tfL a step closer to building 17-storey office block above Southwark station

By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk

TrANSpOrT FOr london (Tfl) has selected helical as the developer to help build a seventeen-storey office block on top of Southwark Station.

As part of a joint venture in which it takes a 51 per cent stake, Helical will also help TfL develop offices on top of Bank and Paddington stations.

TfL is building these offices to raise more revenue, having struggled to stay afloat ever since the coronavirus pandemic.

Scott Anderson, head of property development at TTL Properties Ltd (TTLP), said money made from the offices would “generate vital additional revenue, which can be reinvested into the transport network”.

The Southwark Station offices, first approved in 2021, will be 75-metres high and mean widening the pavement on the Cut, the street that runs past the station.

TfL says the construction will be net-zero carbon emissions and the finished building will be partially heated using excess heat from the station below.

By Herbie Russell herbie@southwarknews.co.uk

TwO TeeNAge boys have been charged with attempted gBh and possession of an offensive weapon after a violent incident involving a twelve-year-old at london Bridge station.

The two seventeen-year-olds appeared at Highbury Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, February 16.

One was charged with attempted GBH, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of a class A drug.

The other was charged with attempted GBH, possession of an offensive weapon, and possession of a class B drug.

On Tuesday, February 14, at 6.10pm, officers were called to London Bridge station to reports that a boy, aged twelve, was being assaulted and threatened with a

British Transport Police said a woman was walking towards the exit of the station when she was approached by a group of females at 11.45pm on Sunday, January 2.

They allegedly threatened and attacked her, before knocking her unconscious. The victim suffered cuts and bruises to her face and body.

British Transport Police say the assailants were interrupted by station staff and none of the victim’s possessions were stolen. Officers would like to talk to the women in these images, as it is believed they may be able to help the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to text BTP on 61016, or phone 0800 40 50 40, with reference 600 of 2 January. Alternatively, people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Police rushed to the scene, recovering two knives and arresting two seventeen-year-olds who were later charged.

Horrified bystanders praised station staff who were said to have “acted bravely”.

The victim is not believed to have sustained any injuries.

The accused have been remanded in custody until their next appearance.

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