Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Year: 2025
Office Opening times
As part of our initiative to make us more available and accessible,
From 11th August 2025 our office will be open
Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700
Please feel free to call or come and see us during these hours
Bike Marking
Bike Marking event at New Ash Green family fun day
Tue 19 Aug 10:30
On Tuesday 19th August 2025, officers from the Sevenoaks Community Safety Unit, will be attending the Sevenoaks District Council Family Fun Day at The Minnis, New Ash Green, DA3 8HH
The event will be running from 10:30AM to 1.30PM and officers will be offering a free pedal bike security marking service, for high value bikes, throughout the event. Please bring your bikes with you and we can mark them during the event.
Coffee with a cop
e-watch.co
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Issue 2302
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 8th July. Updated : Monday 7th July
- Missing girl from Gillingham found safe
- Fatal incident involving a cyclist in Tonbridge
- Missing child from Wales thought to be in Maidstone
- New image issued after Faversham shop worker threatened
- Fatal collision at Stelling Minnis near Canterbury
- Arrest following serious assault in Snodland
- Missing teenage girl from Dartford
- Cash machine thefts in north Kent and Medway
Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Saturday 5th July
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Click for The KP Policing news Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Monday 7th July
- Missing child from Wales safely located
- Former doctor jailed for seven years following sexual assaults on patients
- Suspect arrested following roadside drugs search – Chatham
- Heroin and crack cocaine charges – Medway
- Man jailed for murdering baby in Ramsgate
- Crackdown results in disruption to 18 drugs supply lines in Kent
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Monday 7th July
- Trees alight on A2070, near Hamstreet
- Derelict building fire in Chatham
- Notification
- Woodand fire in Dartford
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Monday 7th July
- Top table change at KCC
- KCC Leader writes to the Minister for Future of Roads about the increase in Dartford Crossing charges
- KCC Leader writes to the Home Secretary about funding for unaccompanied asylum seeking children
- Take control this Alcohol Awareness Week
Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Wednesday 2nd July
There are no new headlines today but you can still use the link to access the webpage.
Click for The Get Safe Online News Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Friday 4th July
- WordPress targeted by hackers
Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Friday 4th July
- 1 July – Recall for various Wall’s Classic Scotch Eggs, sold in Tesco, due to salmonella
- 3 July – MiniDream 5-in-1 Baby Activity Gym removed from sale
- 2 July – Recall for charger base for electric toothbrush, sold via TikTok, due to serious fire risk
Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Monday 7th July
- Recall: John Lewis & Partners Carnival Floor Cushion
- Recall: YISHIFD Laptop Charger
- Safety Report: John Lewis – iCandy Peach 7
- Recall: Next – Miss Summer Dresses and Knitted Top, Shorts and Headband Outfit Set
Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Monday 7th July
- Woodstock Foods recalls Woodstock Vanilla Cr�me Crowns because of undeclared hazelnuts (nuts)
Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Monday 7th July
- Maidstone, King Street: Closed Westbound 1st-8th July due to emergency UKPN low voltage mains repair works near to the junction with A249 Wat Tyler Way. …
- Tonbridge, A227 Shipbourne Road: Road closed 3rd July for up to 21 days to allow for KCC Highways sink hole repair works. …
Protect Your Privacy: 7 Ways To Secure Your Social Media And Email Accounts
Lock up the data you share online and think before you post – our experts will help you win back some control
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Will Your Travel Insurance Cover A Summer Holiday To Cyprus Or Dubai?
6 questions to ask if you’re concerned about travelling during the recent Israel-Iran conflict
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Prime Day Scams: Which? Finds Copycat Amazon Website And Fake Prime Day Ads
Amazon Prime Day deals run from 8-11 July and fraudsters are cashing in on it
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Latest Alerts From Kent Trading Standards
An urgent warning has been issued to pet owners after an owner unknowingly purchased a counterfeit flea treatment online that caused the cat to become seriously ill.
Click HERE for full details on the KCC Public Protection website.
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. |
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| Ash and New Ash Green | |
| Redhill Wood in Ash-cum-Ridley |
Between 00:01 on Friday 27th of June and 16:31 on Wednesday 2nd of July. Somebody stole the front number plate from a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/114405/25 |
| Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge | |
| Chesterfield Drive in Chevening |
Between 00:01 on Monday 30th of June and 12:00 on Tuesday 1st of July. Somebody stole the rear number plate from a Renault parked on a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/112629/25 |
| Dunton Green and Riverhead | |
| London Road in Dunton Green |
Between 22:00 on Thursday 19th of June and 00:05 on Friday 20th of June. Somebody damaged CCTV cables in a recreation ground. Crime Report No. 46/115071/25 |
| Aisher Way in Riverhead |
On Monday 30th of June around 15:00. Somebody stole a purse from a bag in a store. Crime Report No. 46/113449/25 |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | |
| Tilmans Mead in Farningham |
On Thursday 3rd of July between 11:00 and 12:00. Somebody tried to damage the roof of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/114969/25 |
| Fawkham and West Kingsdown | |
| Brands Hatch Road in Fawkham |
On Wednesday 2nd of July around 21:35. Somebody caused damage to a vehicle as it was travelling along the road. Crime Report No. 46/114852/25 |
| Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount | |
| Main Road in Knockholt |
On Friday 27th of June around 21:12. Somebody caused damage and stole slate topping slabs from the wall of a residential driveway. Crime Report No. 46/114873/25 |
| Seal and Weald | |
| Robinwood Drive in Seal |
On Tuesday 1st of July around 12:00. A group of young people tried to steal a motorbike, causing damage. Crime Report No. 46/113540/25 |
| Sevenoaks Northern | |
| Cramptons Road in Sevenoaks |
On Thursday 3rd of July around 01:31. Somebody broke into a Toyota Hilux and stole a saw. Crime Report No. 46/114231/25 |
The Cottage Community
Solar Farm Update
The company that has applied for planning permission for a solar farm adjacent to New Ash Green in Hartley Bottom and Ridley, with electricity cables through New Ash Green to Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre, has submitted many detailed documents to Sevenoaks District Council in an attempt to counter the large number of objections received by the Council.
The Village Association has reviewed these submissions but is of the opinion that they do not deal with most of the objections that were submitted in March by the VA. A further document detailing the reasons for the VA’s continuing objection to the application has now been sent to the Council.
We have repeated our previously expressed concerns and also emphasised the potential implications of the risks of air and water pollution from a battery fire because we understand that this is a matter of great concern to many New Ash Green residents.
The further objection now submitted to the Council by the Village Association can be seen in full here…
We continue to encourage all residents to send comments to the Council, if possible before the published date of Thursday 5 June, but later comments will still be taken into account if they are received before the Council reaches its decision.
