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Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:53:59 +0000
Police ‘trying to establish link’ between Greenwich stabbings
Two teenagers have died after being stabbed a mile apart from each other on the same afternoon.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Jamal Musiala: The ex-Croydon schoolboy playing for Germany
Germany star Jamal Musiala honed his craft at a school in Croydon - and could have played for England.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Sadiq Khan told Havering people 'abducted and stripped'
In an exchange at City Hall last week, Keith Prince told London mayor Sadiq Khan that Havering residents were abducted and stripped naked - but the Met Police claims it never happened.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Strikes at Harold Hill school end as union wins compensation
Strikes at a school are to come to an end after a months-long dispute over hours and pay has been resolved.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The all singing, all dancing, glowing & Juliet at Shaftsebury Theatre
We lay our scene in fair Verona, also known as the Shaftesbury Theatre in the West End, when reporting trio Poppy, Immy and Amy attended a tour of the historic theatre and a viewing of the musical production, & Juliet on Tuesday night.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Epsom and Queen Mary hospitals launches Christmas toy appeal
Epsom and St Helier University hospitals have launched a Christmas appeal to bring a little joy to young patients with cancer, medical conditions and other illnesses or injuries.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Take a look inside this £1.7 million Bexley home on Zoopla now
Take a look inside this £1.7 million Bexley home on Zoopla now

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
The best places to go ice skating in and around South East London
Fancy donning your skates and braving the ice this winter? Here are all the places you can go ice skating in and around South East London this year.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Luke Jerran’s Museum of Moon set for Greenwich Painted Hall
After a sell-out run in 2021, artist Luke Jerran is set to return to Greenwich’s Royal Naval College with a new installation called Museum of the Moon.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
A Christmas Carol at St Swithun's Church in pay what you can show
A traveling theatre group offering “pay what you can” tickets is about to start its tour of A Christmas Carol across the country with its opening night in Hither Green.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Beloved Harlequin Party Shop in Lewisham announces closure
Harlequin Party Shop in Lewisham has announced its shop closure after being in business for 32 years.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 10:03:35 +0000
Drivers warned of offences that can put points on to your licence
Drivers are being told of the small offences that could see them get points on their licences.

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 07:40:24 +0000
Online Safety Bill: Self-harm promotion to be criminalised
The Online Safety Bill is to make the promotion of self-harm materials a criminal offense.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:36:37 +0000
Recap after Kentish Way closed in Bromley due to crash
A road is closed in Bromley due to a crash between a car and a motorbike.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 17:32:51 +0000
NEW Wendy's Opens in Sutton High Street by Alex Gordon, Sutton Grammar
American fast food chain Wendy’s has finally opened its doors in Sutton High Street.    It’s London’s newest location and has been long awaited for its famous square burgers. Wendy’s first returned to the UK in 2019 after previously closing...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 09:46:08 +0000
M&S study reveals the UK’s favourite things about Christmas
Turkey sandwiches, paper hats from crackers and changing into your new PJs after lunch; what is your favourite Christmas tradition?

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 23:34:01 +0000
Lammy: Immigration, Tottenham and me by Cerys Buchanan St. Michael's
David Lammy’s personal experience with one of the most high-profile issues in current political life has given him a unique insight into the problems facing his constituency. The son of first generation immigrants from Guyana in South America, Mr L...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 23:02:19 +0000
South east London stabbings: Two killed a mile apart
Two 16-year-old boys have been stabbed to death in locations around a mile apart in south east London.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:24:25 +0000
Should singers be able to sing?- Laura Turner, Parmiter's School
On the 28th October, two of my brothers were in attendance for a Bob Dylan concert in Nottingham. Dylan’s voice is a hot topic within my family, and this performance allowed the debate to resurface again, prompting me to wonder why it is that his v...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:21:41 +0000
the london halal food festival 2022- aleeha adnan, burntwood
the london halal food festival: everything you need to know about europes biggest halal festival

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 21:42:22 +0000
XC Skatepark, a review - Isaac Ziman, Parmiter's School
XC Skatepark is one of the most welcoming, inclusive skateparks in England, accommodating to skateboarders, scooter riders and BMX riders. The Hemel Hempstead skatepark has something for everyone, and can serve skaters of any ability. As well as that...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 20:37:00 +0000
FIFA Fan Anthem: Mixed Reviews Lillian Mose Newstead Wood School
Despite being a sport competition, music holds a lot of importance in football, especially within the World Cup. Whether booing or celebrating, football fans will convey their emotions through chants and songs. And so, since 1962 the World Cup organi...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 20:32:24 +0000
A Christmas Carol by Mei Thum, City of London Freemen's School
Students from City of London Freemen’s school are in the process of curating their take on the festive tale ‘A Christmas Carol.’

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 19:55:14 +0000
Young musicians “takeover” at Amersham arms (Sarah Fleming PHS)
The music industry is an undeniably daunting force, particularly for newly emerging artists. Young musicians attempting to forge their careers have to contend with an array of obstacles on their way to success. However, with inspiring new initiatives...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 19:47:39 +0000
Hummingbirds and Pink Men-Angela Jison-The Tiffin Girls' School
On Saturday 26th November, the Hummingbird Bakery opened it’s doors to the community of St John’s Wood and I was lucky enough to be amongst the crowd enthralled at the American cakes, cupcakes, pies, cookies, brownies and more that they had to of...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:43:27 +0000
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Film Review - Amy van Rensburg
SPOILERS AHEAD Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was released last Friday and has quickly dominated the box office, opening with $426 million worldwide.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000
Mixed reaction to 'expensive' new Romford Five Guys
The news that Five Guys is opening a new restaurant in Romford next week has been met with both enthusiasm and concern by locals.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:00:36 +0000
Post Box knitting creations - Thea Crake, Tolworth Girls School
Interview with Brenda Fowler who creates knitted post box toppers in Chessington, Surrey.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 19:59:51 +0000
Tonight: Our Moon at its perigee for this lunar cycle
The moon is currently at its waxing crescent phase, meaning only 9% of the moon's near side is visible tonight. But over the next few weeks, it will progress into the full moon phase, while also getting further away due to its eliptical orbit.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 16:56:48 +0000
Drug dealers from Sutton and Croydon who targeted Merton jailed
Two dealers who were distributing drugs in the Merton borough have been jailed.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 17:59:19 +0000
A winter of strikes, a last resort for many-Jevan Sathyamoorthy, WCGS
As the UK braces for a winter of strikes, will workers succeed in securing pay rises from the government? With the rising cost of living and rates of inflation, nurses have voted to go on strike for the first time since the RCN’s creation 106 years...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 17:24:12 +0000
Matt Hancock- MP or Celebrity? by Thea Crake, Tolworth Girls School
Matt Hancock was the Health Minster during the Covid pandemic, so he had to state the guidelines and make some unpopular decisions. He is now on the show I’m a Celebrity get me out of here, people have many conspiracies’ as to why he is.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 16:47:50 +0000
The Deepest Hole on this Planet! Romani Pathak, Townley Grammar School
Have you ever wondered if it was possible to dig a deep hole all the way to the other side of the planet? Or did your geography knowledge make you more aware of how near impossible it is to make advanced technology able enough to penetrate the Earth...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 16:41:05 +0000
Everybody's Talking about "Musical Con!" - Tara Nugent, St Catherines
On 22nd and 23rd October, ‘Musical Con’ came to ExCel London. Musical Con was the UK’s first ever musical theatre fan convention. It brought all of the musical theatre fans under one roof for the first time ever; the perfect place to celebrate ...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:00:00 +0000
Scientist behind Covid test receives British Empire Medal
A scientist who used groundbreaking techniques to develop faster Covid tests has received a British Empire Medal.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 15:02:16 +0000
Greenwich drink driver disqualified after crashing car
A man has been disqualified for driving for 20 months after he crashed his car whilst three times over the drink driving limit.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 18:09:29 +0000
Student Codes 2 Games - Noah Hambling Wallington County Grammar School
Chukwuemelie Eze is a 14 year old student studying at Wallington County Grammer School. Along with his regular studies he has picked up hobby of programming games that matches his favourite game character, Sonic, from the Sonic The Hedgehog Franchise...

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 13:11:32 +0000
The worrying rise in knife crime in Kingston and Merton
Kingston has recorded London's biggest year-on-year increase in knife crime, according to Met Police data, with Merton not far behind.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:57:06 +0000
Two arrested in Croydon after boy stabbed to death in Cambridge
Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a “creative and loving” boy, 17, was fatally stabbed in Cambridge.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000
Hornchurch hairdresser Vanilla Room wins at Salon Awards 2022
An independent beauty salon has been named Best Colour Salon in Essex at a national awards ceremony. 

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:06:40 +0000
Dartford MP urges Rishi Sunak to ban Just Stop Oil protests
The Conservative MP for Dartford has called for the Prime Minister to consider making Just Stop Oil a “proscribed organisation” as he argued “these people are not protesters, they are criminals”.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:21:17 +0000
Metropolitan Police officer now facing 53 offences
A Metropolitan Police officer, who is already charged with 44 offences, has been charged with a further nine, including six counts of rape.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 10:57:40 +0000
Greenwich Nine Lounge restaurant fined after shisha smoked indoors
A restaurant owner was successfully prosecuted by Greenwich Council after evidence was found of staff smoking shisha inside the kitchen and customers smoking inside.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000
Bluewater shopping centre Christmas opening times for 2022
Find out the opening times for Bluewater at Christmas.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Romford mum battles the cold as gaps appear around windows
A mother is concerned about the health of her nine-month-old baby as she battles plummeting temperatures she claims is the result of work done to her home. 

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Tower Hamlets revealed as London's most generous borough
Tower Hamlets is the most generous borough in London, new research has revealed.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Homegrown talent showcased in Barking pantomime Snow White
Young performers from across the area will dance and act in Barking's pantomime this year.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 07:00:00 +0000
Disabled travellers warned of ‘no go areas’ in South East London
Research has found that six train operators are “in breach of legal requirements” following investigations into staffing police.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Reaction to The Stargazer Greenwich O2 Wetherspoon pub
Some News Shopper readers have said they “can’t fathom where the money is coming from” after the announcement of a brand new Wetherspoons pub opening inside the O2 in Greenwich.

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000
Christmas light trails in south east London for 2022
Nothing says Christmas like an evening walking through a festive light trail and south east London has some incredible options on offer.



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