Brixton news, rumours and general chat - April 2013

[Crispy]

Sadly tis more than a rumour since there is promotional material proclaiming the arrival of your new Sainsbury's in the window today

Christ. It really is beyond satire now.
I mean. You should be able to take a photo of both Sainsburys at once.

 

[TruXta]

Tesco and Tesco Express, probably.

 

[ShiftyBagLady]

I'm a bit worried about the girl who's been involved in some sort of traffic incident on Coldharbour Lane. The ambulance took over 15 minutes to get there and only now is she being put on a stretcher.

*picture removed*

Is it really appropriate to post this picture up? If I had been run down, and she may well be in a serious condition here, I don't think I would want pictures of paramedics assisting me posted on the Internet. I think that's a bit intrusive.

 

[ShiftyBagLady]

Sadly tis more than a rumour since there is promotional material proclaiming the arrival of your new Sainsbury's in the window today

Bloody hell. It's going to be even harder to navigate that little stretch of pavement with all the people going in and out of it.

 

[cuppa tee]

The Factory Outlet and neighbouring caff looks to be closing down too. Anyone know what will replace it?

this..............

When did 'Entertainment Exchange' open on Brixton Road?

 

[Badgers]

World moves so fast these days

 

[Frumious B.]

Three police in the market just now. They were accompanying a trading standards officer who was visiting a jeweller who had been reported by a customer for selling fake branded goods. Apparently it's normal for the police to come on such visits. But the customer's accusation was groundless. He only made it out of spite because he bought a watch five months ago and wanted a refund. Nothing wrong with the watch, he just wanted his money back.

 

[editor]

Is it really appropriate to post this picture up? If I had been run down, and she may well be in a serious condition here, I don't think I would want pictures of paramedics assisting me posted on the Internet. I think that's a bit intrusive.

She is completely unidentifiable and I took care to make it that way.

 

[editor]

Here's the closed down JD Sports shop. Not sure where the 'New Store' advertised is going to be unless they're just going to relaunch this one.

 

[editor]

Christ. It really is beyond satire now.

Here's the horrible evidence:

http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2013/04/...s-to-open-up-a-new-store-in-brixton-road-sw9/

 

[Chilavert]

What is the fucking point in that?! I despair....

 

[Kanda]

Not that I'm in support of it but if you look at the queues in the one by the tube around rush hour... can't say I'm suprised...

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Not that I'm in support of it but if you look at the queues in the one by the tube around rush hour... can't say I'm suprised...

Can't say location of the new shop is grand either. That stretch of pavement is seriously overcrowded and dangerous. It's very easy to get hit by a bus there as that pavement is so small. I and other people have had elbows or bags bumped already, and now they're going to make it even busier.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Not that I'm in support of it but if you look at the queues in the one by the tube around rush hour... can't say I'm suprised...

It's not like there's not plenty of other Sainsbury's/Tesco Metros in practically every other direction for people who want to get shopping on their way to/from work

 

[editor]

Can't say location of the new shop is grand either. That stretch of pavement is seriously overcrowded and dangerous. It's very easy to get hit by a bus there as that pavement is so small. I and other people have had elbows or bags bumped already, and now they're going to make it even busier.

Yep. It's well dangerous around there and too easy to be hit by a low-flying bus mirror.

 

[shifting gears]

Jesus fucking Christ... Another one just beggars belief

What stage is this one at? Can we object?

 

[shifting gears]

And yes, agreed, that stretch of pavement is an assault course at the best of times

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I can't believe the stupidity of Lambeth allowing this.

I reckon they must be getting a bung

 

[editor]

It's on Twitter, so set raised eyebrows to stun, but apparently:

@BrixtonBlog @brixtonbuzz
apparently man slit wrists and is on town hall threatening to jump due to lack of gay rights so I've been told

https://twitter.com/xxmiss_tashiexx/status/327801215662579712

 

[editor]

https://twitter.com/xxmiss_tashiexx/status/327801215662579712

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

It's not very high, but I suppose he could do himself an injury even from that height

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Acre Lane is now closed

 

[TruXta]

Acre Lane is now closed

Cuz of that dude?

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Looks like it's open again

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Cuz of that dude?

Looks like it

 

[Spark]

The entrance to the town hall was being taped off as I just went past.

 

[DietCokeGirl]

Seen loads of people with all kinds of opinions about this on twitter, some saying it's about Gay Rights, some saying he's going to be Evicted, some saying he's Unwell and self-harming, horrible to see someone who's potentially vulnerable getting mocked and photo'd

 

[ShiftyBagLady]

She is completely unidentifiable and I took care to make it that way.

Not to her or to her family who will know it is her. I still think it is intrusive.

 

[kalibuzz]

Christ. It really is beyond satire now.
I mean. You should be able to take a photo of both Sainsburys at once.

It really is beyond everything, how on earth is it allowed to have two identical stores within eyesight of each other? I really didn't think I'd say that, butu I actually would prefer another nail salo, chicken, betting shop or off licence..

 

[kalibuzz]

Here's the horrible evidence:

http://www.brixtonbuzz.com/2013/04/...s-to-open-up-a-new-store-in-brixton-road-sw9/

Tesco must be reeling that the Sainsbury garrison is extending this much north