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 NOTICE: GRASS SPRAYING IN PROGRESS 

Please be advised that the sports pitch is being treated with grass spray for maintenance.

 Spraying Date: Monday 13th October

 Closed Until: 1800hrs Tuesday 14th October

 Affected Area: Entire Sportsfield

 Please avoid the sportsfield during this period to ensure safety and allow proper treatment to take effect

Thank you for your cooperation

 Greenlands Team

 

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e-watch NEWSLETTER 2314 (Tuesday 19th August 2025)

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Tuesday 19th August 2025

Issue 2314

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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August

  • Witness appeal following serious collision near Wrotham
  • Pedestrian seriously injured during collision with a car in Sevenoaks
  • Appeal following fatal collision in Whitstable
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August

 Has links to Faversham, Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Thanet and Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.

 Has links to Tunbridge Wells and Essex.

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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Saturday 16th August

  • Suspects charged in Gravesend murder investigation
  • Missing woman from Maidstone safely located
  • Haul of suspected stolen parts linked to the theft of dozens of Land Rovers across UK
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August

  • Get ready for the bank holiday weekend
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August

  • Join KFRS as an on-call or day-crewed wholetime firefighter
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August

  • Farm fire in Rainham
  • Outbuilding fire in Dymchurch
  • Grass alight in West Malling
  • Restaurant kitchen fire in Staplehurst
  • Man rescued from kayak in Dartford
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Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August

  • “The Missing Project” to be displayed at Deal Library to mark World Suicide Prevention Day
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August

  • Social media ads impersonating Michael Mosley
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Friday 15th August

  • 14 August – Farmfoods’ Ultimate Keralan Chicken Curry recalled
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Monday 18th August

  • Recall: Wacker Neuson BP1000 and BP14000
  • Recall: Croydex Devoke Mirror and Croydex Rydal Mirror
  • Recall: Counterfeit Pop Mart Labubu Plush Toys
  • Safety Report: Electrical Meat Grinder
  • Safety Report: Set of Five Black and Green Earrings
  • Safety Report: Insect Killing Light Box
  • Safety Report: Baby Sensory Toys Play Set (sold via Etsy)
  • Recall: Miss Summer Dresses and Outfit Sets
  • Safety Report: Stainless Steel Telescopic Ladder 3.8m
  • Recall: Waitrose & Partners Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Friday 15th August

  • Waitrose recalls Waitrose & Partners Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta because of undeclared mustard
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Checked : Tuesday 19th August. Updated : Tuesday 19th August

  • 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.
  • Aylesford, Forstal Road: Temporary traffic signals in place until 22nd August to allow for emergency carriageway repairs by KCC Highways.
  • Maidstone, A229 College Road: 1 lane closed on A229 College Road and on Knightrider Street for SGN gas works. Expect delays in the area.
  • Swale, A249: Lane closure in place northbound from 26th August to 5th September to allow for verge maintenance.
  • M20 J3-J1 Both directions: Due to an overturned vehicle, the M20 London bound carriageway has been closed between J3 and J1. …

 

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Scam Alert: New Parking Fine Scam Text

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Warning Issued Over Branded Kids’ Magnesium Gummies

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Latest Alerts From Kent Trading Standards

This week we want to remind all residents to use the 159 number if you receive a potential scam call. Watch the 30 second explainer video here.

Click HERE for full details on the KCC Public Protection website.

Bike Marking

 

The Police

 

Bike Marking event at New Ash Green family fun day

Tue 19 Aug 10:30

 

On Tuesday 19th August 2025, officers from the Sevenoaks Community Safety Unit, will be attending the Sevenoaks District Council Family Fun Day at The Minnis, New Ash Green, DA3 8HH

The event will be running from 10:30AM to 1.30PM and officers will be offering a free pedal bike security marking service, for high value bikes,  throughout the event. Please bring your bikes with you and we can mark them during the event.

 

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Tuesday 8th July 2025

Issue 2302

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Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Monday 7th July

  • Missing girl from Gillingham found safe
  • Fatal incident involving a cyclist in Tonbridge
  • Missing child from Wales thought to be in Maidstone
  • New image issued after Faversham shop worker threatened
  • Fatal collision at Stelling Minnis near Canterbury
  • Arrest following serious assault in Snodland
  • Missing teenage girl from Dartford
  • Cash machine thefts in north Kent and Medway

Click for The KP Most Wanted Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Saturday 5th July

 Has links to Medway.

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Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Monday 7th July

  • Missing child from Wales safely located
  • Former doctor jailed for seven years following sexual assaults on patients
  • Suspect arrested following roadside drugs search – Chatham
  • Heroin and crack cocaine charges – Medway
  • Man jailed for murdering baby in Ramsgate
  • Crackdown results in disruption to 18 drugs supply lines in Kent

Click for The Kent Fire and Rescue Service Incidents Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Monday 7th July

  • Trees alight on A2070, near Hamstreet
  • Derelict building fire in Chatham
  • Notification
  • Woodand fire in Dartford

Click for The Kent County Council News Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Monday 7th July

  • Top table change at KCC
  • KCC Leader writes to the Minister for Future of Roads about the increase in Dartford Crossing charges
  • KCC Leader writes to the Home Secretary about funding for unaccompanied asylum seeking children
  • Take control this Alcohol Awareness Week

Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Wednesday 2nd July

There are no new headlines today but you can still use the link to access the webpage.

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Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Friday 4th July

  • WordPress targeted by hackers

Click for The Latest product recalls from Which? Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Friday 4th July

  • 1 July – Recall for various Wall’s Classic Scotch Eggs, sold in Tesco, due to salmonella
  • 3 July – MiniDream 5-in-1 Baby Activity Gym removed from sale
  •  2 July – Recall for charger base for electric toothbrush, sold via TikTok, due to serious fire risk

Click for The Trading Standards Product recalls & Safety Notices Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Monday 7th July

  • Recall: John Lewis & Partners Carnival Floor Cushion
  • Recall: YISHIFD Laptop Charger
  • Safety Report: John Lewis – iCandy Peach 7
  • Recall: Next – Miss Summer Dresses and Knitted Top, Shorts and Headband Outfit Set

Click for The Food Standards Agency Allergy alerts Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Monday 7th July

  • Woodstock Foods recalls Woodstock Vanilla Cr�me Crowns because of undeclared hazelnuts (nuts)

Click for The KCC Traffic Information Webpage

Checked : Tuesday 8th July. Updated : Monday 7th July

  • Maidstone, King Street: Closed Westbound 1st-8th July due to emergency UKPN low voltage mains repair works near to the junction with A249 Wat Tyler Way. …
  • Tonbridge, A227 Shipbourne Road: Road closed 3rd July for up to 21 days to allow for KCC Highways sink hole repair works. …

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An urgent warning has been issued to pet owners after an owner unknowingly purchased a counterfeit flea treatment online that caused the cat to become seriously ill.

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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.
Ash and New Ash Green
Redhill Wood
in Ash-cum-Ridley		 Between 00:01 on Friday 27th of June and 16:31 on Wednesday 2nd of July. Somebody stole the front number plate from a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/114405/25
Brasted, Chevening and Sundridge
Chesterfield Drive
in Chevening		 Between 00:01 on Monday 30th of June and 12:00 on Tuesday 1st of July. Somebody stole the rear number plate from a Renault parked on a driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/112629/25
Dunton Green and Riverhead
London Road
in Dunton Green		 Between 22:00 on Thursday 19th of June and 00:05 on Friday 20th of June. Somebody damaged CCTV cables in a recreation ground.
Crime Report No. 46/115071/25
Aisher Way
in Riverhead		 On Monday 30th of June around 15:00. Somebody stole a purse from a bag in a store.
Crime Report No. 46/113449/25
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Tilmans Mead
in Farningham		 On Thursday 3rd of July between 11:00 and 12:00. Somebody tried to damage the roof of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/114969/25
Fawkham and West Kingsdown
Brands Hatch Road
in Fawkham		 On Wednesday 2nd of July around 21:35. Somebody caused damage to a vehicle as it was travelling along the road.
Crime Report No. 46/114852/25
Halstead, Knockholt and Badgers Mount
Main Road
in Knockholt		 On Friday 27th of June around 21:12. Somebody caused damage and stole slate topping slabs from the wall of a residential driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/114873/25
Seal and Weald
Robinwood Drive
in Seal		 On Tuesday 1st of July around 12:00. A group of young people tried to steal a motorbike, causing damage.
Crime Report No. 46/113540/25
Sevenoaks Northern
Cramptons Road
in Sevenoaks		 On Thursday 3rd of July around 01:31. Somebody broke into a Toyota Hilux and stole a saw.
Crime Report No. 46/114231/25