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Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000
New team to lock Havering parks due to start ‘from next year’
A new team hired to lock up Havering's parks is expected to start in the new year - paid for by enforcing littering and dog fouling rules.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:41:19 +0000
London Underground Red Line: Central line severely delayed
Check the Tube services this morning.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:24:20 +0000
Chinese app TikTok warns not to eat these sweets during Halloween
TikTok, a Chinese app mainly used by American and British people, has warned of drugged sweets to be handed out this years Halloween. While this is mostly focused in America, there are also rumours spreading, stating that these will also be used in ...

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Terminally ill woman ‘can’t spend Christmas imprisoned’ in Bromley flat
A woman who was given three or four months to live 15 months ago says she has not felt fresh air for more than a year as she has been “imprisoned in an unsuitable flat” under the care of Bromley Council.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:08:00 +0000
Greenwich house prices: Average house prices rise by £2,000
The latest data from the government department reveals that in August 2022 average house prices in Greenwich reached £447,444.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:13:35 +0000
Shooters Hill Road Blackheath crash: Recap
A crash between a car and a motorbike on Shooters Hill Road in Blackheath, according to AA maps.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:26:22 +0000
A20 Sidcup cyclist crash: Recap
A cyclist has suffered a 'medical episode' on the A20 in Sidcup.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:02:34 +0000
Fatal stabbing in Wembley: Murder investigation launched
A murder investigation has been launched after a man suffered fatal stab wounds in Wembley.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:38:05 +0000
Warning over Bonfire Night at Primrose Hill
One of London’s most popular vantage points for viewing fireworks across the city will close at 10pm on Bonfire Night. 

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:25:27 +0000
How to recycle your running shoes in Brent
A Brent leisure centre has joined a campaign to aiming to keep a million pairs of trainers out of landfill.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 22:19:27 +0000
Railton Road Brixton shooting: Two killed
Two people have been killed after a shooting in south London.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:31:31 +0000
Sefali's Story -Lakshmi Moran- Gumley House
Sefali Dhani is a carer for both of her elderly parents Surawasti Dhani (82) and Ram Dhani (84) as well as being a dedicated yoga teacher. She uses these skills to help her in her caring role, not only for her parents but for the wider community she...

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:24:29 +0000
Recovery from a fire in Morden Hall Park- Martha Mannix, Ursuline High school
The National Trust Park has made a swift recovery from a recent fire that happened in July in an area of grass within its grounds.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 19:17:05 +0000
Ealing wildlife photography exhibition
Ealing wildlife group's photography competition come to a close as winners are announced and displayed in Walpole park

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:29:37 +0000
44-year-old man broke triathlon world record to raise money to stop knife crime - Nihithan Vasudevan, Wilson's School
On the 24th July 44-year-old Mark Jones, born in Croydon, broke the world record for most standard distance Triathlons completed in 7 days, doing 22 Olympic-length Triathlons. For reference, that entails swimming 33000m, biking 880000m, and running 2...

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:39:50 +0000
Tiktok is good for teenagers - Lois England - Notre Dame
In contrast to current belief that social media negatively effects young people, the popular social media app TikTok has contributed to the rise in teenagers reading for fun. Tiktok has become the go to social media app for teenagers and young people...

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:32:59 +0000
The Florence Nightingale Museum: Review by Annie Campbell, Notre Dame School
The Florence Nightingale Museum is a phenomenal experience that everybody needs to visit in their lifetime. It illustrates the life story of Florence Nightingale, a British nurse and statistician who paved the way for modern nursing today.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:19:08 +0000
Talking About the Cost-of-Living Crisis, Jessica Reeves, Ursuline
The cost-of-living crisis, over the past year, has drowned the UK and other areas in the world alike in a terrifyingly strong tide of doubt, hardships and fear due to the conflict in Ukraine. 1/10 UK citizens are affected more then ever by this issue...

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:10:55 +0000
Lower Marsh Street Lambeth stabbing: Victim named by police
A murder victim who was stabbed following an altercation between two groups of men outside a restaurant in London has been named, the Metropolitan Police said.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:03:48 +0000
Lifting Spirits from the Sofa: Dogs Jessica Reeves Ursuline
Owning and caring for a dog is something I can confirm is a brilliant experience, something many people across this country would agree with me on. A study taken in 2019 revealed that dog owners are nearly 4 times more likely to reach their daily phy...

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:31:18 +0000
RAG Week at Rosebery - Abi Harvey, Rosebery School
Rosebery rag week - an annual charity event that takes place the last week before the October half term. It's a week that sees the whole school community come together to raise money for charities which this year included: Period Poverty, Show Racism...

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:53:45 +0000
The Addams Family - A triumph for BROS! by Tom Price, Kingston Grammar
Halloween was brought to the Richmond Theatre in style this year via six performances of The Addams Family, A New Musical by BROS Theatre Company – a high quality Amateur Theatre Company that brings West End level musicals right to your doorstep.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 15:17:36 +0000
Top 5 places to go this Halloween - Yuvraj Dubey
From Theme parks to even getting the experience of being a zombie- Here are 4 places you can visit this Halloween!

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 15:43:44 +0000
ITV The Voice: Anthonia Edwards from Blackheath crowned winner 
A qualified nurse from Blackheath has said she did not expect to be crowned as the champion of ITV’s The Voice 2022.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 15:17:03 +0000
11th November: A Brief History - Masroor Khan, Tiffin School
Remembrance Day takes place on the 11th November every year. What makes it so special, and why do we observe this day annually?

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:48:50 +0000
Shooters Hill Road Blackheath crash: Moped rider in hospital
THE rider of a moped has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Blackheath.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:11:27 +0000
Bus cuts worry locals - Nathaniel Carson, Hampton School
The biggest bus cuts in a decade are coming into place soon, and this is hugely worrying for Wandsworth locals

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 14:45:51 +0000
Bake cakes, save the world! Alisha Parkash Notre Dame School
An 8-year-old girl is eager to "make the world a better place" by spreading awareness about the planet through tasty treaties.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:38:14 +0000
A20 Sidcup Bypass: Cyclist taken to hospital
A CYCLIST has been taken to hospital after suffering a medical episode in Sidcup.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:35:47 +0000
Councils Clash over Toll Bridge plans - Eashan Aldridge, Hampton School
This week, Conservative councillors for Wandsworth showed their dismay at the Labour Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s plans for Hammersmith Bridge.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Brentwood Council's £23m plan to regenerate Baytree Centre
Brentwood Borough Council is set to agree a massive spending commitment of around £23 million to unshackle the town’s Baytree Centre from its “state of paralysis” to create a new shopping mall and multi-screen cinema.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:41:49 +0000
Hampton Boys Experience French Life At Its Fullest, By Charlie Puczyniec Hampton School
Bright and early on the morning of Sunday 16th October, 17 of Hampton’s senior french speakers bravely departed from St. Pancreas station in London on their way to visit the city of Lille, to experience living life in France to its fullest. The tri...

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:29:48 +0000
Beanies and Daffodils for Mental Health - Katie Pryor, Ursuline High School
Local resident Jane Upson is currently advocating for nearby experienced knitters to help her create and sell bespoke knitted beanies in support of the independent mental health charity Maytree. Her GoFundMe site has set a £1,500 goal to fund the pr...

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:43:47 +0000
The Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup controversy-Olivia Eyeson, Parmiter's School
Around a month before the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022, many are questioning whether this middle-eastern country should be allowed to host.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:13:04 +0000
Met Police reaches record levels of female officers
The proportion of female police officers in London has reached a record level, according to figures released by the Met. 

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:59:42 +0000
Sherlock Holmes Museum Review
On the corner of the world-famous Baker Street, opposite Regents Parks, lies a quaint apartment with a history as big as it’s queue.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:31:24 +0000
4 Things to do this Spooktober - Natalia Pasinska, Ursuline High School
From food, to tours, to dancing, here are four things to do this Halloween.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:44:09 +0000
Pub being sold by JD Wetherspoon makes the Good Beer Guide
An Islington pub which was recently put up for sale has made it into the Good Beer Guide 2023. 

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 10:59:11 +0000
Heartbreaking Halloween Tragedy by Holly Sugden, Rosebery School
Over the past few years, South Korea has become large fans of the typical extravagant Halloween festivals in the west, the USA’s cultural influence bringing the Pagan festival over to Asia. Participants will often decorate their homes or dress up ...

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:51:27 +0000
Hampstead and Primrose Hill authors shortlisted for award
Two north London authors have made the shortlist for a major award. 

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:40:30 +0000
Blendon Road Bexley car crash: Ambulance statement
London Ambulance Service has issued a statement after a woman was taken to hospital following a car crash in Bexley.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 09:17:35 +0000
London Road Crayford crash: Person taken to hospital
A PERSON has been taken to hospital after a crash in Crayford.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 08:37:31 +0000
Stephen Lawrence: ‘Imaginative’ experts helped convict killers
The vital piece of evidence which helped convict two of Stephen Lawrence’s killers was discovered due to the tenacity of the experts who were “clever” and “imaginative enough to find it”, a forensic scientist on the case has said.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 08:28:55 +0000
Chris Kaba family say there was 'no chase' before shooting
The cousin of Chris Kaba has said there was “no chase” before the father-to-be was shot dead by a firearms officer, despite the Metropolitan Police claiming a pursuit had occurred.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 08:00:00 +0000
Epping High Street pictured before cars dominated roads
Epping High Street c1915. St John’s Church dominates the skyline with its tower that was built as an addition to the church in 1908.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:41:35 +0000
Warm Wednesdays by Epsom Methodist Church by Daisy Moffat
This Winter, many families and households will find themselves struggling to keep up with household bills as a result of the current  energy crisis.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Halloween in Havering: the borough’s most haunted locations
From Romford to Upminster, check out our list of some of the creepiest sites across Havering this Halloween. 

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
South east London’s best Halloween costumes over the years
From ghosts to goblins, us south east Londoners know how to dress up for Halloween.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
BBC One's SAS Rogue Heroes: Full cast list and how to watch
SAS: Rogue Heroes explores the origins of the special forces unit during the Second World War.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000
South east Londoners’ weirdest Halloween trick or treats
Halloween is such a fun time of year with treats and spooks galore – especially for the young ones.



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