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Checked : Monday 5th January. Updated : Monday 5th January

  • Missing man from Barham, Canterbury
  • CCTV images released after Sittingbourne distraction theft
  • Missing teenager from Chatham found
  • Witnesses and dashcam sought after fatal collision near Iwade
  • Witnesses sought to Gillingham assault
  • Images issued after man pulled down steps in Maidstone
  • CCTV appeal following criminal damage in Dover
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Checked : Monday 5th January. Updated : Monday 5th January

 Has links to Medway and London.

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Checked : Monday 5th January. Updated : Monday 5th January

  • Police dog assists with drugs seizure, suspected dealers arrested – Folkestone
  • Court appearance after house targeted in Sevenoaks
  • Tribute issued by family after fatal collision in Gillingham
  • Multiple charges secured against suspected Canterbury shoplifter
  • Charges following fatal collision in Gillingham
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Checked : Tuesday 6th January. Updated : Monday 5th January

  • Single-vehicle crash in Sutton Valence, Maidstone
  • House fire in Ashford
  • Shed fire in Folkestone
  • Vehicle fire in Chestfield
  • Derelict building fire in Canterbury
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Checked : Tuesday 6th January. Updated : Monday 29th December

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Checked : Tuesday 6th January. Updated : Monday 5th January

  • 3 January – Tesco recalls various Tesco Pates because of incorrect use by dates
  • 30 December – Waitrose bottled water recalled because of the possible presence of glass
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Checked : Tuesday 6th January. Updated : Monday 5th January

  • Recall: BOSS Sugar Free Persian Pistachio Nougat
  • Recall: Waitrose No1 Deeside Water
  • Recall: Tesco Pates
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Checked : Tuesday 6th January. Updated : Monday 5th January

  • Nestlé recalls several SMA Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula as a precaution because of the possible presence of cereulide (toxin)
  • Tesco recalls various Tesco Pates because of incorrect use-by dates
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Checked : Tuesday 6th January. Updated : Tuesday 6th January

  • 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.
  • Hawkenbury, Babylon Lane: Road closed 31st December – 7th January to allow for the removal of a dangerous leaning tree. …
  • Tunbridge Wells, A26 Eridge Road: Temporary traffic lights in place near Ramslye Road junction for South East Water works. Expect delays in the area.
  • Hildenborough, B245 Tonbridge Rd: The traffic signals near the junction with Leigh Road are all out. Please use caution on the approach.
  • Tunbridge Wells, A26 London Road: Temporary traffic lights until 7th January near High Street junction for South East Water leak repair works. Expect delays in the area.
  • Brasted, Hogtrough Hill: Road closed until 8th January due to icy conditions. Alternate route via: Pilgrims Way, Brasted Hill and The Nower.
  • Shoreham, Redmans Lane: Road closed 2nd January for up to 8 days due to ice on the carriageway. …
  • Halstead, Cadlocks Hill: Road closed 5th – 11th January due to ice on the carriageway. Diversion via: Watercroft Lane and Old London Road
  • Wrotham, A20 London Road: South East Water main leak at the Labour in Vain Road junction. KCC has hand salted the area and ice signage in place. Approach with caution. Expect delays in the area.
  • Allington, A20 London Road: Temporary traffic lights in place between Beaver Road and 20/20 Roundabout. Expect delays in the area.

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What You Need To Know About Weight Loss Jabs And Supplements

They may be effective – but there are side effects too

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

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Latest Alerts From Kent Trading Standards

As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to refresh the knowledge that helps keep you and your loved ones safe from scams, especially those who may not be online.

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


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.
Crockenhill and Well Hill
Woodmount
in Crockenhill
Between 18:00 on Saturday 3rd of January and 11:00 on Sunday 4th of January. Somebody stole both number plates from a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/1824/26
Dunton Green and Riverhead
London Road
in Dunton Green
On Thursday 1st of January around 21:45. A group of young people stole a case of beer and energy drinks from a store.
Crime Report No. 46/1159/26
Eynsford
Lullingstone Park
in Eynsford
On Thursday 1st of January between 09:00 and 14:00. Somebody damaged fencing to a fishing lake and stole a trail camera.
Crime Report No. 46/943/26
Farningham, Horton Kirby and South Darenth
Montgomery Road
in Horton Kirby and South Darenth
On Thursday 1st of January between 12:00 and 20:00. Somebody damaged the wing mirrors of a Mercedes A150 parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/1037/26
Penshurst, Fordcombe and Chiddingstone
Brooklands Farm Close
in Penshurst
On Saturday 3rd of January between 17:57 and 19:57. Somebody broke into a residential property and stole a grey Porsche Macan from a driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/1572/26
Sevenoaks Northern
Otford Road
in Sevenoaks
On Saturday 3rd of January between 21:15 and 23:15. Somebody stole a ring left briefly unattended in a gym.
Crime Report No. 46/1718/26
Sevenoaks Town and St John’s
High Street
in Sevenoaks
On Wednesday 31st of December around 21:40. Two people broke into a take-away restaurant.
Crime Report No. 46/1024/26
Swanley St Mary’s
Heathwood Gardens
in Swanley
On Friday 2nd of January between 19:40 and 20:00. Two people attempted to gain access to a vehicle and caused damage to it.
Crime Report No. 46/1491/26
West Harold
in Swanley
On Friday 2nd of January around 20:40. Somebody damaged the windscreen wiper on a vehicle parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/1222/26
Swanley Centre
in Swanley
On Saturday 3rd of January between 17:30 and 17:57. A group of young people damaged a table in a fast food restaurant.
Crime Report No. 46/1690/26
Swanley White Oak
Selah Drive
in Swanley
On Saturday 27th of December between 06:05 and 06:20. Somebody broke into a Volkswagen Caddy and stole a backpack containing tools.
Crime Report No. 46/1005/26
Lullingstone Avenue
in Swanley
On Saturday 3rd of January around 04:38. Somebody attempted to gain access to two vehicles parked in the road.
Crime Report No. 46/1425/26
Westerham and Crockham Hill
London Road
in Westerham
On Saturday 3rd of January between 00:45 and 01:12. Somebody set fire to fence panels and a garden shed at a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/1106/26

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Tuesday 30th December 2025

Issue 2352

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Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Monday 29th December

  • CCTV images released after fatal collision in Gillingham
  • Renewed appeal for witnesses to serious collision – Larkfield
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Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Monday 29th December

 Has links to Tunbridge Wells and Essex.

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Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Monday 29th December

  • Suspected burglar swiftly charged following Ashford break-in
  • Men jailed after tonne of cannabis seized in Gravesend
  • Ashford robbery suspect to appear in court
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Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Monday 29th December

  • Notification
  • Shed fire in Charing
  • Updated: House fire in Hamstreet
  • Car fire on M25
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Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Monday 29th December

  • Wise impersonation email
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Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Monday 29th December

  • 24 December – John Lewis Wooden Roast Dinner toy recalled over choking risk
  • 23 December – Recall for Xiaomi power bank due to fire risk
  • 23 December – ‘Serious’ choking risk prompts recall for Orchard Toys’ Jungle Heads & Tails game
  • 23 December – Extension lead sold via Amazon, eBay, The Range and B&Q Marketplace recalled
  • 24 December – Recall for Orbea Avant bicycles due to injury risk
  •  23 December – Tesco recalls Christmas Chocolate Flavoured Cupcakes because they may contain milk
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Checked : Tuesday 30th December. Updated : Tuesday 30th 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.

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Safest Ways To Shop In The Sales

Essential tips to avoid being scammed when you’re shopping online on Boxing Day and beyond

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


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.
Edenbridge South and West
High Street
in Edenbridge
On Friday 26th of December around 18:42. A male stole four donation bags left outside a hospice.
Crime Report No. 46/220813/25
Fawkham and West Kingsdown
Brands Hatch Road
in Fawkham
On Sunday 28th of December between 10:00 and 13:00. Somebody stole a watch left in a hotel room.
Crime Report No. 46/221339/25
Terrys Lodge Road
in West Kingsdown
On Tuesday 23rd of December between 17:00 and 18:00. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/221235/25
Otford and Shoreham
Knighton Road
in Otford
Between 00:01 on Wednesday 17th of December and 22:07 on Thursday 25th of December. Somebody broke into a residential property, stole multiple items and two vehicles from the driveway.
Crime Report No. 46/220326/25
Seal and Weald
Weald Close
in Sevenoaks Weald
Between 13:00 on Monday 22nd of December and 07:00 on Tuesday 23rd of December. Somebody stole a recently delivered parcel from a doorstep.
Crime Report No. 46/220807/25
Swanley White Oak
The Oaks
in Swanley
On Saturday 27th of December around 21:02. Somebody damaged a fence panel at a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/221241/25
Westerham and Crockham Hill
Lodge Lane
in Westerham
On Friday 26th of December between 09:00 and 15:45. Somebody smashed a window of a residential property.
Crime Report No. 46/220734/25

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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

 Has links to Canterbury.

 Has links to Kent, Slough in Berkshire and Isleworth in London.

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Please Find Attached Numbers 5 To 8 Of The 12 Frauds Of Christmas.

Feel free to share with family and friends and via your social media.

Click HERE for full details on the Kent Fraud Alert System website.


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.
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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Click for The KP Appeals Webpage

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
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Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Thursday 11th December

 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
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Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Wednesday 10th December

  • Book your vaccines ahead of Christmas
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Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Thursday 11th December

  • Car fire in Ramsgate
  • Chimney fire in Tenterden
  • Dustcart waste fire in Westgate on Sea
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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
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Click for The Latest scam alerts from Which? Webpage

Checked : Friday 12th December. Updated : Tuesday 9th December

  • Costa Coffee scam
  • Arthritis UK scam calls
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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. …

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.


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
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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