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Arrests were made in St Paul's Cray after a raid at this barber's shop.

Police arrest 12 as part of Operation Big Wing crackdown on mobile phone thieves

Drugs, mobile phones and a stolen motorbike were uncovered by Bromley Police yesterday as part of the London wide Big Wing operation.

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Seeniyan Sivasothy, 70, was last seen on May 22.

Diabetic pensioner missing from Bromley home

A 70-year-old diabetic man has been missing from his Bromley home since Wednesday.

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Jacqueline Chapman going through some dance moves.

Chislehurst belly dancer brings exotic touch to suburbs

You might think leaving your job as a nurse with four children and a mortgage to pay is madness.

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Bromley and Chislehurst MP Bob Neill with pubs minister Brandon Lewis (right) and local councillors at rally to save The Porcupine.

Porcupine pub demolition setback for Lidl as Bromley Council express planning concerns

The demolition of the Porcupine pub, in Mottingham, has suffered a setback after Bromley Council expressed concerns over the fact supermarket Lidl has yet to submit for planning permission on the site.

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(L to r) Jenny Munro, managing director of Biggin Hill Airport Ltd, John Harrison, scholarship winner 2013, Alina Davidson presenting the flight bag and  Captain Gary Merchant, scholarship administrator and a captain with Easyjet.

Biggin Hill flying scholarship worth £9,000 awarded in memory of British Airways pilot

A flying scholarship worth £9,000 has been awarded at Biggin Hill Airport in memory of a former instructor.

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Police activity close to the scene where a man was murdered in John Wilson Street, Woolwich. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo.

Beckenham MP Bob Stewart calls for change to Human Rights Act after Woolwich soldier murder

Beckenham MP Bob Stewart has called for a change to the Human Rights Act following the murder of a soldier in Woolwich yesterday, allowing Britain to deport those who vocally denounce the country.

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Arrests were made in St Paul's Cray after a raid at this barber's shop.

Bromley officers make six arrests as Operation Big Wing targets phone thieves

Bromley officers have made six arrests today as part of a London wide operation targetting phone thieves.

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New Free Schools to provide over 120 reception places in Bromley and Beckenham

New Free Schools will open in Bromley and Beckenham next year providing more than 120 reception places in the borough.

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Jeremy Forrest, 30, will stand trial next month.

Petts Wood teacher Jeremy Forrest to stand trial next month over child abduction

A former Petts Wood teacher accused of abducting a teenage girl will stand trial next month.

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Lottery fraudsters targeting Bromley’s vulnerable residents

Fraudsters are targetting Bromley residents with promises of big lottery prizes and financial rebates, according to the borough’s Trading Standards.

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Campaigners took to the streets of Bromley on Saturday to prevent a badger cull.

Campaigners fight to stop badger cull on streets of Bromley

Campaigners took to the streets of Bromley on Saturday to protest against proposed badger culls in parts of England this summer.

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Cathedral Group CEO Richard Upton with Bromley Council leader Stephen Carr.

Work begins on £90million Bromley South Central development

Work has commenced on the £90million Bromley South Central development that will see a new cinema, hotel and big chain restaurants introduced to the area by 2015.

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Bromley man charged over Millwall FA Cup semi-final disorder

A Bromley man is one of 10 Millwall supporters charged with violent disorder last week, after fights broke out during the FA Cup semi-final against Wigan Athletic at Wembley last month.

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James Clow from the Acorn Group, and festival director Noreen Meehan.

Crystal Palace Overground Festival announces Acorn Group sponsorship

Crystal Palace Overground Festival has announced property company The Acorn Group will be the main sponsor for the third year running.

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WG Grace's blue plaque at Fairmont House.

Cricket great WG Grace left mark on Bromley as well as sport

There are few people who transcend their chosen sport.

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Steve Parish, Crystal Palace co-chairman

Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish warns club must stay grounded ahead of Championship play-off final

Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish says the club must keep their feet on the ground ahead of the Championship play-off final against Watford at Wembley on next Monday.

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Penguin Ricky the Rockhopper being weighed at London Zoo. The birds put on weight in preparation for the summer months. Picture: ZSL

London Zoo residents expect summer even if no one else does

Whisper it, but summer could be on its way - at least according to penguins at London Zoo.

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