Friday 19th June 2026

Issue 2401

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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage

Checked : Friday 19th June. Updated : Friday 19th June

• Missing boy from Maidstone
• Renewed appeal after serious assault in Lydd
• Missing girl from Meopham
• Suspect arrested following serious assault in Paddock Wood
• Witness appeal after report of man acting suspiciously in Faversham

Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage

Checked : Friday 19th June. Updated : Thursday 18th June

 Has links to Ramsgate, Erith and Basildon. 

 Has links to Ashford, London and Manchester. 

 Has links to Medway, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. 

 Has links to Sheerness and Leicestershire. 

 Has links to Lydd, Hythe and the Newham area of East London. 

 Has links to Gillingham, the wider Medway area and Hereford. 

 Has links to Medway and Maidstone, London, Surrey and Manchester. 

 Has links to Gravesend, Maidstone and Canterbury. 

 Has links to Faversham and Canterbury. 

 Has links to Canterbury.

Click for The KP Policing news Webpage

Checked : Friday 19th June. Updated : Wednesday 17th June

• Kent victims lose over £750,000 to fraudsters
• Arrests made amid antisocial behaviour at Bluewater

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Thursday 18th June. Updated : Wednesday 17th June

• Battery pack sparks bedroom fire in Margate
• Garage alight in Chatham
• Roof fire in Sandgate Road, Folkestone
• Commercial building fire in Margate

Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage

Checked : Friday 19th June. Updated : Wednesday 17th June

• Putting voices first: KCC supports Learning Disability Week across Kent
• Kent find suggests Sutton Hoo-type helmets could have been made in England
• New Mobile Connectivity Boost for Kings Hill

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Thursday 18th June. Updated : Thursday 18th June

There are no new headlines today but you can still use the link to access the webpage.

Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage

Checked : Thursday 18th June. Updated : Thursday 18th June

There are no new headlines today but you can still use the link to access the webpage.

Click for The Action Fraud Alerts Webpage

Checked : Thursday 18th June. Updated : Wednesday 17th June

• Fraud alert: Scam calls using ‘spoofed’ phone numbers

Click for The Action Fraud News Webpage

Checked : Friday 19th June. Updated : Wednesday 17th June

• City of London Police alert: Scam calls using ‘spoofed’ phone numbers

Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage

Checked : Thursday 18th June. Updated : Thursday 18th June

• Recall: IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic Press
• Safety Report: Vestel UK Plugs in Various Televisions
• Safety Report: Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Thursday 18th June. Updated : Thursday 18th June

There are no new headlines today but you can still use the link to access the webpage.

‘I’m A Scams Expert, And These Are My Tips For Reporting Scams’

Find out how to report scams effectively

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

How To Stop Your Dog From Overheating In The Hot Weather, According To An Expert

From simple frozen treats to spotting the signs of heatstroke, here’s how to keep your pet cool and happy this summer

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

6 Ways To Stop Your Phone From Overheating In Hot Weather

Smartphone getting too hot? Follow our expert tips to use your phone for longer and prevent damage in the summer sun

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

Beware The Suspicious Social Media Influencers And Their ‘artisan’ Wares

Sob stories, deepfakes and dodgy websites litter social media feeds

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

Card Fraud In 2026: The Threats You Need To Know About

Card fraud is rising despite tougher security checks – here’s how to stay safe

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

6 Signs Your Computer Has Been Hacked – And What To Do About It

Strange behaviour on your Windows or Mac PC could be more than a glitch, so check our tips to recognise the risks and keep your data safe

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

Road Works

Sevenoaks

Click for The Sevenoaks District Council Webpage

Checked : Thursday 18th June. Updated : Wednesday 17th June

• Council to deliver £2 million investment in Edenbridge Leisure Centre
• New milestone for new Sevenoaks Leisure Centre and town centre regeneration

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.
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge
Ide Hill in Sundridge with Ide Hill	Between 08:00 on Monday 15th of June and 06:00 on Tuesday 16th of June. Somebody stole the front number plate from a Land Rover parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/96412/26
Cowden and Hever
High Street in Cowden	Between 18:00 on Tuesday 9th of June and 21:30 on Friday 12th of June. Somebody stole the front number plate from a Honda CR-V parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/96301/26
Dunton Green and Riverhead
Station Road in Dunton Green	Between 23:45 on Saturday 13th of June and 11:30 on Sunday 14th of June. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/95375/26
Edenbridge South and West
Chestnut Close in Edenbridge	On Monday 1st of June around 00:01. Somebody gained entry to a residential property and stole vinyl records. Crime Report No. 46/95580/26
Marsh Green Road in Edenbridge	On Sunday 14th of June between 13:00 and 17:00. Somebody stole furnishings from a Church garden. Crime Report No. 46/96030/26
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Eglantine Lane in Horton Kirby and South Darenth	On Sunday 14th of June between 22:45 and 23:30. Somebody stole garden furnishings from a residential garden. Crime Report No. 46/96094/26
Sevenoaks Kippington
Stapleford Court in Sevenoaks	On Saturday 13th of June between 00:01 and 07:30. Somebody gained entry to a Kia Sportage parked in the road Crime Report No. 46/95457/26
Sevenoaks Town and St John’s
Granville Road in Sevenoaks	Between 12:00 on Sunday 7th of June and 17:30 on Monday 15th of June. Somebody broke into a residential property. The owner is still to provide a list of stolen items, if any. Crime Report No. 46/96752/26
St. Johns Hill in Sevenoaks	On Sunday 14th of June around 14:04. A group of people stole multiple items from a store. Crime Report No. 46/95742/26
Swanley White Oak
London Road in Swanley	On Tuesday 16th of June between 13:00 and 14:25. Somebody damaged an Audi Q5 parked in a car park. Crime Report No. 46/97050/26
Westerham and Crockham Hill
High Street in Westerham	On Monday 11th of May around 11:00. Somebody stole the contents of a parcel. It was empty when delivered. Crime Report No. 46/96078/26
Market Square in Westerham	Between 10:00 on Sunday 14th of June and 08:00 on Monday 15th of June. Somebody stole a number plate from a Vauxhall Corsa parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/95515/26
London Road in Westerham	On Tuesday 16th of June around 11:20. Somebody in a vehicle stole fuel from a petrol station. Crime Report No. 46/96791/26