Month: February 2026
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Issue 2363
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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage
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

Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage
Checked : Friday 6th February. Updated : Friday 6th February
He has links to Chatham and Rochester.
Has links to Sittingbourne, Medway, Maidstone and Liverpool.
Has links to Medway and Maidstone, London, Surrey and Manchester.
Has links to Gravesend

Click for The KP Policing news Webpage
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

Click for The Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Webpage
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

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
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

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
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.

Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage
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
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
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
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Sevenoaks

Click for The Sevenoaks District Council Webpage
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 |

Issue 2364
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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Tuesday 10th February
Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February
Click for The KP Policing news Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Friday 6th February
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Sunday 8th February
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Friday 6th February
Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February
Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February
Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February
Click for The Food Standards Agency Food alerts Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Saturday 7th February
Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February
Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Tuesday 10th February
How Fraudsters Can Scam You Without Stealing Your Card
The convenience of modern-day banking has made it easier for scammers
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) 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 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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