

Tuesday 14th July 2026
Issue 2408
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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 14th July. Updated : Tuesday 14th July
- Missing boy from Rainham
- Witness appeal following serious collision in Gillingham
- Missing teenage boy from Canterbury
- Missing man from Canterbury
- Appeal following dangerous dog incident in Broadstairs

Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 14th July. Updated : Monday 13th July
Has links to Faversham and Canterbury.

Click for The KP Policing news Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 14th July. Updated : Monday 13th July
- Thief jailed two days after targeting cars in Ashford
- Work to tackle antisocial behaviour achieving results in Thanet
- Suspected chop shop raided near Gravesend
- More than 200 suspected troublemakers dispersed in Thanet in two months
- Decade long prison sentence for child sexual abuser

Click for The Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 14th July. Updated : Monday 13th July
- PCC announces sale of Kent Police HQ land sale completed

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 14th July. Updated : Monday 13th July
- Garden and house fire in Maidstone
- Field fire in Wye
- Car fire on A21 in Pembury
- Grass fire in Ospringe, Faversham
- Grass fire in Swanscombe

Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 14th July. Updated : Monday 13th July
- Partners unite to tackle fly-tipping and waste crime across Kent
- Kent County Council (KCC) launches WeRoam — The free app that rewards you for walking, wheeling and cycling

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 14th July. Updated : Monday 13th July
- RingGo scam text

Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 14th July. Updated : Friday 10th July
- 10 July – River Island children’s clothes recalled due to serious chemical risk
- 10 July – Injury risk sees recall of Draper petrol chainsaw
- 8 July – M&S Food Truffle Gouda due to the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 14th July. Updated : Monday 13th July

Why Is The Government Going To Tax Your Isa? (Podcast)
We unpack this change and what it could mean for your finances
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
6 Ways To Improve Mobile Phone Reception
From switching network to tweaking your device’s settings, find out how to boost your signal, wherever you are
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
What Is Temu And Is It Safe To Buy From?
We reveal everything you need to know about Temu, from how it works to why its prices are so low
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
The Wegovy Weight Loss Pill Is Here – Why That Matters And What You Need To Know
How it compares on cost and effectiveness to GLP1 jabs, who can get it and how, and the drawbacks to be aware of
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.

‘Cool In 90 Seconds’ – The Fake Portable Air Conditioners Sweeping The Internet
As parts of the UK brace for another hot weekend, online adverts have been appearing for portable air conditioners claiming to be “designed by former Nasa engineers” and able to “cool a room in 90 seconds”.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.
See If You Can Spot An AI Deepfake With Our Test
Artificial intelligence has become so adept at creating realistic images, it is increasingly hard to figure out what is real or not.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.
Starting Uni? What To Know About Having The Free NHS Meningitis B Jab
High street pharmacies across England are now offering a free meningitis B vaccine for many young people.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.

Could You Spot A Fake Investment Opportunity?
AI investment scams have been targeting residents, with scammers making unsolicited and repeated phone calls promoting investment opportunities.
Click HERE for full details on the KCC Public Protection website.
Sevenoaks

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Checked : Tuesday 14th July. Updated : Friday 10th July
- Family Fun Days are back!
- ‘Wheelie’ big news about waste collections!
| 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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| Edenbridge North and East | |
| Crown Road in Edenbridge | On Friday 3rd of July between 18:26 and 21:34. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/112067/26 |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | |
| London Road in Farningham | Between 22:00 on Tuesday 7th of July and 08:00 on Thursday 9th of July. Somebody stole the badge from a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/111435/26 |
| Sevenoaks Kippington | |
| Brittains Lane in Sevenoaks | On Thursday 9th of July between 04:00 and 12:30. Somebody stole the front number plate from a Mercedes ML 320 parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/112825/26 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| Mount Harry Road in Sevenoaks | On Monday 6th of July around 21:38. Somebody damaged a window at a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/110958/26 |
| Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village | |
| London Road in Swanley | Between 20:00 on Tuesday 7th of July and 06:00 on Wednesday 8th of July. Somebody stole cables from an industrial estate site. Crime Report No. 46/110824/26 |
| Swanley St Mary’s | |
| Hart Dyke Road in Swanley | On Tuesday 7th of July around 12:30. Somebody stole a bicycle from a residential property doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/110913/26 |
| Swanley White Oak | |
| Hilda May Avenue in Swanley | On Friday 10th of July between 12:30 and 13:30. Somebody stole glasses from a gym. Crime Report No. 46/112622/26 |