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The issue comes as the council deals with over 1,700 households in temporary accommodation. The topic was raised during a Bromley Council meeting on October 14. Lib Dem Councillor Sam Webber said he was referred to a case regarding an individual who had served in the Royal Navy for nine years. Cllr Webber said: “I was referred to a case by another councillor in another borough for a resident of ours here in Bromley who is a veteran. “He’s someone who has found himself homeless, a single dad bringing up a six year old daughter who now finds himself sleeping on…

The family of a missing man last seen on CCTV outside a McDonald’s say his disappearance is “out of character”.Regan Phillips had been enjoying a night out with work colleagues in Rochester before he was captured on camera outside the fast-food restaurant in Commercial Road, Strood.Concerns are growing for missing man Regan Phillips last seen in Strood. Picture: Kent PoliceThe 25-year-old was last seen at about 11.15pm on Friday walking towards the town’s high street.He had messaged his neighbour to say he would be back at his home in Hoo shortly after midnight – but he never returned.The warehouse operative’s…

The fire took place on Glendower Crescent and fire crews received a 999 call at 9.21am on October 18. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Orpington, Sidcup, and Bromley fire stations were dispatched to the scene. The blaze partially destroyed a three-room flat on the second floor of the three-storey building. Fortunately, seven adults managed to leave the property before the firefighters arrived. One person suffered from smoke inhalation and was treated on site. The fire was brought under control by 10.11am, and the cause of the incident is currently under investigation. Source link

A family “fear the worst” after a missing dad-of-seven was last seen leaving a pub .Wayne Woodgate was in the Goods Station Road area of Tunbridge Wells on Thursday but has not been seen since or made contact with anyone.The family of missing Wayne Woodgate say they are “in bits”. Picture: Kent PoliceHis desperate family say they are searching nearby woodland for the 54-year-old as police grow increasingly concerned for his welfare.Yesterday, officers released a CCTV image from the day he was last seen at the Opera House, a Wetherspoon pub in Mount Pleasant Road.The family say two arrests have…

From curious tarot cards to clairvoyant whispers, a visit to a psychic in south London can be more than just a bit of fun – it’s your chance to hear the whispers of the beyond, explore your destiny, or simply indulge in some mysterious Halloween magic. Here are five spiritual events happening in south London that’ll leave you with chills in the best way possible. Psychic Evening at The Royal Victoria and Bull Hotel, Dartford Sink your teeth into a two-course meal while a psychic reveals your fate on Friday, October 25, at 7pm—it’s £30 per person for an evening…

The buses, operating between north and south London, boast innovative designs, making them a more appealing and eco-friendlier alternative to cars. Passengers can now enjoy USB chargers and mobile phone holders in the seats, a more open feel with a skylight on the upper deck, larger rear windows, and handles on the backs of seats for an unobstructed view. Journeys are made more comfortable with high-back seats, and a wood-effect floor adds a touch of class. Priority seats now have new covers with a contrasting colour scheme, making them easily distinguishable for passengers who are less able to stand. The…

Police want to track down a missing man last seen two days ago.Wayne Woodgate’s last known location was in the Goods Station Road area of Tunbridge Wells on Thursday.Missing man Wayne Woodgate was last seen in the Goods Station Road area of Tunbridge Wells. Picture: Kent PoliceNow, there are growing concerns for his welfare.The 54-year-old is about 5ft 7ins and of slim build.He has short grey hair and a long grey beard.A CCTV image from the day he was last seen shows him wearing dark blue jeans and a blue Adidas jacket. He also has some mobility issues and walks…

Residents of Northpoint, a 10 storey block of flats in Bromley town centre, have made the request after their building was found in 2017 to be covered in the same aluminium composite material cladding that was used on the Grenfell Tower. The topic was discussed at a Bromley Council meeting on October 14. Resident Ritu Saha claimed at the meeting that flats in the building had become ‘unsellable’ given the ongoing costs required to keep the structure safe. Ms Saha asked the Bromley Council leader: “Innocent leaseholders at Northpoint have suffered enormous financial hardship and mental torture for seven years.…

Emergency services are continuing their search this morning in hopes of finding a person after concerns were raised for their welfare.Police and paramedics were called just after 1pm yesterday to the Military Road area of Ramsgate, near The Churchill Tavern.Emergency crews are in Military Road, Ramsgate after concerns were raised over a person’s welfarePictures showed at least two patrol cars and an ambulance in attendance.The person in question has not yet been found and officers said this morning that the hunt was continuing.Ambulance and police crews were seen in Military Road, RamsgateA police spokesman said: “We were called at 1.08pm…

Beginning today (Friday), and running through to Monday, October 21, both the anticlockwise and northbound tunnels will also experience closures during late hours, with diversions in place via National Highways roads. The Dartford Crossing, previously known as the Dartford Tunnel until 1991, is a major road crossing over the River Thames in England. It connects Dartford in Kent (south) to Thurrock in Essex (north) via the A282 road. This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions. Friday, October 18 – Saturday, September 19 A282 Anticlockwise Jct 1A entry…