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News & features published on 7 April 2017
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Tesco Express to open in Blackfriars Circus development

Tesco is to open its tenth SE1 convenience store as part of Barratt's Blackfriars Circus development at St George's Circus.

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Mayor of Southwark opens new-look gardens in Nelson Square

Mayor of Southwark Cllr Kath Whittam joined local residents on Friday afternoon for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the relandscaping of Nelson Square Gardens.

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Garden Bridge: Sadiq should pull the plug, finds Margaret Hodge

Dame Margaret Hodge has published her report into the Garden Bridge project, finding that "too many things went wrong" and recommending that the Mayor accepts the financial hit from cancelling the scheme.

Tweets on 7 April 2017

RT @WHurst1: Anyone interested in how London is run should read @margarethodge's superb report on the #gardenbridge https://t.co/0o6JUmUIG4

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From tomorrow, Elephant & Castle will have a direct bus link with Westfield Stratford City london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9087

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Soon SE1 will have:
12 x Sainsbury's Local
10 x Tesco Express

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Duvall is going to drag TfL officials to his @LondonAssembly committee and put pressure on them to avoid repeat of… https://t.co/G07VQEh4cw

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RT @se1: An early example of #fakenews in how German newspaper covered 1861 Great Fire of Tooley Street https://t.co/6ZRjMueJFv via @Conver…

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RT @Trvllng_Thrgh: Injured baby pigeon rescued from our patio this evening by wonderful Molga from the London Wildlife Rescue Service @se1…

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RT @airTEXT_LAMBETH: MODERATE air pollution forecast for Lambeth on Sat 8th Apr. Health advice: https://t.co/DYT5QSHoWT

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RT @airTEXT_SOU: MODERATE air pollution forecast for Southwark on Sat 8th Apr. Health advice: https://t.co/IQgGqm4omI

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Just published - SE1 is to get its tenth Tesco Express store with Blackfriars Circus branch dlvr.it/NqlwcG

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ITV London's #gardenbridge poll currently running at 74% saying it shouldn't go ahead (scroll down to vote) https://t.co/FaMA2qwXpW

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MPSGrangeMD A male has been arrested from the earlier foot chase on the Harold Estate SE1 by Grange SNT where a knife was found

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The AJ's Will Hurst has been tenacious in following every twist of #gardenbridge saga - and often setting the agend… https://t.co/bSkf3roAEd

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Here's full text of #gardenbridge article deleted from Murdoch-owned @talkRADIO website (after they realised Sky is… https://t.co/Lj9gwYcddh

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- Wai-King of @TCOSLondon tells @LondonLive "it's a scandal that it even got this far" pic.twitter.com/JIa1fjjhQ2

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Not much left of the old Sainsbury's sausage and pie factory. Historical background here: dlvr.it/MQs0Ms pic.twitter.com/JpUg9RUCEL

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@chsingthedragon Police not being specific on timings. Some road closures start at 6am. It's going to be a big deal. Expect delays.

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nickwallis Tonight on @itvlondon at 6pm, more on the Hodge report into the Garden Bridge. Dahn by the river. pic.twitter.com/yhwDFwn8IW

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@simbul Yes, certainly in immediate vicinity of the cathedral.

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Likely extent of road closures on Monday in connection with funeral of PC Keith Palmer at Southwark Cathedral pic.twitter.com/ShZ4Wb0tGe

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Monopoly bosses said Tunbridge Wells is 'too posh' to have its Old Kent Road equivalent on new game https://t.co/Dhxw2csq9L

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This was on @talkRADIO site earlier - now returns an “access denied” error - any link to Sky’s £5m sponsorship deal… https://t.co/r6rLzEeEPC

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Looks like @talkRADIO has removed its highly critical article re #gardenbridge - one for @PrivateEyeNews https://t.co/6jhjzIlFgQ

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Tomorrow - free @AtYourBeat dance fitness event at @eaTheCastle Elephant & Castle https://t.co/g9iVZUuILO

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Borough-wide wifi coming to Lambeth: https://t.co/FW5O2WIwTn

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GRUFFALO trains to run from Waterloo to Chessington https://t.co/rZL0dB4oke

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[Job vacancy] Community Support Worker, Southwark Irish Pensioners Project: https://t.co/uIkS0UoEWv

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New Lambeth cabinet lineup announced. @CllrMattBennett takes on planning & regeneration brief inc Waterloo pic.twitter.com/r1RK4owGK4

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Just published - Mayor of Southwark opens new-look gardens in Nelson Square dlvr.it/NqgsGR

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An early example of #fakenews in how German newspaper covered 1861 Great Fire of Tooley Street https://t.co/6ZRjMueJFv via @ConversationUS

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[Job vacancy] Caretaker with Cleaning Responsibilities, St @georgethemartyr Church: https://t.co/P9a3Sjpoyh

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#gardenbridge “utterly bonkers” says Murdoch-owned @talkradio - have they not noticed Sky is £5 million sponsor?

https://t.co/z1wKDIYgHf

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St Thomas’
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St Thomas’s

Debate about correct name of St Thomas’ Hospital is raging on Daily Telegraph letters… https://t.co/5qqOZK8IeY

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St Thomas’
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St Thomas’s

Debate about correct name of St Thomas’ Hospital is raging on Daily Telegraph letters… https://t.co/5qqOZK8IeY

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Royal Mail says postal deliveries in SE1 on Monday may be disrupted due to road closures for funeral of PC Keith Pa… https://t.co/auQUbOUbZl

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Royal Mail says postal deliveries in SE1 on Monday may be disrupted due to road closures for funeral of PC Keith Pa… https://t.co/auQUbOUbZl

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Inside the new theatre next to Potters Fields Park https://t.co/PtteUbnduD

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Inside the new theatre next to Potters Fields Park https://t.co/PtteUbnduD

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Official reopening of Nelson Square Gardens by @SouthwarkMayor pic.twitter.com/F0EEY46DtR

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Official reopening of Nelson Square Gardens by @SouthwarkMayor pic.twitter.com/F0EEY46DtR

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RT @se1: Story of Forty Elephants all-female gang is brought to life in one-woman show at @DraperEstate hall @the1stefania https://t.co/WzI…

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RT @se1: Story of Forty Elephants all-female gang is brought to life in one-woman show at @DraperEstate hall @the1stefania https://t.co/WzI…

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In December #gardenbridge chairman claimed project had "very little cost to the public purse" [NB it's £60m+ !!!] https://t.co/eBZKrAegQv

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In December #gardenbridge chairman claimed project had "very little cost to the public purse" [NB it's £60m+ !!!] https://t.co/eBZKrAegQv

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"I wouldn't put another penny in" - @margarethodge tells @LBC after her review is published

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"I wouldn't put another penny in" - @margarethodge tells @LBC after her review is published

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RT @TheGardenBridge: Garden Bridge Trust response to the Margaret Hodge review: https://t.co/n7zQZMjbK1

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RT @TheGardenBridge: Garden Bridge Trust response to the Margaret Hodge review: https://t.co/n7zQZMjbK1

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Today's the last day bus route 100 runs south of the river. Replaced by extended 388 from tomorrow. london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9087

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Today's the last day bus route 100 runs south of the river. Replaced by extended 388 from tomorrow. london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9087

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tomcopley I'll be on @LBC shortly discussing the damning Hodge review into the . Time to put this project out of its misery

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tomcopley I'll be on @LBC shortly discussing the damning Hodge review into the . Time to put this project out of its misery

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Lord Davies response to Hodge report: "The trust remains as determined as ever to make happen" london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168

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Lord Davies response to Hodge report: "The trust remains as determined as ever to make happen" london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168

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@HughJaeger @JoannaLumley She's a trustee, so presumably her support is counted under that heading

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@HughJaeger @JoannaLumley She's a trustee, so presumably her support is counted under that heading

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Reopening of Nelson Square Gardens https://t.co/oyA1dXDiDm

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Reopening of Nelson Square Gardens https://t.co/oyA1dXDiDm

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MPSGrangeMD Whilst conducting a weapons sweep on Harold Estate officers have chased a male who discarded a knife. Any info please call 101.

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MPSGrangeMD Whilst conducting a weapons sweep on Harold Estate officers have chased a male who discarded a knife. Any info please call 101.

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@BillWilliams01 Not a decision yet. Remains to be seen how Mayor will respond.

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@BillWilliams01 Not a decision yet. Remains to be seen how Mayor will respond.

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RT @MayorWatch: Tories on the Assembly brand the Hodge report as a “kangaroo court judgement” https://t.co/kDsboDeqOE

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RT @MayorWatch: Tories on the Assembly brand the Hodge report as a “kangaroo court judgement” https://t.co/kDsboDeqOE

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Perfect afternoon for a visit to Lambeth Palace gardens - open to public till 3pm in aid of Ronald McDonald House https://t.co/bg77jfPmzF

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Perfect afternoon for a visit to Lambeth Palace gardens - open to public till 3pm in aid of Ronald McDonald House https://t.co/bg77jfPmzF

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In December Sadiq told he had "no in principle objection" to maintenance guarantee from public funds london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168

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In December Sadiq told he had "no in principle objection" to maintenance guarantee from public funds london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168

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"I plead with you to engage with me to find a way forward" - #gardenbridge chairman's desperate letter to Sadiq Khan https://t.co/eBZKrAegQv

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"I plead with you to engage with me to find a way forward" - #gardenbridge chairman's desperate letter to Sadiq Khan https://t.co/eBZKrAegQv

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NEW INFO >> Today City Hall has quietly published letters between #gardenbridge's Lord Davies and Sadiq Khan:https://t.co/eBZKrAegQv

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NEW INFO >> Today City Hall has quietly published letters between #gardenbridge's Lord Davies and Sadiq Khan:https://t.co/eBZKrAegQv

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In October Sadiq Khan described himself as supporter and wished the GB Trust well pic.twitter.com/iErQ3BG03u

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In October Sadiq Khan described himself as supporter and wished the GB Trust well pic.twitter.com/iErQ3BG03u

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WHurst1 Reading Hodge report arrogance and vanity of key players is astonishing with No 1 culprit @BorisJohnson refusing 2 talk

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WHurst1 Reading Hodge report arrogance and vanity of key players is astonishing with No 1 culprit @BorisJohnson refusing 2 talk

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Oops! In December Sadiq told #GardenBridge chair that he did not see how M Hodge could conclude taxpayers better of… https://t.co/FYBrnXynfR

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Oops! In December Sadiq told #GardenBridge chair that he did not see how M Hodge could conclude taxpayers better of… https://t.co/FYBrnXynfR

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WHurst1 Just spoke 2 Margaret Hodge. She's confirmed that of every single person she asked to speak 2 re only 1 refused @BorisJohnson

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WHurst1 Just spoke 2 Margaret Hodge. She's confirmed that of every single person she asked to speak 2 re only 1 refused @BorisJohnson

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boroughmarket The Market will be closed on Monday 10th April, as our neighbours @Southwarkcathed hold the funeral of PC Keith Palmer

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boroughmarket The Market will be closed on Monday 10th April, as our neighbours @Southwarkcathed hold the funeral of PC Keith Palmer

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Hodge report is "final nail in the coffin" of the says @CarolinePidgeon london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168

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Hodge report is "final nail in the coffin" of the says @CarolinePidgeon london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168

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Hodge blasts "lack of connection to the local community south of the river" london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168 pic.twitter.com/hoiFWjnhNr

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Hodge blasts "lack of connection to the local community south of the river" london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168 pic.twitter.com/hoiFWjnhNr

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Hodge: @CoinStreet assumed that community would support building of without properly consulting them" london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168

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Hodge: @CoinStreet assumed that community would support building of without properly consulting them" london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168

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Just published - Garden Bridge: Sadiq should pull the plug, finds Margaret Hodge dlvr.it/NqYPlq

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Just published - Garden Bridge: Sadiq should pull the plug, finds Margaret Hodge dlvr.it/NqYPlq

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Hodge: during review, only people to express support for were GB Trust, the Standard + Boris Johnson london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168

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Hodge: during review, only people to express support for were GB Trust, the Standard + Boris Johnson london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168

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Hodge review shows that TfL planning boss held vital talks with Thomas Heathwick whilst riding on Emirates Air Line cable car

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Hodge review shows that TfL planning boss held vital talks with Thomas Heathwick whilst riding on Emirates Air Line cable car

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Hodge: business case was constructed AFTER contracts had been awarded london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168

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Hodge: business case was constructed AFTER contracts had been awarded london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168

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Boris Johnson refused to cooperate with Margaret Hodge review of london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168

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Boris Johnson refused to cooperate with Margaret Hodge review of london-se1.co.uk/news/view/9168

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RT @itvlondon: Is London's Garden Bridge doomed? Sadiq Khan urged to pull the plug | By: @simonharrisitv https://t.co/1Z1ocs1UYi https://t.…

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RT @itvlondon: Is London's Garden Bridge doomed? Sadiq Khan urged to pull the plug | By: @simonharrisitv https://t.co/1Z1ocs1UYi https://t.…

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RT @BBCRadioLondon: "Better for the taxpayer to accept the financial loss of cancelling" the #GardenBridge, says MP commissioned to review…

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RT @BBCRadioLondon: "Better for the taxpayer to accept the financial loss of cancelling" the #GardenBridge, says MP commissioned to review…

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RT @BBCTomEdwards: NEW: Brutal withering report into Garden Bridge by @margarethodge recommends cancellation as not "value for money". Cost…

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RT @BBCTomEdwards: NEW: Brutal withering report into Garden Bridge by @margarethodge recommends cancellation as not "value for money". Cost…

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Moderate air pollution alert issued for Southwark this weekend @airTEXT_SOU

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Moderate air pollution alert issued for Southwark this weekend @airTEXT_SOU

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