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Southeastern trains leaving Charing Cross and Waterloo cancelled this weekend
Several Southeastern trains will be cancelled, diverted, or replaced by buses this weekend.
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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.
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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.
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.
Residents return to Mottingham Library following refurbishment
The newly refreshed Mottingham Library reopened its doors to loyal customers and new users alike, as many residents came together to explore the new facilities at the reopening.
New look revealed for the Walnuts Leisure Centre
As the multi-million-pound transformation of the Walnuts Leisure Centre continues to progress, the new look of the pool and leisure centre has been revealed.
Winter holiday club places on offer for Bromley’s young people
Families in Bromley can enjoy a wide range of fun and enriching activities this winter through the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF), organised by Bromley Council and its partners.
The three Bromley businesses EXPOSED for employing illegal workers
Three Bromley businesses have been publicly named and fined for hiring staff who were not legally allowed to work in the UK.
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.
Independent Bromley councillor joins Conservatives
An independent Bromley councillor has joined the Conservatives and will contest her seat for the Tories in next year’s council elections.
Direct Payment support provider appointed
A new provider to help residents manage direct payments is in place, with directly employed Personal Assistants also being supported as part of the new arrangements.
The south east London restaurant finalists in Asian Food & Drink Awards
Four restaurants in south east London have been named as finalists at the Asian Food & Drink Awards 2025.
Southeastern trains stopped in Bromley and Lewisham this weekend
Several Bromley and Lewisham trains will be cancelled this weekend due to station closures and engineering work.