Category Archives: Current Affairs

London ‘needs two million trees’

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

King's Cross leads the way, thanks to local activists particularly John Ashwell, aiding London's need to become low carbon. But more needs to be done and that more is more trees, greenwalls and greenspace. This from the BBC's website today: An … Continue reading →

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Theatre of Debate

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

Y Touring Theatre Company pioneered the Theatre of Debate® format. With live performances, podcasts and online resources on ethical, social and moral dilemmas it provokes debate and discussion. Y Touring is based at OneKX on the corner of Cromer Street … Continue reading →

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European elections … confused? You needn’t be!

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

http://www.votematch.co.uk/europe/start.html Vote Match is a fun and simple tool to help inform people about the European Elections. You just give your opinion on 30 statements and the tool matches them to the main parties standing in the election. Vote Match is … Continue reading →

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Stand up for local education – followed by comedy at the Cross Kings

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Sophie Talbot
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Votematch Campaign Internships available in King’s Cross

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Sophie Talbot

Unlock Democracy (incorporating Charter 88) is the UK’s leading campaign for democracy, rights and freedoms. Based in Cynthia Street just off Pentonville Road, they are now recruiting for two six week internships. Working as an intern is a fantastic way to … Continue reading →

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Hello to our new Guardian neighbours in Kings Place

Posted on December 7, 2008 by William Perrin

Many readers will have noticed an increase in the number of people streaming up York Way this week or emerging cold and blinking onto York Way from the end of Platform One.  The Guardian newspaper is now in Kings Place … Continue reading →

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Fire on roof of King’s Place

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Stephan Schulte

At approximately 12:30 today a fire broke out on the roof of King’s Place (82-96 York Way).  It seemed to be coming from one of the air conditioning units.  The building was quickly evacuated and within minutes the fire brigade … Continue reading →

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Frankly I thought I lived in King’s Cross Too…

Posted on August 2, 2008 by Stephan Schulte

This week, I just happened to pick up both a copy of the Camden New Journal and its sister publication the Islington Tribune.  Naturally, by their very titles you would assume that one is primarly about the goings-on in Camden, … Continue reading →

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