Category Archives: Anti Social Behaviour, Crime etc

Local justice – upcoming this week at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court

It’s important that local justice is seen to be done. For Kings Cross, justice is mainly dispensed by Highbury Corner Magistrates Court. Despite their best efforts and community outreach programmes busy courts like Highbury Corner can seem remote from the … Continue reading

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Do you know this man suspected of stealing from a centre for deaf people on the Cally Road?

At the far North of the Kings Cross patch comes news of an especially callous robbery at a signing centre for deaf people.  Police text follows: The victim wishes to remain anonymous but said: “I would appreciate the help of … Continue reading

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Do you know anything about the fatal assault on Gerard Allison?

After an Easter break we return with some awful news. Every now and then the bad past of Kings Cross returns.  In this case a man severely assaulted in Keystone Crescent in August 2004 finally lost his struggle with life … Continue reading

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London policing changes – what is the MOPC?

This site in general is a strong supporter of the work the Met Police does in Kings Cross. There have been some substantial changes to the way the police priorities (for London as a whole) are set.  Basically the Mayor … Continue reading

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Camden Council: Don’t put your Kings Cross waste on the pavement!

In a letter  to all residents on Acton and Swinton Street, dated 14th of March 2012, Camden Street Environment Officer Pennant Truter advises that “under no circumstances should waste be placed out on the pavement” outside collection hours which he … Continue reading

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Hands, souls, and little acts of kindness will change Kings Cross

Since about a year there is a recycling-bay in Swinton Place, taking glass, plastics and papers.  At first unused, it soon became quite popular as an added opportunity for locals to dispose of  their recyclables  during the week.  Soon the container … Continue reading

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Live webchat with Borough Police Commander Thursday 19 January 1830

We’re delighted to help out the local police and work with Islington Gazette to run a live webchat with the Borough Police Commander Mike Wise on Thursday (tomorrow) at 1830 to 2000 (half past six ’til eight on old money). … Continue reading

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Local survey on alcohol in public areas

The Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) scheme for Islington has been active for about 9 months in the Caledonian Road/Holloway area. It brought together the council, the police, schools, youth services, alcohol services and local retailers to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour … Continue reading

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