Tuesday 13th October 2026
Issue 2434
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Checked : Tuesday 13th October. Updated : Tuesday 13th October
- Witnesses sought following burglary at Tonbridge business
- Appeal: Car reported stolen from Maidstone hotel contained items for funeral
- Man reported missing from Minster
- Fatal collision – Rolvenden near Tenterden
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Checked : Tuesday 13th October. Updated : Monday 12th October
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Checked : Tuesday 13th October. Updated : Monday 12th October
- Three jailed for Medway aggravated burglary
- Man charged with burglary, theft and robbery offences across Kent
- Man charged with attempted murder after report of serious assault in Swanley
- Car crime suspects arrested following work with local community in Ashford
- Man charged with attempted murder after Borough Green disturbance
- Man jailed following stabbing in Gillingham
- Jail for dangerous driver who caused death of Dover mum in family car
- Two jailed after serious assault in Folkestone
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Checked : Tuesday 13th October. Updated : Sunday 11th October
- Fire at commercial premises in Wrotham
- Recycling centre fire in Allington, Maidstone
- Car fire in Broadstairs
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Checked : Tuesday 13th October. Updated : Monday 12th October
- KCC steps up fight for answers over Government’s Kent reorganisation decision
- Be Bright Be Seen campaign returns for 2026 to help keep Kent’s children safe
- Young people come together for the Big Mental Health Conversation 2026
- Organisations unite to tackle Kent’s water challenges
- National Cadet Week: KCC announces new staff leave to support adult cadet volunteers
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Checked : Tuesday 13th October. Updated : Monday 12th October
- Scam Apple pop-up
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Checked : Tuesday 13th October. Updated : Monday 12th October
- 8 October – Safety alert issued over pimple popping squishies containing needles
- 8 October – Rice and pesto products sold by retailers including Tesco and M&S recalled due to presence of salmonella
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Checked : Tuesday 13th October. Updated : Friday 9th October
- SIM-swap fraudster who spent stolen crypto cash on gold grills and luxury holidays jailed
Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 13th October. Updated : Monday 12th October
- Recall: ASDA Men’s Hiker Boots and Shoes
- Recall: Flymo SimpliTrim 230 AC Trimmer and Flymo SimpliTrim 230 Plus AC Trimmer
- Safety Report: Oakes Leisure Limited Warrior Crossbow Toy
- Safety Report: Pop Bubble Fidget Toy Keyrings (sold via Amazon)
- Safety Report: Y Kall Mini Electric Chainsaw
- Safety Report: Electronic Guitar Toy
- Safety Report: Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles (sold via Wish)
- Safety Report: Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles (sold via Alibaba)
- Safety Report: Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles (sold via AliExpress)
- Safety Report: Pimple Popping Squishes containing needles (sold via OnBuy)
Click for The Food Standards Agency Food alerts Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 13th October. Updated : Saturday 10th October
- Food Alert For Action: To food businesses and consumers who have purchased shell eggs originating from Yasensvit Ltd, Ukraine, stamped with the code 3UA1012066
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Checked : Tuesday 13th October. Updated : Monday 12th October
Ovo To Be Bought By E.On: What This Means For Ovo Customers
Find out what will happen to your energy bills if you are an Ovo customer
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Contactless Passport Control Coming To An Airport Near You
UK travellers will soon enter the country using their faces as ID – but will it speed up queues?
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
I’m A Car Expert: Here’s Why Petrol Prices In Google Maps Is A Big Deal
Michael Passingham digs into the fuel price data that’s now available in the most popular mapping app
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Two Child Car Seats Fail Our Tests, Causing Crash-test Dummies To Fly Through The Air
Car seats from Axkid and Britax Römer have both experienced catastrophic failures in our crash tests
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Dodgy Advertisers Continue To Operate, Despite Being Found Guilty Of Fraud
Why were scam advertisers allowed to publish more ads after Which? reported them?
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Pressure Selling Tactics Exposed
We reveal the truth about countdown clocks, low stock alerts and popularity claims online
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.
‘Add Me To WhatsApp’ Scam Calls To Be Investigated
The UK’s data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about “robo calls” – where a recorded voice asks you to add them on WhatsApp – that are suspected to lead to a recruitment scam.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC 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.
Doorstep Criminals Have Been Active This Week Across Kent.
Legitimate traders do not turn up uninvited. Never agree to work from cold callers and do not feel pressured into making a decision on the doorstep.
Click HERE for full details on the KCC Public Protection 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. | |
|---|---|
| Ash and New Ash Green | |
| Ayelands in Ash-cum-Ridley | On Thursday 8th of October between 00:15 and 00:30. Somebody stole two wheels from a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/167174/26 |
| Edenbridge North and East | |
| Forge Croft in Edenbridge | On Wednesday 7th of October between 18:39 and 19:40. A group of young people caused damage at allotments. Crime Report No. 46/167254/26 |
| Edenbridge South and West | |
| Springfield Road in Edenbridge | On Tuesday 6th of October between 11:00 and 17:30. Somebody stole both number plates from a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/167117/26 |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | |
| Esparto Way in Horton Kirby and South Darenth | Between 18:00 on Wednesday 7th of October and 05:30 on Thursday 8th of October. Somebody stole two wheels from a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/167179/26 |
| Hartley and Hodsoll Street | |
| Church Road in Hartley | Between 18:00 on Wednesday 7th of October and 10:00 on Thursday 8th of October. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property and stole a Honda trimmer. Crime Report No. 46/167550/26 |
| Hextable | |
| Claremont Road in Hextable | Between 00:01 on Thursday 18th of December and 19:00 on Wednesday 7th of October. Somebody damaged the front door of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/167324/26 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| Buckhurst Lane in Sevenoaks | Between 18:00 on Thursday 1st of October and 21:21 on Wednesday 7th of October. Somebody painted graffiti on a wall in a leisure centre. Crime Report No. 46/167191/26 |
| Vine Avenue in Sevenoaks | On Saturday 10th of October between 20:30 and 20:43. Somebody broke into a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/168139/26 |
| Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village | |
| London Road in Swanley | Between 18:00 on Tuesday 6th of October and 07:00 on Wednesday 7th of October. Somebody broke into a construction site. Tools were stolen. Crime Report No. 46/166503/26 |
| Swanley White Oak | |
| Haven Close in Swanley | Between 00:01 on Wednesday 7th of October and 13:23 on Thursday 8th of October. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/167520/26 |
| London Road in Swanley | Between 18:30 on Friday 9th of October and 06:30 on Saturday 10th of October. Somebody broke into a vehicle parked in a car park and stole several items. Crime Report No. 46/168467/26 |
| London Road in Swanley | Between 23:30 on Friday 9th of October and 06:50 on Saturday 10th of October. Somebody broke into a vehicle parked in a car park and stole several items. Crime Report No. 46/168438/26 |
| Westerham and Crockham Hill | |
| Squerryes Mede in Westerham | Between 16:30 on Wednesday 30th of September and 15:50 on Wednesday 7th of October. Somebody stole a vehicle, GY18***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/167145/26 |
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