Friday 10th July 2026
Issue 2407
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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage
Checked : Friday 10th July. Updated : Friday 10th July
- Missing man from Canterbury
- Appeal following a serious collision in Dover
- Appeal following accosting in Hoo
- New CCTV images released in search for missing Margate girl
- Missing boy from Chatham found
- CCTV image released in search for missing Margate teenager
Click for The KP Policing news Webpage
Checked : Friday 10th July. Updated : Friday 10th July
- Convicted brothel owners ordered to pay back more than £600,000
- Man charged following car thefts in west Kent
- Former Canterbury boarding school teacher jailed for non-recent crimes against children
- Alleged bike robbers arrested after Chatham chase
- Further offender sentenced for burgling east Kent substations
- Driver jailed after fatal Cliffe crash
- Sex offender jailed following police pursuit in Cuxton
- Violent abuser from Rochester jailed
- High value car thieves jailed for north and east Kent spate
- Dartford man in court for sex based harassment charge
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
Checked : Friday 10th July. Updated : Wednesday 8th July
- Car park fire in Canterbury
- Flat fire Folkestone
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Friday 10th July. Updated : Wednesday 8th July
- Kent residents invited to help shape the future of the Kent Downs National Landscape
- How is alcohol affecting you?
- The National Lottery Heritage Fund backs plans to transform the Stour Valley
Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 10th July. Updated : Wednesday 8th July
- O2 inactive SIM cold call and texts
- Aldi air-con scam
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Checked : Friday 10th July. Updated : Thursday 9th July
- 8 July – M&S Food Truffle Gouda due to the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes
- 7 July – John Lewis doorstops and draught excluders recalled due to asbestos risk
- 7 July – Primark pepper mills recalled due to serious chemical risk
- 7 July – Spatula sold by TK Maxx recalled due to ‘risk to consumer health’
- 6 July – Sand-Filled Weirdo Toys sold via Amazon recalled due to asbestos risk
- 6 July – Novelty doorstops recalled due to asbestos risk
- 1 July – Asbestos risk sees recall of Galt Sand Stickers Craft Kit
- 1 July – HTI Toys Fun Sand Art Bottle Kit recalled due to asbestos risk
Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Friday 10th July. Updated : Wednesday 8th July
- Recall: M&S Food Truffle Gouda
- Safety Report: Rainllon Baby Swimming Float (sold via Amazon)
- Safety Report: Veverra SnugglePhant Sleeping Pillow
- Safety Report: Guangdong Dousheng Electronics Co., Ltd 5W USB-C Power Adapter
- Safety Report: Hulker Three-Way Power Socket (sold via Amazon)
- Safety Report: MOTONG Heart-Shaped Planet Silver Earrings (sold via Amazon)
- Recall: Hidrostan Out/Permaroof (UK) Limited EPDM Facade Membrane
- Safety Report: Goodak Co Ltd Magnetic Chess Game
- Safety Report: VGLIMOTOR E-Motorbike
- Recall: John Lewis & Partners Doorstops & Draught Excluders
Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Friday 10th July. Updated : Thursday 9th July
WhatsApp’s New Usernames: What’s Changing And Why It Matters
The messaging app’s new feature is designed to improve privacy, but it’s feared the changes could create opportunities for scammers
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
The Tumble Dryer ‘ban’: What Does It Mean For You?
We explain which type of tumble dryers are affected, why phasing out inefficient models is a good thing, and what it means for consumers
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Protect Your Privacy: 7 Ways To Secure Your Social Media And Email Accounts
Lock up the data you share online and think before you post – our experts will help you win back some control
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Scam Calls: The Latest In Circulation And How To Stop Them
Three quarters of Brits received a scam call last year
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Scamwatch: A Sophisticated Spear-phishing Scam
Which? unpicks a highly targeted email scam
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Baby Products That Risk Serious Injury Or Death For Sale On Online Marketplaces
We found 150 potentially dangerous baby care products listed, with thousands already sold
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
12 Tips To Keep Your Home Safe While You’re Away
From video doorbells to insurance, find out how to keep your home safe whether you leave for an hour or a fortnight
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Windows 10 Is Now Ending Security Support In October 2027 – 6 Ways You Can Prepare
Still using Windows 10? Here’s what you need to know
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.
6 Ways To Stop Your Phone From Overheating In Hot Weather
Smartphone getting too hot? Follow our expert tips to use your phone for longer and prevent damage in the summer sun
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Airline Rules On Hand Luggage Are About To Change Again. Here’s What You Need To Know
For once, it may be good news for UK travellers
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.
Sevenoaks
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Checked : Friday 10th July. Updated : Tuesday 7th July
- Spades in the ground for White Oak housing scheme
| 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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| Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge | |
| Station Road in Brasted | On Sunday 5th of July around 16:50. Somebody damaged a window of a business. Crime Report No. 46/109086/26 |
| Crockenhill and Well Hill | |
| Parkgate Road in Crockenhill | Between 22:00 on Sunday 5th of July and 05:00 on Monday 6th of July. Somebody broke into storage lockers at a business property and stole saddles. Crime Report No. 46/110056/26 |
| Dunton Green and Riverhead | |
| London Road in Riverhead | On Sunday 5th of July around 19:41. Somebody damaged a fence at a business property. Crime Report No. 46/109945/26 |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | |
| London Road in Farningham | On Friday 26th of June between 11:00 and 14:00. Somebody stole a golf club from a golf trolley at a golf club. Crime Report No. 46/108823/26 |
| Maplescombe Lane in Farningham | Between 11:30 on Monday 6th of July and 13:15 on Tuesday 7th of July. Somebody set fire to a Mercedes Vito. Crime Report No. 46/110473/26 |
| Fawkham and West Kingsdown | |
| Valley Road in Fawkham | On Sunday 5th of July around 11:45. Somebody entered a construction site and stole tools. Crime Report No. 46/108852/26 |
| Scratchers Lane in West Kingsdown | On Saturday 4th of July between 08:00 and 16:20. Somebody stole a number plate from a Honda parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/109272/26 |
| Exedown Road in West Kingsdown | On Sunday 5th of July between 10:58 and 16:00. Somebody stole a silver Triumph Street Triple motorbike, LC18***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/109308/26 |
| Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount | |
| Orpington By Pass in Badgers Mount | On Tuesday 7th of July between 09:00 and 16:00. Somebody damaged a Citroen Berlingo parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/110287/26 |
| Hextable | |
| Mabel Road in Hextable | On Saturday 4th of July between 00:01 and 08:52. Somebody gained entry to a residential garage and stole pipes. Crime Report No. 46/108924/26 |
| Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway | |
| Penshurst Road in Leigh | On Friday 26th of June around 21:13. A group of people broke into business property and damaged the CCTV cameras. Crime Report No. 46/109489/26 |
| Otford and Shoreham | |
| Telston Lane in Otford | On Sunday 5th of July between 00:01 and 20:27. Somebody tried to break into a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/109497/26 |
| Sevenoaks Northern | |
| Otford Road in Sevenoaks | On Monday 6th of July between 19:00 and 22:30. Somebody stole a bicycle from outside a restaurant. Somebody stole a bicycle from where it was secured in the road. Crime Report No. 46/109937/26 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| Hitchen Hatch Lane in Sevenoaks | On Sunday 5th of July between 02:00 and 03:26. Somebody gained access to a business property and stole a charger and tried to steal other items. Crime Report No. 46/109538/26 |
| Swanley White Oak | |
| London Road in Swanley | On Sunday 28th of June between 00:01 and 04:00. Somebody broke into a vehicle parked in a car park and stole clothing and golf clubs. Crime Report No. 46/108853/26 |
| Birchwood Road in Swanley | On Sunday 5th of July between 00:01 and 11:14. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/109607/26 |
| Westerham and Crockham Hill | |
| Westerham Hill in Westerham | On Saturday 4th of July between 09:00 and 13:00. Somebody gained entry to van parked in a car park and stole tools and personal items. Crime Report No. 46/108861/26 |