We're in the process of moving to www.SE1.news - find the latest news there.

Thursday 23 July 2015

<< Wednesday 22 July | Friday 24 July >>

<< Same day in June | Same day in August >>

<< Same day in 2014 | Same day in 2016 >>

News & features published on 23 July 2015

New council homes on Blackfriars Road: Southwark in £10m deal

Southwark Council is to spend more than £10 million buying homes from a private developer in Blackfriars Road to let at council rents.

Avon Place mural unveiled

A colourful new mural in an alleyway off Borough High Street has been officially unveiled by Neil Coyle MP and Captain Ian McNaught of Trinity House.

Prayers said at Cross Bones Graveyard as new garden takes shape

A service of regret, remembrance and restoration has been held at Cross Bones Graveyard as work to create a new community garden continues.

Councillors urged to block Garden Bridge project

Objectors to the proposed Garden Bridge addressed Lambeth councillors on Wednesday night and urged them not to allow council land on the South Bank to be used for the river crossing.

Squatters evicted from Elephant & Castle pub

Squatters have been evicted from the Elephant & Castle pub after occupying the building for more than a month.

Forum discussions active on 23 July 2015

Tweets on 23 July 2015

SimonHughes Fabulous performance 2nite of Sister Act by @quayplayers @greenwoodtheatre SE1 til Sat :don't miss, book now pic.twitter.com/Fv6Q6oa1b5

11:20 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via iOS (retweeted on 11:25 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Thursday recap: London-SE1.co.uk/date/2015-07-23

11:00 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via TweetDeck

RiversideTweats #gardenbridge objections aired at Lambeth Town Hall:- london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8401

10:28 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 10:45 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Just got some BREAKING NEWS that's guaranteed to provoke a reaction. Watch this space.

10:31 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone

cathedralsdavid @se1 News @lb_southwark is buying homes from a developer is welcome-trust it's not the Linden Homes site built on land the council sold?!

9:34 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 9:52 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

DanLThorpe Great to join @CllrDHyland @ValShawcross & @heidi_mp for a tour of the London Bridge re-build today. pic.twitter.com/OdvHiRREKC

4:42 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 5:02 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

The Financial Times is to move out of its Southwark Bridge HQ https://t.co/Rn3L9KpTn8

4:50 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac

Metal sheets covering Elephant & Castle pub after this morning's eviction of squatters london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8400 pic.twitter.com/WyCMuvGGYP

4:25 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone

Ronald McDonald is making a personal appearance in Old Kent Road pic.twitter.com/TSDIEayKF0

3:05 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone

Official opening of new fire station in Old Kent Road pic.twitter.com/oN1z4Oom4v

2:58 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone

Opening of Old Kent Road fire station pic.twitter.com/0OwrpNbZNe

2:38 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone

Sister Act - Bermondsey's @quayplayers at @GWTheatre London Bridge: http://t.co/9b66Tg8AfV

12:21 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac

Just published - New council homes on Blackfriars Road: Southwark in Â£10m dealgoo.gl/fb/gMJt5S5

12:04 PM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Google

Open Forum meeting - Bankside Residents Forum @BanksideForum tonight http://t.co/yi4FKdYuNB

11:47 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via TweetDeck

MPSCathedralSgt Exchanging Places Event - HGV cycle safety event that includes cycle marking and Dr Bike repairs. 24/7/15 Ontario St. 0730hrs - 1030hrs

10:51 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 11:06 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Just published - Avon Place mural unveiled by @coyleneil and @trinityhouse_uk deputy master goo.gl/fb/mtp8xZ

11:06 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Google

Crossbones Garden is open this afternoon 3-6 - tours with @TheGooseSez: http://t.co/el16kMJSXq

10:47 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via TweetDeck

Just published - Prayers said at Cross Bones Graveyard as new garden takes shape goo.gl/fb/xbHUlc

10:36 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Google

deansouthwark Just discovered - the 12th century threshold to the Canons' Doorway in @Southwarkcathed by @Nathalie_Cohen Exciting! pic.twitter.com/JWFXmczSOo

9:17 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPad (retweeted on 10:04 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

AdeleCathedrals Why do organisations use the term "consulting" when they actually mean "informing"? Do they hope we won't understand/notice the difference?

9:45 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPad (retweeted on 9:49 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Nathalie_Cohen Investigations @Southwarkcathed last night revealed 12th century threshold preserved 0.7m below ground @deansouthwark pic.twitter.com/u85CqZtS4I

9:31 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 9:38 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Five years ago today, Southwark Council signed Elephant & Castle regeneration deal with Lend Lease: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/4712

9:37 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac

Just published - Councillors urged to block #GardenBridge project goo.gl/fb/Bij9dP

9:26 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Google

Will the Department for Health remain at Skipton House, Elephant & Castle? http://t.co/Ebmt2YXxmf

9:03 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac

Garden Bridge deputation at Lambeth Council https://t.co/WknmZu2le2 via @audioBoom

8:50 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via audioBoom

Just published - Squatters evicted from Elephant & Castle pub goo.gl/fb/BskuDO

8:47 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Google

Express Supersave in Blackfriars Road facing licence review this AM re. minimum wage + illegal worker claims: http://t.co/l6xjyM7n53

7:59 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac

LFB_Southwark Today is the official opening ceremony for Old Kent Road fire station. We will be welcoming guests throughout the day. Photos to follow

7:12 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for Windows Phone (retweeted on 7:17 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

MPSSouthwark Bailiffs secured the old E&C Pub this morning. They removed about 20 Squatters. Police on standby thankfully no one from either side hurt ZG

7:13 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 7:17 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

RT @ConnorEaton: Tangmere at London Waterloo #london #steamengine #steamtrain #waterloo #steam #tangmere #WCRCâ€¦ https://t.co/AqwiUw1rHR

12:29 AM, Jul 23rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac