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Tuesday 3 November 2015

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News & features published on 3 November 2015
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Elephant & Castle's Coronet to close in January 2017

The operators of The Coronet at Elephant & Castle have conceded defeat in their campaign to save the music venue and former cinema.

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Globe, London Eye and Waterloo Tube featured on new UK passport

Home Office minister James Brokenshire visited Bankside on Tuesday to launch a new UK passport design which features several SE1 images.

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Adventurer Sarah Outen completes 4-year London2London challenge

A gruelling trans-world expedition came to an end on Tuesday as 30-year old British adventurer Sarah Outen MBE kayaked under Tower Bridge, completing her four and a half year London2London: Via the World challenge.

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'Hate crime' on the 63 bus - police appeal for witnesses

Police in Southwark are appealing for information and witnesses after what they describe as a 'hate crime assault' on a bus at Elephant & Castle.

Tweets on 3 November 2015

libdemvoice Remembering Charles Kennedy's character, wit, ascent and triumphs: a report from today's London service ldv.org.uk/48129

via LDV Tools (retweeted on 11:15 PM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Thoughtful write up of Charles Kennedy memorial service at @StGeorgesCath by @joncraig of @SkyNews https://t.co/09stI003Pb

via Twitter for iPhone

The under-construction E&C skyscraper on Newington Butts (ex 360 tower) now provisionally called 'Highpoint'

via Twitter for iPhone

Some great memories of the Coronet being shared on our Facebook page: https://t.co/DpYj2154It

via Twitter for Mac

ICYMI - 'hate crime' on the 63 bus at Elephant & Castle - police appeal for witnesses london-se1.co.uk/news/view/8519

via Twitter Web Client

TfLTrafficNews London Road (Elephant & Castle) will be closed for resurfacing works tonight between 9pm to 5am. ow.ly/TJ7CP

via Hootsuite (retweeted on 7:10 PM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Pictures from Charles Kennedy's memorial service at @stgeorgescath in Southwark this afternoon: https://t.co/kxbJW9IWHL

via Twitter for Mac

Pontoon to nowhere: why the @Thames_Deckway cycle scheme gets it wrong - by @peterwalker99
https://t.co/U8DQWw3kOJ

via Twitter for Mac

georgethemartyr Don't forget our FOOD BANK - every Thursday 2:30-4:30pm. Donations and volunteers needed! See website for more details and contact info.

via Buffer (retweeted on 6:26 PM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

@BermondseySt It got planning permission in the summer but it's all gone quiet now

via Twitter for Mac in reply to BermondseySt

Advance warning if you're using London Bridge Station on Wednesday morning https://t.co/pblFINE0Cm

via Twitter Web Client

David Lindridge starts work tomorrow as Southwark's borough fire commander - his Twitter account is @LFB_Southwark

via Twitter for Mac

RT @RichardSE23: 40% of London's live music venues gone in the last ten years. Another one on its way. https://t.co/Poshi4oq8k

via Twitter Web Client

Controversy at planning committee re. £400k of section 106 cash from 240 Blackfriars being spent in Burgess Park

via Twitter for Mac

Tanner Street tennis courts to get £250k upgrade. Southwark planning committee have just allocated £120 of S106 cash.

via Twitter for Mac

1898 poverty map published on Flickr by @LSELibrary: https://t.co/IUI2HVLvMT

via Twitter for Mac

Southwark planning committee defers decision on release of S106 money for Nelson Square works to allow residents to comment at next meeting.

via Twitter for Mac

RT @LondonFire: We've investigated The Shard & it was a false alarm. Everyone is now allowed to return to the building © @becky1363 https:/…

via Twitter for iPhone

Just published - Elephant & Castle's Coronet to close in January 2017 goo.gl/fb/DstCqI

via Google

niamha_x Several fire engines at the Shard pic.twitter.com/Ngj4dNJiUl

via Twitter for Android (retweeted on 4:46 PM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

GuineaGirl10 6 fire engines in road to The Shard...? pic.twitter.com/xSCNcWSSme

via Twitter for Android (retweeted on 4:39 PM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

becky1363 7 LFB now at the shard. Tower inferno? pic.twitter.com/uJB9jvPh5f

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 4:38 PM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

Rather curious tube map on new UK passport. Southwark Tube Station missed out. Pre-Overground East London line. pic.twitter.com/1UZHCRpOc8

via Twitter for Mac

London Bridge Station seems to be on the wrong side of Tooley Street on this map in the new UK passport pic.twitter.com/2l1Og9wNeb

via Twitter for Mac

legsidelizzy Problems at Southwark crown court. The ceiling in reception has fallen down. Court 1 unaffected.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 4:06 PM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

DavidhBrown Much of ground floor at Crown Court cordoned off after ceiling panel crashes down. Others close to falling.

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 4:06 PM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

TheShardLondon The award-winning 'world's first orbital backpack' brand @wolffepack has a pop-up in the tiny.cc/2l5k5x

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

PR firm @strattonreekie finds unanimous support for #gardenbridge on streets of Soho https://t.co/NPApMt9aSe

via Twitter for Mac

@strattonreekie Thanks. Do you have any clients who are involved in the bridge project?

via Twitter for Mac in reply to strattonreekie

Just published - New UK passport design features @The_Globe, @TheLondonEye and Waterloo Tube Station goo.gl/fb/mo9KRd

via Google

RT @MrTimDunn: Unbuilt 1960 design for Elephant & Castle shopping centre matched Metro Central Heights
https://t.co/yWxhO8H5m5 @se1 https:/…

via Twitter for Mac

james_hatts Very sorry to hear about @BorisWatch (Tom Barry). City Hall needs fierce and persistent independent scrutiny.

via Twitter for Mac (retweeted on 2:36 PM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

Lambeth Council's fails to find space to mention closure of Waterloo Library + axing of 1 in 4 staff pic.twitter.com/dETrTiHqYK

via Twitter for Mac

Just published - Adventurer @SarahOuten arrives by kayak at Tower Bridge to end 4-year challenge goo.gl/fb/pVklQM

via Google

John Sweeney: 'My nightmare on Scum Street' https://t.co/lbdeKjV3Y0

via Twitter for iPhone

Just published - 'Hate crime' on the 63 bus at Elephant & Castle - police appeal for witnesses goo.gl/fb/uVYNZO

via Google

FireLambeth Welcome home @SarahOuten Well Done!!! pic.twitter.com/e1tTolzbyc

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 12:14 PM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Results of our poll - 85% say Lambeth wrong to resume negotiations on lease of South Bank land pic.twitter.com/C1cNLWcY9h

via Twitter for Mac

Sorry to see that Sillfield Farm - one of the pioneers of today's @boroughmarket - is no longer trading here: boroughmarket.org.uk/a-fond-farewell

via Twitter for Mac

The @SarahOuten kayak flotilla is nearing Blackfriars Bridge

via Twitter for iPhone

SarahOuten HQ: Just passed The Houses of Parliament pic.twitter.com/CTAqvTa9Wv

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 11:25 AM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for Mac)

173 votes so far in our #gardenbridge poll - can we make it 200 by 12 noon? https://t.co/YHveQJkJKJ

via Twitter for Mac

Look out for @sarahouten kayaking down the Thames to Tower Bridge in the next hour - watch this map: https://t.co/u6THYsWYBG

via Twitter for Mac

@rdmcl83 Southwark Park fireworks ticket only + sold out. Best bet is Lord Mayor's Show 14 Nov: https://t.co/2uSV4zVMir

via Twitter for Mac

SarahOuten The last Mars bar of the journey.... pic.twitter.com/3UctCG28y3

via Twitter for Android (retweeted on 10:42 AM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

RT @npi_research: Southwark and Hackney have delivered the most affordable housing among the London boroughs https://t.co/W3tXX71gZD https:…

via Tweetbot for Mac

siobhandavies It gives everyday life more sparkle. Culture helps me forget the lift is always broken at Elephant&Castle

via TweetDeck (retweeted on 10:13 AM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

McDonald's is proposing to extend its Old Kent Road drive-thru restaurant

via Twitter for Mac

The @lark_arts Festival of Creativity begins today at @oxotowerwharf: https://t.co/jymTNNxcpB

via Twitter for Mac

Adventurer @SarahOuten will kayak under Tower Bridge at midday as she ends her 4.5-year round-the-world journey: sarahouten.com

via Twitter for Mac

NetworkRailLBG London Bridge Underground station was closed this morning due to overcrowding but has now reopened

via Twitter for iPhone (retweeted on 9:30 AM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

RachWest London Bridge was an absolute state this morning @se1 Like a scene out of The Walking Dead pic.twitter.com/fSs5PiwCMh

via Twitter Web Client (retweeted on 9:00 AM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

simonperry Waterloo underground (Jubilee in partic.) is horrifically crowded. With people being kept outside. /cc @se1 pic.twitter.com/xwIZsV8c84

via Twitter for Android (retweeted on 8:57 AM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Twitter for iPhone)

Se_Railway Because of a passenger taken ill at London Bridge this morning. All arrivals into there are being delayed this morning whilst we treat them.

via Hootsuite (retweeted on 8:52 AM, Nov 3rd, 2015 via Tweetbot for Mac)

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