Friday 6th November 2026
Issue 2441
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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th November. Updated : Thursday 5th November
- Man missing from Burham safely located
- Appeal following fire at Folkestone property
- Teenage girl missing from Gillingham found
- Two arrested in ongoing Dover robbery investigation
Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th November. Updated : Tuesday 3rd November
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Checked : Friday 6th November. Updated : Thursday 5th November
- Suspected drug dealer arrested in Medway
- Cocaine dealer jailed following proactive stop in Tunbridge Wells
- Tribute issued by family after fatal collision in Folkestone
- Murderer jailed after fatal stabbing in Chatham
- Brazen Bearsted burglar jailed
- Defibrillator recovered after alleged theft at Sittingbourne leisure centre
- Thousands of pounds confiscated from Ashford drug dealers
Click for The Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th November. Updated : Thursday 5th November
- Kent PCC Matthew Scott: ‘If forces merge it will spell a decade of disruption’
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service News Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th November. Updated : Wednesday 4th November
- Exceptional people honoured at KFRS awards
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Checked : Friday 6th November. Updated : Thursday 5th November
- Rubbish alight in Brasted
- Car fire on A20 in Folkestone
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Checked : Friday 6th November. Updated : Thursday 5th November
- KCC Leader updates County Council Members on Government decisions affecting local government and mayoral devolution in Kent and Medway
Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th November. Updated : Tuesday 3rd November
- WhatsApp takeover scam
- British Gas phishing email
Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th November. Updated : Monday 2nd November
There are no new headlines today but you can still use the link to access the webpage.
Click for The Action Fraud News Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th November. Updated : Thursday 5th November
- Anti-fraud lessons rolled out across schools in England
Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th November. Updated : Wednesday 4th November
- Safety Report: Baby Sleeping Bags (sold via AliExpress)
- Safety Report: Baby Sleeping Bags (sold via OnBuy)
- Safety Report: Baby Sleeping Bags (sold via Wish)
- Safety Report: Crochet Baby Sleeping Bag (sold via Vinted)
- Safety Report: Baby Sleeping Bags (sold via Etsy)
- Safety Report: Blue Starfish Shaped Baby Sleeping Bag (sold via Joom)
- Recall: HAMAX Buddy Baby Seat
- Safety Report: 20,000pcs Runfeng Water Beads
- Safety Report: Goose Patting Baby Sleep Pillow (sold via Wish)
- Safety Report: Baby Sleeping Bags (sold via Amazon)
Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th November. Updated : Thursday 5th November
- AG Barr recalls Rubicon Yuzu & Pink Grapefruit Cartons because they may contain undeclared sulphites
Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th November. Updated : Friday 6th November
- Gravesend, A2 London bound: Slow moving traffic between M2 J1 and B255 Bean Lane. Expect delays.
- M20 J3-J1 London bound: The London bound carriageway is closed between J3 (for M26) and J1 (Swanley) due to a lorry fire. Emergency services attending. Diversion in place. Expect delays in the surrounding areas. Allow extra time for your journey.
- M25 J5-J6 Clockwise: Slow moving traffic between J5 (Sevenoaks/M26/A21) and J6 (Godstone, Surrey) Expect delays.
- Colts Hill, A228 Maidstone Road: Temporary traffic lights until 6th November near Alders Road junction for South East Water works. Expect delays in the area.
- Tunbridge Wells, A26 London Road: Temporary traffic lights until 10th November near B2023 High Street junction for South East Water repair works. Expect delays in the area.
- Canterbury, A28 Wincheap: Temporary traffic lights until 6th November near Ada Road junction for South East Water works. Expect delays in the area.
- Herne Bay, A291 Herne Street: A291 Herne Street is closed due to emergency repair works by South East Water. Please use an alternative route and expect delays in the area.
- Southfleet, Betsham Road: Road blocked between Westwood Road and Highcross Road due to a fallen tree. Expect delays and use an alternative route.
It’s Time To Finally Stop Unsafe Products Being Sold Online
Why new laws must tackle the consistent failure of online marketplaces to prevent the sale of potentially dangerous products
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
The Vital Security Check To Make Before Buying A Smart Device
Almost all our tech is now ‘smart’, but without crucial updates you could lose features and risk your security in just a few years
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Winter Making Your Health Problems Worse? 7 Conditions Cold Weather Can Affect
Cold weather can aggravate some existing health conditions, from stiff and painful joints to asthma and eczema. Read our expert advice on managing symptoms when temperatures drop
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Spam And Scam Calls Soar – Here Are 7 Tactics To Avoid
Which? data reveals the latest ways phone scammers are impersonating trusted brands to catch you off guard
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Your Spam Filter Could Be Hiding Important Emails – Here’s How To Fix It
If messages are disappearing on Gmail, Outlook or Apple Mail, some simple checks could help you get your inbox back on track
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Unfair Fines: Drivers Face Steep Charges And Legal Threats For Honest Mistakes
A family meal out led to a months-long bureaucratic nightmare. Here’s what it tells us about the private parking industry
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Spot A WhatsApp Scam
Find out how to spot and report WhatsApp scams
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Spot A Text Message Scam
Scam messages can be very convincing, so it’s important to know how to spot these scams
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Jewellery Sold As Sterling Silver On Amazon And Temu Found To Contain Toxic Chemicals
Jewellery advertised as sterling silver on popular online marketplaces was found to contain toxic chemicals, following a BBC investigation.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.
Scammers Using AI-generated Images Of Missing Pets To Demand Reward Money
When Stephanie Young’s cat Buddy went missing from her garden in September last year, she flooded pet rescue sites and social media groups with information about him.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.
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. | |
|---|---|
| Eynsford | |
| Bower Lane in Eynsford | Between 00:01 on Friday 30th of October and 00:01 on Sunday 1st of November. Somebody damaged the crops and land of a business property. Crime Report No. 46/181829/26 |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | |
| London Road in Farningham | On Wednesday 14th of October between 21:20 and 21:35. Somebody broke into an outbuilding and stole a vehicle and other items. Crime Report No. 46/181278/26 |
| Fawkham and West Kingsdown | |
| Pennis Lane in Fawkham | Between 18:00 on Thursday 29th of October and 06:00 on Friday 30th of October. Somebody damaged a business property. Crime Report No. 46/181827/26 |
| The Briars in West Kingsdown | Between 10:00 on Thursday 1st of October and 23:00 on Tuesday 20th of October. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/181439/26 |
| Hartley and Hodsoll Street | |
| Merton Avenue in Hartley | Between 17:00 on Saturday 31st of October and 11:00 on Monday 2nd of November. Somebody gained access to a shed at a residential property and stole an e-bike. Crime Report No. 46/181469/26 |
| Woodland Avenue in Hartley | On Monday 2nd of November around 02:35. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/181872/26 |
| Seal and Weald | |
| Windmill Road in Sevenoaks Weald | On Friday 30th of October around 21:02. Somebody stole a mobile phone left unattended in a business property. Crime Report No. 46/182049/26 |
| Hubbards Hill in Sevenoaks Weald | Between Sunday 1st of November and Monday 2nd of November. Somebody stole copper cable from a business property. Crime Report No. 46/182031/26 |
| Morleys Road in Sevenoaks Weald | On Tuesday 3rd of November around 19:23. Somebody broke into a storage unit at a residential property and stole fishing rods. Crime Report No. 46/182338/26 |
| Sevenoaks Eastern | |
| The Crescent in Sevenoaks | Between 10:00 on Saturday 31st of October and 21:00 on Sunday 1st of November. Somebody stole parts from a Ford Transit parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/181476/26 |
| Swanley White Oak | |
| New Road in Swanley | Between 23:00 on Tuesday 3rd of November and 02:00 on Wednesday 4th of November. Somebody stole a black Nissan Leaf, DS72***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/182617/26 |
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