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Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:16:00 +0000
Christmas afternoon tea at The Lane, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Bridgerton fans can channel their inner Lady Whistledown and enjoy a flavour of a festive Regency afternoon tea in the grand saloon of the Covent Garden theatre

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:29:00 +0000
Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award Open For Votes
You can vote for your favourite snap until February 2, 2023 The Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award has announced its People's Choice Award shortlist of 25 glorious pictures. From a pair of nuzzling red foxes and a pregna...

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Havering Council left homeless families in A127 Travelodge
Homeless single mothers without cars say Havering Council left them stranded in a Travelodge on the A127 in East Horndon, Brentwood.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 07:00:00 +0000
How to help Newham Christmas Toy Appeal fill warehouse
TO illustrate the size of the task facing us in our Christmas Toy Appeal, this is the huge empty room in the warehouse we need to fill with thousands of toys.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000
Sutton house prices: Average house prices rise by £3,000
House prices in Sutton have gone up by an average of over £3,000 in the month of September, according to figures from the Land Registry.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Croydon University Hospital waiting times revealed in new NHS figures
Hundreds of patients had to wait more than 12 hours for a bed at Croydon University Hospital, the latest NHS figures have revealed.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Thamesmead and Abbey Wood stabbings make residents feel 'unsafe'
Greenwich residents feel “devastated” and “unsafe” after two teenage boys were stabbed to death just one mile away from each other in the borough.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
'Christmas shopping in Bromley: Hectic but supporting local'
This weekend I decided to head out and do some Christmas shopping in Bromley in the Black Friday sales.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Broadway Shopping Centre Bexley Christmas opening times for 2022
Find out the opening times for Broadway Shopping Centre Bexley at Christmas.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
David Lloyd Beckenham car park plans upsets neighbours
Those living near to the David Lloyd leisure club in Beckenham have hit out at the club’s plans to build a new and expanded 153-space car park.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Bexley Council crushes illegal waste vehicle found in Abbey Wood
An illegal waste vehicle was seized in Abbey Wood and has now been crushed after failing to comply with environmental legislation.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:14 +0000
The Fifa World cup Qatar 2022 is the most competitive ye
This years World cup has people under a chokehold and has been consistent in keeping viewers grasped.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:53:59 +0000
Luxury retirement apartments at Fitzjohn’s Hampstead village
Join the Fitzjohn’s team for live music from The London Classical Harpist alongside mulled wine and mince pies and a tour of the development on Wednesday 7th December, 3pm-5pm, at No.79 Fitzjohn’s Avenue. RSVP to fitzjohns@lifestory.group

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:44:04 +0000
DWP Universal Credit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost
Millions will see extra cash in their bank account this Christmas.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:41:04 +0000
Royal Mail reveal Christmas delivery deadlines for December 2022
The Royal Mail shared its latest recommended posting dates for your mail to arrive in time for Christmas.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:00 +0000
BBC EastEnders: Dot Cotton to feature in farewell episode
BBC's EastEnders will bid a heart-breaking farewell to Dot Cotton next week

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:17:32 +0000
The industrial revolution and its consequences Jake Loh Sutton Grammar
The industrial revolution undoubtably changed the course of human history in one of the most world changing peroids of time ever. Largely tied to capitalism, criticism has been making rounds lately over social media, and many , especially youth peopl...

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:25:49 +0000
Sports Washing: Is the World Cup a political battleground?
The ultimate goal is the same: changing the topic of discussions and taking the spotlight away from controversies.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 21:35:38 +0000
Childline: A Life Saver at Christmas. Finn Watney St Johns Leatherhead
Today, I had the pleasure of conducting an interview with one of Childline’s committed call receivers. Childine was founded in 1986 and today they receive a call from a young person in the UK every twenty-five seconds. In our conversation we focuse...

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:07:20 +0000
The silent addiction! by Sumayah - Burntwood School
The world is plagued with a wide variety of addictions, from drugs to shopping. However, there is one addiction that is seldom mentioned but oddly widespread: an addiction to social media.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:38:55 +0000
The World Cup's effect on life at school by Jake Loh Sutton Grammar
This year's World Cup in Quatar has been uniquely held in the late Autumn and Winter months this year, contrasting the usual schedule of Summer games.

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:08:08 +0000
ULEZ Expanding: Are You Affected? Alex Gordon, Sutton Grammar
The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London is set to expand to its biggest size yet, covering all of London including Sutton. 

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 14:05:36 +0000
Review: Violent Night sentimentality and sadism in festive film
When Santa finds himself in a hostage situation with a ruthless criminal gang it triggers a series of slapstick decapitations and dismemberings reminiscent of Kevin McCallister and John McClane

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:52:23 +0000
Jacksons Lane Big Give appeal to host Christmas lunch for elderly
The Highgate arts centre will welcome 100 vulnerable older adults who would otherwise be alone at Christmas to its newly renovated building for festive celebrations  

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:09:31 +0000
Simon Callow plays Rudyard Kipling at Keats House Library, Hampstead
The Four Weddings and a Funeral star performs extracts from The Jungle Book author's works to raise funds for the volunteer run community library

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:37 +0000
The Stanford Prison Experiment - Lalin Ozmen, Putney High
In 1971 the notorious Stanford prison experiment was held in a simulated prison environment, created in the basement of Stanford University, where college students stepped into the role of either a prisoner or a guard.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:54:36 +0000
Making Condensed Notes! Kashaf Zahid, The Tiffin Girls’ School
A way in which revision became a lot easier for me was by making my own notes in a fast manner, and then memorising the information I wrote. Condensed notes are a fantastic way to

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:56:09 +0000
The Pachamama project - Lalin Ozmen, Putney High
Last week at Putney high school, the wonderful Ella Lambert gave an inspiring talk on period poverty, and the way she has helped those experiencing it. Period poverty is the lack of access to sanitary products due to financial constraints. The effect...

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:05:44 +0000
Winter Wonderland Hyde Park London. Brilliant trip for all ages.
Wednesday 30th November 2022

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:56:59 +0000
House of Leaves: A literary labyrinth-Una Wachter Charter East Dulwich
As many book lovers will know, there are good books, and then there are books that leave you shaken and questioning what you know to be true. These stories stay with you for days, sucking you out of the vortex of daily life and drawing you back into ...

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:55:41 +0000
Our Life Of Contradictory Coexistence Alisha Parkash Notre Dame School
We are living in a rapid, ever-growing, and ever-changing world full of contradiction, colour, and contrast; I believe that the youth of today is the difference of tomorrow.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:30 +0000
Moo-ve on over- The protected cows are taking over!
There are not many places in which you can get an all-inclusive, interactive experience that includes… cuddly cows!

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:53:27 +0000
What Black History Month means - Ebun Oyabayo, Townley Grammar School
 

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:59:11 +0000
Calm in Canary Wharf by Ariana Ahmad, Tolworth Girls School
Dear Reader, I want to introduce you to the sweetest must-visit spot in London…

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:42:31 +0000
Tackling Food Waste in Southwark - Una Wachter, Charter East Dulwich
Across the world, 2.5 billion tonnes of food is wasted each year. To put this into perspective, this means that over 4,000 tonnes of food are wasted every minute. If you divided this food between everyone struggling with food insecurity (roughly 2.3 ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:17 +0000
Festive Fireworks at Freemens! Somtoo Mefor, CLFS
The month of November has been a busy one at City of London Freemen’s School, with a wealth of events being hosted over the course of the month.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:41:33 +0000
A Twisted Tale at the Rose Theatre by Alisha Parkash - Notre Dame Scl
This Christmas, throughout December, the Rose Theatre is putting a twist on a traditional tale by adapting Dickens’ well-recognized “A Christmas Carol” into a magical musical.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:18:29 +0000
The Planets - Yalana Rameshwaran - Tiffin Girls' School
On Saturday, the 15th of October 2022, I performed alongside the West London Sinfonia with the Tiffin Girls' School Senior Choir. There were four main pieces of repertoire, my favourite being 'The Planets' by Gustav Holst.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:13:25 +0000
Taylor Swift’s album ‘Midnights’ broke several records
Successful Singer and songwriter Taylor Swift’s latest album tops chart and makes the most sales anyone has seen in such a short span of time.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:20:51 +0000
Students challenging themselves - Bhumiekaa Boyapati, Newstead wood
UKMT was established in 1996 with the sole intention of allowing children from all across the nation to demonstrate their remarkable brainpower. It is separated into three categories: junior, intermediate, and senior, each of which is equally difficu...

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:21:52 +0000
Nicola Benedetti- An Inspiring Violinist- by Isabella Brooks, LEHS
Born in Irvine, Scotland, Nicola Benedetti is now a worldwide famous violinist. She began learning the violin when she was just four years old. At the age of eight, she became the leader of the National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain, then ...

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:05:56 +0000
This is Where the Magic All Begins- Nabeha Sajid, Beal
An old cathedral, where none other than the famous Harry Potter movies were filmed in, allows you to enchant yourself into the magical world.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:24:34 +0000
A tribute to Chadwick Boseman, Nicole Cervantes, Gumley House School
[Spoilers are included in this article]

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:16:54 +0000
5 Tips To Ace The Mocks. Alvira Salman, Tiffin Girls' School
The first step to revising effectively for the mocks is deciding what you want to get out of them. For most people, the answer would be exam and revision practice, but there are some less known benefits to the mocks.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:57:29 +0000
Lala Land- A Musical Like No Other- by Isabella Brooks, LEHS
Lala Land is an incredible film with beautiful choreography, music and cinematography directed by Damien Chazelle, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. It follows the lives of two people in Los Angeles, one of whom is an aspiring actress, the other ...

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:09:19 +0000
From Baroque Superstition to Yuletide Icon- Ted H Chalmers- Bancrofts'
As the season of advent arrives, nutcrackers like the one pictured above on my sideboard- next to a display of baubles and a redundant home telephone- are being brought down from their barracks in attics, dusted off and stood to attention in time for...

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:12:45 +0000
Machiavelli’s theories - Yalana Rameshwaran - Tiffin Girls' School
It is better to be feared than loved if you cannot be both.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:36:47 +0000
A Welcome Presence, Greece's Stray Cats - Alex Dimopoulos, DC
Cats are everywhere in Greece, whether roaming the streets, napping in the shade or hanging about restaurants for leftovers.

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:57:36 +0000
Carbon Neutral Action - Ileesha De Silva Newsteadwood
On the 4th of November, Newsteadwood held their first Carbon Council meeting. There were many opportunities to collaborate as a whole group, but there were 2 main groups which were assigned to different focuses.  

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:21:54 +0000
Craggy pavements James Lloyd-Thomas, Tiffin School
Grey, monotonous dreary - how most of us would probably describe a pavement. Not that one would every be asked to describe a pavement. After all, what is a pavement for, but to be trodden underfoot.



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