Wednesday 3 June 2015
News & features published on 3 June 2015
Council: we'll work with locals to keep Foxtons out of Elephant
Southwark Council's regeneration boss has pledged to support a community campaign to prevent an estate agent from taking over the Elephant & Castle pub.
Southwark Spine bike route plan gets green light from cabinet
A new north-south bike route to be called the Southwark Spine is the flagship measure in the borough's new cycling strategy which was rubber-stamped by cabinet on Tuesday.
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Wednesday recap: London-SE1.co.uk/date/2015-06-03
ITV News London report on Elephant & Castle pub https://t.co/sFjNDR3jy0
"You can find us in delightful town of Elephant and Castle which is well popular for its great historic days": elephantandcastlepub.co.uk/about-us/
ssavvant Full moon at @se1 pic.twitter.com/tZG9PeitmX
@laurastar23 @simonhinde "at least 21 members who appear on the electoral roll in Southwark or neighbouring borough" http://t.co/uHDEcJaqft
@SouthwarkNotes Return of the cafe was touted as one of the original selling points of the scheme. Unsure of current status.
If you want to see v bizarre film of Southwark Council officers joining in shamanic vision quest, here's your chance: http://t.co/hBkzMTisPI
@coyleneil When are we likely to hear yours?
Keep watching to see vox pops of local scepticism re new-fangled E&C Shopping Centre when under construction 1962 http://t.co/TPd4TtYVmU
1962 ITN report on redevelopment of Elephant & Castle http://t.co/TPd4TtYVmU
1959 ITN TV news report on the redevelopment of the Elephant & Castle pub http://t.co/dgrNBSPddp
RT @M_Star_Online: New Foxtons in place of landmark London pub is part of 'scandalous social cleansing' | http://t.co/rJVT28mfgT
The previous incarnations of the Elephant & Castle pub as recorded in the subway murals pic.twitter.com/vIPNG1knMD
Most trains in S London are electric, but there are still some diesels at London Bridge & Waterloo @CllrJamesBarber: http://t.co/VaBE88L5Yp
Sparks fly over Boris Johnson's Southwark fire station school plan: http://t.co/acaJFL1arI via @davehill
@EdCJ_Francis See the link to the Valore Asset Management website at the bottom of the article
@jamielondon10 I suggest you consult Stephen Humphrey's excellent book on the history of the Elephant & Castle area. He is #1 local expert.
@jamielondon10 @itvlondon @luketomhanrahan Wrong. That's a myth.
RT @siobhandavies: Just a few days until Elephant&Castle film screenings! Book your tickets here: http://t.co/baAx5Mea1x £5/£3 #LFA2015 htt…
Ward councillor for E&C pub says it's "great candidate for asset of community value" #localism
https://t.co/cYtC2ePVUJ
RT @helendennis80: Elephant & Castle pub great candidate for asset of community value - significant history & huge potential @se1 >> https:…
Simonhinde We need 21 local people to stop the Elephant & Castle pub being turned into a Foxtons. london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8304
LFB_Southwark The fire in the dryer is now out. Our crews will be on scene for a while to determine what caused it. #InsideOKR
Blackfriars Bridge remains shut northbound.
LFB_Southwark The fire engine at Old Kent Road has just been mobilised to reports of a tumble dryer on fire. #InsideOKR
See @luketomhanrahan's writeup re Foxtons at the E&C on @itvlondon website: http://t.co/0wC5nkOUxI [nb apostrophe error not by @james_hatts]
CityPolice On going police incident at Blackfriars Bridge. Bridge closed to vehicles northbound & pedestrians westbound. Please avoid area.
Very interesting developments in the #gardenbridge saga this afternoon, but not sure yet what they all mean.
Just published - We'll work with locals to keep Foxtons out of Elephant, says Southwark Council's @markwilliams84 goo.gl/fb/IMj7sb
In her maiden speech, new Redcar MP @annaturley tells commons that Lambeth Bridge was made from Redcar steel pic.twitter.com/W04wkCeyow
boroughmarket Join @BreadAhead open day & bake off on Saturday from 2pm- bring along your homemade loaf & recipe to win prizes! pic.twitter.com/4oqbKJAKcg
RT @itvlondon: Derailed train delays dozens of services from London Bridge http://t.co/7uUESxcSk3
The old Southwark Playhouse @swkplay in Southwark Bridge Road - picture taken 15 years ago today pic.twitter.com/QguJHLijgi
From the archive … pictures of Bermondsey Carnival in Grange Road on 3 June 200pic.twitter.com/WbdADls12g2g
alex8ra Tiny Gabriel's Wharf from above @se1 pic.twitter.com/96lUYujUhG
@paulcoggle thanks
Anyone know what they're filming in Whittlesey Street today? pic.twitter.com/vDhi5p4YLe
O2 advert being filmed in Lower Marsh featuring dog being lured by sausages in window of fake butchers shop pic.twitter.com/7wKbMKr4VS
More filming in Lower Marsh pic.twitter.com/qZIcZxeM45
Now you see it ... Now you don't. Fake Caffe Nero shopfront in Lower Marsh has already vanished pic.twitter.com/PB8VtZtN5n
Cycle Superhighway 7 closed at Princess Street whilst new N-S superhighway is built pic.twitter.com/9J3GFxv2yj
SouthwarkLibs A few places left for FREE guided walk Lost Neckinger River w/ historian @teabolton 7 Jun 2pm MUST book [email protected]
MPSSouthbank An unauthorised Big Issue seller is working cafe tables on the South Bank. Genuine vendors do not sell in this manner. Please do not buy.
@hixterbankside The review was by one of our website users, not us
@JoanaRamiroUK Story not quite right - not up to council to decide whether asset of community value. Depends on application from local ppl.
Interesting that none of the Tory @LondonAssembly members stood up to speak in defence of #gardenbridge. Audio: https://t.co/jcAi9vh8xo
London Assembly criticises Garden Bridge https://t.co/jcAi9vh8xo via @audioBoom
The @LondonAssembly has voted 11-3 in favour of a motion criticising the #gardenbridge procurement process
#GardenBridge would be better built in Hull, suggests @ValShawcross
Both @CarolinePidgeon and @ValShawcross say #gardenbridge public funding would be better spent on bridge in Rotherhihe area @LondonAssembly
Now @ValShawcross is mentioning @TCOSLondon's recent #gardenbridge public meeting at St John's @LondonAssembly
Boris's comparison of #gardenbridge critics with the Taliban is "outrageous" says @CarolinePidgeon @LondonAssembly
#gardenbridge "This is about building a garden, but you're destroying 30 mature trees" says @CarolinePidgeon
#gardenbridge "I have huge concerns about this project" says @CarolinePidgeon @LondonAssembly
LIVE webcast of @LondonAssembly debating #gardenbridge now: http://t.co/gtpaG2WrYt
Review of @hixterbankside by SE1 forum regular Ivanhoe: http://t.co/oZaeWQbgfJ
Coming up shortly - @londonassembly debate on #gardenbridge - webcast here: http://t.co/gtpaG2WrYt
Just published - Southwark Spine bike route plan gets green light from cabinet goo.gl/fb/P2Ijfx
Should Elephant & Castle pub have blue plaque to mark role in history of garage music? @Mixmag thinks so: http://t.co/fIVEmvyKbi
RT @LondonFire: Fantastic new honours boards #InsideOKR of firefighters who have gone above the call of duty http://t.co/DjbJYDtMHv http://…
FACTmag The birthplace of UK garage is being turned into a Foxtons: factm.ag/452Vs3 pic.twitter.com/LY7uxAaPsU
Southwark cabinet approves borough's new cycling strategy https://t.co/l2dTb0JTjq via @audioBoom
Follow the redevelopment of the Eileen House site on Newington Causeway at the Elephant via @251Construction Twitter account
james_hatts Just been interviewed by @itvlondon's @luketomhanrahan about the Elephant & Castle Foxtons story
The beautiful gardens of Lambeth Palace are open to the public from midday http://t.co/WPysFjxyzb
Later this morning @LondonAssembly debates motion critical of #gardenbridge tabled by @CarolinePidgeon @ValShawcross http://t.co/gtpaG2WrYt
Caffe Nero in Lower Marsh
(don't worry it's only a film set) pic.twitter.com/34dp9SjU5t
AdeleCathedrals Sorry to see another old Bermondsey factory set for demolition. Sadly it came to planning without conservation area or listing protection.
Carsten Holler slides being installed at Hayward Gallery pic.twitter.com/O6oEEkdVaj
Shortspin Elephant & Castle roundabout not moving this morning @se1 pic.twitter.com/va2GIHf5K4
Picture from exactly 15 years ago showing Bermondsey Carnival leaving Bermondsey Square (pre hotel & shops etc) pic.twitter.com/waKvMMWuIS
NoellaPKivlehan @se1 Disney promotion on Blackfriars Road. pic.twitter.com/UExy4A89WD
Remember the antiques shop in Tanner Street with the beefeaters outside?
It's going to be demolished: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8301
ICYMI - Elephant & Castle a ‘problem area’ for sexual attacks by strangers, says top clondon-se1.co.uk/news/view/8302wE5K
@moiracatherine if you read the article you will see that by las the council's permission is not required for this change.
Se_Railway SERVICE UPDATE Power restored London Bridge, TRains should be moving soon ^CH
Bagpussjo @Se_Railway sitting on this train outside London Bridge for an hour now.. Will I ever get home tonight?
Se_Railway SERVICE UPDATE The line is clear at London Bridge so Power is being turned back on but signal problems will continue ^CH
Se_Railway SERVICE UPDATE due to a passenger using the emergency door opening and walking down the track at London Bridge POwer has been turned off 1/2
NinaIles @networkrail why can't I get home? Train left Charing X at 23.09, only just made it to London Bridge VIA CANNON ST???? 23.58!
abeislegend 45 mins to get from Waterloo East to London Bridge with no sign of moving from here. Thanks @Se_Railway, excellent service as always.
rors_obrien Someone literally got so bored of waiting at London Bridge, they pressed the emergency button and walked down the track
TammyReed4 @Se_Railway stuck on a train to London Bridge. What on earth is going on? Been nearly 1 hr Lights are out. Guy next to me is freaking out !
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