Wednesday 12 February 2014
News & features published on 12 February 2014
No open platform when 'New Routemaster' buses come south of river
When Boris Johnson's 'New Routemaster' buses are introduced on a cross-river route for the first time they will be without one of their main selling points - the open platform.
Stamford Street tax enquiry office to close
HM Revenue & Customs has announced plans to close to the Waterloo tax enquiry centre in Stamford Street.
Forum discussions active on 12 February 2014
Tweets on 12 February 2014
@gabevanaalst Although the councillors approved it last night it could take a while till the planning permission is formally signed off
@gabevanaalst Ah right - your building is part of the same development plan. Everything from Payless round to William Hill is going.
@gabevanaalst Not really. Next year to 18 months at a guess. Will have a news item on the site in the next day or two with more details.
Wednesday recap: Boris buses coming south of the River + Stamford Street tax enquiry office to close se1.info/1kCIrlk
Just published - Boris's New Routemaster buses come south of river for first time on 148 - but without open platform goo.gl/fb/1szrM
politic_animal The train halted. All was silence, barring the pealing bells of Southwark Cathedral. Adlestrop-esque experience in zone 1.
Just published - Stamford Street tax enquiry office to close goo.gl/fb/Pbo5d
Free bike checks at Waterloo IMAX roundabout tonight courtesy of @Lambethsustrans http://t.co/IvpV1TEvPh
MP discharged himself from St Thomas' hospital to speak in Commons after suffering from Bell's Palsy http://t.co/z3IlVKCmpd @thisiscornwall
Watford FC defender spared jail after 'road rage' attack on cyclist in Westminster Bridge Road http://t.co/wbmMq4pClB
The Mayor of Southwark is now on Twitter: @Abdul3Mohamed
The joy and sorrow of Russian folk and Gypsy songs and the fiery passion of the gypsy violin se1.info/1ePDjrM
Leathermarket Community Sculpture Exhibition - final day se1.info/1eAIX0R
jpmaytum On my way to the Palace to pick up my MBE for my work with @LeathermktJMB ow.ly/i/4zy5M
Boris: Bakerloo line extension would cost £2 billionse1.info/1j1TUHwF
rebeccanomics .@Pret it's unacceptable to refurbish your store on The Cut #Waterloo at midnight on a Tuesday. Ur neighbours can't sleep for drilling. @se1
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