Woodland could be lost

WESTERHAM: More than 100 hectares of ancient woodland could be lost if a planned motorway widening goes ahead, it has been revealed.

The trees are along the edge of the section of the M25 which runs from near Sundridge along through Westerham to Oxted.

The area is made up of nine different woods, which have been there since at least 1600.

The Woodland Trust is encouraging the public to get involved in fighting to save the ancient woodland.

Swimming pool plans on track

BIGGIN HILL: Plans for a new swimming pool in the town will not be affected by the collapse of the Icelandic banks, Bromley Council has insisted.

The authority had £5m invested in the banks which went bankrupt in October.

Spokesman Andrew Rogers said: "There isn't an impact on services."

He said the council's executive had agreed the way forward for picking a contractor to carry out the work on Church Lane, with a builder expected to be selected in the next month.