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Trading Standards Alert: Spray foam insulation scam warning
Bromley Trading Standards is warning residents not to be pressured into accepting spray foam insulation work from cold callers as doing so can risk being overcharged and experiencing substandard work.
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New service to help young people achieve a healthier weight and improve wellbeing
Gro Health is a new initiative now underway to provide in-person and digital support, helping children and young people to reach a healthy weight and develop skills to help maintain this long-term.
Half of all waste now recycled by London’s top recycling borough
News that over half of all waste is now being recycled by London’s top recycling borough is being welcomed.
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Join the adventure with Bromley Scouts for the 60th anniversary
Residents are encouraged to join the adventure with Bromley Scouts for Bromley’s 60th anniversary, with volunteers being sought at groups across the borough, so more young residents can get involved.
Desilting at Kelsey Park lake completes ahead of schedule
The desilting work at Kelsey Park is now virtually complete, with benefits to ducks, other birds and wildlife, with further improvement work in the park also planned.
Special activities to commemorate Bromley’s 60th anniversary
Residents are invited to come together to celebrate Bromley’s 60th anniversary, with a special activity programme commemorating the occasion, including through the borough’s much-loved libraries.
Trading Standards alert: Romance fraud warning
Bromley Trading Standards are reminding readers of the sad reality that not everyone on dating sites are genuine, with advice on how to avoid falling victim to romance fraud.
St Paul’s Cray Library reaches finals for library of the year
In recognition of important and innovative support provided locally, St Paul’s Cray Library have been selected as finalists for The Bookseller’s Library of the Year award for 2025.
‘Sad news’ as Bromley Scope charity shop set to close this summer
Scope has confirmed that it will be closing its Bromley charity shop this summer.
Bromley burglar left elderly couple feeling violated by ransacking their home
Thief Brian Farias has been jailed for thefts committed in Beckenham and Bromley.
Man dies after suffering head injury in assault outside Bromley Sainsbury’s
A man who suffered a serious head injury in an assault in Bromley has died
Serious of road closures across Bromley could last for 18 months
A series of road closures could hit Bromley for 18 months.
Erith stalker and Primark thief armed with knife among latest in court
Our round-up of the cases at Bromley and Bexley Magistrates' Courts this week.
All the increased allowances set for Bromley councillors - including £45k for leader
Bromley councillors are set to receive higher allowances under a new scheme.
£480k spent in Bromley on pothole repairs and compensation in three years
Bromley Council has spent £480,000 on pothole repairs and compensation in three years.
Local volunteers commended at Mayor’s Awards
Dedicated volunteers from across the borough have been commended at the Mayor of Bromley Awards, including volunteering efforts that span the entirety of Bromley’s sixty years as a borough.
Littering prosecutions as part of clean streets campaign
Residents are being reminded of the importance of not littering following a series of prosecutions, with litter being unsightly and related street cleaning being costly.
Bexley thief ransacked shop just two days after court let him off the hook
Daniel Wodley has been jailed after he ransacked a Co-op in Bexley.
'Shopliftings stings are coming to more areas of Bromley - the criminals can sod off'
Detective Superintendent Luke Baldock said the Operation Kelleher shoplifting stings will soon be rolled out in Beckenham and Bromley town centre.
Croydon man charged after Bromley assault victim left fighting for life
A man from Croydon has been charged after a serious assault in Bromley left a man fighting for his life.