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New Crystal Palace Park Visitor Centre officially opens
The Mayor of Bromley officially opened the new visitor centre in Crystal Palace Park on Saturday 18 July as part of the celebratory weekend held for the completion of a regeneration programme.
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Park visitors and residents are being invited to share their opinion about parks and open spaces as part of the annual park user satisfaction survey.
World-famous Crystal Palace Dinosaurs removed from Heritage at Risk Register, as the park’s multi-million-pound regeneration works complete
Specialist regeneration works have delivered transformation in Crystal Palace Park, the hidden gem and historic landscape considered the world’s first theme park, as the works programme concludes.
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Plaistow Lane closed following discovery of void
Plaistow Lane is being closed to traffic following the discovery of a void near to the junction with Plaistow Green roundabout, with investigation work starting tomorrow, Tuesday 14 July.
Third annual AIM Job Fair helps young people connect with employers in Orpington
Young people from across the borough met employers, training providers and education partners at the third annual Aspire, Inspire, Motivate (AIM) Job Fair in Orpington.
Ongoing investigation seeks witnesses to identify serial fly tippers in Chislehurst
Witnesses are being sought as part of an investigation regarding a series of fly-tip incidents. Anyone supplying information leading to a prosecution could be eligible for a £500 enviro-crime reward.
Downham man harassed neighbours with repeated bogus 999 calls about fires
Brian Jones was convicted of harassment for repeatedly making false 999 calls reporting a fire.
Council meetings live
When a council meeting is being broadcast live online, viewers will be able to follow this, with the meeting streamed on this page.
All of the Southeastern trains to be cancelled this week
A series of overnight engineering works across the Southeastern network will cause disruption, with services cancelled, diverted, or replaced by rail-replacement buses.
Bromley road to remain closed for a week after burst pipe causes 'significant' damage
A burst water main that caused major disruption in Bromley is expected to keep a road closed for at least a week.
Summer holiday club places available for Bromley children and young people
Families in Bromley can now book places on a wide range of fun and enriching holiday activities taking place this summer through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme.
Burst water main shuts Bromley Common causing major disruption
A burst water main has caused major disruption to residents in Bromley.
Jailed in June: Killer driver, pervy masseur & evil knifeman put away in South London
Our round-up of the south Londoners jailed in June 2026.
The Bromley area where executions may have taken place on a village green
Elmers End is a suburban district in south-east London whose name may originate from a place of execution.
The Bexley and Lewisham trains affected by works this weekend
Engineering work is taking place between St Johns, Grove Park, and Hither Green, including on the lines between Hither Green and Sidcup.
David Bowie's childhood home in Bromley is being transformed
The Bromley house at 4 Plaistow Grove is where the iconic musician lived from age eight to 20 and began writing the songs that would later define his career.
Transformed Walnuts Leisure Centre reopens
A celebration for the reopening of the transformed Walnuts Leisure Centre took place in Orpington town centre on Thursday 2 July with crowds of residents joining for the festivities.
Mystery as dozens of fish dead in Beckenham river amid pollution incident
An investigation is underway after dozens of fish died in a river in Cator Park, Beckenham, South London. The cause remains unknown
Bromley Central Library service on summer tour around the town centre during library closure
As the Bromley Central Library building closes to prepare for its new home on the High Street, the library service is on tour around the town centre over summer to provide temporary provision.
Trading Standards alert: To call or not to cold call
Beware of flyposting and doorstep scams.