Tuesday 10th February 2026

Issue 2364

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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

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

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

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

  • Faversham rapist jailed
  • Convicted sex offender jailed

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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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Road Works

Dartford

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.
Bean & Village Park
Powell Avenue
in Darenth
On Friday 6th of February around 17:58. Somebody stole a wheelie bin from outside a residential driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/21191/26
Brent
Fleet Road
in Dartford, Unparished Area
Between 17:30 on Wednesday 4th of February and 08:30 on Thursday 5th of February. Somebody stole the catalytic converter from a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/20367/26
Berkeley Crescent
in Dartford, Unparished Area
On Saturday 7th of February between 14:00 and 23:00. Somebody stole a white Ford Transit, K2***, from a driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/21571/26
Darenth
Watchgate
in Darenth
Between 21:30 on Friday 6th of February and 07:30 on Saturday 7th of February. Somebody stole a white Vauxhall Corsa, DL64***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/21342/26
Ebbsfleet
Norman Lane
in Dartford, Unparished Area
On Saturday 13th of December between 00:01 and 23:59. Somebody painted graffiti on Fastrack shelters by the side of the road.
Crime Report No. 46/21003/26
Cherry Orchard
in Dartford, Unparished Area
On Thursday 29th of January between 00:01 and 23:59. Somebody painted graffiti on a Fastrack shelter.
Crime Report No. 46/21006/26
Allington Lane
in Dartford, Unparished Area
Between 00:01 on Thursday 5th of February and 11:59 on Saturday 7th of February. Somebody stole a mountain bike from a garden.
Crime Report No. 46/21992/26
Taunton Road
in Dartford, Unparished Area
On Saturday 7th of February between 17:30 and 23:00. Somebody scratched a Ford Eco Sport parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/21978/26
Greenhithe & Knockhall
Manor Way
in Swanscombe and Greenhithe
On Thursday 29th of January between 16:00 and 17:00. Somebody stole a blue Ford Fiesta, S33O***, from a car park.
Crime Report No. 46/19645/26
Tiltman Avenue
in Swanscombe and Greenhithe
On Wednesday 4th of February between 12:00 and 23:59. Somebody entered a shed and stole four bikes, one of these was later recovered, damaged.
Crime Report No. 46/20333/26
Joyden's Wood
Squires Way
in Wilmington
On Monday 2nd of February between 12:17 and 13:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/19719/26
Norfield Road
in Dartford, Unparished Area
Between 15:00 on Sunday 1st of February and 09:00 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property. Sports equipment was stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/22020/26
Longfield, New Barn & Southfleet
Green Street Green Road
in Darenth
Between Monday 26th of January and Friday 6th of February. Somebody broke into a vehicle parked in the road. Items were stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/21221/26
Princes
Saunders Way
in Wilmington
On Sunday 8th of February around 17:38. A group of young people tried to damage a Ford Focus parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/22013/26
Hardy Avenue
in Dartford, Unparished Area
On Wednesday 4th of February between 10:15 and 10:30. Somebody tried to break into a communal residential bike shed.
Crime Report No. 46/20366/26
Swanscombe
Madden Close
in Swanscombe and Greenhithe
Between Monday 2nd of February and Friday 6th of February. Somebody painted graffiti on signage and plaques in the Heritage Park.
Crime Report No. 46/20996/26
Brenda Terrace
in Swanscombe and Greenhithe
On Saturday 7th of February between 05:12 and 06:12. Somebody stole an orange Ford Fiesta, DN65***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/21604/26
Temple Hill
Cornwall Road
in Dartford, Unparished Area
On Sunday 8th of February around 11:03. Somebody damaged the front door of a residential property. This is a repeat crime.
Crime Report No. 46/21770/26
Town
Hythe Street
in Dartford, Unparished Area
Between 10:00 on Saturday 19th of July and 11:30 on Wednesday 4th of February. Somebody stole an unsecured bicycle from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/19710/26
Lowfield Street
in Dartford, Unparished Area
On Tuesday 3rd of February around 20:45. Somebody stole a bicycle from where it was secured in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/19610/26
Copperfields
in Dartford, Unparished Area
On Thursday 5th of February around 16:57. A group of young people damaged the front door of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/20566/26


Road Works

Gravesham

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

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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.
Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
Watling Street
in Cobham
On Tuesday 3rd of February around 16:23. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/19584/26
Halfpence Lane
in Cobham
Between 00:01 on Wednesday 4th of February and 08:24 on Friday 6th of February. Somebody broke into a storage container and stole tools.,
Crime Report No. 46/20835/26
Meopham North
Meopham Green
in Meopham
Between 23:58 on Thursday 5th of February and 00:10 on Friday 6th of February. Somebody tried to break into a shed at a cricket ground. They were interrupted by an alarm being activated.
Crime Report No. 46/20992/26
Meopham South & Vigo
Wrotham Road
in Meopham
Between 16:00 on Thursday 5th of February and 07:45 on Friday 6th of February. Somebody stole two quad bikes from a farm.
Crime Report No. 46/21008/26
Churchside
in Vigo
On Wednesday 4th of February around 15:29. Somebody damaged the front door of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/19777/26
Northfleet & Springhead
Stonebridge Road
in Gravesham, Unparished Area
On Wednesday 4th of February around 15:30. Somebody tried to damage a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/19944/26
Rosherville
Maclure Road
in Gravesham, Unparished Area
Between 19:00 on Tuesday 3rd of February and 07:00 on Wednesday 4th of February. Somebody broke into a construction site and stole a portable petrol generator.
Crime Report No. 46/20431/26
Beaumont Drive
in Gravesham, Unparished Area
On Thursday 5th of February between 04:00 and 06:30. Somebody wiped dog faeces on a car handle of a vehicle parked in the road. This is a repeat crime.
Crime Report No. 46/21093/26
Singlewell
Cedar Avenue
in Gravesham, Unparished Area
Between 00:01 on Sunday 1st of February and 11:40 on Thursday 5th of February. Somebody broke into a business and stole showers.
Crime Report No. 46/20280/26
Hawthorne Close
in Gravesham, Unparished Area
On Wednesday 4th of February between 00:10 and 08:30. Somebody stole a white Peugeot Boxer, FM14***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/19691/26
Hawthorne Close
in Gravesham, Unparished Area
On Wednesday 4th of February between 00:10 and 08:30. Somebody stole a white Peugeot Partner, FM14***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/19738/26
Westcourt
St. Hildas Way
in Gravesham, Unparished Area
On Monday 2nd of February between 18:00 and 19:00. Somebody stole a wheelie bin from outside a residential property
Crime Report No. 46/19670/26
Cruden Road
in Gravesham, Unparished Area
On Tuesday 3rd of February between 08:00 and 19:00. Somebody stole a wheelie bin from outside a residential property
Crime Report No. 46/19614/26
Kenia Walk
in Gravesham, Unparished Area
On Thursday 5th of February between 09:30 and 13:00. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/20468/26
Whitehill & Windmill Hill
Lamorna Avenue
in Gravesham, Unparished Area
On Friday 6th of February between 15:30 and 20:42. Somebody stole a vehicle from the road. It has been recovered.
Crime Report No. 46/21218/26


Road Works

Swale

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

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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.
Abbey
Abbey Street
in Faversham
Between 08:00 on Sunday 1st of February and 14:00 on Thursday 5th of February. Somebody broke into two garages and stole multiple items.
Crime Report No. 46/20503/26
Preston Street
in Faversham
On Saturday 7th of February around 21:36. Somebody stole a bicycle from outside a shop.
Crime Report No. 46/21691/26
East Street
in Faversham
On Sunday 8th of February between 00:01 and 10:03. Somebody scratched a vehicle parked on a driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/21769/26
Abbey Fields
in Faversham
On Sunday 8th of February between 10:45 and 11:33. A male stole a battery operated plane from outside a residential property. The male was in a vehicle.
Crime Report No. 46/21768/26
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
School Lane
in Iwade
Between 17:00 on Friday 6th of February and 11:38 on Sunday 8th of February. Somebody broke into a container on a farm. Motocross style motorcycles were stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/21776/26
Borden and Grove Park
Key Street
in Bobbing
On Friday 6th of February between 16:35 and 16:56. Somebody stole a vehicle left unattended at a petrol station. It was later recovered with trailer and tools stolen from within.
Crime Report No. 46/20724/26
Chalkwell
West Street
in Swale, Unparished Area
On Thursday 5th of February between 14:00 and 15:00. Somebody damaged an Audi parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/20499/26
Station Street
in Swale, Unparished Area
Between 21:30 on Thursday 5th of February and 07:00 on Friday 6th of February. Somebody gained access to a vehicle and stole multiple items.
Crime Report No. 46/20592/26
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
Windmill Hill
in Upchurch
On Tuesday 27th of January between 11:00 and 14:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/21650/26
Horsham Lane
in Upchurch
On Sunday 8th of February around 20:14. Somebody broke into a shed at a residential property. A bike was stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/22018/26
Homewood
Valenciennes Road
in Swale, Unparished Area
On Wednesday 4th of February around 16:45. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/20241/26
Murston
Tonge Road
in Swale, Unparished Area
On Thursday 5th of February between 16:10 and 20:10. Somebody stole a black Ford Fiesta, BT16***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/20683/26
Priory
Oare Road
in Faversham
Between 00:01 on Sunday 13th of July and 14:30 on Friday 6th of February. Somebody stole exterior accessories from a Land Rover Discovery parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/21149/26
Sheerness
Coats Avenue
in Sheerness
Between 00:01 on Monday 2nd of February and 16:06 on Wednesday 4th of February. Somebody damaged the front door of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/19823/26
High Street
in Sheerness
On Wednesday 4th of February between 00:01 and 08:10. Somebody broke into a commercial property.
Crime Report No. 46/19750/26
High Street
in Sheerness
Between 22:00 on Wednesday 4th of February and 06:30 on Thursday 5th of February. Somebody damaged three lights outside a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/20309/26
Russell Street
in Sheerness
On Saturday 7th of February around 23:26. Somebody tried to damage windows of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/21717/26
Teynham and Lynsted
Roundel Close
in Teynham
On Tuesday 3rd of February between 20:30 and 20:45. Somebody damaged the front door of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/19611/26
Station Road
in Teynham
On Wednesday 4th of February around 19:20. Somebody damaged a security gate of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/19937/26
Watling
Windermere
in Faversham
Between 20:00 on Thursday 5th of February and 08:00 on Friday 6th of February. Somebody stole the rear number plate from a Toyota Hilux parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/20984/26
Kingsnorth Road
in Faversham
On Friday 6th of February between 00:01 and 06:00. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/21916/26
Love Lane
in Faversham
On Saturday 7th of February between 00:01 and 16:52. Two people damaged a car parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/21635/26
West Downs
The Street
in Bapchild
On Wednesday 4th of February around 20:51. Somebody tried to break into a commercial property.
Crime Report No. 46/20093/26


Road Works

Medway

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.
Fort Horsted
West Drive
in Medway, Unparished Area
Between 00:01 on Wednesday 4th of February and 13:58 on Thursday 5th of February. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property and stole two drills.
Crime Report No. 46/20381/26
Walderslade Woods
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Sunday 8th of February between 04:30 and 10:52. Somebody stole a BMW motorbike from a hotel car park. It was recovered.
Crime Report No. 46/21764/26
Fort Pitt
Medway Street
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Monday 2nd of February between 12:59 and 20:00. Somebody stole a parcel from the communal area of a residential building.
Crime Report No. 46/20357/26
Grafton Avenue
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Thursday 5th of February between 02:30 and 02:50. Somebody stole the contents of a parcel. It was empty when delivered.
Crime Report No. 46/21078/26
Gillingham North
Woodlands Road
in Medway, Unparished Area
Between 00:01 on Saturday 20th of December and 15:10 on Saturday 7th of February. Somebody damaged the garage/shed roof of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/21617/26
St. Andrews Road
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Monday 26th of January between 00:01 and 23:59. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/19745/26
Dynamo Way
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Tuesday 3rd of February between 19:35 and 20:00. Somebody damaged a display in a commercial property.
Crime Report No. 46/19862/26
Gillingham South
College Avenue
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Saturday 24th of January around 04:04. Somebody tried to break into a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/21800/26
Brompton Road
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Tuesday 3rd of February between 12:15 and 13:15. Somebody damaged a Ford parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/19629/26
Balmoral Road
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Wednesday 4th of February between 13:07 and 13:20. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/21575/26
Canterbury Street
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Thursday 5th of February between 16:50 and 17:02. Somebody tried to damage a gate to a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/20574/26
High Street
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Friday 6th of February around 17:17. Somebody stole an E-bike from where it was secured outside a shop.
Crime Report No. 46/21151/26
Duncan Road
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Saturday 7th of February between 14:30 and 17:30. Somebody damaged a chain to the rear of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/21651/26
Shakespeare Road
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Saturday 7th of February between 15:00 and 15:14. Somebody damaged a Toyota parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/21616/26
Hempstead & Wigmore
Ferndown Close
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Monday 2nd of February between 20:45 and 21:10. Somebody damaged a Hyundai parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/19702/26
Luton
Coronation Road
in Medway, Unparished Area
Between 00:01 on Wednesday 4th of February and 15:40 on Thursday 5th of February. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/20444/26
Shipwrights Avenue
in Medway, Unparished Area
Between 14:30 on Wednesday 4th of February and 06:20 on Thursday 5th of February. Somebody broke into a vehicle and stole a phone, ipad and earpods.
Crime Report No. 46/20251/26
Princes Park
Resolution Close
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Saturday 7th of February between 19:00 and 23:30. Somebody gained access into a Ford parked in the road. Items were stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/21747/26
Rochester East & Warren Wood
Burritt Mews
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Thursday 5th of February around 13:51. Somebody tried to break into a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/20024/26
Burritt Mews
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Friday 6th of February around 18:45. Somebody tried to steal a ring door bell camera from outside a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/20841/26
Orion Road
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Saturday 7th of February between 00:01 and 13:41. Somebody stole the contents of a parcel. It was empty when delivered.
Crime Report No. 46/21580/26
Rochester West & Borstal
Mercury Close
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Friday 6th of February around 18:19. Somebody damaged the glass in the back doors of a residential property. This is a repeat crime.
Crime Report No. 46/21163/26
Mercury Close
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Sunday 8th of February around 13:30. Somebody damaged the windows of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/21838/26
Mercury Close
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Sunday 8th of February around 14:44. Somebody damaged a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/21909/26
Strood Rural
Rolvenden Road
in Frindsbury Extra
Between 19:20 on Thursday 5th of February and 07:30 on Friday 6th of February. Somebody stole a blue Ford Fiesta, GF14***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/20933/26
Strood West
Humber Crescent
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Thursday 5th of February around 21:51. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/20175/26
Humber Crescent
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Friday 6th of February between 16:30 and 18:30. Somebody smashed a window of a Ford Fiesta parked in a car park.
Crime Report No. 46/21161/26
Swale Road
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Friday 6th of February around 17:05. Somebody smashed a glass door panel of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/21207/26
Twydall
Broadway
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Wednesday 4th of February between 03:00 and 04:00. Somebody gained access to a vehicle and stole loose change.
Crime Report No. 46/20282/26
Watling
Beechwood Avenue
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Saturday 7th of February between 01:00 and 07:00. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property. They do not appear to have taken anything.
Crime Report No. 46/21110/26
Ferndale Road
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Saturday 7th of February around 17:32. Young people threw eggs through a window causing damage inside.
Crime Report No. 46/21662/26
Kingsway
in Medway, Unparished Area
Between 23:00 on Saturday 7th of February and 11:52 on Sunday 8th of February. Somebody damaged a tent.
Crime Report No. 46/21781/26
Wayfield & Weeds Wood
Silverweed Road
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Wednesday 4th of February between 03:00 and 22:20. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/20071/26
Wayfield Road
in Medway, Unparished Area
On Friday 6th of February between 02:00 and 02:43. A group of people damaged the door to a phone box.
Crime Report No. 46/20226/26