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Friday 31st July 2026

Issue 2413

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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage

Checked : Friday 31st July. Updated : Thursday 30th July

  • Appeal following fatal collision near Tunbridge Wells
  • CCTV appeal following reported assault in Canterbury
  • Witness appeal following assault in Broadstairs
  • Appeal following robbery in Tunbridge Wells
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Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage

Checked : Friday 31st July. Updated : Thursday 30th July

 Has links to Rochester and Birmingham.

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Click for The KP Policing news Webpage

Checked : Friday 31st July. Updated : Thursday 30th July

  • Warning issued to solar panel owners following arrests for fraud
  • Gillingham pensioner sees brutal burglar jailed
  • Sex offender jailed after targeting child in Rochester
  • Eight charges secured against suspected Canterbury shoplifter
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Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service News Webpage

Checked : Friday 31st July. Updated : Thursday 30th July

  • KFRS shines spotlight on fire safety with online video series
  • KFRS updates proposals to improve emergency cover
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Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Friday 31st July. Updated : Wednesday 29th July

  • Grass and shrubland alight in Chatham
  • Grass fire in Dunkirk, Faversham
  • Grass fire in Mote Park, Maidstone
  • Grass fire in Barham, Canterbury
  • Outdoor fire in Canterbury
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Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage

Checked : Friday 31st July. Updated : Thursday 30th July

  • Six-week consultation opens on draft Kent Minerals Sites Plan
  • First Project Athena Children’s Home Complete as Kent Expands Care Closer to Home
  • KCC launches DOLGE strategy
  • Sittingbourne Library and Family Hub celebrates successful official opening
  • Kids go free on Kent buses this August
  • Beginning of the end for Operation Brock as KCC secures £20 million for Dover access improvements
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Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Friday 31st July. Updated : Wednesday 29th July

  • Scam apps are disguising online casinos
  • Cosmetic surgery scam ads
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Click for The Get Safe Online News Webpage

Checked : Friday 31st July. Updated : Wednesday 29th July

  • Air CON threat: Fake air conditioning scams surge warning with new heatwave
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Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage

Checked : Friday 31st July. Updated : Thursday 23rd July

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

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Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage

Checked : Friday 31st July. Updated : Thursday 30th July

  • Safety Report: Hashmi Kajal Eyeliner
  • Recall: Milton Baby Bottle Cleaner 500ml
  • Recall: Vilac Farm Musical Blocks
  • Recall: 3M Peltor Comtac VIII Headset
  • Safety Report: Kabi My Little Birthday Cake Puzzle
  • Recall: Blair Tub Rust Velvet Armchair
  • Safety Report: SundpeyPRO Brushless Hammer Drill (sold via Amazon)
  • Safety Report: PCL Push Button Safety (PBS) Coupling
  • Recall: Emerson Sempell GmbH Valve Fastener
  • Safety Report: 100cm Jumbo Soft Plush Elephant (sold via Amazon)
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Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Friday 31st July. Updated : Thursday 30th July

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Beat The BBQ Squeeze: How To Organise Your Fridge Before A Party

To maximise the freshness of your summer food and keep your precious trifle in tip-top condition, you’ve got to organise your fridge space.

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

Heatwave Myths: Which?’s Expert Scientists Reveal What Really Works (and What Doesn’t)

Which?’s team of scientists separate heatwave fact from fiction to help you keep cool this summer

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

Heatwave Scams: Watch Out For Dodgy Air-conditioner Offers

Scammers and dodgy retailers target online shoppers with fake and non-existent goods

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

Five Text Message Scams To Watch Out For

Watch out for fake parking fine texts and the return of the ‘Hi Mum and Dad’ scam

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

Three Surprises That Could Reshape Your Retirement

Retirees reflect on whether the reality of retirement lives up to the dream

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

5 Surprising Uses For Washing-up Liquid

Don’t underestimate the power of a bottle of washing-up liquid – it can replace several pricey cleaning products in your home

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

I’m A Travel Expert – Here’s 7 Things I’m Doing To Prepare For EES

How to minimise hassle amid longer border check queues at airports

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

What Is ‘inflammaging’? 5 Science-backed Ways To Tackle Chronic Inflammation

Chronic inflammation is linked to an array of illnesses, but simple habit swaps can help lower your risk

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

How Fake Delivery Texts Fuel A Fraud Empire

Criminals blast out fake texts by the thousands, and they’re getting harder to detect – here’s how to stay safe

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

6 Places You Should Never Store Your Passwords – Unless You Want To Get Hacked

Strong passwords help protect your online accounts, but saving them in the wrong location can make them much easier for criminals to access

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.
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge
Pipers Green Road
in Brasted
On Thursday 23rd of July between 14:40 and 19:38. Somebody damaged fencing to a field.
Crime Report No. 46/122072/26
Eynsford
Shoreham Road
in Eynsford
Between 14:30 on Saturday 25th of July and 09:20 on Sunday 26th of July. Somebody stole both number plates from a Toyota parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/123428/26
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Lombard Street
in Horton Kirby and South Darenth
On Monday 20th of July around 22:30. Somebody broke into a business property and stole multiple items.
Crime Report No. 46/123001/26
Gills Road
in Horton Kirby and South Darenth
On Monday 27th of July around 23:04. Somebody stole a black vehicle, HT22***, from a residential parking bay.
Crime Report No. 46/122659/26
Shrubbery Road
in Horton Kirby and South Darenth
On Tuesday 28th of July around 01:45. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property. They do not appear to have taken anything.
Crime Report No. 46/123918/26
Hextable
Lower Road
in Hextable
Between 19:00 on Friday 24th of July and 04:00 on Sunday 26th of July. Somebody stole both number plates from a Vauxhall Corsa parked on a driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/122077/26
Swanley St Mary’s
Ash Close
in Swanley
On Friday 24th of July around 03:00. Somebody tried to steal a vehicle from the road, but were disturbed.
Crime Report No. 46/122164/26
Farm Avenue
in Swanley
Between 19:00 on Sunday 26th of July and 10:15 on Monday 27th of July. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property. They stole a quad bike.
Crime Report No. 46/123675/26
Swanley White Oak
Walnut Way
in Swanley
Between 19:00 on Friday 24th of July and 00:50 on Saturday 25th of July. Somebody broke into a residential property and stole an Xbox.
Crime Report No. 46/122802/26
Westerham and Crockham Hill
London Road
in Westerham
On Saturday 25th of July between 16:50 and 17:05. Somebody stole fuel from a petrol station.
Crime Report No. 46/122245/26

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