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Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:58:52 +0100
Is Netflix's reign coming to an end? Beatrix Vessey, City and Islington Sixth Form College
At the end of 2021, Netflix was the world’s biggest streaming service with a whopping 222 million subscribers across the globe. However, in the first quarter of this year, it has lost 200,000 in the US alone, making it the first time a drop like th...

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:40:51 +0100
Amir Khan blames London Mayor Sadiq Khan for London crime levels
The boxer was recently held robbed and held at gunpoint.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:12:24 +0100
London Tube closures this weekend: See the full list
Check the London Underground services this weekend before heading out this weekend.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Office weather forecast this weekend in south London
The Met Office has predicted sunny spells and scattered clouds across south London boroughs this weekend.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:56:56 +0100
Earth Day 2022: the sustainable travel experiences you need to try from Tripadvisor
To mark Earth Day this year, Tripadvisor has rounded up an unforgettable range of sustainable travel experiences.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:46:07 +0100
Lakeland launches Super Savings Event with discounts on KitchenAid, SodaStream and more
Lakeland has launched a Super Savings Event which includes discounts on brands such as KitchenAid, Joseph Joseph and SodaStream.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:39:30 +0100
Earth Day 2022: Red Letter Days shares sustainable experiences you need to try
Mark Earth Day this year by getting back to nature with one of these incredible sustainable gift experiences.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:36:14 +0100
Outdoor garden furniture sets to suit every budget from The Range, Aldi, Wayfair and B&Q
Outdoor garden sets to suit every budget from The Range, Aldi and B&Q.

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:59:31 +0100
Tom Grennan rushed to hospital after brutal attack on US tour
The attack has left the singer in hospital for treatment of his ear and jaw, his manager said in a statement.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:44:21 +0100
LOCAL CARE HOME RESIDENT SET TO HAVE A ‘BLOOMING’ WONDERFUL MOTHER’S DAY THANKS TO FLOWER THERAPIST DAUGHTER By Shannon Barkley-Nakajima (Surbiton High School)
By Shannon Barkley-Nakajima (Surbiton High School)

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:34:08 +0100
The Pet Crisis by Sofia Wilson, Farringtons School
On the 11th of April each year, National Pet Day is celebrated to appreciate the gift that animals have in bringing joy and companionship into peoples’ lives. However, it also highlights the number of pets that are abandoned or neglected and end ...

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:14:21 +0100
Celebrate earth day by showing your support-Kanipa Kavithan Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
What is earth day? Earth day is celebrated each year on April 22, it is celebrated by people to support environmental protection for things like climate change, pollution, deforestation…

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:12:39 +0100
Bromley instructor sets up fake Instagram account as he stalks student
A DRIVING instructor from Bromley has pleaded guilty to a charge of stalking a 17-year-old student.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0100
The best stargazing spots in London to see meteor showers
With plenty of meteor showers and full moons to see this year, here are the best places in the county to potentially gaze up at the sky.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:36:35 +0100
Two storage buildings destroyed after fire in Pinner
Two storage buildings for a shop have been completely destroyed in a fire this afternoon.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:15:00 +0100
Bromley North station: Train line closed due to signalling problem
TRAIN services are being cancelled this afternoon after a signalling problem near Bromley North station.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:24:48 +0100
Santander announces change to South East London branches
The change is set to affect over 300 stores nationwide.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:48:41 +0100
Morden station: CCTV released of masked man wanted after robbery
A MASKED man is wanted by police after a robbery at Morden Underground station.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 13:48:46 +0100
Netflix stock plummets - Henry Brown - StJohns Leatherhead
 

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 12:48:34 +0100
Sidcup station: Shocking footage shows bike exploding on train tracks
A SHOCKING video shows a bike exploding after it was thrown on the train tracks in Sidcup.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:42:45 +0100
Girl missing from Bromley
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing girl from Bromley.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:30:00 +0100
Lyrid meteor shower: When to see it near London
The annual Lyrid meteor show will peak across the UK sky on Thursday night and into Friday morning in a welcome treat for stargazers.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:27:33 +0100
Raynes Park: Man rescued after care home fire
A MAN has been rescued after a fire broke out at a care home in Raynes Park.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:50:10 +0100
Young Climate Leaders Take Action by Maryam Meschi -JAGS
On 16 March, I was lucky enough to speak to Inés Yábar and Azeez Tobi Abubakar, two young climate leaders who participated at the 26th UN Climate Change conference (COP26).

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:27:17 +0100
Rail prices to be slashed by up to 50% for a month - Emily Ralph, City And Islington Sixth Form College
Between the 25th of April and the 27th of May train ticket prices are set to be slashed by up 50%.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:09:28 +0100
Woolwich: Hunt for man after girl sexually assaulted on bus
A man is wanted by police after a girl was sexually assaulted on a bus in Woolwich.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0100
Nature Notes: It's a busy time for the birds and bees...
EASTER being a symbol of new birth, spring is really under way and the natural world is busy with fresh beginnings.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:20:02 +0100
Navigating the changing world of football - Anna Kassim, Croydon High School
For Amy Lawerence, an author and football writer, it was “100% football” that led her to journalism. Feeling “slightly unusual as a little girl in the 1970s” being a football fan, she enjoyed contributing to a fanzine (a “movement written b...

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:38:19 +0100
Queen's Platinum Jubilee to be celebrated at the Tower of London
A flower display inspired by Queen Elizabeth will be created to mark the historic occasion.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:47:23 +0100
A TEA-rrific celebration - Lily-Mae Cooper, Darrick Wood Secondary school
The British public are a proud tea-drinking nation where the popular refreshment is taking with intense seriousness and enjoyed all over. A whopping 60billion cups are consumed per year averaging more than 165million cups per day in the homes of Brit...

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:13:10 +0100
Plans for 195 homes on Radlett green belt could be revived
A previously shelved housing development intended for Radlett’s green belt is potentially being revived by developers, documents suggest.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley man fined for dropping cigarette in Bexleyheath
A man from Bromley has been fined nearly £800 after dropping and leaving a cigarette on a street.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Sidcup café refuses guide dog entry for being ‘large and fluffy’
A mum from Sidcup has said she is “disgusted” by a café in Sidcup after she, her blind son and his guide dog were refused entry.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:19:38 +0100
“Football is like a second home for me” Gemma Ellis Farringtons school
Neena Muzawazi is a female footballer who plays for Welling United Football Club; which is based on Park View Road, Welling, DA16 1SY.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Ryanair reveals major flash sale with May flights from just £16.99 - Book your seat
300,000 seats and more than 1000 routes in May are included in Ryan's flash 24 hour sale.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:53:01 +0100
Hotel Chocolat launches massive 50 per cent off sale
Hotel Chocolat launch massive 50 per cent off Easter sale. Read more:

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:51:27 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Thursday April 21
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday April 21

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:50:16 +0100
Novelty mugs from The Range, IWOOT, Menkind and more to mark National Tea Drinking Day
Until they make National Tea Drinking Day a national holiday, we're simply going to have to celebrate with novelty mugs.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:15:00 +0100
LEGO releases new Star Wars Luke Skywalker Landspeeder set
The set will be released to mark Star Wars day on May 4.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:58:22 +0100
Queen's 96th birthday celebrated with release of new photograph as tributes flood in
The occasion has been marked by the release of a picture showing her indulging her passion for horses and ponies.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:24:47 +0100
Donald Trump brands Piers Morgan a fool and storms off set in explosive bust-up
Piers Morgan’s 75-minute interview with Donald Trump will be screened via TalkTV on Monday at 8pm.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 06:30:22 +0100
BBC licence fee will end in our lifetimes, says former culture secretary
It is thought the licence fee wouldn't be able to be scrapped before 2027.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:01:00 +0100
Get 2 Nintendo Switch games for £20 at Game including LEGO, Mario and Just Dance
Get two Nintendo Switch games for just £20 at Game.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:17:21 +0100
Flats could soon be built at the old Purley Way Lido in Croydon
A 10-STOREY block of flats could soon be built at the old Purley Way Lido – alongside the old diving board which will remain  on the new development.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:15:04 +0100
Wordle 305 April 20: Wordle word hints and today's answer
Hints and answer for today's Wordle.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 23:16:16 +0100
How to get back into reading books- Alana Brown, Newstead Wood School
We all know the benefits of reading. From a young age we have been told that reading can expand our range of vocabulary; it helps us develop our critical thinking skills; it improves our concentration and countless other things. However, how many of ...

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 22:54:44 +0100
Law of Calories
A law has been passed by the government - Large businesses will be required to display calorie information on menus and food labels from April 2022

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 18:17:22 +0100
A Once in A Lifetime Opportunity- volunteering in Iraq- Sasha Sofat, St Catherines School
During the Easter holidays, Twickenham-based A level student Tara Altaiee, 17, visited the Basmira refugee camp in Iraq to help individuals less fortunate. As a student who is determined to study medicine in the future, this provided her with a great...

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:20:47 +0100
Croydon burglar who targeted Surrey school jailed
A man from Croydon has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after carrying out multiple burglary offences in Surrey.

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:29:41 +0100
London suburb stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Joe Cornell
The war in Ukraine has been a heart breaking atrocity to watch from afar.



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