Tuesday 10th February 2026

Issue 2364

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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Tuesday 10th February

  • Arrests made after Gravesend town centre robberies
  • Two children missing from Medway
  • Witnesses sought after driver assaulted following collision near Northfleet
  • Appeal following serious assault in Maidstone

Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February

Has links to Gillingham, the wider Medway area and Hereford.

Click for The KP Policing news Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Friday 6th February

  • Faversham rapist jailed
  • Convicted sex offender jailed

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Sunday 8th February

  • Fire at derelict building in Margate
  • Kitchen fire in Broadstairs
  • Tumble dryer fire in Deal

Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Friday 6th February

  • Have your say on the Future Structure of Councils in Kent and Medway
  • Kent County Council appoints Cabinet Member for Local Government Efficiency
  • Kent Film Office celebrates 20 years as a Leading Force in the UK Film and TV Industries

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February

  • Which? scam accounts on X
  • Apple scam email
  • Cleaning Superstore WhatsApp scam

Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February

  • 6 February – Ladybird recalls Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee books due to choking risk
  • 6 February – Soft Bulalaet Gun recalled due to high risk of injuries and asphyxiation
  • 6 February – More Hobbycraft products recalled due to asbestos health risk
  • 6 February – More baby formula products recalled due to possible toxin contamination

Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February

  • Recall: Disney Stitch Dinner Party Plastic Bottle With Straw
  • Recall: Hobbycraft Easter Bumper Craft Kit
  • Recall: Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit
  • Recall: My Living World Worm Kit
  • Recall: Colour Forge Basing Sand (2 Colours - Moss Green and Atlantiko Blue)
  • Recall: Ladybird Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee Books
  • Safety Report: 120,000pcs Magiclub Water Beads (sold via Desertcart)
  • Safety Report: Folding Washing Machine
  • Recall: Soft Bulalaet Gun
  • Recall: Tanpopo Japanese Food - two sushi products

Click for The Food Standards Agency Food alerts Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Saturday 7th February

  • Brioche Pasquier recalls Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches because they may contain pieces of plastic
  • Danone recalls several Aptamil and Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk formula products sold in Northern Ireland because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)
  • Tanpopo Japanese Food recalls Surimi & Avocado Roll and Chicken Katsu Roll because of incorrect use-by dates
  • Danone recalls several Aptamil and Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk formula products because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)

Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February

  • Co-op recalls Co-op Irresistible Triple Cook Thick Cut Chunky Chips because of undeclared milk

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Tuesday 10th 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.
  • Meopham, Dean Lane: Road closed 9th - 15th February due to carriageway flooding. Alternative routes provided: Dean Road, Oakenden Road, Foxendown Lane, Whitehill Road, Horns Oak Road, Chandlers HIll, Chandlers Road and vice versa.

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How Fraudsters Can Scam You Without Stealing Your Card

The convenience of modern-day banking has made it easier for scammers

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

Click the district to see its crime list.

West Kent North Kent & Medway East Kent


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.
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge
Toys Hill Road
in Brasted		 On Friday 6th of February around 00:55. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property, nothing appears to have been stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/20639/26
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Lombard Street
in Horton Kirby and South Darenth		 On Saturday 7th of February between 00:01 and 08:54. Somebody broke into a Jaecoo 7 All parked in the road and stole several items.
Crime Report No. 46/21353/26
Sevenoaks Kippington
The Rise
in Sevenoaks		 Between 21:00 on Saturday 31st of January and 16:00 on Wednesday 4th of February. Somebody gained access to a vehicle and stole loose change.
Crime Report No. 46/20405/26
Sevenoaks Northern
Laurie Close
in Sevenoaks		 On Monday 2nd of February between 15:00 and 16:00. Somebody stole a bag from a bus stop near a shop.
Crime Report No. 46/19771/26
Swanley White Oak
Alder Way
in Swanley		 On Wednesday 4th of February between 02:00 and 20:00. Somebody stole a white Ford Transit, EY63***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/20045/26
Strawberry Fields
in Swanley		 On Wednesday 4th of February between 16:45 and 17:10. Somebody damaged the windscreen and window of a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/21913/26
Leydenhatch Lane
in Swanley		 Between 20:00 on Friday 6th of February and 07:15 on Saturday 7th of February. Somebody broke into a plant nursery and stole multiple plants.
Crime Report No. 46/21299/26
Westerham and Crockham Hill
Atterbury Close
in Westerham		 Between 18:00 on Wednesday 4th of February and 06:00 on Thursday 5th of February. Somebody gained access to a vehicle parked in the road and stole a set of keys.
Crime Report No. 46/21420/26


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
Rochester Road
in Aylesford		 On Sunday 1st of February between 20:30 and 21:00. Three people tried to break into a commercial property. They were interrupted by an alarm being activated.
Crime Report No. 46/19685/26
Rochester Road
in Burham		 Between 00:01 on Wednesday 28th of January and 23:59 on Tuesday 3rd of February. Somebody stole the contents of a parcel. It was empty when delivered.
Crime Report No. 46/19664/26
Tolhurst Close
in Wouldham		 On Friday 6th of February between 20:45 and 21:16. Somebody stole an unsecured blue and white bicycle from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/21229/26
East Malling, West Malling & Offham
Hatton Road
in East Malling and Larkfield		 On Tuesday 3rd of February around 17:25. Two young people damaged a window at a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/19587/26
Hildenborough
Riding Lane
in Hildenborough		 On Tuesday 3rd of February between 00:01 and 09:00. Somebody broke into a storage building. Nothing reported stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/19768/26
Philpots Lane
in Hildenborough		 Between 18:30 on Wednesday 4th of February and 09:40 on Thursday 5th of February. Somebody stole a vehicle, X33***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/20315/26
Judd
Quarry Hill Parade
in Tonbridge and Malling, Unparished Area		 On Wednesday 3rd of December around 09:00. Somebody smashed windows at the launderette.
Crime Report No. 46/19946/26
Snodland West & Holborough Lakes
Pollyfield Close
in Snodland		 On Wednesday 4th of February around 09:40. Somebody damaged a window at a school.
Crime Report No. 46/19687/26


Road Works

Tunbridge Wells

Click for The Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Saturday 7th February

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

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Call To Report HGVs In Village After Damage Caused

Tunbridge Wells MP Mike Martin has launched a webpage for submitting pictures of heavy goods vehicles in Goudhurst, Kent, and said he would contact vehicle owners.

Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.

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.
Paddock Wood
Maidstone Road
in Paddock Wood		 On Wednesday 4th of February around 14:52. Two people tried to steal items in a service station. Damage was caused to the card machine.
Crime Report No. 46/19869/26
Park
Kingswood Road
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 On Thursday 5th of February between 14:00 and 16:45. Somebody damaged a Hyundai parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/20564/26
Pembury & Capel
Whetsted Road
in Capel		 Between 20:00 on Thursday 5th of February and 08:15 on Friday 6th of February. Somebody broke into an outbuilding and stole two motorbikes and tools.
Crime Report No. 46/20832/26
Rural Tunbridge Wells
The Green
in Brenchley and Matfield		 Between 15:30 on Wednesday 4th of February and 07:44 on Thursday 5th of February. Somebody stole a digger from a construction site.
Crime Report No. 46/20239/26
Cuckoo Lane
in Brenchley and Matfield		 Between 23:30 on Thursday 5th of February and 08:00 on Friday 6th of February. Somebody stole a quad bike from a farm.
Crime Report No. 46/20946/26
Clayhill
in Goudhurst		 On Wednesday 4th of February between 09:15 and 14:50. Somebody stole both number plates from a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/19804/26
Sherwood
Dowding Way
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 Between 21:00 on Sunday 1st of February and 07:00 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody broke into a container to the rear of a commercial property.
Crime Report No. 46/20112/26
Clifton Road
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area		 On Thursday 5th of February around 15:10. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/21028/26


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
St. Peters Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Monday 2nd of February around 12:35. Somebody cracked the windscreen of a Skoda Yeti as it was being driven.
Crime Report No. 46/19722/26
Barming Heath & Teston
St. Lawrence Drive
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Saturday 7th of February around 20:05. Somebody broke into a shed at a residential property and stole four bikes.
Crime Report No. 46/21694/26
Boughton Monchelsea & Chart Sutton
Heath Road
in Boughton Monchelsea		 Between 09:00 on Monday 19th of January and 09:00 on Wednesday 4th of February. Somebody stole a business trade plate from a garage.
Crime Report No. 46/19723/26
Boxley Downs
Grange Lane
in Boxley		 On Sunday 8th of February between 00:01 and 15:23. Somebody gained access to a van and stole equipment from inside. The rear lights were also damaged.
Crime Report No. 46/21881/26
Fant & Oakwood
Barker Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Thursday 5th of February between 21:25 and 22:00. Somebody damaged a wheel and stole the spoiler from a vehicle parked in a car park.
Crime Report No. 46/20188/26
Hart Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Saturday 7th of February between 19:00 and 22:00. Somebody damaged a self-order screen at a fast food restaurant.
Crime Report No. 46/21720/26
Hart Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Saturday 7th of February around 21:30. Somebody damaged a self-order machine in a fast food restaurant.
Crime Report No. 46/21757/26
Grove Green & Vinters Park
Teasel Close
in Boxley		 Between 18:00 on Tuesday 3rd of February and 12:00 on Wednesday 4th of February. Somebody damaged tyres on a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/21136/26
High Street
Kingsley Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 Between 00:01 on Wednesday 21st of January and 23:59 on Sunday 1st of February. Somebody stole items from a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/19635/26
Lower Stone Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Tuesday 3rd of February between 14:00 and 17:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/21021/26
Albion Place
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Friday 6th of February between 08:45 and 17:39. Somebody stole a bike from where it was secured on a bike rack.
Crime Report No. 46/21173/26
Loose Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Friday 6th of February around 14:45. Somebody stole a wallet dropped in a supermarket.
Crime Report No. 46/21120/26
Week Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Saturday 7th of February around 15:35. Somebody damaged chairs, toilets, light blubs and food trays at a fast food restaurant.
Crime Report No. 46/21623/26
Earl Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Sunday 8th of February around 02:39. Somebody in a grey Audi damaged the car park barrier in a multi-storey car park.
Crime Report No. 46/21726/26
Knightrider Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Sunday 8th of February around 02:46. Somebody damaged the glass of a communal door of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/21512/26
Marden & Yalding
Pike Fish Lane
in Yalding		 On Tuesday 3rd of February between 00:01 and 08:00. Somebody slashed the tyres of an Audi S3 TFSI parked on a driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/19835/26
Ringlestone
Calder Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Sunday 18th of January around 16:30. Somebody gained access to a vehicle and stole a laptop bag containing documents.
Crime Report No. 46/20635/26
Senacre
Colyn Drive
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 Between 20:00 on Wednesday 4th of February and 08:50 on Thursday 5th of February. Somebody stole two key boxes from outside a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/20278/26
Shepway
Northumberland Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Tuesday 3rd of February between 23:30 and 23:45. Two people stole a van, EY63***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/19620/26
York Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Thursday 5th of February between 00:01 and 17:00. Somebody stole a wing mirror from a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/20606/26
Sutton Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Thursday 5th of February between 00:01 and 23:59. Somebody stole a key safe, containing house keys, from the wall of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/20987/26
Leicester Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Thursday 5th of February between 02:22 and 04:22. Somebody damaged and attempted to steal a vehicle from a driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/20427/26
Marion Crescent
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 On Saturday 7th of February between 15:00 and 21:30. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/21779/26
Tovil
Postley Road
in Tovil		 On Thursday 5th of February between 21:35 and 22:09. Somebody tried to damage the front door of a residential property, this is a repeat crime.
Crime Report No. 46/20729/26
Armstrong Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area		 Between 16:00 on Saturday 24th of January and 10:30 on Tuesday 27th of January. Somebody damaged a window of a hockey club.
Crime Report No. 46/20442/26