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Friday 19th December 2025
Issue 2349
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Checked : Friday 19th December. Updated : Thursday 18th December
- CCTV images released after burglary in Sevenoaks
- Appeal for witnesses to multiple Margate assaults
- Witnesses sought following a reported burglary in Maidstone
- Appeal for information after fatal collision on M25
- CCTV image issued after reported Chatham arson
- Appeal for information after fatal collision in East Peckham
- Pedestrian seriously injured in Canterbury collision
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Checked : Friday 19th December. Updated : Thursday 18th December
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Checked : Friday 19th December. Updated : Friday 19th December
- Police dog assists in detaining suspected car thief – Dover
- Jail sentence following Margate sexual assault
- Two jailed for violent car robberies in Dartford
- Over 170 offences during drink and drug driving campaign
- Dover pubs and clubs praised for commitment to creating a safer night out
- Increased patrols to protect women and girls across Kent
Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage
Checked : Friday 19th December. Updated : Thursday 18th December
- Stop the spread of flu and avoid being a statistic this Christmas
- Care home and frailty nurses stage unique job swap
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
Checked : Friday 19th December. Updated : Wednesday 17th December
- Log burner fire in Sevenoaks
- Tumble Dryer Fire in Maidstone
- Tumble dryer fire in Elvington
- Crash on M20 near Harrietsham
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Friday 19th December. Updated : Thursday 18th December
- Leader’s Speech Highlights Key Progress and Developments of 2025
- Help stop the spread of flu this Christmas
- Kent County Council secures £47,500 to plant 7,500 trees this winter
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Checked : Friday 19th December. Updated : Wednesday 17th December
- NatWest scam email
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Checked : Friday 19th December. Updated : Wednesday 17th December
- 16 December – High risk of fire prompts recall for Rice Robot
- 16 December – Warning for people with allergies not to eat Dubai-style chocolate
- 15 December – Recall for B&Q electric blanket due to fire and electric shock risk
- 15 December – Marks and Spencer Neon Candles recalled due to flare risk
Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Friday 19th December. Updated : Tuesday 16th December
- Recall: B&Q GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket
- Recall: Marks and Spencer Neon Candles
- Recall: Kelly Hoppen Debossed Cappuccino Cups (sold by Marks and Spencer)
Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage
Checked : Friday 19th December. Updated : Thursday 18th December
- Brookie Bakes recalls Brookie Bakes Dubai Bar Pistachio & Knafeh because of undeclared peanuts
Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Friday 19th December. Updated : Friday 19th December
- 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.
- Op Brock M20: Operation Brock will be deployed from overnight on 15th December until 22nd December on the M20 J8-J9. The coastbound carriageway will be closed and the contraflow on the M20 Londonbound carriageway w…
- Aylesford, Forstal Road: Temporary traffic lights until 24th December at the Beddow Way junction for Southern Water works. Expect delays in the area.
- South Darenth, Wilson Lane: Road closed 17th – 23rd December to allow for KCC Highways fly tip investigation / clearance works. Diversion route: Rabbits Road, Canada Farm Road, Green Street Green Road, and Gills Road.
Urgent Safety Notice Issued For 85,000 Tumble Dryers
Heat pump models by Haier, as well as Haier-manufactured products sold by Baumatic, Candy, Caple, Hoover, Iberna, Lamona and Montpellier, require an urgent safety repair due to the risk of fire
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Scammers Are Hiding Behind Google’s ‘click-to-call’ Ads
How scammers passed advertiser identity checks to impersonate mobile network Three UK on Google
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Avoid The Biggest Scams Of 2025
Find out what’s been big and how you can steer clear of fraudsters
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Watch Out For Fake Amazon QR Code Postcards
Fake postcards claim to offer freebies through Amazon’s ‘Early Reviewer Program’
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
We Found Illegal Vitamin Supplements On Etsy – And The Seller Threw In Some Erectile Dysfunction Medication For Free
It was shockingly easy to buy injectable supplements, and the unlabelled ‘male enhancement’ freebies were the final straw
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Avoid The Biggest Scams Of 2025
Find out what’s been big and how you can steer clear of fraudsters
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Revealed: The Best Ways To Reheat Your Takeaways
Is last night’s takeaway on the menu tonight? Here’s how to reheat leftovers safely
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Can I Give My Baby Christmas Dinner?
We’ve spoken to the experts about what your little one can and cannot eat at the Christmas table
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
The Winter Issue Of The West Kent Watchout Newsletter Is Now Available To Download
Click the link to go to the WKNWA website to download it.
Anyone who usually has a hard copy of the newsletter should receive it within 3 weeks.
Click HERE for full details on the West Kent Neighbourhood Watch Association website.
M20 Delays Expected As Operation Brock Returns
Operation Brock, a contraflow system on the M20 coast-bound in Kent between junctions eight, Leeds Castle, and nine, Ashford, will be brought in overnight on 15 December.
The scheme is planned to be removed overnight on 22 December with the motorway reopening as normal on 23 December.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.
Please Find Attached Numbers 5 To 8 Of The 12 Frauds Of Christmas.
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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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| Edenbridge North and East | |
| Main Road in Edenbridge |
On Sunday 14th of December between 18:15 and 22:30. Somebody smashed a window of a Nissan Qashqai parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/214269/25 |
| Edenbridge South and West | |
| Hever Road in Edenbridge |
Between 17:00 on Friday 12th of December and 07:00 on Monday 15th of December. Somebody stole two wheelie bins from outside a business. Crime Report No. 46/214306/25 |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | |
| London Road in Farningham |
Between 17:00 on Monday 15th of December and 08:30 on Tuesday 16th of December. Somebody stole the batteries from temporary traffic lights. Crime Report No. 46/215039/25 |
| Stack Road in Horton Kirby and South Darenth |
Between 18:00 on Tuesday 16th of December and 07:00 on Wednesday 17th of December. Somebody stole cables from a farm. The windows on a digger were smashed. Crime Report No. 46/215751/25 |
| Fawkham and West Kingsdown | |
| Church Road in West Kingsdown |
Between 21:30 on Saturday 13th of December and 08:50 on Sunday 14th of December. Somebody broke into a Nissan parked in the road. They damaged the steering lock. Crime Report No. 46/214015/25 |
| Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone | |
| Walters Green Road in Penshurst |
Between 11:29 on Monday 1st of December and 11:29 on Sunday 14th of December. Somebody stole a number plate from a trailer on a farm. Crime Report No. 46/214039/25 |
| Seal and Weald | |
| Bowzell Road in Sevenoaks Weald |
Between 22:30 on Monday 15th of December and 05:45 on Tuesday 16th of December. Somebody broke into a shed at a residential property. They do not appear to have taken anything. Crime Report No. 46/215247/25 |
| Swanley St Mary’s | |
| Leewood Place in Swanley |
Between 00:01 on Monday 17th of November and 00:01 on Tuesday 18th of November. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/215414/25 |
| Swanley White Oak | |
| The Oaks in Swanley |
On Monday 15th of December around 02:00. Somebody damaged a fence panel at a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/214974/25 |
Christmas Church services
Here is a reminder about the service arrangements for Ash & Ridley this coming Sunday and news about forthcoming events, including the services being held over Christmas.
At Ash we will be holding a service of Morning Worship for the 4th Sunday in Advent at 08:00 (BCP)
The 10:00 Morning Worship Service at Ash will also be available on Zoom, here is the link:
St Peter & St Paul Ash is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Ash Church – Morning Worship for the 4th Sunday in Advent
Time: Dec 21, 2025 09:30 AM
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 954 0977 8674 Passcode: 114662
Hymns for Morning Worship are 358, 273, 98 and 209
Readings: Isaiah 7 10-16 and Matthew 1 18-25
I have attached a copy of the liturgy for this service. Everybody is welcome to join us! With regret, this service will not be a “Crib Service”.
The next “Zoom” service of Morning Worship at Ash will be on Sunday 4th January 2026
At Ridley on Sunday there will be a service of Holy Communion at the usual time of 9.00am, followed by refreshments.
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
SERVICE OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS Sunday 21st December (6pm) – Ash. A beautiful traditional service of readings and carols surrounded by candlelight – with refreshments
CHRISTINGLE SERVICES Wednesday 24th December (2pm and 4pm) – St Peter and St Paul, Ash. The message of God’s love: fun, candles, and Christingles (see below)
MIDNIGHT IN BETHLEHEM Wednesday 24th December (9pm) – Ash
A service of Holy Communion celebrating the birth of Jesus at the same time as they celebrate in Bethlehem.
(A later service of Holy Communion for Christmas Eve will be held at 11pm at St Mary Magdalene, Longfield)
CHRISTMAS MORNING – HOLY COMMUNION Thursday 25th December (9am) – Ridley
CHRISTMAS MORNING PRAISE Thursday 25th December (10am) – Ash
PLEASE NOTE: Sunday 28th December: 8am – Morning Worship at Ash, 9am Morning Worship at Ridley. There will not be a 10am service at Ash on the 28th.
Weds 17th December
Tomorrow there will be a service of Holy Communion at Ridley, starting at 10:00am.
All are welcome!
ADVENT SERVICES via ZOOM
On Wednesday 17th December (8pm) – Online. The final reflective service for Advent. Dim the lights, light a candle, and join us for a time of calm during the busy Christmas preparations.
More details from the Rev’d Dorothy at revdmcgarvey@gmail.com. Here is the “Zoom” link:
Meeting ID: 957 9602 9697 Passcode: 192592
Ash Church Christmas Post
The Ash Christmas Post will be operating again this year with all proceeds helping to support the church. Cards will be delivered to addresses in New Ash Green or in Ash village as far as Pease Hill
The cost will still be 20 pence per card, please bundle your cards with the appropriate fee and put them in the post box at Hartley Estates office in New Ash Green. The last posting date is this Thursday, 18th December
Envelopes do not need to have the full Royal Mail postal address but please make sure that they show the recipient’s name, as well as the house number or name and the neighbourhood or road.
Volunteers to help with the delivering of cards will be very welcome – contact Carol, James or Cameron Clark.
Messy Christmas – Saturday 20th December – 3:00 – 5:00pm
Christmas comes to Messy Church! Fawkham & Hartley Church Centre, Ash Road, Hartley.
Christmas related crafts and food and the Christmas story (of course)…… all are welcome!
Ash Church Christmas Tree Festival 2025
Many thanks to Jean Bentley for organising another wonderful Christmas Tree Festival last weekend, 27 trees on display, lots of people coming to visit and vote and a great time had by all! Many thanks also to all those who kindly volunteered to help in many capacities over the three days, your help was much appreciated. The Winning Trees will be announced after the Carol Service this Sunday evening at Ash Church (6:00pm).
Christingle Services – Weds 24th December
We are pleased to confirm that we will be holding two Christingle services at Ash Church on Christmas Eve, at 2:00 and 4:00pm. These services are always very popular and it is wonderful to see so many families join us. As always we need your help to ensure these services run smoothly and safely.
If you can help us with Welcoming, Stewarding, Fire & Safety observing or Car Parking at either or both services we would be very grateful to hear from you. Please contact me for further details
WASSAIL 2026
Make a note of the date – Saturday 10th January 2026 – 4:00 – 7:00pm
starting in NAG Village Hall and then moving to the Orchard (Weather permitting). See the “Wild about New Ash Green” Facebook page for more details soon – see you there!!
If you are in need of prayer, help or support of any kind please do get in touch with a member of the ministry team – please see the Ash Church Website: https://www.ash-church.org.uk/
Have a good evening and here’s wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful, safe and peaceful New Year!
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Friday 12th December 2025
Issue 2347
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Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Thursday 11th December
- Appeal following fatal collision near Dover
- Witnesses sought after driver assaulted in Minster on Sea
- Missing woman from Sittingbourne
- Appeal following assault on Ashford driver
Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage
Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Thursday 11th December
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Has links to Swale, Margate, Herne Bay, Dartford and Gravesend.
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Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Thursday 11th December
- Three disorderly properties closed over five days across north Kent
- Police dog assists in detaining suspected car thief – Dover
- Suspects in court facing 40 charges of theft
- Maidstone drug dealer has almost £90,000 confiscated
- Suspect charged in connection with inappropriate behaviour in Canterbury city centre
- Gillingham sex offender jailed
- Burglar jailed the day after Maidstone shop break-in
Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage
Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Wednesday 10th December
- Book your vaccines ahead of Christmas
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Thursday 11th December
- Car fire in Ramsgate
- Chimney fire in Tenterden
- Dustcart waste fire in Westgate on Sea
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Thursday 11th December
- Kent County Council launches fun new road safety lesson for pre-schoolers
- Leader calls for government intervention over Tunbridge Wells water disruption
- Kent secures £6 million multi-year Active Travel funding
Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Tuesday 9th December
- Costa Coffee scam
- Arthritis UK scam calls
Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Thursday 11th December
- 10 December – Urgent fire-risk safety check expanded to two more tumble dryer brands
- 10 December – B&M mug recalled due to burns risk
- 10 December – Safety alert issued over baby sleep pillows
- Be inspired to make home improvements
- 8 December – Glass risk prompts recall of amaretto liqueur
- 8 December – Grape Tree recalls packs of dark chocolate because of undeclared milk
- 8 December – Tesco 6 Aubergine Katsu Bao Buns recalled due to undeclared milk
Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage
Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Thursday 11th December
- Safety Report: Toggloo Inflatable Bed Guards
- Recall: B&M Cream and Green Mug
- Safety Report: Flower Frail Baby Bath Chair Support (sold via Amazon)
- Safety Report: Hello by Lionel Ritchie, Hot by United Colours of Benetton Fragrances
- Safety Report: Vevor Transmission Jack
- Safety Report: Dodowin Walking Toy Dog
- Recall: Dodowin Mini Cordless Chainsaw
- Safety Report: Mlove11 Baby Co Sleeping Bed
- Safety Report: Vevor Manual Gear Chain Hoist
- Safety Report: Alchemy Gothic Necklace and Moon & Star Dangle Earring (sold via Amazon)
Click for The Food Standards Agency Food alerts Webpage
Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Tuesday 9th December
- Illva Saronno S.p.A recalls Disaronno Originale because of the possible presence of glass
Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage
Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Thursday 11th December
- Vault City Brewing recalls Mince Pie Pastry Sour (Beer) because of undeclared milk
- Grape Tree recalls Easy Melt Couverture Dark Chocolate 55% because of undeclared milk
- Grape Tree recalls Caramel Flavour Coated Raisins because of undeclared peanuts
Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Friday 12th December
- 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.
- Op Brock M20: Operation Brock will be deployed from overnight on 15th December until 22nd December on the M20 J8-J9. The coastbound carriageway will be closed and the contraflow on the M20 Londonbound carriageway w…
- Aylesford, Forstal Road: Temporary traffic lights until 19th December at the Beddow Way junction for Southern Water works. Expect delays in the area.
- Fawkham, Michaels Lane: Road closed 11th December for up to 8 days to allow for KCC Highways fly tip investigation / clearance works. …
The UK’s Airport Liquid Rules For 2026
Some UK airports have scrapped the 100ml liquids limit at airport security, with more to follow
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Five Common Charity Scams And How To Spot Them
Find out how to avoid donating to a scammer
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
13 Cheap And Free Things To Do With Kids During The Christmas Holidays
Find out where kids eat free and how to get deals on days out
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Wet Wipes Plastic Ban: How Sustainable Are Plastic-free Wipes?
With plastic in wet wipes set to be banned by spring 2027, here’s how to choose more eco-friendly options. Plus, why you should never flush them, even if they say you can.
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Pet-proof Your Christmas: Festive Foods You Should Never Feed Your Pets
Avoid an expensive emergency trip to the vet this Christmas by keeping your cats and dogs away from these dangerous foods and winter hazards
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Urgent Safety Notice Issued For 85,000 Tumble Dryers
Heat pump models by Haier, as well as Haier-manufactured products sold by Baumatic, Candy, Caple, Hoover, Iberna, Lamona and Montpellier, require an urgent safety repair due to the risk of fire
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Keep Your Boiler Working In Cold Weather – And What To Do If It’s Broken
Find out how to keep your boiler well maintained in case of freezing temperatures, plus what to do if it breaks down in cold weather
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Reward Of £20k Offered In Cold-case Murder Probe
Esme Hoad died in 1982 after an intruder entered her home and beat her around the head with a blunt instrument. She was also stabbed in the chest, Kent Police said.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.
M20 Delays Expected As Operation Brock Returns
Operation Brock, a contraflow system on the M20 coast-bound in Kent between junctions eight, Leeds Castle, and nine, Ashford, will be brought in overnight on 15 December.
The scheme is planned to be removed overnight on 22 December with the motorway reopening as normal on 23 December.
Click HERE for full details on the BBC website.
Please Find Attached 4 KFAS Fraud Alerts.
Feel free to share with family and friends and via your own social media and websites.
Click HERE for full details on the Kent Fraud Alert System 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 | |
| Meadow Lane in Ash-cum-Ridley |
Between 00:01 on Saturday 1st of November and 10:15 on Friday 7th of November. Somebody stole a wheelie bin from outside a residential property Crime Report No. 46/210044/25 |
| Ayelands in Ash-cum-Ridley |
Between 16:00 on Sunday 7th of December and 09:00 on Monday 8th of December. Somebody smashed a window and wing mirrors of a Vauxhall parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/210177/25 |
| Dunton Green and Riverhead | |
| The Sidings in Dunton Green |
Between 17:00 on Friday 5th of December and 16:00 on Sunday 7th of December. Somebody damaged a MG ZS parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/210105/25 |
| Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth | |
| Saxon Place in Horton Kirby and South Darenth |
On Sunday 7th of December between 14:30 and 18:30. Somebody stole a vehicle, MF11***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/210142/25 |
| Fawkham and West Kingsdown | |
| Church Road in West Kingsdown |
Between Sunday 30th of November and Monday 8th of December. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/210801/25 |
| Hills Lane in West Kingsdown |
On Sunday 7th of December around 23:05. Somebody gained access into a barn at a residential property. They do not appear to have taken anything. Crime Report No. 46/210267/25 |
| Hills Lane in West Kingsdown |
On Tuesday 9th of December between 21:15 and 21:27. Somebody tried to break into a shed at a residential property. They were interrupted by someone. Crime Report No. 46/211038/25 |
| Hartley and Hodsoll Street | |
| Caxton Close in Hartley |
Between 19:00 on Friday 5th of December and 10:29 on Saturday 6th of December. Somebody slashed tyres of a vehicle parked in a car park. Crime Report No. 46/211120/25 |
| Leigh and Chiddingstone Causeway | |
| Tonbridge Road in Chiddingstone |
Between Monday 1st of December and Tuesday 2nd of December. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/210347/25 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| St. Johns Hill in Sevenoaks |
On Wednesday 19th of November between 04:06 and 05:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/210905/25 |
| Hospital Road in Sevenoaks |
Between 18:00 on Sunday 7th of December and 07:00 on Monday 8th of December. Somebody broke into a container at a hospital site. Tools stolen. Crime Report No. 46/210288/25 |
| Bradbourne Park Road in Sevenoaks |
On Monday 8th of December between 07:30 and 19:00. Somebody smashed a window of a Land Rover parked in a car park. Crime Report No. 46/211081/25 |
| Hitchen Hatch Lane in Sevenoaks |
Between 13:00 on Monday 8th of December and 04:00 on Tuesday 9th of December. Somebody broke into a Ford Transit parked in the road. Tools stolen. Crime Report No. 46/211186/25 |
| Swanley White Oak | |
| Pemberton Gardens in Swanley |
Between 00:01 on Monday 1st of December and 12:25 on Sunday 7th of December. Somebody stole a black Ford Fiesta, HY16***, from the road. Crime Report No. 46/210918/25 |
| Haven Close in Swanley |
On Monday 8th of December between 00:01 and 07:00. Somebody stole a black Abarth, GL18***, from a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/210263/25 |
| Conifer Way in Swanley |
On Monday 8th of December between 12:30 and 12:45. Somebody stole two ladders from outside a residential property. Crime Report No. 46/210534/25 |
| Westerham and Crockham Hill | |
| Lodge Lane in Westerham |
On Monday 8th of December around 02:36. Somebody broke into a shed at a residential property. They do not appear to have taken anything. Crime Report No. 46/210574/25 |
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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage
Checked : Friday 5th December. Updated : Thursday 4th December
- CCTV appeal following indecent act in Sittingbourne
- Warning following distraction thefts in Canterbury
- Threats and damage in Maidstone
- Appeal following fatal collision in Northfleet
- Appeal following assault in Sheerness
- CCTV appeal in Gillingham armed robbery investigation
Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage
Checked : Friday 5th December. Updated : Wednesday 3rd December
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Has links to Margate.
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Checked : Friday 5th December. Updated : Thursday 4th December
- Arrest after woman allegedly followed by stranger in Tunbridge Wells
- Jail sentence following Canterbury killing
- Motorist jailed after stolen car crashes into ambulance on emergency call
- Second arrest in Chatham murder investigation
- Violent man jailed after knife threat and exposure in Faversham
- Knife crime education delivered to students across Medway
- Suspected thief arrested and stolen van seized – Folkestone
- Violent Sheppey abuser jailed for two years
- Antisocial behaviour leads to Maidstone town centre ban
- Nine year jail sentence following Ramsgate fatal assault
Click for The Kent and Medway CCG News Webpage
Checked : Friday 5th December. Updated : Tuesday 2nd December
- New social licence launched to support use of healthcare data in Kent and Medway
Click for The Kent Police and Crime Commissioner Webpage
Checked : Friday 5th December. Updated : Tuesday 2nd December
- ‘Smoke and Mirrors’: PCC Criticises Government Over Victim Support Funding
Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage
Checked : Friday 5th December. Updated : Thursday 4th December
- House fire in Whitstable
- Vehicle alight on the M2
- Shed fire in Marden, Tonbridge
Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage
Checked : Friday 5th December. Updated : Thursday 4th December
- Playground Festival: New festival of creativity for babies, young children and families coming to Kent
- KCC Leader’s statement on Tunbridge Wells water supply disruption
- Extended Fastrack timetable to boost Dover’s public transport links
Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage
Checked : Friday 5th December. Updated : Monday 1st December
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 5th December. Updated : Thursday 4th December
- 4 December – Oxo Good Grips pasta strainer recalled over ‘serious health risk’
Click for The Action Fraud Alerts Webpage
Checked : Friday 5th December. Updated : Thursday 4th December
- Report Fraud service goes live
Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage
Checked : Friday 5th December. Updated : Thursday 4th December
- Calbee Group UK Ltd recalls Calbee Hot & Spicy Chips and Calbee Pizza Chips because of undeclared mustard and celery
Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage
Checked : Friday 5th December. Updated : Friday 5th December
- 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.
Don’t Let Fake AI Images Ruin Your Christmas Shopping
Find out how to spot a fake image and avoid shopping scams
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
Watch Out For Fake NHS Cold Calls
GP surgeries are warning of scam calls impersonating the NHS
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.
How To Stop Nuisance Phone Calls
Unwanted phone calls can be a real nuisance. This guide will help explain what to do if you’re plagued with unwanted calls and give tips on how to block them.
Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) 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 | |
| Chapel Wood in Ash-cum-Ridley |
On Monday 24th of November between 16:00 and 18:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep. Crime Report No. 46/207449/25 |
| Ash Road in Ash-cum-Ridley |
Between 15:00 on Friday 28th of November and 12:15 on Monday 1st of December. Somebody stole a horsebox, FJ65***, from business site. Crime Report No. 46/206233/25 |
| Crockenhill and Well Hill | |
| Firmingers Road in Shoreham |
Between 20:00 on Monday 1st of December and 05:30 on Tuesday 2nd of December. Somebody broke into a commercial property. They stole garden machinery. Crime Report No. 46/206797/25 |
| Dunton Green and Riverhead | |
| Scotts Way in Riverhead |
Between Monday 3rd of November and Friday 7th of November. Somebody damaged a Vauxhall Astra parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/206047/25 |
| Aisher Way in Riverhead |
Between 08:15 on Tuesday 25th of November and 08:15 on Thursday 27th of November. Somebody damaged the lock on a donation bank outside a store. Crime Report No. 46/206351/25 |
| Edenbridge North and East | |
| Swan Lane in Edenbridge |
Between 22:30 on Tuesday 2nd of December and 06:30 on Wednesday 3rd of December. Somebody broke into a garage at a residential property. Nothing was stolen. Crime Report No. 46/207348/25 |
| Eynsford | |
| Pollyhaugh in Eynsford |
Between 17:00 on Sunday 30th of November and 10:00 on Monday 1st of December. Somebody damaged windows at a business property. Crime Report No. 46/206548/25 |
| Fawkham and West Kingsdown | |
| Hever Road in West Kingsdown |
On Monday 1st of December around 22:56. Somebody stole a black Nissan Navara, YB71***, from a driveway. Crime Report No. 46/206910/25 |
| Sevenoaks Town and St John’s | |
| High Street in Sevenoaks |
On Sunday 30th of November between 19:00 and 22:00. Somebody damaged a vehicle parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/206547/25 |
| Swanley St Mary’s | |
| Rowan Road in Swanley |
Between 10:00 on Thursday 20th of November and 16:00 on Thursday 27th of November. Somebody damaged a Lexus parked in the road. Crime Report No. 46/206058/25 |
| Swanley White Oak | |
| Leydenhatch Lane in Swanley |
Between 18:00 on Monday 1st of December and 07:00 on Tuesday 2nd of December. Somebody stole a yellow JCB, FL18***, they also damaged another yellow JCB FG18*** at a business address. Crime Report No. 46/206762/25 |
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Here is a reminder about the service arrangements for Ash & Ridleys news and forthcoming events.
The next “Zoom” service of Morning Worship from Ash will be on Sunday 7th December
Sunday 7th December
On Sunday 7th December at Ash we will be holding a service of Morning Worship at 08:00 (BCP) and Morning Worship at 10:00 – this service will be available on “Zoom”
At 12:00 our church choir will be singing Christmas Carols at Woodlands Garden Centre and they would be pleased to have your company to join with them in the singing. Carol sheets will be provided – please come and help us raise money for the Ellenor Hospice and maybe do a bit of Christmas shopping whilst you are there.
Next Sunday at Ridley there will be a service of Holy Communion at the usual time of 9.00am, followed by refreshments.
In the evening there will be a Carol Service at 6.00 pm. Always something to look forward to with refreshments after the service kindly hosted by Maggie Howe at Ridley Court Farm. All are welcome – get there early!
ADVENT SERVICES via ZOOM
On Wednesdays 3rd, 10th, and 17th December (8pm) – Online. Three reflective services for Advent: dim the lights, light a candle, and join us for a time of calm during the busy Christmas preparations.
More details from the Rev’d Dorothy at revdmcgarvey@gmail.com. Here is the “Zoom” link:
Meeting ID: 957 9602 9697 Passcode: 192592
Ash Church Christmas Post
The Ash Christmas Post will be operating again this year with all proceeds helping to support the church. Cards will be delivered to addresses in New Ash Green or in Ash village as far as Pease Hill
The cost will still be 20 pence per card, please bundle your cards with the appropriate fee and put them in the collection boxes in the church or the Hartley Estates office in New Ash Green which will be available from the beginning of December. The last collection dates are Sunday 14 December in the church, or Thursday 18 December at Hartley Estates.
Envelopes do not need to have the full Royal Mail postal address but please make sure that they show the recipient’s name, as well as the house number or name and the neighbourhood or road.
Volunteers to help with the delivering of cards will be very welcome – contact Carol, James or Cameron Clark.
Ash Church Christmas Tree Festival 2025
With thanks to Jean Bentley for organising we are pleased to announce that our annual Christmas Tree Festival will take place on Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th and Monday 15th December – please see attached poster for more details. If you are able to help on any of the days with Welcoming and/or refreshments that would be very much appreciated. We are also looking for more Tree entries, especially from families – why not mark a special occasion in your family with a Festival entry? Please contact Jean for more details: jeanbentley51@gmail.com
Messy Christmas – Saturday 20th December – 3:00pm
Christmas comes to Messy Church! Fawkham & Hartley Church Centre, Ash Road, Hartley.
Crib Service
With regret we are not able to hold a Crib Service this year at Ash. It had been planned for
Sunday 21st December but this will now be a service of Morning Worship at 10:00
WASSAIL 2026
Make a note of the date – Saturday 10th January 2026 – 4:00 – 7:00pm
starting in NAG Village Hall and then moving to the Orchard (Weather permitting). See the “Wild about New Ash Green” Facebook page for more details soon – see you there!!
If you are in need of prayer, help or support of any kind please do get in touch with a member of the ministry team – please see the Ash Church Website: https://www.ash-church.org.uk/
Tuesday 30th December 2025
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If you have information about any of these crimes, please phone Kent Police on 101 and quote the Crime Report No.
in Edenbridge
Crime Report No. 46/220813/25
in Fawkham
Crime Report No. 46/221339/25
in West Kingsdown
Crime Report No. 46/221235/25
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Crime Report No. 46/220326/25
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Crime Report No. 46/220807/25
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Crime Report No. 46/221241/25
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Crime Report No. 46/220734/25
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