The Latest Breaking News from Orpington

London leaver: 'We swapped a £20k/year rental in Orpington to buy in Faversham'

A family inheritance gave this couple the boost they needed to get on the property ladder in Kent

Evening Standard · Mar 29

London postcodes where family homes cost less than £500,000

There are almost 40 London postcodes where a terraced house costs less than half a million pounds. We’ve found six of the best

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

BMW driver killed in crash on M25 near Orpington

A man in his 30s who was driving a BMW has died following a crash on the M25

Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025

Batteries are included! New era for electric buses in London as 'tram bus' is finally unveiled

20 of the single deckers will run on the 358 route between Crystal Palace and Orpington

Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024

Two children, 4 and 6, rushed to hospital after being attacked by four dogs in south London

A neighbour reportedly pulled the dogs off the two children while police were called to the incident in Mickleham Road in St Paul’s Cray, Orpington

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2024

Norwich owners mourns 'world's oldest cat' after Rosie dies aged 33

Orpington cat now officially and unofficially the oldest feline still purring

Evening Standard · Sep 16, 2024

Manhunt launched after three teenagers shot on quiet London street

An 18-year-old and two 14-year-olds were found with gunshot wounds in Orpington, London, on Wednesday night

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024

Two boys, 14, and another teenager wounded in Orpington shooting

Officers were called to Otlinge Road around 10pm on Wednesday

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2024

General Election 2024 London seats: Who is my MP in...Orpington?

Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2024

Who are the Ulez Blade Runners, after girl, 6, injured in crash?

One member of the Blade Runners told MailOnline last year that he had stolen 34 Ulez cameras

Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2024