30 April 2021

You can book to stay in these incredible Grand Designs TV houses for a holiday

You can book to stay in these incredible Grand Designs TV houses for a holiday

The Kennington Water Tower, London

The Water Tower has some of the best views of the London skyline
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The Water Tower has some of the best views of the London skylineCredit: airbnb
... This Grand Designs property, featured in series 12, was a converted water tower in the middle of Kennington in London. ...
... Book the Kennington Water Tower via Airbnb ...

TV show Friends reunion is coming to Clapham Common this summer in the form of a festival - MyLondon

TV show Friends reunion is coming to Clapham Common this summer in the form of a festival - MyLondon
... It has previously been held at Haggerston Park and Kennington Park. ...

Great oaks… – SE11view

Great oaks… – SE11view
... The sharp eyed amongst you might have spotted this small plant box outside the Housing Office on Kennington Lane. ...
... It is just the start of a plan to green the front of the housing office and all came from the work of the Greener Kennington volunteer group. I think it offers us hope and this is why… ...
... Wondering what I could do I expected a long gruelling struggle with all the many agencies that have a say on this. But miracles happen. The housing boss, Anna said it was a great idea to green it, three of the Greener Kennington volunteers, Charlie, Nicola and Richard met Muhem from housing to plan what was possible and Veolia, our refuse and street cleaning contractors provided a planter with soil to start things off. To add to the glory Jerome put in the plants! ...

Planned line closures and service changes - Transport for London

Planned line closures and service changes - Transport for London

Planned line closures and service changes - Transport for London

Unless otherwise indicated, there will be 'no service' between the stations listed below.

Line                Days                                     What's affected

Northern        Sat 1 - Mon 3 May               Moorgate to Kennington

Northern        Sat 22 and Sun 23 May        Charing Cross to Kennington (Saturday)

                                                                    Entire line (Sunday)

Northern        Sat 12 and Sun 13 Jun          Moorgate to Kennington

Northern        Sat 26 and Sun 27 Jun          Charing Cross to Kennington

Northern        Sat 10 Jul                              Charing Cross to Kennington

Northern        Sat 31 Jul and Sun 1 Aug     Moorgate to Kennington

Northern        Sun 1 Aug                             Moorgate to Kennington

Northern        Sat 21 Aug                            East Finchley and Edgware to Kennington                                                                         (via Charing Cross) and Moorgate

Northern        Sun 22 Aug                           Edgware to Kennington via Charing Cross

Northern        Sat 4 and Sun 5 Sept            Moorgate to Kennington

Northern        Sat 9 and Sun 10 Oct            Moorgate to Kennington

Northern        Sat 30 and Sun 31 Oct          Moorgate to Kennington


20 April 2021

Plaque plan for RAF hero who rammed WW2 German bomber heading for Buckingham Palace

Plaque plan for RAF hero who rammed WW2 German bomber heading for Buckingham Palace
... The pilot of the rammed aircraft, Feldwebel Robert Zehbe, also parachuted out of his plane which crashed near Victoria station but was assaulted by an angry mob of Londoners in Kennington and died of his wounds days later. ...

A new walk-in Covid-19 vaccination centre will open in Lambeth for patients struggling to book – South London News

A new walk-in Covid-19 vaccination centre will open in Lambeth for patients struggling to book – South London News
... If you are eligible for a Covid-19 vaccination you can get your first dose from Montgomery Hall vaccination centre in Kennington on Thursday 22 and Saturday 24 April without an appointment. ...

Two young people jailed for life after killing musician - Voice Online

Two young people jailed for life after killing musician - Voice Online
... The musician was part of the Harlem Spartan collective based in Kennington, South London. ...
... The incident took place after Davis filmed a music video in Kennington and Cambridge. As he travelled back to London, he became annoyed with someone over the phone, who he felt was disrespectful about fellow musician Latwaan Griffiths (Latz) who had been stabbed and killed in July 2018. ...


12 April 2021

Work for The Cricketer: Temporary subscriptions and ecommerce coordinator | The Cricketer

Work for The Cricketer: Temporary subscriptions and ecommerce coordinator | The Cricketer
... Based at our office in Kennington, London, you will be the first port of call for external enquiries from subscribers. ...

The 10 cheapest postcodes in London Zones 1 and 2 to buy a starter flat

The 10 cheapest postcodes in London Zones 1 and 2 to buy a starter flat

... The postcode sits between the Thames, the Oval cricket ground, Elephant and Castle and Kennington and was the 29th cheapest identified in the research.

Dominic Reeves, sales director of Dexters Kennington said he sees a lot of first-time buyers moving into the postcode who were previously renting in such areas as Clapham, London Bridge or north of the river in Pimlico or Westminster. ...

Jestico & Whiles completes Imperial War Museum offices | News | Building Design

Jestico & Whiles completes Imperial War Museum offices | News | Building Design
... As well as its main London museum - housed in one of the former homes of the Bethlem Hospital in Kennington - other Imperial War Museums sites include Daniel Libeskind’s 2002 IWM North museum building in Manchester, as well as HMS Belfast and the Churchill War Rooms in Westminster. ...

Jeremy Clarkson devastated for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire player as pal loses £93K - Mirror Online

Jeremy Clarkson devastated for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire player as pal loses £93K - Mirror Online
... Sarah Knapper, a solicitor from Kennington, south London, appeared on the show with hopes of winning some money to put towards a fancy honeymoon. ...

'I was shot at more times than I've had birthday parties', ex-Brixton gang leader on how he turned his life around - MyLondon

'I was shot at more times than I've had birthday parties', ex-Brixton gang leader on how he turned his life around - MyLondon
... "One of my closest friends was murdered by my side when we were 15. He was stabbed in the heart in Kennington and the blood left his body at such a rate it propelled his t-shirt in the air, it's an image that won't leave me. ...

Founder of craft beer company speaks out about ‘severe blow’ from pandemic – South London News

Founder of craft beer company speaks out about ‘severe blow’ from pandemic – South London News
... The business, which donates 10 per cent of its profits to pollinator charities, began sourcing honey from Bee Urban, a community project in Kennington Park which uses responsible beekeeping to fund some its work. ...

05 April 2021

The week in classical: Classical Vauxhall; L'Heure Espagnole – review

The week in classical: Classical Vauxhall; L'Heure Espagnole – review
... Shostakovich composed his Piano Quintet in G minor in the summer of 1940. This youthful work has an unfettered lightness, as if capturing a windless moment before a storm: the USSR was about to be invaded by Nazi Germany. Stark yet shadowy, intense but song-like, it was chosen by pianist Fiachra Garvey and the Navarra String Quartet as one of two works in the opening concert of Classical Vauxhall 2021. This mini-festival of four events filmed live at St Mark’s church, a stone’s throw from Kennington’s Oval cricket ground, also featured saxophonist Jess Gillam, tenor Nicky Spence and others keen to see “classical done differently”, to use the festival slogan. ...

Leaked briefing provides a snapshot of a new police unit that's spying on protesters | The Canary

Leaked briefing provides a snapshot of a new police unit that's spying on protesters | The Canary
... For example, the briefing for the London protests of 13 June listed the following:

• 13/06/2020: MPS A protest is planned at Katie’s Statue HA1 1LF from 1100hrs.
• 13/06/2020: MPS A protest is planned at Shooters Hill from 1200hrs.
• 13/06/2020: MPS A protest is planned in Croydon from 1200hrs.
• CANCELLED 13/06/2020: MPS A protest is planned from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square from
1300 to 1800hrs.
• 13/06/2020: MPS A protest is planned in Alexander Park from 1300 to 1500hrs.
• 13/06/2020: MPS A protest is planned in Kennington Park from 1300hrs.
• 13/06/2020: MPS A protest is planned at Newington Green Roundabout from 1400 to 1800hrs.
• 13/06/2020: MPS A protest is planned in Enfield Town. ... 

Man charged with dealing after guns found in south London | News Shopper

Man charged with dealing after guns found in south London | News Shopper
... The raid that led to the 28-year-old's arrest took place on Thursday, March 25, on Camberwell New Road in Kennington. ...

'A blessing and a comfort': food charity delivers a million breakfasts in lockdown - Southwark News

'A blessing and a comfort': food charity delivers a million breakfasts in lockdown - Southwark News
... A parent at Archbishop Tenison’s School in Kennington who has been given boxes said: “The breakfast boxes have been extremely helpful to my family. The impact of the Lockdown has been devastating, as we were unable to work. ...

Gorillas: The New App Bringing You Hyper-Local London Produce, In Under 10 Minutes | Londonist

Gorillas: The New App Bringing You Hyper-Local London Produce, In Under 10 Minutes | Londonist
... Right now, you can enjoy Gorillas' lightning-quick service in Islington, Shoreditch, Kennington and Brixton. Holloway, Battersea and Peckham will join the party later this month, and the company aims to have the entirety of London covered by mid-summer. ...

Ninja Tune - NTPM Audio Producer (UK) - Music Business Worldwide

Ninja Tune - NTPM Audio Producer (UK) - Music Business Worldwide
... 
LOCATION

Remote on a temporary basis but there will be a requirement to travel to our offices in Kennington (London) on an ad-hoc basis when safe to do so, subject to Covid Guidelines. ...

Guildford Dragon NEWS | The Guildford Dragon

Guildford Dragon NEWS | The Guildford Dragon
... Early each morning, staff from the Oval in Kennington arrive to provide their expertise in the preparation of a first-class wicket that will be used by all levels throughout the season. And by Surrey themselves when they make their yearly visit for the Guildford Cricket Festival later in the season. ...