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Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:37:35 +0000
Interactive map highlights crime hotspots in Wandsworth
An interactive map has highlighted the areas of Wandsworth where crime is most common, according to police data.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:02:00 +0000
Man arrested after 15-year-old girl sexually assaulted in Peckham
A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl in Peckham.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:54:00 +0000
17-year-old boy missing from Croydon
Police are appealing for help in finding a 17-year-old boy from Croydon.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 08:25:41 +0000
New City College student swiftly helps injured pensioner
A teenage student who helped rescue the life of an elderly man who fell, injured on the ground, has been praised.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:56:39 +0000
Has Wimbledon Common lost its sense of escape from London?
Has Wimbledon Common lost its sense of escape from London?

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 07:43:01 +0000
All-New Surrey Wildlife Centre - Annie Martin St Catherine's School
After 40 years of rescuing wildlife across Surrey, the Wildlife Aid Foundation is planning to open a visitor and rescue centre in addition to their current animal hospital situated in Leatherhead. They plan to increase the impact they have already ma...

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 09:01:15 +0000
Asda and Sky announce £15 Valentine’s meal deal with free movie voucher
The meal includes an Asda Extra Special starter, main, two sides and a bottle of wine or box of chocolates.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:26:46 +0000
Man charged with attacking Asda staff dressed as Spider-man
A man accused of attacking staff dressed as Spider-man in a chaotic brawl has missed a court hearing as he was ill with Covid, according to reports.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:10:14 +0000
Southeastern train named after James Brokenshire MP
A Southeastern train has been named in honour of former Old Bexley and Sidcup MP James Brokenshire.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 13:12:16 +0000
Bexley man who planned to buy two handguns jailed
A Bexley man who planned to buy two handguns for more than £10,000 has been jailed for 11 years.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:48:49 +0000
Dartford driver caught twice over alcohol limit banned
A 61-year-old man has been banned from driving after being caught behind the wheel while more than twice over the legal alcohol limit.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000
Interactive map highlights Lewisham's crime hotspots
An interactive map has highlighted the areas of Lewisham where crime is most prevalent according to police statistics.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:03:11 +0000
Sue Gray report: Key points expected to be discussed in Boris Johnson announcement
The 12-page report has been published on the government website.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:52:47 +0000
Russia and Ukraine: Analysis By Alex Markou, Ewell Castle
Russia wants the West to promise that Ukraine will not join its NATO defensive alliance, and although the two sides are negotiating, these demands are unlikely to be met. What happens next could jeopardize Europe's entire security structure.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:48:00 +0000
Is it too early to remove face masks from schools?Mannan Gupta-Wilson's School
Is it too early to remove face masks from schools?

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:49:03 +0000
What does the Term Chronically Online Mean? - Farida Abdelhamid, The Holy Cross School
The term 'chronically online' has started to become more well-known. Chances are you've interacted with someone chronically online, even if you don't exactly know how to describe them.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:40:10 +0000
My experience of volunteering with the Surrey Wildlife Trusts - Gabriella Roe St Philomena's
My first day of volunteering was on a crisp but sunny morning, and as I tottered out in my slightly oversized wellies I was a tad nervous about the day to come. What if I found the work too difficult? What if the other volunteers weren’t friendly? ...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:48:37 +0000
Chinese New Year- city and islington shuting su
Chinese New Year is a day of celebration and family gatherings. Instead of starting on the 1st of January, like western traditions, the Chinese new year usually starts in January or February and changes every year. 2022 February 1st marks the start o...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:37:22 +0000
Commemorating the Holocaust
On the 27th of January was Holocaust memorial day. This year was especially crucial as this may be the last generation to see Holocaust survivors.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:58:30 +0000
The Legend of Little Simz -Hadi Younas, Greenshaw High
Little Simz, the living legend hailing from North London, has been on a killing spree of success in the past recent years and is currently at the top of her game within not only the UK music scene, but the entire global music industry.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:53:50 +0000
Six: The Musical - Temisola Morgan, TGS
Six, the critically acclaimed musical, has been making their rounds and this week they stopped in Dartford. The musical focuses on King Henry the VIII's six wives but with a twist. This modern take on history is full of harmonies and humour which ...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:15:03 +0000
The best green spaces of South London- Arjun Deepak, Wilson's School
South London is full of greenery, with parks spanning acres of land and leafy, wooded suburbs, but which of these spots are the best?

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:24:26 +0000
Judgements bury the Truth: Tabitha Sureshkumar, Newstead
Judging, is the concept of forming an opinion about someone or a group of people, regardless of whether the storyline has been fact-checked or not. Many of us have judged or have been judged by others (through rumours) over issues that either seem pe...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:30:47 +0000
Aromatherapy by Chloe Gardner Farringtons School
I was first introduced to the world of aromatherapy when I was eight years old.  I could not sleep so I tried out a pillow mist filled with essential oils, and was hooked. After this, I developed an interest into finding out about the different type...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:17:03 +0000
Roadmap for applying to uni - from 1 teenager to the next
Dear fellow year 12 students out there,

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:36:57 +0000
The Future We Create- by Nishi Amin, Greenshaw High School
Humans have many enemies (it’s part of our nature), but let’s talk about one we all share, one that has been around since the industrial revolution: climate change. Why is it that only now are people starting to take notice of the consequences of...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:05:40 +0000
The Tourist Expirience of a Small Town - Adam Wiktorek, Richard Challoner School
On the 3rd of January I had taken a spontaneous decision to travel to a random little town in the East of London. With some 25,000 residents, Upminster isn't exactly what you'd call a tourist destination and yet i had thoroughly enjoyed my time there...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:19:16 +0000
Why should schools be open at this time of the pandemic? Loukya Sujeevan, GGSK
Schools are a vital service for all children and young adults who are still in education.  I think it is fair to say that the virus has done its fair share in corrupting students school day for the worse.  However, in some cases it has affected s...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:06:32 +0000
10 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT OXBRIDGE - Neeraja Govindan
15 students at Greenshaw High School were selected, based on impressive academia, to visit Queen's College, Oxford University.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:19:48 +0000
Life as a Young Referee By Clara Bardwell St George's College
Football...one of the most popular, yet competitive sports.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:18:16 +0000
The Power of Networking as a Young Person - Theresa Oghenetejiri Enemua, City and Islington College
Networking is really important in the society that we live in. Many times as young people, we tend to forget about our futures when it comes to connecting with people.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:25:01 +0000
The potential new tax to solve the vaping pandemic among our youth
With the ever more pertinent issue of e-cigarettes plaguing the current youth generation, it is imperative that the government attempts to dissuade the purchase of these items including disposable vapes and refillable devices. This is especially suit...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:59:19 +0000
How have we got to where we are today?
The foundations of the earth's population were established around 11,700 years ago  which was called the Neolithic Agrarian revolution.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:17:38 +0000
Could the new TfL timetable be affecting you? Hope Jones, The Tiffin Girls' School
With the return to work and school for many after the holiday season, travelling in London has changed this new year with the updated Transport for London train timetable - causing many problems for those travelling regularly.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:06:13 +0000
Superbugs: A Hidden Threat - Toni Perni Wilson’s School
Antibiotic resistant 'superbugs' are an incrediby significant threat to us, with the number of deaths caused by them per year rising to 10 million by 2050.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:17:21 +0000
Ultimate Accolade for New London Hotel - Abigail Rayner, St Bede's School
NoMad London, one of Covent Garden’s latest additions, has certainly made an entrance. After winning the AHEAD Europe Hotel of the Year Award in November, it was awarded AHEAD Global’s Ultimate Accolade on January 20th, the Oscars of hospitality ...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:02:18 +0000
Should it be compulsory for NHS workers to get jabbed?- Arni Kumar GGSK College
Anyone over the age of 12 in the uk are now eligible for 2 doses of the covid vaccine. As covid cases rise and new variants develop, it is being debated whether NHS workers should be vaccinated or not. Of all people you would think the 1st people get...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:55:12 +0000
Gilroy's theory and the Windrush
Paul Gilroy conducted a theory about post colonialism and its effects on ethnic minorities. He explained that “ Britain has failed to mourn its loss of empire, creating a postcolonial melancholia” meaning that Britain, several years after the end...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:00:39 +0000
The Importance of Books -Samra Azeem, Plumstead Manor School
Books are loved across the world whatever the genre is: fiction, non-fiction, or autobiographies.  It’s a form of escapism from life’s reality.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:57:41 +0000
Reach Academy - How It Coped With 2020 - Ashley Colton-Drake
Online school took its toll on the graduates in 2021. GCSE’s were still uncertain, it wasn’t clear if the teacher assessed grade system was going to be adopted or not, and much of the course had been cut. Many students across the country were con...

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:33:28 +0000
Scream 2022 Film Review - Aribah Highams Park school
11 years later scream makes a thrilling return to our screens. The 90s franchise is back leaving us all hooked to our seats. The small town of Woodsboro seems to never be able to get rid of Ghostface as it makes its return after 25years to torture h...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:39:38 +0000
MuMusic: Good or Bad? - Srisha Pirabaharan - Kingston Grammar School
Over the last few centuries, music has become a predominant feature in the everyday lives of many across the world. Some of the leading artists in the UK include Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, and Stormzy. However, it is debatable whether the significant infl...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:38:58 +0000
Why are Garden Centres essential? by Mannan Gupta - Wilson's School
Why are Garden Centres essential?

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 23:12:27 +0000
St Albans City's biggest fan? - Muadh Ansari, Parmiter's School
On Saturday the 29th of January, I was lucky enough to speak to long serving volunteer and St Albans City FC supporter Peter Knock.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:27:35 +0000
Why We Shouldn't Have Banned Spinners (Rodah M, Townley Grammar)
When we dismiss things as being “for children”, we run the risk of falling victim to our own press. Sometimes, what we call a game is anything but. 

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:22:32 +0000
Holocaust Memorial Day - Emma Larkam, Langle Park School for Girls
The 27th January was International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:34:44 +0000
Local church supports community mental health by Sarah McEwan, Tolworth girls'
“The need for people to talk” is something said by so many, yet almost nobody follows through with. The much needed expression of humanity, often lost in the speed of life, of sharing what makes you laugh and cry, what gives you anger and fear; t...

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:26:03 +0000
The Crash of 'Stay at Home' Stocks: By Akshay John, Eltham College
Over the past month, the S&P 500, which tracks the performance of the largest five-hundred companies in the United States - dropped nearly six percent.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:18:14 +0000
What does the resurgence of Five Nights At Freddy's memes signify for meme culture? Adam Sizoo Hampton School
FNAF memes are back, but what impacts will it have on meme culture?

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:50:36 +0000
Is 'Femvertising' Destroying Modern Feminism?
In recent years, there has been a large rise in ‘femvertising’ - adverts and branding that seek to promote female empowerment or feminist ideals – but is this advertising helping spread the issues feminism faces or trivializing them and capita...



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