Friday 6th February 2026

Issue 2363

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

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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Thursday 5th February

  • Renewed appeal following fatal collision in Larkfield
  • E-fit released in Sittingbourne sexual assault investigation
  • CCTV appeal following Folkestone pub assault

Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Friday 6th February

He has links to Chatham and Rochester.

Has links to Sittingbourne, Medway, Maidstone and Liverpool.

Has links to Medway and Maidstone, London, Surrey and Manchester.

Has links to Gravesend

Click for The KP Policing news Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Friday 6th February

  • Tobacco and cash seized following joint operation in Hythe
  • Gillingham sex offender jailed after inciting child to send indecent images
  • Violent offender jailed for abuse of woman in Sheppey
  • Gillingham sex offender jailed for raping child

Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Thursday 5th February

  • Kent, Medway and Sussex residents have their say on the use of NHS health data at a national level
  • Urgent dental appointments for Kent and Medway residents

Click for The Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Friday 6th February

  • PCCs Budget Proposal Approved by the Kent and Medway Police and Crime Panel
  • 865 Kent residents back PCC's letter to the PM

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service News Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Tuesday 3rd February

  • KFRS reignites Fight Against Fire safety days

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Wednesday 4th February

  • Car fire on M25 near Dartford
  • Crash in Bayleys Hill, Sevenoaks
  • Driver rescued from lorry crash in Five Oak Green, Tonbridge

Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Thursday 5th February

  • Kent set for 10,000 new on street electric vehicle chargers
  • An update on Kent County Council's DOLGE
  • Leader's Letter to Ministers for Urgent Action on Out-of-Area Looked-After Children and Former UASC Care Leavers

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Wednesday 28th January

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

Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Wednesday 4th February

  • 4 February – Two more Hobbycraft craft kits recalled due to asbestos fears
  • 3 February – UPDATE: Nestlé recalls several baby formula products over toxin fears
  •  16 January – More 'unsafe' products added to Hershey Jolly Rancher sweet recall

Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Thursday 5th February

  • Safety Report: Baby Camping Chair
  • Safety Report: YI TONG Baby Walker
  • Safety Report: Bees Jewellery Hand Chain, Bangle and Earrings
  • Safety Report: 10g Water Ball Beads (Sold via eBay)
  • Safety Report: DOMESTAR Vase Fillers
  • Safety Report: Faiza Beauty Cream
  • Safety Report: Kohinoor Chemical Co Tibet Snow Cream
  • Safety Report: V8 E-Bike
  • Safety Report: Hydrogel Water Beads (sold via OnBuy)
  • Safety Report: 10,000pcs Coloured Water Gel Beads (sold via Shein)

Click for The Food Standards Agency Food alerts Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Wednesday 4th February

  • Update 3: Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because of the presence of cereulide (toxin)
  • Update 2: Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because of the presence of cereulide (toxin)

Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Wednesday 4th February

  • Aytac Foods Distribution Limited recalls Darna Tahini because of undeclared peanuts

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Friday 6th February

  • 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.
  • Canterbury, A28 Rhodaus Town: Westbound lane closure in place until 10th February between Old Dover Road and Station Road East for SGN gas works. Expect delays in the area.
  • Maidstone, A229 Loose Road: Lane closure in place on the southbound carriageway approaching Park Way junction for SGN gas leak repair works. Please approach with caution and expect delays in the area.
  • Folkestone, Crete Road East: Road closed 26th January - 15th February to allow for KCC Highways fly tip investigation / clearance works. ...
  • Hawkenbury, Hawkenbury Road: Road closed 27th January - 16th February to allow KCC Highways works to make safe collapsed bridge. ...
  • Maidstone, A229 Loose Road: 1 lane of 2 closed until 11th February on the southbound carriageway between Sheals Crescent and Beech Hurst Close junctions for SGN gas leak repair works. Expect delays in the area.
  • Cranbrook, A229 Hawkhurst Road: Temporary traffic signals in place between Water Lane and Osbornes Farm until 1st March to allow for emergency gully repairs. Expect delays in the area.
  • Aylesford, Forstal Road: Temporary traffic lights in place between Running Horse Roundabout and the M20 overbridge due to a collapsed manhole. Expect delays in the surrounding areas and allow extra time for your journey.

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Bloatware: The Preinstalled Laptop Software You Can Get Rid Of

We reveal the most common bloatware apps that we've found on the latest laptops and explain how to get rid of them

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

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8 Things You Really Shouldn't Clean With Vinegar

You could be causing serious and permanent damage to your home and your appliances

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

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Scammers Use AI Voice Cloning To Make Fraudulent Payments

Cold calling fraudsters use AI to clone your voice and take out direct debits

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

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4 Energy Scams To Know About

These energy saving schemes are trying to con you out of your money

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

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FCA Fails To Act On Premium Finance Insurance Rip-off

Regulator concludes investigation on fair pricing for pay-monthly customers

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

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New Amazon Product Recall Scam To Watch Out For

This dodgy text leads to a copycat Amazon website

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

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How To Avoid Overloading Your Plug Sockets At Home

It's easy to plug too many devices into too few sockets, particularly when using extension leads and USB ports. Here's how to plug in devices and charge phones and laptops safely

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

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How To Get Rid Of Mice In Your House

Beyond chewed wires, droppings and contaminated food, mice can pose serious health risks. Our guide can help you reclaim your home if mice have taken over

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

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How To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies And Stop Them Coming Back

We reveal the common fruit fly mistakes you could be making - and what to do instead

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

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Road Works

Sevenoaks

Click for The Sevenoaks District Council Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Thursday 5th February

  • Have your say on the way councils in Kent and Medway are organised

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
Crouch House Road
in Edenbridge		 Between 22:00 on Sunday 1st of February and 12:00 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/18712/26
Eynsford
St. Martins Drive
in Eynsford		 Between 01:00 on Sunday 1st of February and 22:30 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody stole a green bin from outside a residential property
Crime Report No. 46/19429/26
Sevenoaks Eastern
Vine Court Road
in Sevenoaks		 Between 19:52 on Thursday 29th of January and 17:42 on Friday 30th of January. Somebody broke into a compound and stole machinery.
Crime Report No. 46/18930/26
Sevenoaks Kippington
Brattle Wood
in Sevenoaks		 Between 16:00 on Saturday 31st of January and 08:15 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody broke into a BMW parked on a driveway. Item was stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/18371/26
Sevenoaks Town and St John's
Plymouth Drive
in Sevenoaks		 Between 23:00 on Monday 2nd of February and 08:00 on Tuesday 3rd of February. Somebody stole a yellow Fiat Strada Abarth, GN18***, from a driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/18890/26
Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village
Moultain Hill
in Swanley		 On Wednesday 28th of January between 00:01 and 23:59. Somebody stole items from a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/19144/26


Road Works

Tonbridge and Malling

Click for The Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council Webpage

Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Thursday 5th February

  • Have your say on the way councils in Kent and Medway are organised

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 South & Ditton
Mills Road
in Aylesford		 Between 18:00 on Friday 30th of January and 11:35 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody broke into a vehicle parked in the road. Items were stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/18310/26
Ditton Place
in Ditton		 Between 12:00 on Sunday 1st of February and 02:45 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody tried to break into a residential property. They did not get inside.
Crime Report No. 46/18168/26
East Malling, West Malling & Offham
High Street
in East Malling and Larkfield		 On Sunday 1st of February around 22:00. Somebody stole both number plates from a Skoda Yeti SE parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/18628/26
Judd
Quarry Hill Parade
in Tonbridge and Malling, Unparished Area		 On Sunday 1st of February around 20:45. A male and a female stole items from a shop and caused damage.
Crime Report No. 46/19186/26
Kings Hill
Abbey Wood Road
in Kings Hill		 On Sunday 1st of February around 22:25. Somebody stole a white Ford Transit, DV09***, from outside a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/18096/26
Batesford Close
in Kings Hill		 Between 16:26 on Monday 2nd of February and 13:30 on Tuesday 3rd of February. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/19430/26
Larkfield
New Hythe Lane
in East Malling and Larkfield		 On Saturday 31st of January between 18:00 and 23:00. Somebody damaged the football pitches riding over the grass. They were on motorbikes.
Crime Report No. 46/18007/26
Larch Close
in East Malling and Larkfield		 On Monday 2nd of February around 04:30. Somebody broke into a Volkswagen Golf parked in the road. The owner is still to provide a list of stolen items, if any.
Crime Report No. 46/18704/26
Hornbeam Close
in East Malling and Larkfield		 On Monday 2nd of February around 05:57. Somebody stole a vehicle from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/18008/26
Snodland East & Ham Hill
High Street
in Snodland		 Between 18:30 on Monday 2nd of February and 07:30 on Tuesday 3rd of February. Somebody smashed a window of a Vauxhall parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/19130/26


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.
Culverden
St. Johns Road
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 Between 23:30 on Sunday 1st of February and 09:41 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody slashed the tyres of a Renault Megane parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/18178/26
Paddock Wood
Blackthorn Way
in Paddock Wood		 On Monday 2nd of February between 09:50 and 10:25. Somebody stole wheels and tyres stored on a residential driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/18246/26
Pantiles
Wallace Close
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 Between 20:00 on Thursday 1st of January and 06:00 on Friday 23rd of January. Somebody painted graffiti on back fences at several properties.
Crime Report No. 46/19223/26
Eridge Road
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 Between 00:01 on Saturday 31st of January and 10:30 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody damaged a window pane at a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/18301/26
Sherwood
Kingstanding Way
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 Between 09:00 on Wednesday 14th of January and 18:00 on Sunday 25th of January. Somebody smashed a window of a Kia parked outside a business.
Crime Report No. 46/18099/26
Dowding Way
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 Between 16:30 on Friday 30th of January and 06:00 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody broke into a site, stealing fuel, a digger and generator.
Crime Report No. 46/18144/26
Kingstanding Way
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 Between 17:00 on Saturday 31st of January and 10:30 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody damaged a Kia Niro All parked on a forecourt at a retail park.
Crime Report No. 46/18279/26
Knights Way
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 On Sunday 1st of February between 18:20 and 19:10. Somebody stole a wheel from a Vauxhall Corsa parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/18188/26
Dowding Way
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 Between 18:30 on Sunday 1st of February and 06:00 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody broke into a site cabin they stole tools.
Crime Report No. 46/18891/26
North Farm Lane
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 On Sunday 1st of February between 22:34 and 22:45. Two males broke into the waste recycling centre, causing damage.
Crime Report No. 46/18282/26
Southborough & Bidborough
London Road
in Southborough		 Between 00:01 on Saturday 1st of November and 23:59 on Wednesday 31st of December. Somebody stole a gas meter box from outside a residential property
Crime Report No. 46/19252/26
St James'
St. James Road
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 Between 23:00 on Sunday 18th of January and 10:00 on Monday 19th of January. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a communal entrance of flats.
Crime Report No. 46/18350/26


Road Works

Maidstone

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Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Friday 6th February

  • HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE WAY COUNCILS IN KENT AND MEDWAY ARE ORGANISED

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
St. Peters Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 Between 12:00 on Saturday 31st of January and 18:00 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody stole a Suzuki DL 650 motorbike, LN20***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/18771/26
Bearsted & Downswood
Willington Street
in Bearsted		 Between 22:00 on Sunday 1st of February and 08:04 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody stole a black Ford Kuga, BJ72***, from a driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/18150/26
Boxley Downs
Friningham
in Thurnham		 Between 00:01 on Tuesday 26th of January and 12:11 on Monday 26th of January. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/18169/26
Fant & Oakwood
Hart Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Monday 2nd of February around 15:45. Somebody damaged the toilets in a business property.
Crime Report No. 46/18950/26
Grove Green & Vinters Park
Edelin Road
in Thurnham		 Between 17:45 on Saturday 31st of January and 12:00 on Sunday 1st of February. Somebody smashed a window of a BMW 318 parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/17901/26
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
West Street
in Harrietsham		 Between 21:00 on Sunday 1st of February and 05:00 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody stole a silver Isuzu, SF14***, from outside a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/18304/26
Headcorn & Sutton Valence
Maidstone Road
in Headcorn		 Between 18:00 on Sunday 1st of February and 09:05 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody broke into a bowls club, stealing food items and alcohol.
Crime Report No. 46/18241/26
High Street
Mill Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Monday 2nd of February between 13:04 and 18:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/18659/26
Leeds & Langley
Caring Lane
in Leeds		 Between 17:00 on Thursday 1st of January and 08:00 on Friday 2nd of January. Somebody stole a ride-on lawnmower from a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/18559/26
Caring Lane
in Leeds		 On Monday 2nd of February around 11:18. Somebody stole a trailer from a field on a farm. Damage was caused to fences.
Crime Report No. 46/18292/26
Marden & Yalding
Cascade Close
in Marden		 On Tuesday 27th of January between 00:01 and 23:59. Somebody damaged the back door of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/18603/26
Sunburst Close
in Marden		 Between 09:00 on Saturday 31st of January and 17:30 on Sunday 1st of February. Somebody stole the catalytic converter from a Honda Accord parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/18009/26
Hampstead Lane
in Yalding		 On Monday 26th of January. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/18536/26
Penenden Heath
Woodland Way
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Tuesday 3rd of February around 18:00. Somebody broke into a residential property. They stole a playstation.
Crime Report No. 46/19069/26
Shepway
Dorset Way
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Tuesday 3rd of February around 03:05. Somebody stole a key safe from outside a residential building.
Crime Report No. 46/18500/26
Staplehurst
Cranbrook Road
in Staplehurst		 Between 17:30 on Monday 2nd of February and 10:45 on Tuesday 3rd of February. Somebody stole the catalytic converter from a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/19324/26