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Erith station improvements complete

Fri, 17:31 Olivia Gantzer

Rail travellers are now benefiting from recently completed work to improve access to Erith Station and to enhance the forecourt and station building.

Stephen Lawrence death suspect admits role in drugs plot

Thu, 16:07 Sam Blewett and Tom Pilgrim, Press Association

A Bexley man who was suspected in the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence has admitted being a kingpin in a £4 million drugs plot.

Dartford and Bexley burglar jailed for four years

Thu, 15:08 Olivia Gantzer

Jordan Holt was arrested after he attempted to run away from a stolen vehicle he was travelling in, which had been followed by an unmarked police car in October 2018. Picture: Kent Police

A burglar who stole three cars from homes in Dartford and Bexley has been sentenced to four years imprisonment.

Bromley and Bexley arrests following dawn raids

Thu, 11:14 Olivia Gantzer

Officers have made a number of arrests this morning (Thursday, December 6), including in areas of Bexley and Bromley as part of an investigation into violent disorder which occurred on August 25 in the Hounslow area.

Lawrence murder suspect ringleader of cannabis supply plot, court told

Wed, 17:05 Sam Blewett, Press Association

A Bexley man who was a suspect in the murder of Stephen Lawrence has gone on trial accused of being one of the “ringleaders” of a conspiracy to supply “huge quantities” of cannabis resin.

Bexley author has new book published

Wed, 07:00 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.

New disabled toilet facility available in Bexleyheath

Tue, 07:00 Olivia Gantzer

Cllr Brad Smith at the official opening of the new Changing Place. Picture: Bexley Council

A new, accessible toilet facility is now available for disabled and vulnerable people visiting Bexleyheath town centre.

Four charged following Arsenal vs Tottenham match

Mon, 15:36 Olivia Gantzer

Four men, including one from Bexley and one from Gravesend, have been charged following the Arsenal vs Tottenham football match at the Emirates Stadium yesterday (Sunday, December 2).

Calls to scrap admissions rule prioritising grammar students from outside Bexley

Mon, 09:42 Tom bull, local democracy reporter

Calls have been made to scrap a school admissions rule in Bexley which prioritises grammar students with high selection test scores even if they live outside the borough.

Video Watch this weekend’s weather forecast: Spells of rain and often breezy

Saturday, December 1, 2018 Matthew Clemenson

Phil Fearon singing in the rain. Photo: Matt Clemenson

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

Festive fun in Bexley’s town centres over Small Business Weekend

Friday, November 30, 2018 Olivia Gantzer

There is lots happening in Bexley over the festive period. Picture: Google

It’s Small Business Saturday this weekend (December 1 and 2), which presents the perfect opportunity to shop local for Christmas while also enjoying a range of free activities taking place across Bexley’s town centres.

Muffin Break store opens in Bexleyheath

Thursday, November 29, 2018 Olivia Gantzer

Caf�-bakery chain Muffin Break has announced that it will open its new store in Bexleyheath at 10am today. Picture: David Empson

Café-bakery chain Muffin Break will be opening its new store in Bexleyheath at 10am today (Thursday, November 29).

Council to take action against growing childhood obesity

Thursday, November 29, 2018 Tom Bull, local democracy reporter

Bexley faces a rising childhood obesity problem as new figures show 40 per cent of Year 6 students are overweight.

Person hit by train in Bexley

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Olivia Gantzer

Train services are currently not running on the Bexleyheath line due to a person being hit by a train in Welling. Picture: Google

A person has died after being hit by a train at Welling station.

Council throws Bexley’s first ever faith in the community awards

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Olivia Gantzer

Successful Communities winner Bluesky Citadel with leader of the council Teresa Neill. Picture: Bexley Council

More than 200 local people of different faiths were invited to special awards evening at the Civic Offices in Bexleyheath last week (November 15) to celebrate the hard work and achievements of the borough’s faith groups.

Entertainment

Bexley author has new book published

Wed, 07:00 Olivia Gantzer

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.