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About Sophie Talbot

Sophie writes for King's Cross Community Projects and occasionally on her own behalf. http://www.kccp.org.uk @KXCommunity sophie@kccp.org.uk

Wharfdale Rd greenwall/living sculpture feedback report

Earlier this month King’s Cross Community Projects completed a consultation process to see what people thought of the living sculpture/greenwall project they are running.  They’ve written up everything that happened during the consultation process, including all the feedback they received, and the resulting report … Continue reading

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Home grown boys

“SIX Islington teenagers will be starring in their own television programme after finding inspiration in a rubbish skip. The boys, who are all from estates around Caledonian Road, have been spending their weekends learning to grow fruit and veg in … Continue reading

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Transport for London responds to KX road safety concerns by making it worse

Bikes Alive, the recently-formed network of cyclists who are taking non-violent direct action, returns to the lethal road junction outside Kings Cross station at 6.30pm on Monday evening, 20 February … as Transport for London (TfL) starts work to change … Continue reading

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Join the party on Monday!

The regular ‘go-slow’ events organised by Bikes Alive in King’s Cross have a light hearted party atmosphere. Join in this Monday at 6.30pm for one hour to add your voice to the call for safe roads in KX. Whether you … Continue reading

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KXCommunity map update

The latest update to the community map produced using Google by King’s Cross Community Projects includes green spaces. There is so little green space here, and most of what there is is tiny. The community map is a work in … Continue reading

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KX in the 1930s, 40s & 50s

Born in Acton Street, Shamus has put together the most beguiling set of photos of KX back in the 30s, 40s and 50s. He describes each in amazing detail. It’s strange to see buses going up Balfe Street, trolley buses … Continue reading

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The Londonist reports a Boris bike under an HGV

Posted on The Londonist yesterday: Boris Bike Accident In Clerkenwell BY DEAN · FEBRUARY 1, 2012 AT 10:05 AM · 5 COMMENTS · A Boris bike was involved in an accident with a HGV on Clerkenwell Road this morning. Reports on Twitter suggest that the cyclist has … Continue reading

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Camden Council wants to support your greening projects

Inspired by our own John Ashwell’s initiative to plant hundreds of trees in the north east quadrant of King’s Cross, Camden Council have put out a plea to anyone that wants to green a little bit of King’s Cross on … Continue reading

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