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Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:38:23 +0100Sometimes You Just Have To Try A Bit Harder To Save Money
There has been a lot of coverage of Andy Burnham’s analysis showing flights to exotic locations were less than the cost of a train from Manchester to London. But was it too simplistic?
Tue, 03 May 2022 09:36:23 +0100Teen jailed for driving Range Rover wrong way in Blackwall Tunnel
A teenager who drove a stolen car the wrong way through Blackwall Tunnel and then caused a crash has been jailed.
Tue, 03 May 2022 09:04:01 +0100The Queen hit by fresh Windsor Castle security breach
Soldiers were approached at the gate by the man who was pretending to be a priest.
Tue, 03 May 2022 08:47:35 +0100London Underground: DLR severely delayed
Check to see the Tube service this morning.
Tue, 03 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100Waltham Forest Council worker's town hall asbestos exposure
A former council employee was paid hundreds of thousands in compensation after he was knowingly exposed to asbestos in the Town Hall.
Tue, 03 May 2022 05:00:00 +010010-year-old boy from Penge publishes war novel
A ten-year-old boy from Penge has recently published his first book that he started and completed during the national lockdown in 2020.
Tue, 03 May 2022 09:44:20 +0100Nutrimuscle has 10 per cent launch sale on supplements, nutrition and more
Performance and health are key to the brand.
Tue, 03 May 2022 09:44:53 +0100Christow's greenhouses, sheds and more to get the whole family in the garden this Spring
Get the whole family involved in the garden this spring with Christow's gardening equipment, including greenhouses, sheds and more.
Tue, 03 May 2022 09:19:07 +0100Travelodge unveils one million rooms for £32 or less - How to book
Book your staycation without blowing the budget with Travelodge's bargain deal.
Tue, 03 May 2022 08:19:06 +0100Dan Walker reveals when he will leave BBC Breakfast for Channel 5
Dan Walker announced last month that he is leaving to join Channel 5, where he will replace Sian Williams as the lead anchor on 5 News.
Tue, 03 May 2022 07:32:16 +0100Met Office forecasts UK weather to be hotter than Ibiza this week
Thursday is said to be the warmest day of the week as Britons should expect a mix of sunshine, rain and cloud.
Tue, 03 May 2022 07:39:33 +0100New data shows there are 2,200 patients for every GP in England
In the last five years a single GP has had their average patient number go up by 200
Tue, 03 May 2022 00:01:00 +0100Star Wars Day: ShopDisney has all you need to celebrate
From The Mandalorian to the original Star Wars films get all you need from ShopDisney.
Mon, 02 May 2022 20:54:10 +0100Houseplants - the new 'trend' - Tilly Campbell Wheeler-LUS
Houseplants, which up until a few years ago spanned a sparse list of chile plants, herbs and the occasional cactus in the bathroom, have undergone a huge rise in popularity. Although it is unclear whether this surge in popularity has been due to soci...
Mon, 02 May 2022 19:42:42 +0100V&A exhibits new collection; 'Known and Strange' - Tilly CW
Henry Cole promised as he founded the V&A that it should be a ‘schoolroom for everyone’ and that its mission should be to educate and inspire designers, manufacturers and consumers in art and science. Cole’s mission has been fulfilled many ...
Mon, 02 May 2022 19:37:08 +0100Hearstopper now on Netflix!
The talented Alice Oseman’s book series, “Heartstopper” has been brought to life by Netflix, it has been met with raving reviews and fans are eagerly awaiting season 2!
Mon, 02 May 2022 16:58:08 +0100Police searching for missing Ilford teenager Zoraise Mohammad
A 19-year-old who “struggles to communicate” has been missing for over five days.
Mon, 02 May 2022 15:10:08 +0100Why do so many students revise using methods proven to be inefficient? Libby Rudd Fathers
With exam season coming up, I have been doing a lot of research into how I should best revise, and which tasks are a waste of time. Looking through countless ‘5 ways NOT to revise’ and ‘revision mistakes’ blogs, I’m coming across many techn...
Mon, 02 May 2022 12:49:44 +0100How are the GCSE class of 2020 feeling about taking their Alevels this year? - Charlotte Reed, Radnor House Twickenham
18th March 2020, with the announcement of schools closing, GCSE and Alevel exams were cancelled.
Mon, 02 May 2022 12:22:12 +0100Rushey Green: Woman assaulted with bottle outside Silks Nightclub
Two people have been arrested after a woman was assaulted with a glass bottle in Rushey Green.
Mon, 02 May 2022 12:32:54 +0100Walthamstow bus stop destroyed after it was hit by a car
A bus stop was destroyed after it was hit by a car.
Mon, 02 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100'Younger' patients admitted to Whipps Cross Hospital
Less than one in ten of the borough’s population account for three quarters of its hospital admissions, due to under-investment in community care.
Mon, 02 May 2022 11:56:39 +0100Man injured at Bexley railway station
A man has been taken to a major trauma centre after he was injured at a railway station in Bexley this morning.
Mon, 02 May 2022 10:34:54 +0100Free yourself....
Do you have anything you're not comfortable with or do you find something that you are not comfortable with yourself?
Mon, 02 May 2022 10:42:13 +0100The Plough pub in east Dulwich has been freshly renovated
One of the oldest pubs in east Dulwich, Southwark, has had a huge makeover – and includes a new garden area and bottomless brunch options.
Mon, 02 May 2022 09:59:59 +0100Eid-ul-Fitr 2022
Today is the day where all Muslims gather with family and friends as it is Eid-ul-Fitr.
Mon, 02 May 2022 09:58:04 +0100Is it good to learn another language?
Bilingualism, is a term that refers to a person who can speak two or more languages. But is it good to learn another language?
Mon, 02 May 2022 09:58:47 +0100Missing girl, 12, last seen in Lewisham two days ago
A 12-year-old girl is missing from her home in Lewisham.
Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100Haringey Council dug up 200 newly-planted trees on Earth Day
A local voluntary group has criticised Haringey Council for removing 200 newly-planted trees from Finsbury Park on Earth Day.
Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100Independent Hendon candidate will be 'voice for residents'
Independent candidate Franca Oliffe wants to go “back to grassroots” and be an “advocate for residents” if she wins a seat on Barnet Council next week.
Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100The candidate banned from contacting Waltham Forest Council
A man banned from contacting council staff for six months is hoping to be elected as a councillor next week.
Mon, 02 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100BMW Erith driver fined for doubling speed limit in Greenwich
THE driver of a BMW has been fined more than £1,300 after being caught speeding double the road limit in Greenwich.
Mon, 02 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100Bromley man quits Waitrose job to help Ukrainians
A Bromley man has quit his job and flown out to Poland to assist with humanitarian aid following the war between Ukraine and Russia.
Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:22:28 +0100Jez 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" - a decade after its first run, Jerusalem is back on in the West End.
Sun, 01 May 2022 22:41:55 +0100Chocolate Nation - Arni Kumar GGSK
Dive into the depths of Belgium chocolate as you find out the history and production secrets in Chocolate Nation in Belgium.
Sun, 01 May 2022 22:39:35 +0100Having a job as a teenager teaches you more than you think about real life.
Ever since I was around twelve, I’ve dreamed of having a job and earning my own money and I finally found myself a weekend job when I turned sixteen. I think there's nothing more rewarding than being paid for your hard work whether it's stacking sh...
Sun, 01 May 2022 22:08:47 +0100Help sea animals.
Aquatic animals are suffering whilst swimming and eating.
Sun, 01 May 2022 22:03:38 +0100environment
Nature is part of our everyday lives.
Sun, 01 May 2022 21:47:24 +0100Music
Korean pop is a type of music in which people listen to every day and night.
Sun, 01 May 2022 21:45:02 +0100Clutter, clutter clutter Faith Cunningham Bancroft's School
How many times have you looked at that growing hodepodge of clothes, books and papers sitting on the bottom of the stairs? At first, it was a small job which is why you put it off but now it is snowballing. Fear not, for you are not alone, 73% of...
Mon, 02 May 2022 23:56:41 +0100Down Syndrome Is Not A Curse - Oyin Osanyintolu, Gunnersbury Catholic School
Around 1 in every 1,000 babies is born with Down Syndrome in the UK. The figure would be higher if it weren't for 90% of Down syndrome pregnancies being terminated.
Sun, 01 May 2022 22:31:35 +0100Oklahoma! at the Young Vic by Francesca Ratcliffe, Sydenham High School
At the Young Vic theatre on London's southbank, the old favourite musical Oklahoma! has taken to the stage with a whole new feel. Written originally by the duo Rogers and Hammerstein (in addition to the classic 'The Sound of Music') the musical fi...
Sun, 01 May 2022 19:51:50 +0100Loving the planet from your weekly shop, Isabella Keane, St Michael's
Fair-well is a food delivery service organised by Jerilee and Claire. I spoke to one of their workers, Jo who was parked at the end of my road.
Sun, 01 May 2022 19:48:47 +0100Greenwich High Road stabbing: Lewisham man arrested
A 29-year-old man from Lewisham has been arrested after a stabbing in Greenwich.
Sun, 01 May 2022 18:00:00 +0100Wild things: Looking forward to the return of the avian endurance champion
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown describes his excitement waiting for a favourite bird to arrive from Africa and suggests a course of action to prevent its numbers falling any further.
Sun, 01 May 2022 17:34:32 +0100Interview of current GCSE Year 11 student
I have interviewed a current Year 11 student at a school in Walthamstow and they have gave their views on their upcoming GCSE exams that they will sit in upcoming weeks.
Sun, 01 May 2022 17:00:00 +0100What ifs of history including John F Kennedy and Adolf Hitler
The great what ifs of history always make for an interesting discussion.
Sun, 01 May 2022 16:50:26 +0100Noice concerns at Muswell Hill bar owner's licence bid
A bid to relax the licence of a Muswell Hill night spot has run into objections from neighbours complaining of noise and antisocial behaviour.
Sun, 01 May 2022 16:31:02 +0100Wembley head says girls 'don’t like' subjects like physics
The “UK’s strictest headteacher” has suggested girls are unlikely to pursue physics because they don’t like “hard maths”.
Sun, 01 May 2022 16:25:23 +0100Court Road Orpington: Motorcyclist taken to hospital after car crash
An 18-year-old motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car in Orpington.