

Friday 13th November 2026
Issue 2443
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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage
Checked : Friday 13th November. Updated : Thursday 12th November
- Appeal for witnesses following Canterbury assault
- Witnesses sought after ball bearings fired in Tunbridge Wells
- Appeal following Margate burglary
- Appeal after moped rider injured in Queenborough
- CCTV images released following Maidstone assault

Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage
Checked : Friday 13th November. Updated : Thursday 12th November
Has links to Medway, Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.
Has links to Margate, Ramsgate and Medway.

Click for The KP Policing news Webpage
Checked : Friday 13th November. Updated : Thursday 12th November
- Two arrested after pensioners reportedly taken to withdraw money in Maidstone
- Illicit goods seized in countywide crackdown on high street criminality
- Keen-eyed Swale officers spot suspected hidden drugs
- Over 20 charges secured in 48 hours by Canterbury officers
- Speedwatch volunteers praised for dedicated summer of keeping the roads safe
- Witnesses sought to serious assault in Bearsted
- Fraud and money laundering charges brought against two in east Kent
- Dozen county lines gangs shattered in targeted Gravesend operation
- Six arrested after suspected drone plot to smuggle contraband into prison

Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage
Checked : Friday 13th November. Updated : Thursday 12th November
- Thousands more GP appointments to support patients this winter
- NHS Kent and Medway’s November board meeting

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
Checked : Friday 13th November. Updated : Tuesday 10th November
- Multiple vehicle fire in Sheerness
- Cars alight in Canterbury

Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Friday 13th November. Updated : Thursday 12th November
- Work to replace nine unsafe lampposts in Canterbury begins this month
- Consultation opens on proposed traffic calming measures for The Street, Great Chart

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 13th November. Updated : Wednesday 11th November
- Fake Aldi website

Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 13th November. Updated : Thursday 12th November
- 12 November – Britax Römer Smile III, 4 and 5Z Pushchairs recalled due to injury risk

Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Friday 13th November. Updated : Wednesday 11th November
- Recall: Baxters – Chef Selections Cullen Skink soup
- Recall: various Waitrose & Partners Doughnuts 5’s

Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage
Checked : Friday 13th November. Updated : Tuesday 10th November
- Waitrose & Partners recalls various Waitrose & Partners Doughnuts 5’s because of undeclared soya

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Friday 13th November. Updated : Friday 13th November
- M25 J5-J6 Clockwise: Slow moving traffic between J5 (Sevenoaks/M26/A21) and J6 (Godstone, Surrey) Expect delays.
- Sandwich, A256 Sandwich Bypass: Lane closure in place until 26th November between Monks Way and Ramsgate Road junctions for Southern Water works. Expect delays in the area.
- Southborough, A26 London Road: Temporary traffic lights until 13th November near Bidborough Ridge junction for drainage works. Expect delays in the area.

Flawed EU Border Checks Threaten Author Jojo Moyes With Two-year Travel Ban In EES Error That Could Affect Thousands Of UK Travellers
Increasing numbers of UK passport holders contact Which? to report being wrongly accused of overstaying
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Why Experts Say Menopause Tests Are A Waste Of Money – And What To Do Instead
A quick at-home test might sound appealing when you’re desperate for answers, but it isn’t the solution
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
5 Reasons You Need A Backup Bank Account
As bank outages and cyber threats surge, Which? explains why you need a spare account and the traps to avoid before applying for one
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
12 Things Every Laptop Or PC Owner Should Do To Keep Their Data Safe
Keep your personal information secure with strong passwords, Which? Best Buy antivirus, Bluetooth trackers and more
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Fraud Levels Hit Record High: How To Stay Safe From Scams
Bank and credit account fraud was the main driver this year
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
6 Laundry Detergent Hacks Not To Try
Don’t waste your time, money or detergent trying these popular suggestions – our tests show that they’re not worth your while
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Common Food Storage Mistakes To Avoid – And The Foods You Shouldn’t Keep In The Fridge
Not everything belongs in the fridge. We reveal where to store everyday foods, including chocolate, potatoes and eggs, to preserve their freshness and reduce waste
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Beware Sneaky Copycat Shopping Websites
A dodgy ad peddling a fake M&S website exposed a network of scam shops
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
10 Viral Cleaning ‘hacks’ You Need To Stop Doing Right Now – And What To Do Instead
Just because a cleaning hack has millions of views online doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. Here are the ones to skip
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Sevenoaks

Click for The Sevenoaks District Council Webpage
Checked : Friday 13th November. Updated : Thursday 12th November
- Council wins planning appeal on Sundridge Green Belt site
| 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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| Dunton Green and Riverhead | |
| Aisher Way in Riverhead | Between 11:20 on Saturday 7th of November and 22:00 on Sunday 8th of November. Somebody broke into a residential property and stole personal items. Crime Report No. 46/185267/26 |
| Edenbridge South and West | |
| Hever Road in Edenbridge | On Monday 9th of November between 08:15 and 15:00. Somebody stole both number plates from a Dacia Duster parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/186065/26 |
| Chestnut Close in Edenbridge | On Tuesday 10th of November between 03:00 and 04:00. Somebody tried to damage the front door of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/186662/26 |
| Hextable | |
| Top Dartford Road in Hextable | Between 17:00 on Monday 9th of November and 08:00 on Tuesday 10th of November. Somebody stole a white Ford Transit, BD19***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/186264/26 |
| Otford and Shoreham | |
| Greenhill Road in Otford | On Tuesday 10th of November between 18:37 and 20:02. Somebody broke into a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/186540/26 |
| Seal and Weald | |
| Stone Street in Seal | On Monday 9th of November between 09:00 and 12:00. Somebody stole a bicycle from a residential garden. Crime Report No. 46/186156/26 |
| Sevenoaks Northern | |
| Greatness Lane in Sevenoaks | On Tuesday 10th of November between 00:01 and 08:00. Somebody gained entry to a vehicle parked in the road They do not appear to have taken anything. Crime Report No. 46/186688/26 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| Blighs Walk in Sevenoaks | On Monday 9th of November between 11:20 and 14:00. Somebody stole a bicycle from where it was secured in the road. Crime Report No. 46/186174/26 |
| Lime Tree Walk in Sevenoaks | Between 00:15 on Tuesday 10th of November and 00:15 on Wednesday 11th of November. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/186976/26 |
| Dorset Street in Sevenoaks | On Tuesday 10th of November between 19:00 and 20:00. Somebody smashed a window of a shop and stole some vapes. Crime Report No. 46/186974/26 |
| Swanley St Mary’s | |
| St. Marys Road in Swanley | On Saturday 7th of November around 00:15. Somebody damaged the tyres of a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/185432/26 |
| Westerham and Crockham Hill | |
| Mill Street in Westerham | Between 03:00 on Monday 9th of November and 04:00 on Tuesday 10th of November. Somebody damaged a Lexus parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/186675/26 |
| London Road in Westerham | On Tuesday 10th of November around 10:17. Somebody in a blue Vauxhall Mokka stole fuel from a petrol station. Crime Report No. 46/186260/26 |
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