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LatestKings Cross Station Access Restricted Amid Police Incident
Police are responding to an ongoing incident near Kings Cross St Pancras station. Commuters are being directed to use the Euston Road entrance. No National Rail or London Underground services have been affected.
1 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 65- Crime Data · London
Thefts fall 15% at King's Cross and St Pancras after police operation
Thefts of passenger property at King's Cross and St Pancras stations have decreased by 15% following a British Transport Police operation targeting criminal gangs. Overall theft and burglary offences also saw an 18% decline between April and September this year.
London3 min readTrust 70 · Craft 75 · Hype 20 
Crime Data · City of LondonKing's Cross and St Pancras Boost Patrols Against Luggage Thieves
British Transport Police and London St Pancras Highspeed are increasing patrols and operations to combat luggage thieves at King's Cross and St Pancras stations. The crackdown follows several high-profile thefts, including one involving luggage worth £600,000 from the Abu Dhabi royal family.
City of London3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Community Safety · CamdenCamden Council rejects outdoor tables for King's Cross pub
The landlady of The Lincoln Arms pub in King's Cross claims she lost up to £40,000 in revenue over the summer after Camden Council rejected a pavement licence application for six outdoor tables. The council cited pedestrian access and safety concerns, as the proposed area included a fire exit.
Camden3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Courts · IslingtonFirm and director fined for unsafe roof work at Kings Cross Inn
A construction company and its director have been fined for endangering workers with unsafe roof operations at the Kings Cross Express Inn. The Health and Safety Executive investigated concerns raised about practices during refurbishment work.
Islington3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 57 · Hype 41