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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
Dartford, A225 Lowfield Street: Southbound carriageway closure at Princes Road junction for SGN gas leak repair works. Diversion in place. Expect delays in the surrounding areas.
Boughton Monchelsea, Brishing Ln: Brishing Lane closed between Joy Wood and Brishing Road due to water leak and carriageway flooding. Please use an alternative route. Expect delays.
The UK’s Most Common Vitamin Deficiencies – And How To Fix Them
National nutrition surveys show that many of us are lacking key nutrients. We look at the most common deficiencies and how to get back on track
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Tips For Healthy Bowel Movements From A Gastroenterologist
From fibre to probiotics: we asked a gastroenterology professor for tips about the daily habits he advises for better bowels
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
3 Phone Scams To Watch Out For Right Now
How to spot and avoid the most common phone scams
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Unblock A Sink – And What You Should Never Pour Down Your Drain
Learn how to quickly clear a blocked drain and discover the everyday items that could be wreaking havoc on your drains
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Food Allergy And Intolerance Testing Kits: Are They Worth It?
Allergy and intolerance test kits can cost hundreds of pounds – but they might not provide the answers you’re hoping for
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
5 Holiday Rental Rip-offs To Watch Out For
The most common booking pitfalls – and what to do if they happen to you
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Official Support For Windows 10 Ended On 14 October 2025
Still using Windows 10? Here’s what you need to know
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Teacher In Your Pocket
Teacher in Your Pocket (TEPO) is a helpful tool to share important messages and information with people who might not be online. You can show short videos and share information with a loved one, community member, or client to help them stay safe at home.
Click HERE for full details on the Kent County Council website.
Kent Police KFAS Fraud Alerts
Please find attached your first weekly KFAS Fraud Alerts from Kent Police for 2026.
Click HERE for full details on the Kent Fraud Alert System website.
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
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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The UK’s Most Common Vitamin Deficiencies – And How To Fix Them
National nutrition surveys show that many of us are lacking key nutrients. We look at the most common deficiencies and how to get back on track
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Tips For Healthy Bowel Movements From A Gastroenterologist
From fibre to probiotics: we asked a gastroenterology professor for tips about the daily habits he advises for better bowels
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
3 Phone Scams To Watch Out For Right Now
How to spot and avoid the most common phone scams
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Unblock A Sink – And What You Should Never Pour Down Your Drain
Learn how to quickly clear a blocked drain and discover the everyday items that could be wreaking havoc on your drains
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Food Allergy And Intolerance Testing Kits: Are They Worth It?
Allergy and intolerance test kits can cost hundreds of pounds – but they might not provide the answers you’re hoping for
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
5 Holiday Rental Rip-offs To Watch Out For
The most common booking pitfalls – and what to do if they happen to you
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Official Support For Windows 10 Ended On 14 October 2025
Still using Windows 10? Here’s what you need to know
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Teacher In Your Pocket
Teacher in Your Pocket (TEPO) is a helpful tool to share important messages and information with people who might not be online. You can show short videos and share information with a loved one, community member, or client to help them stay safe at home.
Click HERE for full details on the Kent County Council website.
Kent Police KFAS Fraud Alerts
Please find attached your first weekly KFAS Fraud Alerts from Kent Police for 2026.
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. 46/6071/26
in Crockenhill
Crime Report No. 46/5881/26
in Crockenhill
Crime Report No. 46/6579/26
in Eynsford
Crime Report No. 46/5887/26
in Eynsford
Crime Report No. 46/7338/26
in Farningham
Crime Report No. 46/6601/26
in Fawkham
Crime Report No. 46/6029/26
in West Kingsdown
Crime Report No. 46/5801/26
in Hextable
Crime Report No. 46/6982/26
in Kemsing
Crime Report No. 46/6441/26
in Otford
Crime Report No. 46/5960/26
in Penshurst
Crime Report No. 46/6534/26
in Sevenoaks
Crime Report No. 46/6003/26
in Westerham
Crime Report No. 46/5981/26
in Westerham
Crime Report No. 46/5794/26