Friday 9th October 2026
Issue 2433
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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage
Checked : Friday 9th October. Updated : Thursday 8th October
- Appeal after dog found deceased in Gravesend
- Missing teenage girls from Sittingbourne found
- Appeal following report of indecent exposure in Canterbury
- Warning following rural thefts in Dover district
- Appeal following reported assault in Tunbridge Wells
Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage
Checked : Friday 9th October. Updated : Wednesday 7th October
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He has links to Medway, Maidstone, London, Surrey, Essex and Manchester.
Click for The KP Policing news Webpage
Checked : Friday 9th October. Updated : Thursday 8th October
- Arrest following Borough Green serious assault
- Car thieves jailed after police tracked them down with wireless earphones
- Canterbury machete attack ends in jail sentences
- Closure order for Sittingbourne property linked to anti-social behaviour
- Weapon seized and charges brought in Ramsgate
- Stolen Sittingbourne delivery van recovered and arrests made in 30 minutes
- Drugs seized and 2 arrested in Gravesend
- Three Gillingham sex offenders jailed in a week for breaching court orders
- Stolen caravans recovered in West Kingsdown
Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage
Checked : Friday 9th October. Updated : Wednesday 7th October
- NHS Kent and Medway selected for national Steps to Safety programme
Click for The Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Webpage
Checked : Friday 9th October. Updated : Wednesday 7th October
- PCC reveals £195k surge fund and how it will help Kent victims
- Police Property Fund applications open – how to apply for £2,000 grants
- Take part in the 2026 Annual Policing Survey – open now
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
Checked : Friday 9th October. Updated : Wednesday 7th October
- Lorry fire on the M20
- Car fire on the A249
- Derelict building fire in Chatham
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Friday 9th October. Updated : Tuesday 6th October
- Share your views on KCC’s draft strategy to improve short breaks for children
Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 9th October. Updated : Wednesday 7th October
- NatWest scam email
- Hulu impersonation email
Click for The Get Safe Online News Webpage
Checked : Friday 9th October. Updated : Thursday 8th October
- ASOS customers advised to change their passwords and remain vigilant
Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 9th October. Updated : Thursday 8th October
- 7 October – Flymo SimpliTrim lawn trimmers recalled due to injury risk
- 6 October – Asda men’s hiker boots and shoes recalled due to serious chemical risk
- 6 October – Primark Halloween Gonks recalled due to asbestos risk
- 5 October – Asda Kidz Pop Up Bear Tent recalled due to entrapment risk
- 5 October – Tesco F&F Glass Latte Mug recalled due to burns risk
- 5 October – Asda recalls George Ladies’ Handbags due to serious chemical risk
Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Friday 9th October. Updated : Tuesday 6th October
- Recall: Dunnet Bay Distillers – Rock Rose Gin Summer Cup Liqueur
- Recall: Unilever – Pot Noodle Piri Piri Chicken Flavour
Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Friday 9th October. Updated : Thursday 8th October
- Higham, A226 Gravesend Road: The traffic signals at the junction with Pear Tree Lane are all out due to a powercut in the area. UKPN are working to restore power. Approach with caution.
- Blean, A290 Pean Hill: Road closed until 15th October between Pean Hill and Clapham Hill due to emergency SGN leak repair works.
Diversion via A290 Clapham Hill, A299 Thanet Way, A2 Boughton Bypass, A2050 Harbledown Bypass, London Road…
BT Acquires TalkTalk: What It Means For TalkTalk Customers
1.5 million customers will change broadband provider – find out what to do if you’re affected, and if there’s anything you need to do
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Stop Your TV Spying On You
TVs recognise what’s on your screen and make money from your data, unless you stop them
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Scams In Plain Sight
Adverts from firms on regulator ‘warning list’ are appearing on social media platforms and search engines
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
‘Scammers Stole £4,000, But My Bank Wouldn’t Believe Me’
Which? investigates how fraudsters used a debit card locked in a London gym locker to make payments in the Middle East
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Get Rid Of Bedbugs
Bedbug infestations are on the up – here’s what to do if you have them, tips on how to keep them at bay, and why numbers are increasing
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Rooting Out The Harm: UK’s Private Dentistry Nightmare Exposed
A broken complaints system leaves a glaring gap in consumer protection
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Hype Vs Reality: The Fibre Supplement Marketing Tricks Costing You Money
We reveal what to watch out for, who might benefit from fibre supplements and how to hit your daily fibre goal for less
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Section 75: Why Your Credit Card Claim Could Be Rejected
We speak to Which? members caught out by the rules and explain how to make sure your purchases are protected
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Why We’ve Lost The Plot On Ultra-processed Food (podcast)
Our nutritionist and a menopause dietician debunk the rumours about UPFs
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
My Personal Data Has Been Lost After A Breach, What Are My Rights?
If you become aware that an organisation has lost your personal data, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and, in some cases, claim compensation following a data breach.
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
West Kent Neighbourhood Watch Association AGM 2026
Thursday 15th October at 19:00
Sevenoaks District Council Offices
Argyle Rd,
Sevenoaks
TN13 1HG
Click HERE for full details on the West Kent Neighbourhood Watch Association website.
What Can I Do To Protect Myself After ‘Asos Hacked’ Message?
If a strange-looking message from Asos popped up on your phone on Tuesday, you may be worrying what it could mean and whether you need to do anything.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC 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. | |
|---|---|
| Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge | |
| Pipers Lane in Brasted | On Saturday 3rd of October between 20:34 and 21:43. Somebody gained access to a residential property and stole jewellery. Crime Report No. 46/164920/26 |
| Crockenhill and Well Hill | |
| Cray Road in Crockenhill | Between 18:00 on Sunday 4th of October and 07:40 on Monday 5th of October. Somebody smashed a window of a Fiat 500 Lounge parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/165626/26 |
| Edenbridge North and East | |
| High Street in Edenbridge | On Monday 5th of October between 08:50 and 15:30. Somebody stole a bicycle from where it was secured in the road. Crime Report No. 46/165849/26 |
| Edenbridge South and West | |
| Hever Road in Edenbridge | On Saturday 3rd of October between 06:30 and 07:30. Somebody drove across land damaging crops. Crime Report No. 46/164803/26 |
| Eynsford | |
| Station Road in Eynsford | On Sunday 4th of October between 12:00 and 12:30. Somebody broke into a Jaguar and stole golf clubs. Crime Report No. 46/165208/26 |
| Fawkham and West Kingsdown | |
| East Hill Road in West Kingsdown | Between Tuesday 1st of September and Friday 2nd of October. Somebody gained access to a Ford Focus and stole a dashcam. Crime Report No. 46/165147/26 |
| Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount | |
| Shoreham Lane in Halstead | Between 09:30 on Friday 2nd of October and 19:45 on Sunday 4th of October. Somebody stole a grey Range Rover, KR21***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/165466/26 |
| Otford and Shoreham | |
| Willow Park in Otford | On Friday 2nd of October around 03:17. Somebody stole tools from a Mitsubishi Canter parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/164860/26 |
| Seal and Weald | |
| Weald Close in Sevenoaks Weald | On Wednesday 30th of September between 16:45 and 17:30. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/166072/26 |
| Sevenoaks Kippington | |
| Cross Keys Close in Sevenoaks | On Monday 5th of October around 13:11. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/165704/26 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| Hitchen Hatch Lane in Sevenoaks | On Monday 5th of October between 18:20 and 23:10. Somebody stole both number plates from a Skoda Karoq All parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/166172/26 |
| Swanley St Mary’s | |
| Swanley Centre in Swanley | On Monday 5th of October around 15:12. Somebody stole an unattended mobile phone. Crime Report No. 46/166076/26 |
| Swanley White Oak | |
| Strawberry Fields in Swanley | On Monday 5th of October between 18:00 and 19:00. Somebody tried to damage the front door of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/166348/26 |
| Elm Drive in Swanley | On Monday 5th of October between 22:00 and 23:59. Somebody smashed a window of a Peugeot 207 parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/166451/26 |
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