Why is Bexleyheath Shopping Centre closed?
Broadway Shopping Centre in Bexleyheath has been evacuated after a bomb scare. The centre’s Twitter account told shoppers “please be advised the shopping centre has been evacuated and is currently closed” at 12.07pm today.
What shops are in Bexleyheath Shopping Centre?
Stores
- Angelica’s Cafe.
- Argos.
- Boots.
- Boots Opticians.
- Burger King.
- Card Factory.
- Cardzone.
- Choice Discount.
What time does Bexleyheath Centre close?
The Mall Bexleyheath
| monday | Opens 09:00 – Closes 17:30 |
|---|---|
| thursday | Opens 09:00 – Closes 20:00 |
| friday | Opens 09:00 – Closes 17:30 |
| saturday | Opens 09:00 – Closes 18:00 |
| sunday | Opens 10:00 – Closes 16:00 |
When was Bexleyheath Shopping Centre built?
13 March 1984
In the early 21st century the building was acquired by the Mall Fund, becoming one of their network of centres under the generic “The Mall” branding….Broadway Shopping Centre, Bexleyheath.
| Opening date | 13 March 1984 |
| Management | Peter Sedge |
| Owner | Jones Lang LaSalle (2009-16) NewRiverRetail (2016-) |
| No. of stores and services | 59 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 2 |
Was there a bomb in Bexleyheath?
Broadway Shopping Centre in Bexleyheath has been evacuated after a reported bomb scare. Police were called to the scene in Albion Road around 10.35am and as of 1.30pm, the shopping centre is still closed and a cordon is still in place. Reports are of a “bomb threat”, according to police.
Why was Bexleyheath evacuated today?
Full Met Police statement. A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 10:37hrs on Tuesday, 15 March, to reports of a bomb threat at a shopping centre on Albion Road, Bexley. “The area has been evacuated as a precaution. “Officers are currently in attendance and the incident is ongoing.
Is Bexleyheath London or Kent?
Despite its Kent postcode, Bexleyheath is actually part of the London Borough of Bexley in Greater London, equidistant from Eltham and Dartford. Originally part of Kent until the 1960s, the small town started life as pasture and heath land before becoming part of the newly created Bexley borough in 1965.
Is Bexleyheath a nice place to live?
Promoted Stories. But Bexley is more than its below average house prices, it also has a huge number of parks and was one of the safest places to live in London in 2018. Bexley was once part of Kent and while some of its residents still identify as being from there, it’s officially been a London borough since 1963.
Is Bexley a rich area?
The two boroughs, which were counted as one region in the research, were ranked as the ninth least prosperous place in the country – alongside fellow London boroughs Brent and Croydon.
What is Bexleyheath famous for?
Bexleyheath’s features including the aforementioned Danson House, Red House and the clock tower on Broadway. This area is also famous for Broadway Shopping Centre, where a pedestrianised section and hosts a number of shops and restaurants.