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

Bridging the Kings Cross Divides

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

Many thanks to Tobias Newland for this article: In May 2010 the two councils which control Kings Cross both returned to Labour control. For the first time since 1998 the councils on the Islington and Camden sides of Kings Cross … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Kings Cross local history, Kings Cross N1C, railwayslands, Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 11 Comments

They shoot pedestrians don’t they?

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

King's Cross has a long standing and fast growing reputation for being possibly the worst pedestrian danger spot in the entire capital. At "over a kilometer including three escalators, five pelican crossings, two uncontrolled road crossings, two sets of steps", … Continue reading →

Posted in Kings Cross N1C, railwayslands, Planning, Licensing and Regulation, Road Safety in Kings Cross, Transport, Travel, Weblogs | 8 Comments

How can we bring these works to King’s Cross?

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

 I just had an email from Josie O'Rourke. She discovered the reclusive artist, Bob Farquar (pictured), down in East Sussex and has recently exhibited his work down there. He's an ex-offender who spent a while on the run here in … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Entertainment, Kings Cross local history | 5 Comments

Public health threatened

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

 King's Cross is home to many celebrities, one of whom is Professor Phil James. Phil did his medical training at our local hospital, UCH. He lives in King's Cross and is President of the International Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO), … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Food and Drink, King's Cross People, Science | Leave a comment

Wharfdale Road greenwall update

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

A quickie update… I know it looks like nothing is happening to the ugly wall on Wharfdale Road, but the greenwall/sculpture will be making an appearing in the next few months. We have just been given permission to dig a … Continue reading →

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Charitable trust seeks trustees

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

King's Cross Community Projects started life just 18 months ago. It is a registered charity that aims to improve the area within a half mile of the station. The first project being undertaken by the trust is the Wharfdale Road … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Entertainment, Green Wall Project, Kings Cross N1C, railwayslands | Leave a comment

KX Station zero hour

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

Unveiled just an hour ago by newly appointed Secretary of State for Transport Philip Hammond, Platform Zero is a key milestone in the transformation of our local station, but its impact may not be so positive for the local area … Continue reading →

Posted in Kings Cross Station Refurbishment, Transport, Travel | 6 Comments

Is this right?

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

Got a strange email reading: New platform at King’s Cross station opened tomorrow by Philip Hammond Secretary of State for Transport at 10.30 Is this true?

Posted in Kings Cross Station Refurbishment | 3 Comments