Author Archives: William Perrin

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About William Perrin

Active in Kings Cross London and South Oxfordshire, founder of Talk About Local, helping people find a voice online and a trustee of The Indigo Trust , Good Things Foundation and ThreeSixtyGiving as well as Connect8.

Met police apparently investigating TfL for corporate manslaughter

Posted on March 1, 2012 by William Perrin

Our campaign to see TfL held to account in the Courts for its mismanagement of the Kings Cross junctions has gone up a notch today – The Times reports today an interview with the Met’s head of traffic death investigation: … Continue reading →

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Mayor Johnson refuses to give timetable for his review of dangerous junctions #cyclesafe

Posted on February 22, 2012 by William Perrin

It’s hardly Downton Abbey and sometimes looks like an episode of Wurzel Gummidge but it’s worth taking a look at this webcast of today’s Mayors Question Time in the GLA for the latest in the reality of the #cyclesafe campaign. The … Continue reading →

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London Olympics-funded cycle and pedestrian improvements large new FOI release #cyclesafe

Posted on February 15, 2012 by William Perrin

The Olympic Delivery authority have released a treasure trove of documents about the improvement to pedestrian and cycle schemes.  The 60-odd documents can be found online here and were released in response to my FOI request using What Do They … Continue reading →

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Dayglo a play about pharmacogenetics and genetic testing – free tickets to Y-touring Kings Cross dress rehearsal

Posted on February 14, 2012 by William Perrin

Fascinating chance to see a dress rehearsal of some modern theatre tackling the issues around pharmacogenetics and genetic testing.  Neal at Y Touring says: ‘We have spaces available for a dress rehearsal showing of our play Dayglo on Thursday 16 … Continue reading →

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Free classes for the local community at the Hugh Cubitt Centre

Posted on February 13, 2012 by William Perrin

It’s worth checking out the free classes on offer at the excellent Hugh Cubitt on Collier Street (map) – including a drama class taught by the Young Vic.  There’s a handy little cafe there too.  Also keep an eye on … Continue reading →

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Bringing the new Kings Cross Departure Boards to life – that Solari Board sound

Posted on February 10, 2012 by William Perrin

When you follow a search for Kings Cross on twitter you get all sorts of things – party people in Kings Cross Sydney Australia, people heading for Water Rats, trying to find Kings Place, arranging to meet at Nandos, berating … Continue reading →

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TfL panicked into review of junctions that it’s mismanaged for a decade #cyclesafe

Posted on February 7, 2012 by William Perrin

TfL has launched a panicky review of major junctions across London in response to overwhelming pressure from cyclists, local politicians and media outlets.  As part of this review, TfL has admitted that some junctions are ‘challenging’ for cyclists.  TfL says: … Continue reading →

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Leon Kings Cross to open next month

Posted on February 7, 2012 by William Perrin

My favourite convenience food chain Leon is to open in the new Kings Cross station glass blister next month, 18 March according to the FT. Leon has gone into partnership with HMSHost to extend the Leon footprint as a franchise.  Let’s … Continue reading →

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