... Residents of a Kennington housing estate were left shivering over Christmas after their heating repeatedly failed, forcing them to wash using kettles, pans and buckets, writes Herbie Russell… ...
The Newington Estate, Kennington.
21 January 2022
“It’s like we’re back in the 1950s!”: Kennington residents go without heating for over a week - Southwark News
“It’s like we’re back in the 1950s!”: Kennington residents go without heating for over a week - Southwark News
New London Underground signs you'll spot as TfL gears up for Northern line closure - MyLondon
New London Underground signs you'll spot as TfL gears up for Northern line closure - MyLondon
... From Saturday (January 14) the London Underground will shut down one of its most popular routes leaving passengers unable to travel between Kennington and Moorgate. ...
... Those that normally travel along the Bank branch of the Northern line will instead use the Charing Cross route if they wish to go beyond Kennington. ...
... The first sentence on the signs reads: "The Northern line will be closed between Kennington and Moorgate from Saturday 15 January until mid-May 2022." ...
Adblock Lambeth celebrates stopping five massive new digital advertising billboards – Brixton Buzz
Adblock Lambeth celebrates stopping five massive new digital advertising billboards – Brixton Buzz
... Multinational media company JCDecaux was behind the proposal to install the billboards, which would be free-standing, measuring 6.2m x 3.1m, and located next to Waterloo Roundabout, Atkins Road, Westminster Bridge Road, and two in Kennington. ...
19 January 2022
Buying an ex-council house in London: the pros, cons and what to avoid | Evening Standard
Buying an ex-council house in London: the pros, cons and what to avoid | Evening Standard
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An ex-LA home in Kennington featured in Sarah Thompson’s book Style Council: Inspirational Interiors in Ex-Council Homes
/ Square Peg ...Halfords offers Northern line commuters e-bike loans amid 17-week Bank branch closure
Halfords offers Northern line commuters e-bike loans amid 17-week Bank branch closure
... Under renovation plans, there will be no trains between Kennington and Moorgate, while services between Camden Town and Moorgate will operate on a reduced capacity. ...
06 January 2022
Northern Line closure: Which stations are closing and why? | Evening Standard
Northern Line closure: Which stations are closing and why? | Evening Standard:
... TfL announced last year that the Northern Line would be closed between Kennington and Moorgate from January 15 until mid-May 2022 while upgrades are carried out at Bank station. ...
... From January 15, the Bank branch of the Northern Line will be closed between Kennington and Moorgate for 17 weeks, meaning that there will be no Northern Line services to or from Elephant & Castle, Borough, London Bridge and Bank stations. ...
19 December 2021
Buyer of landmark Grand Designs project rails against new tower block plans • PrimeResi
Buyer of landmark Grand Designs project rails against new tower block plans • PrimeResi
The Water Tower in Kennington (image from the original sales particulars)
... Proposals would ‘overbear local historical assets and unique homes’ in Kennington, say local residents including the new owner of a Grade II listed landmark once featured on Channel 4’s flagship design show ...
... Jamie Hamer, who bought The Water Tower in Kennington earlier this year, has spoken out about the potential impact of Lifestory’s “Kennington Stage” proposals on local heritage assets – including his own unique home. ...
... The reworked proposals involve a central residential block reaching 45 metres (147 feet) and some additional buildings, providing a total of 155 units. An action group set up by local residents describes the plans as “overbearing”, arguing that the massing, scale and design is “not appropriate for a small constrained site in an urban low-rise part of Kennington..and if approved it will set a precedent for more similar and taller buildings”. Key concerns raised in a briefing document include the potential impact on privacy and daylight. ...
... In a presentation to residents, Lifestory said its aim was to design “a residential development with a green setting, that can assimilate into the surrounding community”, adding: “Our vision is to create a place which fosters a sense of community around shared public space and communal amenity space to serve the mixed tenure community on the site…We will create beautiful new buildings which respond positively to the site’s heritage assets and enhance the Kennington neighbourhood.” ...
Get jabbed: The London vaccine clinics offering walk-in boosters this week
Get jabbed: The London vaccine clinics offering walk-in boosters this week
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- Montgomery Hall, Kennington Oval ...
Charles hails the efforts of NHS staff and volunteers delivering vaccine booster | Irvine Times
Charles hails the efforts of NHS staff and volunteers delivering vaccine booster | Irvine Times
... Charles, who last week revealed he and Camilla had received their Covid-19 boosters, hailed efforts at a makeshift clinic in Kennington, south London. ...
Ex-mayoral candidate apologises for attending party during Covid restrictions | Cumnock Chronicle
Ex-mayoral candidate apologises for attending party during Covid restrictions | Cumnock ChronicleShaun Bailey during a visit to Kennington (Victoria Jones/PA) ...
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Two taken to hospital after Kennington fire - Southwark News
Two taken to hospital after Kennington fire - Southwark News
... Police are investigating a house fire in Kennington that left two men needing hospital treatment. ...
29 November 2021
Southwark News Acting Up in Kennington
Southwark News Acting Up in Kennington
... Four short plays will be performed every night for five nights. 39 & Out can be seen on Thursday, December 16th.
White Bear Theatre, 138 Kennington Park Rd, London SE11 4DJ from 14th – 18th December. Time: 7.30pm. Admission: £12, £10.
Booking: www.whitebeartheatre.co.uk ...
22 November 2021
Northern line closure - Transport for London
Northern line closure - Transport for London
... The Northern line (Bank branch) will be closed between Kennington and Moorgate from 15 January to mid-May 2022. ...
Ruskin Park and Myatt’s Field Park seek Deeds of Dedication to protect public space from future development – Brixton Buzz
Ruskin Park and Myatt’s Field Park seek Deeds of Dedication to protect public space from future development – Brixton Buzz
... Five parks in Lambeth are set to secure Deeds of Dedication to protect them from future development. Ruskin Park, Myatt’s Fields Park, Kennington Park, Larkhall Park and Norwood Park have all been identified as needing extra protection. ...
In photos: autumn leaves in Coldharbour Lane and Kennington Park – Brixton Buzz
In photos: autumn leaves in Coldharbour Lane and Kennington Park – Brixton Buzz
... Here’s some photos taken around Coldharbour Lane, Brixton Road and Kennington Park: ...
15 November 2021
Ruskin Park and Myatt’s Field Park seek Deeds of Dedication to protect public space from future development – Brixton Buzz
Ruskin Park and Myatt’s Field Park seek Deeds of Dedication to protect public space from future development – Brixton Buzz
... Five parks in Lambeth are set to secure Deeds of Dedication to protect them from future development. Ruskin Park, Myatt’s Fields Park, Kennington Park, Larkhall Park and Norwood Park have all been identified as needing extra protection. ...
Local residents win battle against a new Vauxhall digital advertising screen – Brixton Buzz
Local residents win battle against a new Vauxhall digital advertising screen – Brixton Buzz
... Campaign group Adblock Lambeth and residents succeed in their opposition campaign as new digital billboard for 383 Kennington Lane in Vauxhall was refused planning permission on Friday.
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The existing hoarding, at the crossing of South Lambeth road, Kennington Lane and Harleyford Road and on the Cycle Superhighway, was never granted permission, benefiting from deemed consent. ...
Kennington boxing club wins three gold medals at Box Cup – South London News
Kennington boxing club wins three gold medals at Box Cup – South London News
... The club, based at the Black Prince Trust in Kennington, was only formed in April but also had a silver medalist at the event. ...
Bank branch closure for upgrade…
Bank branch closure for upgrade…:
No services will run between Moorgate and Kennington from January 15 until mid-May, to enable key stages of Transport for London’s £700 million Bank Station Capacity Upgrade project to take place.
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