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Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Friday 12th December
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.
Op Brock M20: Operation Brock will be deployed from overnight on 15th December until 22nd December on the M20 J8-J9. The coastbound carriageway will be closed and the contraflow on the M20 Londonbound carriageway w…
Aylesford, Forstal Road: Temporary traffic lights until 19th December at the Beddow Way junction for Southern Water works. Expect delays in the area.
Fawkham, Michaels Lane: Road closed 11th December for up to 8 days to allow for KCC Highways fly tip investigation / clearance works. …
The UK’s Airport Liquid Rules For 2026
Some UK airports have scrapped the 100ml liquids limit at airport security, with more to follow
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Five Common Charity Scams And How To Spot Them
Find out how to avoid donating to a scammer
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
13 Cheap And Free Things To Do With Kids During The Christmas Holidays
Find out where kids eat free and how to get deals on days out
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Wet Wipes Plastic Ban: How Sustainable Are Plastic-free Wipes?
With plastic in wet wipes set to be banned by spring 2027, here’s how to choose more eco-friendly options. Plus, why you should never flush them, even if they say you can.
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Pet-proof Your Christmas: Festive Foods You Should Never Feed Your Pets
Avoid an expensive emergency trip to the vet this Christmas by keeping your cats and dogs away from these dangerous foods and winter hazards
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Urgent Safety Notice Issued For 85,000 Tumble Dryers
Heat pump models by Haier, as well as Haier-manufactured products sold by Baumatic, Candy, Caple, Hoover, Iberna, Lamona and Montpellier, require an urgent safety repair due to the risk of fire
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Keep Your Boiler Working In Cold Weather – And What To Do If It’s Broken
Find out how to keep your boiler well maintained in case of freezing temperatures, plus what to do if it breaks down in cold weather
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Reward Of £20k Offered In Cold-case Murder Probe
Esme Hoad died in 1982 after an intruder entered her home and beat her around the head with a blunt instrument. She was also stabbed in the chest, Kent Police said.
Operation Brock, a contraflow system on the M20 coast-bound in Kent between junctions eight, Leeds Castle, and nine, Ashford, will be brought in overnight on 15 December.
The scheme is planned to be removed overnight on 22 December with the motorway reopening as normal on 23 December.
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
Meadow Lane
in Ash-cum-Ridley
Between 00:01 on Saturday 1st of November and 10:15 on Friday 7th of November. Somebody stole a wheelie bin from outside a residential property
Crime Report No. 46/210044/25
Ayelands
in Ash-cum-Ridley
Between 16:00 on Sunday 7th of December and 09:00 on Monday 8th of December. Somebody smashed a window and wing mirrors of a Vauxhall parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/210177/25
Dunton Green and Riverhead
The Sidings
in Dunton Green
Between 17:00 on Friday 5th of December and 16:00 on Sunday 7th of December. Somebody damaged a MG ZS parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/210105/25
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Saxon Place
in Horton Kirby and South Darenth
On Sunday 7th of December between 14:30 and 18:30. Somebody stole a vehicle, MF11***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/210142/25
Fawkham and West Kingsdown
Church Road
in West Kingsdown
Between Sunday 30th of November and Monday 8th of December. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/210801/25
Hills Lane
in West Kingsdown
On Sunday 7th of December around 23:05. Somebody gained access into a barn at a residential property. They do not appear to have taken anything.
Crime Report No. 46/210267/25
Hills Lane
in West Kingsdown
On Tuesday 9th of December between 21:15 and 21:27. Somebody tried to break into a shed at a residential property. They were interrupted by someone.
Crime Report No. 46/211038/25
Hartley and Hodsoll Street
Caxton Close
in Hartley
Between 19:00 on Friday 5th of December and 10:29 on Saturday 6th of December. Somebody slashed tyres of a vehicle parked in a car park.
Crime Report No. 46/211120/25
Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway
Tonbridge Road
in Chiddingstone
Between Monday 1st of December and Tuesday 2nd of December. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/210347/25
Sevenoaks Town and St John’s
St. Johns Hill
in Sevenoaks
On Wednesday 19th of November between 04:06 and 05:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/210905/25
Hospital Road
in Sevenoaks
Between 18:00 on Sunday 7th of December and 07:00 on Monday 8th of December. Somebody broke into a container at a hospital site. Tools stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/210288/25
Bradbourne Park Road
in Sevenoaks
On Monday 8th of December between 07:30 and 19:00. Somebody smashed a window of a Land Rover parked in a car park.
Crime Report No. 46/211081/25
Hitchen Hatch Lane
in Sevenoaks
Between 13:00 on Monday 8th of December and 04:00 on Tuesday 9th of December. Somebody broke into a Ford Transit parked in the road. Tools stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/211186/25
Swanley White Oak
Pemberton Gardens
in Swanley
Between 00:01 on Monday 1st of December and 12:25 on Sunday 7th of December. Somebody stole a black Ford Fiesta, HY16***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/210918/25
Haven Close
in Swanley
On Monday 8th of December between 00:01 and 07:00. Somebody stole a black Abarth, GL18***, from a driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/210263/25
Conifer Way
in Swanley
On Monday 8th of December between 12:30 and 12:45. Somebody stole two ladders from outside a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/210534/25
Westerham and Crockham Hill
Lodge Lane
in Westerham
On Monday 8th of December around 02:36. Somebody broke into a shed at a residential property. They do not appear to have taken anything.
Crime Report No. 46/210574/25
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Friday 12th December 2025
Issue 2347
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Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Friday 12th December
The UK’s Airport Liquid Rules For 2026
Some UK airports have scrapped the 100ml liquids limit at airport security, with more to follow
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Five Common Charity Scams And How To Spot Them
Find out how to avoid donating to a scammer
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
13 Cheap And Free Things To Do With Kids During The Christmas Holidays
Find out where kids eat free and how to get deals on days out
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Wet Wipes Plastic Ban: How Sustainable Are Plastic-free Wipes?
With plastic in wet wipes set to be banned by spring 2027, here’s how to choose more eco-friendly options. Plus, why you should never flush them, even if they say you can.
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Pet-proof Your Christmas: Festive Foods You Should Never Feed Your Pets
Avoid an expensive emergency trip to the vet this Christmas by keeping your cats and dogs away from these dangerous foods and winter hazards
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Urgent Safety Notice Issued For 85,000 Tumble Dryers
Heat pump models by Haier, as well as Haier-manufactured products sold by Baumatic, Candy, Caple, Hoover, Iberna, Lamona and Montpellier, require an urgent safety repair due to the risk of fire
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Keep Your Boiler Working In Cold Weather – And What To Do If It’s Broken
Find out how to keep your boiler well maintained in case of freezing temperatures, plus what to do if it breaks down in cold weather
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Reward Of £20k Offered In Cold-case Murder Probe
Esme Hoad died in 1982 after an intruder entered her home and beat her around the head with a blunt instrument. She was also stabbed in the chest, Kent Police said.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.
M20 Delays Expected As Operation Brock Returns
Operation Brock, a contraflow system on the M20 coast-bound in Kent between junctions eight, Leeds Castle, and nine, Ashford, will be brought in overnight on 15 December.
The scheme is planned to be removed overnight on 22 December with the motorway reopening as normal on 23 December.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.
Please Find Attached 4 KFAS Fraud Alerts.
Feel free to share with family and friends and via your own social media and websites.
Click HERE for full details on the Kent Fraud Alert System website.
Road Works
Sevenoaks
If you have information about any of these crimes, please phone Kent Police on 101 and quote the Crime Report No.
in Ash-cum-Ridley
Crime Report No. 46/210044/25
in Ash-cum-Ridley
Crime Report No. 46/210177/25
in Dunton Green
Crime Report No. 46/210105/25
in Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Crime Report No. 46/210142/25
in West Kingsdown
Crime Report No. 46/210801/25
in West Kingsdown
Crime Report No. 46/210267/25
in West Kingsdown
Crime Report No. 46/211038/25
in Hartley
Crime Report No. 46/211120/25
in Chiddingstone
Crime Report No. 46/210347/25
in Sevenoaks
Crime Report No. 46/210905/25
in Sevenoaks
Crime Report No. 46/210288/25
in Sevenoaks
Crime Report No. 46/211081/25
in Sevenoaks
Crime Report No. 46/211186/25
in Swanley
Crime Report No. 46/210918/25
in Swanley
Crime Report No. 46/210263/25
in Swanley
Crime Report No. 46/210534/25
in Westerham
Crime Report No. 46/210574/25
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