The weekly debate program was in Beckenham in the London Borough of Bromley this Thursday night

, adding all those jailed had “ committed crimes ”.... The Beckenham MP, who chairs the All-Party

Chihuahua, was stolen while on a walk in Beckenham, Kent, in August 2012.He had been walking with

become embroiled in the freebies and donations scandal. Liam Conlon, who was elected to the Beckenham

The fund was set up by local Lisa Knight, who works at the estate agents John D Wood Co.... Much of the donations were small at just ￡5 and ￡10, which goes to show just how many people wanted to show Paul Spier their appreciation. Lisa Knight said Spier was “ adored by all ”.... They have now said they will match the donations and give the money raised by the public to charity.A spokesperson for the company said: “ Paul will be the recipient of Bromley’s employee of the quarter – an internal f

HSBC has confirmed that a further 69 of its branches will close for good later this year. The banking giant made the announcement as part of its “ transformation programme ”, which saw it axe 82 sites last year.It said the closures have been driven by the continued growth of online banking across its customers. Here is the full list of HSBC branches set for closure and their proposed closing dates: JULY City of London – July 19 Westfield Stratford City – July 19 New Bond Street – July 19 Cambrid

MPs have held a minute’s silence in the House of Commons in memory of Jack Dromey The Labour MP died in his flat in his Birmingham constituency on Friday. Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle led MPs in paying tribute to Mr Dromey at the start of business on Monday.He told the chamber: “ I regret to have to report to the House the death of our friend Jack Dromey, member for Birmingham Erdington.“ I know honourable members in all parts of the House will join me in mourning the loss of our colleague and exte

MPs have mourned the loss of Jack Dromey by paying tributes and holding a minute’s silence. Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle led the Commons in paying their respects to the Labour MP, who died in his flat in his Birmingham constituency on Friday. Shadow communities secretary Lisa Nandy said: “ Mr Speaker, can I thank you for your kind words about Jack Dromey who should have been with us today – there is a space over there that I know Jack would have occupied.“ Back in the 70s, horrified by the spectacl

A “ prolific ” and “ brazen ” burglar has been sent to prison after stealing a family's car while they were out-before returning to take their second car as they were reporting the theft. After being charged, Tristram Spencer burgled at least one other property, again going back to steal his victim's car as the victim called police to report a break-in. The 35-year-old career criminal is now beginning a seven-year sentence. Police began investigating Spencer in January last year following report

Seni Lewis, 23, died after he was restrained by 11 police officers as he suffered an acute psychotic episode while at a mental health unit.... the first for 10 minutes and the second for 20 minutes.... Find out by adding your postcode or visit InYourArea....