Tuesday 29th September 2026

Issue 2430

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Checked : Tuesday 29th September. Updated : Monday 28th September

• Missing man from Dartford
• Witness appeal following attempted burglary in Gravesend
• Appeal following fatal collision near Teynham
• Officers seek owner of suspected stolen gardening equipment

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Checked : Tuesday 29th September. Updated : Monday 28th September

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

Has links to Deal and Margate.

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Checked : Tuesday 29th September. Updated : Monday 28th September

• Four arrested following reported motorbike thefts in Maidstone
• Minster-on-Sea child rapist jailed
• Dartford drug dealer sent back to jail
• Child abuser from Sheerness jailed
• Teenager arrested following reports of criminal damage in Swanley

Click for The Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 29th September. Updated : Monday 28th September

• Take part in the 2026 Annual Policing Survey – open now

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Checked : Tuesday 29th September. Updated : Monday 28th September

• Fire at commercial premises in Ramsgate
• Shed fire in Paddock wood
• Vehicle fire near Rochester
• House fire in Swanscombe

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 29th September. Updated : Monday 28th September

• Amazon scam calls

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Checked : Tuesday 29th September. Updated : Thursday 24th September

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

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Checked : Tuesday 29th September. Updated : Monday 28th September

• Criminals steal £101 million through Payment Diversion Fraud as City of London Police issues warning to businesses and the public

Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 29th September. Updated : Friday 25th September

• Safety Report: Freeboy Electric Scooter (sold via Amazon)
• Safety Report: Ningbo Foreign Trade Co Ltd 5M Telescopic Steel Ladder
• Safety Report: Amdelne Tri-Proof Light
• Safety Report: Baby Side Sleeper Wedge (sold via Amazon)
• Safety Report: KENDA Electric Bike
• Safety Report: Yongkang MinRui Electric Tool Plant 21V Cordless Drill Driver Kit
• Safety Report: Fafrees E-Bike
• Recall: Lucky Saint Hazy IPA Cans
• Recall: Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 29th September. Updated : Monday 28th September

• Bearsted, Ware Street: Reports that the road is currently closed due to a leaking water main near the railway bridge. Please use alternate route and expect delays in the surrounding area.

Banking IT Outages: Find Out How Often Your Bank Has Gone Down

Creaking computer systems, third-party failures and cyberattacks have repeatedly knocked out Britain’s banks

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

What To Do If Your Laptop Gets Stolen

Make security a priority to help avoid a data-breach disaster if your laptop is stolen

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

Widespread Misconceptions Could Mean Your Home Insurance Policy Isn’t Up To Scratch (podcast)

Here’s what to look for to ensure you know what you’re covered for if something goes wrong

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

5 Winter Risks Your Home Insurance Might Not Cover

From flooding to emergency call-outs, our analysis of 72 home insurance policies reveals where cover can fall short

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

Council Tax Reduction For Pensioners: Are You Eligible?

Around half of those who qualify aren’t claiming, with the average household missing out on £46 a week

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

Could You Make Money Selling Your Old Router?

If you’ve got unused routers gathering dust in the back of a cupboard or drawer, we reveal how to dispose of them, sell them or safely pass them on without compromising your data

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

South East Freshers Offered Meningitis Jabs On Campus

First-year university students in the South East are being offered meningitis B vaccinations on campus as part of an NHS drive to boost protection against the disease.

Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.

Don’t Ignore This Warning If You Own A Home

Doorstep criminals have been active this week in Borough Green, Tunbridge Wells, Sheerness and Westgate-on-Sea offering roofing work or claiming urgent repairs are needed.

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.
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge
Main Road in Sundridge with Ide Hill	Between 00:01 on Monday 21st of September and 15:00 on Wednesday 23rd of September. Somebody broke into a Range Rover parked on a driveway. Items were stolen. Crime Report No. 46/158656/26
Crockenhill and Well Hill
Stones Cross Road in Crockenhill	On Thursday 24th of September around 10:29. Somebody stole a sink and a vacuum cleaner from a residential garden. Crime Report No. 46/159004/26
Dunton Green and Riverhead
London Road in Dunton Green	On Thursday 24th of September between 17:10 and 20:10. Somebody stole a grey Yamaha motorbike, LB26***, from outside a workplace. Crime Report No. 46/159369/26
Edenbridge South and West
High Street in Edenbridge	On Friday 25th of September around 09:17. Somebody stole an e-bike left outside of public toilets. Crime Report No. 46/159694/26
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
High Street in Farningham	Between 21:00 on Thursday 24th of September and 06:00 on Friday 25th of September. Somebody stole the front number plate from a MG ZS All parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/159580/26
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
Otford Lane in Halstead	On Saturday 26th of September around 20:25. Two people tried to break into a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/159981/26
Sevenoaks Town and St John’s
High Street in Sevenoaks	On Tuesday 1st of September around 19:03. Somebody stole a parcel from outside a business. Crime Report No. 46/159062/26
Swanley St Mary’s
Laburnum Avenue in Swanley	On Friday 25th of September between 15:30 and 16:30. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/159721/26

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Issue 2428

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Checked : Monday 21st September. Updated : Sunday 20th September

• Witnesses sought to Sevenoaks collision
• Investigation launched after Folkestone hotel fire
• CCTV appeal following reported assault in Canterbury
• Witness appeal following suspicious behaviour in Dover

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Checked : Monday 21st September. Updated : Friday 18th September

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

Has links to Sheerness and Leicestershire.

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Checked : Monday 21st September. Updated : Sunday 20th September

• Missing Dartford man safely found
• Maidstone dealer jailed after trading drugs for Pokémon cards
• Moped recovered and two arrests made in Gravesend
• Two charged following distraction burglary investigation
• Suspected hare courser arrested in Faversham
• Machete attackers from Ramsgate sent to prison
• Child rapist jailed for nearly 10 years
• Jail for Ramsgate Halloween party rapist

Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 22nd September. Updated : Monday 21st September

• Kent agrees with SEND inspection and commits to further improvement

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 22nd September. Updated : Sunday 20th September

• House fire in Dover
• Vehicle fire on Blue Bell Hill, Chatham
• Fire at Folkestone hotel

Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage

Checked : Monday 21st September. Updated : Saturday 19th September

• Shining a light on Kent sexual health services in annual awareness week
• Protect your child against measles
• County council meets in Maidstone
• Kent agrees with SEND inspection findings and commits to further improvements for children and families

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 22nd September. Updated : Monday 21st September

• Barclays scam text

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Checked : Tuesday 22nd September. Updated : Monday 21st September

• 15 September – Several squishy toys rejected at UK border due to ‘high chemical risk’

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Checked : Tuesday 22nd September. Updated : Monday 21st September

• Recall: La Redoute Alanis Printed Bathrobe
• Safety Report: Fittle Box Weight Collar / Clip

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 22nd September. Updated : Monday 21st September

• South Darenth, Wilson Lane: Road closed 17th September for up to 7 days to allow for KCC Highways fly tip investigation / clearance works. The road will be closed from junction with Rabbits Road to junction with Gills Road.. The alternative ro…
• Boughton under Blean, A2: 1 lane of 2 on the eastbound carriageway between M2 J7 (Brenley Corner) and Upper Harbledown for SGN gas repair works. Expect delays in the area.

Tens Of Thousands Of Pounds Lost By Kent Residents To This Scam

Kent residents have lost tens of thousands of pounds this week alone to bank and police impersonation scams, prompting an urgent warning to stay vigilant.

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
Manor Forstal in Ash-cum-Ridley	Between 19:00 on Tuesday 15th of September and 08:00 on Wednesday 16th of September. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/154625/26
Knights Croft in Ash-cum-Ridley	Between 21:00 on Tuesday 15th of September and 06:00 on Wednesday 16th of September. Somebody tried to steal a vehicle from the road. Crime Report No. 46/154433/26
Knights Croft in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Friday 18th of September around 21:00. Somebody damaged the roof of a conservatory. Crime Report No. 46/155714/26
Crockenhill and Well Hill
Rock Hill in Shoreham	On Sunday 20th of September around 00:30. Somebody broke into a vehicle and stole golf clubs. Crime Report No. 46/156264/26
Dunton Green and Riverhead
Maidstone Road in Riverhead	Between 12:00 on Sunday 13th of September and 17:20 on Sunday 20th of September. Somebody gained access to a residential property. The owner is still to provide a list of stolen items, if any. Crime Report No. 46/156445/26
Edenbridge North and East
Main Road in Edenbridge	On Wednesday 16th of September between 09:15 and 14:30. Somebody damaged a mobility scooter chained to a fence. Crime Report No. 46/154596/26
High Street in Edenbridge	On Thursday 17th of September between 18:00 and 20:00. Somebody stole a white Ford Transit, YE11***, from a car park. Crime Report No. 46/155245/26
Edenbridge South and West
High Street in Edenbridge	On Saturday 19th of September between 03:00 and 03:17. Somebody stole a silver Honda WW 125 motorbike, YC22***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/156108/26
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
Church Road in Halstead	On Friday 18th of September between 15:28 and 15:40. A group of young people tried to damage the front door of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/155978/26
Otford and Shoreham
The Charne in Otford	Between 13:00 on Tuesday 15th of September and 06:00 on Thursday 17th of September. Somebody damaged signage at the roadside. Crime Report No. 46/155034/26
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone
Forge Close in Penshurst	Between 14:30 on Thursday 17th of September and 11:27 on Friday 18th of September. Somebody damaged a Vauxhall Astra parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/155555/26
Sevenoaks Eastern
Holly Bush Lane in Sevenoaks	Between 00:01 on Wednesday 16th of September and 18:50 on Thursday 17th of September. Somebody stole the rear number plate from a Volvo parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/155169/26
Holly Bush Lane in Sevenoaks	Between 16:59 on Thursday 17th of September and 16:59 on Friday 18th of September. Somebody stole both number plates from a Volkswagen Golf parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/155644/26
Bethel Road in Sevenoaks	Between 19:00 on Friday 18th of September and 11:30 on Saturday 19th of September. Somebody stole the front number plate from a Mini Cooper parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/156088/26
Sevenoaks Kippington
Braeside Close in Sevenoaks	Between 19:00 on Wednesday 16th of September and 13:53 on Thursday 17th of September. Somebody stole a wheelie bin from outside a residential property Crime Report No. 46/155073/26
Sevenoaks Town and St John’s
Blighs Road in Sevenoaks	On Wednesday 16th of September around 21:00. Somebody damaged the tyres of a vehicle parked outside a shop. Crime Report No. 46/154723/26
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
Goldsel Road in Swanley	On Wednesday 16th of September around 21:26. Somebody stole a silver Toyota RAV4, LV20***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/154768/26
Swanley St Mary’s
London Road in Swanley	Between 17:30 on Friday 18th of September and 08:30 on Saturday 19th of September. Somebody damaged the window of a shop. Crime Report No. 46/155973/26
Swanley White Oak
Hollytree Avenue in Swanley	On Saturday 19th of September around 16:50. Somebody stole a white KTM 125 motorbike, GK73***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/156171/26

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Friday 18th September 2026

Issue 2427

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Checked : Friday 18th September. Updated : Thursday 17th September

• Witness appeal following M20 collision near Ashford
• Appeal following reported burglary in Maidstone
• Warning issued following reports of police impersonation fraud
• Appeal for witnesses after cannabis package delivered to house in Gillingham
• Appeal following robbery in Wye
• Witness appeal following fatal collision near Deal

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Checked : Friday 18th September. Updated : Thursday 17th September

Has links to Dartford, Erith and Belvedere.

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Checked : Friday 18th September. Updated : Thursday 17th September

• Organised criminal activity disrupted by Maidstone officers
• Officers commended for life-saving actions following Sheerness collision
• Swift arrests following suspected rogue trading in Dover
• Multiple charges brought in Ashford jewellery theft investigation
• Charges brought after air weapons seized in Dartford
• Two charged after 150 suspected cocaine wraps discovered
• Rainham sex offender back behind bars
• Dog reported stolen from Sevenoaks is reunited with owner
• Gravesend child rapist jailed
• Tip-off leads to jail for Dover drugs producer

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Friday 18th September. Updated : Thursday 17th September

• Car fire in Sheerness
• Garage fire in Folkestone

Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage

Checked : Friday 18th September. Updated : Thursday 17th September

• Brigade of Gurkhas awarded the Freedom of the County of Kent
• KCC shines light on Kent sexual health services in annual awareness week

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Friday 18th September. Updated : Wednesday 16th September

• TV Licence email scam

Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage

Checked : Friday 18th September. Updated : Thursday 17th September

• 16 September – Smyths Toys Wooden Cornhole Board with Bean Bags recalled due to asbestos risk
• 15 September – La Redoute Alanis Printed Bathrobe recalled due to fire risk
• 15 September – I Spy a Fly Book recalled due to choking risk
• 15 September – Web cam recalled due to fire risk

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Friday 18th September. Updated : Thursday 17th September

• Edenbridge Mont Saint Aignan Way: The traffic signals at the junction with Stangrove Road are currently all out. Engineer is en-route, please approach with caution.
• Brasted, Westerham Road: Temporary traffic signals in place 14th – 18th September to allow for KCC Highways highway improvement works. Please allow extra time for your journey and expect delays.

Big-name Retailers Breaking The Law On Returns

Our mystery shoppers put retailers’ returns to the test to reveal the ones you can trust – and the ones flouting the rules on refunds

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

Scamwatch: ‘My Apple Account Has Been Compromised’

This sneaky scam could allow criminals to take over your account

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

Fraud Warning After Phone Scammers Pose As Police

Kent Police said “several members of the public reported receiving phone calls” from people impersonating their staff on Wednesday.

Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.

Road Works

Sevenoaks

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Checked : Friday 18th September. Updated : Thursday 17th September

• Bradbourne Lakes restoration moves to next stage

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
Coltstead in Ash-cum-Ridley	Between 12:00 on Monday 14th of September and 06:58 on Tuesday 15th of September. Somebody stole fuel from a BMW parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/153330/26
Coltstead in Ash-cum-Ridley	Between 20:00 on Monday 14th of September and 07:30 on Tuesday 15th of September. Somebody stole the tow bar and fuel from a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/153440/26
Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Monday 14th of September around 20:02. A group of young people tried to damage the front door of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/152878/26
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge
Bullfinch Close in Chevening	On Tuesday 15th of September between 07:30 and 17:20. Somebody stole both number plates from a BMW 320I parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/153912/26
Edenbridge North and East
Donington Park Close in Edenbridge	Between 00:01 on Monday 14th of September and 10:18 on Tuesday 15th of September. Somebody stole both number plates from a Honda CR-V parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/153442/26
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Dartford Road in Farningham	On Sunday 13th of September around 12:25. Somebody stole both number plates from a Vauxhall Meriva All parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/152591/26
Gills Road in Horton Kirby and South Darenth	Between 23:00 on Sunday 13th of September and 05:52 on Monday 14th of September. Somebody broke into a vehicle and stole tools. Crime Report No. 46/152683/26
Esparto Way in Horton Kirby and South Darenth	Between 21:30 on Monday 14th of September and 10:00 on Tuesday 15th of September. Somebody damaged a Vauxhall parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/153708/26
Esparto Way in Horton Kirby and South Darenth	On Tuesday 15th of September between 01:00 and 01:20. Somebody tried to gain entry to a Toyota parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/153714/26
Fawkham and West Kingsdown
Three Gates Road in Fawkham	Between 16:00 on Friday 11th of September and 15:20 on Tuesday 15th of September. Somebody stole a vehicle, BD18***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/153805/26
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
Sevenoaks Road in Halstead	Between 15:00 on Saturday 12th of September and 00:30 on Sunday 13th of September. Somebody damaged a Honda Jazz parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/152427/26
Hartley and Hodsoll Street
Pitfield in Hartley	On Tuesday 15th of September between 01:00 and 01:30. Somebody stole a grey Toyota, R16***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/153391/26
Hextable
Main Road in Hextable	Between 22:00 on Sunday 13th of September and 06:30 on Monday 14th of September. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/152515/26
Sevenoaks Eastern
Seal Hollow Road in Sevenoaks	On Tuesday 15th of September between 00:01 and 17:54. Somebody broke into a summer house at a residential property. They stole a bicycle. Crime Report No. 46/153963/26
Seal Hollow Road in Sevenoaks	On Tuesday 15th of September between 02:30 and 05:00. Somebody tried to break into a shed at a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/153927/26
Sevenoaks Town and St John’s
Knole in Sevenoaks	Between 18:00 on Friday 11th of September and 19:00 on Saturday 12th of September. A group of young people damaged fencing of business premises. Crime Report No. 46/152651/26
Westerham and Crockham Hill
Costells Meadow in Westerham	Between 00:01 on Monday 7th of September and 23:59 on Saturday 12th of September. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property and stole multiple items. Crime Report No. 46/152455/26

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Friday 11th September 2026

Issue 2425

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Checked : Friday 11th September. Updated : Thursday 10th September

• Appeal following dog theft near Sevenoaks
• Missing girl from Meopham
• Appeal following burglary in Longfield
• Man charged following fatal collision near Gravesend
• Witness appeal following assault at Canterbury nightclub
• New image released in 30 year Baby April investigation
• Maidstone murder investigation launched

Click for The KP Policing news Webpage

Checked : Friday 11th September. Updated : Thursday 10th September

• Multi-million pound drug seizure leads to 17 years in prison
• Two charged as Rural Task Force tackle alleged GPS theft series
• Child sex offender jailed for non-recent assaults in Ashford
• Medway sex offender back behind bars for breaching order
• Police dog tracks down suspected motorbike thief in Sittingbourne
• Gravesend drug dealer jailed

Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage

Checked : Friday 11th September. Updated : Wednesday 9th September

• Join NHS Kent and Medway’s Annual General Meeting

Click for The Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Webpage

Checked : Friday 11th September. Updated : Tuesday 8th September

• Kent Independent Custody Visiting Scheme wins national award for custody visiting
• PCC, Matthew Scott, Issues Further Statement Following Dover Protest

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Friday 11th September. Updated : Wednesday 9th September

• Waste vehicle fire in Penenden Heath, Maidstone
• House fire in Sheerness

Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage

Checked : Friday 11th September. Updated : Thursday 10th September

• Kent and Medway back global campaign to tackle suicide stigma
• New provision opens at Richmond Primary School to provide additional support for children with SEND on the Isle of Sheppey
• KCC steps in to safeguard bus services in Thanet
• Kent County Council responds to latest Local Government Reorganisation decision
• New small cells designed to boost mobile connectivity installed across Canterbury

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Friday 11th September. Updated : Wednesday 9th September

• Scam PayPal email

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Checked : Friday 11th September. Updated : Thursday 10th September

• Seven in 10 Gen Z jobseekers apply without checking whether roles are genuine as four in five face financial pressure

Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage

Checked : Friday 11th September. Updated : Monday 7th September

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

Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage

Checked : Friday 11th September. Updated : Tuesday 8th September

• Recall: ONOFF S9 Carbon MTB Handlebars
• Recall: Lorelli Silicone Rattle Teether
• Safety Report: Vicloon Baby Teether (sold via Amazon)
• Safety Report: FREESKY Electric Bicycle 540E
• Recall: Candle Warmer Lamp (sold via TikTok)
• Safety Report: Electronic LED Candle Light
• Recall: Primark Disney 101 Dalmatians Zip Purse
• Safety Report: XINZHIZHU 42V 2A Charger
• Safety Report: Russko Limited Jumbo Duck Mega Squishy
• Safety Report: Squishy Dumpling D-9373

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Friday 11th September. Updated : Friday 11th September

• M2 J5 – J6 Both Directions: Lane 2 of 2 closure in place in both directions on the M2 between J5 (A249 Stockbury) and J6 (A251 Faversham) due to emergency central barrier repair works following an RTC yesterday evening. The repairs have been …
• Detling, M20 J7 Roundabout: Lane closure in place at M20 J7 due to carriageway defects. Expect delays in the area.

How To Wipe A Mac So It’s Ready To Give Away, Sell Or Recycle

Our experts explain how to back up your most important files and factory reset your Mac or MacBook before handing it over

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

Scammers Are Thriving On Meta’s Social Media Platforms

Social media apps are at the centre of the fraud epidemic and many victims don’t qualify for reimbursement, Which? warns

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

Setting Up A New Laptop: How To Install Windows 11 In A Couple Of Minutes

If you’ve recently bought a new computer, our experts can help you set it up and transfer files from your old device

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

Your Web Browser Could Be Hijacked Without You Realising

Learn how unwanted software can take over your PC, the warning signs to look for according to our experts and how to keep your data safe

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Recovery Scams: What You Need To Know About Them

Recovery scammers promise to recover stolen funds and hacked accounts

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

The WhatsApp Screen-sharing Scam That Could Drain Your Bank Account

Fraudsters pose as banks, the police and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to hack accounts

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

Entry/Exit System Update: Airports No Longer Officially Allowed To Pause EES Checks – How It Affects You

A no-nonsense guide to new rule changes for those travelling into Europe, including an update on EES and Etias

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

How Government Cost Of Living Measures Can Help You

From Burnham’s ‘everyday fixes’ to VAT relief and supermarket tariff cuts, find out what support is available and how much you could save

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

Please Find Attached This Week’s KFAS Fraud Alerts.

Feel free to share with family and friends and via your social media.

Click HERE for full details on the Kent Fraud Alert System website.

Road Works

Sevenoaks

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Checked : Friday 11th September. Updated : Thursday 10th September

• Wheelie bin roadshows come to town!
• Chairman raises the flag in honour of Emergency Services Day

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.
Crockenhill and Well Hill
Green Court Road in Crockenhill	Between 00:01 on Monday 31st of August and 17:49 on Monday 7th of September. Somebody stole the front number plate from a Toyota parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/149038/26
Eynsford
Eynsford Rise in Eynsford	Between 19:30 on Monday 7th of September and 13:52 on Tuesday 8th of September. Somebody stole a grey Fiat Panda, NA70***, from a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/149559/26
Fawkham and West Kingsdown
Brands Hatch in West Kingsdown	Between 18:00 on Monday 7th of September and 07:30 on Tuesday 8th of September. Somebody stole a white Triumph motorbike, LG70***, from outside a business property. Crime Report No. 46/149272/26
School Lane in West Kingsdown	Between 23:00 on Monday 7th of September and 07:00 on Tuesday 8th of September. Somebody stole a silver Land Rover Discovery, K5***, from outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/149316/26
Kingsingfield Road in West Kingsdown	Between 11:00 on Tuesday 8th of September and 11:10 on Wednesday 9th of September. Somebody stole a shower door from the garden of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/149807/26
Hextable
College Road in Hextable	Between 00:01 on Monday 10th of August and 11:00 on Monday 7th of September. Somebody stole both number plates from a Peugeot 308 parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/148756/26
Otford and Shoreham
High Street in Shoreham	Between 19:00 on Monday 7th of September and 07:00 on Tuesday 8th of September. Somebody damaged a Nissan Juke Tekna parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/149382/26
Palmers Orchard in Shoreham	On Tuesday 8th of September around 22:05. Somebody set alight a vehicle parked outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/149752/26
Seal and Weald
No Road Name in Seal	Between 18:00 on Tuesday 1st of September and 17:30 on Tuesday 8th of September. Somebody broke into a locker outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/149725/26
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
London Road in Swanley	Between 00:01 on Monday 7th of September and 00:01 on Tuesday 8th of September. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/149372/26

Friday 4th September 2026

Issue 2423

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Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Thursday 3rd September

• CCTV appeal following reports of theft in Tonbridge
• Fatal collision on M20 near Aylesford
• Missing boy safely located – Maidstone
• Witnesses sought after arrest made for indecent behaviour in Ashford
• Missing teenage girl from Maidstone safely located
• Image released following alleged assault in Medway
• Witnesses sought to Sevenoaks van theft

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Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Wednesday 2nd September

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

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Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Thursday 3rd September

• Two arrested following spate of bike thefts in west Kent
• Swift arrests following break-in at Margate building site
• Closure order extended to protect Swanscombe residents from antisocial behaviour

Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage

Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Thursday 3rd September

• NHS Kent and Medway’s September board meeting
• Be prepared for the new school year

Click for The Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Webpage

Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Thursday 3rd September

• Lower Cost Mobile Phone Pouch Purchasing Available to Schools

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Friday 4th September

• Garden fire in Kemsing, Sevenoaks
• Yard fire in Sittingbourne
• Fire at industrial premises in Rochester
• Trailer fire on M25 near Sevenoaks
• Shed fire in Margate

Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage

Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Tuesday 1st September

• KCC appoints contractor to deliver greener roads and public spaces across Ebbsfleet Garden City

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Tuesday 1st September

• Three impersonation scam
• Nationwide scam text

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Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Thursday 3rd September

• 2 September – Asda Ladies’ Handbags recalled due to serious chemical risk 
• 25 August – Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage

Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Wednesday 2nd September

• Recall: Macroom Buffalo Cheese Mozzarella and Macroom Buffalo Cheese Bocconcini
• Recall: Mabbo 168 – various tofu products

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Thursday 3rd September

• Bearsted, The Street: Ware Street/The Street is closed until 7th September between the junctions of Thurnham Lane and Yeoman Lane for safety to the public due to urgent roof repairs needed at The White Horse Pub.
• Maidstone A229 Fairmeadow: Phased lane closures remain in place at & approaching Staceys Street Roundabout for highway improvement works. Expect delays in the area.

What To Do If Your Email Has Been Hacked, According To A Tech Expert

A compromised inbox puts your personal data at risk – our experts explain how to regain access to your messages and files

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How We Listed 10 Downing Street As A Holiday Home On Booking.com

The scam-ridden platform failed to block a phony listing of the most famous address in the country

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Caught In A Subscription Trap? Why Your Bank Might Refuse To Refund You

Rogue subscription firms are profiting from misleading social media ads. So, why are card providers blaming customers and denying refunds?

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

How To Unblock A Sink – And What You Should Never Pour Down Your Drain

Learn how to clear a blocked drain quickly and discover the everyday items that could be wreaking havoc on your drains

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What I Wish British Tourists Knew About The Complaints Books In Portugal And Spain

How to ask for, and properly use a ‘complaints book’

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Road Works

Sevenoaks

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Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Thursday 3rd September

• Fly-tipper prosecuted
• Community and voluntary groups urged to apply for funding
• Council Reaffirms Position on Future of The Stag Community Arts Centre

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
Knights Croft in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Tuesday 1st of September around 20:42. Somebody damaged a gate at a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/145464/26
Crockenhill and Well Hill
Church Road in Crockenhill	Between 15:00 on Sunday 16th of August and 15:01 on Sunday 30th of August. Somebody damaged the windscreen of a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/144259/26
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Oliver Crescent in Farningham	Between 00:01 on Sunday 30th of August and 11:02 on Monday 31st of August. Somebody tried to break into a garage at a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/144452/26
Dartford Road in Farningham	On Sunday 30th of August around 12:23. Somebody stole fuel from a petrol station. Crime Report No. 46/144229/26
Dartford Road in Farningham	On Tuesday 1st of September between 04:00 and 20:02. Somebody damaged a Ford Fiesta parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/145397/26
Shrubbery Road in Horton Kirby and South Darenth	On Sunday 23rd of August between 07:30 and 10:30. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/144553/26
Fawkham and West Kingsdown
Hever Road in West Kingsdown	Between 00:01 on Thursday 27th of August and 23:59 on Saturday 29th of August. Somebody stole a silver Volkswagen Golf, YG6***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/144759/26
Fawkham Road in West Kingsdown	On Tuesday 1st of September between 07:00 and 16:30. Somebody gained access to a residential property and stole personal items. Crime Report No. 46/145009/26
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
Otford Lane in Halstead	On Sunday 30th of August between 22:00 and 23:00. Somebody stole a white Toyota Landcruiser, FX66***, from outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/144617/26
Hartley and Hodsoll Street
Gravesend Road in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Tuesday 1st of September around 22:34. Somebody broke into a farm building. They stole a digger. Crime Report No. 46/145068/26
Hextable
Egerton Avenue in Hextable	On Monday 31st of August around 14:44. A group of people broke into a business property. Crime Report No. 46/144550/26
Kemsing
Oxenhill Road in Kemsing	On Monday 31st of August around 14:51. Somebody stole a keyboard left unattended outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/144752/26
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
Winkhurst Green Road in Chiddingstone	On Tuesday 1st of September between 00:01 and 22:00. Somebody damaged a shed at a sports club property. Crime Report No. 46/145541/26
Otford and Shoreham
Orchard Road in Otford	On Sunday 30th of August around 03:00. Somebody stole a grey Ford Ranger 4X4, CO03***, from outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/144136/26
Sevenoaks Town and St John’s
Linden Chase in Sevenoaks	Between 01:00 on Saturday 15th of August and 01:59 on Sunday 23rd of August. Somebody damaged the front door of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/145140/26
High Street in Sevenoaks	Between 19:00 on Sunday 30th of August and 20:00 on Monday 31st of August. Somebody painted graffiti on a window at a business property. Crime Report No. 46/145268/26
Swanley St Mary’s
Farm Avenue in Swanley	On Friday 14th of August between 15:00 and 16:00. A group of young people stole a parcel from outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/144239/26
Leewood Place in Swanley	On Thursday 27th of August around 13:21. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/144122/26
Swanley White Oak
London Road in Swanley	Between 00:01 on Saturday 29th of August and 23:45 on Monday 31st of August. Somebody broke into a business property. They damaged fencing and stole copper pipes. Crime Report No. 46/145195/26
Westerham and Crockham Hill
Force Green Lane in Westerham	On Tuesday 1st of September around 01:00. A group of people gained access to a business property and stole multiple quad bikes. Crime Report No. 46/144702/26

Tuesday 1st September 2026

Issue 2422

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Checked : Tuesday 1st September. Updated : Monday 31st August

• Missing teenage girl from Maidstone
• E-fit released following indecent exposure in Broadstairs

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Checked : Tuesday 1st September. Updated : Friday 28th August

 Has links to Swale, Medway and Essex.

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Checked : Tuesday 1st September. Updated : Friday 28th August

• Two arrested in Dover arson investigation
• Edenbridge robber jailed and watch returned to owner
• Closure order issued to Swanley home
• Gravesend rapist jailed after brutal assault
• Jail sentence for Broadstairs drug dealer found asleep next to cocaine
• Swift charges for suspected Whitstable drug dealer

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 1st September. Updated : Monday 31st August

• Vehicle fire on A2 near Dartford
• Waste vehicle fire in Chatham
• Garage fire in Dartford

Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 1st September. Updated : Friday 28th August

• County Council helps to boost confidence in use of AI
• Improvement works to begin on Colonel Stephens Greenway in Tenterden
• Eligible residents urged to book flu jab to help ease winter pressures
• Herne Bay SEND college marks official opening after successful first year

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Checked : Tuesday 1st September. Updated : Monday 24th August

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Checked : Tuesday 1st September. Updated : Wednesday 26th August

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Checked : Tuesday 1st September. Updated : Friday 28th August

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How To Choose Plug-in Solar Panels

Plug-in solar panels are now available to buy and install. But are they right for you, and where do you buy them? Here’s everything you need to know

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Ditch The Algorithms And Curate Your Own Social Media Feed (podcast)

Taking back control of your online feeds and search results is easier than you think

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Call For Students To Get Second Meningitis B Jab

NHS Kent and Medway encouraged anybody who had their first jab more than four weeks ago to book their second dose

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⚠ A Trusted Service Is Being Used As Bait

Residents across Kent are being urged to stay alert as fraudsters continue to carry out bank and police impersonation scams across the county.

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Road Works

Sevenoaks

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Checked : Tuesday 1st September. Updated : Friday 28th 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.
Edenbridge North and East
Silverstone Close in Edenbridge	Between 00:01 on Tuesday 18th of August and 23:59 on Friday 21st of August. Somebody stole a bike from a bike shed. Crime Report No. 46/142320/26
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Eynsford Road in Farningham	On Thursday 27th of August around 23:44. Four males tried to gain entry to two vehicles parked on a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/142946/26
Oliver Crescent in Farningham	On Friday 28th of August around 05:25. Somebody gained access to a shed at a residential property and stole multiple tools. They also smashed a window of a vehicle outside the same property. Crime Report No. 46/142897/26
Holmesdale Road in Horton Kirby and South Darenth	Between 00:01 on Wednesday 12th of August and 00:01 on Thursday 27th of August. Somebody stole a green garden waste bin from a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/142091/26
Fawkham and West Kingsdown
St. Clere Hill Road in West Kingsdown	On Saturday 29th of August between 06:50 and 07:10. Somebody stole an Apple Watch left unattended in a shower block at a festival. Crime Report No. 46/143787/26
Sevenoaks Town and St John’s
London Road in Sevenoaks	On Tuesday 25th of August between 22:20 and 22:33. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/141913/26
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
Button Street in Swanley	On Sunday 14th of June between 12:00 and 16:00. Somebody broke into a vehicle parked in the road. Tools were stolen. Crime Report No. 46/141973/26
High Street in Swanley	On Wednesday 26th of August around 09:35. Somebody gained access to a Mini Cooper parked in a car park and stole sunglasses. Crime Report No. 46/142344/26
Bevan Place in Swanley	On Wednesday 26th of August between 10:42 and 17:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/142424/26

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