Saturday 22 November 2014
News & features published on 22 November 2014
Lambeth vetoes giant Santa hat for South Bank's ITV tower
Plans for a balloon in the shape of a Father Christmas hat to be tethered to the roof of ITV's South Bank headquarters have been vetoed by Lambeth Council.
Double deck trains considered for Waterloo commuter routes
Double deck commuter train services from Basingstoke or Southampton to Waterloo are one of the options to tackle overcrowding presented in a new Network Rail document.
Boris questioned over future of Coronet at Elephant & Castle
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has been questioned at a public meeting over the future of the Coronet at Elephant & Castle.
Secure motorbike parking trial on The Cut
Ground anchors have been installed in a motorcycle parking bay on The Cut as part of a trial of new security measures by Southwark Council.
London Fire Brigade could move HQ back to Albert Embankment
The London Fire Brigade could move its headquarters back to Albert Embankment under plans being considered by fire authority members.
Uxbridge Arms pub in Bath Terrace to be redeveloped
The Uxbridge Arms pub on the Rockingham Estate is to be redeveloped after Southwark Council agreed to sell the site.
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Saturday recap: SIX local news stories published today London-SE1.co.uk/date/2014-11-22
Cyclist fined on New Kent Road cycle path receives court summons; crowdfund appeal for defence road.cc/136770
ITV wanted to put a 32-metre helium balloon Santa hat on the roof of their HQ.
Lambeth Council said 'no'.
More: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7975
Just published - Is Scrooge working for Lambeth Council? Planners veto giant Santa hat on the South Bank goo.gl/fb/x5GcFS
The Garden Bridge is nothing but a wasteful blight, argues Rowan Moore in the Observer http://t.co/iT1IiEGtwR
Squarehighways #TowerBridge closed southbound from 8pm tonight to 5am 23 Nov for repairs to a bridge joint. Please use alternative route to cross the river
Beer bottle smashes glass floor at Tower Bridge http://t.co/Bvq4OUu5Je via @itvlondon
the1gordo Was in tower bridge walkway today, someone dropped a beer bottle; this happened pic.twitter.com/fYFju69XBS
Just published - Double deck trains considered for Waterloo commuter routes goo.gl/fb/UpnNf3
Just published - Boris questioned over future of @TheCoronet at Elephant & Castle goo.gl/fb/z04oxd
Just published - Secure motorbike parking trial on The Cut goo.gl/fb/LoqO5a
Just published - London Fire Brigade could move HQ back to Albert Embankment goo.gl/fb/ZqoPAZ
New @CooperativeFood shop in Lower Marsh taking shape pic.twitter.com/8DPwsh5rrg
The new @IslamicReliefUK charity shop on Lower Marsh is now open pic.twitter.com/9VFeOqQerd
Tesco Express Waterloo Road opens Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/0kEoRit7CG
RT @se16: New post: New play about Alfred and Ada Salter http://t.co/cGthfxif6P
se16 New post: Sainsbury's Local now open in Spa Road goo.gl/8sgWoJ
Just published - Uxbridge Arms pub in Bath Terrace to be redeveloped goo.gl/fb/yLPN7X
Open Studios at @makespacestudio: http://t.co/tcikPPDsMV (the colourful prefabs just outside Waterloo Station)
Colombian Food Festival:
http://t.co/mQW7Bxhxmf
RT @se16: Scandinavian Christmas Market in Albion Street http://t.co/kSI9gnF86A featuring Father Christmas, Moomins and huskies
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