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.

Islington South and Finsbury Hustings – St James Clerkenwell

Posted on April 20, 2010 by William Perrin

Election hustings Wednesday 21st April at 7pm for Islington South and Finsbury constituency in the crypt of St James Clerkenwell (map). The candidates from the three main parties will be there. If you live and vote in the Islington bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Democracy and Elections | 3 Comments

Holborn and St Pancras hustings – Lib Dem, Conservative and Labour candidates

Posted on April 20, 2010 by William Perrin

The Covent Garden Community Association organised hustings last night for the Holborn and St Pancras candidates, the constituency that covers part of Kings Cross – video of the opening statements of the main candidates is below or at this link.  … Continue reading →

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Murders in Kings Cross – what can we do?

Posted on April 20, 2010 by William Perrin

We seem to have had more than our fair share of murders in Kings Cross in recent years.  The two killings in the last month prompted me to check my recollection of past events and ask what we can all … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Social Behaviour, Crime etc | 3 Comments

Springwatch Kings Cross – Collier Street blossom

Posted on April 20, 2010 by William Perrin
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Bridget Fox, Lib Dem parliamentary candidate interview

Posted on April 20, 2010 by William Perrin

Kings Cross is part of the Islington South and Finsbury seat to be contested at the General Election. I have offered each of the major candidates the chance of either an article or a video interview for this site, which … Continue reading →

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Community not involved in design concept for Kings Cross Square

Posted on April 19, 2010 by William Perrin

The planning zombie that is the renewal of the square in front of Kings Cross station has lurched on another step with the award of the design competition without any community input.  The lucky winners are Stanton Williams who have … Continue reading →

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Hustings for Holborn and St Pancras – Monday 19th 7-15pm

Posted on April 18, 2010 by William Perrin

A good chance to see candidates for Holborn & St Pancras Constituency (which covers some of Kings Cross) in the flesh: 'General Election 2010 Hustings 19 April Connaught Rooms The Bloomsbury Association with Covent Garden Community Association will host a … Continue reading →

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Murder in Kings Cross – outside Thornhill Arms pub, Caledonian Road

Posted on April 15, 2010 by William Perrin

Sadly another murder in Kings Cross – seems like an isolated stabbing outside the Thornhill Arms on the Caledonian Road, with someone arrested.  Will update if we get any more.  If anyone has anything useful to share please call Crimestoppers … Continue reading →

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