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Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:28:19 +0000
LIVE: Travel chaos as Storm Franklin hits south London
Storm Franklin has brought further chaos to transport networks on Monday. We're bringing you the latest on: - Travel, forecasts and more - Met Office updates - Send any weather info, pics and video to euan.mulligan@newsquest.co.uk

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:15:21 +0000
Storm Franklin: Do I get paid if I can't get to work?
Train operators have warned customers to “avoid travel if possible” on Monday as services are expected to be paralysed by gale-force winds.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:18:02 +0000
Storm Franklin UK tracker: How long will Storm Franklin last?
The public have been warned to brace for strengthening winds and lashing rain as Storm Franklin moves in overnight.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:32:09 +0000
Woman dies after Epping crash - man arrested over multiple crimes
A man has been arrested on suspicion of multiple crimes after a woman died following a crash in Epping.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 08:11:15 +0000
London Underground: Delays on Metropolitan, Jubilee & Overground
The line is facing a number of delays this morning as it still recovers from Storm Eunice.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
South east London covid rates as safety rules soon to be ‘scrapped’
Case rates of Covid-19 are falling across the UK as Boris Johnson is expected to unveil his plan for living with coronavirus today.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
New Peckham micro homes to house young homeless people by spring
Modular homes opening in Peckham in April will house 33 homeless people in what marks the first time Centrepoint homeless charity has built brand-new accommodation.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:37:05 +0000
The Aldi Hot Tub you need to upgrade your garden this summer - How to buy
Aldi is offering customers a Hot Tub for only £399.99 as part of its Aldi Specialbuys Garden must-haves. Here's how to get yours.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:28:45 +0000
ITV Loose Women's Brenda Edwards breaks silence following death of son Jamal Edwards
The British music industry is in mourning following the death of SBTV founder Jamal Edwards at the age of 31.

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:12:25 +0000
UK weather: Met Office issues fresh 'threat to life' warning amid Storm Franklin
The severe weather comes just days after Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice battered large parts of the UK

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Southwark: Plans for 38-storey skyscraper on Old Kent Road
A run down south east London road will get a huge 38-storey skyscraper under plans to revamp the area.

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:06:53 +0000
My beloved country by Bana Yosief-Lister Community School
                Eritrea is a county in the Horn Africa region in East Africa ,with its capital and largest city (Asmera)Eritrea. It is a multi-ethnic country with nine ethnic groups. Nine different languages are spoken in Eritrea and the most...

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 19:05:00 +0000
Euphoria: corrupting young minds or a cautionary tale? Natasha Drake, The Tiffin Girls' School
HBO Max has recently released Season 2 of ‘Euphoria’, and the response has been immense. But while the show continues to thrive in ratings, does its portrayal of drugs have harmful ramifications to impressionable teenage minds across the world?

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 19:10:42 +0000
Red Alert in South West London. Joe Treacy, Hampton School
Last Friday, Storm Eunice struck the UK with immense force. Record wind speeds of up to 70mph were recorded in London. The ferocious nature of the storm led to the first ever Red Weather Warning being issued by the Met Office for London and the South...

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:40:00 +0000
Three teenagers arrested as police name Burnt Oak murder victim
Three teenagers have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of a man in Burnt Oak.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Wild Things: Colours that keep the biters away
Supporters of Charlton Athletic Football Club beware. Likewise followers of Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool. In fact all fans from Accrington to Southampton who parade around in their favourite club’s replica shirts.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 17:00:00 +0000
Future developments on Christchurch Green, Wanstead, to be debated
The power of one playing a part of the greater whole should never be underestimated.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:40:21 +0000
Book Review of Karen M. McManus’ Murder Mystery Books. By Megan Slattery. James Allen’s Girls’ School.
Karen M. McManus’ bestselling young adult murder mysteries which began with, ‘One of Us is lying’, published in 2017 up to the most recent, ‘You’ll be the death of me’ are some of my favourite books of the murder mystery genre. They each ...

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:07:23 +0000
How To Maintain aSustainable Wardrobe - Scarlett Oliver Reigate College
In mind of the issues surrounding the evolving world of fashion, a growing number of the UK population have successfully managed to work together to make positive changes regarding the general issue of sustainability.According to BBC Future, fashion ...

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:35:56 +0000
O2 arena to remain closed until Friday after Storm Eunice shreds roof
The O2 arena will remain closed until Friday after part of the London venue’s roof was ripped off by Storm Eunice.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:51:26 +0000
Man arrested after dumping knife in Wandsworth
A man has been arrested after he was seen discarding a knife in Wandsworth.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:07:08 +0000
The Business of Social Media by Maryam Meschi, JAGS
The benefits of social media for entrepreneurs are already well established. Here I explore the success stories of 2 creatives who have used the platforms to their advantage.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:27:40 +0000
Nature Vs. Nurture- Anoopa Anil Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Nature and nurture both have an impact on someone's behaviour or who they are as a person.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 15:08:02 +0000
Strictly finalist to star in first solo tour in Bromley
TV dancing star and international champion Johannes Radebe will be presenting his first UK Tour, Johannes Radebe: Freedom.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 14:33:38 +0000
Interview of East London Rugby team by Sarah McEwan, Tolworth Girls
The East London Women’s Rugby Team, Eton Manor, recently acquired a sponsor in the form of Kingsley Napley: a leading UK law firm. They are taking part in their first ever league this season and currently doing far better than expectations. Coming ...

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:27:57 +0000
Giving donkeys a helping hand by Gemma Foord, Farringtons School
Donkeys might not be everyone’s first choice of animal but Dr Elisabeth Svendsen, the founder of the Donkey Sanctuary, loved them.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:15:56 +0000
Two arrested after crack cocaine and heroin found in Wandsworth
Two people have been arrested after 200 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin was found in Wandsworth.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:50:57 +0000
Storm Franklin: Met Office hour-by-hour London forecast
Storm Franklin has hit in London today - and the Met Office has issued a yellow warning.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:57:06 +0000
Storm Franklin to strike south London as yellow warning issued by Met Office
Storm Franklin is set to strike the UK just days after Storm Eunice destroyed buildings and left 1.4 million homes without power.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 09:35:58 +0000
Rapper Dave’s O2 arena concerts postponed after Storm Eunice damage
Rapper Dave’s upcoming O2 arena concerts have been postponed after parts of the London venue’s roof was ripped off by Storm Eunice.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Epping hotel that was regular stop for London-bound coaches
The Cock Hotel, Epping, seen above at the turn of the 20th century.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Renault Greenwich driver caught drink driving in Tower Hamlets
The driver of a Renault from Greenwich has been fined and disqualified after being caught drink driving in Tower Hamlets.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Houses for sale Greenwich Zoopla: Terrace with panoramic London views
This multi-million pound terraced stunner is one of the most expensive for sale in Greenwich on Zoopla right now.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Lewisham introduces free 12-week weight loss programme
Lewisham council will pilot a new 12-week weight management programme tailored to people of Black African and Caribbean heritage.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Miss Marple and when unions almost closed Elstree Studios
Well we have held onto the wreckage for another week and can you believe February is almost over? At this rate Easter Eggs are just around the corner in shops. Personally I love to wish winter over until a friend reminded me I am wishing what is left...

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 22:36:57 +0000
SBTV founder Jamal Edwards dead aged 31 as music stars pay tribute to 'legend'
SB.TV confirmed the news on Sunday night, although details surrounding his death are not known at this time.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:37:53 +0000
Brits 'bemused' by one detail as Queen tests positive for Covid
The monarch has tested positive for the virus and is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms”.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:26:58 +0000
Boris Johnson breaks silence after Queen tests positive for Covid
Buckingham Palace has today announced that the Queen has tested positive for Covid-19.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 13:14:12 +0000
'God Save the Queen' - Queen inundated with support amid Covid diagnosis
Buckingham Palace has today announced that the Queen has tested positive for Covid.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 12:41:30 +0000
The Queen tests positive: Which members of the Royal Family have had Covid?
Buckingham Palace has today announced that the Queen has tested positive for Covid-19.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 11:50:31 +0000
The Queen has tested positive for Covid - what we know so far
Buckingham Palace has today announced that the Queen has tested positive for Covid-19.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
LEGO and PlayStation reveal new Horizon Forbidden West LEGO set - How to get yours
Fans of Horizon Forbidden West can enjoy the videogame in brick form with the 1,222-piece LEGO set.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
See the incredible Scottish castle with private chef, yacht and DJ - how to book
You can live like royalty in this stunning Scottish castle owned by Scottish artist Stuart and Nikki McAlpine Miller. How you can book your luxury getaway.

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday February 20
The middle aisle of both Aldi and Lidl are popular with shoppers keen to find a bargain on anything from gardening tools to clothing.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 09:03:47 +0000
Storm Eunice clear-up as wind warnings remain for south London: Recap
A yellow wind warning has been issued as south London deal with the aftermath of Storm Eunice.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Calls for bridge connecting residents to Catford to be rebuilt
Catford residents are divided over whether a lost bridge that would connect hundreds of homes to the town centre should be rebuilt.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:10:00 +0000
Royal Mail, Hermes and Amazon: UK parcel firms ranked from best to worst
The best and worst parcel delivery services in the UK have been revealed in a new poll.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:01:00 +0000
Royal Mail, Hermes and Amazon: UK parcel firms ranked from best to worst
The best and worst parcel delivery services in the UK have been revealed in a new poll.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 21:00:13 +0000
Storm Eunice strikes London with 70mph winds- Elukijha Pirapakaran, GGSK college
Storm Eunice wreaks havoc across London causing damage to buildings and endangering lives.

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 20:05:47 +0000
Dave O2 arena concerts postponed – what to do if you have tickets
Rapper Dave has been forced to postpone O2 arena concerts after Storm Eunice damage to the venue – here’s what to do if you have tickets.



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