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Radical changes proposed for Europe’s busiest transport interchange at King’s Cross

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Sophie Talbot

For over 30 years the local community at King’s Cross have been calling for removal of the notorious King’s Cross traffic gyratory system. The gyratory is dangerous, encourages poor driving habits, pushes traffic down small residential streets unsuitable for that … Continue reading →

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Dreams of Kings Cross, a comment on proposed changes on the gyratory system

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Daniel Z. Zylbersztajn-Lewandowski

  There was once a green valley with a pretty stream, before they dumped without any consideration all their rubbish and poo in the waters, so it became poisonous and smelly and rather than stop their activities, they tunnelled the … Continue reading →

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North-South cycle superhighway at Kings Cross

Posted on February 8, 2016 by William Perrin

TfL have finally published for consultation their plans for the awkward top bit of the North South cycle superhighway.  There’s lots of stuff to respond to here – we shall write further on this.  From the map above the route … Continue reading →

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Gyratory removal plans released for consultation!!!

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Sophie Talbot

Later today Transport for London will release the initial concept plan for removing the horrendous traffic gyratory system that has blighted lives for decades in King’s Cross. Caledonian Ward Councillor Paul Convery, who has supported this move, said, “We cannot … Continue reading →

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New Boris Bike docks coming to Birkenhead Street Kings Cross

Posted on February 3, 2016 by William Perrin

A new Boris Bike docking station is being installed in Birkenhead Street – which will be handy for Kings Cross commuters heading South.  The excellent Ian Visits site alerts me to the existence of a Boris Bike repair depot in … Continue reading →

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Calling all 14 to 25 year olds. Have your say about electing the London Mayor

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Sophie Talbot

The brilliant StillOneLDN with Barnsbury Community Group are running an event on Friday 12th February to give local 14 to 25 year olds the chance to have their say about the election for Mayor of London . Held at the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating decades of civic action in Kings Cross

Posted on February 2, 2016 by William Perrin

It’s important to remember the amazing things that a determined group of local people can achieve – in this case in 1989 stopping the Channel Tunnel demolishing half of Kings Cross.  The original plans called for a vast bunker station … Continue reading →

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Behind the hoarding at Wharfdale Road and York Way

Posted on February 1, 2016 by William Perrin

In case you were wondering what is behind the hoardings at the site of the future Whitbread Hotel at the junction of Wharfdale and York Way it’s a giant hole.  Not quite as big as the one under the Guardian … Continue reading →

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