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Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:41:16 +0000
M25 traffic updates live amid Just Stop Oil protests
Just Stop Oil protesters have gone ahead with action to disrupt sections of the M25 despite a major Metropolitan Police operation to foil their plans

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:54:00 +0000
Cavetown Conquers London - Una Wachter, The Charter School East Dulwich
On Saturday 5th November, singer-songwriter Robin Skinner, better known as Cavetown, performed his biggest show yet at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London. With an audience of over 5,000, Robin did not disappoint a day after releasing his lates...

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:39:42 +0000
Peter Kay Tour 2023: How to get tickets and tour dates
Comedian Peter Kay surprised fans after announcing his first tour in 12 years during ITV's I'm a Celebrity.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:32:36 +0000
Democracy is 'hanging by a thread' in America
The recent comings and goings of Prime Ministers has brought the whole democratic process into disrepute.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:27:59 +0000
M25 Dartford Crossing traffic: Just Stop Oil disruption
Environmental protesters have gone ahead with action to disrupt sections of England’s busiest motorway despite a major Metropolitan Police operation to foil their plans.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 07:18:16 +0000
The Peckham Regeneration Project – For Better or Worse? Nedu Odunze, James Allen's Girls' School
Peckham has had a rich and extensive history of residents coming together to improve the area (for example, the Spike Surplus Scheme) and of being one of the most diverse and multiculturally rich areas in London. It’s been referred to as a ‘Littl...

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lewisham police could get powers to confiscate booze
Police officers in South London could get new powers to confiscate booze from park drinkers.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'Nightmare' parking restrictions in Wandsworth will remain
“Nightmare” parking restrictions which force families to pay if they want to visit loved ones in South London will remain.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lewisham care service blasted by watchdog
A South London care service has been criticised by the care watchdog after a patient claimed they were left stuck in bed because a member of staff didn’t turn up on time.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Blue Badge misusers in Bexley fined
Three drivers have been fined after using cancelled Blue Badges to park in Bexley, two of which were stolen.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:34:02 +0000
‘Hallyu!’ From Rags to Riches- Channelle Cervantes, Gumley House
Today, South Korea is the 4th largest economy in Asia and the 10th largest in the world. However, many are left baffled to how one of the poorest countries in 1960, with a GDP matching the likes of Ghana’s, was able to beat all odds and experience ...

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:30:35 +0000
McDonald's fans can now get the official McCripsy gaming chair
McDonald's is offering fans the chance to win the McCrispy gaming chair.

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:31:53 +0000
BBC EastEnders bosses cast ITV Emmerdale star Patsy Kensit as 'Lola Pearce's mum'
It's been reported that the actress will be playing a role in “one of their biggest current storylines”.

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:29:59 +0000
PRIME Hydration by KSI: Is Influencer Marketing the future?
 

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:28:25 +0000
Is TikTok Ruining Live Music? Steve Lacey's Tour
Tiktok is changing the music industry, whether you like it or not. Through how music is released, received and responded to, the app is able to boost unknown artists to stardom in a matter of weeks.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:37:58 +0100
Navratri - Suhan Shah - Merchant Taylors' School
This weekend, was the festival of Navratri! Navratri is an important festival in the Hindu calendar, and this festival is held to celebrate Goddess Durga killing the despised demon, Mahishasura. This year, to celebrate there was a gathering in JFS sc...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:11:29 +0000
2010 until now - when will it stop? by Baheshta Fourgh, Gumley House School
Is democracy in crisis? Is it time for a change?

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:40:52 +0000
A personal interview on women's football by Baheshta Fourgh, Gumley House School
In this article, I interviewed Betsy Harwood and how she feels about her own experience of being a woman in football and an analysis of the modern game.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 23:27:06 +0000
Discover Not My Beautiful House by Ariana Ahmad, Tolworth Girls School
Dear Reader, I want to introduce you to my absolute favourite art shop, run by local students and aspiring artists!

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:13:10 +0000
English vs Chinese: Which will win?- Channelle Cervantes, Gumley House
In 2022, globally, 1.4 billion people speak English as a first or second language, with Chinese sneaking behind with almost 1.2 billion speakers. Chinese culture and influence have become more and more prevalent these past few decades with its huge m...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:49:36 +0000
The football club that's more than "just a bus stop".
Haringey Borough: the local team who are so much more than ‘just a bus stop’

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:51:50 +0000
DC’s Black Adam Movie Review by Elaha Moosa, Gumley House School
DC’s Black Adam hit cinemas in the UK on the 21st of October 2022, officially bringing the comic to life. The film acts as an action-packed spin-off to the popular 2019 movie, Shazam! and is the eleventh installment in the DC Extended Universe. Dwa...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:41:23 +0000
A Haunting Halloween at Hampton Court by Laura Clark Notre Dame
A spectacularly spooky night was to be had at the palace after dark. Stepping through the gates, I was transported into a shadowy historic realm. Ghosts and ghouls seemed to appear in every crevice through the courtyard. Was it a trick of my mind? Or...

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:08:55 +0000
Duke of Edinburgh Back on Track
Recent years have hindered the progression of the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) programme primarily due to the effects of Covid-19. However, this year has brought new light to this award as lockdown has ceased and as a result an influx of young people hav...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:47:43 +0000
Cassiobury Park Fireworks - Suhan Shah - Merchant Taylor's School
This Saturday, the annual Cassiobury Park Fireworks happened to celebrate Guy Fawkes. Although there was mild rain and some gusts of wind, the event was still on! Everyone’s spirits were high and people kept flooding in to watch the fireworks and p...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 23:26:19 +0000
Local teenagers request a youth centre as they feel unsafe-Prathoshan Ramanakanthan, Hampton school
Teenagers right now feel that they require more youth services. Feltham Young activists, with the help of Reach Academy, hope to bring an OnSide Youth Zone to Feltham. If done, the youth centres could drastically change the town for young people. It ...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 23:15:46 +0000
Are warm banks in Hounslow the solution to rising energy bills?-Prathoshan Ramanakanthan, Hampton school
Winters take lives. Around 12,000 people die each year from health conditions being caused or worsened by the cold. However, this year the massive spike in energy bills along with the cost of living will make millions of people unable to afford their...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:38:05 +0000
After effects of COVID- Bhumiekaa Boyapati, Newstead Wood School
2022, it’s a year for the Year 10 students seeking a fresh start. Of course, they would never have known that COVID's effects were still felt at school and during their learning. What, though, are these "effects"?

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:33:03 +0000
'The Trials' by Dawn King - Yalana Rameshwaran - Tiffin Girls' School
On the 27th of August, I went to the Donmar Warehouse and witnessed one of the most phenomenal performances based on climate change. The play, ‘The Trials’ by Dawn King, starred Joe Locke and William Gao, two talented actors from the Netflix seri...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:21:49 +0000
All Quiet on the Western Front review - Luca Dahse, City of London Freemens School
Erich Maria Remarque’s magnum opus 'All Quiet on the Western Front' has previously been adapted twice for the silver screen. Once into an Oscar-winning silent film all the way back in 1930, and once into a less critically acclaimed British-speaking...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:15:09 +0000
Community Contact Sessions - James Lloyd-Thomas, Tiffin School
Think of the police. Think of who they are. Think of what they do. Regardless of your view on them, you probably envisioned at least one example of something exciting, something unordinary. That’s the sort of image we are often presented with regar...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:55:37 +0000
First triple amputee to scale Mount Kilimanjaro— Madeleine Huffine, Surbiton High School
We were privileged to talk to Andy Reid, the first triple amputee from the UK to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The war veteran lost both legs and an arm in Afghanistan, and was able to break two world records to commemorate the thirteen year anniversary...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:38:06 +0000
Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”: A Tale for Our Times? - Eden Smith, The Charter School North Dulwich
It may seem that Miller’s allegory of mass hysteria is trapped in 1950s America, or even in 17th century colonial America when the play is set, but in fact, it continues to hold relevance.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:46:49 +0000
Remote Religion: The Importance of Accessibility- Hannah Ison, Surbiton High School
The embracing and connective force of religion suffered during lockdown, when people became isolated without the usual support from their communities. Wimbledon and District Synagogue, a Reform Jewish community, has invested a huge amount of time and...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:40:50 +0000
Save the pumpkins, stock up on melons— Madeleine Huffine, Surbiton High School
Over 18000 tonnes of pumpkins are left to rot in landfills every year. This is enough to make a shocking 3.4 billion pumpkin spice lattes; enough to give one to every person in China, India, Egypt and the entire European Union.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:14:51 +0000
How electronics impact society - Idhant Lodha, Wilson's School
'Estimates put average global daily screentime usage at 7 hours'. This statistic proves the people are using theire elctronic devices at a higher rate than ever before. In turn, people are accessing social media for longer. Due to this change in life...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:25:22 +0000
Chaos: PMs, Budgets and Market Instability – Ella Brittan, Tiffin School
3 Prime Ministers in 3 months. A 40 year low in the pound to dollar exchange rate. The highest inflation in 40 years. A global cost of living crisis.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:15:10 +0000
An Inspector Calls at Wimbledon- Hannah Ison, Surbiton High School
The touring production of ‘An Inspector Calls,’ Stephen Daldry’s award winning adaptation of the play by J.B Priestley, visited the New Wimbledon Theatre between the 9th and 17th September.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:06:57 +0000
Meet Mable, St George’s Beloved Therapy Dog - Amy van Rensburg, St George’s College
Mable (shown in the photo above) is a seven year old Springer Spaniel and Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross breed. Despite only being a therapy dog for around two months, students at St George’s College have taken a unique liking towards her, with c...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:44:49 +0000
A Trip of Jersey - Idhant Lodha, Wilson's School
Jersey, a self-governing dependency of the United Kingdom, boasts a combination of British and French cultures. It’s known for its beaches, cliffside walking paths and historic castles. The majority of street names and landmarks are French; howeve...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:45:58 +0000
Interview With London Based Band Mile End
Rock band Mile End give an insight into their journey so far, navigating the music industry whilst juggling A levels, and their upcoming plans for the future. 

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 21:05:23 +0000
How yoga changed Elif's life and how it can change yours too - Neha Sathishkanna TGS
While interviewing a local yoga business owner, I discovered a lot about how beneficial it is for everyone to take part in physical activity and how it can not only improve your physical health but also your mental health. 

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:44:15 +0000
Abdul Mateen Riaz - The MYP of Redbridge
I am Abdul Mateen Riaz and I was elected as the Member of Youth Parliament for the constituency Redbridge in early February 2022. I was elected by my fellow peers in this borough.12,357 young people voted in the Redbridge Youth Election, from 28 sch...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:37:40 +0000
Brockham Back With a Bang - Alexandra Coupland - Reigate Grammar School
After 3 dormant years, Brockham fireworks were finally able to open their doors to the public on the 5th of November. And with £60,000 worth of fireworks, they were in for a treat. The evening started at 6pm, with a flaming torch procession across B...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:28:28 +0000
Fireworks Bounce Back After 2 Year Break by Liam Gawn, Wallington County Grammar School
19:17 on a drizzly night on the 5th of November 2022 marked the start of another excellent annual fireworks display with this gripping event lasting near on 20 minutes! The packed crowd showed their huge appreciation with an enormous round of applaus...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:15:16 +0000
Suspended Strikes Cause Confusion - Katie Pryor, Ursuline High School
London commuters who were expecting smooth weekend travels were left disappointed and disorientated yesterday after the suspension of RMT strikes which would have impacted the running of Network Rail lines on the 5th, 7th and 9th of November.

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:28:34 +0000
Yog foundation Diwali event - UK's first Infinity Diya room - Chhavi Saini - Townley Grammar School
There were almost 2000 attendees at the hugely successful, Yog foundation Diwali Mela this year in south east London. One of the biggest events of the area! The feedback given was extremely positive, with many different experiences that people could...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:50:26 +0000
An Empty NHS - What to Expect for the Coming Nurse Strike, Zach Rogers, Wilson's School
The NHS is a fundamental part of the UK, indeed it is even a source of pride for the country, and despite the many attempts to privatize it; the struggle to finance it and the incredible stress it was under during the covid pandemic, it has remained ...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:49:02 +0000
"Corteiz rules the world" ,The rise of anti-establishment clothing - Ethan Langley, Wilson's School
The brand “Corteiz” and many others have seen meteoric rises to success with such brutally unconventional methods of spreading the word that the brands seem to staple urban culture but to the uneducated eye seem to be throw-away brands that in a ...

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:36:01 +0000
Quietly Making History in Wimbledon - Julia Slawska, Ursuline High School
Take a walk through Wimbledon Village, and you might just uncover a humble testament to the area’s history. Nestled on the corner between Ridgeway and Lingfield Road, the Museum of Wimbledon can be found on the first floor of Wimbledon Village Clu...



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