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Businesses Blooming - Silver Gilt Award for Orpington 1st!
Orpington 1st Business Improvement District was awarded Silver Gilt at this year's London in Bloom awards, in recognition of its horticultural efforts, business involvement and community engagement across a range of environmenta
Orpington 1st supports LoLo launch to make town even Better for Business
LoLo, a new and exciting local loyalty app, that rewards people for supporting local businesses, is launching this week in Orpington.
Orpington food fest serves up a treat
A vibrant Market Square hosted a weekend of free to attend events, bringing to a close the week-long celebration of Orpington’s food scene, ‘Flavours of Orpington’, organised by Orpington 1st Business Improvement District.
Loose Change for Real Change
A scheme launched this summer across Orpington town centre aims to persuade residents to donate money to tackle the problem of homelessness, rather than giving directly to street beggars.
Academy students celebrate remarkable success
Over 40 awards were presented to young people from across Bromley yesterday evening, at a special event to celebrate their achievements.
The new £20 note: What you need to know
The Bank of England has unveiled the design of our new polymer £20 note, which will be issued on 20 February 2020.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Digital Wallet
Payment apps can speed up register checkout and replace that paper and plastic clogging your billfold. Here are six steps to make them work for you.
Billy and Emily career ahead at the InterContinental O2 Hotel
Just eight months into their apprenticeship programmes at London’s InterContinental O2 Hotel, two former London South East Colleges’ students are making a huge impression on their colleagues and managers as well as guests.
The Scarecrow Trail returns to Orpington this October!
Following the success of last year’s installations across the town centre, Orpington 1st are once again inviting you and your business to participate in this fun family activity.
Watch JOKER at ODEON Orpington
Joker centres around the iconic arch-nemesis and is an original, standalone story not seen before on the big screen. The exploration of Arthur Fleck, a man disregarded by society, is not only a gritty character study, but also a b
Do you want to save money on your operating costs?
As summer comes to an end and winter approaches, you’ll be setting your thermostats to keep your customers and employees warm over the colder months. The longer your heating is on and the higher the temperature, the higher your bi
DINA GETS GOLD!
Orpington born Dina Asher-Smith set yet another new British Record to win the gold medal in the 200m final at the World Athletics Championships in Doha last night.
London South East Colleges celebrates double award recognition
It’s been an exciting week for London South East Colleges, with the college being selected as a finalist for two separate national awards.
Silver for Dina in Doha
Orpington born Dina Asher-Smith set a new British Record to win the Silver Medal in the 100m final at the World Athletics Championships in Doha last night.
£89,000 funding available for specialist Kent projects for vulnerable women and girls
Local groups supporting women and girls with issues like period poverty, domestic and sexual abuse, mental health and long-term unemployment can to apply for a share of £3.5 million for their vital work.
Orpington Photography Competition 2019 - Open for entries!
Enter the Orpington Photography Competition for the chance to win £100 cash and have your work included in the 2020 Orpington Calendar. Closes Friday 21st October!
Local heating firm urges householders to stay safe from carbon monoxide, the silent killer
This Gas Safety Week (16-22 September 2019), local Gas Safe registered engineers at Stevenson Heating Ltd are reminding householders of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and urging them to have an annual gas safety check by
Temporary office accommodation available in Orpington
Is your business looking for office space within the London Borough of Bromley without commiting to a long term lease?
LoLo: Local Loyalty. Better for Business.
Orpington 1st are delighted to introduce you to LoLo (Local Loyalty), a new and exciting local loyalty platform launching this month, which rewards people for supporting local businesses.
Areli to buy the Walnuts Shopping Centre in Orpington
Rob Tincknell’s Areli Real Estate is poised to buy the Walnuts Shopping Centre in Orpington for around £35m with plans to convert it into residential, Property Week have reported.
New Health Centre opens in Orpington
The new Orpington Health and Wellbeing Centre opened its doors to patients on 16 September 2019, housing the Knoll Medical Practice and a range of other community clinics in modern and fit for purpose premises in the heart of Orpi
Brand new houses at apartment prices – perfect for families and commuters
FERNHAM Homes is launching its latest collection of family houses at Lockesley Chase, Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley.
Orpington Businesses Against Crime
The BID's Business Crime Reduction Partnership strengthens ties with the Met Police and provides local business owners and managers with the tools to more effectively share information in the fight against crime.
Doing Business With Bromley Council
Businesses interested in competing for Bromley Council contracts can sign up to the council’s e-tendering system called ProContract, which is accessed via the London Tenders Portal.
Greener ways of getting about - by Jo Johnson MP
In July I was proud that Bromley councillors unanimously decided to adopt a motion setting out the ambition of net zero carbon emissions by 2029.
Let Music Be The Food Of Love
If 'music be the food of love', then the latest event at Orpington based restaurant and record store, the Orpington commencing the weekend of the 12th October will have you filled to the brim with adulation.
Jo Johnson quits as Orpington MP & Minister
Orpington's MP Jo Johnson has today announced his resignation as Orpington MP.
Flavours of Orpington - Check out the festival brochure
Flavours of Orpington week has arrived! Take a look at festival offers at the town's restaurants available from today.
New enhancements for Southeastern passengers
A new compensation portal has launched on the Southeastern website and app, enabling passengers to make easier and quicker compensation claims.
Cabrini House Charity Summer Fayre Orpington
Cabrini House, Diagrama Foundation's home for adults with learning disabilities is welcoming the local community to join us for our first ever summer fayre.