Council suggests £60 wheelie bin as Xmas present
For those struggling with what to get their loved ones for Christmas this year, Bromley Council has come up with an unusual alternative gift idea…
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Wretch 32 and Lisa Maffia open Beckenham art gallery
UK grime artist Wretch 32 and former So Solid Crew member Lisa Maffia performed the ribbon cutting ceremony at the launch of a new art…
Bromley children’s services making “steady progress”
Bromley children’s services is making “steady progress” according to a recent Ofsted ‘monitoring visit’ as the local authority looks to make improvements after it was…
Beckenham Poppy Appeal hits record £34,500
The Beckenham Rotary Club, which organises the annual Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal in Beckenham, has collected a record sum from local residents. With a…
Police launch appeal following fatal motorcycle crash
Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died following a collision in Beckenham last week. At around 9.50pm on Friday, 10 November 2017, police…
New ‘parent buddy’ school run website goes live
A Beckenham mother has launched a new website which helps local parents find other ‘parent buddies’ to share the school run with. Natasha Adom, 37,…
Local Swimalong raises money for Zambian charity
A total of 27 enthusiastic swimmers recently took part in a fundraising event organised by Rotary Beckenham to raise money for the charity Fighting Poverty…
Ollie and Dollie opens for business
The much anticipated opening of a new quirky family concept store on Beckenham High Street took place this weekend. News in Beckenham went along to…
Renowned male choir gear up for local charity gig
A prestigious male choir will be holding a charity concert at a Beckenham church this Saturday in support of St Christopher’s Hospice and the Edward…
Beckenham Fireworks set to return with a bang
Beckenham Fireworks is back and this year’s extravaganza promises to be bigger and better than ever. This year’s event, which will take place on Saturday,…