Issue 2390

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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 12th May. Updated : Monday 11th May

• Appeal following collision in Ashford
• CCTV appeal following Folkestone assault
• Appeal following multi car collision in Sevenoaks
• Missing woman safely located

Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 12th May. Updated : Monday 11th May

 Has links to Thanet, as well as Islington in London, central Birmingham and the Solihull area, and York in North … 

 Has links to Maidstone and Sittingbourne.

Click for The KP Policing news Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 12th May. Updated : Monday 11th May

• Jail for County Lines drug dealer who operated across East Kent
• Teaching assistant jailed for cruelty to pupils at Sittingbourne school
• Serial shoplifter banned from multiple stores in Kent
• Multiple charges after Lordswood disturbance

Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 12th May. Updated : Friday 8th May

• NHS Kent and Medway’s May board meeting

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 12th May. Updated : Monday 11th May

• Fire at quarry in Kings Hill
• House fire in Sittingbourne
• Shed fire in Sittingbourne
• Smoke coming from storeroom at shopping centre in Greenhithe
• Lorry overturned on the M20

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 12th May. Updated : Monday 11th May

• Scam FCA text

Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 12th May. Updated : Monday 11th May

• 11 May – Build-A-Bear recalls Heartwarming Hugs Bear 2 due to choking risk
• 7 May – Dunelm Novelty Doorstops recalled due to asbestos risk

Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 12th May. Updated : Friday 8th May

• Safety Report: Machinery Automation Rotary Single Head Sealing Machine
• Safety Report: Machinery Automation Vertical Form Fill & Seal (VFFS) Machine
• Recall: Babysense Wireless Video Baby Monitor
• Safety Report: LOCKII 100-Piece Party Balloons (sold via Amazon)
• Safety Report: 110,000 Pcs Clear Water Beads (Sold via Shein)
• Safety Report: 200Pcs Jumbo Water Beads (sold via Shein)
• Safety Report: Shenzhen Opolo tech Co., Ltd Hair Dryer
• Safety Report: Automation Filling, Capping and Labeller Machines

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 12th May. Updated : Tuesday 12th 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.
• Linton, A229 Linton Hill: Temporary traffic lights until 12th May between Linton Crossroads and Vicarage Fields junctions for South East Water works. Expect delays in the area.
• Maidstone, A229 College Road: 1 lane closed on both College Road and Knightrider Street at the junction where the roads meet for SGN gas works. Expect delays in the area.

Do You Really Need To Eat 30 Plants A Week?

It’s a popular piece of health advice, but it can be daunting. We investigate whether the science backs it up, and what really matters for your gut health

Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.

I’m An Iron Supplement Expert – Here Are 5 Things I’d Never Do

I’ve learned some important lessons from reviewing iron supplements that anyone buying them needs to know

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How To Combat Iron And Vitamin B12 Deficiencies (podcast)

You can improve your intake via your diet, but if you need a supplement, which products are the best?

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Can I Get My PC To Boot Up Quicker?

You can speed up a slow-starting computer by disabling startup apps, freeing up space and making a few simple tweaks

Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.

What To Do If Your Phone Gets Stolen

Learn how to track and protect your phone using Google Find Hub, Samsung SmartThings and Apple’s Stolen Device Protection for iPhone

Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.

10 Ways To Pollen-proof Your Home

If you suffer from hay fever, these simple steps will help you keep pollen out of your home – plus, popular products that can help

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How To Get Rid Of Mice In Your House

Beyond chewed wires, droppings and contaminated food, mice can pose serious health risks. Our guide can help you reclaim your home if mice have taken over

Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.

Criminals Are Getting Smarter – Has Your Area Been Targeted

Doorstep criminals have been active this week in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Hythe, targeting residents with roofing scams.

Click HERE for full details on the KCC Public Protection website.

Road Works

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
Butlers Place in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Thursday 7th of May around 21:52. Somebody stole a gas canister from a residential garden. Crime Report No. 46/72964/26
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge
Sundridge Road in Chevening	Between 17:30 on Wednesday 6th of May and 07:30 on Thursday 7th of May. Somebody stole an industrial machine. Crime Report No. 46/73615/26
Nursery Place in Chevening	Between 22:00 on Thursday 7th of May and 07:00 on Friday 8th of May. Somebody damaged a residential garden. Crime Report No. 46/73475/26
Dunton Green and Riverhead
Mill Road in Dunton Green	Between 12:00 on Sunday 3rd of May and 16:00 on Tuesday 5th of May. A group of adults and children damaged trees in a small park. Crime Report No. 46/72195/26
Edenbridge North and East
Stoneyfield in Edenbridge	On Saturday 9th of May around 03:00. Somebody broke the wing mirror of a Ford parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/73885/26
Edenbridge South and West
High Street in Edenbridge	On Saturday 9th of May between 00:01 and 07:00. Somebody tried to break into a store. Crime Report No. 46/73838/26
Fawkham and West Kingsdown
Pennis Lane in Fawkham	On Wednesday 6th of May around 16:23. A group of people riding off road bikes damaged private land. Crime Report No. 46/73148/26
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
Stonehouse Road in Halstead	Between 21:30 on Thursday 7th of May and 08:00 on Friday 8th of May. Somebody gained access to a Citroen Berlingo and stole multiple items. Crime Report No. 46/73814/26
Cudham Lane South in Knockholt	On Thursday 7th of May around 15:30. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/73339/26
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
Bore Place Road in Chiddingstone	Between Sunday 1st of March and Friday 1st of May. Somebody stole heating oil from a residential property Crime Report No. 46/72155/26
Sevenoaks Eastern
Garden Road in Sevenoaks	On Friday 8th of May around 23:30. Somebody tried to steal a Fiat Ducato from the road. Crime Report No. 46/74077/26
Sevenoaks Northern
Bosville Drive in Sevenoaks	Between 20:00 on Thursday 7th of May and 05:30 on Friday 8th of May. Somebody damaged the tyres of a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/73373/26
Sevenoaks Town and St John’s
Bradbourne Park Road in Sevenoaks	Between 17:30 on Thursday 7th of May and 08:30 on Friday 8th of May. Somebody gained access to a Mercedes A180 and stole multiple items. Crime Report No. 46/73448/26
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
High Street in Swanley	On Wednesday 6th of May between 09:30 and 19:00. Somebody stole the catalytic converter from a Toyota Auris parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/73351/26