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

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

• Car fire in Sheerness
• Garage fire in Folkestone

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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

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

• TV Licence email scam

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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

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

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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

Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage

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

Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Friday 28th August 2026

Issue 2421

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• Arson charge after Gillingham blaze
• Arrests made and stolen road bike recovered in Ashford
• Suspected Deal burglar charged with multiple offences
• Child sexual abuser from Canterbury sentenced to prison
• Arrest made and power tools recovered in Gravesend
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• Two arrested following report of rogue trading in Paddock Wood
• Police action results in thousands confiscated from Medway drug dealer

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• 25 August –  Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

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• Recall: Apeks XL4, XL4+ and Ocea Regulator Second Stages
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• Safety Report: Electric Elliptical Training Machine
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Storm Damage: How To Protect Your Home From A Thunderstorm

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How To Spot A Fake Captcha – And What To Do If You Fall For One

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Investment Scams Surge: How Deepfakes And Dodgy Finfluencers Put Your Money At Risk

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Entry Exit System Update: Should I Still Expect Queues When Travelling To Europe?

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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
Emmetts Lane in Brasted	Between 00:15 on Saturday 1st of August and 00:30 on Thursday 20th of August. Somebody damaged the lock on the gate of a business property. Crime Report No. 46/140579/26
Crockenhill and Well Hill
Well Hill in Shoreham	Between 23:00 on Sunday 23rd of August and 11:30 on Monday 24th of August. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property and stole a generator. Crime Report No. 46/140511/26
Dunton Green and Riverhead
Campion Square in Dunton Green	Between 09:00 on Friday 24th of July and 18:00 on Sunday 26th of July. Somebody damaged a window of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/141181/26
Lyndhurst Drive in Riverhead	On Monday 24th of August around 14:12. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/141066/26
Eynsford
High Street in Eynsford	Between 18:00 on Saturday 22nd of August and 12:00 on Sunday 23rd of August. Somebody stole a bronze Land Rover Discovery, EO10***, from outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/140386/26
Hartley and Hodsoll Street
Cherry Trees in Hartley	Between 00:01 on Wednesday 19th of August and 22:16 on Friday 21st of August. A group of young people tried to damage the front door of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/139983/26
Fairby Lane in Hartley	On Friday 21st of August around 07:17. Somebody tried to break into a residential property. They may have been interrupted by someone. Crime Report No. 46/141059/26
Sevenoaks Town and St John’s
Bradbourne Road in Sevenoaks	On Wednesday 12th of August between 23:30 and 23:59. Somebody tried to gain access to a residential property, but were disturbed. Crime Report No. 46/139844/26
Swanley St Mary’s
Hart Dyke Crescent in Swanley	Between 00:01 on Friday 21st of August and 09:28 on Saturday 22nd of August. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/139996/26
Westerham and Crockham Hill
Atterbury Close in Westerham	Between 00:01 on Monday 10th of August and 09:12 on Monday 24th of August. Somebody stole a vehicle OE62*** from the road. Crime Report No. 46/140841/26
Market Square in Westerham	On Friday 21st of August around 14:00. Somebody stole a business phone from a restaurant. Crime Report No. 46/139670/26
South Bank in Westerham	On Tuesday 25th of August around 19:38. Somebody stole a motorbike from a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/140894/26

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