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These are the south east London nightclubs readers say they miss the most

South east London has said goodbye to some of its most beloved nightclubs.

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Bromley dad who sent sexual messages to girl, 13, in prison again for TikTok activity

A Bromley dad who was jailed for sending filthy messages to a 13-year-old girl is now back behind bars after he was caught contacting teen girls on TikTok. 

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Trading Standards alert: Stay vigilant against spray foam scams

Growing reports of spray foam insulation scams in Orpington and Beckenham have led Bromley Trading Standards to warn residents to stay vigilant and say no to cold callers.

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New ‘super asphalt’ trial as part of expanded road repair programme

Bromley Council is more than doubling its road resurfacing programme to over £5 m in the coming year and speeding up pothole repairs by trialling a new ‘super asphalt’.

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South Londoners jailed in January including gunman rapper and paedophile tourist

Our round-up of the south Londoners sentenced to prison time in January.

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Bromley among London’s cheapest boroughs for renting in 2026

Bromley has been named one of the cheapest London areas to rent, according to recent data.

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Kelsey Park bridge update as final touches to bridge are made

The installation of the bridge over Kelsey Park Lake will start next month, in the middle of February, with final construction work continuing away from the park.

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Walnuts Leisure Centre transformation sees further progress on site

Fit out works are now underway at the Walnuts Leisure Centre, while most of the main construction works have been completed for the multi-million-pound transformation of the centre.

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Two teenagers robbed at knifepoint on train near Bromley

Two teenagers were robbed at knifepoint on a train near Bromley North.

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Holocaust Memorial Day marked in Bromley

Faith and community group representatives joined residents and guests at a moving and poignant service for Holocaust Memorial Day today, Tuesday 27 January at Bromley’s Council Chamber.

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Call 999 if you see missing boy, 17, with Lewisham and Bromley linls

Police are searching for a teenager with Lewisham and Bromley links who has gone missing.

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Meet the South London Costa baristas who have brewed their way to national final

Two London baristas from Bromley and Orpington have reached the UK and Ireland finals of Costa Coffee’s 2026 Barista of the Year competition.

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'This is why protecting Bromley's greenbelt should be a top priority'

Conservatives pledge to protect greenbelt, oppose Sadiq Khan’s housing targets, and back brownfield-first development.

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Bromley named fifth most peaceful place to live in England

New data has revealed that Bromley is among the most “peaceful” places to live in England.

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How a future folk music legend transformed British theatre

New audio drama "Theatre Workshop" tells how Ewan MacColl and Joan Littlewood’s Salford company shaped British theatre. Features "Dirty Old Town".

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Kent Police's most wanted including suspects who may be in Bexley and Bromley

Our round-up of the individuals named on the Kent Police most wanted list.

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Thousands oppose huge 2,200 home build on green belt parkland

A proposal to build 2,200 homes on parkland that is part of Bromley’s green belt has been opposed by thousands.

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‘Outstanding achievement’ as Bromley primary schools respond to latest rankings

Primary schools in Bromley are celebrating new Department for Education data putting them among the highest performing in the borough

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Adult Services transformation continues as early Care Quality Commission inspection report is published

The regulator of Adult Social Services, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), has published its first report on how the council delivers services to its residents.

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Where you can watch The Traitors finale in south east London

South east London is firmly in the grip of Traitors fever, as the BBC smash-hit returns for its nail-biting finale.