All hail the concrete Catalonia! South London’s golden square of talent | Barney Ronay | Football | The Guardian

All hail the concrete Catalonia! South London’s golden square of talent | Barney Ronay | Football | The Guardian

... If the success of Southampton’s academy has been well rehearsed the emergence of south London as the breadbasket of the Premier League is less celebrated. This is hardly one of the traditional football heartlands. In the past century south of the Thames has burped up the odd England player of note, from Vivian Woodward of Kennington to Rio Ferdinand of Peckham. But the industrial north, Merseyside, Essex and the East End have been the real production powerhouses. Until now. Currently 14% of English footballers in the Premier League are from that 10 mile golden square of south London. The borough of Croydon alone – home to 0.6% of the population – has produced 5% of all active English Premier League players, among them Wilfried Zaha, Victor Moses and Lewis Grabban from Palace and more disparately Jamal Blackman of Chelsea and Jason Puncheon and Kieran Gibbs via the original Wimbledon. ...

Catching the night train to the Scottish Highlands | Travel | The Guardian

Catching the night train to the Scottish Highlands | Travel | The Guardian

Sometimes you have to get out. Leave. Exit. Dulled by routine, the spirit yearns for a quick escape.  The four walls of the overfamiliar local pub – in my case the Dog House in Kennington – begin to close in. Nothing changes, when so much needs to change. It’s time for a decisive departure, a bold
break-out, uncomplicated by check-in queues, baggage checks and the tawdry pleasures of airport shopping. When does the next night-train leave? ...

59 Brixton, Kennington, Lambeth North, Waterloo, Aldwych, Russell Square, Yellow on Black Numbered Destinations | London Bus Blinds and Signs

59 Brixton, Kennington, Lambeth North, Waterloo, Aldwych, Russell Square, Yellow on Black Numbered Destinations | London Bus Blinds and Signs

Route59 Brixton, Kennington, Lambeth North, Waterloo, Aldwych, Russell Square *59*. Original Yellow on Black Bus Blind. Tyvek® as used on ... 

Grant boost for Ovalhouse Brixton move - Brixton Blog

Grant boost for Ovalhouse Brixton move - Brixton Blog

It is the first stage of an overall £3 million grant proposal to facilitate the move of the theatre from Kennington to the new Somerleyton development in Brixton. 

News - Local News: Portsmouth News and Information (Portsmouth)

News - Local News: Portsmouth News and Information (Portsmouth)

A man who has gone missing from Kennington in London and who has learning disabilities is thought to be in the Portsmouth area.

Police in London are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 51-year-old Andrew Hamer from Kennington. ... 

Missing man could be in city after vanishing - Portsmouth News

Missing man could be in city after vanishing - Portsmouth News

Mr Hamer, 51, of Kennington, is white, slim, has thinning grey hair and is about 6ft 1ins.

 

Appeal to find missing Kennington man last seen at St Thomas' Hospital

Just published - Appeal to find missing @Kennington man last seen at St Thomas' Hospital https://t.co/Y9QYCMRWgM

— London SE1 (@se1) January 6, 2016

Adjournment debate in the House of Commons re. Vauxhall Bus Station

Adjournment debate in the House of Commons re. Vauxhall Bus Station (secured by @katehoeymp) expected approx 7pm https://t.co/jYiI1C0MoM

— London SE1 (@se1) January 6, 2016

Three London arts organisations invited to apply for £6.7 million in funding to support capital plans | Arts Council

Three London arts organisations invited to apply for £6.7 million in funding to support capital plans | Arts Council

Three London organisations are one step closer to realising their capital ambitions thanks to their success at stage one of the Arts Council's large scale capital programme.

The Institute of Contemporary Arts in central London, Ovalhouse theatre and arts centre on Kennington Oval, and Polka children's theatre in Wimbledon have now been invited to apply to stage two. 
...

Cocktail of drugs found in dead man | South London Press

Cocktail of drugs found in dead man | South London Press

THE son of a wealthy fine wine merchant was found dead at his home after taking a cocktail of drugs, an inquest has heard.

Angus Donald Howes, 28, was found slumped in front of his computer at his home in Kennington, on August 18 last year....

 

Appeal to find missing Kennington man - Metropolitan Police

Appeal to find missing Kennington man - Metropolitan Police

(Source: The Metropolitan Police) Police in Lambeth are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 51-year-old man from Kennington. ... 

Two Friends in Kennington – i due amici : I due amici review Kennington

I due amici review Kennington

I’m still finding my feet in Kennington and this week, while things are quiet, I’m trying out some of the local restaurants and cafes.  Having tackled Sally Whites (across the road) I thought it was about time I went to the place recommended by my neighbour.  I due amici (which means ‘the two friends’) is a rather scruffy cafe with a great little garden that is promising for the summer.  You’ll find a menu that is about as eclectic as it gets with a sandwich and salad list, a tribute to Mexico with a selection of burritos, some pasta and pizza and three very exotic sounding Persian stews. ...

Local housing groups call on Hyde Housing to drop voluntary ‘Pay to Stay’ part of Housing Bill

Local housing groups call on Hyde Housing to drop voluntary ‘Pay to Stay’ part of Housing Bill

... In a letter to the Hyde Group Board, the Hyde Southbank Resident Forum, Kennington Park Estate TRA, Stockwell Gardens East TRA, Stockwell Gardens West TRA and Edrich House Residents’ Association have all asked the landlord to drop the voluntary scheme. ...

Crystal Palace have watched Charlton teenage star Ademola Lookman | South London Press

Crystal Palace have watched Charlton teenage star Ademola Lookman | South London Press

... And a host of clubs have been tracking Lookman, who was plucked from
playing Sunday league football for Kennington-based Waterloo just over
18 months ago. ... 

Year 4 Hockey v Oakfield. Kennington. - Eaton Square School

Year 4 Hockey v Oakfield. Kennington. - Eaton Square School

... Venue. Kennington Park. Kennington Park Road, London, SE11 4BE United Kingdom. + Google Map. Related Events. Swimming Gala v Francis ...  

FoDL : Monday 18 January, 2016: Life in Valhalla: a scientist at the World Bank

Events | Friends of Durning Library

Monday 18 January, 2016:  Life in Valhalla: a scientist at the World Bank

When long-term Kennington resident Dr Josephine Hykin joined the World Bank in Washington, she found it was challenging, exciting and rewarding work. She helped universities, research institutes and civil servants to realise their projects in 18 countries.  Her stories give a flavour of the diversity of work in this multi-faceted development agency.

6.45 for 7.00pm at the Durning Library.  Light refreshments. Everyone welcome. No admission charge, but a £2 donation towards costs is invited.

Queen awards MBE to BMX club founder | South London Press

Queen awards MBE to BMX club founder | South London Press

... “I grew up in Kennington, and in the Brixton area, and it's important initiatives like the BMX club come from people within the community. “When we first started, ...

Kennington - Essence - In My Mind (Official Video) {@YoungEssKtown} | MITFTV

Kennington - Essence - In My Mind (Official Video) {@YoungEssKtown} | MITFTV

 

Kennington People on Bikes: Advice for local Year 5/6 primary school children and their parents

Kennington People on Bikes: Advice for local Year 5/6 primary school children and their parents

Year 5/6 children at schools in the Kennington area may be offered Bikeability (cycling proficiency) training this term. Hopefully this guide may help ... 

Kennington People on Bikes: Who checks how well Planning Condition Travel Plans are implemented?

Kennington People on Bikes: Who checks how well Planning Condition Travel Plans are implemented?

I led a ride today and two women turned up on identical bikes. The bikes
were too large for the riders to use comfortably, but I was told that
the bikes ...