report No. 46/70988/26 |
| Tubs Hill Parade in Sevenoaks | On Monday 4th of May around 14:46. A group of young people stole a vape from a business property. Crime Report No. 46/70988/26 |
| Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village | |
| Wested Lane in Swanley | On Saturday 2nd of May between 00:01 and 14:22. Somebody stole pallets from a business property. Crime Report No. 46/71589/26 |
| London Road in Swanley | On Monday 4th of May around 21:59. Somebody stole waste electrical equipment from a business property. Crime Report No. 46/71524/26 |
| High Street in Swanley | On Tuesday 5th of May between 12:00 and 13:06. Somebody stole fuel from a petrol station. Crime Report No. 46/71183/26 |
| Swanley White Oak | |
| London Road in Swanley | Between 20:00 on Monday 4th of May and 09:49 on Tuesday 5th of May. Somebody stole garden furniture from a business property. Crime Report No. 46/71452/26 |
| Hilda May Avenue in Swanley | On Tuesday 5th of May between 16:30 and 17:44. Somebody stole a silver BMW 116, DN65***, from outside a business property. Crime Report No. 46/71298/26 |
| Hilda May Avenue in Swanley | On Tuesday 5th of May between 16:30 and 17:44. Somebody gained access to a few lockers and stole unknown items. Crime Report No. 46/71649/26 |
| Westerham and Crockham Hill | |
| Croydon Road in Westerham | On Sunday 3rd of May between 15:00 and 16:13. Somebody stole the front number plate from a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/70523/26 |
| Farley Common in Westerham | On Tuesday 5th of May around 14:50. Somebody damaged the window of a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/71295/26 |