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News & features published on 22 July 2016
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Mercato Metropolitano: Italian market opens on Newington Causeway

An Italian market, supermarket and food and drink venue has opened on Newington Causeway.

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Protests in Lower Marsh as Lambeth shuts Waterloo Library

Waterloo Library in Lower Marsh has closed its doors for the last time as Lambeth Council prepares to replace it with a self-service library in the nearby Oasis Centre.

Tweets on 22 July 2016

TfLBusAlerts A broken down bus (Route 453) at St Georges Circus is causing congestion and delays to buses using London Road towards Elephant and Castle

via Engagor (retweeted on 10:01 PM, Jul 22nd, 2016 via Tweetbot for Mac)

SaveLambthLibs .@WaterlooLib closed today when it was Storytime, staff had a prearranged class visit, & a planned party to launch Just cruel!

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 9:49 PM, Jul 22nd, 2016 via Tweetbot for Mac)

HomespaceUK The view from Park tonight as the sun sets behind @TheShardLondon & the City pic.twitter.com/qCILJXvMTt

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 9:32 PM, Jul 22nd, 2016 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Bus route 53 returns to Westminster Bridge from tomorrow london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8827 pic.twitter.com/TXpglm6LyM

via TweetDeck

Bus route 42 will be converted to double-decker operation from 1 October, TfL has confirmed

via Twitter for Mac

Just published - Mercato Metropolitano: Italian market opens on Newington Causeway goo.gl/fb/jkur1V

via Google

@KBeeLondonUk If you read the article you'll find he had Bermondsey links too!

via Twitter for Mac in reply to KBeeLondonUk

Bermondsey man who fought in American Civil War to be honoured in Nunhead Cemetery tomorrow: https://t.co/pafWuK6iEJ

via TweetDeck

cllrheywood Helen's come 2 @WaterlooLib since birth, Gladys her mum used 2 go 2 FrndsofCarnegie @defendtheten @SaveLambthLibs pic.twitter.com/zTDdUU42zB

via Twitter for iPad (retweeted on 8:59 PM, Jul 22nd, 2016 via Tweetbot for Mac)

cllrheywood Gladys & Helen bid a tearful goodbye to librarians @WaterlooLib after it closed earlier than promised today pic.twitter.com/LljitTBIqp

via Twitter for iPad (retweeted on 8:59 PM, Jul 22nd, 2016 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Work halted on Elephant & Castle tower: https://t.co/DVAVu0SlRd

via Twitter for Mac

Just published - Protests in Lower Marsh as Lambeth shuts Waterloo Library goo.gl/fb/Q65zgr

via Google

RT @JcAbr3u: @TfLBusAlerts buses collide in Elephant & Castle roundabout https://t.co/pmjbL7yP3u

via Tweetbot for Mac

London duck tour boat towed to safety after getting stuck in mud on river Thames: https://t.co/SckrXpVewW

via Twitter for Mac

@keanemj Have you looked at the other things we've tweeted today re. the library?

via Twitter for Mac

Welcome to Waterloo. Overflowing bins outside Millennium Green. pic.twitter.com/CglnhxrdxM

via Twitter for iPhone

AUDIO - Laura Swaffield of @defendtheten talks about Waterloo Library closure audioboom.com/boos/4849981

via Twitter for iPhone

Rebel Lambeth Labour councillor @cllrheywood has joined the protest outside now-closed Waterloo Library. pic.twitter.com/M7XcqiK42M

via Twitter for iPhone

More local kids turning up to visit Waterloo Library. Shocked to find it has shut.

via Twitter for iPhone

This family was thinking of visiting Waterloo Library to borrow some books today. Doors locked and shelves cleared. pic.twitter.com/opocVAkK4s

via Twitter for iPhone

Family passing by Waterloo Library surprised and amazed to find it has been closed. They are regular visitors.

via Twitter for iPhone

End of an era - no more fully staffed public library in Waterloo. pic.twitter.com/D9aKOBLcbd

via Twitter for iPhone

Lambeth has hired security guards to protect Waterloo Library while staff clear shelves. Protesters outside in rain pic.twitter.com/aFAkRAvEbe

via Twitter for iPhone

KateHoeyMP Why has @WaterlooLibrary closed today with lots of activities cancelled? @benkind @kevindcraig

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 2:33 PM, Jul 22nd, 2016 via Twitter for iPhone)

"Waterloo Library will re-open at the Oasis Centre on Monday as planned" says Lambeth Council.

Will have library staff "up to 2 hrs" a day

via Twitter for Mac in reply to se1

Waterloo Library closed "to help make sure transition goes smoothly" says Lambeth Council.

"We thank residents for their understanding."

via Twitter for Mac

MichaelRosenYes Toddlers turn up at Waterloo Library, Lambeth for story time, discover that library closed - forever. Contact Lambeth Council urgently.

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 1:27 PM, Jul 22nd, 2016 via Twitter for iPhone)

#GardenBridge boss Lord Davies has written to Chris Grayling urging new transport sec to continue backing the scheme https://t.co/dXdBYgJC7L

via Twitter for Mac

On 18 July council spokesman said: "The current library at 114 – 118 Lower Marsh will remain open until the move."

via Twitter for Mac

Waterloo's temporary library - with no permanent on-site library staff - opens on Monday at the nearby Oasis Centre.

via Twitter for Mac

Campaigners will be protesting outside Waterloo Library in Lower Marsh from 3pm today after the council shut it down.

via Twitter for Mac

Waterloo Library NOW CLOSED. Staff arrived this morning to find Lambeth managers had changed the locks, says @LambethUNISON

via Twitter for iPhone

Update from chair of @GSTTnhs Sir Hugh Taylor on hospital's dispute with TfL re Westminster Bridge bike lane pic.twitter.com/UVMYHxi06P

via Twitter for Mac

Waterloo Library staff told not to attend work Sat. @LambethUNISON believe library will shut today, 1 day earlier than planned. Protest 4pm.

via Twitter for iPhone

SaveWaterlooLib .@WaterlooLib CLOSES TODAY! Join @SaveWaterlooLib protest from 4pm TODAY! in

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 9:17 AM, Jul 22nd, 2016 via Twitter for iPhone)

CityPolice All roads around Tower Bridge are now reopened.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 9:01 AM, Jul 22nd, 2016 via Twitter for iPhone)

[Forum] Solitary house by Waterloo bus stands at Tenison Way - why did it survive? https://t.co/p6Sd76hsxJ

via Twitter for Mac

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