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News wall: Harold Evans
I'd sit every day marvelling at what simple words put together in the right way could do
Rant: Second spike will puncture presumptions
Sympathy of poorly performing politicians is running out
Blog review: My Life As A Piece Of String
There is so much not to like about it, and yet...
From Golden Lane… City shuns famed modernist estate in ‘Culture’ plans
Corporation grand project downplays postwar heritage
From Golden Lane… Optimism for 2020
Don't let the miserable start to 2020 dampen your hopes
Diary… Sunday 15 December, Didcot
A family lunch sounds a warning bell.
From Golden Lane… People Power is real
Meetings on cold wet nights are worth the effort if you want things to change.
From Golden Lane… Work in progress
A school and new homes are under construction. And the foundations of better community relations, too .
From Golden Lane… Community archiving
The people's version of history is too precious to be kept in a dusty old box.
From Golden Lane… Community anchors
Golden Lane is blessed with a number of social hubs, but one of them, the local laundrette, is more warm, cosy and clean-smelling than all the rest.
From Golden Lane… A roof garden re-opens
The modernist rooftop terrace on top of the 16-storey Great Arthur House has remained a secret for far too long.
From Golden Lane… Culture and Community
'Culture Mile' is a grand plan to turn London's business and financial district into a cauldron of creativity. What's in it for Golden Lane Estate residents, asks Billy Mann.
From Golden Lane… Public/Private spaces
Where do we stand, ask residents amid the blurred boundaries on the City's famous modernist estate.
From Golden Lane… Art
There are some unlikely artistic gems lurking deep in the heart of old London.
From Golden Lane… Family matters
City University wants to make the workplace a home from home for its hardworking academic staff.
From Golden Lane… Residents unite
Tenants and owner-leaseholders have different issues with the council, but they've also also been able to find a way to share common cause.
From Golden Lane… Seeds of harmony
The Golden Baggers allotment project leads the way for all residents, not least in how to bake cakes.
From Golden Lane…What price your soul?
A local comedy duo ask some difficuly questions in a hilarious sketch show. Plus, the plant purge is back on.
From Golden Lane… Disaster averted
The council's poor handling of a dangerous gas leak leaves residents feeling sick and angry.
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