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Action taken to stop and close illegal waste site
Four vehicles have been seized on green belt land in St Mary Cray as part of ongoing work to stop fly-tipping and unauthorised waste disposal.
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A celebration of young people’s creativity
A vibrant new youth art installation, Art Conversations at Masons Hill, has opened at Bromley Youth Justice Service (YJS), showcasing creativity and resilience through over 30 unique artworks.
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Southeastern trains in Bromley and Bexley cancelled this week
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled or replaced by buses this week due to engineering work.
The cheapest petrol stations in south east London ahead of Christmas
Fuel prices might not be the most festive topic, but with unleaded and diesel rising throughout November, plenty of south east Londoners will be looking to save money before Christmas.
Georgian home in historic Bromley village up for sale for £2.3million
A stunning five-bedroom Georgian-style home in Downe Village is on sale for £2.3m, offering an acre plot, elegant interiors, multiple receptions and tranquil rural surroundings.
Magic arrives in Bromley as Christmas mailbox to Santa opens for kids
Howden Insurance has reopened its North Pole Mail Service, inviting children to post letters to Santa and receive personalised replies at branches including Bromley and Kingston.
Southeastern trains leaving Charing Cross and Waterloo cancelled this weekend
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this weekend.
New affordable terraced homes planned for Mottingham
Plans are emerging for 10 affordable terraced homes on Castlecombe Road in Mottingham with residents invited to join engagement sessions about this next ‘Bromley Homes for Bromley People’ development.
Further community use sought at Melvin Hall
The current tenant at Melvin Hall in Penge has decided not to proceed with a new lease, with the council now beginning the process for seeking further community use of the building.
Plan for new Bromley leisure centres with one £17m refurb and rebuild of another
Bromley is set for two new leisure centres as the £17million refurbishment of one nears completion and the rebuild of another has been approved.
Waste vehicle seized in Bromley 'could be crushed' over fly-tipping
A vehicle carrying a full load of waste has been seized in St Mary Cray.
Work to construct Kelsey Park bridge underway
Work to replace the much loved bridge across the lake in Kelsey Park is now underway, including some of the preparation work in the park as well.
Vehicle seized as part of ongoing battle to prevent fly-tipping
As part of the council’s continuing enforcement to prevent potential fly-tipping, a vehicle has been seized in St Mary Cray.
Planning approval granted for new West Wickham Leisure Centre
Construction of the new West Wickham Leisure Centre will get underway in the coming weeks after the application was unanimously approved at Development Control Committee on 27 November.
Moving Orpington cancer car will save £700k a year - but money not 'primary driver'
An NHS trust predicts it will save around £700,000 a year by moving inpatient haematology care from an Orpington hospital but claims money is not the “primary driver” of the proposal.
South Londoners jailed this month including paedo priest and killer drink driver
Our monthly round-up of the south London criminals who have been sentenced to prison time.
The Victorian hotel in Bromley that’s getting new lease of life after being ‘at risk’
After decades of unuse, Bromley’s iconic Royal Bell is reopening, bringing back a historic landmark to the community.
Why Sundridge Park is one of Bromley’s most desirable neighbourhoods
Sundridge Park - often simply called Sundridge - is one of south east London’s most quietly appealing neighbourhoods.
Bromley and Bexley trains cancelled by works this weekend
Several Southeastern trains in Bromley and Bexley will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this weekend.