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Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:15:24 +0000
London Underground: Severe delays on Piccadilly, Circle and Metropolitan
Lines are facing delays due to signal issues.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:24:15 +0000
Wireless Festival tickets on general sale - Buy tickets
Buy tickets for the Wireless Festival at Crystal Palace Park, Finsbury Park, or Birmingham.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:23:09 +0000
West Norwood: Man punched so hard his eye socket broke
A man was punched so hard his eye socket broke and required three lots of surgery in a violent attack in West Norwood.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:46:14 +0000
Student Robotics Competition Heats Up - Edward Mason, Hampton School
The annual Student Robotics Competition, run by the Student Robotics charity, gives students just six months to design a full robot which must be able to complete various challenges.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 08:28:52 +0000
Missing Beckenham man could be in Croydon and Acton
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 29-year-old man from Beckenham.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:11:39 +0000
“Elizabeth and Mary: Royal, Rival Queens” Exhibition - Caley Collins, Francis Holland
From October 2021 - February 2022, the British Library explored the complex relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots through original artefacts; for those who missed it, the exhibition can still be viewed online.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Former Benskins pub, the North Star in Harrow, on the market
A former Benskins pub that was made into a house after being saved by the community is now on the market.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
World War Two Sidcup survivor publishes fifth book on 90th birthday
A World War Two survivor from Sidcup has published his fifth book while also marking his 90th birthday.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Pandemic meant thousands less Londoners saw cancer specialists
The total number of people in south east London who have seen a specialist for suspected cancer has dropped by 19,000 since the pandemic began, according to the NHS’ new cancer waiting times figures.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:27:40 +0000
Dave at the Brits - Hadi Younas, Greenshaw High School
David Orobosa Omoregie, the South London rapper whom most recognize as Dave or Santan Dave, has been on a winning streak of success in the eyes of the UK scene and his growing global audience.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000
The Real Dirty Dancing: Who's in the cast and when is it on?
The Channel 4 show will see celebrities attempt to re-create the iconic scenes from the hit movie.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:59:00 +0000
ITV: No Return full cast and when it will on TV
Sheridan Smith stars in the new ITV drama set in Turkey.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:58:27 +0000
Government emergency alerts: “Danger to life” phone messages
You could soon start to see emergency alerts appearing on your mobile – here’s why.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:57:22 +0000
Baby names that could go out of fashion in England and Wales - See the full list
Here is the full list of baby names that could go out of fashion in England and Wales in the years to come.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:55:00 +0000
BBC: This Is Going To Hurt full cast list
The show is based on the award-winning book by Adam Kay of the same title.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:33:15 +0000
The Royal Mint launches Dame Vera Lynn commemorative coin - How to get yours
The Royal Mint has launched a commemorative coin to celebrate the life and career of Dame Vera Lynn.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:31:20 +0000
Sky reveals content coming to Sky TV channels and NOW in March 2022 - How to get Sky
Here's the content you can expect to see this March from Sky and the streaming service, NOW.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:30:04 +0000
Lidl’s cast iron designer-inspired collection is returning to stores – How to get yours
Lidl has relaunched its Cast Iron Collection.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:27:47 +0000
Personalised gift ideas for Mother's Day from The Perfume Shop
The Perfume Shop has some personalised services to make the gift for your loved one extra special.

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:40:27 +0000
Ukraine's Roman Yaremchuk cries after Benfica fans ovation
Roman Yaremchuk was a second half substitute in Benfica’s 3-0 victory over Vitoria SC over the weekend.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:14:44 +0000
Man bitten by 'boxer type' dog while walking in Dartford
A man was reportedly bitten by a "boxer type" dog while walking his Jack Russell in Dartford.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:30:53 +0000
'High risk' man with dementia missing from Bromley
Police are appealing for help locating an elderly man missing from Bromley who suffers from dementia.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 14:38:47 +0000
Bill Henham: Family pay tribute after murder convictions
The family of a Greenwich student brutally killed at a New Year's Eve squat party have paid tribute to him after four men were convicted of murder.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:25:17 +0000
South London 'pocket flats' will stop NHS staff exodus, nurse says
A block of ‘pocket flats’ approved in South London will stop an exodus of NHS staff from the capital by allowing them to get onto the property ladder, a nurse has said.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:40:30 +0000
TfL scheme gives pedestrians priority at road crossings
Transport for London is hoping to expand a scheme that saw pedestrians given priority at road crossings following a successful trial.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 12:34:58 +0000
Man fights for life after being attacked by group in Croydon
A 38-year-old man is fighting for his life after he was reportedly assaulted by a group of seven people in Croydon.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 11:46:18 +0000
Greenwich set to scrap controversial low-traffic-neighbourhood
Greenwich is set to scrap a controversial low-traffic zone after locals fumed about road blocks halting progress across the city.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 10:40:06 +0000
Sarah Everard murder was ‘wasted' moment for women's safety
The impact of the murder of Sarah Everard was a watershed moment for women’s safety that was wasted by the Government, a campaigner has claimed.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 23:31:11 +0000
Funding Education - Shray SGS
“Education costs money, but then so does ignorance” -      Claus Moser

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 23:37:58 +0000
Russian Sanctions: Mayhem in Moscow? Srideeksha Ganta WCHS
The European Commission, Germany, Canada, Britain, Italy and the US imposed sanctions upon Russia over the weekend.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:47:46 +0000
Ukraine may fall, but so will Putin – interview with Russian youths by Adam Sizoo Hampton School
Putin has made a mistake invading Ukraine and the Russian people will not stand for it.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:40:44 +0000
Life Between Islands at Tate Britain by Faith Cunningham Bancroft's
Life Between Islands at Tate Britain

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 22:23:08 +0000
Visiting the Mayor - Isobel Dearlove - Merstham Park School
At Merstham Park School Park, members of the School Council were given the opportunity to meet the Mayor of Reigate and Banstead.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 21:50:21 +0000
What happened to Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders series 6?
Here's everything you need to know about Polly Gray's death in Peaky Blinders.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 21:19:26 +0000
An Authors effect on their book- Zahra Modan
Books whether they were written in recent history or are of late can occasionally be written by an author that could possibly hold unjust, inappropriate views however the question is how exactly a book which at first glance perhaps has no connection ...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:53:55 +0000
Upcoming performance of the next generation of female musicians. You're invited! By Jaiming Kang City and Islington College/Sixth Form
In the heart of London, a lively studio is bustling with sounds of music and occupied by a group of young talented female musicians, who are preparing for their performance on Friday 18th March at 7:00pm at Poplar Union. They will be singing and/or r...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:26:33 +0000
The battle for green space in Wimbledon. Sharanya Narasimhan, Wimbledon High School
There has been ongoing debate regarding the development of tennis courts on Grade II* listed parkland in Wimbledon.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:35:08 +0000
Review of Pride and Prejudice (sort of)
At the beginning of the month, I went to see ‘Pride and Prejudice (sort of)’ at the Criterion Theatre. The performance is an all-female production based of Jane Austin’s romance novel ‘Pride and Prejudice’. It was first performed at Edinbur...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:32:39 +0000
TikTok is promoting unhealthy eating standards
TikTok is one of the most used apps now with more than 37% of the users aged between 10 and 19 years old. The content being put out to millions of young people can be unrealistic and very misleading for many.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:33:29 +0000
The Book of Mormon Review -- Fran Riches, Greenshaw High School
The multi-award-winning musical production The Book of Mormon has been playing at the Prince of Wales Theatre since 2011 and has left full crowds roaring with laughter with their hilarious risqué jokes. Nobody is left out in their wide variety of al...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 19:36:42 +0000
The soaring demand for London's food banks
As Britain's cost of living crisis deepens, thousands of people are turning to food banks for help.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 19:44:06 +0000
Interview with an active Roblox gamer
This interview consists of a series of questions about Roblox which is answered by a gamer who has played Roblox for a while.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 20:06:20 +0000
Protest or murder? By Simran Khatri, Hampton High
Shaheed. An adjective derived from Arabic, meaning martyr. Shaheed Udham Singh. Martyr Udham Singh. Some beg to differ that he doesn’t deserve this title and that he was a murderer. Others argue against this and claim that he was a hero in disguise...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 19:26:28 +0000
Piercings - School Rules and the Experience Imogen Dearlove Mesrtham Park School
 

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 19:18:14 +0000
The Panathenaia by Joy Amouzou-Akue, Bancroft's School
For the Greeks religion was a central part of their lives and society. This is shown by their busy religious calendar filled with sacrifices and festivals. As the Greeks did not have weekends, they placed numerous holiday days in each month in which ...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 19:05:21 +0000
Is the UK getting involved within the war?
Many social media platforms such as Tiktok and snapchat have been spreading news such as the UK is getting involved within the war.

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:50:52 +0000
How to Win the Fitness Fight - Flynn Hinchcliffe, Hampton School
We are coming to that point in the year when a lot of people who have made New Year’s resolutions begin to think about giving up, especially those around fitness. Local personal trainer and fitness expert Chris Wardlow shared his thoughts about mot...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:51:14 +0000
Heat or Eat
Pandemics can grab the headlines or more worryingly they can fly below the radar. We are all too well aware of the terrible impact COVID has had on the vulnerable but we should not overlook the wholly avoidable toll that comes from the inability to s...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:35:28 +0000
A Reflection From an Evacuee - Harry Pritchard, Hampton School.
As Russia is invading Ukraine, I was lucky enough to talk to a Londoner, who in 1940 fled England to America to avoid the bombing during the Second World War . For the people of Ukraine, many families are also being split up due to the invasion. I in...

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:11:26 +0000
Welcome to the ginger cat house rescue; a safe place for all.
Every year, many families make the impulsive decision after a child begs to get the adorable, picture perfect kitten. Regardless of how many warnings have been given, each year 19,233 cats are abandoned with no thought about it - but someone has to p...



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