Monday 4 July 2016
News & features published on 4 July 2016
Southwark Street space rocket tower: date set for public inquiry
A public inquiry into plans for a 30-storey tower inspired by the rocket that took cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin to space in 1961 will be held next Spring.
Shard tenants to face 60 per cent hike in business rates
The total annual business rates bill for the tenants of The Shard will rise from £5 million to almost £8 million by 2019, according to Colliers.
Cross River Tram: Sadiq Khan declines to revive scheme
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has said he does not intend to revive the Cross River Tram project cancelled by his predecessor Boris Johnson.
Two sculptures stolen from Guy Street Park exhibition
Two sculptures created during community art workshops in Guy Street Park have been stolen from an open-air exhibition in the gardens.
Woolwich Ferry comes to Tower Bridge
Listeners to travel news bulletins on LBC or BBC Radio London will be used to hearing about delays involving Tower Bridge or the Woolwich Ferry.
Maxine Peake on South Bank for Spanish Civil War commemoration
Actress Maxine Peake was among the guests at this year's ceremony in Jubilee Gardens to remember the British and Commonwealth volunteers who fought in the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War.
Forum discussions active on 4 July 2016
Tweets on 4 July 2016
MarionMarples Windows for @MintStMusicFest banner done tonight at iftar @georgethemartyr @BanksideForum @se1 @ChickyBoilUps pic.twitter.com/hqg9uxbKGV
KenningtonPOB Constructive meet with blind residents, @AdeleCathedrals, @southwarkcycle, @TfL about Blackfriars floating bus stops pic.twitter.com/ynyVlMBJvS
Look out for a @LondonFire parade through the streets of SE1 to @southwarkcathed tomorrow #lfb150: https://t.co/u8pfO3pguH
Good blog post about the lovely garden on the roof of Queen Elizabeth Hall at @southbankcentre: https://t.co/M3ia4OZ78U
Anyone want 32 sq m of land round the back of Lidl in Old Kent Road?
https://t.co/z2Z6oEpSeh
benkind Universal criticism by LERA residents of current operation/management of @EF School on Roupell Street - let alone proposed expanded school
benkind With LERA residents quizzing the architect for the proposed extension of the EF School on Roupell Street pic.twitter.com/8wAHmsm8Pe
Sadiq Khan sidesteps Tory question about how locals can contribute to #gardenbridge procurement review : https://t.co/79iwEv6uKO
Just published - Shard tenants to face 60 per cent hike in business rates goo.gl/fb/SEGuhd
Just published - Southwark Street space rocket tower: date set for public inquiry goo.gl/fb/Tz0hmh
The Grand Iftar - to promote social cohesion and tolerance - tonight with @banksideforum at @georgethemartyr: https://t.co/iFQjjrZkzN
Just published - Sadiq Khan says 'no' to Cross River Tram goo.gl/fb/m6I0rF
Just published - Maxine Peake on South Bank for Spanish Civil War commemoration goo.gl/fb/tCSgCG
Just published - Woolwich Ferry comes to Tower Bridge goo.gl/fb/3Il3Wq
Just published - Two sculptures stolen from Guy Street Park exhibition - contact @austintemery with info goo.gl/fb/RjmK9f
Be part of a new art installation at Elephant & Castle: https://t.co/nKiCP9wlUn
Southwark historian Stephen Humphrey is giving a talk about the Marshalsea Prison next month: https://t.co/QQWcL8ETni
The @guardian is offering its readers a guided tour of Bankside for £89 inc VAT: https://t.co/mrtBK8zSsd
How to Start a Food Blog - #waterloofoodfestival event at @Trvllng_Thrgh tomorrow: https://t.co/bTflPACO2a
@MatthewQuitter most recent plans here - london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8779
NDSouthwark Some students on Court 1 @Wimbledon having a lovely day of watching tennis. #Wimbledon2016 pic.twitter.com/StMnAAB6IM
stjohnswaterloo Fabulous start to Digital Futures course! Ali Blackwell with students, Day 1. @aliblackwell bit.ly/29j4mxu pic.twitter.com/21riPaAsQS
Feature-length documentary about the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre - tonight at @CinemaMuseum: https://t.co/byfZ58Hsau
Now open in Snowsfields @TexasJoesBBQ Slow Smoked Meats (in the old Mei King premises): https://t.co/hSoyuRXedH https://t.co/jL1wvXY1yd
Tooley Street now being reopened after security alert
TfLBusAlerts Routes 47, 381 and RV1 subject to diversion and delays at Tooley Street, SE1 due to a Police investigation
TobyLuckhurst Police close off Tooley Street in #Bermondsey outside #Cityhall in #London after suspicious object found
TfLTrafficNews A200 Tooley Street at Fair Street - Tooley Street is being closed around this location due to a police incident. Please use other routes.
TooleyStreetLDN Area outside City Hall in Tooley Street closed due to police investigation @se1 pic.twitter.com/wSjKjZNgrf
The Grand Iftar - all welcome - join @banksideforum at @georgethemarytr this evening: https://t.co/iFQjjrZkzN
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