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Tuesday 10th February 2026

Issue 2364

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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Tuesday 10th February

  • Arrests made after Gravesend town centre robberies
  • Two children missing from Medway
  • Witnesses sought after driver assaulted following collision near Northfleet
  • Appeal following serious assault in Maidstone
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Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February

 Has links to Gillingham, the wider Medway area and Hereford.

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Click for The KP Policing news Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Friday 6th February

  • Faversham rapist jailed
  • Convicted sex offender jailed
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Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Sunday 8th February

  • Fire at derelict building in Margate
  • Kitchen fire in Broadstairs
  • Tumble dryer fire in Deal
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Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Friday 6th February

  • Have your say on the Future Structure of Councils in Kent and Medway
  • Kent County Council appoints Cabinet Member for Local Government Efficiency
  • Kent Film Office celebrates 20 years as a Leading Force in the UK Film and TV Industries
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Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February

  • Which? scam accounts on X
  • Apple scam email
  • Cleaning Superstore WhatsApp scam
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Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February

  • 6 February – Ladybird recalls Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee books due to choking risk
  • 6 February – Soft Bulalaet Gun recalled due to high risk of injuries and asphyxiation
  • 6 February – More Hobbycraft products recalled due to asbestos health risk
  • 6 February – More baby formula products recalled due to possible toxin contamination
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Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February

  • Recall: Disney Stitch Dinner Party Plastic Bottle With Straw
  • Recall: Hobbycraft Easter Bumper Craft Kit
  • Recall: Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit
  • Recall: My Living World Worm Kit
  • Recall: Colour Forge Basing Sand (2 Colours – Moss Green and Atlantiko Blue)
  • Recall: Ladybird Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee Books
  • Safety Report: 120,000pcs Magiclub Water Beads (sold via Desertcart)
  • Safety Report: Folding Washing Machine
  • Recall: Soft Bulalaet Gun
  • Recall: Tanpopo Japanese Food – two sushi products
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Click for The Food Standards Agency Food alerts Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Saturday 7th February

  • Brioche Pasquier recalls Pitch Chocolate and Hazelnut Brioches because they may contain pieces of plastic
  • Danone recalls several Aptamil and Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk formula products sold in Northern Ireland because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)
  • Tanpopo Japanese Food recalls Surimi & Avocado Roll and Chicken Katsu Roll because of incorrect use-by dates
  • Danone recalls several Aptamil and Cow & Gate First Infant Milk and Follow on Milk formula products because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)
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Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Monday 9th February

  • Co-op recalls Co-op Irresistible Triple Cook Thick Cut Chunky Chips because of undeclared milk
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Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 10th February. Updated : Tuesday 10th 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.
  • Meopham, Dean Lane: Road closed 9th – 15th February due to carriageway flooding. Alternative routes provided: Dean Road, Oakenden Road, Foxendown Lane, Whitehill Road, Horns Oak Road, Chandlers HIll, Chandlers Road and vice versa.

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Road Works

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.
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge
Toys Hill Road
in Brasted
On Friday 6th of February around 00:55. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property, nothing appears to have been stolen.
Crime Report No. 46/20639/26
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Lombard Street
in Horton Kirby and South Darenth
On Saturday 7th of February between 00:01 and 08:54. Somebody broke into a Jaecoo 7 All parked in the road and stole several items.
Crime Report No. 46/21353/26
Sevenoaks Kippington
The Rise
in Sevenoaks
Between 21:00 on Saturday 31st of January and 16:00 on Wednesday 4th of February. Somebody gained access to a vehicle and stole loose change.
Crime Report No. 46/20405/26
Sevenoaks Northern
Laurie Close
in Sevenoaks
On Monday 2nd of February between 15:00 and 16:00. Somebody stole a bag from a bus stop near a shop.
Crime Report No. 46/19771/26
Swanley White Oak
Alder Way
in Swanley
On Wednesday 4th of February between 02:00 and 20:00. Somebody stole a white Ford Transit, EY63***, from the road.
Crime Report No. 46/20045/26
Strawberry Fields
in Swanley
On Wednesday 4th of February between 16:45 and 17:10. Somebody damaged the windscreen and window of a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/21913/26
Leydenhatch Lane
in Swanley
Between 20:00 on Friday 6th of February and 07:15 on Saturday 7th of February. Somebody broke into a plant nursery and stole multiple plants.
Crime Report No. 46/21299/26
Westerham and Crockham Hill
Atterbury Close
in Westerham
Between 18:00 on Wednesday 4th of February and 06:00 on Thursday 5th of February. Somebody gained access to a vehicle parked in the road and stole a set of keys.
Crime Report No. 46/21420/26

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