Orpington Bar Owner's Drug Conviction Blocks Licence
Bromley Council rejected a premises licence for Priory Lounge & Tapas Bar due to owner Ekrem Cena's Class A drug conviction and unauthorised development work.
Bromley Council rejected a premises licence for Priory Lounge & Tapas Bar due to owner Ekrem Cena's Class A drug conviction and unauthorised development work.
Plans for Priory Lounge & Tapas Bar to open until 1:30 AM face opposition from police, council, and neighbors over safety and noise concerns in South London.
A 79-year-old disabled woman in Orpington housing complex says security barrier installed for safety makes her feel like a prisoner. Hyde housing association insists emergency access remains available.
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington is in the final phase of its £17 million renovation, featuring a new competition-length pool, sauna, steam rooms, and modern facilities for a spring 2026 opening.
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RecommendedResidents in Orpington oppose a new convenience store selling alcohol, citing fears of shoplifting, damage, and disruption to their peaceful neighbourhood.
The Care Quality Commission has flagged safety issues at Princess Royal University Hospital's maternity unit in Orpington, citing delayed risk management and leadership concerns.
Bromley Council's £3.9 million archive facility in Priory Gardens faces approval despite 2,669-signature petition and objections comparing it to a prison.
Elle Ward from Orpington shares her harrowing mental health struggle, psychiatric ward experience, and how she turned her pain into purpose by founding charity What About Now.
A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a van on the M25 near Orpington. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the fatal incident.
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RecommendedBromley Council's £3.9m plan for a new archive in Priory Gardens is labelled 'disgusting cultural vandalism' by objectors. The council insists it's vital for heritage. Have your say before Dec 19.