Category Archives: Things to do

New Kings Cross Super Model

Posted on May 3, 2012 by William Perrin

Determined to cover every aspect of life in Kings Cross we bring news of a new Kings Cross Super Model (video). The layout from YouTube user 04clemea follows on from our earlier coverage of the Kings Cross club for Super … Continue reading →

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Support our local youth!!!

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

New Horizon Youth Centre, on the Somers Town side of KX, does the most fantastic work with local youth. Chaired by Jon Snow of Channel4 News fame, the local centre was originally founded by Lord Longford 42 years ago. So, … Continue reading →

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Demolition of the Keskidee Centre

Posted on April 19, 2012 by William Perrin
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Street art ‘Marmite’ unveiled on Euston Road

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Clare Hill

A massive graffiti mural has been completed on a building opposite St Pancras station today. The vivid artwork was commissioned by the building and hotel owner, Tony Megaro. “The idea is basically to bring a bit of fun and colour … Continue reading →

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Guardian launches KX street stories app

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Our neighbours The Guardian have launched an experimental mobile app for iPhone and Android, inspired by King’s Cross. The free mobile app – ‘King’s Cross, London – Streetstories’ is an immersive audio walking guide with a difference; as users walk … Continue reading →

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It’s a bird, no it’s a plane.. no it’s… a mini sculpture garden!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

We’ve had such problems with what to call it… it started out as a greenwall, then a vertical garden, then a vertical landscape, then a living sculpture. Now… it’s a mini sculpture garden! The latest update has just been posted … Continue reading →

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Trib reports fire at historic Keskidee Centre

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

The Islington Tribune, sister paper of the Camden New Journal together covering the King’s Cross neighbourhood, is reporting a fire last night at the old Keskidee Centre on Gifford Street, once the focus of black art and culture across the UK and venue for … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the best of British beer in King’s Cross

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

The 2012 London Drinker Beer & Cider Festival will be held on 7th – 9th March 2012 at the Camden Centre, Bidborough Street, London WC1H 9AU. A list of the expected beers (UK and imported), ciders and perries for this … Continue reading →

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