Friday 22nd May 2026
Issue 2393
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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage
Checked : Friday 22nd May. Updated : Wednesday 20th May
- Missing teenager believed to be in Medway
- Missing teenage boy from Maidstone
- Appeal following fatal collision on the A228 near Pembury
Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage
Checked : Friday 22nd May. Updated : Wednesday 20th May
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Has links to Folkestone and Basildon.
Click for The KP Policing news Webpage
Checked : Friday 22nd May. Updated : Thursday 21st May
- Persistent Sittingbourne sex offender jailed
- Tonbridge drug dealer found with 30 vials of cocaine
- Maidstone predator jailed for abusing 2 children
- Dangerous driver jailed for killing man in Sittingbourne
- Suspected drug dealers arrested and charged in Dartford
- Proactive patrols crack down in Tonbridge town centre
- Sex offender from near Maidstone is jailed
- Rochester collision leads to cannabis haul
- Joint operation in Medway targets illicit and illegal goods
- Man charged following serious assault in Maidstone
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
Checked : Friday 22nd May. Updated : Wednesday 20th May
- Motorhome alight in Kings Hill, West Malling
- Vehicle fire on M25 near Eynsford, Dartford
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Friday 22nd May. Updated : Thursday 21st May
- KCC appoints new Chairman and presents progress on strategic priorities at Kent County Council’s annual meeting
- Two jailed following major Kent Trading Standards doorstep crime prosecution
- Kent celebrates dementia champions at 2026 awards and conference
Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 22nd May. Updated : Monday 18th May
There are no new headlines today but you can still use the link to access the webpage.
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Checked : Friday 22nd May. Updated : Thursday 21st May
- 20 May – Organic Baby Fromage Frais recalled in Northern Ireland due to the possible presence of mould
- 19 May – My Little Chick Dummy Clips recalled due to choking risk
Click for The Action Fraud News Webpage
Checked : Friday 22nd May. Updated : Thursday 21st May
- City of London Police and PWC Recognised with Award for Rollout of Report Fraud
Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Friday 22nd May. Updated : Wednesday 20th May
- Recall: Glenisk – Organic Baby Fromage Frais
- Safety Report: ZF Innovation Remote Control Centipede Toy
- Safety Report: Amped Electric Bike A18COMP
- Safety Report: Towel Warmer RTD-23A
- Recall: My Little Chick Dummy Clip
- Safety Report: Steam Beauty Ion Vapour Steamer
- Safety Report: Electric Shoe Dryer
- Safety Report: Intelligent Electric Baby Rocking Chair
- Safety Report: Lifestance Wax Warmer Hair Removal Kit (sold via Amazon)
- Recall: Vevor Lifting Chains
Click for The Food Standards Agency Food alerts Webpage
Checked : Friday 22nd May. Updated : Wednesday 20th May
- Glenisk recalls Organic Baby Fromage Frais due to the possible presence of mould
Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage
Checked : Friday 22nd May. Updated : Thursday 21st May
- Divilly’s recalls Divilly Brothers No Added Nitrite Crumbed Ham because of undeclared wheat (gluten)
Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Friday 22nd May. Updated : Friday 22nd May
- Brock M20: Operation Brock will be deployed on the M20 between J8 and J9 ahead of the late May bank holiday and half term. …
- Canterbury, A28 Wincheap: Temporary traffic signals in place 18th – 29th May to allow for Southern Water collapsed sewer repair works near the junction with Simmonds Road. …
- Lamberhurst, A21: Temporary traffic lights until 1st June near Kilndown Road for Southern Water works. Expect delays in the area.
- Maidstone, A229 Loose Road: Temporary traffic lights in place near Anglesey Avenue junction for SGN repair works. Expect delays in the surrounding areas.
- Mereworth, A228 Malling Road: Temporary traffic signals in place between Kent Street and A26 Tonbridge Road following a vehicle fire and resulting carriageway damage. Please allow extra time for your journey and expect delays.
- Leeds, Burberry Lane: Road closed 20th May for up to 8 days to allow for KCC Highways fly tip clearance / investigation works. …
Don’t Put Your Data At Risk – See Which Apps Can Access Your Apple Or Google Account
Apps you connected years ago may still be able to access personal information such as your email address, photos, files or contacts
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
5 Expert Tips For Keeping Your Teeth Healthy At Home
From floss to fizzy drinks, we asked top dentists and hygienists to reveal the everyday habits secretly harming your smile – plus their best tips for keeping teeth healthy
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
I’m The Which? Tech Editor – Here Are 7 Links I’d Never Click
From fake delivery texts to dangerous QR codes, scammers are constantly finding new ways to catch us out online
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
The Online Pharmacies Selling Weight-loss Jabs Inappropriately
Four popular pharmacies issued weight loss jabs based on false health information and fake GP details in our undercover investigation
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
6 Must-haves For Fire Safety At Home
While you should always call 999 in an emergency, these are our top recommendations to help if a small fire does start
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
11 Cheap And Free Things To Do With Kids During May Half Term
Find out where kids eat free and how to get deals on days out
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
5 Foods You Should Never Cook Straight From Frozen – And 5 You Can
Knowing when to defrost is essential for safe and tasty meals. Find out which foods you can, and can’t, cook from frozen, with expert advice on how to thaw food safely
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Fake Profiles On Facebook Target Holiday Scam Victims
Fraudsters are hijacking reservations and posing as fake customer service agents
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Please Find Attached This Week’s Fraud Alerts.
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Click HERE for full details on the Kent Fraud Alert System 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. | |
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| Ash and New Ash Green | |
| Redhill Wood in Ash-cum-Ridley | On Monday 18th of May between 16:25 and 18:03. Somebody stole a white Vauxhall Insignia, VU67***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/79421/26 |
| Cowden and Hever | |
| Cowden in Cowden | On Monday 18th of May around 14:18. Somebody broke into a residential property and stole personal items. Crime Report No. 46/78868/26 |
| Crockenhill and Well Hill | |
| Stones Cross Road in Crockenhill | On Monday 18th of May around 12:11. Somebody stole a black Land Rover motorbike, SY11***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/78873/26 |
| Dunton Green and Riverhead | |
| Aisher Way in Riverhead | Between 07:00 on Thursday 14th of May and 09:30 on Friday 15th of May. Somebody stole items from a clothing bank. Crime Report No. 46/79315/26 |
| Seal and Weald | |
| Blackhall Lane in Sevenoaks | Between 12:00 on Saturday 16th of May and 11:00 on Monday 18th of May. Somebody broke into a shed at a residential property and stole a Mower. Crime Report No. 46/78910/26 |
| Sevenoaks Kippington | |
| Oakhill Road in Sevenoaks | On Thursday 14th of May between 07:00 and 23:00. Somebody stole a wheelie bin from outside a residential property Crime Report No. 46/79907/26 |
| Sevenoaks Northern | |
| Laurie Close in Sevenoaks | Between 00:01 on Friday 8th of May and 00:01 on Saturday 9th of May. Somebody stole an unattended handbag at a park. Crime Report No. 46/79899/26 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| The Dene in Sevenoaks | Between 11:00 on Thursday 14th of May and 11:00 on Friday 15th of May. Somebody stole a garden waste bin from a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/79222/26 |
| London Road in Sevenoaks | Between 12:00 on Thursday 14th of May and 10:00 on Sunday 17th of May. Somebody stole a bicycle from s basement in a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/78649/26 |
| Swanley St Mary’s | |
| Cherry Avenue in Swanley | On Tuesday 19th of May between 14:00 and 15:00. Somebody damaged a Ford Fiesta parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/80179/26 |
| Westerham and Crockham Hill | |
| Rysted Lane in Westerham | Between 18:00 on Saturday 16th of May and 08:00 on Sunday 17th of May. Somebody broke into a shed at a residential property and stole a lawn mower. Crime Report No. 46/78609/26 |