Category Archives: Big developments

Stop Press: N1C responds to Islington participation plea in street names comp!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

Yesterday we posted about the road naming competition being run in King’s Cross Central, aka N1C. We raised the long standing issue of King’s Cross residents and businesses on the Islington side of the area being denied the same level … Continue reading →

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Name a road in King’s Cross Central

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

SPECIAL NOTE: If you’re reading this to suggest Ben Kinsella St, Rd, Close etc, it’s a brilliant idea. This is possibly a once in a lifetime chance to have a new local street named after Ben. However, leaving a comment … Continue reading →

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Final parts are down…

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Sean Murray

At last, the final parts of the 1970s canopy are down opening up new vistas. Particularly impressive is the view of St Pancras that will greet passengers as they leave the station from the new exit only (ish) arches. 

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In the dark at York Way’s KX bus stop

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

At Transport for London and LB Camden’s all new improved King’s Cross Station York Way bus stop tonight passengers are still in the dark (see picture taken at 6.30pm, left). The bus stop should be lit making people waiting feel … Continue reading →

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Hello Google!

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Sean Murray

I’m sure everyone has read the news that the long anticipated Google deal (to build a new UK HQ in King’s Cross)  has been made. Tax affairs aside, I am sure we all welcome such an exciting business to our … Continue reading →

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The best christmas present for King’s Cross

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Popped over to the station between stuffing potted shrimp and sparkly wine down us this morning to see a host of wonderful construction workers tearing down the last bit of the nasty plastic canopy that’s hidden the original frontage since … Continue reading →

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A happy KXmas

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Clare Hill

The last stage of the station’s redevelopment is following the seasons in a way. It’s the beginning of a long winter of facial reconstruction and hibernation behind hoardings, with the final bit of the green canopy ‘wrapping’ set to be … Continue reading →

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Protest planned for the 25th anniversary of the King’s Cross fire

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Clare Hill

This Sunday, 18 November will mark 25 years since a ferocious fire swept up the Piccadilly line escalator at King’s Cross underground station during evening rush hour, killing 31 people in the ticket hall. The Rail Maritime and Transport union … Continue reading →

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