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News & features published on 24 June 2014
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Ex Waterloo local Tracey Emin raffles artwork in aid of Old Vic

Former Waterloo resident Tracey Emin has donated a neon artwork to be raffled in aid of The Old Vic theatre.

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Cutting from Lambeth Palace fig tree presented to Pope Francis

Pope Francis has received a cutting from a fig tree at Lambeth Palace given to him by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Waterloo International: new bridge built across 'orchestra pit'

Work is under way at Waterloo Station to construct a new link between the mainline concourse and the disused international terminal.

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Two more men charged with Chris Foster murder

Two more men have been charged with the murder of Christopher Foster in Borough High Street last November.

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Simon Hughes takes up tennis at Tanner Street

Bermondsey & Old Southwark MP Simon Hughes took up a challenge from a local coach this weekend and enjoyed a game of tennis at Tanner Street Park.

Tweets on 24 June 2014

Truck driver who ran over & killed 5-year-old near Elephant & Castle was doing 42mph in a 30mph zone, court hears: http://t.co/CQjJHKtOTr

via Twitter for Mac

70-year-old Tory MP takes to riding a scooter over Westminster Bridge but collides with bus shelter on south side: http://t.co/x0z4w8Hg8V

via Twitter for Mac

Tuesday recap: today's news, tweets and forum topics london-se1.co.uk/date/2014-06-24

via TweetDeck

Elephant & Castle: A History - book-signing tomorrow with Stephen Humphrey: http://t.co/8SSwjNtdcW

via Twitter for Mac

Waterloo gay sauna defends safety policy at inquest after drug deaths http://t.co/v7tQBEjkOz via @pinknews

via Twitter for Websites

@zefrog That story only mentions the same three - am I missing something?

via Twitter for Mac in reply to zefrog

Clonmelgrad Pleased to see a peregrine falcon from Blackfriars Bridge this evening - circling over Bankside

via Twitter for Android (retweeted on 7:28 PM, Jun 24th, 2014 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Three men die within months of each other after taking party drug at Waterloo gay sauna http://t.co/obHc42jhgR via @eveningstandard

via Twitter for Websites

Blackriars Road apartments promoted for sale in Singapore: http://t.co/YAZVTPICLb

via Twitter for Mac

TfLTrafficNews A3 Newington Butts at Hampton St - all lanes are now open after the collision earlier, traffic may take a while to clear though

via Hootsuite (retweeted on 7:18 PM, Jun 24th, 2014 via Twitter for Mac)

LrenDanielle A guys actually got out of his car to start a fight at elephant and castle.. Oh dear

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 7:18 PM, Jun 24th, 2014 via Twitter for Mac)

Cyclist involved in collision in Newington Butts near Elephant & Castle, according to Lambeth councillor @FloNosegbe. Road shut northbound.

via Twitter for Mac

BBCTravelAlert A3 Newington Butts - Closed Northbound btwn Hampton Street and Elephant & Castle lights. Police directing traffic but V congested - P

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 6:42 PM, Jun 24th, 2014 via Twitter for Mac)

TfLTrafficNews A3 Newington Butts at Hampton St - Carriageway blocked n/bound due to a collision. Contra flow in operation. Traffic queuing on approach.

via Hootsuite (retweeted on 6:32 PM, Jun 24th, 2014 via Twitter for Mac)

FloNosegbe Another cyclist hit near Newington Butts. So sad! Avoid Kennington Road going towards Elephant & Castle if you can.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 6:28 PM, Jun 24th, 2014 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Just published - A Tracey Emin artwork could be yours for £10 - and you'll help@oldvictheatree toogoo.gl/fb/qU2J8dB

via Google

Join @NofBermondsey for a Song Promenade from Borough through Bermondsey to Rotherhithe: http://t.co/Q6XUzWIuos

via Twitter for Mac

Bach to Baby - Classical music for babies and toddlers: http://t.co/JboTpoXdPO

via Twitter for Mac

lampallib Lambeth Palace as seen from the water-steps of the Penitentiary c.1822. Bequeathed to the Library by Mr Roger Payton. pic.twitter.com/PqufWFQJLz

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 3:30 PM, Jun 24th, 2014 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Just published - Cutting from 450-year-old SE1 fig tree presented to Pope Francis @Pontifex by @JustinWelby goo.gl/fb/vZ56n

via Google

The Shard is looking for unemployed abseilers living in Southwark to clean its windows http://t.co/EduOkXDA5c

via Twitter for Mac

se16 More than 900 people now get our weekly SE16 email newsletter se16.com/newsletter

via Twitter for Mac (retweeted on 1:38 PM, Jun 24th, 2014 via Twitter for Mac)

Just published - Bridging the gap at Waterloo International station - new deck erected above Eurostar 'orchestra pit' goo.gl/fb/LV4a2

via Google

Some AMAZING local events in SE1 this July. Make sure you keep up to speed. https://t.co/L0EINk9K15

via Twitter for Mac

Barrister who lied about dismissal from Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust to be disbarred http://t.co/sUxEuZMC26 via @lawsocgazette

via Twitter for Websites

Just published - Two more men have been charged with the murder of Chris Foster in Borough High Street last November goo.gl/fb/bqOf9

via Google

TfLTrafficNews A2 Gt Dover St has now reopened at Long Lane following the earlier collision. Residual queues will take time to clear.

via Hootsuite (retweeted on 12:41 PM, Jun 24th, 2014 via Twitter for Mac)

Just published - @SimonHughesMP takes up tennis at Tanner Street goo.gl/fb/291iF

via Google

African-Caribbean Elephant & Walworth Tour: http://t.co/wXozKTwBU6

via Twitter for Mac

Great Dover Street still shut due to collision. Blood on the road surface. pic.twitter.com/Wde6K0UlpG

via Twitter for iPhone

The Bermondsey Revolution: people's power and social change 1900s-1930s http://t.co/rC14vOk2mO - guided walk with @citylit

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Black and white cat called Madge missing from Old Kent Road (near Tesco) http://t.co/2Wqp2dwbB4

via Twitter for Mac

The new hotel at Hercules House near Waterloo could be extended before it has even opened london-se1.co.uk/news/view/7663

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TfL says Great Dover Street is closed in both directions between Pilgrimage Street and Falmouth Road due to a collision

via Twitter for Mac

hamishmccallum Some sort of incident going on right outside my house - Great Dover St closed in both directions pic.twitter.com/bR0uz8IEKp

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 10:09 AM, Jun 24th, 2014 via Twitter for Mac)

SuzeGold @se1 Great Dover St completely closed off - lots if police & ambulance action! pic.twitter.com/TQWv2WIXxz

via iOS (retweeted on 10:06 AM, Jun 24th, 2014 via Twitter for Mac)

£1.1 million penthouse at Metro Central Heights, Elephant & Castle: http://t.co/C0UJlSjk1O

via Twitter for Mac

Is the Garden Bridge "a spectacular solution to a problem that doesn't really exist"? gu.com/p/3qc2q/tw via @ollywainwright

via Twitter for Websites

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