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Category Archives: Local issues
The King’s Cross Racetrack strikes again…
Enjoying a well earned pint after work in local pub The Ruby, Simmonds Bar or Miller's, doing the last minute shopping at Tesco's or hurrying home to or from the station pedestrians and cyclists were witness to a spectacle … Continue reading
USA Pizza & Burrito Bar seeking permission for late-night activities
The Community Bulletin Board has just been advised that an applicatiion has been received by the Islington Council Licensing Team on 3 September from USA Pizza & Burrito Bar located at 65 Caledonian Road (at Northdown Street), London, N1 9BT seeking … Continue reading
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Update on dead body in canal
Stephan reported on the sad case of a body being found in the canal a couple of weeks ago. I followed up with the police who have provided this statement. They don’t think there are suspicious circumstances, our sympathies go … Continue reading
King’s Place – Variation to Condition 6 (hours of operation) – pursuant to their original application
This is a tricky matter that will mainly impact the folks living on the Canal facing King's Place. I will do my best to explain what I think is going on. To recap: The original King's Place Planning Application P032145 was approved … Continue reading
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Great Northern Hotel next to station – developer announced
It looks like there is a future yet for the poor old Great Northern Hotel. The hotel never really fitted into Kings Cross, a clumsy addition to Cubits station. Let's see if this lot can make a go of it. … Continue reading
Islington Gazette – Dead body found floating in canal
On Friday about mid-day I was alerted to the police's cordoning off an area around the top of the Maiden Lane Bridge on York Way, just north of Goods Way. There were several police officers present but they would not … Continue reading
New Licensing Application at 32 Caledonian Road – Simmons Dining Rooms
A company named Simmons London Ltd has recently refurbished the previously vacant Simmons Dining Roomsat 32 Caledonian Road (across from Tesco) and has now applied for a Premise License requesting operating hours as outlined in the chart below. While most … Continue reading
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Islington police arrest man and fighting dogs
Evening all – this seems encouraging news, even if not local to Kings Cross. Does anyone know of any dangerous dog problems in the KX area? Drop us a line, anonymously news@kingscrossenvironment.com Is it just me or is it refreshing … Continue reading
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