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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

It’s happening at Housmans this November…

This month we’ve got talks and live performances – hopefully something to appeal to everyone’s taste. Aside from great music events, we have Oscar-winning director Mike Figgis coming in to talk about the digital revolution taking place in the film … Continue reading

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Central Station Restaurant

The new restaurant at the Central Station on the corner of Balfe Street and Wharfdale Road will open at 12 noon on Wednesday 5th November. But King's Cross residents are invited to a special preview on Monday 3rd November in … Continue reading

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New name for King’s Cross Station campaign

At the first campaign organisers meeting last week, the campaign pressing Network Rail to replace the entrances to the station that will be closed as a result of current redevelopment with a pedestrian and cycle bridge gained a new name: … Continue reading

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Fire follows several explosions at King’s Place

Several explosions occured on the roof of King's Place about half an hour ago and were followed by fire which raged whilst further explosions blew smoke into the sky above Battlebridge Basin. The fire brigade attended and quickly doused the … Continue reading

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Argent scrapes finance together for King’s Cross Central

From FT.com: King’s Cross project rescued at 11th hour By Daniel Thomas, Property Correspondent The £2bn ($3.3bn) redevelopment of the King’s Cross area of central London has secured an 11th-hour funding package for its next phase after talks with a … Continue reading

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King’s Cross Central money worries

Extract from yesterday’s Evening Standard – spot the errors in this!: The free exhibition giving details about the King’s Cross Central scheme is open on Thursdays and Fridays between 10am and 4pm at the German Gym opposite the rear entrance … Continue reading

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Sustainable Communities Act comes into force today

News from Unlock Democracy Hazel Blears is to fire the starting gun for implementing the Sustainable Communities Act today by formally inviting councils to ‘opt in’ to the Sustainable Communities Act. The Act enables councils working in co-operation with their … Continue reading

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