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Mobile phone snatched at Bermondsey Tube: Do you know this man?

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This image shows a man police want to speak to after a woman had her mobile phone snatched whilst on a Jubilee line train at Bermondsey Station at around 1.30pm on 10 December 2012.

Detective Inspector Jim Chamberlain said: “Incidents of this nature are frightening and intimidating for the victims involved and we are determined to find those responsible.

“Officers investigating each of these cases have carried out a number of enquiries to try and establish the identity of these people, including speaking to witnesses and circulating images on police intelligence systems, but to no avail so far.

“We’re now asking for help from the public to identify them. If you know any of these eight people and can tell us who they are, we want to hear from you.”

DI Chamberlain added: “A few simple precautions can help protect your belongings. Remember to zip up your bags, keep your jewellery, mobile phones, purses, wallets and MP3 players hidden and stay alert to what’s going on around you.”

Anyone with information should contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 quoting B14 LUA of 06/03/13. Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

41-storey tower on Decathlon site “simply too high”, say councillors

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The six Lib Dem councillors for Rotherhithe and Surrey Docks have written a joint letter opposing plans by Sellar (developers of the Shard) to build a 41-storey tower on the site of the Decathlon store at Canada Water.

We believe that 41 storeys is simply too high, and not in keeping with either the local area or the delivery of the Canada Water Area Action Plan.

The area has already seen the development of a ‘landmark’ tower, as per the Area Action Plan, adjacent to Canada Water station.  The 41 storeys are also far above both the aim of the AAP to restrict development in the core area to between generally 5 to 8 storeys and the already secured planning permission for 10 storeys on site C.

Whilst we welcome high quality development in the area and an increase in both health facilities and open space, we have severe reservations about the proposed building heights, the transport sustainability of the plans, and the mooted quantum of on site affordable housing.

You can read the councillors’ letter in full here.

English Heritage has also raised objections to the proposed tower, warning that it will spoil the view of Tower Bridge when seen from London Bridge.

Story Bubbles for 5 to 8-year-olds

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This from London Bubble:

A weekly drama group for children aged 5-8 yrs and their adults

Thursdays 5-6.30pm

runs 28th Feb, 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th March

At London Bubble: c/o Swedish Church, 120 Lower Road, London, SE16 2UB

Have fun, play games, work together as a team to create stories and act them out.

To find out more or register:

Call: 020 7237 4434 / email [email protected]

http://www.londonbubble.org.uk/page/story-bubbles/

“Medium-high” risk of unexploded WWII bombs at Canada Water

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There is a “medium-high” risk from unexploded World War II  bombs in the redevelopment of the Mulberry Business Centre at Canada Water, according to a threat assessment submitted to Southwark Council.

King’s College London will next week hold a public exhibition of its plans to build new student accommodation, offices and housing on the site opposite Alfred Salter Primary School.

An Explosive Ordnance Threat Assessment carried out last year by BACTEC International has been submitted to Southwark Council.

The report notes that the site – which was alongside the now-infilled Quebec Dock – was bombed several times during World War II as part of wider Luftwaffe attacks on the Surrey Commercial Docks. During the war the site was occupied by a series of timber sheds which had all been demolished by 1946.

According to the assessment, a 500kg bomb would have had a maximum bomb penetration depth of up to 10 metres below WWII ground level.

BACTEC recommends that all workers carrying out excavations on the site should be briefed on the possibility of finding unexploded ordinance. It also recommends that a bomb disposal engineer should be on-site to supervise all open excavations.


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Free wifi at Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays stations

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Free wireless internet access is now available at Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays stations, London Overground has announced.

“We are always looking for ways to make the London Overground even more convenient than it already is and believe the introduction of free wifi can only improve and enhance our passenger journeys,” said Peter Austin, managing director of London Overground Rail Operations.

“It complements the modern commuting railway service we already offer and is also fitting for what is one of the best performing railways in the UK.”

The Cloud offers 60 minutes of free access per day to its hotspots at Overground stations.

Canada Water Station a paid-for Virgin Media wifi service.

Dr Salter’s Daydream 2013: first images

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Diane Gorvin, the artist behind the original Dr Salter’s Daydream sculptures, has produced ideas for a new commission which will not only replace the stolen statue of Dr Alfred Salter but also include a new sculpture of his wife Ada.

The complete work will include the sculptures of their daughter Joyce and her cat which were placed in storage after the theft of the Dr Salter statue from the Thames Path in November 2011.

The Salter Statues Campaign has raised more than £10,000 so far. Treasurer Catherine Dale said: “It was devastating when the statue of Dr Salter was stolen but we are making the most of a bad situation by aiming to raise enough money to commemorate Ada Salter as well.”

Cllr Veronica Ward,  Southwark’s cabinet member for culture, said: “We were very much saddened when Dr Alfred Salter’s statue was stolen in 2011.

“Our artworks are celebrated by our residents and play an important part in the lives of our local community. It is because of this that we have supported the Salter Statues group and have pledged to match the funding they raise to take steps to permanently replace the statues plus necessary security works.”

Artist Diane Gorvin said of her drawings: “Dr Salter’s Daydream 2013 will be expanded by the welcome addition of Ada, a remarkable woman who deserves recognition for her many good works to benefit the people of Bermondsey.

“Alfred and Ada Salter worked so hard that they did not have much time to relax, but after the birth of Joyce they made a garden at their home, a ‘green parlour’ where their ‘sunshine’ could play. This is the memory I wish to evoke for Dr Salter.”

Diane welcomes additional photographs of Alfred and Ada Salter to ensure their likenesses are as accurate as possible.   Any photos or contributions should be sent to [email protected]

Surrey Docks “superhero” cops visit Redriff Primary School

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Redriff Children at Redriff Primary School have been visited by police officers and PCSOs from Surrey Docks safer neighbourhoods team  as part of the pupils’ ‘super heroes in the community’ project.

The local SNT members talked to the reception classes about what the police do, how they help members of the public and important crime prevention advice such as how to stay safe.

The team brought a police van to the school so the children could sit inside, hear the sirens and be shown all the equipment used by officers to help them arrive at a scene quickly.

“We are happy to have the opportunity to share important crime prevention advice and to be a part of their ‘super heroes in the community’ project,” said PCSO Amy Kempson.

“The whole team enjoyed meeting all the children and must have made an impression as a few days after the school visit, the children sent pictures they drew for the team of their special day!”

TfL confirms longer trains for Overground

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Transport for London has confirmed plans to lengthen all trains on the London Overground from four carriages to five.

The £320m programme includes the construction of longer platforms at some stations and the delivery of an extra 57 carriages by the end of 2015.

The heavily constricted Rotherhithe and Canada Water stations are unlikely to be expanded so trains will used selective door opening (SDO) at these stations.

This means passengers in the rear coach of a five-car train are likely to have to walk through to the next coach in order to alight.

At Surrey Quays there is more space for potential platform extensions.

“Passenger numbers on our London Overground services have been going through the roof, but this important programme of investment will enable us to provide the extra carriages required for Londoners to take advantage of what has become the most popular suburban railway in the country,” said Boris Johnson, Mayor of London.

Transport for London’s Howard Smith said: “Demand for London Overground – the UK’s most punctual rail service – is growing at an incredible pace.  By the end of 2012, London Overground carried 120 million passengers – nearly four times the number carried when we launched in 2007.

“To enable this positive trend to continue and maintain our high levels for safe, reliable and frequent travel, we need to deliver more capacity by adding more carriages”.