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Trading Standards alert: Beware of courier fraud
Courier fraud criminals impersonate police and banks to steal money and valuables. Trading Standards is reminding residents to stay vigilant: hang up and verify details independently.
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Planning approval granted for National Sports Centre refurbishment
A planning application to refurbish and enhance the National Sports Centre in Crystal Palace has been approved unanimously at the Development Control Committee meeting on 23 July.
Bromley’s Armed Forces commitment achieves national Gold Award
Ongoing work to support Bromley’s Armed Forces community has led to further national recognition, with a prestigious Gold Award being achieved, which follows a silver award just a year ago.
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Fly-tipping prosecution follows furniture dumping near recycling banks
A fly-tipping incident has resulted in a successful prosecution, underlining the council's ongoing commitment to tackle the illegal dumping of waste.
New Crystal Palace Park Visitor Centre officially opens
The Mayor of Bromley officially opened the new visitor centre in Crystal Palace Park on Saturday 18 July as part of the celebratory weekend held for the completion of a regeneration programme.
Love parks and greenspace?
Park visitors and residents are being invited to share their opinion about parks and open spaces as part of the annual park user satisfaction survey.
World-famous Crystal Palace Dinosaurs removed from Heritage at Risk Register, as the park’s multi-million-pound regeneration works complete
Specialist regeneration works have delivered transformation in Crystal Palace Park, the hidden gem and historic landscape considered the world’s first theme park, as the works programme concludes.
Plaistow Lane closed following discovery of void
Plaistow Lane is being closed to traffic following the discovery of a void near to the junction with Plaistow Green roundabout, with investigation work starting tomorrow, Tuesday 14 July.
Third annual AIM Job Fair helps young people connect with employers in Orpington
Young people from across the borough met employers, training providers and education partners at the third annual Aspire, Inspire, Motivate (AIM) Job Fair in Orpington.
Ongoing investigation seeks witnesses to identify serial fly tippers in Chislehurst
Witnesses are being sought as part of an investigation regarding a series of fly-tip incidents. Anyone supplying information leading to a prosecution could be eligible for a £500 enviro-crime reward.
Downham man harassed neighbours with repeated bogus 999 calls about fires
Brian Jones was convicted of harassment for repeatedly making false 999 calls reporting a fire.
Council meetings live
When a council meeting is being broadcast live online, viewers will be able to follow this, with the meeting streamed on this page.
All of the Southeastern trains to be cancelled this week
A series of overnight engineering works across the Southeastern network will cause disruption, with services cancelled, diverted, or replaced by rail-replacement buses.
Bromley road to remain closed for a week after burst pipe causes 'significant' damage
A burst water main that caused major disruption in Bromley is expected to keep a road closed for at least a week.
Summer holiday club places available for Bromley children and young people
Families in Bromley can now book places on a wide range of fun and enriching holiday activities taking place this summer through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme.
Burst water main shuts Bromley Common causing major disruption
A burst water main has caused major disruption to residents in Bromley.
Jailed in June: Killer driver, pervy masseur & evil knifeman put away in South London
Our round-up of the south Londoners jailed in June 2026.
The Bromley area where executions may have taken place on a village green
Elmers End is a suburban district in south-east London whose name may originate from a place of execution.
The Bexley and Lewisham trains affected by works this weekend
Engineering work is taking place between St Johns, Grove Park, and Hither Green, including on the lines between Hither Green and Sidcup.
David Bowie's childhood home in Bromley is being transformed
The Bromley house at 4 Plaistow Grove is where the iconic musician lived from age eight to 20 and began writing the songs that would later define his career.