Friday 17th July 2026
Issue 2409
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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage
Checked : Friday 17th July. Updated : Friday 17th July
- Appeal following dangerous dog incident in Broadstairs
- Missing man from Canterbury
- Appeal following assault in West Malling
- Missing woman from Rochester found
- Missing man from Maidstone found
- CCTV released after alleged Gillingham e-scooter collision
- CCTV released following alleged Ashford assault
- Witnesses sought following fatal collision on A20 in Dover
- CCTV appeal following assault in Chatham
- Witnesses sought after pet duck attacked in Eastchurch
Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage
Checked : Friday 17th July. Updated : Thursday 16th July
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Click for The KP Policing news Webpage
Checked : Friday 17th July. Updated : Thursday 16th July
- Man charged with drug offences in Gillingham
- Dangerous drivers stopped as part of joint Kent operation
- Drone used to tackle antisocial behaviour in Ashford
- Serial burglar is jailed after 2 year crime spree
- Ashford venues recognised in night-time economy safety scheme
- Swanscombe stabber jailed for unprovoked wounding
- Motorists warned following arrests relating to vehicle crime in Chartham
- Drug dealer jailed after cannabis factory found in Greenhithe
- Conman jailed for £15,000 theft from Twydall pensioner
Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage
Checked : Friday 17th July. Updated : Wednesday 15th July
- Rise in measles cases in Kent and Medway prompts MMR vaccination call
- NHS Kent and Medway’s July board meeting
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
Checked : Friday 17th July. Updated : Wednesday 15th July
- Barn alight in Lenham, Maidstone
- Trailer alight on the A2 in Boughton under Blean
- Flat fire in Northfleet, Gravesend
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Friday 17th July. Updated : Thursday 16th July
- County Council meets to discuss key issues for the county
- Kent Mineral Sites Plan to be independently examined following County Council decision
- Ministers decide future shape of Kent and Medway’s councils
- KCC supports £1 travel to Maidstone River Festival on Arriva buses
- Rise in measles cases in Kent and Medway prompts MMR vaccination call
- Fastrack improvements to boost connections across Dartford and Gravesham from August 2026
- Funding boost for fantastic Kent and Medway mental health projects
- KCC launches WeRoam — The free app that rewards you for walking, wheeling and cycling
- Kent’s SEND Local Area Inspection: Update and thank you
Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 17th July. Updated : Wednesday 15th July
- Amazon scam email
Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 17th July. Updated : Friday 10th July
There are no new headlines today but you can still use the link to access the webpage.
Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Friday 17th July. Updated : Wednesday 15th July
- Recall: Lidl Northern Ireland – 1001 Delights Dubai Style Pistachio Ice Cream
- Safety Report: Electric Shoe / Boot Dryer
- Recall: KTL 2.2kg Squishy Hot Colour Gorilla Toy
- Recall: Habico Ltd 350g Jars of Coloured Sand
- Recall: Draper 30274 Petrol Chainsaw 51cc
- Recall: River Island One Shoulder Scuba Dress, White Crepe Skort and White Crepe Top
- Recall: Capri Sun UK Limited – Capri-Sun Orange
- Recall: Little Daisy Dream Fruit Feeder
- Recall: Westmark GmbH Gallant Spatula
- Safety Report: QiJueMotor Electric Motorbike
Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Friday 17th July. Updated : Thursday 16th July
- Staplehurst, A229 Maidstone Road: Road closed between Chart Hill Road and Clapper Lane. Please use an alternative route and expect delays in the area.
- Operation Brock: Operation Brock will be deployed on the M20 between J8 and J9 ahead of the summer travel period.
Work to install the system will take place on the evening of Monday 13th July. The M20 will be closed between J7-J9 coast bou…
The Companies That Are Letting You Down (Podcast)
Our annual Shoddy Awards are back
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Big Tech Must Tackle Scam Ads Or Face Fines
Ofcom sets out proposals to fight scam advertising on online platforms
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
7 Things You Need To Know About New ‘buy Now, Pay Later’ Rules
BNPL shoppers will now get stronger protections, following a Which? campaign
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Scam Alert: New Parking Fine Scam Text
Sneaky parking charge notice scam messages aim to trick you into handing over personal and financial details
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Scam Alert: Watch Out For Emails Claiming Your ICloud Storage Is Full
Fraudsters posing as Apple are among the most common impersonation scams
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Amazon ‘iPhone In Your Basket’ Scam Warning
Cold callers hijack Amazon accounts – learn how to stop this impersonation scam in its tracks
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This Setting On Your Windows Computer Can Protect You From Hackers
Learn how to enable Windows’ built in ransomware protection using Controlled folder access, plus other simple ways to keep your files safe
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Planning A Dip In The Med? Europe’s Cleanest And Dirtiest Seas Revealed
Find out if your favourite holiday destination is safe for swimming this summer
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Do You Need To Declare Weight-loss Jabs On Travel Insurance?
We asked 48 UK travel insurers whether treatments such as Wegovy, Mounjaro and Ozempic need to be disclosed
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‘How I Lost £18,000 To Digital Wallet Scammers’
Digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay are being targeted by criminals to go on contactless spending sprees, warns Which?
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Think Before You Click – How Online Ads Mask Millions Of Subscription Traps
Subscription traps powered by deceptive online ads could sting you with outrageous weekly or monthly charges
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Warning: These Are The Worst Airports For EES Queues
Our travel editor analysed reports from travellers to find the airports where long queues are most common – and how to plan for them
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YouTube Still Recommending Eating Disorder Videos To Teens, Research Finds
YouTube is still recommending eating disorder videos to teenage users a year after new rules were introduced to curb harmful online content, according to new research.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.
Sevenoaks
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Checked : Friday 17th July. Updated : Thursday 16th July
- Ministers decide future shape of Kent and Medway’s councils
- Another chance to comment on the new Local Plan
- Bradbourne Lakes Summer Festival success!
| 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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| Crockenhill and Well Hill | |
| Woodmount in Crockenhill | On Saturday 11th of July between 00:01 and 10:51. Somebody stole gardening equipment from a residential garden. Crime Report No. 46/113893/26 |
| Sounds Lodge in Crockenhill | On Tuesday 14th of July between 15:00 and 15:15. Somebody gained access to a Isuzu parked in the road. They stole gardening equipment. Crime Report No. 46/114646/26 |
| Edenbridge North and East | |
| Farmstead Drive in Edenbridge | On Friday 10th of July between 07:30 and 11:00. Somebody smashed windows at a construction site. Crime Report No. 46/113539/26 |
| Edenbridge South and West | |
| Mill Hill in Edenbridge | Between 21:00 on Monday 13th of July and 09:00 on Tuesday 14th of July. Somebody broke into a commercial property and stole building supplies from within. Crime Report No. 46/114252/26 |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | |
| Rays Hill in Horton Kirby and South Darenth | Between 21:00 on Monday 13th of July and 09:00 on Tuesday 14th of July. Somebody stole a wheelie bin from outside a residential property Crime Report No. 46/114870/26 |
| School Lane in Horton Kirby and South Darenth | On Tuesday 14th of July between 00:01 and 05:30. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property. They stole tools. Crime Report No. 46/114865/26 |
| Fawkham and West Kingsdown | |
| London Road in West Kingsdown | On Friday 10th of July around 18:45. Somebody stole fuel from a petrol station. Crime Report No. 46/113680/26 |
| Otford and Shoreham | |
| Warham Road in Otford | On Friday 10th of July between 15:00 and 16:00. Somebody set fire to garden furniture. Crime Report No. 46/114269/26 |
| Seal and Weald | |
| Godden Green in Seal | Between 16:00 on Friday 10th of July and 08:00 on Monday 13th of July. Somebody damaged security fencing to a private estate. Crime Report No. 46/113948/26 |
| Sevenoaks Northern | |
| Grove Road in Sevenoaks | On Sunday 12th of July between 14:00 and 14:24. Somebody stole the rear number plate from a MG HS All parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/114556/26 |
| Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village | |
| Button Street in Swanley | On Sunday 12th of July between 11:30 and 14:00. Somebody stole a orange KTM motorbike, GL24***, from a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/114555/26 |
| Swanley White Oak | |
| Swanley Lane in Swanley | On Tuesday 14th of July between 09:00 and 17:55. Somebody broke into a residential property and stole personal items. Crime Report No. 46/114403/26 |
| Westerham and Crockham Hill | |
| Mapleton Road in Westerham | On Monday 6th of July around 12:22. Somebody stole a parcel from a residential post box. Crime Report No. 46/113187/26 |