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Sun, 01 May 2022 09:25:59 +0100
Greenwich High Road stabbing: Man in his 30s dies
A man aged in his 30s has died after being stabbed in Greenwich.

Sun, 01 May 2022 09:01:13 +0100
Deepdene Road Welling: Two treated after house fire
A man and a woman have been treated by ambulance crews after escaping a house fire in Welling.

Sun, 01 May 2022 08:47:10 +0100
New Priest for St Anne's by Lauren Clarke, Nottign Hill & Ealing High School
Since the retirement of Fr Nigel Worn, St Anne’s Kew Green, has been in an Interregnum.

Sun, 01 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Greenwich's £3 million home next to Greenwich Park
The six-bed victorian is on the market now for £3 million.

Sun, 01 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Loughton building and drinking fountain survived 150 years
This building on the corner of Station Road stands alone and pre-dates Lopping Hall (built 1884).

Sun, 01 May 2022 07:47:46 +0100
The Duke Of Edinburgh Award-Oluwatobi Odugbemi Croydon High school
The Duke of Edinburgh scheme is a great one for all young people. From 2020-21 alone 330,000 people continued with their DofE activities. This was an astonishing amount considering the massive impact of Covid on young people. The Duke of Edinburgh aw...

Sun, 01 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Police officer accused of GBH after using Taser named for first time
A police officer charged with causing grievous bodily harm after tasering a man in Finsbury Park has been named for the first time.

Sun, 01 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lidl Woolwich cigarette litterer slapped with fine in court
The litterer of a cigarette outside the Lidl supermarket in Woolwich town centre has been slapped with a hefty fine in court.

Sun, 01 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man ‘sick to death of 477 bus' between Dartford and Orpington
A passenger has said he is “sick to death with the appalling service” of the 477 bus service between Dartford and Orpington.

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:34:23 +0100
Do Fairy tales affect Children's Perception of Reality?, Sushmita Kakodkar, Gumley House Convent School
Once upon a time, I’m sure all of us had childhood fantasies, some dreamt that a prince charming would come riding on a white horse and save them, while others dreamt of having supernatural powers but ah ! than the reality hits. Tales and stories d...

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:10:28 +0100
Sparkle like a Soprano! - Victoria Nevermore’s stunning Victorian Opera inspired jewellery collection - Charlotte Reed, Radnor House Twickenham
Have you ever stood in a theatre, gazing around at all the grandeur and detail in the decorations, marvelling at the size of the audience, taking in a deep breath to deliver your first note to an eager audience, desperate to hear your voice? Not many...

Sun, 01 May 2022 09:03:25 +0100
Country singer Naomi Judd dies aged 76
Her daughters Ashley and Wynonna confirmed the news in a statement.

Sun, 01 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Met Gala 2022: Everything you need to know
From what time does it start and how to watch, we have everything you need to know about the biggest night in fashion.

Sun, 01 May 2022 04:38:50 +0100
What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, May 1
Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, May 1.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:42:31 +0100
London in full bloom
London in full bloom

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:22:28 +0100
Jez Butterworth's "Jerusalem" Play Review - Karina Reed (Tiffin School)
It’s the play that has been described as "the greatest British play of the [21st] century" and one of the "best plays of all time" - 10 years after its first run, Jerusalem is back on in the West End.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:48:51 +0100
A Beautiful Nightmare; Kuchisake-onna (Rodah M, Townley)
When considering spirits, British ghouls and ghosts are relatively tame compared to the supernatural class of entities that call Japan home. In folklore, they're known as yokai, monsters that range from clawed and bloody to beautiful and dangerous; t...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 11:52:29 +0100
work experience
work experience is a highly important thing to do. Below I write about my experience in working in a primary school for a few days

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 17:02:32 +0000
A stunning view into wildlife- Jack Beales, Reigate College
I recently visited the Wildlife Photographer of the year 2021 exhibition at The Natural History Museum, which was an outstanding experience.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:59:27 +0100
Kingston puts its Climate Conversation to practice! Farida Abdelhamid - The Holy Cross School
Kingston Council declared a climate emergency in 2019, shortly before the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown. In 2021, Kingston Council encouraged people living in the borough to join its 'Climate Conversation' and respond to surveys to give f...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:49:19 +0100
Country living during Spring - Kiana LUS
The countryside in Spring

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:10:33 +0100
Parliament experience - Neha Birwal GGSK college
Today my class and I went on a school trip to parliament. We first went to the Parliament Education Service, where we watched a film on the history of politics and learnt about the Bill of Rights. After, we were escorted into a gate and given a tour ...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:45:31 +0100
The Batman (2022): Memorable or Monotonous? - Nadya Edwards, St Bede's
Nearly a century ago, Batman was introduced as a superhero, yet, through comics, television series, and films, Batman has remained present in our lives. The latest film, ‘The Batman’ (2022, was less than memorable and generally disappointed loyal...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:44:19 +0100
My top three books - Lenah BWHS
“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” - Walt Disney.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:50:29 +0100
The Home of Cricket by Jacob Rose, Merchant Taylors' School
Finally, the summer term is back, bringing sunshine, light and most importantly, the return of the cricket season. I had the honour of interviewing fellow cricket enthusiast and Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) member, Justin Rose. I hope this article w...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:42:33 +0100
Social Enterprise Café in London -Olivia Simpson
Nestled in Camden Passage, surrounded by a variety of shops stands Trampoline, a social enterprise café with a mission to increase employment for refugees living in the UK – oh and they make good coffee and serve delicious food too!

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:46:54 +0100
BeReal and Casual Social Media - Caitlin Walters Latymer Upper School
Recently, there has been a significant push towards authenticity in social media. This has manifested in Instagram 'casual posting' and 'photo dumps'. This phenomenon has now been embodied in the new and upcoming social media app BeReal.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:35:37 +0100
Postwar Modern Exhibition at the Barbican, Alex Markou, Ewell Castle
On Thursday the 3rd of March 2022, the Postwar Modern Exhibition: New Art in Britain 1945-1965 officially opened. It delves into a style of art produced in post-war Britain; highlighting how the effects of a cataclysmic war can change how artists vie...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:37:40 +0100
The Garden at 120 - Angel Mukoro, Ursuline
The dashing garden at 120 is located at the top of Fen Court building at 120 Fenchurch Street.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:45:28 +0100
Maynes Family Funfair by Abigail Hepper Highams Park School
Chingford Plains holds a small but entertaining day time funfair, from Saturday 23rd to Monday the May 2nd.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:30:20 +0100
Cinema:2022 - Temisola Morgan, TGS
I haven’t always loved cinema in fact in 2017 it gave me anxiety but now I love it. The experience is so... I mean it starts off with watching the trailers, then planning with friends and then the booking of seats and finally the day arrives and y...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:46:33 +0100
Moments of TV stardom - Question Time - William Milne, Tiffin School
It was an unexpected but pleasant treat to be accepted to the audience of Question Time (a topical debate show on BBC One) on Thursday 28th April in Romford in front of 5 guests - Ed Davey, Mims Davies, Bejay Mulenga, Camilla Tominey and Jonathan Ash...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:27:34 +0100
LAST MINUTE GIFT SHOPPING-MANVEEN KAUR-GURU NANAK SIKH ACADEMY
Why last minute shopping for gifts is not good I’m sure we’ve all left something to the last minute at some point in our lives. Well are you aware of all the negative effects it has?

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:18:56 +0100
Macron defeats Le Pen and Survives for another term - Antoni Biegala, Gunnersbury School
Emmanuel Macron, the incumbent president, defeated his right-wing rival, Marine Le Pen, in the second round of votes to secure another term under his presidency.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:11:39 +0100
Upcoming South Bank: An Evening of Ethiopian Poetry, Alex Markou, Ewell Castle
This coming Wednesday at 8pm, the Royal Festival Hall on the Southbank will host one of its more obscure events; “An Evening of Ethiopian Poetry”.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:07:54 +0100
Jewellery fit for a Queen! - Victoria Nevermore’s stunning Anne Boleyn inspired jewellery collection - Charlotte Reed, Radnor House Twickenham
As one of the most recognised and talked about monarchs to have walked this planet, Anne Boleyn certainly had a strong impact on the world, both with her wit, fiery spirit, impact as a mother on the later Queen Elisabeth and tragic fate, Anne’s lif...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:13:50 +0100
Why you should starting writing a diary! - Gurjeevan Kalha GNSA
There are many advantages to maintaining a diary. Here are the pinnacle eight motives why you should start a diary nowadays:

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:11:56 +0100
The Dire Consequences of Trump's Wall on the Environment - By Akshay John, Eltham College
During his 2016 election campaign, Donald Trump promised to construct a wall between Mexico and the United States, stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:59:09 +0100
The future of stem cells in medicine – Aditya Sanyal, Sutton Grammar School
Stem cell research has become very popular recently because they can help us understand how diseases occur, generate healthy cells to replace cells affected by disease, and also test new drugs for safety. Stem cells could become vital to the future o...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:09:11 +0100
Young Achievers Month By Molly Seabury from The Holy Cross School
The month of May is known as the Young Achievers Month celebrating the achievements of young people all across the world. The purpose is to help young people realise their potential and it focuses on creating strong independent leaders for the future...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:42:46 +0100
Feed Your Family review - Matilda Faure Walker, Surbiton High
Feeding Your Family, written by Nicole Pisani and Joanna Weinberg, is a cookbook aimed at parents and children encouraging them to eat nourishing family meals. The writers worked with the charity Chefs in Schools that operates in over 80 schools over...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:10:04 +0100
A Talk by Justin Webb - Felix Synge - Dulwich College
This month myself and some of my fellow students, as part of an event by my school, were able to attend a talk by BBC presenter and journalist Justin Webb. Webb is a journalist who once was the BBC’s North America editor during the US election of 2...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:16:06 +0100
Forbidden Planet; Comic store by Abigail Hepper Highams Park School
Forbidden Planet, one of the largest specialist chains selling cult sci-fi books, comics and collectibles, plus action figures and toys. Multi Floor/underground comic store does not shy away with its large collection of comics, manga, novels and more...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:46:13 +0100
DofE practise expedition experience - Neha Birwal GGSK college
The Duke of Edinburgh award has become increasingly popular and is being accomplished by many people around the world. Recently our class went on our Duke of Edinburgh practise expedition and it was an amazing experience! We started our day early in ...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:26:00 +0100
Spring ducklings - Caitlin Walters Latymer Upper School
This Spring be sure to look out for adorable ducklings at your nearby lakes or bodies of water.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 22:54:20 +0100
Surviving exam season - Henry Lockyer, Heathside school
Its dreaded time of year again when revision are made and broken and when anxiety runs highest. Exam season. It can be easy to get bogged down in all the stress of the exam period but its always important to remember you come first.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 22:50:38 +0100
OJs badminton- Hansika Vemula, Newstead Wood
OJs (Orpington Junior) Badminton Club was established in 1965, situated in Orpington, to provide coaching for young people aged 8 and above. It has grown rapidly over the years and welcomes all young people. Badminton is an incredibly fun sport and i...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 22:50:45 +0100
The Power of the Immune System - Professor Leonie Taams (Sophia PT, Tiffin School)
On 29th April 2022, Tiffin Boys School invited Professor Leonie Taams from King’s College London to give a lecture to the sixth form biology students about immunology and the complexities of the body’s immune responses.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 22:45:38 +0100
2022 Ramadan Nasiha Khan Woodford County High school
The month of Ramadan, the ninth and most sacred month of the Islamic calendar, started on the 2nd and 3rd of April. Muslims all around the world fast from sunrise to sundown for the entire month. The start of Ramadan, although different for some peop...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 22:50:56 +0100
What is a Polyglot?- City and Islington ShuTing Su
Polyglots are people who are able to speak a multitude of languages, varying from mandarin to spanish, and japanese to french.



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