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The south east London areas set to be part of a crime 'blitz'
Bromley, Bexleyheath, Lewisham and Woolwich will see a major police surge this summer as part of a national crackdown on shoplifting, street crime and anti-social behaviour.
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Plans to convert Bromley's former Civic Centre into flats refused
Plans to convert Bromley’s former Civic Centre into mostly one-bedroom flats have been refused due to a lack of natural light.
Free parking at busy Bromley car park to be scrapped
Free parking at a Bromley car park will soon be scrapped.
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South Londoners jailed in June 2025 including two bus drivers and killer paedo
Our round up of the south London jailed in June 2025 including two bus drivers and two murderers.
Beckenham shoplifter banned from every Co-op in England strikes again
Prolific shoplifter David Brent has been jailed for stealing from Boots.
Trading Standards alert: Help stop scam mail with SCAMnesty
Bromley Trading Standards is advising residents to be cautious about postal scams and to send unwanted scam mail to the National Trading Standards Scams Team to help stop postal scams.
West Wickham Library reopens to enthusiastic crowd
The much-anticipated reopening of West Wickham Library took place on Friday 27 June, as many eager residents joined the celebrations to explore the new facilities.
Southeastern trains to Lewisham and Bexleyheath cancelled this week
Southeastern trains through Sidcup, Lewisham, Bexleyheath and Dartford will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this week.
As many as nine new homes could be built on Bromley Common green belt
New plans could see as many as nine more new homes built on green belt land in Bromley Common.
Well-loved murder mystery TV show adaptation set for Bromley theatre
The popular TV show Midsomer Murders is set to play at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre next year in a brand-new theatrical production.
Bromley named the happiest place to live in south east London
Bromley has been named as the happiest place to live in south east London.
The most expensive streets in Bromley where houses sell for more than £6million
New data has revealed Bromley’s least and most expensive streets to buy a house – with one street where houses sell for over £6 million.
The latest food hygiene ratings in Bromley including Costa, Sainsbury's and more
Environmental health officers have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across Bromley.
I went for coffee in Bromley and I felt like I was in Greece instead
The Greek restaurant in Bromley that makes you forget you're in south London
Most shocking court cases in 2025 including puppy thief and paedo Bromley teacher
We round up the most shocking south east London court cases in 2025 so far.
Dad and son 'distraught' and 'heartbroken' over closure of Bromley school
Parents with children at a Bromley private school that just announced its closure have launched a fundraiser in an attempt to save it.
South east Londoners left waiting for justice as Woolwich court backlog soars
Locals are facing long waits for justice as the case backlog at Woolwich Crown Court rose by 40 per cent.
Flag raising ceremony recognises armed forces in Bromley
In support of the nation’s armed forces, a flag raising ceremony was held in Bromley Town Centre today (Thursday 26 June) in the lead up to Armed Forces Day.
Company prosecuted for planning breach on Green Belt land
A company using Green Belt land to sort and crush waste materials has been prosecuted for failing to comply with a planning enforcement notice.
All the empty shops in Bromley's shopping centres and high street
From big high street giants to smaller businesses - the empty shops in Bromley's town centre.