Sevenoaks News
News from Sevenoaks and the Sevenoaks district in west Kent, including Swanley, Westerham and Edenbridge. We report on Sevenoaks District Council, planning and green-belt decisions, court cases, fire and rescue incidents and travel on the M25, M26 and A21.
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Crime & Justice Suspect Arrested After Alleged Distraction Theft Targeting Bank Customer in Maidstone
Kent Police detained a male suspect after a man reportedly had cash stolen from his vehicle following a withdrawal at a Maidstone town…
27 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Swanley Cocaine Dealer Jailed After Kent Police Seize Drugs and Cash
Breaking news from Kent A drug dealer operating in Swanley has been jailed after Kent Police seized cocaine, cash and drug paraphernalia…
25 June 2026 -
Council Updates Kent Councils Moving Bin Collections to Early Morning During Heatwave
Several Kent councils are shifting waste collection rounds to start as early as 5am during the heatwave, and residents are being urged to…
22 June 2026 -
Council Updates Sevenoaks District Council Approves £2.2 Million Investment in Edenbridge Leisure Centre
Sevenoaks District Council has voted to spend £2.2 million upgrading Edenbridge Leisure Centre, promising modernised changing rooms, an…
18 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Dangerous driver jailed after head-on collision in Sevenoaks
A motorist who allegedly drove at extreme speed through Sevenoaks before crashing head-on into another car has been sentenced to prison…
15 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Sevenoaks dangerous driver jailed after head-on collision and extreme speeding
Sevenoaks dangerous driver jailed after head-on collision and extreme speeding Kent Police announce that a driver who travelled at extreme…
14 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Fatal collision near Sevenoaks prompts police appeal for witnesses
Kent Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is seeking dashcam footage and witness information following a deadly crash near the…
14 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Fatal collision near Sevenoaks: Kent Police appeal for witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage
Fatal collision near Sevenoaks: Kent Police appeal for witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage Kent Police is investigating a fatal collision…
14 June 2026 -
Council Updates Sevenoaks councillors to weigh freehold transfer versus long lease for The Stag venue
Sevenoaks District Council will soon consider offering the town council either The Stag’s freehold at current-use valuation or a 30-year…
10 June 2026 -
Crime & Justice Stolen Golf Carts Recovered Within Half Hour After Edenbridge Break-In
Swift Kent Police response leads to rapid recovery and arrests following burglary at golf course premises According to Kent Police…
4 June 2026 - Crime & Justice
Kent Police Appeal for Information After Two Miniature Horses Reported Stolen Near Edenbridge
Kent Police Appeal for Information After Two Miniature Horses Reported Stolen Near Edenbridge Officers have issued a public appeal with…
31 May 2026 -
Crime & Justice Vehicle Theft in Sevenoaks Prompts Kent Police CCTV Appeal
Officers release images seeking public help to identify person connected to reported theft The Search for Answers Kent Police have launched…
30 May 2026