Tuesday 10th February 2026
Year: 2026
E – watch
Friday 6th February 2026
Issue 2363
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Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Thursday 5th February
- Renewed appeal following fatal collision in Larkfield
- E-fit released in Sittingbourne sexual assault investigation
- CCTV appeal following Folkestone pub assault
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Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Friday 6th February
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He has links to Chatham and Rochester.
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Has links to Sittingbourne, Medway, Maidstone and Liverpool.
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Has links to Medway and Maidstone, London, Surrey and Manchester.
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Has links to Gravesend
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Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Friday 6th February
- Tobacco and cash seized following joint operation in Hythe
- Gillingham sex offender jailed after inciting child to send indecent images
- Violent offender jailed for abuse of woman in Sheppey
- Gillingham sex offender jailed for raping child
Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Thursday 5th February
- Kent, Medway and Sussex residents have their say on the use of NHS health data at a national level
- Urgent dental appointments for Kent and Medway residents
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Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Friday 6th February
- PCCs Budget Proposal Approved by the Kent and Medway Police and Crime Panel
- 865 Kent residents back PCC’s letter to the PM
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service News Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Tuesday 3rd February
- KFRS reignites Fight Against Fire safety days
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Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Wednesday 4th February
- Car fire on M25 near Dartford
- Crash in Bayleys Hill, Sevenoaks
- Driver rescued from lorry crash in Five Oak Green, Tonbridge
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Thursday 5th February
- Kent set for 10,000 new on street electric vehicle chargers
- An update on Kent County Council’s DOLGE
- Leader’s Letter to Ministers for Urgent Action on Out-of-Area Looked-After Children and Former UASC Care Leavers
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Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Wednesday 28th January
There are no new headlines today but you can still use the link to access the webpage.
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Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Wednesday 4th February
- 4 February – Two more Hobbycraft craft kits recalled due to asbestos fears
- 3 February – UPDATE: Nestlé recalls several baby formula products over toxin fears
- 16 January – More ‘unsafe’ products added to Hershey Jolly Rancher sweet recall
Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Thursday 5th February
- Safety Report: Baby Camping Chair
- Safety Report: YI TONG Baby Walker
- Safety Report: Bees Jewellery Hand Chain, Bangle and Earrings
- Safety Report: 10g Water Ball Beads (Sold via eBay)
- Safety Report: DOMESTAR Vase Fillers
- Safety Report: Faiza Beauty Cream
- Safety Report: Kohinoor Chemical Co Tibet Snow Cream
- Safety Report: V8 E-Bike
- Safety Report: Hydrogel Water Beads (sold via OnBuy)
- Safety Report: 10,000pcs Coloured Water Gel Beads (sold via Shein)
Click for The Food Standards Agency Food alerts Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Wednesday 4th February
- Update 3: Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because of the presence of cereulide (toxin)
- Update 2: Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula because of the presence of cereulide (toxin)
Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Wednesday 4th February
- Aytac Foods Distribution Limited recalls Darna Tahini because of undeclared peanuts
Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Friday 6th 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.
- Canterbury, A28 Rhodaus Town: Westbound lane closure in place until 10th February between Old Dover Road and Station Road East for SGN gas works. Expect delays in the area.
- Maidstone, A229 Loose Road: Lane closure in place on the southbound carriageway approaching Park Way junction for SGN gas leak repair works. Please approach with caution and expect delays in the area.
- Folkestone, Crete Road East: Road closed 26th January – 15th February to allow for KCC Highways fly tip investigation / clearance works. …
- Hawkenbury, Hawkenbury Road: Road closed 27th January – 16th February to allow KCC Highways works to make safe collapsed bridge. …
- Maidstone, A229 Loose Road: 1 lane of 2 closed until 11th February on the southbound carriageway between Sheals Crescent and Beech Hurst Close junctions for SGN gas leak repair works. Expect delays in the area.
- 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.
- Aylesford, Forstal Road: Temporary traffic lights in place between Running Horse Roundabout and the M20 overbridge due to a collapsed manhole. Expect delays in the surrounding areas and allow extra time for your journey.
Bloatware: The Preinstalled Laptop Software You Can Get Rid Of
We reveal the most common bloatware apps that we’ve found on the latest laptops and explain how to get rid of them
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
8 Things You Really Shouldn’t Clean With Vinegar
You could be causing serious and permanent damage to your home and your appliances
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Scammers Use AI Voice Cloning To Make Fraudulent Payments
Cold calling fraudsters use AI to clone your voice and take out direct debits
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
4 Energy Scams To Know About
These energy saving schemes are trying to con you out of your money
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
FCA Fails To Act On Premium Finance Insurance Rip-off
Regulator concludes investigation on fair pricing for pay-monthly customers
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
New Amazon Product Recall Scam To Watch Out For
This dodgy text leads to a copycat Amazon website
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Avoid Overloading Your Plug Sockets At Home
It’s easy to plug too many devices into too few sockets, particularly when using extension leads and USB ports. Here’s how to plug in devices and charge phones and laptops safely
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Get Rid Of Mice In Your House
Beyond chewed wires, droppings and contaminated food, mice can pose serious health risks. Our guide can help you reclaim your home if mice have taken over
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How To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies And Stop Them Coming Back
We reveal the common fruit fly mistakes you could be making – and what to do instead
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Sevenoaks
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Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Thursday 5th February
- Have your say on the way councils in Kent and Medway are organised
| 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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| Edenbridge South and West | |
| Crouch House Road in Edenbridge |
Between 22:00 on Sunday 1st of February and 12:00 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/18712/26 |
| Eynsford | |
| St. Martins Drive in Eynsford |
Between 01:00 on Sunday 1st of February and 22:30 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody stole a green bin from outside a residential property Crime Report No. 46/19429/26 |
| Sevenoaks Eastern | |
| Vine Court Road in Sevenoaks |
Between 19:52 on Thursday 29th of January and 17:42 on Friday 30th of January. Somebody broke into a compound and stole machinery. Crime Report No. 46/18930/26 |
| Sevenoaks Kippington | |
| Brattle Wood in Sevenoaks |
Between 16:00 on Saturday 31st of January and 08:15 on Monday 2nd of February. Somebody broke into a BMW parked on a driveway. Item was stolen. Crime Report No. 46/18371/26 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| Plymouth Drive in Sevenoaks |
Between 23:00 on Monday 2nd of February and 08:00 on Tuesday 3rd of February. Somebody stole a yellow Fiat Strada Abarth, GN18***, from a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/18890/26 |
| Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village | |
| Moultain Hill in Swanley |
On Wednesday 28th of January between 00:01 and 23:59. Somebody stole items from a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/19144/26 |
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Checked : Tuesday 27th January. Updated : Tuesday 27th January
- Appeal following Canterbury robbery
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Checked : Tuesday 27th January. Updated : Monday 26th January
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Has links to Sittingbourne and the Isle of Sheppey.
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Checked : Tuesday 27th January. Updated : Monday 26th January
- Car thieves jailed after crime spree across Kent
- Marine officers rescue men stranded in the sea
- Warning following residential burglaries in Ashford
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Checked : Tuesday 27th January. Updated : Monday 26th January
- House fire in Snodland
- Vehicle alight on the M20
- Smouldering compost heap in Canterbury
- Chimney fire in Maidstone
- Car alight on the M2
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 27th January. Updated : Friday 23rd January
- KCC sets out implications of national SEND funding freeze
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Checked : Tuesday 27th January. Updated : Wednesday 21st January
There are no new headlines today but you can still use the link to access the webpage.
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Checked : Tuesday 27th January. Updated : Monday 26th January
- 24 January – Toxin found in Aptamil First Infant Formula prompts Danone recall
- 23 January – Next withdraw nibble bowl and serving board due to injury risk
Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 27th January. Updated : Monday 26th January
- Recall: Praveen Kumar Vegetable Korma
- Recall: Next Gingerbread Nibble Bowl
- Recall: Next Gingerbread Serveboard
- Recall: Aptamil First Infant Formula
- Recall: TJX Europe – Ten Acre Gifts / Coffee Syrup Collection
- Recall: Gem Imports Ltd Wooden Xylophone
- Safety Report: Hinsinc Drill
- Safety Report: Toaster Oven BH-003
- Safety Report: LED Ceiling Lamp CT:6000K
- Safety Report: Ceiling Light, CCT:6000-6500K
Click for The Food Standards Agency Food alerts Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 27th January. Updated : Monday 26th January
- Lidl GB recalls Snaktastic Multigrain Bites Sour Cream & Black Pepper because of the possible presence of foil
- Danone recalls Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide (toxin) has been found in this batch
Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 27th January. Updated : Monday 26th January
- Tesco recalls Tesco Special Fried Rice because of undeclared wheat (gluten)
- TJX Europe recalls Ten Acre Gifts/Coffee Syrup Collection because of undeclared nuts, peanuts, soya and wheat (gluten)
Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 27th January. Updated : Tuesday 27th January
- 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.
- Sheldwich, Willgate Green Road: Road closed 23rd – 29th January to allow for KCC Highways fly tip investigation / clearance works between Plumford Lane and Willgate Green Road. …
- Maidstone, A229 Loose Road: Lane closure in place southbound between Heather Drive and Park Way due to a gully defect. Please approach with caution and expect delays in the area.
- Folkestone, Crete Road East: Road closed 26th January – 15th February to allow for KCC Highways fly tip investigation / clearance works. …
Are You Storing Your Condiments Correctly?
Fridge, cupboard or either? We reveal the correct home for popular condiments and sauces such as ketchup and mayo – with some surprising revelations
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
The UK’s Airport Liquid Rules For 2026
Most UK airports, including Heathrow, have scrapped the 100ml liquids limit at airport security
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Get Rid Of Scabies In Your Home
Our expert guide to getting rid of the highly infectious scabies bug from sofas, mattresses, towels, clothing and more
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Factory Reset A Windows 10 Computer
We explain step by step how to reset your Windows 10 PC while keeping your files and data safe and secure
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Please Find Attached 5 KFAS Fraud Alerts.
Feel free to share with family and friends and via your own social media.
Click HERE for full details on the Kent Fraud Alert System website.
Sevenoaks
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Checked : Tuesday 27th January. Updated : Monday 26th January
- Lullingstone Manor House tour with Tom Hart Dyke
| 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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| Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge | |
| Chart Lane in Brasted |
Between 17:30 on Thursday 22nd of January and 13:55 on Friday 23rd of January. Somebody stole both number plates from a Ford Fiesta parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/12893/26 |
| Dunton Green and Riverhead | |
| Aisher Way in Riverhead |
On Saturday 24th of January around 17:43. Somebody broke into a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/13078/26 |
| The Floats in Riverhead |
On Saturday 24th of January around 18:00. Somebody damaged a trellis on the fence of a residential garden. Crime Report No. 46/13096/26 |
| The Floats in Riverhead |
On Saturday 24th of January around 18:00. Somebody damaged the fence of a residential garden. Crime Report No. 46/13109/26 |
| Long Meadow in Riverhead |
On Saturday 24th of January around 18:12. Somebody broke into a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/13065/26 |
| Edenbridge South and West | |
| Hever Road in Edenbridge |
On Friday 23rd of January around 04:29. Somebody broke into farmland and tried to break into a lorry, causing damage, but were disturbed. Crime Report No. 46/12151/26 |
| Fawkham and West Kingsdown | |
| Valley Road in Fawkham |
On Saturday 17th of January between 18:30 and 19:00. Somebody damaged the electrical cable to an outside light at a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/12206/26 |
| Manor Lane in Fawkham |
Between 00:01 on Wednesday 21st of January and 12:18 on Friday 23rd of January. Somebody tried to gain access to a shed in a residential garden. Crime Report No. 46/12824/26 |
| Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount | |
| Station Road in Halstead |
On Thursday 22nd of January between 00:01 and 10:15. Somebody stole a wheelie bin from outside a residential property Crime Report No. 46/12146/26 |
| Hartley and Hodsoll Street | |
| Pitfield in Hartley |
On Saturday 24th of January around 03:42. Somebody broke in a shed and stole an e-bike. Crime Report No. 46/13207/26 |
| Kemsing | |
| Dynes Road in Kemsing |
On Saturday 24th of January around 02:37. Somebody stole a Ford Ranger, LV20***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/12638/26 |
| Otford and Shoreham | |
| Vestry Road in Otford |
Between 17:00 on Wednesday 21st of January and 10:51 on Thursday 22nd of January. Somebody smashed a window of a vehicle and caused damage inside. Crime Report No. 46/12167/26 |
| Station Road in Otford |
On Saturday 24th of January around 18:41. Somebody broke into a residential property, stole car keys and a vehicle from the driveway. Crime Report No. 46/13061/26 |
| East Hill Road in Shoreham |
On Sunday 18th of January around 21:26. Somebody damaged the fence of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/11487/26 |
| Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone | |
| Chafford Lane in Penshurst |
Between 00:01 on Thursday 22nd of January and 14:54 on Saturday 24th of January. Somebody broke into a garage, caused damage and stole several items. Crime Report No. 46/13356/26 |
| Walters Green Road in Penshurst |
Between 17:00 on Thursday 22nd of January and 07:45 on Friday 23rd of January. Somebody broke into an outbuilding. They do not appear to have taken anything. Crime Report No. 46/12132/26 |
| Seal and Weald | |
| Childsbridge Lane in Seal |
On Wednesday 21st of January around 15:33. Somebody tried to steal a Zontes motorcycle from a driveway. They damaged the steering lock. Crime Report No. 46/11902/26 |
| Sevenoaks Kippington | |
| Weald Road in Sevenoaks |
On Friday 23rd of January around 11:17. Somebody gained access to a van parked in a driveway and stole three chainsaws. Crime Report No. 46/12858/26 |
| Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village | |
| Leechcroft Avenue in Swanley |
On Thursday 22nd of January around 15:18. A young person damaged the front door of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/12735/26 |
| Wested Lane in Swanley |
On Friday 23rd of January around 21:27. Somebody damaged the windscreen of a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/13307/26 |
| Swanley St Mary’s | |
| The Croft in Swanley |
On Friday 2nd of January around 19:21. Somebody damaged a garden wall. Crime Report No. 46/13393/26 |
| London Road in Swanley |
Between 17:17 on Wednesday 21st of January and 05:28 on Thursday 22nd of January. Somebody stole fuel from a Ford C-max parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/12072/26 |
| Swanley White Oak | |
| Hilda May Avenue in Swanley |
On Saturday 24th of January around 11:25. Somebody stole three coats, car keys and house keys from an unlocked locker in a leisure centre. Crime Report No. 46/13407/26 |
| Westerham and Crockham Hill | |
| The Green in Westerham |
On Friday 23rd of January around 04:35. Somebody damaged the window of a shop. Crime Report No. 46/12754/26 |
| Quebec Square in Westerham |
Between 15:00 on Friday 23rd of January and 11:30 on Saturday 24th of January. Somebody broke into a Nissan Note Acenta parked in the road and caused damage. Crime Report No. 46/13396/26 |
E Watch
Friday 23rd January 2026
Issue 2359
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Checked : Thursday 22nd January. Updated : Tuesday 20th January
- CCTV released following reports of an assault in Maidstone
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Checked : Thursday 22nd January. Updated : Thursday 22nd January
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He has links to the Canterbury area.
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Has links to the Medway area, Sheerness and Bromley.
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Has links to Sittingbourne, Gillingham and Dover.
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Has links to Maidstone, Ashford and Surrey.
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Checked : Thursday 22nd January. Updated : Thursday 22nd January
- Suspect charged and weapon seized in Gillingham
- Jail for drug dealer who hid cocaine in car – Ramsgate
- Drug dealer from Maidstone jailed after being caught in shed
- Dispersal order enforced in Chatham
- Ashford burglar jailed just 72 hours after break-in
- Strood sex offender jailed for breaching court order
- Two charged following robbery in Strood
- Man charged after reported phone store robbery in Maidstone
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
Checked : Friday 23rd January. Updated : Wednesday 21st January
- Car and lorry crash in Ashford
- Car rescued from flood water in Eynsford
- Suspected gas leak near Canterbury
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Thursday 22nd January. Updated : Thursday 22nd January
- Chilmington Green Section 106B planning appeal dismissed by Planning Inspector
- KCC earmarks funding to reopen Folkestone’s historic Road of Remembrance
- New puffin crossing promotes Active Travel on Hermitage Lane
Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 23rd January. Updated : Wednesday 21st January
- British Gas scam email
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Checked : Friday 23rd January. Updated : Monday 19th January
There are no new headlines today but you can still use the link to access the webpage.
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Checked : Friday 23rd January. Updated : Thursday 22nd January
- Report Fraud launches
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Checked : Friday 23rd January. Updated : Friday 23rd January
- 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.
- Brookland, Clubbs Lane: Road closed 6th – 26th January due to carriageway flooding and icy conditions. Alternative routes provided: Boarmans Lane, Barnhouse Lane, Ashentree Lane, Hookwall and vice versa
- Tonbridge, A26 Hadlow Road: 1 lane closed at the Cannon Lane junction until 26th January heading towards Tonbridge town centre for SGN gas works. Expect delays in the area.
- Canterbury, A28 Rhodaus Town: Westbound lane closure in place until 26th January between Old Dover Road and Station Road East for SGN gas works. Expect delays in the area.
The Trusted News Websites Showing Us Scam Adverts
How you can spot when an advert is real or fake
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Why You Shouldn’t Trust Weight-loss Supplements
Our investigation has uncovered brands breaking the rules and fat-burning claims that don’t stack up
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Screen Calls On Your IPhone, Android Phone And Landline To Avoid Scammers
You don’t need extra apps or technical know-how to fight scam calls, as your phone already has features designed to stop them
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Instagram Users Receive Unexpected Emails Prompting A Password Reset
Find out what to do with an unsolicited ‘password reset’ email
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Report Fraud: What Does This New Era Of Fraud Reporting Mean?
A new fraud reporting gateway has been launched this week, replacing the ‘unfit for purpose’ Action Fraud
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Entry Exit System Update: What The EU’s New EES Border Checks Mean For Your Next Holiday
Important changes you should be aware of next time you’re travelling into Europe in 2026, including EES and Etias
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Identify AI-generated Videos Online
Here’s a quick guide on how to spot disguised AI watermarks from BBC Verify’s Thomas Copeland.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.
Sevenoaks
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Checked : Friday 23rd January. Updated : Wednesday 21st January
- Name the food waste truck school competition
| 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 | |
| West Yoke in Ash-cum-Ridley |
Between 17:00 on Sunday 18th of January and 03:00 on Monday 19th of January. Somebody stole diesel and a trolley jack from a business property. Crime Report No. 46/10241/26 |
| Dunton Green and Riverhead | |
| Station Road in Dunton Green |
Between 15:00 on Friday 9th of January and 14:00 on Tuesday 20th of January. Somebody stole both number plates from a Ford Ka parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/10828/26 |
| Edenbridge North and East | |
| Forge Croft in Edenbridge |
Between 15:00 on Thursday 15th of January and 17:00 on Friday 16th of January. Somebody damaged a polytunnel at the allotments. Crime Report No. 46/9803/26 |
| Eynsford | |
| St. Martins Drive in Eynsford |
Between 22:00 on Sunday 18th of January and 06:30 on Monday 19th of January. Somebody broke into a Volkswagen Passat parked in the road. Items were stolen. Crime Report No. 46/9872/26 |
| Riverside in Eynsford |
On Tuesday 20th of January between 08:00 and 19:50. Somebody stole both number plates from a Kia Picanto 1 parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/11192/26 |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | |
| Dartford Road in Farningham |
On Monday 19th of January around 11:40. Somebody in a vehicle stole fuel from a petrol station. Crime Report No. 46/10299/26 |
| Lombard Street in Horton Kirby and South Darenth |
On Monday 19th of January between 09:00 and 16:15. Somebody stole both number plates from a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/10480/26 |
| Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway | |
| Barnetts Road in Leigh |
On Sunday 18th of January between 12:00 and 13:00. Somebody tried to break into a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/10506/26 |
| Seal and Weald | |
| Morleys Road in Sevenoaks Weald |
Between 00:01 on Friday 12th of December and 18:09 on Tuesday 20th of January. Somebody stole a blue DAF Trucks, DX05***, from a farm. Crime Report No. 46/11131/26 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| Bank Street in Sevenoaks |
On Monday 19th of January around 14:55. Somebody distracted someone to steal from a business property. Crime Report No. 46/10413/26 |
| Swanley St Mary’s | |
| Swanley Centre in Swanley |
On Tuesday 20th of January between 19:00 and 19:15. A group of young people caused damage in a fast food restaurant. Crime Report No. 46/11154/26 |
| Westerham and Crockham Hill | |
| The Green in Westerham |
Between 00:01 on Friday 16th of January and 16:58 on Tuesday 20th of January. Somebody stole a tool from a van parked on the road. Crime Report No. 46/11066/26 |
Refuse collection update
Refuse Bin Collections – What is happening?
Sevenoaks District Council must change its methods of collecting refuse across the District. The Government requires the Council to separate food waste from other waste after April this year and is asking for an improvement in the amount of recycling that is collected. The Council has also been ordered by the Health and Safety Executive to stop the manual handling of rubbish sacks.
This means that all residents will be supplied with new food waste caddies which will be emptied every week. Sevenoaks Council will also be changing, like all other councils in Kent have already done, to alternate weekly collections of recycling and residual waste. The Council proposes that most residents should use different wheelie bins for each of those. That will allow all the bins to be emptied mechanically into the trucks.
The Council’s favoured solution is for each house to have its own set of wheelie bins which must be taken by householders to a suitable place near the road on collection day before returning them onto the householders’ premises. The Village Association is concerned that because many houses do not have a road frontage, this will be difficult for some people. It could also lead to people keeping their bins permanently on public amenity land within neighbourhoods, such as front gardens or in alleys behind gardens, which residents do not own. The Village Association has always opposed any such abuse of its land and these new arrangements are potentially going to make this much worse. The Council requires level access between the bins and the refuse freighter. In many neighbourhoods, a lot of the places where people currently leave rubbish sacks on collection days are unsuitable for wheelie bins because of soft or uneven ground, or because they would cause an obstruction so significant alterations to landscaped areas may be necessary.
The Council has suggested these issues mean it would be preferable for neighbourhoods to build permanent storage areas for large communal bins. However, finding suitable sites close to roads for access by refuse freighters, and convenient for residents to use, will not be practical.
The Council has said that the Village Association and Residents’ Societies must bear the cost of any work to facilitate bin emptying. This would be completely unaffordable. There are also particular challenges at apartments which already have communal bin stores that cannot be adapted easily.
Since last June, the Village Association, with support from the Parish Council, has been trying to negotiate with Sevenoaks Council to find a solution to these difficulties that will not unduly inconvenience residents, and which will not lead to a big increase in Village Association and Residents’ Society fees, whilst still meeting the Council’s objectives. The Council’s officers have not yet been able to offer any acceptable alternatives.
The issue is becoming urgent as time progresses, so it has now been raised at the highest level in the Council, and we are also seeking support from our Member of Parliament, Tom Tugendhat, although he does not have direct responsibility for waste collection by the Council.
We will continue to update residents when we have more news and, once we there are viable options, we will be consulting with all Residents’ Societies and, in turn, their residents as this would be an important change.
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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 | |
| Hanover Place in Ash-cum-Ridley |
Between 00:01 on Wednesday 24th of December and 23:59 on Friday 9th of January. Somebody stole ornaments from neighbouring residential gardens. Crime Report No. 46/6071/26 |
| Crockenhill and Well Hill | |
| Woodmount in Crockenhill |
Between 19:22 on Sunday 11th of January and 09:40 on Monday 12th of January. Somebody stole a number plate from a Volkswagen Up parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/5881/26 |
| Newports in Crockenhill |
Between 17:00 on Monday 12th of January and 01:00 on Tuesday 13th of January. Somebody stole a Toyota Hilux, GS68***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/6579/26 |
| Eynsford | |
| Station Road in Eynsford |
Between 21:00 on Saturday 10th of January and 10:00 on Monday 12th of January. Somebody tried to steal a Fiat 500 from the road. They damaged the ignition. Crime Report No. 46/5887/26 |
| Riverside in Eynsford |
On Sunday 11th of January between 16:40 and 16:51. Somebody damaged a window of a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/7338/26 |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | |
| Maplescombe Lane in Farningham |
Between 11:30 on Monday 12th of January and 07:00 on Tuesday 13th of January. Somebody stole a Land Rover, YE66***, from a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/6601/26 |
| Fawkham and West Kingsdown | |
| Fawkham Road in Fawkham |
On Friday 9th of January between 00:01 and 03:00. Somebody damaged farm crops driving over them. Crime Report No. 46/6029/26 |
| London Road in West Kingsdown |
On Sunday 11th of January between 20:30 and 23:59. Somebody stole both number plates from a Volkswagen Polo parked in a car park. Crime Report No. 46/5801/26 |
| Hextable | |
| Princes Road in Hextable |
Between 18:00 on Tuesday 13th of January and 07:15 on Wednesday 14th of January. Somebody stole a heavy duty chain and attachments rom outside a residential property Crime Report No. 46/6982/26 |
| Kemsing | |
| High Street in Kemsing |
On Monday 12th of January around 19:01. Somebody slashed the tyres of a Skoda Yeti SE parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/6441/26 |
| Otford and Shoreham | |
| Well Road in Otford |
On Monday 12th of January between 05:00 and 05:30. Somebody broke into a shed at a residential property. Item stolen. Crime Report No. 46/5960/26 |
| Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone | |
| Forge Close in Penshurst |
On Monday 12th of January between 00:01 and 22:45. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/6534/26 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| Buckhurst Lane in Sevenoaks |
Between 13:00 on Monday 7th of July and 07:30 on Wednesday 31st of December. Somebody damaged the wooden fence around the toddler play area. This is a repeat crime. Crime Report No. 46/6003/26 |
| Westerham and Crockham Hill | |
| Mill Lane in Westerham |
Between 07:15 on Wednesday 26th of November and 23:15 on Monday 1st of December. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a porch. Crime Report No. 46/5981/26 |
| Dairy Lane in Westerham |
On Saturday 10th of January around 20:37. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/5794/26 |
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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 Brasted
Crime Report No. 46/20639/26
in Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Crime Report No. 46/21353/26
in Sevenoaks
Crime Report No. 46/20405/26
in Sevenoaks
Crime Report No. 46/19771/26
in Swanley
Crime Report No. 46/20045/26
in Swanley
Crime Report No. 46/21913/26
in Swanley
Crime Report No. 46/21299/26
in Westerham
Crime Report No. 46/21420/26
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