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Bromley’s most popular secondary schools revealed for the new school year
The latest data from the Department for Education shows which secondary schools in Bromley are the most popular with families.
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Open House Festival is back celebrating Bromley Borough's rich heritage
Celebrations of Bromley’s rich heritage is back in town with Open House Festival getting underway. New venue The Royal Bell joins returning favourites Scadbury Moated Manor and Crofton Roman Villa.
Mayor slaps down Reform’s bid to take Bromley out of Greater London Authority
A Reform UK councillor’s bold bid to take his borough out of the Greater London Authority’s (GLA) remit has received mixed responses from local politicians but has been effectively ruled out by the Mayor of London.
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Lewisham, Bromley, Dartford and Sidcup Southeastern trains cancelled
Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week.
Bromley chicken shop, bar and lounge fined total of £150k for illegal workers
Three Bromley businesses have been named and shamed for employing illegal workers.
Bromley teen with autism picked for England cheerleading team
Bromley’s Coco Brown, 16, has been selected for Team England’s adaptive abilities cheerleading squad to compete at the 2026 World Championships in Florida, alongside her sister Tabitha.
Statement on the passing of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent
The Council is saddened to learn of the passing of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Kent and extends its sincerest condolences.
Trading Standards alert: Text message scam warning
Bromley Trading Standards is reminding residents to be extremely cautious of suspicious text messages, which are increasingly being used by fraudsters to steal personal and financial information.
Major housing development approved in Bromley Town Centre
Planning approval has been granted for a mixed-use redevelopment at One Westmoreland Road in Bromley Town Centre comprising 138 much-needed homes and high-quality commercial office space.
Permission granted for new housing in St Paul’s Cray
An application for 68 new affordable homes in St Paul’s Cray, Orpington, has received planning approval. This marks the next development in the council’s ‘Bromley Homes for Bromley People’ programme.
More than 100 families attended 'magical' book event at park in Bromley
The Little Free Library is aimed at school children and is designed in the shape of a TARDIS.
Southeastern train disruptions hit Bromley and Orpington as school term begins
This week, several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses due to overnight engineering works as the school term commences.
New data reveals that most Bromley revenge porn cases go unprosecuted
New data reveal Bromley has seen very few revenge porn cases in the past five years, and most didn’t result in prosecutions.
Popular Bromley boutique hotel appoints new head chef with 24 years of experience
The Royal Bell in Bromley has appointed Michael McDaid as executive head chef, alongside celebrity chef Aldo Zilli heading Aldo’s Pizza and Zilli Caffé.
Free blood pressure and pulse checks for Know Your Numbers 2025
Know Your Numbers returns for Bromley residents this autumn, offering free blood pressure and pulse checks from One Bromley partners, led by Public Health, Bromley.
Trading Standards alert: Suspicious websites warning
Residents are being reminded to stay alert when browsing or shopping online, with advice to avoid suspicious websites and to verify the legitimacy of any site before entering personal details.
Bromley, Bexley, and Dartford Southeastern trains affected this final week of August
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this last week of August.
Rio and Kate Ferdinand move out of Bromley to make ‘fresh start’ in Dubai
Rio and Kate Ferdinand have revealed they have moved to Dubai with their children for “a new chapter” and “a fresh start”.
Several busy Bromley roads set for temporary closures
Several roads in Bromley are set for temporary closures at the end of this month.
The south east London borough with the most crimes in the past month
New data from the Metropolitan Police has revealed which borough in south east London had the most criminal offences reported in July.