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Community News in Orpington
Town's business community support Orpington's Covid-19 Mutual Aid Group
Orpington has a strong sense of place and at its heart is a vibrant and engaged community; a community which now finds itself facing one of its greatest ever challenges. The challenge, though, is being met with a tremendous spirit
Government launches Coronavirus Information Service on WhatsApp
The UK Government has today launched a GOV.UK Coronavirus Information service on WhatsApp.
£3.2m emergency support for rough sleepers during coronavirus outbreak
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick announces £3.2 million emergency funding to help rough sleepers to self-isolate.
Coronavirus-related fraud reports increase by 400% in March
Recently the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) reported a new trend in fraud related to Coronavirus, or COVID-19. Below is an update from Action Fraud, the National Fraud & Cyber Crime Reporting Centre.
What we know about Corona Virus (Covid-19) & the latest government advice
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.
A strong voice for Orpington: A column by Gareth Bacon MP
"It’s a pleasure to write my first column for this magazine as your new Member of Parliament. I would like to thank you for placing for your trust in me to represent Orpington and its surrounding villages in Westminster, and for b
Smart Policing: A column by Acting Inspector Baker
"I hope Christmas and the New Year have been busy for the businesses of Orpington. The last few months have been quite busy for us. Following complaints about the behaviour of a small minority of recidivist criminals we have been
Spotlight On: Compassion HomeCare
Providing high quality at home care for residents in the Orpington area, the award-winning Compassion HomeCare is owned and run by husband and wife team Tony and Eniko Benfield. We dropped by their office in Priory Gardens to find
The Orpington 1st Magazine - out now!
The Spring 2020 Edition of The Orpington 1st Magazine is available to read online and in print...