Friday 4th September 2026
Issue 2423
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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage
Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Thursday 3rd September
- CCTV appeal following reports of theft in Tonbridge
- Fatal collision on M20 near Aylesford
- Missing boy safely located – Maidstone
- Witnesses sought after arrest made for indecent behaviour in Ashford
- Missing teenage girl from Maidstone safely located
- Image released following alleged assault in Medway
- Witnesses sought to Sevenoaks van theft
Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage
Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Wednesday 2nd September
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Has links to Gillingham, the wider Medway area and Hereford.
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Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Thursday 3rd September
- Two arrested following spate of bike thefts in west Kent
- Swift arrests following break-in at Margate building site
- Closure order extended to protect Swanscombe residents from antisocial behaviour
Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage
Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Thursday 3rd September
- NHS Kent and Medway’s September board meeting
- Be prepared for the new school year
Click for The Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Webpage
Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Thursday 3rd September
- Lower Cost Mobile Phone Pouch Purchasing Available to Schools
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Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Friday 4th September
- Garden fire in Kemsing, Sevenoaks
- Yard fire in Sittingbourne
- Fire at industrial premises in Rochester
- Trailer fire on M25 near Sevenoaks
- Shed fire in Margate
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Tuesday 1st September
- KCC appoints contractor to deliver greener roads and public spaces across Ebbsfleet Garden City
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Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Tuesday 1st September
- Three impersonation scam
- Nationwide scam text
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Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Thursday 3rd September
- 2 September – Asda Ladies’ Handbags recalled due to serious chemical risk
- 25 August – Tesco Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad recalled due to possible E. coli contamination
Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Wednesday 2nd September
- Recall: Macroom Buffalo Cheese Mozzarella and Macroom Buffalo Cheese Bocconcini
- Recall: Mabbo 168 – various tofu products
Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Thursday 3rd September
- Bearsted, The Street: Ware Street/The Street is closed until 7th September between the junctions of Thurnham Lane and Yeoman Lane for safety to the public due to urgent roof repairs needed at The White Horse Pub.
- Maidstone A229 Fairmeadow: Phased lane closures remain in place at & approaching Staceys Street Roundabout for highway improvement works. Expect delays in the area.
What To Do If Your Email Has Been Hacked, According To A Tech Expert
A compromised inbox puts your personal data at risk – our experts explain how to regain access to your messages and files
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How We Listed 10 Downing Street As A Holiday Home On Booking.com
The scam-ridden platform failed to block a phony listing of the most famous address in the country
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Caught In A Subscription Trap? Why Your Bank Might Refuse To Refund You
Rogue subscription firms are profiting from misleading social media ads. So, why are card providers blaming customers and denying refunds?
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Unblock A Sink – And What You Should Never Pour Down Your Drain
Learn how to clear a blocked drain quickly and discover the everyday items that could be wreaking havoc on your drains
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
What I Wish British Tourists Knew About The Complaints Books In Portugal And Spain
How to ask for, and properly use a ‘complaints book’
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Sevenoaks
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Checked : Friday 4th September. Updated : Thursday 3rd September
- Fly-tipper prosecuted
- Community and voluntary groups urged to apply for funding
- Council Reaffirms Position on Future of The Stag Community Arts Centre
| 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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| Ash and New Ash Green | |
| Knights Croft in Ash-cum-Ridley | On Tuesday 1st of September around 20:42. Somebody damaged a gate at a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/145464/26 |
| Crockenhill and Well Hill | |
| Church Road in Crockenhill | Between 15:00 on Sunday 16th of August and 15:01 on Sunday 30th of August. Somebody damaged the windscreen of a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/144259/26 |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | |
| Oliver Crescent in Farningham | Between 00:01 on Sunday 30th of August and 11:02 on Monday 31st of August. Somebody tried to break into a garage at a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/144452/26 |
| Dartford Road in Farningham | On Sunday 30th of August around 12:23. Somebody stole fuel from a petrol station. Crime Report No. 46/144229/26 |
| Dartford Road in Farningham | On Tuesday 1st of September between 04:00 and 20:02. Somebody damaged a Ford Fiesta parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/145397/26 |
| Shrubbery Road in Horton Kirby and South Darenth | On Sunday 23rd of August between 07:30 and 10:30. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/144553/26 |
| Fawkham and West Kingsdown | |
| Hever Road in West Kingsdown | Between 00:01 on Thursday 27th of August and 23:59 on Saturday 29th of August. Somebody stole a silver Volkswagen Golf, YG6***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/144759/26 |
| Fawkham Road in West Kingsdown | On Tuesday 1st of September between 07:00 and 16:30. Somebody gained access to a residential property and stole personal items. Crime Report No. 46/145009/26 |
| Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount | |
| Otford Lane in Halstead | On Sunday 30th of August between 22:00 and 23:00. Somebody stole a white Toyota Landcruiser, FX66***, from outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/144617/26 |
| Hartley and Hodsoll Street | |
| Gravesend Road in Ash-cum-Ridley | On Tuesday 1st of September around 22:34. Somebody broke into a farm building. They stole a digger. Crime Report No. 46/145068/26 |
| Hextable | |
| Egerton Avenue in Hextable | On Monday 31st of August around 14:44. A group of people broke into a business property. Crime Report No. 46/144550/26 |
| Kemsing | |
| Oxenhill Road in Kemsing | On Monday 31st of August around 14:51. Somebody stole a keyboard left unattended outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/144752/26 |
| Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway | |
| Winkhurst Green Road in Chiddingstone | On Tuesday 1st of September between 00:01 and 22:00. Somebody damaged a shed at a sports club property. Crime Report No. 46/145541/26 |
| Otford and Shoreham | |
| Orchard Road in Otford | On Sunday 30th of August around 03:00. Somebody stole a grey Ford Ranger 4X4, CO03***, from outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/144136/26 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| Linden Chase in Sevenoaks | Between 01:00 on Saturday 15th of August and 01:59 on Sunday 23rd of August. Somebody damaged the front door of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/145140/26 |
| High Street in Sevenoaks | Between 19:00 on Sunday 30th of August and 20:00 on Monday 31st of August. Somebody painted graffiti on a window at a business property. Crime Report No. 46/145268/26 |
| Swanley St Mary’s | |
| Farm Avenue in Swanley | On Friday 14th of August between 15:00 and 16:00. A group of young people stole a parcel from outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/144239/26 |
| Leewood Place in Swanley | On Thursday 27th of August around 13:21. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/144122/26 |
| Swanley White Oak | |
| London Road in Swanley | Between 00:01 on Saturday 29th of August and 23:45 on Monday 31st of August. Somebody broke into a business property. They damaged fencing and stole copper pipes. Crime Report No. 46/145195/26 |
| Westerham and Crockham Hill | |
| Force Green Lane in Westerham | On Tuesday 1st of September around 01:00. A group of people gained access to a business property and stole multiple quad bikes. Crime Report No. 46/144702/26 |