South Darenth and Horton Kirby Community

South Darenth and Horton Kirby Community Given that the admins on the original group have left after the actions of a few deluded members, this page has been set up as a no-nonsense alternative.

This is a local information and discussion page. Having seen the issues the admins had on the original group page, this page has a zero tolerance on bullying, racism, sexism (infact any ism at all) Admins decision is final and questioning of this will also not be tolerated. We are supposed to be a community, act like one! Any photographs posted to this page are assumed to be in the public domain a

nd free to use for the good of the page, NO COPYRIGHTED PHOTOGRAPHS PERMITTED. All posts to this page are made by the poster only and not to be made on behalf of a third party, all third party posts will be removed. Other Local Groups to consider:

Lost pets
Helping to find and reunite lost pets
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1034516346906530

Local Parish Council page
Run by the Parish Clerk to keep the community up to date with council issues and events
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HKSDPC

Local business page
Page for local business to advertise
https://www.facebook.com/groups/hksdlocal

Local buying page
Aplace to privately buy and sell in the local area
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Forsalehksd

NEW Local Group (as of 2020)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HKandSD

Product recall https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CwEqqL4DF/
09/06/2026

Product recall

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CwEqqL4DF/

⚠️ Waitrose & Partners recalls 4 Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns because of undeclared barley.

🔴 Product details:
Pack size: 4 x Richly Fruited Hot Cross Buns
Best before: 06 June 2026

✅Advice for consumers
If you have bought the product and have an allergy to barley do not eat it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.

➡️More information: https://loom.ly/WKjoBiU

Doctors strike in Junehttps://www.facebook.com/share/1H3kwiTaaK/
08/06/2026

Doctors strike in June

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Resident doctors at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust will be taking industrial action for 5 consecutive days, from 07:00 on Monday 15 June until 06:59 on Friday 19 June 2026.

We’re working hard to make sure patient care continues safely throughout this period.

Please keep the following in mind:
• If you have an appointment, please attend as planned unless we contact you to reschedule.
• People who need urgent or emergency care should continue to come forward as normal.
• For non-emergencies, use NHS 111 online or call 111.
• Call 999 in life-threatening situations only.
• More information on accessing local health services is available at 👉 StopThinkChoose.co.uk

👉 For guidance on when to use 999 or visit A&E:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/

👉 For local updates, Trust-specific information and FAQs:
https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/resident-doctors-strike-june

📢 We will be sharing further updates as they become available, so please keep an eye on our channels.

This Wednesday
07/06/2026

This Wednesday

Local crime report
05/06/2026

Local crime report

Witnesses neededhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1Jd1gJVaiq/
02/06/2026

Witnesses needed

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Jd1gJVaiq/

Officers investigating a collision on the A2 at are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.

Kent Police was called to the coast bound carriageway near to the Pepper Hill junction at about 2.35am on Monday 25 May 2026 where it was reported a blue Audi A3 had driven the wrong way on the carriageway, colliding with a Fiat 500.

Officers attended, along with SECAMB and KFRS.

Two passengers from the Fiat 500, a 20 year old woman and a 21 year old man were taken to hospital to be treated for their injuries.

Both passengers have since been discharged and are recovering at home.

A 21 year old man was also arrested at scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting 25-0151.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.

Witnesses neededhttps://www.facebook.com/100064862405398/posts/1407644404740960/
26/05/2026

Witnesses needed

https://www.facebook.com/100064862405398/posts/1407644404740960/

Witnesses and dashcam footage are sought following a collision in .

Kent Police was called to Princes Road at about 10.44pm on Monday 25 May 2026 where a fire engine was involved in a collision with an e-scooter at the junction with Darenth Road.

Officers along with SECAMB attended the scene and the rider of the e-scooter, a 21 year old man was taken to London hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

Anyone who saw the collision, or who might have seen the vehicles beforehand, is urged to contact police.

Dashcam footage can also be uploaded here -
https://kep.uk.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/ew-sl-042-26

Witnesses should call 01622 798538 or email [email protected], using the reference EW/SL/042/26.

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