Monthly Archives: February 2011

MOST READ ON THE WEB… IN FEB

Posted on 28/02/2011 by

Slow trains, safeguarding libraries, dirty dishes, a sepia photo and brief moment of serenity; we present to you the five most read ChislehurstNews articles published during February:

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DIRTY DISHES IN CHISLEHURST

Posted on 24/02/2011 by

Planning to to eat out or grab a takeaway in Chislehurst? Then read this first. It’s a list of restaurants, cafes, pubs and takeaways ranked by how clean they are, based on hygiene inspections carried out by Bromley Council. It … Continue reading →

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COULD KING’S COLLEGE REVIVE QUEEN MARY’S HOSPITAL?

Posted on 23/02/2011 by

King’s College Hospital could take over and re-open A&E facilities at Queen Mary’s Hospital, following its closure last year. The plan being considered by Sidcup MP James Brokenshire, after the Government rejected calls to overrule NHS London’s decision to close … Continue reading →

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CHISLEHURST FESTIVAL TO RETURN IN 2011

Posted on 22/02/2011 by

The Chislehurst Festival is set for return in 2011. Organisers have penned in 17 September to 1 October, and hope to build on the first event held in 2009. Run by the Chislehurst Society, organisers will start promotion for the … Continue reading →

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BACK TO THE FUTURE FOR THE BICKLEY

Posted on 20/02/2011 by

Today we launch a new feature, Chislehurst’s Past. Over the next few weeks we’ll feature some historic images of BR7 and tell the story behind them. Today it’s the Bickley Arms built in 1870.

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CLLR SMITH: ROAD REPAIRS SAVED FROM SPENDING CUTS

Posted on 17/02/2011 by

Money to repair Chislehurst’s road and footpaths will be ringfenced from council spending cuts, according to its local councillor. Colin Smith who represents the Bickley Ward says that councillors want to ensure that targeted spending cuts to meet the £44m … Continue reading →

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LANSLEY FINALLY REJECTS CALLS TO SAVE LOCAL A&E

Posted on 17/02/2011 by

It was a toss-up between a populist pre-Election pledge on health and saving money through a Conservative ideology of rolling back the state. In the end there was no contest; the Conservative-led coalition was never seriously going to step in … Continue reading →

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HOW TO AVOID A BIG SOCIETY BLUNDER IN THE BOROUGH

Posted on 15/02/2011 by

Is there a chink of light for the small army of volunteers who manage Chislehurst’s iconic green spaces? Last month we reported that Bromley Council was considering reducing the grants given to the two groups that maintain and manage Chislehurst’s … Continue reading →

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POND LIFE ON THE HIGH STREET

Posted on 12/02/2011 by

Pic of the week: The pond at the top of Chislehurst High Street is a constant source of inspiration for  photographers. Here are three stand-out photos taken by local photographer Paul Wilmot on a winter’s morning with the pond half-frozen. … Continue reading →

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FEARS OF ‘HIDDEN AGENDA’ OVER AIRPORT EXPANSION

Posted on 10/02/2011 by

Fears are growing that plans to introduce commercial flights at Biggin Hill for the 2012 Olympic Games could be made permanent. This would increase noise and pollution over Chislehurst, which sits beneath the flightpath. Bromley Council, which owns the freehold … Continue reading →

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