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New housing at former Civic Centre unanimously approved
Plans have been unanimously approved for new housing at the former Bromley Civic Centre.
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Young people with SEND invited to Local Offer Live event in Bromley
Young people with special educational needs and disabilities aged 14 to 25 are being invited to attend SEND Local Offer Live for Young People.
South Londoners jailed in May including support worker who stole from vulnerable man
Our monthly round-up of the south London criminals sentenced to prison in May 2026.
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Bromley supports Diabetes Prevention Week 2026
Residents are encouraged to check their risk of type 2 diabetes and take simple steps to stay healthy during Diabetes Prevention Week.
Person dies after being hit by train at Eden Park station
A person has died after being hit by a train at Eden Park station, affecting train services.
'I lost everything when my son's e-bike battery went up in flames'
A mum's Bromley home was devastated in 15 minutes in a fire caused by her son's e-bike battery - and she has warned others to "buy from a proper shop".
'A huge privilege' - Bromley's new mayor appointed
Councillor Christine Harris has been appointed as Bromley’s new mayor.
South east London to see record-breaking heat as temperatures hit 33C
South east London is set to swelter in record-breaking heat this bank holiday as temperatures could soar to 33C.
Two arrested after man found unconscious in road near Grove Park
Two men have been arrested after a man was found unconscious in the road on Downham Way in the early hours of this morning
All the Southeastern trains not running this May bank holiday weekend
Several Southeastern trains will not run this May bank holiday weekend.
Trading Standards alert: Rogue traders exploiting emergency situations
Emergency repair scams are becoming more common across the borough, prompting the warning to residents to check trader credentials and stay alert to high pressure tactics to avoid being scammed.
Step back two billion years with Bromley’s Millennium Rock walk
Residents and visitors are invited to explore the ancient heritage of Bromley’s Millennium Rocks through a self‑guided walk featuring the 19 Millennium Rocks located across the borough.
Join the conversation on SEND and preparing for adulthood
Young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), parents and carers are invited to help shape support for preparing for adulthood in Bromley.
Fly-tippers caught dumping sacks beside recycling banks in Bromley
Two men have been prosecuted after being caught on CCTV dumping rubbish bags next to recycling banks in Bromley.
Fly-tipping investigations result in successful prosecutions
Fly-tipping incidents captured on CCTV have resulted in two prosecutions, underlining the council’s ongoing commitment to tackle fly-tipping.
Bromley man who asked child to send sexual photos avoids prison
Bromley man Michael Hawkins was sentenced after he pleaded guilty to child sex offences.
'I was left traumatised' - Mums share experiences of Bromley maternity services
Bromley residents have rated King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust maternity services in a new report - with communication and staffing highlighted as key issues.
Disabled man ‘shaken’ after ‘attack and robbery’ in train near Bromley
A disabled man has been left “shaken and extremely distressed” after reportedly being attacked and robbed by a stranger.
New Mayor of Bromley appointed
Councillor Christine Harris is the new Mayor of Bromley, His Majesty the King’s representative for the borough, having been appointed at the council’s AGM last night (18 May 2026).
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.