Tuesday 11th August 2026

Issue 2416

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Checked : Tuesday 11th August. Updated : Monday 10th August

• CCTV image released in Greenhithe exposure investigation
• Footage sought after bronze statues stolen near Dartford
• Missing boy from Greenhithe
• Missing man from Hythe safely found
• Vehicles targeted by Faversham thief
• Appeal following reported theft of bicycles in Tonbridge

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Checked : Tuesday 11th August. Updated : Friday 7th August

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Checked : Tuesday 11th August. Updated : Monday 10th August

• Suspect in court after drugs and knife seized in Gillingham
• Three arrested following pursuit near Tonbridge
• Swift arrests after Sheppey copper cable thefts
• Tonbridge sex offender is jailed

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Checked : Tuesday 11th August. Updated : Monday 10th August

• Lorry fire on the M25
• Fire at industrial premises in Snodland
• Garage fire in Gillingham
• Field fire in Ashford
• Bonfire spreads to grass in Ashford

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Checked : Tuesday 11th August. Updated : Monday 10th August

• Contract awarded for Badsell Road junction improvement project
• Update on works to the Aylesford Towpath Improvement Scheme
• KCC Trading Standards launches campaign to help businesses prevent acid attacks

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Checked : Tuesday 11th August. Updated : Monday 10th August

• B&Q scam email
• Nationwide impersonation email

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Checked : Tuesday 11th August. Updated : Monday 10th August

• 7 August – Three supermarket pasta products recalled due to possible Listeria contamination

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Checked : Tuesday 11th August. Updated : Monday 10th August

• Safety Report: Feytory Rechargeable Grass Mower (sold via Amazon)
• Recall: TJ Morris Toy Story Water Bottle sold by Home Bargains
• Recall: Greencore Various Pasta Products

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Checked : Tuesday 11th August. Updated : Monday 10th August

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Essential Tips To Stay Safe When Shopping Online

Follow our expert tips to identify and avoid fake, fraudulent or scam websites

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Heatwave Myths: Which?’s Expert Scientists Reveal What Really Works (and What Doesn’t)

Which?’s team of scientists separate heatwave fact from fiction to help you keep cool this summer

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12 Summer Safety Hazards Every Parent Needs To Know About

Follow our advice to help minimise risks to your baby or child whether at home or further afield

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Common Mistakes To Avoid When Using A Hedge Trimmer

Here’s what to watch out for if you want to keep your hedges thriving and your hedge trimmer in top shape

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The Summer Issue Of The West Kent Watchout Newsletter Is Now Available To Download

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Your Bank Would Never Ask You To Do This

Residents have been targeted by bank impersonation scam calls this week in Ashford, Maidstone, Cranbrook, Sevenoaks and Sittingbourne.

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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
Meadow Lane in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Wednesday 29th of July around 00:30. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/130222/26
Penenden in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Tuesday 4th of August around 19:00. Somebody tried to damage a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/129826/26
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge
Brasted Hill in Brasted	On Tuesday 4th of August around 11:22. Somebody stole tractor equipment from a farm. They were in a vehicle. Crime Report No. 46/128546/26
Dunton Green and Riverhead
Church Field in Riverhead	On Wednesday 5th of August around 17:49. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/130354/26
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
Otford Lane in Halstead	Between 20:00 on Thursday 6th of August and 05:30 on Friday 7th of August. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property and stole three bikes. Crime Report No. 46/129935/26
Hunters Walk in Knockholt	Between 20:00 on Wednesday 5th of August and 06:00 on Thursday 6th of August. Somebody stole both number plates from a vehicle parked on a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/128802/26
Hartley and Hodsoll Street
Bramblefield Close in Hartley	On Friday 31st of July between 00:01 and 23:59. Somebody tried to break into a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/128548/26
Wellfield in Hartley	On Friday 7th of August around 10:09. Somebody stole tools from a property under construction. Crime Report No. 46/129193/26
Seal and Weald
Morleys Road in Sevenoaks Weald	Between 11:10 on Saturday 1st of August and 12:38 on Sunday 2nd of August. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/128491/26
Sevenoaks Northern
Greatness Lane in Sevenoaks	Between Monday 1st of June and Tuesday 4th of August. Somebody damaged a BMW parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/128457/26
Sevenoaks Town and St John’s
South Park in Sevenoaks	On Thursday 23rd of July between 14:45 and 15:30. Somebody gained access to a residential property and stole scrap metal and piping. Crime Report No. 46/130747/26
Suffolk Way in Sevenoaks	On Wednesday 5th of August between 07:01 and 16:33. Somebody stole a white Honda CB750 motorbike, YK23***, from outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/128674/26
Swanley St Mary’s
Lime Road in Swanley	On Tuesday 4th of August around 20:00. Somebody stole a motorhome from a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/130000/26
Swanley White Oak
Alder Way in Swanley	On Tuesday 4th of August around 10:42. Somebody stole the catalytic converter from a Honda Jazz parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/129338/26
Wisteria Gardens in Swanley	On Friday 7th of August around 10:10. Somebody stole both number plates from a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/129464/26
Conifer Way in Swanley	On Friday 7th of August around 14:32. Somebody stole a Ford Fiesta, WA05***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/130287/26
Westerham and Crockham Hill
Market Square in Westerham	On Monday 3rd of August between 16:15 and 17:00. Somebody stole a yellow Piaggio Vespa GTS motorbike, KF17***, from outside a store. Crime Report No. 46/129060/26
London Road in Westerham	On Friday 7th of August around 20:44. Somebody in a grey Peugeot 107 stole fuel from a petrol station. Crime Report No. 46/130379/26

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