A charity supplying surplus food to hard-up families has more than doubled the number it gave out during the pandemic. Fareshare, which redistributes edible food that would otherwise have gone to waste, has donated more than 40,000 packs from its Deptford depot to 254 London charities.
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Bromley manager Andy Woodman was delighted win the 1-0 win over Dagenham and Redbridge. Michael Cheek scored the only goal of the game in the 32nd minute as the Ravens ran out 1-0 winners. Luke Coulson was sent off in the third minute of injury time for Bromley.
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Six school girls have walked five kilometres to raise money for a deaf children’s charity. The Bromley College pupils, aged from 16 to 18, hiked around Bromley to support the National Deaf Children’s Society.
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A police operation has begun to protect NHS staff from abuse following a successful trial across South London. Known as Operation Cavell, the initiative will see a senior officer review all reports of assaults and hate crime against NHS workers.
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A house building firm is offering community groups thousands of pounds in grants in areas where it has sites. CALA Homes has once again launched its Community Bursary initiative, with £3,000 available to help support local charities and community groups in Beckenham.
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A mental health care worker has retired after five decades of helping people in distress. Nathan Pathmanathan, 71, was honoured for his prodigious 49 years of service at a celebration at Ambient Support, Fielding Lane, Bromley.
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The best things in life are free, but for a youngster, any pocketmoney usually goes on chocolate. So schoolgirl Coco Baptist, 6, from Bromley, looks set to make a few savings this Easter.
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More than 700 candles were lit in front of the Old Palace Bromley yesterday, where a service was held in memory of those who died of Covid-19.
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March is endometriosis awareness month and despite the condition affecting one in ten women, many people are still unaware that it even exists. Lauren Colfer, 31, from Shortlands in Bromley, lost her kidney as a result of endometriosis and wants more people to be aware of the seriousness of the condition.
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Ravensbourne School in Hayes Lane, Bromley, has had donations from local businesses including Bromley Football Club, generous members of the public and West Kent’s Provincial Grand Lodge.
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Bromley residents will be offered a hot meal and internet advice in a bid to encourage them to get their Covid-19 vaccine. NHS South East London has teamed up with local charity, Crystal Palace Community Trust, to encourage residents of Penge to get vaccinated at Anerley Town Hall.
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