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Friday 6th February 2026

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
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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

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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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.

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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
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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)
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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)
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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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Click HERE for full details on the Consumers’ Association (Which?) website.


Road Works

Sevenoaks

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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.
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