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News & features published on 3 June 2015
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Council: we'll work with locals to keep Foxtons out of Elephant

Southwark Council's regeneration boss has pledged to support a community campaign to prevent an estate agent from taking over the Elephant & Castle pub.

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Southwark Spine bike route plan gets green light from cabinet

A new north-south bike route to be called the Southwark Spine is the flagship measure in the borough's new cycling strategy which was rubber-stamped by cabinet on Tuesday.

Tweets on 3 June 2015

ITV News London report on Elephant & Castle pub https://t.co/sFjNDR3jy0

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"You can find us in delightful town of Elephant and Castle which is well popular for its great historic days": elephantandcastlepub.co.uk/about-us/

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ssavvant Full moon at @se1 pic.twitter.com/tZG9PeitmX

via Twitter for Windows Phone (retweeted on 10:15 PM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

@laurastar23 @simonhinde "at least 21 members who appear on the electoral roll in Southwark or neighbouring borough" http://t.co/uHDEcJaqft

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@SouthwarkNotes Return of the cafe was touted as one of the original selling points of the scheme. Unsure of current status.

via Twitter for Mac in reply to SouthwarkNotes

If you want to see v bizarre film of Southwark Council officers joining in shamanic vision quest, here's your chance: http://t.co/hBkzMTisPI

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Keep watching to see vox pops of local scepticism re new-fangled E&C Shopping Centre when under construction 1962 http://t.co/TPd4TtYVmU

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1962 ITN report on redevelopment of Elephant & Castle http://t.co/TPd4TtYVmU

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1959 ITN TV news report on the redevelopment of the Elephant & Castle pub http://t.co/dgrNBSPddp

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RT @M_Star_Online: New Foxtons in place of landmark London pub is part of 'scandalous social cleansing' | http://t.co/rJVT28mfgT

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The previous incarnations of the Elephant & Castle pub as recorded in the subway murals pic.twitter.com/vIPNG1knMD

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Most trains in S London are electric, but there are still some diesels at London Bridge & Waterloo @CllrJamesBarber: http://t.co/VaBE88L5Yp

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Sparks fly over Boris Johnson's Southwark fire station school plan: http://t.co/acaJFL1arI via @davehill

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@EdCJ_Francis See the link to the Valore Asset Management website at the bottom of the article

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@jamielondon10 I suggest you consult Stephen Humphrey's excellent book on the history of the Elephant & Castle area. He is #1 local expert.

via Twitter for Mac in reply to jamielondon10

RT @siobhandavies: Just a few days until Elephant&Castle film screenings! Book your tickets here: http://t.co/baAx5Mea1x £5/£3 #LFA2015 htt…

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Ward councillor for E&C pub says it's "great candidate for asset of community value" #localism
https://t.co/cYtC2ePVUJ

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RT @helendennis80: Elephant & Castle pub great candidate for asset of community value - significant history & huge potential @se1 >> https:…

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Simonhinde We need 21 local people to stop the Elephant & Castle pub being turned into a Foxtons. london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8304

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 6:09 PM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

LFB_Southwark The fire in the dryer is now out. Our crews will be on scene for a while to determine what caused it.

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Blackfriars Bridge remains shut northbound.

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LFB_Southwark The fire engine at Old Kent Road has just been mobilised to reports of a tumble dryer on fire.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 5:32 PM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

See @luketomhanrahan's writeup re Foxtons at the E&C on @itvlondon website: http://t.co/0wC5nkOUxI [nb apostrophe error not by @james_hatts]

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CityPolice On going police incident at Blackfriars Bridge. Bridge closed to vehicles northbound & pedestrians westbound. Please avoid area.

via Hootsuite (retweeted on 5:12 PM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Very interesting developments in the saga this afternoon, but not sure yet what they all mean.

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Just published - We'll work with locals to keep Foxtons out of Elephant, says Southwark Council's @markwilliams84 goo.gl/fb/IMj7sb

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In her maiden speech, new Redcar MP @annaturley tells commons that Lambeth Bridge was made from Redcar steel pic.twitter.com/W04wkCeyow

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boroughmarket Join @BreadAhead open day & bake off on Saturday from 2pm- bring along your homemade loaf & recipe to win prizes! pic.twitter.com/4oqbKJAKcg

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RT @itvlondon: Derailed train delays dozens of services from London Bridge http://t.co/7uUESxcSk3

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The old Southwark Playhouse @swkplay in Southwark Bridge Road - picture taken 15 years ago today pic.twitter.com/QguJHLijgi

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From the archive … pictures of Bermondsey Carnival in Grange Road on 3 June 200pic.twitter.com/WbdADls12g2g

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alex8ra Tiny Gabriel's Wharf from above @se1 pic.twitter.com/96lUYujUhG

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Anyone know what they're filming in Whittlesey Street today? pic.twitter.com/vDhi5p4YLe

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O2 advert being filmed in Lower Marsh featuring dog being lured by sausages in window of fake butchers shop pic.twitter.com/7wKbMKr4VS

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Now you see it ... Now you don't. Fake Caffe Nero shopfront in Lower Marsh has already vanished pic.twitter.com/PB8VtZtN5n

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Cycle Superhighway 7 closed at Princess Street whilst new N-S superhighway is built pic.twitter.com/9J3GFxv2yj

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SouthwarkLibs A few places left for FREE guided walk Lost Neckinger River w/ historian @teabolton 7 Jun 2pm MUST book [email protected]

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MPSSouthbank An unauthorised Big Issue seller is working cafe tables on the South Bank. Genuine vendors do not sell in this manner. Please do not buy.

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 2:38 PM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

@hixterbankside The review was by one of our website users, not us

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@JoanaRamiroUK Story not quite right - not up to council to decide whether asset of community value. Depends on application from local ppl.

via Twitter for Mac in reply to JoanaRamiroUK

Interesting that none of the Tory @LondonAssembly members stood up to speak in defence of #gardenbridge. Audio: https://t.co/jcAi9vh8xo

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London Assembly criticises Garden Bridge https://t.co/jcAi9vh8xo via @audioBoom

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The @LondonAssembly has voted 11-3 in favour of a motion criticising the procurement process

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would be better built in Hull, suggests @ValShawcross

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Both @CarolinePidgeon and @ValShawcross say public funding would be better spent on bridge in Rotherhihe area @LondonAssembly

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Now @ValShawcross is mentioning @TCOSLondon's recent public meeting at St John's @LondonAssembly

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Boris's comparison of critics with the Taliban is "outrageous" says @CarolinePidgeon @LondonAssembly

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"This is about building a garden, but you're destroying 30 mature trees" says @CarolinePidgeon

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"I have huge concerns about this project" says @CarolinePidgeon @LondonAssembly

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Review of @hixterbankside by SE1 forum regular Ivanhoe: http://t.co/oZaeWQbgfJ

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Just published - Southwark Spine bike route plan gets green light from cabinet goo.gl/fb/P2Ijfx

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Should Elephant & Castle pub have blue plaque to mark role in history of garage music? @Mixmag thinks so: http://t.co/fIVEmvyKbi

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RT @LondonFire: Fantastic new honours boards #InsideOKR of firefighters who have gone above the call of duty http://t.co/DjbJYDtMHv http://…

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FACTmag The birthplace of UK garage is being turned into a Foxtons: factm.ag/452Vs3 pic.twitter.com/LY7uxAaPsU

via TweetDeck (retweeted on 12:28 PM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Southwark cabinet approves borough's new cycling strategy https://t.co/l2dTb0JTjq via @audioBoom

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Follow the redevelopment of the Eileen House site on Newington Causeway at the Elephant via @251Construction Twitter account

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james_hatts Just been interviewed by @itvlondon's @luketomhanrahan about the Elephant & Castle Foxtons story

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 11:40 AM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

The beautiful gardens of Lambeth Palace are open to the public from midday http://t.co/WPysFjxyzb

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Caffe Nero in Lower Marsh

(don't worry it's only a film set) pic.twitter.com/34dp9SjU5t

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AdeleCathedrals Sorry to see another old Bermondsey factory set for demolition. Sadly it came to planning without conservation area or listing protection.

via Twitter for iPad (retweeted on 9:46 AM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Carsten Holler slides being installed at Hayward Gallery pic.twitter.com/O6oEEkdVaj

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Shortspin Elephant & Castle roundabout not moving this morning @se1 pic.twitter.com/va2GIHf5K4

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 9:35 AM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Picture from exactly 15 years ago showing Bermondsey Carnival leaving Bermondsey Square (pre hotel & shops etc) pic.twitter.com/waKvMMWuIS

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NoellaPKivlehan @se1 Disney promotion on Blackfriars Road. pic.twitter.com/UExy4A89WD

via Twitter for Windows Phone (retweeted on 9:13 AM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Remember the antiques shop in Tanner Street with the beefeaters outside?

It's going to be demolished: london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8301

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ICYMI - Elephant & Castle a ‘problem area’ for sexual attacks by strangers, says top clondon-se1.co.uk/news/view/8302wE5K

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@moiracatherine if you read the article you will see that by las the council's permission is not required for this change.

via Twitter for iPhone in reply to moiracatherine

Se_Railway SERVICE UPDATE Power restored London Bridge, TRains should be moving soon ^CH

via Hootsuite (retweeted on 12:25 AM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Bagpussjo @Se_Railway sitting on this train outside London Bridge for an hour now.. Will I ever get home tonight?

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 12:15 AM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

Se_Railway SERVICE UPDATE The line is clear at London Bridge so Power is being turned back on but signal problems will continue ^CH

via Hootsuite (retweeted on 12:07 AM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

Se_Railway SERVICE UPDATE due to a passenger using the emergency door opening and walking down the track at London Bridge POwer has been turned off 1/2

via Hootsuite (retweeted on 12:03 AM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

NinaIles @networkrail why can't I get home? Train left Charing X at 23.09, only just made it to London Bridge VIA CANNON ST???? 23.58!

via Twitter for Android (retweeted on 12:03 AM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

abeislegend 45 mins to get from Waterloo East to London Bridge with no sign of moving from here. Thanks @Se_Railway, excellent service as always.

via Echofon (retweeted on 12:03 AM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

rors_obrien Someone literally got so bored of waiting at London Bridge, they pressed the emergency button and walked down the track

via Twitter for Android (retweeted on 12:03 AM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

TammyReed4 @Se_Railway stuck on a train to London Bridge. What on earth is going on? Been nearly 1 hr Lights are out. Guy next to me is freaking out !

via Twitter for Windows Phone (retweeted on 12:03 AM, Jun 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

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