Author Archives: Sophie Talbot

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About Sophie Talbot

Sophie runs a small business designing websites for small businesses and community groups. http://www.cookiewp.com She also manages King's Cross Community Projects http://www.kccp.org.uk

Comedy hits KX

It's a relief to see the massive hole left by the loss of The Cross King's venue being filled by King's Cross Social Club's comedy line up this month… You'll find KX Social Club on KX Road where the Golden … Continue reading

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Sad goodbye to much-loved landmark

Deborah Seyman writes: I am so sad to see the Gas Holder being dismantled. It's been an exceptional landmark and reminder of Kings Cross's heritage for so long. It always pleases me when I turn out on to Wharfdale Road … Continue reading

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Just who you’ve been searching for!

Here's a brilliant way to get those annoying jobs done that are a constant millstone around your neck whilst, at one and the same time, supporting the arts! Girl Friday is a fab new micro business operating in King's Cross … Continue reading

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KX a model of good practice

'Public life in private hands: Managing London's public space'  has just been published. It's the report of the Greater London Assembly's Planning and Housing Committee. Since October of last year the committee has been reviewing the Mayor’s role in influencing … Continue reading

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Cally Festival

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Desperately needed housing is put at risk

Speaking in the House of Commons yesterday, one of the two MP's representing the King's Cross area – Frank Dobson MP (Holborn & St Pancras) said, "There is meant to be the building of a lot of social housing on … Continue reading

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Culpeper Community garden spring plant sale

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Phew, wot a scorcher!

    We all felt sincerely sorry for all those Londoners who travelled far this Easter to get a bit of sun only to find freak showers whilst here in KX we basked in it. The canal running behind KX … Continue reading

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