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News & features published on 15 June 2015
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

Tweets on 15 June 2015

Tonight's episode of #TheMet BBC1 features investigation into murder of Chris Foster in Borough High Street - clip: http://t.co/QBTxZQKPCX

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RT @se16: New post: Council to ban bookies, amusements and payday lenders from its shopping parades http://t.co/6NrcYTg6Ow

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Just published - Bahrainis sell LSE's Sidney Webb House to Unite goo.gl/fb/bCaQZQ

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Just published - Artists commissioned for Southwark Street Colourful Crossings goo.gl/fb/FlhvgV

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Just published - Artists commissioned for Southwark Street Colourful Crossings goo.gl/fb/FlhvgV

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UnitedStSaviour @UnitedStSaviour @Southwarkcathed @SBPBiglocal @Vj01Victoria Vicky O'Donnell preparing floral design for Cure's tomb. pic.twitter.com/2Bjgp8jV5C

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UnitedStSaviour Thomas Cure service @Southwarkcathed 5.30pm Tuesday 16th June. communities honour @UnitedStSaviour major benefactor. Open to all.

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 5:11 PM, Jun 15th, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

155 years today, Florence Nightingale opened her school of nursing at St Thomas' Hospital

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Walk down Southwark Street and get a round of applause: http://t.co/Jc0kXNbtJ9 https://t.co/RBP7IeN6S5

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Just published - Restoration of Wurlitzer from Elephant & Castle Trocadero nears completion goo.gl/fb/JSZv5O

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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.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 2:42 PM, Jun 15th, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

Cinema planned as part of Vinopolis redevelopment: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8328

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Vinopolis site development plans on show this afternoon: http://t.co/XgJIHlAh8h

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Just published - Africa Centre plans new home in Great Suffolk Street goo.gl/fb/CjkX9s

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Just published - 'Dirty Lane' at centre of Vinopolis fashion retail development goo.gl/fb/QbtDA1

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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

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Just published - Local man Lloyd Smythe charged with Tommy Blackmore murder goo.gl/fb/oxcsez

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New @LobosTapas restaurant now open in Borough High Street: http://t.co/dCTC2HV0Dg

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Just published - Value of London Fire Brigade HQ in Union Street jumps from £50m to £90goo.gl/fb/oW3KMPyZ

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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

via iOS (retweeted on 11:35 AM, Jun 15th, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

TeamLondonBdg Kids from our @SE1Orchard gardening project selling their veg to @Bridgelounge. Huge thanks for making it happen. pic.twitter.com/VsCH0D4X7Q

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28-year-old Lloyd Smythe from the Tabard Gardens Estate appears at Camberwell Green Magistrates today charged with murder of Tommy Blackmore

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Keys found at Stamford Street / Hatfields junction http://t.co/OJzUqBo53M

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Stephen Langton depicted in stained glass window at Southwark Cathedral @Southwarkcathed pic.twitter.com/rvbfIyBrsk

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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…

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Protesters target new Lend Lease 'experience suite' at Elephant & Castle: http://t.co/kmwqg3EQ0q via @bridgewithout

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ICYMI - Tower Bridge: three-month road closure planned for late 2016: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8318

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Woman assaulted near London Bridge Station - CCTV on @BBCCrimewatch website: http://t.co/BVlReLcDpr

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Coming up on @BBCCrimewatch Roadshow on BBC One now - reconstruction of Tower Bridge Road cyclist hit and run

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lb_southwark What makes the Old Kent Road special? Come to public workshop on local character. Tomorrow 7pm Pembroke House, SE17 bit.ly/1C84NAk

via CrowdControlHQ (retweeted on 9:08 AM, Jun 15th, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Story of pedestrian hit by pavement cyclist on Tower Bridge Road to be featured on @BBCCrimewatch Roadshow today 9.15am

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SouthwarkLibs Local ethical social banking. Talk from London Mutual Credit Union John Harvard Library Wednesday 17 June 2-3pm bit.ly/1Sg3AQM

via CrowdControlHQ (retweeted on 8:55 AM, Jun 15th, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

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