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Mon, 02 May 2022 09:59:59 +0100
Eid-ul-Fitr 2022
Today is the day where all Muslims gather with family and friends as it is Eid-ul-Fitr.

Mon, 02 May 2022 09:58:04 +0100
Is it good to learn another language?
Bilingualism, is a term that refers to a person who can speak two or more languages. But is it good to learn another language?

Mon, 02 May 2022 09:58:47 +0100
Missing girl, 12, last seen in Lewisham two days ago
A 12-year-old girl is missing from her home in Lewisham.

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Independent Hendon candidate will be 'voice for residents'
Independent candidate Franca Oliffe wants to go “back to grassroots” and be an “advocate for residents” if she wins a seat on Barnet Council next week.

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Haringey Council dug up 200 newly-planted trees on Earth Day
A local voluntary group has criticised Haringey Council for removing 200 newly-planted trees from Finsbury Park on Earth Day.

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
The candidate banned from contacting Waltham Forest Council
A man banned from contacting council staff for six months is hoping to be elected as a councillor next week.

Mon, 02 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Bromley man quits Waitrose job to help Ukrainians
A Bromley man has quit his job and flown out to Poland to assist with humanitarian aid following the war between Ukraine and Russia.

Mon, 02 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
BMW Erith driver fined for doubling speed limit in Greenwich
THE driver of a BMW has been fined more than £1,300 after being caught speeding double the road limit in Greenwich.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 23:22:28 +0100
Jez Butterworth's "Jerusalem" Play Review - Karina Reed (Tiffin School)
It’s the play that has been described as "the greatest British play of the [21st] century" and one of the "best plays of all time" - a decade after its first run, Jerusalem is back on in the West End.

Sun, 01 May 2022 22:41:55 +0100
Chocolate Nation - Arni Kumar GGSK
Dive into the depths of Belgium chocolate as you find out the history and production secrets in Chocolate Nation in Belgium.

Sun, 01 May 2022 22:39:35 +0100
Having a job as a teenager teaches you more than you think about real life.
Ever since I was around twelve, I’ve dreamed of having a job and earning my own money and I finally found myself a weekend job when I turned sixteen. I think there's nothing more rewarding than being paid for your hard work whether it's stacking sh...

Sun, 01 May 2022 22:08:47 +0100
Help sea animals.
Aquatic animals are suffering whilst swimming and eating.

Sun, 01 May 2022 22:03:38 +0100
environment
Nature is part of our everyday lives.

Sun, 01 May 2022 21:47:24 +0100
Music
Korean pop is a type of music in which people listen to every day and night.

Sun, 01 May 2022 21:45:02 +0100
Clutter, clutter clutter Faith Cunningham Bancroft's School
How many times have you looked at that growing hodepodge of clothes, books and papers sitting on the bottom of the stairs? At first, it was a small job which is why you put it off but now it is snowballing. Fear not, for you are not alone,  73% of...

Sun, 01 May 2022 22:31:35 +0100
Oklahoma! at the Young Vic by Francesca Ratcliffe, Sydenham High School
At the Young Vic theatre on London's southbank, the old favourite musical Oklahoma! has taken to the stage with a whole new feel. Written originally by the duo Rogers and Hammerstein (in addition to the classic 'The Sound of Music') the musical fi...

Sun, 01 May 2022 19:51:50 +0100
Loving the planet from your weekly shop, Isabella Keane, St Michael's
Fair-well is a food delivery service organised by Jerilee and Claire. I spoke to one of their workers, Jo who was parked at the end of my road.

Sun, 01 May 2022 19:48:47 +0100
Greenwich High Road stabbing: Lewisham man arrested
A 29-year-old man from Lewisham has been arrested after a stabbing in Greenwich.

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Wild things: Looking forward to the return of the avian endurance champion
Our Wild Things columnist Eric Brown describes his excitement waiting for a favourite bird to arrive from Africa and suggests a course of action to prevent its numbers falling any further.

Sun, 01 May 2022 17:34:32 +0100
Interview of current GCSE Year 11 student
I have interviewed a current Year 11 student at a school in Walthamstow and they have gave their views on their upcoming GCSE exams that they will sit in upcoming weeks.

Sun, 01 May 2022 17:00:00 +0100
What ifs of history including John F Kennedy and Adolf Hitler
The great what ifs of history always make for an interesting discussion.

Sun, 01 May 2022 16:50:26 +0100
Noice concerns at Muswell Hill bar owner's licence bid
A bid to relax the licence of a Muswell Hill night spot has run into objections from neighbours complaining of noise and antisocial behaviour.

Sun, 01 May 2022 16:31:02 +0100
Wembley head says girls 'don’t like' subjects like physics
The “UK’s strictest headteacher” has suggested girls are unlikely to pursue physics because they don’t like “hard maths”.

Sun, 01 May 2022 16:25:23 +0100
Court Road Orpington: Motorcyclist taken to hospital after car crash
An 18-year-old motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a car in Orpington.

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:06:56 +0100
Learning and overcoming Toxic Masculinity
An overall insight on the topic of 'Toxic masculinity and how to overcome it and what the examples and causes can be.

Sun, 01 May 2022 16:25:05 +0100
New Normal - Shray SGS
A new normal is the state to which humankind settles following a global crisis

Sun, 01 May 2022 16:54:43 +0100
Popular Netflix show ‘Heartstopper’ review
Almost two weeks ago, a new show has been released called Heartstopper, adapted by the graphic novels that has been made by Alice Oseman.

Sun, 01 May 2022 16:04:40 +0100
Shortage of Sunflower Oil
Due to the conflict in Ukraine, sunflower oil has become a national crisis as there has been a shortage of sunflower oil in UK supermarkets.

Sun, 01 May 2022 15:57:52 +0100
Why You Should Visit Notting Hill - Rosa Snow, KGS
When the place ‘Notting Hill’ comes to mind, many think of the elegant, yet posh, area of London  from the film of the same name, starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant. But it’s so much more than that - it’s a place full of art and culture.

Sun, 01 May 2022 15:19:39 +0100
“The pearl is the queen of gems and the gem of queens” ~ Grace Kelly - Victoria Nevermore’s classic and timeless pearl jewellery collection - Charlotte Reed, Radnor House Twickenham
Pearls. The epitome of elegance and class in the jewellery world. Pearls are utterly timeless, worn throughout history and never going out of style. From the first pearl jewellery given as a gift in Ancient China as early as 2300 BC to popular neckla...

Sun, 01 May 2022 14:43:24 +0100
Brookhill Road Woolwich: Man taken to hospital after fight
A man has been taken to hospital after a fight broke out in Woolwich.

Sun, 01 May 2022 13:29:50 +0100
Greenwich High Road stabbing: Man dies after fight
A man has been stabbed to death after a "fight outside a bar" in Greenwich.

Sun, 01 May 2022 13:22:17 +0100
diamond debutante! - Victoria Nevermore’s exquisite Bridgerton inspired collection - Charlotte Reed, Radnor House Twickenham
It’s certainly accurate to say that Bridgerton has gripped Netflix watchers all over the world. The grandeur, the luxury and oh the DRAMA! We have definitely all devoured the series, occasionally finding ourselves wistful, wishing that we were sele...

Sun, 01 May 2022 11:15:34 +0100
Deepdene Road Welling: Pictures from the scene after fire
A man and a woman have been treated by ambulance crews after escaping a house fire in Welling.

Sun, 01 May 2022 10:46:43 +0100
Greenwich train station closed after stabbing
TRAIN services are cancelled this morning after a stabbing near Greenwich station.

Sun, 01 May 2022 10:02:01 +0100
River Gardens Walk Greenwich: Two escape after flat fire
A fire broke out at a tenth-floor flat this morning in Greenwich. 

Sun, 01 May 2022 09:25:59 +0100
Greenwich High Road stabbing: Man in his 30s dies
A man aged in his 30s has died after being stabbed in Greenwich.

Sun, 01 May 2022 09:01:13 +0100
Deepdene Road Welling: Two treated after house fire
A man and a woman have been treated by ambulance crews after escaping a house fire in Welling.

Sun, 01 May 2022 08:47:10 +0100
New Priest for St Anne's by Lauren Clarke, Nottign Hill & Ealing High School
Since the retirement of Fr Nigel Worn, St Anne’s Kew Green, has been in an Interregnum.

Sun, 01 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Greenwich's £3 million home next to Greenwich Park
The six-bed victorian is on the market now for £3 million.

Sun, 01 May 2022 08:00:00 +0100
Loughton building and drinking fountain survived 150 years
This building on the corner of Station Road stands alone and pre-dates Lopping Hall (built 1884).

Sun, 01 May 2022 07:47:46 +0100
The Duke Of Edinburgh Award-Oluwatobi Odugbemi Croydon High school
The Duke of Edinburgh scheme is a great one for all young people. From 2020-21 alone 330,000 people continued with their DofE activities. This was an astonishing amount considering the massive impact of Covid on young people. The Duke of Edinburgh aw...

Sun, 01 May 2022 07:00:00 +0100
Police officer accused of GBH after using Taser named for first time
A police officer charged with causing grievous bodily harm after tasering a man in Finsbury Park has been named for the first time.

Sun, 01 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Lidl Woolwich cigarette litterer slapped with fine in court
The litterer of a cigarette outside the Lidl supermarket in Woolwich town centre has been slapped with a hefty fine in court.

Sun, 01 May 2022 05:00:00 +0100
Man ‘sick to death of 477 bus' between Dartford and Orpington
A passenger has said he is “sick to death with the appalling service” of the 477 bus service between Dartford and Orpington.

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:34:23 +0100
Do Fairy tales affect Children's Perception of Reality?, Sushmita Kakodkar, Gumley House Convent School
Once upon a time, I’m sure all of us had childhood fantasies, some dreamt that a prince charming would come riding on a white horse and save them, while others dreamt of having supernatural powers but ah ! than the reality hits. Tales and stories d...

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:10:28 +0100
Sparkle like a Soprano! - Victoria Nevermore’s stunning Victorian Opera inspired jewellery collection - Charlotte Reed, Radnor House Twickenham
Have you ever stood in a theatre, gazing around at all the grandeur and detail in the decorations, marvelling at the size of the audience, taking in a deep breath to deliver your first note to an eager audience, desperate to hear your voice? Not many...

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:00:00 +0100
Psycho and the horror secret that Hitchcock understood
Well, my fellow travellers down Memory Lane, we have survived another week and once again it gives me a chance to name drop - albeit names from the past.

Sun, 01 May 2022 17:15:55 +0100
Fox walks into ex-Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac’s house and steals trainer
Cheeky fox filmed walking into the home of ex-Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac – just watch what he does next.

Sun, 01 May 2022 12:19:58 +0100
Which? and Action Fraud warning over fake Martin Lewis investment scheme scams
Action Fraud and Which? have warned of an increase in fake emails and adverts fraudulently using Martin Lewis’ image



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