Tuesday 10 June 2014
News & features published on 10 June 2014
'Homes not Spikes' protest outside Southwark Bridge Road flats
Southwark Council leader Peter John joined a small group of protesters outside a block of flats in Southwark Bridge Road which has been at the centre of an international media storm after spikes to deter rough sleepers were installed at the entrance.
Former England footballer John Barnes at Southwark Tube Station
Former England footballer John Barnes visited Southwark Underground Station on Tuesday to launch a partnership between Transport for London and football website ESPNFC to bring live World Cup updates to tube passengers this summer.
Bankside Quarter: new name for Blackfriars riverside development
The American company redeveloping two prime sites at the southern end of Blackfriars Bridge has announced that the scheme will be known as Bankside Quarter.
Southwark Council to buy Waterloo Road hostel for homeless
A hostel for homeless women in Waterloo Road is to be taken over by Southwark Council.
Boris deputy: Shell Centre scheme will affect Westminster heritage
One of Boris Johnson's deputy mayors has admitted that the proposed redevelopment of the Shell Centre will have a "big impact" on the Westminster world heritage site.
Boris Johnson tribute restaurant opens on South Bank
A restaurant and bar named after Mayor of London Boris Johnson has opened on the South Bank.
Forum discussions active on 10 June 2014
Tweets on 10 June 2014
A #homelessspikes controversy from across the Atlantic http://t.co/izDaaWHo87 via @CTVMontreal
Tuesday recap: Bankside Quarter launched; Boris deputy breaks ranks over Shell Centre; council buys hostel + more: london-se1.co.uk/date/2014-06-10
The #homelessspikes petition started by @keichysparkle has now reached 82,000 signatures https://t.co/y2ygFNeSlK https://t.co/xTmqSMRS1m
sam_parham This afternoon Southwark Council leader joined protesters against anti-homeless spikes including @keichysparkle london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7625
LondonPortAuth London Bridge at dusk. pic.twitter.com/Y90eyjiXBJ
Guardian reporter @BenQuinn75's video from the #homesnotspikes demo, featuring @peterjohn6: https://t.co/Xzd1lYpTml
Just published - #homesnotspikes protest outside Southwark Bridge Road flats - photos & audio goo.gl/fb/IT726
The new Subway in Waterloo Road is far cry from the old Enis's cafe: http://t.co/qdpFfXc2ov http://t.co/vOlon6dt9j
£5 million home on Albert Embankment: http://t.co/nJtGPkiZE4
MintStMusicFest Line-up for @MintStMusicFest on 12 July looking great but we need volunteers to make it happen - msg us if interested.
RT @eric_perlberg: 60,000 outraged sign anti-spike petition. here's the demo. Fake outrage doesn't help the homeless. #homelessspikes http:…
Berkeley Homes drops price of One Tower Bridge apartment from £7 million to £5.45 million: http://t.co/JYbBEnJudf Bargain!
gregwtravels Cartoon Boris Johnson, panda and shark advertise restaurant on South Bank london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7620 via @se1
Spikes add to London's architecture of deterrence on.ft.com/1kiEcGx via @FT
pjspooner Though what I really don't get about that #HomelessSpikes is why did they decide on ominous expensive metal spikes rather than a plant pot?
Police remain in foyer of 118 Southwark Bridge Road to prevent further #homesnotspikes occupation
RT @worldviewmedia: RT @se1: Harriet who started the #homelessspikes petition https://t.co/pIK3hjlcj4 via @audioboo @keichysparkle
The #homesnotspikes occupation is now over
Police talking to #homesnotspikes occupiers pic.twitter.com/SJq04ocZwx
Police at 118 Southwark Bridge Road #homelessspikes #HomesNotSpikes pic.twitter.com/3W4vpGyKz1
Protestors occupying foyer of #homelessspikes building in Southwark Bridge Road pic.twitter.com/wet05s3BNM
Harriet who started the #homelessspikes petition https://t.co/xTmqSMRS1m via @audioboo
RT @UKChange: Update from Harriet, petition starter calling for removal of anti-homeless spikes: http://t.co/32yYIPFHU5
@France2londres George is @georgenturner
The #HomesNotSpikes protest in Southwark Bridge Road pic.twitter.com/2df2fvPW23
#homelessspikes protest in Southwark Bridge Road pic.twitter.com/7hhpdyRqeC
The #homelessspikes protest outside 118 Southwark Bridge Road pic.twitter.com/TteWZjRK6u
Council leader @peterjohn6 is at the Southwark Bridge Road spikes #homelessspikes demo. More police and journalists than protestors so far
The #AntiHomelessSpikes petition has now reached 63,000 signatures https://t.co/y2ygFNeSlK
Extra cycle parking at Waterloo Station pic.twitter.com/GSTihO3bqf
RT @poynterlubz: memory card found at london bridge station, contains photos from 2012 & 2013. RT so the owner can be found?! http://t.co/V…
Just published - Former England footballer John Barnes @officialbarnesy at Southwark Tube Station goo.gl/fb/ih2Ag
mattfromlondon Plastic Boris Johnson teams up with shark and space-panda to sell Japanese tapas bit.ly/1ji4rgM
Just published - Bankside Quarter: new name for Blackfriars riverside development with no on-site affordable housing goo.gl/fb/Ep7RZ
oldvictheatre Props from Cinderella, All About My Mother and Resurrection Blues now up for grabs on our eBay channel! ow.ly/xPF9r
Come and sing Ode to Joy with @southbanksinf at @stjohnswaterloo during @waterloofestiv http://t.co/OPHrRtYbZv registration ends Friday
Just published - As #homelessspikes debate rages, Southwark Council announces plan to take over SE1 hostel goo.gl/fb/sJdXY
#homelessspikes What do you do when your photo is retweeted 26,000 times? http://t.co/eutRER7Sgl via @worldviewmedia
Just published - Boris deputy: South Bank Shell Centre development will affect Westminster world heritage site goo.gl/fb/jPoap
@georgenturner Did anyone see Sir Eddie's face when he said that?
Waterloo Road tree to be felled by Lambeth Council pic.twitter.com/Onqd2YIWWG
@SkintLondon I don't understand what you are asking. Click on the link to read the article
MrSteerpike Boris tribute tavern opens bit.ly/1mBIkmn
A cluster of skyscrapers around the Shard at London Bridge would be a "real shame", Julia Barfield tells @LondonAssembly planning committee
Boris berating the anti-homeless spikes shows what a ruthless pragmatist he is gu.com/p/3qxcn/tw via @hugh_muir in @guardian
Would you dine at a restaurant named in honour of Boris Johnson? london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7620
Photos of Shad Thames in 1980 and 1981: re-photo.co.uk/?p=4091 via @Peter_Marshall @LoveShadThames
New £1 million + homes on site of Valentine pub in Long Lane http://t.co/0XAAZXKEE3
Spikes are just tip of broader issue of rising homelessness http://t.co/LEvCXvYh1A - @centrepointuk blog by ex Southwark cllr @paulnoblet
The solar panels on the roof of City Hall 'don't work' according to deputy mayor @kitmalthouse at @LondonAssembly planning committee
@DamienCheetham That was @CathedralsTom - he later corrected it to next week. It's a viewing for prospective buyers
The Blackfriars Road skyscraper cluster is an "error", @RowanMoore tells @LondonAssembly planning committee
The Shard might one day become a listed building, says Nigel Barker of English Heritage @LondonAssembly. "Good building, wrong location"
Deputy Mayor Kit Malthouse a bit off-message re. Shell Centre. Says it will have "big impact on the world heritage site". @LondonAssembly
TowerBridge 6 bridge lifts today: it all kicks off at 1345 where we willl have two vessels passing through! bit.ly/bridgelifts
@urbantweetUK Yep.
Design of Strata tower "simply not good enough" Julia Barfield (of London Eye fame) tells @LondonAssembly planning committee
Charlie_Boss News breaking at Southwark Tube Station -this from @ESPNFC & @england legend John Barnes doing service announcements pic.twitter.com/h9K1XJrdEp
Just remembered that Boris Johnson's 2008 election campaign HQ was at County Hall: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7620
MrMLloyd Boris Johnson tribute restaurant opens on South Bank. Features @MayorofLondon with a panda on his shoulders. #wtf bit.ly/1l3tpA1
Just published - Boris Johnson tribute restaurant opens on South Bank goo.gl/fb/5SHVA
PascalMitter #airquality Winter #London smog. View from Elephant & Castle pic.twitter.com/YQ9UtOlhud
More than 30,000 people have now signed the #AntiHomelessSpikes petition http://t.co/MinRPUCG3S started by @keichysparkle
Unexplained death at Millennium Bridge - @CityPolice appeal for witnesses pic.twitter.com/A7uJl96oTB
MoslehChowdhury John Barnes outside Southwark Station #England #worldcup @ Southwark London Underground Station instagram.com/p/pDsx7Bt_Mk/
From 10am the @LondonAssembly planning committee is discussing tall buildings in the capital
steveainger I think @Se_Railway should remake Groundhog Day and call it 'Congestion in the London Bridge Area Day.' #southeastern #Londonbridge
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