Category Archives: New

Camden Mela

This year the King’s Cross – Brunswick Neighbourhood Association will be holding the Camden Mela on Sunday 17th July 2016 at Corams Fields, 93 Guilford Street, London WC1n 1DN. This is always a very popular family event which showcases the … Continue reading

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Kings Cross rental market – for only an extra £1,000 you can have the same flat

The rental market in Kings Cross throws up some real eye openers often of the dodgy landlords and beds in kitchens type but here for once is an apparently well appointed one bed flat and the cringe inducing, but possibly market … Continue reading

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Kings Cross Spring Loop

The Eighth Kings Cross Walk is on Sunday 22nd May, taking a circular route around this  rapidly changing area, finding out what’s new; sharing information and finishing with a drink (and food) in The Harrison. We will walk up the … Continue reading

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Trump to bail out Guardian newspaper

In a surprise development Kings Cross based newspaper and website The Guardian has today announced a deal with Donald Trump to secure its financial future.  The Guardian Media Group recently announced a wave of cuts to save £54m over three … Continue reading

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Islington triangle – proposals for buildings published for consultation until 14 April

  Developers propose some large buildings on the land behind the concrete works and construction training centre by Randell’s Road and York Way according to plans published on the Council website yesterday.  This is the ‘Islington Triangle’ site that was … Continue reading

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King’s Cross road system – Two way is radical, what we need is a total transformation

We asked for ideas, suggestions and proposals to contribute to developing the initial design being consulted on by Transport for London (TfL). Here we reproduce Tom Harrison’s proposal. For over thirty years local residents here have campaigned for removal of … Continue reading

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Flying Scotsman departs Kings Cross

Great photo from Ed – illustrates why train was later stopped by trespassers on track    

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Gyratory and public realm consultation – you write. Britannia Street and Wicklow Street triangle

If you’d like to share your thoughts about the Transport for London consultation ending 20 March 2016 we’ll carry contributions here. Email us at kingscrossenvironment@gmail.com. The first contribution comes from Leah who lives with her daughter in the Britannia and … Continue reading

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