Tuesday 30th December 2025

Issue 2352

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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Monday 29th December

  • CCTV images released after fatal collision in Gillingham
  • Renewed appeal for witnesses to serious collision - Larkfield

Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Monday 29th December

Has links to Tunbridge Wells and Essex.

Click for The KP Policing news Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Monday 29th December

  • Suspected burglar swiftly charged following Ashford break-in
  • Men jailed after tonne of cannabis seized in Gravesend
  • Ashford robbery suspect to appear in court

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Monday 29th December

  • Notification
  • Shed fire in Charing
  • Updated: House fire in Hamstreet
  • Car fire on M25

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Monday 29th December

  • Wise impersonation email

Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Monday 29th December

  • 24 December – John Lewis Wooden Roast Dinner toy recalled over choking risk
  • 23 December – Recall for Xiaomi power bank due to fire risk
  • 23 December – 'Serious' choking risk prompts recall for Orchard Toys' Jungle Heads & Tails game
  • 23 December – Extension lead sold via Amazon, eBay, The Range and B&Q Marketplace recalled
  • 24 December – Recall for Orbea Avant bicycles due to injury risk
  •  23 December – Tesco recalls Christmas Chocolate Flavoured Cupcakes because they may contain milk 

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Tuesday 30th December

  • 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.

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Click HERE for full details on the Consumers' Association (Which?) website.

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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.
Edenbridge South and West
High Street
in Edenbridge		 On Friday 26th of December around 18:42. A male stole four donation bags left outside a hospice.
Crime Report No. 46/220813/25
Fawkham and West Kingsdown
Brands Hatch Road
in Fawkham		 On Sunday 28th of December between 10:00 and 13:00. Somebody stole a watch left in a hotel room.
Crime Report No. 46/221339/25
Terrys Lodge Road
in West Kingsdown		 On Tuesday 23rd of December between 17:00 and 18:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/221235/25
Otford and Shoreham
Knighton Road
in Otford		 Between 00:01 on Wednesday 17th of December and 22:07 on Thursday 25th of December. Somebody broke into a residential property, stole multiple items and two vehicles from the driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/220326/25
Seal and Weald
Weald Close
in Sevenoaks Weald		 Between 13:00 on Monday 22nd of December and 07:00 on Tuesday 23rd of December. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/220807/25
Swanley White Oak
The Oaks
in Swanley		 On Saturday 27th of December around 21:02. Somebody damaged a fence panel at a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/221241/25
Westerham and Crockham Hill
Lodge Lane
in Westerham		 On Friday 26th of December between 09:00 and 15:45. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/220734/25


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
Belgrave Street
in Aylesford		 Between 00:01 on Tuesday 23rd of December and 13:37 on Friday 26th of December. Somebody entered the boot of a vehicle and stole gifts.
Crime Report No. 46/220572/25
Station Road
in Aylesford		 On Saturday 27th of December around 12:22. Somebody damaged a Mercedes parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/220885/25
Old Chatham Road
in Aylesford		 On Saturday 27th of December around 13:12. Somebody in a black Vauxhall stole fuel from a petrol station.
Crime Report No. 46/220936/25
Aylesford South & Ditton
South Aylesford Retail Park
in Aylesford		 On Friday 26th of December between 12:30 and 13:30. Somebody damaged a bike lock, being used to secure a bike outside of a cafe.
Crime Report No. 46/221150/25
Cage Green & Angel
Shipbourne Road
in Tonbridge and Malling, Unparished Area		 On Wednesday 24th of December between 07:00 and 12:00. Somebody stole the front number plate and grille from a Subaru parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/220034/25
Angel Walk
in Tonbridge and Malling, Unparished Area		 On Saturday 27th of December around 15:55. Somebody damaged furniture in a furniture shop.
Crime Report No. 46/221192/25
Crabapple Road
in Tonbridge and Malling, Unparished Area		 On Saturday 27th of December between 16:25 and 16:55. Somebody attempted to steal money from a till in a shop.
Crime Report No. 46/221187/25
East and West Peckham, Mereworth & Wateringbury
The Freehold
in East Peckham		 Between 23:45 on Tuesday 23rd of December and 12:00 on Wednesday 24th of December. Somebody stole the rear number plate from a Volkswagen Passat parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/219990/25
East Malling, West Malling & Offham
Challenger Avenue
in West Malling		 Between 00:01 on Sunday 21st of December and 15:00 on Saturday 27th of December. Somebody stole a silver Ford Focus, WL64***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/221135/25
Old Parsonage Court
in West Malling		 On Wednesday 24th of December between 10:30 and 12:00. Somebody broke into a Toyota Hilux parked in the road. Item stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/219926/25
New Road
in East Malling and Larkfield		 On Tuesday 23rd of December between 14:15 and 15:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/221134/25
Kings Hill
Alexander Grove
in Kings Hill		 On Saturday 27th of December between 15:25 and 15:40. Somebody stole a children's bike left outside a supermarket.
Crime Report No. 46/221153/25
Pilgrims with Ightham
Addington Green
in Addington		 On Sunday 21st of December between 13:15 and 15:45. Somebody stole both number plates from a Mercedes C200 parked in a car park.
Crime Report No. 46/220408/25
Thomas Wyatt Way
in Wrotham		 On Friday 26th of December between 20:00 and 21:00. Somebody stole a motorbike from the front garden of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/221034/25
Snodland East & Ham Hill
Rectory Close
in Snodland		 Between 17:00 on Wednesday 24th of December and 08:55 on Friday 26th of December. Somebody damaged padlocks to two sheds in a residential garden.
Crime Report No. 46/220465/25
Thomson Close
in Snodland		 On Wednesday 24th of December around 17:30. Somebody tried to damage the front door of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/221008/25


Road Works

Tunbridge Wells

Click for The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Monday 29th December

  • Endangered tree species gifted to 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.
Culverden
Culverden Park Road
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 Between 15:00 on Wednesday 24th of December and 11:00 on Thursday 25th of December. Somebody damaged the tyres of an Audi Q3 parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/220811/25
Hawkhurst, Sandhurst & Benenden
Whites Lane
in Hawkhurst		 On Sunday 28th of December around 10:35. Two young people on quadbikes caused damage to farm land.
Crime Report No. 46/221276/25
Rusthall & Speldhurst
Broom Lane
in Speldhurst		 Between 08:00 on Monday 25th of August and 16:35 on Friday 26th of December. Somebody stole a silver Mercedes E220, LL08***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/220722/25
St James'
Vernon Road
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 Between 00:01 on Saturday 20th of December and 16:59 on Saturday 27th of December. Three young people attempted to damage the front door of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/221128/25
Albion Road
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 Between 20:00 on Thursday 25th of December and 08:00 on Friday 26th of December. Somebody stole both number plates from a Ford Transit parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/220532/25
Albert Street
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 On Friday 26th of December around 19:11. Somebody tried to damage the front door of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/220736/25


Road Works

Maidstone

Click for The Maidstone Borough Council Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Monday 29th December

  • Quality Qualifications with QPQuandary
  • Maidstone Repair Café: Looking after your health and household items
  • Community Groups urged to apply for free hire of Mote Hall

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.
Barming Heath & Teston
Church Street
in Teston		 On Saturday 27th of December between 19:30 and 19:50. Two people damaged the wheel arch of a vehicle parked in a car park.
Crime Report No. 46/221254/25
North Street
in Barming		 Between 00:01 on Sunday 21st of December and 06:00 on Monday 22nd of December. Somebody stole items from a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/220074/25
North Street
in Barming		 On Sunday 21st of December between 00:01 and 06:00. Somebody gained access to a residential property and stole a laptop, handbag and coin collection.
Crime Report No. 46/220865/25
Bearsted & Downswood
Spot Lane
in Bearsted		 Between 18:00 on Tuesday 23rd of December and 11:00 on Wednesday 24th of December. Somebody attempted to break into a residential property, causing damage to the door and door frame.
Crime Report No. 46/221345/25
Spot Lane
in Bearsted		 Between 23:00 on Saturday 27th of December and 06:00 on Sunday 28th of December. Somebody broke into a garage and stole a Vespa moped and motorbike helmet.
Crime Report No. 46/221340/25
Bournewood Close
in Downswood		 On Sunday 28th of December around 05:59. Two people attempted to gain access to the garage of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/221217/25
Boxley Downs
The Street
in Bredhurst		 On Wednesday 24th of December between 15:00 and 20:19. Somebody stole a wallet from a public house.
Crime Report No. 46/220110/25
Coxheath & Farleigh
Lasius Drive
in Coxheath		 Between 23:00 on Saturday 27th of December and 15:00 on Sunday 28th of December. Somebody smashed a windscreen of a Vauxhall Astra parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/221388/25
High Street
Gabriels Hill
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Wednesday 24th of December between 08:00 and 08:14. Somebody stole a delivery of milk from a cafe.
Crime Report No. 46/221158/25
King Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Friday 26th of December between 12:10 and 12:45. Somebody stole a white Citroen C1, GX64***, from a private parking bay.
Crime Report No. 46/220546/25
King Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Saturday 27th of December around 14:10. Somebody damaged display shelves and stock in a chemist.
Crime Report No. 46/220956/25
Rawdon Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Sunday 28th of December around 04:29. Two males attempted to steal a red BMW Motorbike.
Crime Report No. 46/221231/25
Wyatt Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Sunday 28th of December between 05:00 and 06:00. Somebody smashed a window of a Vauxhall Vivaro parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/221288/25
Marden & Yalding
West Street
in Hunton		 On Wednesday 24th of December between 14:30 and 17:15. Somebody damaged the wall of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/220088/25
Hampstead Lane
in Yalding		 On Wednesday 24th of December between 00:01 and 11:59. Somebody stole the rear number plate from a Renault Clio parked in the road. The windscreen was also scratched.
Crime Report No. 46/220254/25
Penenden Heath
Woollett Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 Between 11:00 on Saturday 27th of December and 12:00 on Sunday 28th of December. Somebody stole both number plates from a Citroen C1 parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/221313/25
Shepway
The Spinney
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 Between 18:30 on Friday 26th of December and 11:50 on Saturday 27th of December. Somebody broke in a vehicle and damaged the window and wing mirrors.
Crime Report No. 46/220878/25
West Park Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Saturday 27th of December around 02:21. Somebody broke into an Audi A4 parked in the road and stole money.
Crime Report No. 46/220946/25
Tovil
Wharf Road
in Tovil		 Between 12:00 on Friday 26th of December and 12:00 on Saturday 27th of December. Somebody broke into a vehicle parked in the road and stole sunglasses.
Crime Report No. 46/220934/25
Courtenay Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Wednesday 24th of December between 00:01 and 11:09. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/219914/25