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Have your say on the borough’s future in Local Plan consultation
Residents, businesses and local groups are invited to help shape the future of Bromley by taking part in the newly launched consultation for the borough’s emerging Local Plan.
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Reform UK candidate wins Bromley Common and Holwood by-election
Reform UK candidate Alan Cook has won the Bromley Common and Holwood by-election, defeating the Local Conservatives with a turnout of 28%.
Bromley Common and Holwood By-Election result
At the by-election held on Thursday 24 July, Alan Cook from Reform UK is duly elected as the new ward councillor for Bromley Common and Holwood Ward.
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Eltham teen caught with heroin, crack and cannabis in Abbey Wood
Drug use, drink- and drug-driving, abusive behaviour, and a string of supermarket thefts were among the offences dealt with when Bromley magistrates sat last week.
Croydon Road, Penge closed to help complete emergency demolition
Croydon Road, Penge, will be closed to traffic on Thursday evening, 24 July.
Man in his 80s dies and another taken to hospital after house fire in Bromley
A man in his 80s has died after a house fire in Bromley.
Summer Reading Challenge returns to Bromley
The sun is out and school holidays are getting underway, which can only mean it is time for the children’s Summer Reading Challenge across Bromley libraries.
The highest and lowest performing GP surgeries in Bromley based on patient ratings
New data has revealed Bromley’s highest and lowest rated GP surgeries for this year based on patients who use them.
The south east London primary school where pupils say 'teachers really care about us’
A Bromley primary school has been praised by Ofsted for its strong sense of community, well-behaved pupils and a curriculum designed to help every child succeed.
South Londoners jailed in July so far including paedo teacher and drill rapper
Our round up of the south London criminals jailed in July 2025 so far.
The Bexley and Bromley Parks among UK’s best with 2025 Green Flag Awards
Several parks across Bexley and Bromley have been officially recognised as some of the finest in the country, after winning prestigious Green Flag Awards for 2025.
The award-winning Bromley parks for you to explore this summer
With summer here and the longer days inviting us outside, Bromley offers some of the capital’s most beautiful green spaces.
Exciting movie schedule this weekend at Bromley Vue cinema
Vue Bromley’s weekend lineup includes Superman, Jurassic World Rebirth, 28 Years Later, and animated favourites like Smurfs and Elio.
Teen seen dancing around Eltham McDonald’s waving machete in front of kids
A man was seen dancing with an unsheathed machete at McDonald's on The Yorkshire Grey roundabout in Eltham.
The Bromley Common and Holwood Ward by-election preview
A Bromley by-election is taking place next week following the death of a councillor.
Penge family business 'financially ruined' after forced 'temporary' closure
Owners of a convenience store in Penge say their family business is being financially ruined after being forced to “temporarily” close over a month ago.
Woman steals £140 worth of candles from Bromley Boots she was already banned from
Shoplifter Kristie Mcintosh has appeared in court after she stole candles from Boots at The Glades in Bromley.
Bromley wins Jubilee Trophy of the London Youth Games after an exciting finale weekend at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Bromley has won the prestigious Jubilee Trophy of the London Youth Games following the momentous LYG Finals Festival weekend at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 4 to 6 July.
Bromley man says he downloaded 19,000 child abuse images 'out of curiosity'
Shaun Taylor-Thompson avoided prison after he was caught with 19,000 abuse images last year but he's now back in court.
The independent coffee shop bringing bold Vietnamese coffee to Bromley
The independent coffee shop in Bromley's town centre offering a bold new approach to coffee.