Tuesday 10th March 2026

Issue 2372

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

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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th March. Updated : Tuesday 10th March

  • Missing man from Rochester safely located
  • Missing woman from Chatham
  • Appeal following serious collision in Tonbridge

Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage

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

Has links to West Malling, Tonbridge, Aylesford and Maidstone.

Click for The KP Policing news Webpage

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

  • Officers chase after offender in Tonbridge
  • Gillingham officer wins national award
  • Thieves who stole bank cards and assaulted victim jailed - Dover
  • Road safety operation in Swale sees dangerous drivers reported and cars seized
  • Plant machinery worth around £200,000 recovered by Rural Task Force - Dover
  • Tunbridge Wells robber jailed after officers recognised tattoo
  • Night poachers sentenced following Rural Task Force investigation - Canterbury
  • Antisocial behaviour falls after targeted enforcement action in Hoo
  • Four year prison sentence for dealer who threw drugs from moving car on M20

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

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

  • Chimney fire in Sheerness
  • Bedroom fire in Dartford
  • Car fire in Richborough, Sandwich

Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage

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

  • Commonwealth Day marked with flag raising at Sessions House

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th March. Updated : Tuesday 3rd March

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 : Tuesday 10th March. Updated : Monday 9th March

  •  6 March – ORB Funkee Sand Toys recalled due to asbestos contamination risk
  • 6 March – Gü Blonde Chocolate Cheesecake because of undeclared hazelnuts 
  • 5 March – Safety alert about Kids Stuff Crazy Foaming Soap due to burns risk

Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage

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

  • Recall: Tower Air Fryers
  • Recall: Gü Blonde Chocolate Cheesecake
  • Recall: ORB Funkee Sand Toys
  • Safety Report: Highlife Collection Spas 6-fin Rotary Jet in a Spa

Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage

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

  • Gü Indulgent Foods recalls Gü Blonde Chocolate Cheesecake because of undeclared hazelnuts (nuts)

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th March. Updated : Tuesday 10th March

  • Maidstone, A229 Loose Road: Temporary traffic lights until 11th March near Wheatsheaf Close junction for SGN gas works. Expect delays in the area.
  • Eynsford, Crockenhill Lane: Road closed 4th - 10th March to allow for KCC Highways fly tip investigation / clearance works between Sparepenny Lane and Wested Lane. ...
  • Gravesend, A226 Milton Road: Temporary traffic lights in place until 10th March at Ordnance Road junction for Southern Water works. Expect delays in the area.
  • Tonbridge, A227 Shipbourne Road: Road closure in place between Dernier Road and The Ridgeway junction for UK Power Networks repair works. Diversion in place. Expect delays in the area and allow extra time for your journey.
  • Leybourne, A228 Castle Way: Temporary traffic signals in place at the junction with Leybourne Way 9th March for approximately 1 week to allow for KCC Highways permanent signal and communication upgrade works. ...

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Lost Pensions: The Tracing Services That Could Help You Find Them

We look at the tools that claim to help track them down and what to check before transferring your savings

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

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Reminder - Windows 10 Is Ending Security Support In October - 6 Ways You Can Prepare

Still using Windows 10? Here's what you need to know

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

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10 Phone Apps You Need To Secure Right Away - If You Value Your Privacy

Whether you're using an iPhone or an Android model, it's worth adding an extra layer of security to your most-used apps

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

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What Is The Government's New Fraud Strategy And How Will It Help Fight Fraud?

The government will launch a new online crime squad in a bid to reduce fraud

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

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Doorstep Criminals And Scammers Are Getting Smarter - Do You Know What To Look Out For?

Doorstep criminals have been active this week in Dover intimidating residents and pressuring them into paying for unnecessary or poor‑quality gutter cleaning services.

Click HERE for full details on the KCC Public Protection website.

Click the district to see its crime list.

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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.
Brent
Rochester Road
in Dartford, Unparished Area		 Between 12:00 on Tuesday 3rd of March and 18:00 on Wednesday 4th of March. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property and stole a motorbike from within.
Crime Report No. 46/35737/26
Bridge
Halcrow Avenue
in Dartford, Unparished Area		 Between 19:00 on Wednesday 4th of March and 07:30 on Thursday 5th of March. Somebody stole a vehicle, EN18***, from a car park.
Crime Report No. 46/36046/26
Princes
Walnut Tree Avenue
in Wilmington		 On Thursday 5th of March around 09:50. Somebody damaged a trailer.
Crime Report No. 46/36123/26
Stone Castle
Waterstone Way
in Stone		 Between 17:00 on Tuesday 24th of February and 07:00 on Wednesday 4th of March. Somebody damaged a Toyota Auris parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/35705/26
Wintergarden
in Stone		 On Sunday 8th of March around 17:53. Somebody stole money from a charity box.
Crime Report No. 46/37609/26
Stone House
London Road
in Stone		 Between 10:00 on Tuesday 3rd of March and 08:00 on Wednesday 4th of March. Somebody broke into a commercial property and stole multiple E-bikes.
Crime Report No. 46/35509/26
Hardwick Crescent
in Dartford, Unparished Area		 On Wednesday 4th of March between 06:00 and 20:30. Somebody stole both number plates from a Hyundai I10 Classic parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/35858/26
Temple Hill
Kingsley Avenue
in Dartford, Unparished Area		 On Tuesday 3rd of March around 18:55. Somebody stole the catalytic converter from a Toyota Prius parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/35461/26
Temple Hill
in Dartford, Unparished Area		 On Thursday 5th of March around 18:45. A group of young people smashed a window of a bus.
Crime Report No. 46/36419/26
Town
Mill Pond Road
in Dartford, Unparished Area		 On Wednesday 4th of March between 14:00 and 15:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/36773/26


Road Works

Gravesham

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.
Chalk
Lower Higham Road
in Gravesham, Unparished Area		 Between 00:01 on Tuesday 3rd of March and 10:25 on Thursday 5th of March. Somebody broke into multiple residential garages and stole various items including fishing equipment.
Crime Report No. 46/36072/26
Coldharbour & Perry Street
Lawrance Square
in Gravesham, Unparished Area		 On Thursday 5th of March between 21:05 and 21:20. A group of young people tried to damage the front door of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/36507/26
Denton
Fenners Marsh
in Gravesham, Unparished Area		 On Tuesday 24th of February between 09:00 and 17:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/37649/26
Fenners Marsh
in Gravesham, Unparished Area		 On Friday 6th of March around 15:56. A young person threw eggs at a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/36438/26
Istead Rise, Cobham & Luddesdown
Jeskyns Road
in Cobham		 On Monday 2nd of March around 20:29. Somebody broke into a shed at a residential property and stole various tools.
Crime Report No. 46/36451/26
Jeskyns Road
in Cobham		 Between 22:30 on Tuesday 3rd of March and 12:30 on Thursday 5th of March. Somebody broke into two garden sheds at a residential property and stole fishing equipment and various power tools.
Crime Report No. 46/36421/26
Meopham North
Longfield Road
in Meopham		 On Tuesday 3rd of March between 22:00 and 22:30. Somebody tried to break into a shed at a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/35562/26
Northfleet & Springhead
London Road
in Gravesham, Unparished Area		 Between 17:30 on Wednesday 4th of March and 07:30 on Thursday 5th of March. Somebody slashed the tyres of a Vauxhall Astra parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/36190/26
Whitehill & Windmill Hill
Valley Drive
in Gravesham, Unparished Area		 On Wednesday 25th of February between 00:01 and 23:59. Somebody stole a wheelie bin from outside a residential property
Crime Report No. 46/35411/26
Gloucester Road
in Gravesham, Unparished Area		 On Wednesday 4th of March around 20:00. Somebody tried to damage a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/35680/26


Road Works

Swale

Click for The Swale Borough Council Webpage

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

  • Refurbishing toilets in Sittingbourne

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.
Bobbing, Iwade and Lower Halstow
Sheppey Way
in Bobbing		 Between 10:00 on Thursday 5th of March and 14:00 on Friday 6th of March. Somebody damaged the access ramp to a church.
Crime Report No. 46/36999/26
Borden and Grove Park
Key Street
in Bobbing		 On Wednesday 4th of March between 00:01 and 23:59. A group of people on motorbikes, damaged a cricket pitch.
Crime Report No. 46/36256/26
Boughton and Courtenay
Seasalter Road
in Graveney with Goodnestone		 Between 16:00 on Saturday 28th of February and 08:00 on Monday 2nd of March. Somebody stole cabling from a business.
Crime Report No. 46/36476/26
Chalkwell
Station Street
in Swale, Unparished Area		 Between 22:59 on Wednesday 4th of March and 04:30 on Thursday 5th of March. Somebody stole a black Direct Bikes 125CC Cruiser motorbike, GN72***, from business premises.
Crime Report No. 46/36153/26
Mill Way
in Swale, Unparished Area		 On Thursday 5th of March around 18:45. Two young people tried to cause damage in a restaurant.
Crime Report No. 46/36443/26
Hartlip, Newington and Upchurch
Playstool Close
in Newington		 On Saturday 7th of March between 02:00 and 02:30. Somebody broke the wing mirror of a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/37057/26
Homewood
Borden Lane
in Swale, Unparished Area		 On Saturday 17th of January around 21:03. Somebody stole metal piping from a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/36581/26
Priory
Brook Road
in Faversham		 On Friday 6th of March around 04:04. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/36047/26
Queenborough and Halfway
Main Road
in Queenborough		 On Wednesday 4th of March between 10:00 and 15:00. Somebody stole a number plate from a Kia parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/35546/26
Park Road
in Queenborough		 On Wednesday 4th of March between 17:30 and 19:57. Somebody stole a red Ford Escort, D199***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/35828/26
Roman
Thomas Road
in Swale, Unparished Area		 Between 00:01 on Wednesday 4th of March and 17:50 on Friday 6th of March. Young people tried to damage a residential property. This is a repeat crime.
Crime Report No. 46/36943/26
Sheerness
Galway Road
in Sheerness		 Between Saturday 21st of February and Thursday 5th of March. Somebody tried to break into a residential property. They smashed a window.
Crime Report No. 46/36707/26
Coronation Road
in Sheerness		 Between 19:30 on Wednesday 4th of March and 13:00 on Thursday 5th of March. Somebody stole two bicycles from a residential garden.
Crime Report No. 46/36230/26
Strode Crescent
in Sheerness		 On Thursday 5th of March between 10:55 and 13:11. Somebody stole a silver Ford Puma, GF74***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/35710/26
Bridge Road
in Sheerness		 On Thursday 5th of March around 18:21. A group of young people tried to damage store windows.
Crime Report No. 46/36412/26
Rose Street
in Sheerness		 On Thursday 5th of March around 23:50. A group of young people tried to damage a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/36630/26
Sheppey East
The Promenade
in Leysdown		 On Wednesday 4th of March between 20:23 and 20:48. Somebody tried to damage public entertainment machines.
Crime Report No. 46/35849/26
St Ann's
Lower Road
in Faversham		 On Saturday 7th of March around 16:26. Somebody damaged a Ford Fiesta parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/37444/26
Lower Road
in Faversham		 On Saturday 7th of March around 16:26. Somebody damaged a BMW parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/37455/26


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.
Chatham Central & Brompton
Charter Street
in Medway, Unparished Area		 Between Sunday 1st of March and Tuesday 3rd of March. Somebody stole a basement grille cover from outside a residential property
Crime Report No. 46/36823/26
High Street
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Friday 6th of March between 17:38 and 18:57. Somebody damaged the screen of a slot machine.
Crime Report No. 46/36971/26
Cuxton, Halling & Riverside
Pilgrims Road
in Halling		 On Wednesday 4th of March between 10:00 and 15:00. Somebody stole a white Ford Transit, YP12*** campervan from a driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/36260/26
Silver Streak Way
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Saturday 7th of March between 00:01 and 01:51. Somebody set fire to a vehicle.
Crime Report No. 46/37086/26
Fort Horsted
Hurstwood
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Friday 6th of March around 18:50. A group of children damaged a Ford Zetec S parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/36903/26
Fort Pitt
Maidstone Road
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Thursday 5th of March around 02:30. Somebody damaged a residential garage wall.
Crime Report No. 46/36042/26
New Road
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Thursday 5th of March around 13:05. Somebody stole fuel from a petrol station.
Crime Report No. 46/36456/26
Gillingham North
Gillingham Gate Road
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Tuesday 3rd of March between 18:50 and 20:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/35832/26
Gillingham Gate Road
in Medway, Unparished Area		 Between 23:59 on Wednesday 4th of March and 10:00 on Thursday 5th of March. Somebody stole a number plate from a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/35851/26
Gillingham South
Windmill Road
in Medway, Unparished Area		 Between 00:01 on Wednesday 4th of February and 23:59 on Wednesday 18th of February. Somebody stole a bicycle from where it was secured in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/35844/26
Gillingham Road
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Wednesday 4th of March between 18:51 and 19:51. Somebody stole a bicycle from where it was secured in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/35827/26
Byron Road
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Thursday 5th of March around 06:47. Somebody stole multiple loaves of bread and bottles of milk which had been delivered outside a store.
Crime Report No. 46/36387/26
York Avenue
in Medway, Unparished Area		 Between 11:00 on Thursday 5th of March and 11:10 on Saturday 7th of March. Somebody broke into a shed at a residential property. Items were stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/37085/26
High Street
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Sunday 8th of March around 11:32. Somebody stole items from a shop.
Crime Report No. 46/37417/26
Hempstead & Wigmore
Hempstead Road
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Thursday 5th of March around 00:40. Somebody broke into a residential property and stole items from within.
Crime Report No. 46/35878/26
Rainham North
Queencourt Close
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Monday 2nd of March between 08:00 and 18:30. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/36733/26
Sovereign Blvd (a2)
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Friday 6th of March between 12:00 and 17:12. Somebody tried to damage a vehicle as it was being driven. They were in a vehicle.
Crime Report No. 46/36949/26
Rochester East & Warren Wood
Leeward Road
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Friday 6th of March around 10:15. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/36843/26
John Street
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Friday 6th of March between 22:50 and 23:10. Somebody smashed a window of a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/37051/26
Rochester West & Borstal
Fennel Close
in Medway, Unparished Area		 Between 00:01 on Tuesday 20th of January and 23:59 on Tuesday 17th of February. Somebody stole a silver Mercedes E Class, S12***, from a residential parking space.
Crime Report No. 46/36900/26
Strood North & Frindsbury
Hillside Avenue
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Saturday 28th of February between 00:10 and 00:50. Somebody stole items from a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/36709/26
Slatin Road
in Medway, Unparished Area		 Between 18:30 on Saturday 7th of March and 06:46 on Sunday 8th of March. Somebody slashed the tyres of a Kia Sportage 2 parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/37572/26
Strood Rural
Oakleigh Grove
in Cliffe and Cliffe Woods		 On Thursday 5th of March between 07:30 and 13:30. Somebody stole the front number plate from a vehicle parked in a car park.
Crime Report No. 46/36276/26
Gold Drive
in Frindsbury Extra		 On Thursday 5th of March between 17:00 and 18:54. A group of young people tried to damage the front door of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/36358/26
Strood West
St. Albans Road
in Medway, Unparished Area		 Between 17:00 on Friday 6th of March and 11:00 on Saturday 7th of March. Somebody stole the front number plate from a vehicle. It was parked on a driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/37270/26
Watling
Gillingham Business Park
in Medway, Unparished Area		 On Wednesday 4th of March around 17:32. Somebody stole a bicycle from where it was secured in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/35795/26
Third Avenue
in Medway, Unparished Area		 Between 23:59 on Wednesday 4th of March and 08:37 on Thursday 5th of March. Somebody stole both number plates from a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/36825/26