Meet Rakhee Wood, founder of Butterfly Financial Planning, a Bromley-based financial planning firm helping business owners and professionals gain greater clarity and confidence around their money.
We’re delighted to announce a new partnership with Bromley Borough Foodbank, supporting the good work the charity does around the borough.
ODEON Beckenham to close December 2026, with plans to convert the building to a place of worship
This piece was written by Amanda Wright, Chair of the Friends of Betts Park. A non-profit organisation helping to maintain the park on behalf of the London Borough of Bromley. A year ago I became the new Chair of the Friends of Betts Park and since then have worked tirelessly to improve the 13 acres of parkland […]
The battle to save Poverest Adult Education Centre (BAEC) in Orpington reaches the Court of Appeal following a legal challenge by Bidmans law firm. The law firm was appointed by Jerome*, a 36-year-old man with moderate to severe learning disabilities. Jerome attended classes at the BAEC for 14 years and argues that Bromley Council failed […]
Despite being a relatively safe borough, families in Bromley have raised concerns after multiple reports of theft involving vulnerable patients at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH). With one incident involving a pensioner causing outrage online. At 9:30 pm on the 8th of May, a 92-year-old woman was admitted to PRUH A&E. While awaiting treatment […]
Public drinking fountains are a relic from a bygone era. Across the country, public park drinking fountains have fallen into disrepair, while many new and refurbished parks lack access to clean drinking water. Donated in 1899, Mrs Maple’s Fountain in Penge Recreation Ground found itself in a similar situation. Lying derelict for many years, this […]
Bromley Borough is set to lose another bank branch as NatWest’s Orpington closes its doors for the final time on the 27th of May. The branch closure was announced on the 30th January 2026, with NatWest citing a decline in counter transactions and increased demand for digital banking services as key reasons for the decision. […]
London’s hospitality sector is changing fast. Younger people are drinking less, there’s more competition for food and drink, and increased business rates have led to a spate of pub closures across the country. It’s a national trend with local implications. Last month, Bromley High Street lost both the Barrel & Horn and the Artful Duke […]
An ePetition opposing plans to build 2,200 homes on Green Belt land across Hayes Farm and parts of Norman Park has amassed over 11,500 signatures. The early-stage plans from Berkley Homes received widespread backlash, with over 500 local residents turning up to Keep Bromley Green’s community campaign walk on March 22nd. Key aspects of Berkley […]