Bexley News and What's on

Sidcup photographer to show exhibition of his wildlife pictures in Dartford

Yesterday, 07:00 Chris Murphy

Richard Winston's photo of two lions will feature in his exhibition at the Mick Jagger Centre, Dartford, in April.

A beautiful fluke moment in a classroom was the inspiration for one teacher to take up photography and he has enjoyed some amazing success.

Learn how to market your business online at our free Digital Decoded sessions

Thu, 16:00

Jamie Brown presenting to local business owners at one of our Digital Decoded seminars last year. Picture: KEN MEARS

Our free Digital Decoded marketing seminars return next month following last year’s successful initiative.

Narrow gauge train plan for Crossness Pumping Station visitor attraction

Wed, 18:30 Chris Murphy

Learning activities will be based around Crossness Engines Trust's locomotive Busy Basil. Photo: Robin Parkinson

The March launch of a new railway at Crossness Engines Trust looks to be on schedule for 2020 but don’t expect a flood of commuters, this is set to be a new visitor experience.

Marathon siblings raise cash for Sidcup cancer mum

Tue, 12:05 Chris Murphy

A brother and sister are taking on the London Marathon to raise cash for cancer research after their mother was struck down.

Brampton Primary Academy: From special measures to Good in five terms

Tue, 07:00 Chris Murphy

Brampton Primary Academy has gone from special measures to Good in five terms. Photo: REAch2

A Bexleyheath school is celebrating after winning a rating of Good from Ofsted.

Rapist jailed for four years

Mon, 15:03 Lindsay Jones

George Wenlock admitted two rape charges. Photo: Kent Police

A Sidcup man has been jailed for four years for twice raping a woman in Medway.

Plans for Arthur Street estate to go before council

Mon, 07:00 Tom Bull, Local Democracy Reporter

An artist's impression of how the regenerated development could look. Photo: LDRS/Orbit

Plans for a huge regeneration project at a 1960s Erith estate have finally been submitted for approval.

Video Watch this weekend’s weather forecast: Prepare for wind

Saturday, January 12, 2019 Matthew Clemenson

Wind and rain will blow into the capital on Sunday and Monday (Picture: PA Images)

Wondering what the weather has in store for us this weekend? Watch our three-minute Met Office video forecast.

NHS urgently appealing for more male blood donors across London in 2019

Friday, January 11, 2019 Matthew Clemenson

NHS Blood and Transplant is urging men in London to match women in making becoming a blood donor their New Year’s resolution for 2019.

Plans for new BMX track at Bexleyheath park to go before Bexley Council committee

Friday, January 11, 2019 Tom Bull, Local Democracy Reporter

A CGI impression of what the finished BMX track may look like. Photo: LDRS

Plans to give abandoned tennis courts in Bexleyheath a new lease of life as a BMX track have been submitted to the council.

Rough sleepers at former Belvedere police station ‘refusing help’

Thursday, January 10, 2019 Tom Bull, Local Democracy Reporter

The former Belvedere Police Station in Nuxley Road. Photo: Google Maps

Rough sleepers occupying the former Belvedere Police Station have refused offers of help, Bexley Council has said.

Troubled Erith estate transformed into showcase development with zero burglaries

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Lindsay Jones

Homes in Erith Park has reported no burglaries in the past 12 months. Photo: Secured by Design

A former council estate which was blighted by social problems and crime for 40 years, has undergone a major regeneration with police crime prevention techniques built into its 588 new homes from the outset.

Sidcup Rotary Club’s Christmas house-to-house collections raise £12,000 for charities

Monday, January 7, 2019 Lindsay Jones

Sidcup Rotary Club toured streets with Santa and his elves to raise money for charities. Photo: Derek Hope/kentphotonews

Sidcup Rotary Club’s Santa and elves collected £12,481 for charity.

Video Watch this weekend’s weather forecast: First weekend of 2019 mostly dry

Saturday, January 5, 2019 Matthew Clemenson

A rainbow above the ground during the Emirates FA Cup, Quarter Final Replay match at Upton Park, London.

Wondering what the weather has in store for us this weekend? Watch our Met Office video forecast.

Northbound Dartford Crossing tunnels to close overnight every day this week

Friday, January 4, 2019 Matthew Clemenson

More than 2,000 people have signed a petition to ban restricted lorries from the Dartford tunnels. Picture: PA

There will be overnight closures of the Dartford Tunnel throughout this week while routine maintenance work is carried out on both tunnels, Highways England has confirmed.

Entertainment

Sidcup photographer to show exhibition of his wildlife pictures in Dartford

Yesterday, 07:00 Chris Murphy

A beautiful fluke moment in a classroom was the inspiration for one teacher to take up photography and he has enjoyed some amazing success.

New Alistair Coleman author of Angry People in Local Newspapers Q&A

Friday, December 14, 2018 Interview by Layth Yousif

Alistair Coleman, author of the hit book Angry People in Local Newspapers, has been speaking with Layth Yousif about the cult publication about to reach the bestsellers lists...

Bexley author has new book published

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Olivia Gantzer

Tony Bassett has just published his first book, Kent-based novel Smile Of The Stowaway. Picture: Tony Bassett

A man from Bexleyheath has just published his first book, Kent-based novel Smile Of The Stowaway.

Cinderella comes to Bromley for this year’s Christmas panto

Thursday, November 22, 2018 Olivia Gantzer

Audiences shall go to the ball this Christmas as Cinderella comes to the Churchill Theatre for this year’s pantomime.

London Concert Chorus to hold Christmas concert in Bromley

Friday, November 16, 2018 Olivia Gantzer

Georg Tormann has just finsihed filming the second series of BBC's All Together Now. Picture: BBC

Now back from recording the second series of All Together Now, Brit School teacher and Bromley local Georg Tormann is now warming up for Christmas with his Beckenham-based choir.

Coronation Street’s Kevin Kennedy stars in Rock of Ages at Orchard Theatre, Dartford

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Olivia Gantzer

Kevin Kennedy as Dennis. Picture: Jay Brooks

Former Coronation Street favourite Kevin Kennedy (who played Curly Watts) takes to the stage in musical comedy Rock of Ages.

BBC’s Informer filmed on Thamesmead

Friday, October 26, 2018 Chris Murphy

Filming Informer at Thamesmead. Photo: Lise Colyer/FilmFixer

Scenes from the hard-hitting new BBC drama Informer were filmed in Bromley and Bexley.

Spine-tingling thriller to come to Dartford in the New Year

Friday, October 19, 2018 Olivia Gantzer

Peter James is back with a spine-tingling new world premiere play, The House On Cold Hill. Picture: Helen Maybanks

Following the incredible sell-out stage success of Not Dead Enough, The Perfect Murder and Dead Simple, the number one best-selling author Peter James is back with a spine-tingling new world premiere play, The House On Cold Hill, coming to the Orchard Theatre in January.