Friday 20th February 2026

Issue 2367

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Checked : Friday 20th February. Updated : Friday 20th February

  • E-fit released in Sittingbourne sexual assault investigation
  • Body found during search for missing man from Maidstone
  • Appeal following serious assault in Maidstone
  • Missing man from Rochester

Checked : Friday 20th February. Updated : Thursday 19th February

Has links to Faversham and Sittingbourne.

has links to Dartford, Chatham, Sheerness, Sittingbourne and Ashford.

Has links to Sheerness, Sittingbourne and Thanet.

Has links to Rochester, Dover and Canterbury.

Checked : Friday 20th February. Updated : Thursday 19th February

  • Two convicted for manslaughter of four year old in Northfleet
  • Stolen horse box from Canterbury recovered through police marking scheme
  • Class A drugs and knife found during search of vehicle in Gillingham
  • East Kent drug dealer jailed following police probe into EncroChat messages
  • Two charged after alleged burglary in Dartford
  • Detectives issue appeal after Canterbury fire
  • Four women arrested and £3,000 of stolen groceries recovered
  • Nationwide restrictions imposed on Birchington poacher
  • Teenagers convicted of manslaughter following death of man on Isle of Sheppey

Checked : Friday 20th February. Updated : Tuesday 17th February

  • NHS Kent and Medway's March board meeting

Checked : Friday 20th February. Updated : Thursday 19th February

  • Trust in Kent Police has increased for the second year running

Checked : Friday 20th February. Updated : Wednesday 18th February

  • New fire safety laws to help protect residents during evacuations

Checked : Friday 20th February. Updated : Thursday 19th February

  • Lorry fire on A2 near Bean
  • Car fire on A2 near Dartford
  • House fire in Tenterden

Checked : Friday 20th February. Updated : Thursday 19th February

  • Kent County Council welcomes arrival of Dover's first fully electric bus fleet
  • KCC response to accusations made by Polly Billington MP

Checked : Friday 20th February. Updated : Monday 16th February

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

Checked : Friday 20th February. Updated : Tuesday 17th February

  • 16 February – Asda issues toy recall over asbestos fears
  • 16 February – Tesco recall Grape & Berry Medley after salmonella find
  • 12 February – Sand kits recalled due to asbestos risk

Checked : Friday 20th February. Updated : Wednesday 18th February

  • Recall: Tesco Grape & Berry Medley

Checked : Friday 20th February. Updated : Friday 20th 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.
  • 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.
  • Maidstone, Ashford Road: 1 lane of 3 closed between Andrew Boughton Way and Wat Tyler Way due to SGN Gas works. Approach with caution and expect delays.
  • Dartford, A2 London bound: 1 lane of 4 closed between Bean Interchange (B255) and Darenth Interchange (M25 J2) following a lorry fire. Emergency services and National in attendance. There are long delays on the A2 approach. Expect ...
  • Dartford, A2 Coastbound: Slow moving traffic between Bexley and M25 J2 (Darenth Interchange) due to delays on the M25 anti-clockwise.
  • Dartford, A206 Bob Dunn Way: Slow moving traffic eastbound approaching M25 J1a roundabout. Additional delays due to delays on M25 anticlockwise.

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The Rise Of Bad Financial Advice: Why You Should Be Wary Of 'finfluencers'

Misleading money tips are rife online. We debunk some of the dubious claims being made by financial influencers

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

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How To Get Rid Of Mould

Mould in the home can potentially cause health problems. Here's how to get rid of it, plus five ways to prevent it in the first place

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

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Safety Last: The Dangerous Products Still Sold Online

Shopping sites claim that safety is their top priority. Hannah Walsh reveals why that simply isn't true

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

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Scam Watch: 'I Was Conned On Booking.com'

Which? helps a Booking.com scam victim get their money back

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

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App Store Scams: Bogus VPN Apps Aim To Steal Data

Which? warns of scammers stealing a legitimate company's identity to peddle fraudulent apps

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

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How To Spot A WhatsApp Scam

Find out how to spot and report WhatsApp scams

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

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Please Find Attached The Latest KFAS Fraud Alerts.

Feel free to share with family and friends and via social media etc.

Click HERE for full details on the Kent Fraud Alert System website.

Click the district to see its crime list.

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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
Millfield
in Ash-cum-Ridley
Between 00:01 on Friday 13th of February and 07:53 on Monday 16th of February. Somebody stole both number plates from a Ford Transit parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/26056/26
Crockenhill and Well Hill
Harvest Way
in Crockenhill
On Monday 16th of February around 13:30. Somebody stole a silver Honda motorbike, LN18***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/26402/26
Edenbridge North and East
Forge Croft
in Edenbridge
Between 09:00 on Sunday 15th of February and 16:00 on Tuesday 17th of February. Young people have broken into a shed at allotments.
Crime Report No. 46/26997/26
Brooklands Crescent
in Edenbridge
On Monday 16th of February around 13:15. Four young people tried to damage the front door at a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/26301/26
Seal and Weald
Maidstone Road
in Seal
Between 20:00 on Friday 13th of February and 14:00 on Saturday 14th of February. Somebody tried to break into a garage at a residential property. They do not appear to have taken anything.
Crime Report No. 46/26233/26
Church Road
in Sevenoaks Weald
Between 19:00 on Monday 16th of February and 11:00 on Tuesday 17th of February. Somebody stole a vehicle, AF10***, from a driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/26859/26
Swanley St Mary's
London Road
in Swanley
Between 00:01 on Monday 16th of February and 09:00 on Tuesday 17th of February. Somebody stole both number plates from a Range Rover parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/26730/26


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
Mackenders Green
in Aylesford
Between 18:00 on Friday 13th of February and 09:00 on Monday 16th of February. Somebody damaged a Ford Ka parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/26837/26
Birling, Leybourne & Ryarsh
Birling Road
in Ryarsh
Between 17:00 on Tuesday 17th of February and 09:00 on Wednesday 18th of February. Somebody damaged equipment at a livery yard.
Crime Report No. 46/27367/26
Cage Green & Angel
Cannon Lane
in Tonbridge and Malling, Unparished Area
On Monday 16th of February between 18:30 and 19:52. Somebody damaged a Mitsubishi Shogun parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/26588/26
East Malling, West Malling & Offham
Carnation Crescent
in East Malling and Larkfield
On Sunday 15th of February around 22:22. Somebody stole a Ford Transit, EO08***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/27077/26
Larkfield
New Hythe Lane
in East Malling and Larkfield
Between 00:01 on Friday 13th of February and 23:59 on Saturday 14th of February. Somebody stole both number plates from a Ford Transit parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/26436/26
Snodland East & Ham Hill
Holborough Road
in Snodland
Between 18:00 on Monday 16th of February and 09:19 on Tuesday 17th of February. Somebody stole a number plate from a Skoda Fabia parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/26732/26
Holborough Road
in Snodland
On Tuesday 17th of February around 17:44. Somebody smashed a window of a Hyundai Kona as it was being driven.
Crime Report No. 46/27241/26
Trench
Silverhurst Drive
in Tonbridge and Malling, Unparished Area
Between 00:01 on Friday 2nd of January and 08:16 on Wednesday 18th of February. Somebody damaged the tyres of a Toyota parked in the road. This is a repeat crime.
Crime Report No. 46/27354/26


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.
Pantiles
Broadwater Down
in Tunbridge Wells, Unparished Area
On Wednesday 18th of February between 00:01 and 05:00. Somebody smashed a window of a Renault Clio parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/27333/26
Pembury & Capel
Old Church Road
in Pembury
Between 12:00 on Friday 13th of February and 06:30 on Monday 16th of February. Somebody stole a trailer from a Ford Transit parked on a business site.
Crime Report No. 46/26161/26
Tonbridge Road
in Pembury
On Monday 16th of February between 15:00 and 21:00. Somebody stole the catalytic converter from a Honda CR-V parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/26532/26
Tonbridge Road
in Pembury
On Monday 16th of February between 18:00 and 22:20. Somebody stole a silver Land Rover Discovery, OE15***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/26648/26
Southborough & Bidborough
Modest Corner
in Southborough
Between 16:00 on Sunday 15th of February and 07:00 on Monday 16th of February. Somebody broke into a shed at a cemetery. Items stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/26076/26


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
Cheriton Way
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
Between Saturday 14th of February and Monday 16th of February. Somebody broke into a Kia parked in a car park.
Crime Report No. 46/26132/26
Victoria Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
Between 19:00 on Tuesday 17th of February and 07:00 on Wednesday 18th of February. Somebody stole a red Honda CBF 125 motorbike, LB13***, from a residential car park.
Crime Report No. 46/27328/26
Bearsted & Downswood
Foxden Drive
in Downswood
Between 00:01 on Tuesday 17th of February and 10:00 on Wednesday 18th of February. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/27275/26
Coxheath & Farleigh
Linden Road
in Coxheath
Between 00:01 on Thursday 15th of January and 10:00 on Saturday 14th of February. Somebody damaged a window at a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/26099/26
Fant & Oakwood
Bower Mount Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
Between 00:01 on Monday 16th of February and 07:00 on Tuesday 17th of February. Somebody stole both number plates from a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/26811/26
Barker Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
On Tuesday 17th of February between 11:00 and 11:30. Somebody stole both number plates from a Jaguar F-pace All parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/26852/26
Harrietsham, Lenham & North Downs
Young Lane
in Harrietsham
On Wednesday 18th of February around 00:40. Somebody stole a mountain bike from a residential car port.
Crime Report No. 46/27410/26
Headcorn & Sutton Valence
Four Oaks Road
in Headcorn
Between 17:00 on Saturday 14th of February and 07:00 on Monday 16th of February. Somebody stole catalytic converters from vehicles parked on an industrial estate.
Crime Report No. 46/26224/26
High Street
Wheeler Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
Between 13:00 on Monday 16th of February and 11:00 on Tuesday 17th of February. Somebody stole a grey Land Rover, FJ64***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/26830/26
Week Street
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
On Tuesday 17th of February between 14:30 and 14:46. Two males damaged roof tiles at a shop.
Crime Report No. 46/27048/26
Leeds & Langley
Gravelly Bottom Road
in Broomfield and Kingswood
On Monday 16th of February around 00:04. Somebody broke into a business unit on a farm.
Crime Report No. 46/25924/26
Marden & Yalding
Upper Barnhill
in Hunton
On Sunday 15th of February around 23:02. Somebody stole shrubs from a residential garden.
Crime Report No. 46/26084/26
Challenger Way
in Marden
On Monday 16th of February around 21:21. Somebody broke into a vehicle parked in the road. Items were stolen. They were in a vehicle.
Crime Report No. 46/27118/26
Park Wood & Mangravet
Hollingworth Road
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
On Monday 16th of February around 20:59. Somebody damaged a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/26889/26
Penenden Heath
Park Avenue
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
On Sunday 15th of February between 20:30 and 22:02. Somebody damaged the front door of a residential property. Somebody smashed windows of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/26025/26
Park Avenue
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
On Sunday 15th of February around 21:20. Somebody damaged two windows at a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/26277/26
Shepway
Marion Crescent
in Maidstone, Unparished Area
On Monday 16th of February around 10:15. Somebody damaged the back door of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/26559/26