Inspirational former teacher breaks world record
A former languages teacher from Beckenham who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease three years ago has, with the help of his good friend, broken…
June 2019
Bowie Bandstand lottery funding application rejected
A grant application for up to £89,000 to restore the Bowie Bandstand in Croydon Road Recreation Ground has been rejected. Woking in partnership with the…
Firefighters rescue 11 people from huge flat fire
Brave firefighters rescued 11 people from a fire at a three-storey block of flats in Beckenham earlier this month. A three roomed flat on the…
Circus fundraiser for little boy’s life-changing treatment
The family of a toddler who struggles to walk after suffering from brain complications when he was born 13 weeks premature are holding a circus…
Man jailed for rape committed 30 years ago
A man has been sentenced to a total of 12 years in jail after pleading guilty to a rape he committed more than 30 years…
Beckenham RFC – May/June column
We have had a fantastic season. The Men’s 1st XV (sponsored by The Elm Tree and Sapore Vero) were crowned Champions of London 2 South East…
BromBeck Hockey Club – May/June column
After a month without any hockey, things are started to ramp up again with the commencement of our mixed summer league – this is open…
Bob Stewart MP – May/June column
Whoever becomes Prime Minister by the end of July now has to deliver on the promise made to the electorate to leave the European Union…
New Mayor of Bromley appointed
Councillor Nicholas Bennett of West Wickham ward was elected Mayor of Bromley for 2019-20 at the annual meeting of the council last month. Bennett, who…
Charity support inspires local teacher to run marathon
A local teacher was inspired to run the London Marathon last month after receiving valuable help from a charity in supporting one of her pupils…