Tuesday 3 November 2015
News & features published on 3 November 2015
Elephant & Castle's Coronet to close in January 2017
The operators of The Coronet at Elephant & Castle have conceded defeat in their campaign to save the music venue and former cinema.
Globe, London Eye and Waterloo Tube featured on new UK passport
Home Office minister James Brokenshire visited Bankside on Tuesday to launch a new UK passport design which features several SE1 images.
Adventurer Sarah Outen completes 4-year London2London challenge
A gruelling trans-world expedition came to an end on Tuesday as 30-year old British adventurer Sarah Outen MBE kayaked under Tower Bridge, completing her four and a half year London2London: Via the World challenge.
'Hate crime' on the 63 bus - police appeal for witnesses
Police in Southwark are appealing for information and witnesses after what they describe as a 'hate crime assault' on a bus at Elephant & Castle.
Forum discussions active on 3 November 2015
Tweets on 3 November 2015
libdemvoice Remembering Charles Kennedy's character, wit, ascent and triumphs: a report from today's London service ldv.org.uk/48129
Tuesday recap: London-SE1.co.uk/date/2015-11-03
Thoughtful write up of Charles Kennedy memorial service at @StGeorgesCath by @joncraig of @SkyNews https://t.co/09stI003Pb
@walkingpix yes London Park Hotel site.
The under-construction E&C skyscraper on Newington Butts (ex 360 tower) now provisionally called 'Highpoint'
Some great memories of the Coronet being shared on our Facebook page: https://t.co/DpYj2154It
ICYMI - 'hate crime' on the 63 bus at Elephant & Castle - police appeal for witnesses london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8519
TfLTrafficNews London Road (Elephant & Castle) will be closed for resurfacing works tonight between 9pm to 5am. ow.ly/TJ7CP
Pictures from Charles Kennedy's memorial service at @stgeorgescath in Southwark this afternoon: https://t.co/kxbJW9IWHL
Pontoon to nowhere: why the @Thames_Deckway cycle scheme gets it wrong - by @peterwalker99
https://t.co/U8DQWw3kOJ
georgethemartyr Don't forget our FOOD BANK - every Thursday 2:30-4:30pm. Donations and volunteers needed! See website for more details and contact info.
@BermondseySt It got planning permission in the summer but it's all gone quiet now
Advance warning if you're using London Bridge Station on Wednesday morning https://t.co/pblFINE0Cm
David Lindridge starts work tomorrow as Southwark's borough fire commander - his Twitter account is @LFB_Southwark
@bermondseyst Drinking fountain not mentioned here https://t.co/h7MIKvxyzf
RT @RichardSE23: 40% of London's live music venues gone in the last ten years. Another one on its way. https://t.co/Poshi4oq8k
Controversy at planning committee re. £400k of section 106 cash from 240 Blackfriars being spent in Burgess Park
Tanner Street tennis courts to get £250k upgrade. Southwark planning committee have just allocated £120 of S106 cash.
1898 poverty map published on Flickr by @LSELibrary: https://t.co/IUI2HVLvMT
Southwark planning committee defers decision on release of S106 money for Nelson Square works to allow residents to comment at next meeting.
RT @LondonFire: We've investigated The Shard & it was a false alarm. Everyone is now allowed to return to the building © @becky1363 https:/…
Just published - Elephant & Castle's Coronet to close in January 2017 goo.gl/fb/DstCqI
niamha_x Several fire engines at the Shard pic.twitter.com/Ngj4dNJiUl
GuineaGirl10 6 fire engines in road to The Shard...? pic.twitter.com/xSCNcWSSme
becky1363 7 LFB now at the shard. Tower inferno? pic.twitter.com/uJB9jvPh5f
RT @becky1363: LIVE on #Periscope: The shard fire? https://t.co/u5IiMZ5nEM
Rather curious tube map on new UK passport. Southwark Tube Station missed out. Pre-Overground East London line. pic.twitter.com/1UZHCRpOc8
London Bridge Station seems to be on the wrong side of Tooley Street on this map in the new UK passport pic.twitter.com/2l1Og9wNeb
legsidelizzy Problems at Southwark crown court. The ceiling in reception has fallen down. Court 1 unaffected.
DavidhBrown Much of ground floor at #Southwark Crown Court cordoned off after ceiling panel crashes down. Others close to falling.
TheShardLondon The award-winning 'world's first orbital backpack' brand @wolffepack has a pop-up in the #ShardArcade tiny.cc/2l5k5x
PR firm @strattonreekie finds unanimous support for #gardenbridge on streets of Soho https://t.co/NPApMt9aSe
@strattonreekie Thanks. Sorry to be unduly cynical :-)
@strattonreekie Thanks. Do you have any clients who are involved in the bridge project?
Just published - New UK passport design features @The_Globe, @TheLondonEye and Waterloo Tube Station goo.gl/fb/mo9KRd
@strattonreekie who commissioned this video?
RT @MrTimDunn: Unbuilt 1960 design for Elephant & Castle shopping centre matched Metro Central Heights
https://t.co/yWxhO8H5m5 @se1 https:/…
james_hatts Very sorry to hear about @BorisWatch (Tom Barry). City Hall needs fierce and persistent independent scrutiny.
Lambeth Council's #LambethTalk fails to find space to mention closure of Waterloo Library + axing of 1 in 4 staff pic.twitter.com/dETrTiHqYK
Just published - Adventurer @SarahOuten arrives by kayak at Tower Bridge to end 4-year #London2London challenge goo.gl/fb/pVklQM
John Sweeney: 'My nightmare on Scum Street' https://t.co/lbdeKjV3Y0
Just published - 'Hate crime' on the 63 bus at Elephant & Castle - police appeal for witnesses goo.gl/fb/uVYNZO
FireLambeth Welcome home @SarahOuten Well Done!!! pic.twitter.com/e1tTolzbyc
Results of our #gardenbridge poll - 85% say Lambeth wrong to resume negotiations on lease of South Bank land pic.twitter.com/C1cNLWcY9h
Sorry to see that Sillfield Farm - one of the pioneers of today's @boroughmarket - is no longer trading here: boroughmarket.org.uk/a-fond-farewell
The @SarahOuten kayak flotilla at Blackfriars #London2London pic.twitter.com/1scrLjLkei
The @SarahOuten kayak flotilla is nearing Blackfriars Bridge
SarahOuten HQ: Just passed The Houses of Parliament pic.twitter.com/CTAqvTa9Wv
173 votes so far in our #gardenbridge poll - can we make it 200 by 12 noon? https://t.co/YHveQJkJKJ
Look out for @sarahouten kayaking down the Thames to Tower Bridge in the next hour - watch this map: https://t.co/u6THYsWYBG
@rdmcl83 Southwark Park fireworks ticket only + sold out. Best bet is Lord Mayor's Show 14 Nov: https://t.co/2uSV4zVMir
SarahOuten The last Mars bar of the journey.... pic.twitter.com/3UctCG28y3
RT @npi_research: Southwark and Hackney have delivered the most affordable housing among the London boroughs https://t.co/W3tXX71gZD https:…
siobhandavies #culturematters It gives everyday life more sparkle. Culture helps me forget the lift is always broken at Elephant&Castle #staff #quote
McDonald's is proposing to extend its Old Kent Road drive-thru restaurant
The @lark_arts Festival of Creativity begins today at @oxotowerwharf: https://t.co/jymTNNxcpB
Adventurer @SarahOuten will kayak under Tower Bridge at midday as she ends her 4.5-year round-the-world journey: sarahouten.com
NetworkRailLBG London Bridge Underground station was closed this morning due to overcrowding but has now reopened
RachWest London Bridge was an absolute state this morning @se1 Like a scene out of The Walking Dead pic.twitter.com/fSs5PiwCMh
simonperry Waterloo underground (Jubilee in partic.) is horrifically crowded. With people being kept outside. /cc @se1 pic.twitter.com/xwIZsV8c84
Se_Railway Because of a passenger taken ill at London Bridge this morning. All arrivals into there are being delayed this morning whilst we treat them.
#gardenbridge - @KateHoeyMP and @BishopsLabour14 urge Lambeth to think again: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8518
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