New Mayor of Bromley appointed
Councillor Kim Botting of Orpington Ward was elected Mayor of Bromley for 2018-19 at the annual meeting of the council last Wednesday. As one of…
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MP admits he was wrong voting against gay marriage
Beckenham MP Bob Stewart yesterday admitted he was wrong for voting against gay marriage and has now called for same-sex couples to be allowed marry…
Bowie’s Beckenham Oddity seeking prize donations
Bowie’s Beckenham Oddity is urging local businesses to help support their annual fundraising event by donating prizes for the raffle and tombola. This year’s festival…
Beckenham sisters become world Jiu Jitsu champions
Two Beckenham sisters saw off stiff competition last month to become international junior Jiu Jitsu champions. Eleven-year-old Zuri Blackman and 14-year-old Nia Blackman both took…
Local woman braves hot coals for Bromley Mencap
A local businesswoman braved hot coals recently as she took part in a fire walking challenge in aid of Bromley Mencap – smashing her fundraising…
Charity talent show on the hunt for local stars
An annual talent contest, which raises money for a local Cystic Fibrosis charity, is on the lookout for performers and sponsors. Bromley’s Got Talent –…
Care home development up for architecture award
A housing development consisting of 60 new care homes located close to Beckenham Hill station has been shortlisted for a prestigious national architectural award. Hazelhurst…
Work begins on Eden Park High School construction
Work has begun on the construction of Eden Park High School in Beckenham which, when finished, will house up to 1,600 pupils. The Education of…
Tory chairman refuses to resign over “extermination” comments
The chairman of the Beckenham Conservative Association, who faced a fierce backlash after calling for the “extermination” of the local Liberal Democrats, has refused to…
Beckenham local election results
Clock House: Vanessa Allen (Labour) – 2,638 – ELECTED Ian Dunn (Labour) – 2,386 – ELECTED Josh King (Labour) – 2254 – ELECTED Christopher Phillips…