Friday 12th June 2026

Issue 2399

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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage

Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Thursday 11th June

• Missing man from Maidstone
• Appeal following burglary in New Ash Green
• Witness appeal following collision on M2 at Strood

Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage

Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Wednesday 10th June

 Has links to Kent, Slough in Berkshire and Isleworth in London.

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Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Thursday 11th June

• Drug dealer who tried to destroy evidence sentenced to jail
• Charges for alleged Canterbury Porsche thief
• Swift arrests after lorry targeted overnight in Ashford
• Drugs found in car speakers after Tunbridge Wells stop
• Arrests and drugs seized in clampdown in Medway
• Jail for man following collision in Sheerness
• Machete, drugs and cash seized in Gravesend traffic stop
• Cooking oil seized and suspected thieves arrested in Thanet
• Suspect in court after indecent exposure in Sittingbourne
• Jail for sex offender who targeted girls on night out in Canterbury

Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage

Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Wednesday 10th June

• Chief executive attends official launch of healthy living centre

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Thursday 11th June

• Fire in a flat in Canterbury
• House fire in Cranbrook
• Muck heap fire in Monkton, Ramsgate

Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage

Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Tuesday 9th June

• Enabling community empowerment – KCC invites proposals to take over the running of KCC windmills

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Wednesday 10th June

• Argos account hack

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Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Wednesday 10th June

• 8 June – KTL Glitter and Glow Magical Sand Art Kit recalled due to asbestos risk
• 5 June – Dalston’s Pineapple Soda recalled because the cans may break apart unexpectedly 

Click for The Action Fraud Alerts Webpage

Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Thursday 11th June

• 55 million suspicious emails reported by the public

Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage

Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Thursday 11th June

• Recall: Dalston’s Pineapple Soda drink

Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage

Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Thursday 11th June

• Buttermilk Confections is recalling Honeycomb Blast Choc Bar because of undeclared milk

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Friday 12th June

• Sheppey Crossing northbound: The Sheppey Crossing bridge is closed northbound heading into the Isle of Sheppey to allow for emergency repairs to take place to a damaged bridge joint. …
• Boughton under Blean, A2: 1 lane of 2 closed westbound between Upper Harbledown and Dunkirk/Boughton Under Blean junctions for South East Water works. Expect delays in the area.
• Five Oak Green, B2017 Badsell Rd: Temporary traffic lights until 12th June at A228 Maidstone Road junction for drainage repair works. Expect delays in the area.
• Canterbury, various roads: To allow filming on the highway, the following roads will be closed for vehicles and pedestrians on a rolling road basis on 19th June for 1 day (09:30-17:30) …
• M25, J5-J6 Clockwise: Lane 1 of 4 blocked between J5 (Chevening) and J6 (Godstone) due to a broken down vehicle. This is causing delays on approaches to J5. Allow extra time for your journey.

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Dangerous Phone Chargers For Sale On Online Marketplaces

Counterfeits and unsafe chargers sold on Amazon Haul, eBay and other online marketplaces could explode, electrocute you or cause a fire

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Scammers Target Minecraft Fans With Malware

Users of the game are being conned into downloading malware

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How To Tell If A Website Is Safe – According To Which? Experts

Our Tech Support team has found that a couple of quick checks can reveal warning signs before you shop or share personal information

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Deepfake Doctors Used To Peddle Weight-loss Patches

Which? finds dodgy adverts on YouTube promoting weight-loss patches

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FCA Launches Legal Action Against Former Fund Manager Neil Woodford – What Investors Need To Know

The action is the latest move in the FCA’s crackdown on ‘finfluencers’

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

The Most Convincing Scams Of 2026 So Far

We’ve investigated the latest frauds – find out how to spot them and stay safe

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Help Your Baby Sleep Safely In The Heat

Our expert tips will ensure you keep your little one cool during daytime naps, nighttime slumbers and everything in between

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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
Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley	Between 00:01 on Sunday 7th of June and 03:00 on Monday 8th of June. Somebody smashed a window of a Honda CR-V All parked in a car park. Crime Report No. 46/91405/26
Ayelands in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Monday 8th of June between 00:01 and 06:00. Somebody damaged a window of a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/91710/26
Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Monday 8th of June between 00:01 and 06:00. Somebody damaged a window of a Ford Fiesta parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/91837/26
Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Monday 8th of June around 02:00. Somebody damaged a Citroen C1 parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/91653/26
Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Monday 8th of June between 02:00 and 02:36. Somebody damaged a window of a Austin Mini Cooper parked in a carpark. Crime Report No. 46/91856/26
Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Monday 8th of June between 02:00 and 02:36. Somebody broke into a vehicle parked in a carpark and stole multiple items. Crime Report No. 46/91861/26
Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Monday 8th of June between 02:00 and 02:36. Somebody damaged a window of a Citroen parked in a carpark. Crime Report No. 46/91862/26
Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Monday 8th of June between 02:00 and 02:36. Somebody broke into a vehicle parked in a carpark and stole fuel. Crime Report No. 46/91863/26
Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Monday 8th of June between 02:00 and 02:36. Somebody damaged a window of a vehicle parked in a carpark. Crime Report No. 46/91864/26
Spring Cross in Ash-cum-Ridley	On Tuesday 9th of June between 00:01 and 05:00. Somebody broke into a Toyota Hilux parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/92321/26
Cowden and Hever
Cow Lane in Hever	On Saturday 6th of June between 09:00 and 12:35. Somebody stole oil from a business property. Crime Report No. 46/91126/26
Dunton Green and Riverhead
Maidstone Road in Riverhead	Between 10:00 on Saturday 23rd of May and 12:00 on Sunday 7th of June. Somebody tried to break into a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/91264/26
Edenbridge South and West
Marsh Green Road in Edenbridge	Between Monday 20th of April and Thursday 30th of April. Somebody broke into a shed at a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/91379/26
Cobbetts Way in Edenbridge	On Sunday 7th of June between 16:00 and 18:45. Somebody stole a BMW 320D, GY12***, from a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/91732/26
Otford and Shoreham
Sevenoaks Road in Otford	On Thursday 4th of June between 09:00 and 18:00. Somebody stole trade plates from a dealership. Crime Report No. 46/92578/26
Sevenoaks Town and St John’s
Granville Road in Sevenoaks	Between 18:00 on Friday 5th of June and 13:09 on Saturday 6th of June. Somebody damaged a Alfa Romeo Giulia parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/91112/26
St. Botolphs Road in Sevenoaks	On Saturday 6th of June around 19:15. Somebody tried to steal a Toyota RAV4 from the road. Crime Report No. 46/91279/26
Amherst Road in Sevenoaks	Between 22:30 on Sunday 7th of June and 06:00 on Monday 8th of June. Somebody gained access to a residential property and stole a laptop. Crime Report No. 46/91824/26
Swanley White Oak
London Road in Swanley	Between 01:00 on Saturday 9th of May and 02:00 on Sunday 10th of May. Somebody broke into a Ford Transit parked in the road. They stole tools. Crime Report No. 46/92724/26
Birchwood Road in Swanley	Between 00:01 on Saturday 16th of May and 04:44 on Sunday 7th of June. Somebody damaged a Yamaha MT-03 parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/91204/26
Conifer Way in Swanley	Between 00:01 on Monday 1st of June and 13:58 on Monday 8th of June. Somebody gained access to a residential property and stole money. Crime Report No. 46/92043/26e-watch •Today 05:51 To:  New Ash Green Village Association Show more e-watch.co Friday 12th June 2026 Issue 2399 Use this link to read this newsletter online | use this link to unsubscribe Kent Police approve of e-watch for communications to residents of the county. Disclaimer: E-watch.co do not necessarily endorse the products and services you may see mentioned in this newsletter. We source most of our content from third parties and they are responsible for their own material. This is especially true if you follow a link to a third party website. Hoax-Slayer is based in the USA so anything bought from them may incur extra shipping charges and import duty. Click for The KP Appeals Webpage Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Thursday 11th June Missing man from Maidstone Appeal following burglary in New Ash Green Witness appeal following collision on M2 at Strood Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Wednesday 10th June  Has links to Kent, Slough in Berkshire and Isleworth in London. Click for The KP Policing news Webpage Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Thursday 11th June Drug dealer who tried to destroy evidence sentenced to jail Charges for alleged Canterbury Porsche thief Swift arrests after lorry targeted overnight in Ashford Drugs found in car speakers after Tunbridge Wells stop Arrests and drugs seized in clampdown in Medway Jail for man following collision in Sheerness Machete, drugs and cash seized in Gravesend traffic stop Cooking oil seized and suspected thieves arrested in Thanet Suspect in court after indecent exposure in Sittingbourne Jail for sex offender who targeted girls on night out in Canterbury Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Wednesday 10th June Chief executive attends official launch of healthy living centre Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Thursday 11th June Fire in a flat in Canterbury House fire in Cranbrook Muck heap fire in Monkton, Ramsgate Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Tuesday 9th June Enabling community empowerment – KCC invites proposals to take over the running of KCC windmills Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Wednesday 10th June Argos account hack Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Wednesday 10th June 8 June – KTL Glitter and Glow Magical Sand Art Kit recalled due to asbestos risk 5 June – Dalston’s Pineapple Soda recalled because the cans may break apart unexpectedly  Click for The Action Fraud Alerts Webpage Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Thursday 11th June 55 million suspicious emails reported by the public Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Thursday 11th June Recall: Dalston’s Pineapple Soda drink Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Thursday 11th June Buttermilk Confections is recalling Honeycomb Blast Choc Bar because of undeclared milk Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage Checked : Friday 12th June. Updated : Friday 12th June Sheppey Crossing northbound: The Sheppey Crossing bridge is closed northbound heading into the Isle of Sheppey to allow for emergency repairs to take place to a damaged bridge joint. … Boughton under Blean, A2: 1 lane of 2 closed westbound between Upper Harbledown and Dunkirk/Boughton Under Blean junctions for South East Water works. Expect delays in the area. Five Oak Green, B2017 Badsell Rd: Temporary traffic lights until 12th June at A228 Maidstone Road junction for drainage repair works. Expect delays in the area. Canterbury, various roads: To allow filming on the highway, the following roads will be closed for vehicles and pedestrians on a rolling road basis on 19th June for 1 day (09:30-17:30) … M25, J5-J6 Clockwise: Lane 1 of 4 blocked between J5 (Chevening) and J6 (Godstone) due to a broken down vehicle. This is causing delays on approaches to J5. Allow extra time for your journey. How To Password Protect A USB Stick In Less Than 5 Minutes Keep your personal information hidden from prying eyes and add an additional layer of security to your external drive Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website. Dangerous Phone Chargers For Sale On Online Marketplaces Counterfeits and unsafe chargers sold on Amazon Haul, eBay and other online marketplaces could explode, electrocute you or cause a fire Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website. Scammers Target Minecraft Fans With Malware Users of the game are being conned into downloading malware Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website. How To Tell If A Website Is Safe – According To Which? Experts Our Tech Support team has found that a couple of quick checks can reveal warning signs before you shop or share personal information Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website. Deepfake Doctors Used To Peddle Weight-loss Patches Which? finds dodgy adverts on YouTube promoting weight-loss patches Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website. FCA Launches Legal Action Against Former Fund Manager Neil Woodford – What Investors Need To Know The action is the latest move in the FCA’s crackdown on ‘finfluencers’ Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website. The Most Convincing Scams Of 2026 So Far We’ve investigated the latest frauds – find out how to spot them and stay safe Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website. Help Your Baby Sleep Safely In The Heat Our expert tips will ensure you keep your little one cool during daytime naps, nighttime slumbers and everything in between Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) 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 Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley Between 00:01 on Sunday 7th of June and 03:00 on Monday 8th of June. Somebody smashed a window of a Honda CR-V All parked in a car park. Crime Report No. 46/91405/26 Ayelands in Ash-cum-Ridley On Monday 8th of June between 00:01 and 06:00. Somebody damaged a window of a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/91710/26 Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley On Monday 8th of June between 00:01 and 06:00. Somebody damaged a window of a Ford Fiesta parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/91837/26 Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley On Monday 8th of June around 02:00. Somebody damaged a Citroen C1 parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/91653/26 Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley On Monday 8th of June between 02:00 and 02:36. Somebody damaged a window of a Austin Mini Cooper parked in a carpark. Crime Report No. 46/91856/26 Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley On Monday 8th of June between 02:00 and 02:36. Somebody broke into a vehicle parked in a carpark and stole multiple items. Crime Report No. 46/91861/26 Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley On Monday 8th of June between 02:00 and 02:36. Somebody damaged a window of a Citroen parked in a carpark. Crime Report No. 46/91862/26 Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley On Monday 8th of June between 02:00 and 02:36. Somebody broke into a vehicle parked in a carpark and stole fuel. Crime Report No. 46/91863/26 Millfield in Ash-cum-Ridley On Monday 8th of June between 02:00 and 02:36. Somebody damaged a window of a vehicle parked in a carpark. Crime Report No. 46/91864/26 Spring Cross in Ash-cum-Ridley On Tuesday 9th of June between 00:01 and 05:00. Somebody broke into a Toyota Hilux parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/92321/26 Cowden and Hever Cow Lane in Hever On Saturday 6th of June between 09:00 and 12:35. Somebody stole oil from a business property. Crime Report No. 46/91126/26 Dunton Green and Riverhead Maidstone Road in Riverhead Between 10:00 on Saturday 23rd of May and 12:00 on Sunday 7th of June. Somebody tried to break into a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/91264/26 Edenbridge South and West Marsh Green Road in Edenbridge Between Monday 20th of April and Thursday 30th of April. Somebody broke into a shed at a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/91379/26 Cobbetts Way in Edenbridge On Sunday 7th of June between 16:00 and 18:45. Somebody stole a BMW 320D, GY12***, from a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/91732/26 Otford and Shoreham Sevenoaks Road in Otford On Thursday 4th of June between 09:00 and 18:00. Somebody stole trade plates from a dealership. Crime Report No. 46/92578/26 Sevenoaks Town and St John’s Granville Road in Sevenoaks Between 18:00 on Friday 5th of June and 13:09 on Saturday 6th of June. Somebody damaged a Alfa Romeo Giulia parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/91112/26 St. Botolphs Road in Sevenoaks On Saturday 6th of June around 19:15. Somebody tried to steal a Toyota RAV4 from the road. Crime Report No. 46/91279/26 Amherst Road in Sevenoaks Between 22:30 on Sunday 7th of June and 06:00 on Monday 8th of June. Somebody gained access to a residential property and stole a laptop. Crime Report No. 46/91824/26 Swanley White Oak London Road in Swanley Between 01:00 on Saturday 9th of May and 02:00 on Sunday 10th of May. Somebody broke into a Ford Transit parked in the road. They stole tools. Crime Report No. 46/92724/26 Birchwood Road in Swanley Between 00:01 on Saturday 16th of May and 04:44 on Sunday 7th of June. Somebody damaged a Yamaha MT-03 parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/91204/26 Conifer Way in Swanley Between 00:01 on Monday 1st of June and 13:58 on Monday 8th of June. Somebody gained access to a residential property and stole money. Crime Report No. 46/92043/26