Brixton news, rumours and general chat

[teuchter]

So Crossrail is going to open on 24 May. I've been lucky enough to have already had a ride and it's stunning. It will have a big effect on public transport across London.

Except for those of us who live in Brixton, due to the lack of any direct link to the Victoria Line. I expect to use it to get to Heathrow, but otherwise, it's difficult to think of many journeys when it will be of much use. And even getting to Heathrow will require at least a double change and long walks.

However - pretty handy for anyone in Loughborough Junction or Herne Hill or Tulse Hill, or those edges of Brixton, as it'll have a direct interchange with Thameslink at Farringdon.

 

[BusLanes]

So Crossrail is going to open on 24 May. I've been lucky enough to have already had a ride and it's stunning. It will have a big effect on public transport across London.

Except for those of us who live in Brixton, due to the lack of any direct link to the Victoria Line. I expect to use it to get to Heathrow, but otherwise, it's difficult to think of many journeys when it will be of much use. And even getting to Heathrow will require at least a double change and long walks.

Well Thameslink to Farringdon helps a bit for Herne or Tulse Hills too

 

[Jimbeau]

However - pretty handy for anyone in Loughborough Junction or Herne Hill or Tulse Hill, or those edges of Brixton, as it'll have a direct interchange with Thameslink at Farringdon.

Here's what the marvellous TravelTime website says is a 20-minute walk from each of those 3 stations. It also tells me I live 20 mins from Brixton tube, which I normally allow 15 mins for, so I think it's a fairly leisurely pace.

 

[teuchter]

Looks like it might not take into account things like Brockwell Park being closed at night - which would affect how long it takes to walk from certain points along Tulse Hill (the road) to Herne Hill station.

Same for people who live on the opposite side of Ruskin Park from Loughborough Junction station.

 

[Torpid Scorpion]

So Crossrail is going to open on 24 May. I've been lucky enough to have already had a ride and it's stunning. It will have a big effect on public transport across London.

Except for those of us who live in Brixton, due to the lack of any direct link to the Victoria Line. I expect to use it to get to Heathrow, but otherwise, it's difficult to think of many journeys when it will be of much use. And even getting to Heathrow will require at least a double change and long walks.

Shouldnt the overground from LJ provide a direct link via farringdon?

 

[David Clapson]

Prince Charles was on Railton Rd this morning, visiting the adventure playground, which is now run by BigKid Foundation Youth Charity | BIGKID Foundation | England I can't find an article about it except for this Mail one, sorry Prince Charles fist bumps food truck owner in Brixton It seems there's new money for the playground. Maybe it will get some use. Never seen any kids playing there. Maybe I go past at the wrong time.

 

[T & P]

However - pretty handy for anyone in Loughborough Junction or Herne Hill or Tulse Hill, or those edges of Brixton, as it'll have a direct interchange with Thameslink at Farringdon.

Even though the journey would initially be heading in the wrong direction to Heathrow, I wonder if door-to-door it’ll be quicker for Brixton, LJ, HH and TH residents to get to the airport by the route you suggest than by the pre-existing Tube option via Victoria line to Green Park + Piccadilly line.

Given that on a bad traffic day it can get a good 20 minutes to just to get to Brixton, it’s probably quite faster to use Crossrail from Farringdon.

 

[teuchter]

Another option for Brixton people will be Vic line to Stockwell then Northern line to Tottenham Court Road. Unfortunately that now means a change at Kennington. But both of those tube changes are quite quick/easy ones.

 

[happyshopper]

Another option for Brixton people will be Vic line to Stockwell then Northern line to Tottenham Court Road. Unfortunately that now means a change at Kennington. But both of those tube changes are quite quick/easy ones.

Yes, I thought about that. But we don't know yet how long, in practice, the walk will be at TCR.
Another possibility, when Bond Street finally opens, is Victoria Line to Oxford Circus, exit the station and enter the Crossrail entrance in Hanover Square.

 

[northeast]

Why is the lambeth website so crap, tried to check on which days the bins are supposed to be collected and it just ends up being linked a google maps street view of where you live. Really helpful Lambeth Waste Services

 

[Torpid Scorpion]

Why is the lambeth website so crap, tried to check on which days the bins are supposed to be collected and it just ends up being linked a google maps street view of where you live. Really helpful Lambeth Waste Services

It works for me (on chrome)... there is a street view (to the wong house LOL) and then under that the days for green, waste, brown, and garden collection.

 

[surreybrowncap]

Why is the lambeth website so crap, tried to check on which days the bins are supposed to be collected and it just ends up being linked a google maps street view of where you live. Really helpful Lambeth Waste Services

Try here...

Check your bin collection day

Find out which day we collect your waste.

beta.lambeth.gov.uk

 

[editor]

RIP Tony Dread

 

[DaphneM]

Why is the lambeth website so crap, tried to check on which days the bins are supposed to be collected and it just ends up being linked a google maps street view of where you live. Really helpful Lambeth Waste Services

Works for me on iphone

 

[northeast]

Works for me on iphone

Thanks it must be me

 

[northeast]

Anyone else see the fly past easier today, a jumbo yet and 2 fighter planes. it was apparently for the Japanese PM at downing Street, total waste of money and pollution.

Grabbed these very grainy images, thought it was something much more sinister at first.

 

[Rushy]

Always looks impressive to shower the citizens of London with toxic exhaust in order to impress a dignitary.

 

[dbs1fan]

RIP Tony Dread

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R.I.P. Tony. Will miss having a chat with him in Windrush Square

 

[David Clapson]

The pedestrian who was killed has been named: Harry Bent, 87, from Croydon. Croydon pedestrian, 87, who died after Brixton crash named and pictured

 

[edcraw]

The pedestrian who was killed has been named: Harry Bent, 87, from Croydon. Croydon pedestrian, 87, who died after Brixton crash named and pictured

Obviously don’t know what happened but the pedestrian crossing there and the others across the whole junction are horrible for pedestrians. Always seems like everyone needs to rush across and traffic goes far too fast. Not sure how it could be redesigned but hope someone looks at it.

 

[Winot]

Another option for Brixton people will be Vic line to Stockwell then Northern line to Tottenham Court Road. Unfortunately that now means a change at Kennington. But both of those tube changes are quite quick/easy ones.

Yes, I thought about that. But we don't know yet how long, in practice, the walk will be at TCR.
Another possibility, when Bond Street finally opens, is Victoria Line to Oxford Circus, exit the station and enter the Crossrail entrance in Hanover Square.

With all that changing you may as well just do Brixton/Oxford Circus/Paddington. The Victoria-Bakerloo change at OC is about as quick as it gets.

 

[xsunnysuex]

This is worrying. I hope they are found safe. Missing from Cowley Rd sw9



https://www.itv.com/news/london/2022-05-07/family-desperately-worried-for-twins-missing-after-playing-in-garden

 

[sparkybird]

They've been found, thank goodness

 

[xsunnysuex]

They've been found, thank goodness

Thank god for that.

 

[lurkio]

Came here to check for an update-thank you putting my mind at rest

 

[GarveyLives]

This is worrying. I hope they are found safe. Missing from Cowley Rd sw9

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https://www.itv.com/news/london/2022-05-07/family-desperately-worried-for-twins-missing-after-playing-in-garden

Police say six-year-old twins reported missing from Lambeth have been found

Found !!!​

 

[sparkybird]

Lambeth now collecting batteries and small electricals for recycling if you have a wheelie bin. Unfortunately not if you have communal bins.
But it's a start!

Small electricals and battery waste

Check which electrical items we collect, when we collect them and how they are recycled and repurposed.

beta.lambeth.gov.uk

 

[GarveyLives]

Police say six-year-old twins reported missing from Lambeth have been found

Found !!!​

Evelyn Awuah, 42, of no fixed address, was charged on Sunday 8 May 2022, with abducting two children in Brixton following an incident relating to the disappearance of the youngsters.

Evelyn Awuah is known to the children, who were reported missing on the evening of Saturday 7 May 2022 and found safe and well later the same evening.

Evelyn Awuah appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court earlier today, where she was remanded in custody to appear at Croydon Crown Court on Monday 6 June 2022.

 

[CH1]

Evelyn Awuah, 42, of no fixed address, was charged on Sunday 8 May 2022, with abducting two children in Brixton following an incident relating to the disappearance of the youngsters.

Evelyn Awuah is known to the children, who were reported missing on the evening of Saturday 7 May 2022 and found safe and well later the same evening.

Evelyn Awuah appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court earlier today, where she was remanded in custody to appear at Croydon Crown Court on Monday 6 June 2022.

She seems to be on Instagram if you want to probe further Evelyn Awuah's (@evelynawuah) profile on Instagram • 0 posts
The account is set to "private". Not being on Instagram I don't know what that means.

 

[pbsmooth]

it means you can't probe further.
presumably a domestic.