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Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:47:48 +0100
“Windowology: New Architectural Views From Japan” Exhibition - Caley Collins, Francis Holland
Japan House London is currently hosting the “Windowology” exhibition by the Tokyo based Window Research Institute, which explores the impact windows have on everyday life, art, literature, film and architecture, and will continue until 24 April 2...

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:23:34 +0100
London Underground: London Overground closed
Check to see the Tube service this morning.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Tom Walker review: Artist triumphed his show at the Omera in Southwark
Although the national lockdown seems like centuries ago, one activity I certainly missed during this unprecedented time, was attending a good old fashioned music gig.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:21:30 +0100
The Queen will attend Prince Philip service in person, Buckingham Palace confirm
The farewell to Philip in St George’s Chapel last April was limited to just 30 people in the midst of the pandemic and mass singing was banned.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:55:27 +0100
White Paper: Schools asked to stay open longer to boost catch-up
Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi thinks this plan would help pupils who have fallen behind.

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 08:10:43 +0100
Large PS5 stock drops expected in UK this April
New PlayStation5 stock dropped at BT, EE, Amazon, Asda and Game last week

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:01:00 +0100
BBC to broadcast Prince Philip memorial as his wishes finally granted one year after death
The service at Westminster Abbey will be broadcast live on BBC One and will feature elements Prince Philip planned for his own funeral.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 23:17:25 +0100
Monopoly Lifesized, Wiktoria Albrycht
I Had the amazing opportunity to experience Monopoly Life sized with my mum. It is located on Tottenham Court Road by Goodge Street station and is an experience of a lifetime.  It also has its own restaurant and bar called The Top Hat located inside...

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 22:05:22 +0100
Schools Supplies to Improve Lives, Sally Hamilton, Radnor House
Radnor house has been collecting school equipment for local refugees this month to help them to learn and develop in their new home.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 22:01:49 +0100
Chris Grayling MP: Fighting for Epsom and Ewell - Peter Heller, Dulwich College
Chris Grayling MP is a busy man. No longer a member of Cabinet, he now dedicates his time to working for his constituency of Epsom and Ewell, which he has represented since 2001. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mr Grayling and I talked to him abou...

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:20:55 +0100
Why everything you experience is a lie
We trust our senses to be completely accurate, yet this assumption is just that: an assumption. Given this, how should we repond?

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:27:45 +0100
Reading Festival - Oscar Davis, Latymer Upper School
With public exams just around the corner; students are bound to have their heads buried in books for the next few months. However some students may instead have their heads buried in sand waiting for their reward of Summer. With the warm weather alre...

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:13:47 +0100
London Museums
A summary of some of London's museums.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:08:32 +0100
Hamilton's woes continue in 2022 Ayman Chowdhury St Olave's Grammar School
Jaws hit the floor at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on Saturday evening as Lewis Hamilton had failed to make it out of Q1 for the first time since the 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix. But after finishing the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix down in P10, Hamilton dec...

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:52:56 +0100
Friends for Life? By Nadya Edwards, St Bede's
What wakes you up everyday and keeps you moving? For the overwhelming majority of teenagers, it’s friendships. So, what makes a good friend, and what value do we place on the bonds we have formed throughout high school?

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:24:09 +0100
Wheels vs. Doors By Nadya Edwards, Saint Bede's
Wheels vs. Doors

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:00:58 +0100
Soaring Temperatures Leads Many Londoners Flocking to Local Green Spaces - Evie Casemore, Tiffin School
In the past week, temperatures in the UK have soared much higher than the average for March with what experts are calling a ‘mini heatwave’.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:52:41 +0100
‘Teachers thrash students at Gumley House’ Martina Quinzo Gumley House
On Friday the 25th of March, under the warm and bright sun that had been a frequent visitor that week, eager secondary students lined up to deposit money for charity in a bucket. What for, you may ask? The students were congregating by the Gumley net...

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 18:00:22 +0000
Ramadan 2022
Ramadan is a spiritual time for Muslims around the globe and the holy month begins this year on Saturday 3rd of April 2022. Many Muslim pupils look forward to this month of fasting and engaging in prayers, as part of the 5 pillars of Islam.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:06:03 +0100
Twickenham's First Pret - Annie Martin St Catherine's School
With Twickenham’s Heath Road and King Street already having all the big names, it seemed about time that the local area had its own Pret.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:19:27 +0100
School of Rock Review - Rosa Snow, KGS
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning musical School of Rock, known for its catchy songs and talented child performers, is currently on tour in the UK. I was lucky enough to win tickets to see it for myself at The New Wimbledon Theatre, and it was ce...

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:34:52 +0100
BBC's Great British Menu 2022 final: meet Spencer from Essex and The Ritz London
It's finals week on BBC's Great British Menu, here's everything you need to know about Spencer Metzger from Essex, head chef at The Ritz London.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:22:15 +0100
Boris Becker ‘embarrassed’ at being made bankrupt, court told
Tennis star Boris Becker has told a jury he was “shocked” and “embarrassed” after he was declared bankrupt days before commentating on the Wimbledon tournament.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:55:27 +0100
My confusion over Corona isolation rules by Zubayda from TG
As many of you may know, rules for self-isolation with coronavirus have changed. I thought a person could choose whether to self-isolate or not even if they have symptoms. Test positive on a lateral flow or live in the house with a person who has tes...

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:07:44 +0100
Roman Abramovich, Ukraine negotiators suffer suspected poisoning symptoms
Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators have been the victims of suspected poisoning according to reports.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:53:52 +0100
Wembley tower blocks passed despite royal box security fears
Plans for a huge tower block in the shadow of Wembley have been given the green light by Sadiq Khan, despite fears new residents will be able to see into the stadium. 

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:43:06 +0100
Harlow leaseholders face £30k repair bills despite cost cap
Leaseholders say they are "depressed" and losing sleep over bills of up to £30,000 for repairs.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:08:41 +0100
Crown Pub Bromley ready to open after huge investment
A pub in Bromley is ready to open its doors after a huge investment was made to the property.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of Queen visiting Walthamstow on Diamond Jubilee tour
The Queen received the warmest of welcomes from hundreds of young people as she arrived in Walthamstow on her Diamond Jubilee tour.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0100
Memories of Epping Forest council's plan to buy a police station
It's five year ago this week since a local authority agreed to look into the possibility of being a disused police station.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 19:15:26 +0100
Mamma Mia Review: An ABBA-solutely Astounding Experience by Amelia Jones - Latymer
Mamma Mia the Musical seized London by a storm this year, selling over 65 million tickets worldwide, and grossing nearly £3 billion, since its 1999 debut. In a flashy, modernised iteration, staged in the resplendent Grand Opera House, the musical ex...

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:40:48 +0100
Girl missing from Sutton
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing girl from Sutton.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:39:38 +0100
Dartford mum wins Kent ‘Young Business Woman of the Year’
A Dartford mum has transformed from a school teaching assistant into the owner of a private tutoring company managing 60 tutors.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:20:03 +0100
New Inflata Nation Colindale launch day delayed
An inflatable theme park that was set to open this week has delayed its launch date.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:51:01 +0100
Community Aid For Ukraine - Flynn Hinchcliffe, Hampton School
Amidst the tragedy and pain of the invasion currently raging through Ukraine, the business owners of Church Street in Twickenham have put up a beautiful array of Ukrainian flags in support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people during this difficul...

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:05:41 +0100
Glossier’s newest shop opens in London by Nina Kramarz, St Catherines School
Due to the rising popularity of the brand, Glossier has opened up a permanent shop in Covent Garden, London.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:06:20 +0100
Local walks every Saturday: Parkrun! (Nahiyat Q. - Townley Grammar School)
If you're looking to undertake a new athletic pursuit, Parkrun might just be what you need - it is an event that takes place every Saturday, where you can choose to walk, run or jog 5k. There's no requirements for speed or clothes - it is just about ...

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:50:36 +0100
Fire breaks out at Harrow house after phone battery explodes
Firefighters believe that a charging phone was the trigger of afire that damaged the ground floor of a house.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:37:00 +0100
Bounds Green bowling clubhouse destroyed in fire
A fire at a bowls club is being investigated by the police and fire service.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:37:09 +0100
Top Boy season 4
Top Boys follows adults & youth who live in central London and make their way in life through drug dealing and gang activities. It follows main characters Dushane, Sully and Jamie closely. The show allows fans to see other sides of drug dealing and w...

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:10:02 +0100
Zoopla £3 million cottage for sale on Bromley's most expensive street
The house is on Forest Ridge, known as Bromley's most expensive street.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:25:35 +0100
'No plans' for McVitie's job cuts in Harlesden
A London biscuit factory has reassured staff there are no plans to cut jobs after it emerged dozens of roles could be lost at a sister site in the North West.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:22:53 +0100
Woolwich man fined after dropping cigarette outside Sainsbury’s
A man from Woolwich has been fined almost £400 after dropping a cigarette outside Sainsbury’s.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 13:01:02 +0100
Lewisham man pays £635 fine after drink driving in Southwark
A man has been fined £635 in court after drink driving in Southwark.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:05:23 +0100
Northern Line Bank branch on schedule for reopening
The Bank branch of the Northern Line is on course to reopen in mid-May, with work on Bank station now at the halfway mark according to TfL.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 12:05:32 +0100
Four arrested after knife fight in Croydon
Four males have been arrested after lethal weapons were recovered by officers in Croydon.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:56:40 +0100
Safety warning over changes to A1000 cycle lane in Finchley
Opposition councillors have warned that proposed changes to the A1000 cycle lane in Finchley will make it “less safe”.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:43:22 +0100
Water leak and global supply chain issues delayed City Hall relocation
City Hall’s disaster-laden relocation to east London was delayed by a series of setbacks including the discovery of a water leak and global supply chain issues, the London Assembly has been told.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:13:04 +0100
'Significant demand' blamed as North Mid fails to meet A&E targets
One third of accident and emergency (A&E) patients had to wait longer than four hours to be treated at North Middlesex University Hospital last month – well below the national target.

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:12:32 +0100
Morden: Man taken to hospital after maisonette fire
A man has been taken to hospital after being rescued from a maisonette fire in Morden.



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