Wednesday 22 March 2017
News & features published on 22 March 2017
Central School of Ballet's final push to complete SE1 premises
First proposed a decade ago and an empty shell for nearly five years, the Central School of Ballet has relaunched its fundraising efforts to complete its new South Bank home.
Kipling Street's Britannia pub could be demolished and rebuilt
Plans to knock down The Britannia pub in Kipling Street and replace it with a block of flats incorporating a replacement pub have been submitted to Southwark Council.
Steve's B&B in Lower Marsh to be replaced with 50-room hotel
Plans to redevelop the former Steve's Bed & Breakfast building in Lower Marsh as a 50-room boutique hotel have been approved by Lambeth's planning applications committee.
Bermondsey Street's old Ticino Bakery: 7-room hotel approved
Plans to demolish the former Ticino Bakery in Bermondsey Street and replace it with a 'boutique hotel' with just seven rooms have been approved by Southwark councillors.
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SophyRidgeSky Presenting live from Westminster Bridge, scene of a terror attack earlier today pic.twitter.com/latZUPnFX7
SophyRidgeSky This is the scene from Westminster Bridge this evening after terror incident earlier pic.twitter.com/e8CCDAMuEn
Wednesday recap: London-SE1.co.uk/date/2017-03-22
@East_of_Dulwich @36ReasonsSE5 @CarolinePidgeon @TfL it's in the TfL bus contract docs on their website
RT @councilassembly: Council unanimously passes motion opposing Post Office closures/franchising inc Walworth Road + Blackfriars Road https…
se1 ICYMI - there's a proposal to demolish the Britannia pub in Kipling Street london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9143
GSTTnhs Services should run as usual at St Thomas' and @EvelinaLondon tomorrow. Check @TfL for updates on disruption to road and transport networks
RT @markgettleson: @se1 @cllr_anood @councilassembly Prior to marrying future Edward VII, Princess Alexandra arrived by train into Bricklay…
RT @councilassembly: Southwark councillors have unanimously passed motion including call for Bakerloo line station at Bricklayers Arms http…
There should be no tube vent shaft at Bricklayers Arms without a station, says @cllr_anood at @councilassembly https://t.co/fJuJFZhAy7
Cllr @cathedralsdavid wants assurances that council homes won't be demolished for new E&C Bakerloo line station https://t.co/fJuJFZhAy7
Cllr @cathedralsdavid raises concerns about TfL plans for new Bakerloo ticket hall at Elephant & Castle - LIVE https://t.co/fJuJFZhAy7
Now @damian_obr is recalling @SimonHughes's lobbying which led to Bermondsey + Southwark tube stations on Jubilee line extension
Bricklayers Arms tube station would be "a great asset to the community" but TfL not keen says @damian_obr -
LIVE https://t.co/fJuJFZhAy7
Cllr @damian_obr also wants three tube stations in Southwark on the Bakerloo line extension https://t.co/fJuJFZhAy7
Cllr Darren Merrill says there's plenty of room for tube station and extra green space at Bricklayers Arms - WATCH:
https://t.co/fJuJFZhAy7
Cllr Darren Merrill says Bricklayers Arms preferable to Faraday Gardens for Bakerloo line shaft https://t.co/fJuJFZhAy7
Cllr @helendennis80 making the case for a Bakerloo line station at Bricklayers Arms - LIVE @councilassembly video https://t.co/fJuJFZhAy7
RT @councilassembly: WATCH LIVE - Southwark councillors debate Bakerloo line extension https://t.co/2tqyfNm40X
RT @councilassembly: Cllr @markwilliams84 says council will embed TfL #healthystreets approach in Old Kent Road regeneration- LIVE video h…
RT @councilassembly: Bricklayers TRA calling for tube station rather than just vent shaft at Bricklayers Arms junction - LIVE video https:/…
RT @councilassembly: Bricklayers Arms Tenants and Residents Association wants rethink of BOTH suggested TfL sites for Bakerloo shafts http…
RT @councilassembly: Bakerloo line extension - WATCH LIVE as Southwark councillors hear deputation from Bricklayers Arms residents https://…
Statement from Vauxhall's @KateHoeyMP on today's events at #westminster pic.twitter.com/DlzPDCShgK
RT @metpoliceuk: If you or anyone you know were involved in today’s incident in #Westminster and are safe, please update Casualty Bureau ht…
ICYMI - there's a proposal to demolish the Britannia pub in Kipling Street london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9143
Watch LIVE on our Facebook page as Southwark councillors debate an 'age-friendly borough' @councilassembly https://t.co/fJuJFZhAy7
Tina from @BlackfriarsSett is one of the reps addressing Southwark councillors tonight ahead of 'age friendly borou… https://t.co/NigcMy1KFR
ctvwinnipeg WATCH
View of emergency response from London Eye bit.ly/2ne8qqw pic.twitter.com/XGlJtGKyr8
ChristChurchSE1 The church is open tonight until late for prayer and space.
Lights on Westminster Bridge have been broken for a while ... https://t.co/ypsSSqm8Nf https://t.co/oQ1U2ioC8w
RT @GSTTnhs: Both patients have been admitted to St Thomas’ and both are in a stable condition. There will be no further statements overnig…
"Buyers at One Blackfriars are a spread of people, some downsizing from houses in Hampstead." - @HomesProperty today
RT @GSTTnhs: Two patients are being treated at St Thomas’ Hospital following today’s security incident in Westminster – one man and one wom…
MichaelConsidi6 Still heavy police presence on Lambeth Bridge side of Parliament #Westminster pic.twitter.com/MzsrdlKvcY
southbankcentre We remain closed due to the tragic incident at Westminster and will provide updates here. Please avoid calling our box office at this time
RT @MissLnghrst: Ex-colleague sent this. Love students at @WalworthAcademy @se1. Need this after taking kids thru #Westminster this pm http…
nearlylegal London. Station, bridge, river, sunset. pic.twitter.com/5qnUeKNdW6
TfLBusAlerts @Elizakatelouisa Hi, buses are severely delayed up to an hour due to heavy traffic in Elephant & Castle. I am sorry about this
Public question time at council assembly - watch live https://t.co/OV7Q9HJSHB
RT @metpoliceuk: Worried about family/friends involved in today’s incident in #Westminster? Please call Casualty Bureau on 0800 056 0944 &…
As an xxperiment we are live streaming Southwark @councilassembly on Facebook Live https://t.co/OV7Q9HJSHB
Southwark Council Assembly @councilassembly live webcast on our Facebook page from 7pm facebook.com/londonse1
This is apparently an art installation - no incident at Bankside. https://t.co/418WOVI0Nv
RT @KateEMcCann: Tate Modern smoke appears to be an installation. https://t.co/k3xlXbVurf
Police blocking Thames Path in front of St Thomas' Hospital towards Westminster Bridge pic.twitter.com/G0YfhkPPGW
World's media on Albert Embankment near Lambeth Palace pic.twitter.com/11aO3PE9DW
Pedestrians allowed to cross Lambeth Bridge heading south but otherwise closed pic.twitter.com/BEQjfhdPr3
@gerkonanaken they were stopping ppl going north about 10 mins ago.
@PeckhamRyeEats that relates to change of use. Here they are proposing to rebuild pub so it's a design / conservation issue not pub loss.
A lot of emergency vehicles flying around with lights and sirens near Lambeth Bridge.
Westminster Bridge Road shut northbound at Baylis Road junction. Very slow traffic southbound. pic.twitter.com/b5GkJpdVxN
LondonWaterloo Waterloo station is open as normal. Some services are disrupted due to earlier issues on the rail network - check bit.ly/2nJrRsD
Latest from St Thomas' Hospital where staff and visitors had been kept inside the building as a precaution https://t.co/1URGVtEPfi
coyleneil Thanks for all the messages this afternoon - I & my team are all safe & well. My thoughts are with the police officer & innocents affected.
RT @Ldn_Ambulance: We have treated at least 10 patients on Westminster Bridge. Our latest statement on the incident at #Westminster below:…
giles_fraser I'm going to say Mass for the victims of this terrible attack at 7pm at St Mary, Newington. All welcome. R/t appreciated.
There are still people on board these capsules on the London Eye. Slow and staged evacuation under way. pic.twitter.com/yQvLsqDIRP
As passengers are taken off London Eye they are being greeted by big police presence
Passengers now leaving London Eye. Group including v small baby just disembarked after many hours on the wheel.
More police arriving at London Eye. Must be agony for those stuck on board. pic.twitter.com/3TlX65sVl2
stewartmaclean Port of London Authority confirms woman pulled alive from Thames after apparently falling from Westminster Bridge during attack
Ambulance crews in helmets and protective vests waiting by London Eye on South Bank. pic.twitter.com/4gtMom8zV5
Police talking to London Eye staff. Still lots of people on wheel who've been stuck on board for hours overlooking… https://t.co/b2zIME3Zwo
AlexWpremier View right now of Westminster Bridge from Lambeth Bridge. At least one person has died. pic.twitter.com/GCifmwmP3V
TfLTrafficNews #Westminster - Lambeth Palace Rd is closed by Albert Embt. Traffic is slow on York Rd with Q's to Leake St. Millbank is closed at Lambeth Bg
karlnecke Lambeth Bridge also closed to traffic now
Traffic slow moving on Waterloo Bridge due to #Westminster incident pic.twitter.com/YicqQcCz7C
Some passengers remain on board @TheLondonEye which has been stopped due to Westminster Bridge incident. pic.twitter.com/rI0a74Xyh2
Thames Path in front of County Hall closed due to Westminster Bridge attack. pic.twitter.com/SzYQU5F9V8
Police have cordoned off the area around County Hall on the South Bank pic.twitter.com/Da6vSmDddx
World's news crews covering Westminster Bridge attack from outside Park Plaza hotel. pic.twitter.com/WYrhG3HzT3
RT @PA: #Breaking Woman dead, others hurt - some with "catastrophic" injuries - after Westminster attack, junior doctor at St Thomas' Hospi…
The police cordon South of Westminster Bridge. Met territorial support group vans arriving at high speed. pic.twitter.com/K3Zk8x9vMA
City of London Police now in Westminster Bridge Road pic.twitter.com/rRkDR7rO4M
Very heavy traffic on Baylis Road. Ambience is trying to get past.
A lot of activity outside @Ldn_Ambulance hq in Waterloo Road #westminster pic.twitter.com/cAwwpcyXYb
Ambulance crews donning protective gear outside @Ldn_Ambulance HQ in Waterloo Road #westminster pic.twitter.com/vhbhaJKkiR
Police vehicles with sirens heading west, east and north from The Cut
Visitors to London Eye and South Bank attractions affected by Westminster incident https://t.co/iQ52SSpvZs
London Ambulance Service: “As we are very busy dealing with this incident, we would ask the public to only call us in a genuine emergency.â€
peterjohn6 Alarming scenes from Westminster - hallmarks of terrorism but will not affect our commitment to democracy
Sky's @AliBunkallSKY talking to Westminster Bridge eyewitnesses outside St Thomas' Hospital. Exclusion zone being extended now.
metpoliceuk If you have photos or film of the incident in #Westminster please make sure you pass them to police ukpoliceimageappeal.co.uk
nxupdates STOP SUSPENSION!
Our London Southwark and Waterloo stops have been suspended until further notice, please use London Victoria.
peterjukes Two eyes In the sky over Southwark tuebe #Westminster pic.twitter.com/oXKK8GR7Qx
@jessmcfaul1 Imagine traffic will be a nightmare but not aware of any specific problems or restrictions
RT @ManelFMateus: Westminster Bridge seen across from Parliament at St Thomas Hospital https://t.co/asyU2Lsai0
Two helicopters hovering over Southwark / Bankside/ Borough area
Latest from Met re Westminster Bridge + Parliament: "we are treating this as a terrorist incident until we know otherwise"
Police are asking people to avoid Westminster Bridge and Lambeth Bridge at present
GSTTnhs Staff and visitors at St Thomas' and Evelina London Hospitals are being advised to remain on site during the current security incident.
RT @SkyJohnJames: Current scene at Vauxhall Bridge #Westminster #UKParliament https://t.co/7W6h7Dwcvh
SkyNews Helicopter footage of the scene in #Westminster after a firearms incident. @AliBunkallSKY with the latest pic.twitter.com/LcKNC75XuS
Eyewitness tells @SkyNews he saw 8-10 casualties on the ground on Westminster Bridge.
Footage on @SkyNews from helicopter shows casualties being treated on Westminster Bridge
Sky News's @AliBunkallSKY says there are 15+ ambulances at south end of Westminster Bridge
TfLBusAlerts Westminster Bridge closed due to a traffic collision - buses diverted via Millbank, Lambeth Bridge and Lambeth Palace Road
PaulBrandITV BREAKING: A car has driven into the railings of parliament. MPs panicking in the underground. pic.twitter.com/goQD2ctKce
RT @PaulBrandITV: Live incident outside parliament https://t.co/1BenTBu1ok
Major incident on Westminster Bridge.
christopherhope Man receiving medical attention outside Westminster Hall. I heard loud explosion on Westminster bridge. Public running away
How do you feel about this plan to demolish + rebuild a Victorian backstreet pub? london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9143
Just published - 10 years in the making - @balletcentral launches bid to fit out Hatfields premises dlvr.it/NhYfnB
Plans for SE1's smallest hotel - with just seven bedrooms - have been approved london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9141
A motion on local Post Office closures is on the agenda for Southwark @councilassembly tonight london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8844
RT @MPSWalworth: Do you know this man?Suspect theft of phone from an elderly man on Westminster Bridge Rd SE1
Any info call 101 ref 3005192…
Bakerloo line extension - TfL says it has already had more than 3,700 responses to the ongoing consultation london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9122
Just published - Kipling Street's Britannia pub could be demolished and rebuilt dlvr.it/NhWfG1
Just published - Steve's B&B in Lower Marsh to be replaced with 50-room hotel dlvr.it/NhW0l9
Council to buy three office buildings in Bermondsey to generate rental income to fund local services london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9140
Just published - Bermondsey Street's old Ticino Bakery: 7-room hotel approved dlvr.it/NhT7tZ
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