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Sat, 29 Jan 2022 09:11:51 +0000
Its Just a 5 Letter Word... Sia Pathak JAGS
For so many people, waking up has become that bit easier with anticipation of each day’s new Wordle.  A five letter word that can leave you in the depths of despair, or give you the proud aura of triumph and superiority.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Chingford Co-op in East London still thriving after 85 years
Station Road, Chingford, from The Green c1950.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Cot next to live sockets at North Weald Bassett nursery
A babies’ cot was placed next to live wall sockets leading to electrical devices such as an oil-filled radiator at an Essex day nursery, an education watchdog has said.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Best things to do in London according to TripAdvisor
From the Tower of London to Museums, find out what the best London attractions are.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Wetherspoon: Man caught with cocaine at Bromley Greyhound pub
A MAN has appeared in court after being caught with cocaine at a pub in Bromley.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Wimbledon welcomes new theatre show featuring actor John Bell
Outlander’s John Bell takes to the stage for the first time in new Wimbledon show Wimbledon welcomes new theatre show featuring actor John Bell.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The south London shops we’ve loved and lost
South London has had to say goodbye to several iconic shops over the years, and News Shopper readers still miss many of them.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Best things to do in Lewisham according to TripAdvisor
From parks to museums, see the best things to do in Lewisham.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Drivers warned they face fines over 'friendly warning' commonly used on UK roads
Drivers were told although chances were low, it is still not worth the risk.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Gravesend woman forced to sleep upright due to back condition
A Gravesend woman had to pay for expensive private surgery after an agonising spinal condition forced her to sleep upright on a wooden chair for weeks.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lewisham friends launch childhood radio station dream
A “dream became a reality” for a Lewisham man and his childhood friend after they launched their own radio station late last year.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:44:13 +0000
COVID: A Booster for Horse-Riding. Lara Kerr, Wimbledon High School.
The Wimbledon Village Stables is a multi-award winning equestrian centre that offers a range of activities: horse riding clubs, lessons, and social events. Operating in the suburban area of Wimbledon, COVID forced the stables to close temporarily but...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 21:10:01 +0000
Another Successful Veganuary, Nasiha Khan Woodford County High School
As the first month of 2022 ends, many can say that the start to the new year has been quite a pleasant, and yet again, eventful one. However, like every year since 2014, many used January to take on the challenge of ‘Veganuary’.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 19:05:48 +0000
Feeling Lonely? Try to Write Bright - Pearl D'souza, Latymer Upper School
According to data from the UK Household Longitudinal Study, the fluctuation in the percentage of "adults aged 18 and over reporting a clinically significant level of psychological distress" has correlated with the national lockdowns. Despite the firs...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:28:37 +0000
NEW GCSES EXAM CHANGES - Anne-Laure Mukosa, Townley Grammar
As GCSEs season looms near, many exam boards are making the decision to take out parts of their exams in an effort to help students disadvantaged by two years of lockdowns and pandemic measures.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:17:02 +0000
Should Djokovic Be Banned From Wimbledon? By Molly McEvoy Wimbledon High School
 

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:31:44 +0000
Burns Night: What is it and Why is it Celebrated?
Burns Night, an annual Scottish tradition, takes place on the 25th of January each year and has been celebrated by Scots since 1801. But what is Burns Night, who is it made to celebrate and, most importantly, how is it honoured by Scots around the wo...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:45:20 +0000
Bushey murder victim named by police
Police have now revealed the name of a murder victim who was found dead inside a flat.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:08:22 +0000
'Your first step towards a better world-and looking good while doing it' Martina Quinzo Gumley House
If your New Year's resolution was improved sustainability, look no further than the innovative scan2recycle app offered to people in possession of a Boots advantage card. It is a way to recycle toiletries that would otherwise go into landfill. Some e...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:27:03 +0000
Couple jailed after baby girl died with more than 60 broken bones
A couple have been jailed after their eight-week-old baby died with more than 60 broken bones in her body.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:27:44 +0000
Orpington station: Person arrested for attempted robbery
A person has been arrested at Orpington station by the British Transport Police.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:44:04 +0000
Police called to Slade Green station over concern for man
A man has been taken to a place of safety after reports of concern for his welfare at Slade Green station.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:40:39 +0000
Two teenagers arrested after knifepoint robbery in Borehamwood
Two teenagers were arrested and released on bail after a knifepoint robbery at a car park.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:23:15 +0000
Bexley Audi driver fined more than £800 after speeding in Eltham
An Audi driver has been fined more than £800 after exceeding a 30mph speed limit in Eltham.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:02:38 +0000
Wimbledon: Students to be ball boys and girls for the Tennis Championships
Five pupils at Hall School Wimbledon (HSW), have been selected to be ball boys and ball girls (BBG) at the 2022 Wimbledon Tennis Championships.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:24:54 +0000
Person dies after being hit by train at Gravesend station
A person has died after being hit by a train at Gravesend station.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:09:24 +0000
Jovial Jazz Music at Boisdale - Nahiyat Q. (Townley Grammar School)
If you love jazz music, the Lucy Merrilyn Project is a great event for you to attend! It will take place at Boisdale of Belgravia in Canary Wharf from February 1st to 3rd.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:05:44 +0000
Owners heartbroken after puppies stolen in Waltham Abbey
The devastated owner of two puppies who were stolen in Waltham Abbey has pleaded for help tracking them down.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:18:33 +0000
London Tube Closures this weekend: See the full list
Check which stations are shut this weekend before you head out.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Man admits assaulting a police officer at Lewisham Hospital
A MAN has admitted to assaulting a police officer at a south east London hospital.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Downing Street parties: How many deaths were recorded in south east London
The number of covid deaths recorded in south east London boroughs on the days of the allegedly held government parties.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Met Police turn up three days after 'armed' thugs trap family inside home
A family were trapped in their own home by “armed” catalytic converter thieves when they called 999 – but it took police three days to turn up after the emergency call.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:43:00 +0000
What does it mean to reinvent yourself?
Life comes with many hurdles and it is essentially from mistakes that we learn and change the way our brain perceives things.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:07:13 +0000
Gordon Ramsay to open new London restaurant
The meals will cost at least £110 per person.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 10:07:27 +0000
Sainsbury Nectar card change could impact shoppers
The supermarket is set to add a new feature to the points card.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:54:30 +0000
UK police ordered NOT to chase criminals due to issues with their BMWs
A "PROBLEM" which has led to police being told NOT to pursue criminals at high speeds in their BMWs is widespread with forces across the UK.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:30:25 +0000
George Ezra announces 3 UK shows for 2022
George Ezra will perform in the UK in February and March 2022

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:35:14 +0000
Get tickets for Sigrid's UK and Europe tour as general sale goes live
Here's everything you need to know about tickets and the full list of venues on Sigrid's tour.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:10:50 +0000
BBC Eastenders boss on future amid ITV Coronation Street and Emmerdale changes
The change from ITV puts the shows in direct competition with the BBC drama.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:48:34 +0000
Patrick Murray says Only Fools And Horses remake would be too 'woke'
Patrick Murray was up for doing a remake of the classic comedy, but had some concerns

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Royal Mint release giant gold coin to celebrate Chinese New Year
A giant new gold coin has been made by the Royal Mint to celebrate the Chinese New Year

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000
Harry Styles tickets for London go on general sale today – where to get yours
Harry Styles Love On Tour tickets go on general sale today and we couldn't be more excited about him coming to London. How to get yours.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:35:51 +0000
Cost of beer to rise by 50p per pint as pubs warn of price hikes
Currently the average cost of a pint in the UK is £4.07, according to the British Beer and Pub Association.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:47:51 +0000
Call it in, Not Out, By Sally Hamilton, Radnor House school
An explanation of the problems with the aggressive calling out of offensive issues and a suggestion of a replacement; 'Calling in' (a less aggressive method to addressing disrespectful behaviours).

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:58:00 +0000
The Apprentice 2022: What happened in episode four and who was fired?
Things are hotting up in the boardroom as at least one candidate is fired each week. Here's what happened in episode four.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:48:44 +0000
Murder investigation launched after man dies in Bushey
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died in a flat in Bushey.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:16:21 +0000
Classical Writing Competition - Celebration of Stephen Fry - Rebecca Green Croydon High School
Three categories, Thousands of entrants, and only one winner. The Classical Association‘s nationwide Creative Writing competition for writers and classicists of all ages.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:15:59 +0000
Munich - the Edge of War review, by Joel Hawker, Hampton
Munich - The Edge of War is a film adaptation of the thriller by Robert Harris showing Neville Chamberlain, the British prime minister at the notorious 1938 Munich conference attended by the UK, Italy, France and Germany before the outbreak of the Se...

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 17:07:55 +0000
Men wanted after attempted break-in in Eltham
Police are searching for two men after an attempted break-in in Eltham.

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 14:23:55 +0000
Holocaust Memorial Day - 76 Years Later by Beatrix Vessey, City and Islington Sixth Form College
Thursday 27th January marks this year's Holocaust Memorial Day, 76 years since Auschwitz was liberated. It marks a tragic event for those all over the world, where 6 million Jews were murdered within 4 years by the Nazis and their allies. Yet still, ...



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