Hospital sell-offs, more than 1,000 job losses and employing less qualified staff are money-saving options revealed in South London Healthcare Trust’s five-year financial plan.

The first Bexleyheath Pancake Race took place on yesterday (February 21)

A derelict former swimming pool and cinema in Sidcup fetched £750,000 at auction - £100,000 over the guide price.

The fight to save 86 jobs at the DVLA centre in Sidcup will be brought to Parliament as members of the Public and Commercial Services union lobby MPs tomorrow.

A fashion student from Bexleyheath who has been inspired by the beauty of Russia has been picked to show her designs at a show at the prestigious London Fashion Week.

]]> 1.1214346 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:59 +0000 http://www.bexleytimes.co.uk/jury_out_in_trial_of_trio_accused_of_killing_bexleyheath_man_gagandip_singh_1_1210673

The jury has retired to consider their verdict in the trial of a medical student and two others charged with the murder of Bexleyheath TV executive Gagandip Singh.

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Judges sitting at the Court of Appeal have quashed the conviction of a Brockley man.

Police seized a haul of fifty tennis-ball sized packets of crack in Bexley during an operation to clamp down on gangs across London.

Staff at the DVLA’s office in Sidcup spent their lunch break giving out leaflets to passers-by about a consultation about reorganising the service which could see their jobs at risk.

]]> 1.1209242 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:40:01 +0000 http://www.bexleytimes.co.uk/bexley_mp_james_brokenshire_visits_jordan_for_talks_about_abu_qatada_1_1208263

Bexley MP James Brokenshire flew to Jordan today (Monday) for talks to ensure the safety of Abu Qatada if he is deported from the UK.