Friday 14th November 2025

Issue 2339

Kent Police approve of e-watch for communications to residents of the county.

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Checked : Friday 14th November. Updated : Thursday 13th November

  • Appeal following fatal collision on the M20
  • Missing man from Lenham near Maidstone
  • Missing man from Ashford
  • Violent street assault in Tunbridge Wells

Checked : Friday 14th November. Updated : Thursday 13th November

Has links to Faversham, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Thanet and Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.

Has links to Tunbridge Wells and Essex.

Has links to Faversham and Sittingbourne.

He has links to Chatham and Rochester.

Checked : Friday 14th November. Updated : Thursday 13th November

  • Jail for man who attempted to meet child for sex
  • National award for Kent Police's Rural Task Force
  • Multiple charges secured in antisocial behaviour clampdown - Ramsgate
  • Dangerous driver jailed for killing man on the M20
  • Jail for man who hid drugs in a children's playroom
  • Firearms discovery in Swanley leads to pursuit of suspect into Wales

Checked : Friday 14th November. Updated : Thursday 13th November

  • PCC, Matthew Scott, Responds to Government Plan to Abolish PCCs

Checked : Friday 14th November. Updated : Thursday 13th November

  • Garden and garage fire in Cranbrook
  • Garage fire in Whitstable
  • Flat fire in Rochester
  • Vehicle alight on M2, near Rainham
  • Rubbish fire in Elmley

Checked : Friday 14th November. Updated : Thursday 13th November

  • National Safeguarding Adults Awareness Week 2025
  • KCC confirms members on the Kent and Medway Fire and Rescue Authority
  • "Necessary but difficult decisions needed to address overspend"

Checked : Friday 14th November. Updated : Tuesday 4th November

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

Checked : Friday 14th November. Updated : Thursday 13th November

  • 12 November – Sainsbury's Breaded Mini Fillets recalled due to possible health risk
  • 2 October – Product safety report on Mitchum 48-hour 100ml Roll-On Antiperspirant and Deodorant 
  • 10 November – Marks and Spencer Baby Sleepbag recalled due to strangulation risk
  • 10 November – Recall for Tefal X-Force Stick Vacuum Cleaner due to fire risk

Checked : Friday 14th November. Updated : Thursday 13th November

  • Recall: JS Free From Breaded Mini Fillets
  • Safety Report: DBFairy DM0-342 Star Light (sold via Amazon)
  • Safety Report: Fan Heater BG-EH10
  • Recall: Valiant Radiator Fan
  • Safety Report: Borg & Overstrom E4 Range Water Dispenser
  • Safety Report: Lila Grace Dots and Stripes Cherry Blossom Scented Hand Sanitiser
  • Recall: Stihl BR 800 Backpack Blower
  • Recall: Tefal X-Force Stick Vacuum Cleaner
  • Recall: Marks and Spencer Stripe 2.5 Tog Baby Sleep bag
  • Recall: Mammut Skywalker Pro and Skywalker Pro Turn Via Ferrata Sets

Checked : Friday 14th November. Updated : Wednesday 12th November

  • Sainsbury's recall JS Free From Breaded Mini Fillets because of undeclared milk

Checked : Friday 14th November. Updated : Friday 14th November

  • Swanscombe, A226 Galley Hill Rd: Road is closed due to carriageway collapse/water leak. Local diversion route in place. Expect delays in the surrounding areas.
  • Linton, A229 Linton Road: Temporary traffic lights in place until 14th November at Linton crossroads (A229 Linton Road/B2163 Heath Road) for SGN gas works. Expect delays in the area.

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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.
Ash and New Ash Green
Coltstead
in Ash-cum-Ridley
Between 00:01 on Friday 31st of October and 10:00 on Sunday 9th of November. Somebody damaged a Ford Fiesta parked in the road. This is a repeat crime.
Crime Report No. 46/193751/25
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Oliver Crescent
in Farningham
Between 22:00 on Sunday 9th of November and 07:30 on Monday 10th of November. Somebody stole a white Mercedes, KM17***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/194227/25
Hartley and Hodsoll Street
Bramblefield Close
in Hartley
Between 12:00 on Friday 7th of November and 12:00 on Saturday 8th of November. Somebody stole a mobility scooter from a residential garden.
Crime Report No. 46/193703/25
Hextable
Rowhill Road
in Hextable
On Tuesday 11th of November around 14:35. Young people have damaged windows of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/194801/25
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
Penshurst Road
in Leigh
On Saturday 8th of November between 18:00 and 22:00. Somebody tried to steal a vehicle from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/193973/25
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone
Penshurst Place
in Penshurst
Between 00:01 on Friday 7th of November and 14:00 on Saturday 8th of November. Somebody set fire to rubbish on private land.
Crime Report No. 46/193206/25
Sevenoaks Eastern
Wildernesse Mount
in Sevenoaks
Between 22:00 on Monday 10th of November and 05:45 on Tuesday 11th of November. Somebody gained access into a garage at a residential property. Items were stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/194859/25
Sevenoaks Northern
Cramptons Road
in Sevenoaks
On Saturday 8th of November around 08:15. Somebody stole multiple sheets of insulation from a business property.
Crime Report No. 46/194188/25
Sevenoaks Town and St John's
London Road
in Sevenoaks
On Monday 10th of November between 12:30 and 13:19. Somebody stole a Ford Ranger, PM53***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/194512/25
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
London Road
in Swanley
Between 16:00 on Saturday 8th of November and 06:30 on Monday 10th of November. Somebody stole an JCB industrial machine from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/194777/25
Swanley St Mary's
St. Marys Road
in Swanley
Between 00:01 on Thursday 1st of May and 04:00 on Saturday 8th of November. A group of young people have tried to damage the front door of a residential property. This is an ongoing crime.
Crime Report No. 46/193265/25
Westerham and Crockham Hill
The Green
in Westerham
On Sunday 9th of November between 09:20 and 09:40. Somebody stole a coat from a church.
Crime Report No. 46/193454/25


Road Works

Tonbridge and Malling

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.
Aylesford North & North Downs
Pilgrims Way
in Burham
Between 12:00 on Sunday 2nd of November and 10:03 on Monday 10th of November. Somebody stole a Sym motorbike, LG21***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/193907/25
Bourne
The Street
in Plaxtol
On Monday 10th of November between 00:01 and 10:00. Somebody tried to break into a commercial property, causing damage. They did not get inside.
Crime Report No. 46/193553/25
Cage Green & Angel
Sovereign Way
in Tonbridge and Malling, Unparished Area
Between 19:00 on Sunday 9th of November and 11:59 on Monday 10th of November. Somebody broke into a Jeep Compass All parked in a residential car park.
Crime Report No. 46/194536/25
East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
Bow Road
in Wateringbury
On Monday 10th of November around 11:34. Somebody damaged a window at a business property.
Crime Report No. 46/194369/25
East Malling, West Malling & Offham
Mill Street
in East Malling and Larkfield
On Friday 7th of November between 23:20 and 23:45. Somebody smashed a window at a residential property..
Crime Report No. 46/194093/25
Judd
High Street
in Tonbridge and Malling, Unparished Area
On Monday 3rd of November around 00:51. Somebody graffitied a fire door at a store.
Crime Report No. 46/193721/25
Kings Hill
Langley Way
in Kings Hill
On Monday 10th of November between 00:01 and 23:59. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/194985/25
Clarence Way
in Kings Hill
On Tuesday 11th of November between 08:30 and 08:55. Somebody scratched two vehicles parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/194805/25
Snodland East & Ham Hill
Bramley Road
in Snodland
On Sunday 9th of November around 22:56. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/194182/25


Road Works

Tunbridge Wells

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.
Cranbrook, Sissinghurst & Frittenden
Common Road
in Cranbrook & Sissinghurst
On Tuesday 11th of November between 08:45 and 12:30. Somebody smashed a window of a Seat Ibiza parked in a school car park.
Crime Report No. 46/194662/25
Dig Dog Lane
in Frittenden
On Tuesday 11th of November around 10:46. Somebody stole a kitten gate from a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/194822/25
Culverden
Major Yorks Road
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area
Between 13:30 on Saturday 8th of November and 11:00 on Sunday 9th of November. Somebody tried to steal a Jaguar from a car park.
Crime Report No. 46/193400/25
Grosvenor Road
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area
Between 07:30 on Sunday 9th of November and 10:00 on Monday 10th of November. Somebody damaged a window at a business property.
Crime Report No. 46/194328/25
Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
Goddards Green Road
in Benenden
On Saturday 8th of November around 10:06. Somebody stole cables from a residential property
Crime Report No. 46/193328/25
Paddock Wood
Cogate Road
in Paddock Wood
On Monday 3rd of November between 16:58 and 20:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/194268/25
Pantiles
Rowan Tree Road
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area
Between 08:00 on Friday 31st of October and 08:00 on Monday 3rd of November. Somebody damaged the windows of a business property.
Crime Report No. 46/194020/25
Broadwater Lane
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area
Between 16:00 on Friday 7th of November and 07:00 on Monday 10th of November. Somebody broke into a business property. Damage to a container and vehicle parked on the site.
Crime Report No. 46/193413/25
Park
Pembury Road
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area
On Monday 10th of November between 15:00 and 15:38. Somebody stole an item from a tent in a park.
Crime Report No. 46/194571/25
Rusthall & Speldhurst
The Green
in Speldhurst
Between 12:00 on Saturday 8th of November and 13:25 on Sunday 9th of November. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/193957/25
Sherwood
Harries Road
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area
On Sunday 9th of November between 12:15 and 15:45. Somebody damaged a Ford Eco Sport parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/194014/25


Road Works

Maidstone

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.
Allington & Bridge
Lullingstone Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
Between 00:01 on Tuesday 12th of November and 10:08 on Monday 10th of November. Somebody stole boxes of tools from a residential property
Crime Report No. 46/194614/25
Barming Heath & Teston
Hermitage Lane
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
Between 19:30 on Friday 7th of November and 01:20 on Saturday 8th of November. Somebody stole a black moped, LB74***, from outside a fast food shop.
Crime Report No. 46/193207/25
Farleigh Lane
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
On Saturday 8th of November between 15:00 and 15:20. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/194904/25
Fant & Oakwood
Gatland Lane
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
Between 16:00 on Friday 7th of November and 23:59 on Sunday 9th of November. Somebody damaged a window at a school.
Crime Report No. 46/194290/25
Barker Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
On Sunday 9th of November between 19:10 and 19:24. Somebody tried to steal a Mini Cooper parked in a car park.
Crime Report No. 46/194084/25
Milton Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
Between 00:01 on Monday 10th of November and 08:20 on Tuesday 11th of November. Somebody slashed a tyre of a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/195006/25
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
M20 Junction 8
in Hollingbourne
Between 22:00 on Tuesday 28th of October and 08:00 on Wednesday 29th of October. Somebody broke into a vehicle parked in motorway services. Items were stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/193541/25
Ashford Road
in Lenham
Between 00:01 on Friday 7th of November and 08:38 on Saturday 8th of November. Somebody damaged farmland and crops. They were in a vehicle.
Crime Report No. 46/193278/25
High Street
Upper Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
On Sunday 9th of November between 00:05 and 08:46. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/193702/25
Beech Hurst Close
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
Between 09:00 on Sunday 9th of November and 06:30 on Monday 10th of November. Somebody damaged a Peugeot parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/193901/25
Leeds & Langley
No Road Name
in Broomfield and Kingswood
On Saturday 8th of November between 16:00 and 18:30. Somebody stole a bronze Land Rover Discovery, DCR***, from a car park.
Crime Report No. 46/193307/25
Marden & Yalding
Napoleon Drive
in Marden
On Friday 7th of November around 08:00. Somebody tried to damage the back door of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/194824/25
Cranham Square
in Marden
On Tuesday 11th of November around 16:55. Somebody damaged a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/195049/25
Medway Avenue
in Yalding
On Tuesday 11th of November between 09:00 and 10:00. Somebody stole a bucket and tools from outside a residential property
Crime Report No. 46/194935/25
Park Wood & Mangravet
Sutton Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
On Friday 7th of November between 20:00 and 22:00. Somebody stole a back panel from a vehicle parked in a residential car park.
Crime Report No. 46/193266/25
Queen Elizabeth Square
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
On Saturday 8th of November between 00:01 and 04:45. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/193236/25
Penenden Heath
Woodland Way
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
Between 00:01 on Saturday 8th of November and 15:45 on Sunday 9th of November. Somebody damaged a Ford Fiesta parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/193961/25
Ringlestone
Calder Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
Between 20:37 on Friday 7th of November and 08:37 on Saturday 8th of November. Somebody damaged the garden of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/193247/25
Tovil
Allnutt Mill Close
in Tovil
Between 23:00 on Monday 10th of November and 15:00 on Tuesday 11th of November. Somebody stole a motorbike, GF74***, from a front garden.
Crime Report No. 46/194984/25