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News & features published on 17 January 2017
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Southwark Cathedral's bells returned to tower after restoration

The bells of Southwark Cathedral were blessed and rededicated last week before being returned to the tower after restoration.

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South Bank & Waterloo Neighbourhood Plan: last chance to comment

People who live and work in the South Bank and Waterloo are being urged to comment on a new planning policy document drawn up by local people and organisations.

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Sainsbury's opens Elephant & Castle store in New Kent Road

The long-awaited Sainsbury's supermarket in New Kent Road finally opened its doors last week.

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Garden Bridge cost could 'substantially exceed' £185 million, warns trust

The Garden Bridge Trust says that the project's cost could "substantially exceed" the previously stated £185 million budget for the controversial river crossing.

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New artwork installed outside Southwark Tube Station

The latest in a series of public art installations on the hoardings next to Southwark Underground Station has been unveiled.

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Southbank Centre's new plan for Queen Elizabeth Hall undercroft

Southbank Centre has submitted a planning application to Lambeth Council to make changes to the Queen Elizabeth Hall undercroft, three years after a major controversy over the use of the space by skateboarders

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Waterloo Station timelapse: ex-Eurostar platforms are transformed

Nearly a decade after the last Eurostar left the station, Network Rail has released a timelapse video showing work in progress to make the former Waterloo International Terminal suitable for use by commuter trains.

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Southwark cops up for bravery award after Grange Road fire rescue

A team of Southwark police officers have been nominated for a bravery award after rescuing 10 people from a fire in a block of flats in Grange Road, Bermondsey.

Tweets on 17 January 2017

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Just published - South Bank & Waterloo Neighbourhood Plan @SowNeighbours: consultation ends Friday dlvr.it/N7bgZQ

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Just published - Sainsbury's opens Elephant & Castle store in New Kent Road dlvr.it/N7bgQC

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Just published - cost could 'substantially exceed' £185 million, warns trustdlvr.it/N7b2CXR

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Just published - New artwork installed outside Southwark Tube Station @aotulondon dlvr.it/N7ZHZs

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Just published - Waterloo Station timelapse: ex-Eurostar platforms are transformed dlvr.it/N7Yc48

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Just published - Southbank Centre's new plan for Queen Elizabeth Hall undercroft dlvr.it/N7Yc4g

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Just published - @MPSSouthwark cops up for bravery award after Grange Road fire rescue dlvr.it/N7Ybg5

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RT @MPSBorough: We have also had reports of counterfeit £20 and £50 pound notes in circulation. Businesses in #Se1 be aware

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Patients at SE1 hospitals to be asked to show passports and ID in 'health tourism' crackdown: https://t.co/332GoAe90x

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CH0KSHI @se1 huge billboard going up on One Blackfriars pic.twitter.com/NCoKd35seR

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DawnMcNish @se1 Please retweet - lost Samsung phone on Druid street around 8.15am, tweet back if you found it please!!!

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WDCunningham Always a good way to start the day @se1 @ThamesPics pic.twitter.com/Nyiz5IeZbD

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