News Sep - Oct 2025

10 September 2025 - Police hunt for suspect after alleged assault involving hatchet in The Row, New Ash Green
Victim treated at Darent Valley Hospital, but injury not described as serious
Dartford Messenger

16 September 2025 - Sevenoaks council unveils plans for more than 17,000 homes across district after massive housing target hikes - including option at Pedham Place
Sevenoaks council announce plans to build 17,000 homes over the next 15 years to meet new government targets.  This includes 580 houses south of Redhill Wood in New Ash Green.  Local councillor for NAG concerned about lack of local infrastructure there.
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30 September 2025 - Hartley Crime Report: September
Crimes mentioned on e-watch were: Theft of vehicle - 3 (Church Road (2), Chapelwood Road)
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30 September 2025 - Longfield Crime Report: September
Crimes mentioned on e-watch were: Theft - 2 (Kent Road - 1, Main Road - 1)
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08 October 2025 - Kent restaurant winners at Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2025
Sher-e-Bangla in Station Road wins best Kent takeaway of the year; while Spice Village in New Ash Green wins best Kent chef award
News Shopper

25 October 2025 - Kent women speak about their experience of menopause
Article features interview with lady from Longfield, whose experience of a traumatic menopause led her to give up her career and retrain as a wellness coach
Kent Messenger

31 October 2025 - Hartley Crime Report: October
Crimes mentioned on e-watch were: Criminal damage - 3 (Woodland Avenue, Church Road, Eaton Square); theft of wheelie bin - 1 (Manor Drive)
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31 October 2025 - Longfield Crime Report: October
Crimes mentioned on e-watch were: Theft of vehicle - 1 (Pinden), Theft from Vehicle - 1 (Main Road), Criminal Damage - 4 (Main Road - 1, West Shaw - 1, Fawkham Road - 2)
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