Category Archives: Local issues

Poll on contact islington

Posted on October 21, 2006 by William Perrin

So far 21 votes on the poll on contact islington – 71% say its great, 24% mostly ok, 5%  mostly unreliable.  Wonder if contact islington staff have been coming to the site…….Personally i think it is pretty good, but they … Continue reading →

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Bingfield Park Container-land ?

Posted on October 21, 2006 by William Perrin

A whole load of ugly blue containers have turned up off Pembroke Street alongside Sparkplug and Bingfield Park.  The containers re-route the public right of way and create an unpleasant and dangerous spot for pedestrians as the evenings draw in.  … Continue reading →

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The new Guardian building York Way – dangerous hoardings

Posted on October 21, 2006 by William Perrin

The Kings Place building on York Way will be home to the Guardian in about 2008 . The builders have hoarded off the York Way pavement on the East side.  This forces pedestrains out into the road at a busy … Continue reading →

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Junk and tipping – Gifford St, Delhi St, Northdown St, Pembroke St, Rufford St, Story Street

Posted on October 21, 2006 by William Perrin

I have been out of town for a week and have got behind in reporting stuff.  On a quick walk around, there is a sofa (still) outside 114 Gifford St, a pile of trash outside 59 Northdown St, some mattresses … Continue reading →

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Cleaning up Wharfdale Road

Posted on October 14, 2006 by Stephan Schulte

It does take some patience, but in the end it’s usually worth it. As many of you know I’ve been recently ranting on about the cleanliness of King’s Cross – or lack of it.  Well I’m pleased to report that … Continue reading →

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More T-Mobile graffiti

Posted on October 11, 2006 by William Perrin

The marker pen mafia has been busy again – will mail T-Mobile to get it cleaned – they normally respond quickly.  This mast on York Way is an ugly thing.  Will also see if i can interest T-Mobile in sponsoring … Continue reading →

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Cleaning up York Way on weekends

Posted on October 5, 2006 by Stephan Schulte

Has anyone notice that York Way has become a tip on the weekends?  Bottles, glasses, promotional flyers, food containers and overflowing bins seem to be the result of the changes in the licensing laws that have allowed extended hours at … Continue reading →

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Party time, excellent………?

Posted on October 5, 2006 by William Perrin

Kings Cross is certainly on the change and the Gazette is labelling the area as a ‘Party Capital’ – read about it here.  The owners of the Ruby Lounge on Caledonian Road give a good interview. The changes in entertainment … Continue reading →

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