

Friday 21st August 2026
Issue 2419
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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage
Checked : Friday 21st August. Updated : Thursday 20th August
- Arrests following serious assault in Dartford
- Witnesses sought following death of Ramsgate woman
- Appeal following arson in rural Dover village
- Missing girl from Harrietsham
- E-fit released following indecent exposure in Broadstairs

Click for The KP Policing news Webpage
Checked : Friday 21st August. Updated : Friday 21st August
- Gillingham sex offender jailed for breaching court order
- Abuser who jumped from window to evade arrest sentenced to prison
- Swift charges for suspected Ashford alloy wheel thief
- Strangler jailed after Chatham assault
- Over 100 vehicles stopped in Gravesend traffic operation
- CCTV image issued following alleged Herne Bay arcade theft
- Safety event held for young girls in Maidstone
- Tunbridge Wells rapist is jailed
- Over 3kg of suspected class A drugs seized in Dover
- Weapons and railway detonators recovered at Gillingham property

Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage
Checked : Friday 21st August. Updated : Tuesday 18th August
- What matters most to you about local NHS services?
- Get ready for the bank holiday weekend

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
Checked : Friday 21st August. Updated : Wednesday 19th August
- Outbuilding fire in New Romney
- Woodland alight in Dartford
- Tractor alight in Cranbrook
- Haybales alight in St Margaret’s-at-Cliffe, Dover
- Grass fire in Mote Park, Maidstone

Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Friday 21st August. Updated : Thursday 20th August
- Kent welcomes Government’s crackdown on waste crime
- GCSE Results Day for thousands of pupils across Kent
- Kent young people write open letter to schools supporting changes to uniforms and free school meals

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 21st August. Updated : Thursday 20th August
- O2 scam calls
- Scam apps are hiding on copycat websites
- DVLA scam email

Click for The Get Safe Online News Webpage
Checked : Friday 21st August. Updated : Thursday 20th August
- New Fair Game report reveals online abuse is a ‘systemic safeguarding issue’ across all levels of football

Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 21st August. Updated : Thursday 20th August
- 19 August – Pet food brand Years issues dog food recall over reports of eye issues

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Friday 21st August. Updated : Thursday 20th August

Squishy Dumpling Toys: Why You Need To Be Wary About The Latest Toy Trend
These collectible sensory toys have become one of the biggest children’s toy trends of the year – but what exactly are they, and why are some of the dupes potentially dangerous?
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Which Phone Apps Are Tracking Your Location? How To Check In 30 Seconds
See which apps know where you are and quickly review their location permissions on iPhone and Android in just a few taps
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Which? Warns Of Sneaky Adverts Leading To ‘scamscriptions’
Disguised ads invite you to ‘click to continue’ or ‘verify’ your identity on popular websites
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
7 Foods You Should Think Twice About Before Reheating In The Microwave – And How To Reheat Leftovers Safely
Find out which foods lose their flavour, texture – or worse, pose health risks – when reheated in the microwave, plus expert tips to keep your leftovers tasting fresh
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
The Warning Signs Of A Pension Scam
When crooks can create a sophisticated website in minutes, you’ll need to look deeper to spot their scams
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
5 Surprising Airport Security Mistakes Slowing You Down At New Scanners, According To Experts
How to avoid time-consuming second searches of your hand luggage
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.

The Summer Issue Of The West Kent Watchout Newsletter Is Now Available To Download
Click the link to go to the WKNWA website to download it.
Anyone who usually has a hard copy of the newsletter should receive it within 3 weeks.
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Sevenoaks

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Checked : Friday 21st August. Updated : Tuesday 18th August
- Council gears up for new weekly food 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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| Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge | |
| Chart Lane in Brasted | On Wednesday 19th of August around 19:29. Somebody damaged a window of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/137063/26 |
| Dunton Green and Riverhead | |
| Maidstone Road in Riverhead | Between 00:01 on Wednesday 1st of July and 19:02 on Saturday 1st of August. Somebody damaged a conservatory at a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/136958/26 |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | |
| Dartford Road in Farningham | On Monday 17th of August around 07:32. Somebody in a blue Lexus IS 300 stole fuel from a petrol station. Crime Report No. 46/136757/26 |
| Otford and Shoreham | |
| Rye Lane in Otford | Between 22:00 on Thursday 13th of August and 22:35 on Saturday 15th of August. Somebody gained access to a vehicle and stole multiple tools. Crime Report No. 46/136034/26 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| High Street in Sevenoaks | On Monday 17th of August between 10:00 and 10:45. Somebody stole a bicycle from where it was secured in the road. Crime Report No. 46/136170/26 |
| Swanley St Mary’s | |
| Swanley Centre in Swanley | On Sunday 16th of August between 18:40 and 19:40. Somebody stole an e-scooter secured outside a gym. Crime Report No. 46/135705/26 |
| Swanley White Oak | |
| London Road in Swanley | On Saturday 15th of August around 11:20. Somebody stole a bank card from an ATM in a business property. Crime Report No. 46/136140/26 |
| Westerham and Crockham Hill | |
| The Green in Westerham | On Saturday 15th of August around 17:39. Somebody damaged the casing to a church organ. Crime Report No. 46/136611/26 |
| Hosey Common Road in Westerham | On Sunday 16th of August between 00:01 and 12:30. Somebody stole multiple hay bales from a field. Crime Report No. 46/135474/26 |
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