Author Archives: Stephan Schulte

Specialist services at sensible prices – The King’s Cross Eye Clinic

Posted on September 5, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

I recently met the owner of the King’s Cross Eye Clinic – at Gran Sasso – naturally.  His attractive new shop is located at 280 Pentonville Road between York Way and Caledonian Road and it’s really the kind of place … Continue reading →

Posted in King's Cross People | 3 Comments

Safer Neighbourhoods Policing Team – Sept News

Posted on September 1, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

Our Safer Neighbourhoods Police Team has created a new newsletter to keep local folks appraised of the staus of policing in the Caledonian Ward.  It is my intention to continually post a copy here for all to revew as I … Continue reading →

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Status Report – Planning application P070753 – York Way/Wharfdale Road

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

Those folks who had submitted comments on the latest new building proposed for the corner of York Way and Wharfdale Road (62-68 York Way) should be receiving letters shortly about the status of the application. Here is the latest info … Continue reading →

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Planning Appeal Fails – Enough Take-Aways!

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

Apparently there was an Appeal underway regarding 78 Caledonian Road.  The Appeal has been decided and here is a summary of the decision from our Councillor Paul Convery. I am pleased to report that the appeal on 78 Caledonian Road … Continue reading →

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Portman Butchers

Posted on August 2, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

This has got to be one of the best kept secrets in our neighbourhood – the Portman Butchers at 74 Caledonian Road (N1 9DN).  Forget about the supermarket – why not buy your meats and poultry from a real butcher … Continue reading →

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PICTURE THIS – Postcard Competition

Posted on July 13, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

An invitation to everyone living, working and studying in the King’s Cross neighbourhood (Camden or Islington) to design a postcard portraying KING’S CROSS / ST PANCRAS – PAST, PRESENT, OR FUTURE Cross Section Magazine and Communities in Focus are hosting … Continue reading →

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How to keep your eye out for unpleasant “Planning” surprises”

Posted on July 5, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

I’m sure you’ve all, at one time or another, wondered why you were not notified about a Planning Application on your street.  Well there IS a way for you to know – without depending upon any notification – it’s Islington … Continue reading →

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No Dumping, and other funny Council Notices

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Stephan Schulte

For this article, I’ve only included one funny notice.  Just click the picture to get a better view. There are several of these notices on Caledonian Road.  Why, I don’t know, because as the pix shows no one heeds them.  … Continue reading →

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