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Following summer breaks, local music groups are busy rehearsing for their Autumn and Christmas events so here are some that we hope you might like to support. At St. Georges Church, Beckenham: Sun 15 Nov, 17:00: St Georges Chamber Orchestra, season’s opening concert Sat 28 Nov,...

Dear Residents,   Please find below the crime record for the period from 16th to 31st October ‘26. The good news is we’ve had no vehicles stolen in the last fortnight. Unfortunately, there were two burglaries in the last fortnight.  One of these occurred just as the victims...

Planning in Transition: What Major Changes Could Mean for Bromley Planning is often seen as a local issue, with decisions made by councillors at committee meetings and guided by local policies. However, a series of national, regional and local reforms currently underway could significantly change how...

Shortlands Library’s temporary base in St Mary’s Church Friends’ Room is to open three days a week from 23rd October 2026. In addition to the current Mondays and Saturdays the Library will now also open on Fridays from 9.30am-1pm and 2-5.30pm. There will also be additional...

Dear Residents,   Please find below the crime record for the period from 1st Oct to 15th Oct ‘26. Generally speaking, not too bad with plenty of days with nothing to report. Worrying to see that there was another card theft at Esso Tesco Express Westmoreland Road.  If you’re...

Thames Water will be closing Beckenham Lane, Bromley from Monday 19th October 2026 for up to five days whilst they install a new water supply to a property.   The road will be closed outside 87 Beckenham Lane, which falls in between the junctions of Meadow Road and Ravensbourne...

Recently there have been some incidents on the forecourt at the Esso Tesco Express, Westmoreland Road where victims have had their bank cards either cloned or stolen at either cashpoint. The suspect approaches and says they can help the victim and even if the victim...