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Violent Crime · BromleyYouths shoot sleeping parakeets with catapults in Orpington park
Dozens of ring-necked parakeets have been found dead in Priory Gardens, Orpington, after being shot with catapults by youths. The Greenwich Wildlife Network is calling for stricter regulations on catapult sales to under-18s, as Bromley Council assists police in an investigation into the ongoing attacks.
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Courts · BromleyBromley Council withdraws building case against Eddie Nketiah
Bromley Council has withdrawn legal proceedings against Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah. He had been accused of a building regulations failure related to works carried out in 2025, but the case was dismissed after he met the council's requirements.
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Community Safety · BromleyBromley Council seizes tipper truck in Downham fly-tipping crackdown
Bromley Council has seized a Ford Transit tipper truck from Goudhurst Road, Downham, suspected of being used for fly-tipping. This action is part of a wider effort that has seen seven vehicles seized and eleven crushed in the last six months.
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Community Safety · BromleyShortlands Library to stay closed for years after asbestos and sink hole found
Shortlands Library in Bromley will remain closed for months or years after asbestos and a sink hole were discovered. The council says two large trees caused subsidence, requiring staged removal starting in autumn. A temporary site at St Mary’s Church will be improved while repairs are planned.
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