Local concert band to launch new charitable initiative
Beckenham Concert Band is launching a new charitable venture in memory of Ken Bennett-Hunter, a longstanding member of the group who sadly passed away in…
Beckenham Place Park gets £440k funding boost
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan recently announced that Beckenham Place Park was to receive £440,000 in funding as part of his plan to turn the…
The Chancery to host football-themed charity raffle
A Beckenham man is holding a charity fundraiser at The Chancery tomorrow (June 1) after being inspired by a young boy with cerebral palsy. Pete…
New summer evening market opens in Beckenham
Residents flocked to Beckenham Place Park for the all new Sunset Foodie Market on a hot Thursday last week for an evening of fun, sun…
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…
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…
Police appeal following sexual assault on 54 bus
Detectives investigating a sexual assault on a bus in Beckenham have released an image of a male they wish to speak to in connection to…