Category Archives: Local issues

Bin and gone – cleaning up North Kings Cross, again

Posted on September 22, 2010 by William Perrin

There has been an increase in problems with litter and tipping in the North part of Caledonian Ward in the last few months.  Stuart has been assiduously reporting problems on Rufford Street to Contact islington and I have been doing … Continue reading →

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Death in Argyle Square

Posted on September 17, 2010 by William Perrin

A 25 year old man died in Argyle Square on Saturday 11th September. According to reports from Argyle Square Residents Association and an officer on the scene, the man got out of an SUV car and crossed the street into … Continue reading →

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Question: How does King’s Cross retain its reputation as the drugs capital of London? Answer: Start a new needle exchange clinic there!

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Stephan Schulte

According to an article just published in the Islington Tribune and reported to the Bulletin Board by Sean Murray, Camden officials have decided that the best place to open "a new super-clinic and needle exchange" will be at 264 Pentonville Road … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 26 Comments

What happens to local Kings Cross criminals at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court?

Posted on September 16, 2010 by William Perrin

Local people [corrected] the police charge end up at Highbury Corner Magistrates Court.  The Magistrates there decide guilt or not and pass sentence.  So it's an incredibly important institutuion for the local community.  Although you can turn up and watch … Continue reading →

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Typical street issues North Kings Cross

Posted on September 12, 2010 by William Perrin

I started this website in 2006 to help me record, get fixed and tell others about street issues in the Northern part of Kings Cross – mainly North of Copenhagen Street.  I noticed quickly that if i made my private … Continue reading →

Posted in Broken Stuff on the Street, Street Tipping, Mess, Trash | 2 Comments

Drivers avoid Copenhagen Street closure at York Way causing chaos

Posted on September 10, 2010 by William Perrin

  Neighbour Michael describes a sorry state of affairs as drivers try to avoid the barricade at York Way by diverting up the parade of shops set back from York Way (see map above or click here) The person to … Continue reading →

Posted in Broken Stuff on the Street, Kings Cross N1C, railwayslands | 6 Comments

BAM construction noise on Kings Cross railway lands

Posted on September 6, 2010 by William Perrin

BAM are engaged in some noisy demolition work on the Eastern edge of the railway lands alongside York Way.  This noise can affect people living on York Way and further afield – at least one person has contacted me through … Continue reading →

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95 Caledonian Road – more trouble in the conservation area

Posted on September 5, 2010 by William Perrin

Neighbour Tony sends in more bad news about this new kebab shop at 95 Caledonian Road: The council has put a notice around about an application by the owners to: "permit the provision of late night refreshment (between) 23.00 and … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 4 Comments