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Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Riverside Road in Sidcup.
An acre of shrub and grassland was destroyed by the fire. There are no reports of any injuries.
Control Officers took the first of four calls at 1659 and mobilised crews from Eltham, Bexley, Lee Green and surrounding fire stations to the scene. The fire was extinguished by 1859.
Source: LFB (22/04.2026)
If you receive a password reset email for your social media, online
banking, email or shopping account that you didn’t request, it could be a
sign that someone is trying to access your account without your
permission.
These emails aren't always a sign that you've been hacked, but
it's important to know how to respond. Our tech expert, Tom Morgan,
explains how to tell if the email is genuine, and what steps you should take next if you didn’t make the password reset request yourself.
Source: Which? ( 22 Apr 2026)
Viruses are a persistent problem. A single mistake, such as clicking on a
dodgy link or opening an unknown file, is all it takes for your
computer to become infected.
Once a virus is on your system, it can
steal personal data or even lock your files entirely. Fortunately,
there are some simple steps to remove it. Plus, we've got some top-notch antivirus recommendations to prevent it from happening again.
To see our Best Buy antivirus software
and to get 1-to-1 help with your tech, you can join Which? Tech Support
and chat to our friendly experts on the phone or by email, as often as
you need.
Find out more about the support on offer
Source: Which? (22 Apr 2026)
'Recovery fraud' is when you've lost money in a previous scam and then
scammers contact you claiming they can help get the money back. This is
almost always not true – it's just another attempt to steal from you
again.
We've recently seen an example of this where fraudsters are
impersonating Coinbase, a cryptocurrency company, and sending out dodgy
emails claiming to recover funds lost to an 'unauthorised transaction'.
See how this scam works and what to do if you're targeted.
Source: Which? (22 Apr 2026)
Today, 22 April, marks Stephen Lawrence Day. This year’s theme, ‘Every Future Needs a Foundation’, highlights the importance of giving young people the skills and support they need to reach their full potential.
Since Stephen’s tragic murder in 1993, far too many more lives have been lost to violence, leaving lasting impacts on families and communities. On the anniversary of Stephen’s death, we pause to reflect and honour all those lives lost to violence and consider how we, as a partnership and as individuals, can stand up to racism and hate, and work towards a safer, more inclusive future for all. 💚
Hate and knife crime don’t just affect the victim — they impact families, friends, and entire communities. We are committed to working together to keep Bexley safe. We will not tolerate hate crime or knife crime.
Report incidents:
👉www.met.police.uk or call 101
👤 Anonymous reporting: www.crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111
🚨 In an emergency, always call 999
Support is available for victims, witnesses, and families:
🤝 London Victim and Witness Service: 0808 168 9291
🌐 Services via www.bexley.gov.uk/hate-crime
Find out more: www.stephenlawrenceday.org
#StephenLawrenceDay #KeepingBexleySafe #EveryFutureNeedsAFoundation
Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/429652/Stephen-Lawrence-Day
📢This week is Stalking Awareness Week, a period to highlight the impact stalking has on victims and to strengthen our collective understanding of how to recognise and respond to it.
Stalking is not about isolated incidents — it’s a pattern of unwanted, fixated, and obsessive behaviour that causes fear or distress. It can include repeated messages, unwanted gifts, monitoring someone’s movements, showing up uninvited, or using technology to track or harass.
This week, we will be raising awareness of Stalking and support. Join us!
👉 Bexleyheath Shopping Centre (outside the Entertainer), Monday 20 April, at 2pm. Come talk with us, get safety information and resources.
👉 Suzy Lamplugh Trust will also be holding a virtual conference titled ‘Fatal Fixation: Understanding the Link between Stalking and Homicide’ on Tuesday 21 April, 10am – 1pm. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fatal-fixation-understanding-the-link-between-stalking-and-homicide-registration-1984759321559?aff=oddtdtcreator
Victims often describe feeling constantly watched, controlled, or unsafe. Many minimise their experiences or worry they won’t be believed. That’s why awareness matters.
This week, we encourage everyone to:
📝Learn the signs of stalking and understand that it is a criminal offence
👂Listen and take concerns seriously
💡 Know where to signpost for support
❌Challenge myths that minimise or excuse stalking behaviour
Together, we can help create an environment where victims feel believed, supported, and safe to seek help. 💚
#KeepingBexleySafe #StalkingAwarenessWeek
Stalking is a crime. You are not overreacting. If you’re worried about someone’s behaviour, help is available. 💚
This #StalkingAwarenessWeek, make a commitment to raising awareness and educating yourself on what to do if you or someone you know thinks they are being stalked.
For more information, visit www.bexley.gov.uk/vawg
Source: https://www.metengage.co.uk/Alerts/A/429648/Stalking-awareness-week
Good afternoon,
Due to ongoing incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) along Sidcup High Street over the past few evenings, a Dispersal Zone has been authorised by Inspector Evans under Section 35 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act.
This power allows officers to take swift and effective action to prevent further ASB.
Under this authority, officers may:
These powers should be used where necessary and proportionate to prevent further anti-social behaviour.
Officers attending Sidcup High Street during this period are encouraged to make use of this power where appropriate. If ongoing ASB is observed, please contact the police on 101 to report it so that we can respond accordingly.
Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tackled a grass fire near Riverside Road in Sidcup. An acre of shrub and grassland was destroye...
