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News & features published on 30 January 2015
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Havengore returns to route of Churchill funeral flotilla 50 years on

Tower Bridge was raised in salute on Friday lunchtime as the vessel that carried the coffin of Sir Winston Churchill along the Thames in 1965 made the same journey 50 years later.

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Long Lane shut to traffic after hole appears in road

Long Lane was closed to traffic on Friday afternoon after a hole appeared in the road.

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Lambeth Council reveals plan to close and sell Waterloo Library

Waterloo Library in Lower Marsh is to be shut down and the site sold off by Lambeth Council under plans revealed this week.

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MPs demand immediate police action over anti-abortion protests

14 members of Parliament have signed an early day motion in the House of Commons demanding that "that the police act immediately" to create a 'buffer zone' around a controversial abortion clinic in Southwark.

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Armed robbery in Abbey Street: police appeal

Detectives from the Met's Flying Squad are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a shop in Abbey Street on Thursday.

Tweets on 30 January 2015

TobyConnors @MPSonthewater Bankside today pic.twitter.com/Gouf74GENZ

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 10:39 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

Just published - @havengore returns to route of Churchill funeral flotilla 50 years on goo.gl/fb/NYZzbz

via Google

Join the discussion about plan to shut down Waterloo Library:

http://t.co/Ppzg7YiqPG

Are Lambeth Council "money-orientated philistines"?

via Twitter for Mac

RT @StartLicensing: Sad.My local library growing up & gave me a lifelong love of books “@se1: Council plans closure of Waterloo Library: ht…

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RT @MartTheTaxi: Watch out bermondsey St because long lane closed people decided driving wrong way down Bermondsey St is acceptable ffs

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BBC Four programme starting now showing exclusive live tracks filmed at Kraftwerk's Tate Modern shows in February 2013

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Council plans closure of Waterloo Library: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8067

via Twitter for Mac

Bishops_LibDems We are extremely disappointed to see that Lambeth Labour plan to sell off @WaterlooLib - we will campaign with local residents against this

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 8:04 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

livesey_labour A fitting farewell celebration to Sonia, Southwark's brilliant Mayor's assistant for the past 24 years. pic.twitter.com/uBse9ekvSW

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 7:40 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Just published - Long Lane shut to traffic after hole appears in road goo.gl/fb/2gxXJK

via Google

Whenworld @se1 It was very busy today. Every computer being used and people waiting. What a waste of public money when it has just been refurbished.

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 6:40 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

Armed robbery at Bermondsey bong shop: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8065

via Twitter for Mac

Date set for opening of new Sainsbury's Local in Long Lane on site of Valentine pub pic.twitter.com/EQfbx9QOLj

via Twitter for iPhone

Man from Thames Water looking into the hole in Long Lane. pic.twitter.com/ACHlGMJK5Y

via Twitter for iPhone

Long Lane closed till further notice due to hole in the road pic.twitter.com/D674rb7GJ2

via Twitter for iPhone

gazsouthgate This is the hole @se1 opposite wilds rents. Hardly 12ft pic.twitter.com/Zi0yx3m4qm

via iOS (retweeted on 5:01 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

markwilliams84 @se1 collapsed manhole/sewer, Thames water on scene - a statement will be sent out shortly

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 4:28 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

Apparently there's a big hole in Long Lane. Police are looking into it.

Forum thread: http://t.co/YVkzJd6aRK

via Twitter for Mac

TfLBusAlerts Route C10 is subject to diversion and delays in Long Lane SE1 due to a road traffic incident.

via Hootsuite (retweeted on 4:23 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

Just published - Lambeth Council reveals plan to close and sell Waterloo Library goo.gl/fb/gOnRqn

via Google

BRREAKING: Lambeth Council plans to shut Waterloo Library and flog the site to developers london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8067

via Twitter for Mac

Just published - @HackneyAbbott & 13 other MPs demand immediate police action over SE1 anti-abortion protests goo.gl/fb/VFXUKT

via Google

PRTweetz Almost there for tickets @oldvictheatre ow.ly/i/8rZMu @KevinSpacey @se1

via Hootsuite (retweeted on 2:31 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Excellent sandwiches at new Sista Barista @ The Smokehouse - corner Westminster Bridge Road & Carlisle Lane http://t.co/vbr2nthRKg

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Three cheers for Churchill from House of Commons terrace resound across the river to Lambeth as @havengore departs.

via Twitter for iPhone

memorial service ends with Battle Hymn of the Republic as sung at funeral 50 years ago pic.twitter.com/dZYaz7GXba

via Twitter for iPhone

TimReidBBC The @havengore arriving at Westminster to three cheers from those on the Commons terrace pic.twitter.com/PNvFzslP3x

via Echofon (retweeted on 1:19 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

MilitaryHistory view of the barge from the roof of our office just ... superb! pic.twitter.com/VFELu7G1qF

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 1:17 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

LondonPortAuth History recreated: @havengore passes Charing Cross on a remarkable journey for a remarkable man pic.twitter.com/VHOw0NbYeU

via Twitter for Android (retweeted on 1:17 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

JaneScottPaul @havengore approaches Blackfriars Bridge. Thames Watermen in red add a touch of . pic.twitter.com/BnG2eVoynE

via Twitter for iPad (retweeted on 1:16 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

nigelfletcher "Three cheers for Winnie" ring out from the Commons Terrace as @havengore arrives alongside Parliament pic.twitter.com/rlZWsEegiw

via Twitter for Windows Phone (retweeted on 1:16 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

memorial service taking place on deck of @havengore. Wreath will be cast into Thames pic.twitter.com/zP42vsZPaR

via Twitter for iPhone

havengore As we make our way along the Thames @TowerRNLI pic.twitter.com/Rq1mXUFJbw

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 1:08 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

LondonPortAuth Master Mariners look on from @HMSWellington at the City of London pic.twitter.com/nejo6kHjb6

via Twitter for Android (retweeted on 1:08 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

singledigitsam Saw the boats come through with the bagpipes playing. Very moving moment. pic.twitter.com/cWCj6E9S9X

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 1:07 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

LondonFire River boat crews making their way past Tower Bridge to the Houses of Parliament pic.twitter.com/oTpgin78DI

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 1:07 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

AlisonWinChis Seagulls in the procession too @se1 pic.twitter.com/Fq47RUmUJG

via iOS (retweeted on 1:06 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

@ollyclarke27 now. See earlier tweets for link to schedule.

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to ollyclarke27

havengore From my vantage point on I can see the Watermen and Lightermen forming up on deck. Are you there? Let's see your pics

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 12:42 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

flotilla is forming up east of Tower Bridge

via Twitter for iPhone

Just published - Armed robbery in Abbey Street: police appeal goo.gl/fb/dUTq5A

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Bermondsey armed robbers said to have driven off in a gold-coloured car - not exactly subtle: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8065

via Twitter for Mac

skyrobcatherall View from the deck of HMS Belfast. flotilla coming by at 1245 live @SkyNews pic.twitter.com/IsAwq0TXSZ

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 12:18 PM, Jan 30th, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

#churchill2015 Tower Bridge lifts for @havengore at 12.45pm; gun salute HMS Belfast 12.50pm http://t.co/5u8WBMNv3b

via Twitter for Mac

Watch BBC coverage of Winston Churchill's funeral as-live 50 years later on BBC Parliament: http://t.co/FPtITlR2QW Thames section coming up

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765mph video of steam train leaving Waterloo Station: https://t.co/UiHvC4CZx5

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Churchill funeral 50th anniversary - Tower Bridge lifts for @havengore at 12.45pm; HMS Belfast gun salute 12.50pm: http://t.co/5u8WBMNv3b

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China: Scenic area with Tower Bridge knockoff is choking with rubbish http://t.co/xWW8CsfZKo via @SCMP_News

via Twitter Web Client

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