Monday 15 June 2015
News & features published on 15 June 2015
Artists commissioned for Southwark Street Colourful Crossings
Business improvement district Better Bankside has commissioned three artists to bring new colour and animation to Southwark Street.
Bahrainis sell LSE's Sidney Webb House to Unite
Sidney Webb House, a 446-bed student hall of residence in Great Dover Street, has been sold by its Bahraini owners as part of a wider £271 million deal.
Restoration of Wurlitzer from Elephant & Castle Trocadero nears completion
After thousands of hours of work by volunteers and professionals, the restoration of the Wurlitzer organ from the Elephant & Castle Trocadero cinema is nearing completion.
Africa Centre plans new home in Great Suffolk Street
The Africa Centre - located in Covent Garden for nearly five decades - is planning a new home in Southwark.
'Dirty Lane' at centre of Vinopolis fashion retail development
A new street to be called 'Dirty Lane' is at the centre of plans for the redevelopment of the Vinopolis complex.
Local man Lloyd Smythe charged with Tommy Blackmore murder
28-year-old Lloyd Smythe appeared before magistrates at Camberwell Green on Monday, charged with the murder of Tommy Blackmore.
Value of London Fire Brigade HQ jumps from £50m to £90m
The freehold of the London Fire Brigade headquarters in Union Street has changed hands for £90 million.
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Monday recap: London-SE1.co.uk/date/2015-06-15
Tonight's episode of #TheMet BBC1 features investigation into murder of Chris Foster in Borough High Street - clip: http://t.co/QBTxZQKPCX
RT @se16: New post: Council to ban bookies, amusements and payday lenders from its shopping parades http://t.co/6NrcYTg6Ow
Just published - Bahrainis sell LSE's Sidney Webb House to Unite goo.gl/fb/bCaQZQ
Just published - Artists commissioned for Southwark Street Colourful Crossings goo.gl/fb/FlhvgV
Just published - Artists commissioned for Southwark Street Colourful Crossings goo.gl/fb/FlhvgV
UnitedStSaviour @UnitedStSaviour @Southwarkcathed @SBPBiglocal @Vj01Victoria Vicky O'Donnell preparing floral design for Cure's tomb. pic.twitter.com/2Bjgp8jV5C
UnitedStSaviour Thomas Cure service @Southwarkcathed 5.30pm Tuesday 16th June. #Southwark communities honour @UnitedStSaviour major benefactor. Open to all.
155 years today, Florence Nightingale opened her school of nursing at St Thomas' Hospital
Walk down Southwark Street and get a round of applause: http://t.co/Jc0kXNbtJ9 https://t.co/RBP7IeN6S5
Just published - Restoration of Wurlitzer from Elephant & Castle Trocadero nears completion goo.gl/fb/JSZv5O
coyleneil My choice for leader was Mary Creagh. She stepped out of the race. I have lent my nomination to @jeremycorbyn & hope he makes the ballot.
Cinema planned as part of Vinopolis redevelopment: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8328
Vinopolis site development plans on show this afternoon: http://t.co/XgJIHlAh8h
Just published - Africa Centre plans new home in Great Suffolk Street goo.gl/fb/CjkX9s
Just published - 'Dirty Lane' at centre of Vinopolis fashion retail development goo.gl/fb/QbtDA1
Dirty Lane - old local street name - revived by Vinopolis developers. They've not chosen Whore's Nest or Foul Lane. london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8328
Just published - Local man Lloyd Smythe charged with Tommy Blackmore murder goo.gl/fb/oxcsez
New @LobosTapas restaurant now open in Borough High Street: http://t.co/dCTC2HV0Dg
Just published - Value of London Fire Brigade HQ in Union Street jumps from £50m to £90goo.gl/fb/oW3KMPyZ
susiemesure Wow. A THREE MONTH road & pedestrian closure of Tower Bridge will show how badly Rotherhithe needs river crossing london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8318
TeamLondonBdg Kids from our @SE1Orchard gardening project selling their veg to @Bridgelounge. Huge thanks for making it happen. pic.twitter.com/VsCH0D4X7Q
28-year-old Lloyd Smythe from the Tabard Gardens Estate appears at Camberwell Green Magistrates today charged with murder of Tommy Blackmore
Keys found at Stamford Street / Hatfields junction http://t.co/OJzUqBo53M
#Magnacarta800 Stephen Langton depicted in stained glass window at Southwark Cathedral @Southwarkcathed pic.twitter.com/rvbfIyBrsk
RT @BeeInTheBush: On this day in 1825 the foundation stone of Rennie’s ‘new’ London Bridge was laid by ‘the grand old’ Duke of York. #june1…
Protesters target new Lend Lease 'experience suite' at Elephant & Castle: http://t.co/kmwqg3EQ0q via @bridgewithout
ICYMI - Tower Bridge: three-month road closure planned for late 2016: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8318
Waterloo Festival @waterloofestiv starts today http://t.co/y1T85o1Ipy
Woman assaulted near London Bridge Station - CCTV on @BBCCrimewatch website: http://t.co/BVlReLcDpr
Coming up on @BBCCrimewatch Roadshow on BBC One now - reconstruction of Tower Bridge Road cyclist hit and run
lb_southwark What makes the Old Kent Road special? Come to public workshop on local character. Tomorrow 7pm Pembroke House, SE17 bit.ly/1C84NAk
Story of pedestrian hit by pavement cyclist on Tower Bridge Road to be featured on @BBCCrimewatch Roadshow today 9.15am
SouthwarkLibs Local ethical social banking. Talk from London Mutual Credit Union John Harvard Library Wednesday 17 June 2-3pm #ALW bit.ly/1Sg3AQM
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