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Sat, 26 Feb 2022 17:02:32 +0000
A stunning view into wildlife- Jack Beales, Reigate College
I recently visited the Wildlife Photographer of the year 2021 exhibition at The Natural History Museum, which was an outstanding experience.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 09:51:47 +0100
Westward Ho! - Your Next Summer Holiday? Holly Goodchild
The last day of term, lounging in the classroom, chatting with friends with the usual, ‘What are you doing this Easter?’. Everyone seemed generally excited for their school break, however, I did make one observation: any time the word ‘staycati...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 08:41:08 +0100
Swapping borscht for boxes, Freddie McIntosh, Hampton School
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, Prosperity, the Ukrainian restaurant in Twickenham, has changed its purpose and become a centre for donations of humanitarian aid.  This small restaurant has become a big voluntary operation, receiving donat...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Looking back at Pimp Hall in east London and its secret tunnel
A view of Pimp Hall, dovecote and barn from the 19th century.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Best fish and chips near Bromley according to TripAdvisor reviews
If you fancy a fish supper across the Bank Holiday weekend, here are the top places on your doorstep according to Tripadvisor reviews.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 07:00:47 +0100
Eid - Wilson's School - Ali Abdul-Gafoor
May Day for most. Eid-ul-Fitr for many. Billions of Muslims around the world are gearing up and preparing for this day after a month of fasting for their Lord. Their hands raised to heaven, they ask God for goodness in this life and in the Hereafter,...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 06:24:21 +0100
The best bucket list day trips for your summer- Arjun Deepak, Wilson's School
With summer round the corner and people eager to make up for two years of missed summers, here are the best day trips from London for your summer.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:35:40 +0100
Relaxing is just as important as revising, by Sia Kalia, Bancroft’s School
With exam season fast approaching, tests seem to feel like the only things that matter. Yet, it is important to look after your mental health too.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Greenwich: Top places for bottomless brunch
Are you looking for a great bottomless brunch spot in Greenwich this weekend?

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
McDonald's Catford: Bexley man in court for three crimes
A man from Bexley has appeared in court after committing not one, not two, but THREE different crimes at a McDonald’s restaurant in Lewisham.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Southwest London’s NHS services during bank holiday
The NHS is reminding southwest Londoners of the services and resources available during the May bank holiday weekend.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:48:51 +0100
A Beautiful Nightmare; Kuchisake-onna (Rodah M, Townley)
When considering spirits, British ghouls and ghosts are relatively tame compared to the supernatural class of entities that call Japan home. In folklore, they're known as yokai, monsters that range from clawed and bloody to beautiful and dangerous; t...

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:49:12 +0100
History Of Vaisakhi- Sukhpreet Jagdeo Gumley House School
Vaisakhi marks the beginning of the new year for Sikhs all around the world, where many go to the Gurdwara (the Sikh temple) in order to give thanks and pray to God.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 08:36:21 +0100
ABBA lose out on most streamed Eurovision song of all time
The Swedish group's pop classic Waterloo came in second place to a song from the Netherlands

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0100
May Bank Holiday supermarket hours: Aldi, Tesco Lidl, Sainsburys and more
Don't get caught out by the bank holiday weekend and see the supermarkets opening hours.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:34:07 +0100
An Anniversary: To All Shakespeare's Women by Amelia Jones - Latymer
‘To be, or not to be?’

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 23:42:06 +0100
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14, the golden bar of TV
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 has ended as Willow Pill slaughtered her way to the crown, becoming the second trans winner of a regular US season.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 23:09:05 +0100
Saiakunana gallery, Tia Melville Highams Park School
Saiakunana gallery, located on Redchurch street, is a unique contemporary art gallery founded and owned completely by the artist herself through self financing. 

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 23:03:41 +0100
May Day Celebrations- Alana Brown, Newstead Wood School
With the first day of May approaching soon, it is important to learn about the many different celebrations and festivities that span across millennia to form May Day.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 22:23:17 +0100
Delving into the world of interpreting (Townley Grammar School - Nahiyat Q.)
London is a bustling city, bursting with a high level of multi-culturalism and diversity - with this, comes numerous different languages that are spoken. So for those that don't speak English, interpreters come into place. The role of an interpreter ...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 22:19:13 +0100
Are holidays really just a waste?
As Covid restrictions ease and international travel returns to popularity, we have to ask ourselves: are holidays a waste?

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:58:19 +0100
Keya Gupta, Wimbledon High School
The University Roehampton hosts a young writers programme every year for school students which involves sessions about creative writing that provide a refreshing take on becoming a ‘young writer’. The sessions are informative and equally entert...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 22:14:51 +0100
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore review - Vivia Shukla, Newstead Wood School
A new thrill of exhilaration has been brought into the cinemas with the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. Starring Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander and Jude Law as Professor Albus Dumbledore, many Harry Potter fans have been swa...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 22:09:41 +0100
Labour of Love - by Olivia Carter, Saint Bedes
How the charitable and dedicated work of a group of friends has blossomed into true labour of love.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:37:30 +0100
Ramadan & Eid 2022 - Hadi Younas, Greenshaw High School
With the Holy month of Ramadan nearing to an end, Muslims all over the world and in London are gearing to celebrate with pride and peace, as the celebration of Eid dates the day directly after the end of Ramadan, serving as a blissful reward to those...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:31:57 +0100
Dracula: More than a man with a cape- Anna Pesala NWS
Dracula. The name probably sends a shiver scampering down your spine as images of a pale man with gleaming white fangs and blood smeared lips come to mind. That’s probably all you think about, right? But this book is not centred on him and is reall...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:16:03 +0100
Gunnersbury Park: Museum Reopening by Elaha Moosa Gumley House School
The newly renovated museum in Gunnersbury Park is housed in a 19th-century mansion, once owned by the Rothschild family. It has an incredibly varied collection of around 50,000 museum and archive items that provide an insight into the heritage and cu...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:08:52 +0100
Impacts of Social Media, Caroline Valentine, Gumley House
Phones may become incredibly tempting at times, especially while watching a Netflix series or when simply scrolling through TikTok!

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:57:13 +0100
Soothing Troubled Young Minds
Canst thou not minister to a mind diseased,

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:21:34 +0100
Sport in School - Arushi Treanor, James Allen's Girls' School
I’m sure you’ve heard a million times why, and how sport is beneficial for us; it relaxes us, it helps us sleep… blah blah blah. But there are many benefits to sport in school as well, which makes it arguably one of the most important subjects ...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:28:57 +0100
Causes and way to get rid of stress?-Kanipa Kavithan Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Stress is tension caused by pressure on a person.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:07:06 +0100
Everything We Know So Far About Qatar 2022 World Cup - Haayed A, Wilson's School
The football Qatar World Cup 2022 is almost ready to kick-off later this year. Set to be the largest sporting event for the UK since last year’s Euro championship, with the England team taking on Iran on the opening day itself, here are the key det...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:34:02 +0100
3 YA Book to Read by Zubayda Alege from Townley Grammar
Now that my mocks, which halted normality and turned my life into study, study, sleep; repeat are over I want to get back to interests. One I missed out on during the stress filled week was reading, an absolute pleasure of mine. So, for anyone thatâ€...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:07:09 +0100
The Mousetrap: Have you dunnit? - Kathryn T, Townley Grammar
Many of us have become accustomed to evenings in front of the TV, particularly over lockdown, and detective drama has become ever more popular, with shows such as Whitechapel, Line of Duty and Sherlock enjoying great success. But who would pass up th...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:06:57 +0100
How successful was ‘The Batman’? | Shivkaran Brar, Reach Academy Feltham
Please be advised the following analysis will contain mild spoilers of The Batman.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:28:07 +0100
The Joy of Radio, Harvey Walsh-Whitfield, Tiffin School
Despite the world that we live in today becoming increasing digital, I still find there is a great joy that one gets listening to radio.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:03:35 +0100
How effective are political flyers in persuading young voters? By Sharanya Narasimhan, Wimbledon High School
'A vote for Labour or the Lib Dems is a vote to vandalise Wimbledon'

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:53:29 +0100
Royal Park Angers Dog Walkers - Annie Martin St Catherine's School
Over the next few weeks in the month of May, over 100 deer will be born in Bushy Park.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:44:31 +0100
East Sheen's best loved pub re-opens by Joel Hawker, Hampton
One of East Sheen’s best-loved pubs which has been closed for the last six months following a row over its management is finally set to re-open in mid-May.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:09:57 +0100
Interview: Sarah Jones MP - Vatsa Dubey, Whitgift School
Croydon Central’s MP, Sarah Jones, discussed her views on a range of issues including crime, regeneration, legislation surrounding protests, and education.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:48:03 +0100
Surprising contender for premier league top 6 spots.
The race for top 4 is looking ever more exciting following Manchester United's 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:17:31 +0100
Man city and Real madrid play an instant classic
Man city won 4-3 against Real madrid

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:09:30 +0100
Lewisham: Man arrested for stalking and fraud offences
A man has been arrested for fraud and stalking offences after making a report at Lewisham police station about a separate matter.

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:55:23 +0100
LPGS Mock Trial 2022 - Abbie Dorey, Langley Park School for Girls
This week at Langley Park School for Girls, we had the pleasure of watching and taking part in a mock trial.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:31:05 +0100
Girl missing from Lewisham since last week
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing 17-year-old girl from Lewisham.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:35:28 +0100
Calories on Menus - Good or Bad? Sam Whitfield Teddington School
Though the coronavirus pandemic seems to be fading away, the obesity epidemic is certainly not. 63% of adults in England are overweight or obese, in fact, 40% of children leave school overweight or obese. What’s most shocking, is obesity in 4–5-y...

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:21:39 +0100
Love Reigate celebrates St George's Day - Abigail Rayner, St Bede's School
On Saturday 23 April 2022, Reigate’s historic road tunnel was transformed into a bustling St George’s Day Market. Organised by Love Reigate, the community event was the ideal opportunity to bring local business, charities and families together.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:07:40 +0100
Wilton Road Abbey Wood: Man arrested after teen, 17, raped
A man has been arrested after a 17-year-old teenager was raped in Abbey Wood.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:39:11 +0100
Teen inappropriately touched on Bexley bus
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following allegations of inappropriate touching on a Bexley bus.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:00:32 +0100
Model Making
I build and paint warhammer. This article will tell you about how to get started and what warhammer is all about!



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