Council awards £520 million environmental contracts
A series of environmental contracts have been signed off by Bromley Council to the tune of more than £520 million over a possible 16-year period….
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Demelza Hospice Care celebrates 10-year anniversary
Demelza Hospice Care for Children, which provides specialist care and emotional support for children with terminal conditions and their loved ones in Beckenham and the…
Shop in Focus – Villagers Fine Sausages
Villagers Fine Sausages, an independent sausage shop run by founder and owner Ron Etheridge, has been serving the Beckenham community for almost 25 years. News…
Spanish club makes finals of national children’s awards
A Beckenham-based Spanish activity club for kids has been announced as a finalist in a national children’s awards. La Pinata Language Club, which provides extracurricular…
Beckenham Library celebrates 80th anniversary
Beckenham Library has been celebrating its historic 80-year anniversary with a range of community events throughout March. The library, which is situated on Beckenham Road…
Council Tax bills to rise by more than 5 per cent
Beckenham residents will see their council tax bills rise by 5.79 per cent when the new financial year begins at the end of March. The…
Beckenham doctor’s surgery upgraded to ‘Good’
A Beckenham doctor’s surgery has been upgraded to ‘Good’ from ‘Requires Improvement’ following a recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection. Manor Road Surgery received an…
Local family launch new Cystic Fibrosis charity
Years of hard work and dedication have finally paid off for a local family who recently received confirmation that their new charity has now been…
Model railway club gears up for Open Day
A local model railway club are inviting residents to their free Open Day which takes place today (February 20) at St George’s Church Hall. The…
Plans unveiled for mini-roundabout at busy junction
Local councillors are looking to improve road safety at a busy Beckenham Junction and have set out proposals for the installation of a new roundabout…