e-watch NEWSLETTER 2314 (Tuesday 19th August 2025)
Tuesday 19th August 2025
Issue 2314
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August
- Witness appeal following serious collision near Wrotham
- Pedestrian seriously injured during collision with a car in Sevenoaks
- Appeal following fatal collision in Whitstable
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Saturday 16th August
- Suspects charged in Gravesend murder investigation
- Missing woman from Maidstone safely located
- Haul of suspected stolen parts linked to the theft of dozens of Land Rovers across UK
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August
- Get ready for the bank holiday weekend
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August
- Join KFRS as an on-call or day-crewed wholetime firefighter
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August
- Farm fire in Rainham
- Outbuilding fire in Dymchurch
- Grass alight in West Malling
- Restaurant kitchen fire in Staplehurst
- Man rescued from kayak in Dartford
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August
- “The Missing Project” to be displayed at Deal Library to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August
- Social media ads impersonating Michael Mosley
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Friday 15th August
- 14 August – Farmfoods’ Ultimate Keralan Chicken Curry recalled
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August
- Recall: Wacker Neuson BP1000 and BP14000
- Recall: Croydex Devoke Mirror and Croydex Rydal Mirror
- Recall: Counterfeit Pop Mart Labubu Plush Toys
- Safety Report: Electrical Meat Grinder
- Safety Report: Set of Five Black and Green Earrings
- Safety Report: Insect Killing Light Box
- Safety Report: Baby Sensory Toys Play Set (sold via Etsy)
- Recall: Miss Summer Dresses and Outfit Sets
- Safety Report: Stainless Steel Telescopic Ladder 3.8m
- Recall: Waitrose & Partners Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Friday 15th August
- Waitrose recalls Waitrose & Partners Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta because of undeclared mustard
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Tuesday 19th August
- 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.
- Aylesford, Forstal Road: Temporary traffic signals in place until 22nd August to allow for emergency carriageway repairs by KCC Highways.
- Maidstone, A229 College Road: 1 lane closed on A229 College Road and on Knightrider Street for SGN gas works. Expect delays in the area.
- Swale, A249: Lane closure in place northbound from 26th August to 5th September to allow for verge maintenance.
- M20 J3-J1 Both directions: Due to an overturned vehicle, the M20 London bound carriageway has been closed between J3 and J1. …
12 Things Every Laptop Or PC Owner Should Do To Keep Their Data Safe
Keep your personal information secure with strong passwords, Which? Best Buy antivirus, Bluetooth trackers and more
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Scam Alert: New Parking Fine Scam Text
Sneaky parking charge notice scam messages aim to trick you into handing over personal and financial details
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Beat The Heat: Easy Ways To Stay Cooler At Night And Sleep Better
Struggling to sleep? Get top tips for keeping cool, including Which? experts favourite hacks and useful gadgets worth buying
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Which Supplements Do You Actually Need To Take?
We analyse the benefits of some of the most popular vitamins
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Warning Issued Over Branded Kids’ Magnesium Gummies
Parents are being warned to stop using Nutrition Ignition Kids Magnesium Glycinate Gummies, due to them containing an undeclared drug called melatonin that could cause issues for children.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.
Please Find Attached 5 Fraud Alerts.
Feel free to share with family and friends and via your social media.
Click HERE for full details on the Kent Fraud Alert System website.
Latest Alerts From Kent Trading Standards
This week we want to remind all residents to use the 159 number if you receive a potential scam call. Watch the 30 second explainer video here.
Click HERE for full details on the KCC Public Protection website.