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• Blackfen Road Sidcup two-car crash: Woman dies

  16-01-2023 22:48 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A woman has died after a two-car crash in Sidcup.
  
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• Hamilton at Victoria Palace Theatre by Simona Valeva, Graveney School

  16-01-2023 22:22 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Originally written and performed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and inspired by Ron Chernow's book 'Alexander Hamilton', Hamilton the Musical is truly a breath-taking experience which simply cannot be explained in words.
  
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• Social medias effects on identity - Zaynah Central Foundation

  16-01-2023 21:13 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A landmark report released by ‘Common Sense Media’ finds that teenagers (ages 13-18) use an average of nine hours of entertainment media per day and that tweens (ages 8-12) use an average of six hours a day. This is a profound amount of time that we spend taking in and absorbing various information. Although it can work as a form of entertainment it can also be very damaging.
  
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• Fun, free things to do in London - Battersea power station

  16-01-2023 21:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Battersea power station
  
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• Argentina make history after bringing it home from Qatar

  16-01-2023 20:42 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  After an astonishing month of international football, the FIFA 2022 World cup comes to an end. Both Lionel Messi and Argentina make history as they bring the cup back in 2022.
  
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• The Lockdown Knockdown- Aisha Zaffar- The Langley Academy

  16-01-2023 20:04 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The lockdown knockdown         
  
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• Bake to reduce your food waste: Banana Bread - Lottie Young

  16-01-2023 20:04 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  I can’t remember the last time I walked into someone’s house and there weren't a few very old and very sad looking bananas lying on the table or chucked in the fruit bowl. The poor things are not being eaten or touched, waiting for the day they turn just a bit too squidgy and finally get tossed in the bin. The average British household will throw away 110 bananas each year, and I will bravely hold my hands up and admit that until a few months ago, my family was no exception. But ever
  
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• The Designer to Never be Forgotten - Chloe Wu, Croydon High School

  16-01-2023 19:53 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Vivienne Westwood was more than just a designer. She was an activist, a rebel, and an icon for many teens who wanted to express themselves in a way they couldn’t before. Her designs combine punk styles with high-end designer fashion. Westwood established a distinctive logo which spread like wildfire in recent times, thanks to the support on social media from Gen-Z.
  
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• If GCSE bite hard bite back harder

  16-01-2023 19:23 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  As GCSE approach around the corner stress hits hard but we need to keep going
  
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• The north London boroughs with the worst bike theft rates

  16-01-2023 19:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Hackney is the worst-hit London borough for bike theft, new data reveals.
  
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• Teacher strike dates: England and Wales teachers to strike over pay

  16-01-2023 18:36 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  There will be seven days of walkouts in February and March, according to the largest education union in the UK.
  
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• Pub wants to open second bar for when Crystal Palace play at Selhurst

  16-01-2023 18:27 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A popular Thornton Heath pub wants to open a second bar to serve football fans when Crystal Palace play at Selhurst Park.
  
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• Barking station stabbing: Three men released on bail

  16-01-2023 18:20 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Three men who were arrested after a stabbing at Barking station have been released on bail.
  
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• Having Trouble Keeping Resolutions? - Abby Tse, Notre Dame

  16-01-2023 17:53 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  As we adjust into 2023, the top resolutions are to improve mental health, improve fitness, lose weight, improve diet and improve finances. The first few days, we’re full of motivation but by around this time - mid-January - that spark has seemed to dim down. Research shows that by the end of February, 43% of people have given up on resolutions. How then, can we stay true to our resolutions even when we “don’t feel like it”?
  
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• Girl, 11, in hospital after car crash in Friern Barnet

  16-01-2023 17:43 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  An 11-year-old girl is in a critical condition after being hit by a car in Barnet.
  
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• Search continues for man involved in Romford 'knife' fight

  16-01-2023 17:14 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Police continue to search for a man involved in an alleged armed fight in Romford last Friday (January 13). 
  
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• London Road Morden fire destroys part of flat

  16-01-2023 16:50 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Part of a flat in Morden has been destroyed by a fire at around 1.40pm today (January 16).
  
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• David Carrick: Serving Met Officer would not have passed vetting

  16-01-2023 16:28 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Serving Met Officer David Carrick who pleaded guilty to 48 charges of sexual offence would not have passed the Met vetting process.
  
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• Cyclist Mark Cavendish : Lewisham man denies robbery

  16-01-2023 16:11 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has denied planning the robbery of Olympic cyclist Mark Cavendish at a party he attended with his co-accused days before the incident, a court heard.
  
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• Police made 137 arrests regarding illegal images and materials of kids

  16-01-2023 16:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Paedophile catchers are committed to continuing to safeguard victims and securing convictions following a successful year.
  
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• Penge man who stole alcohol and toothbrushes from Waitrose jailed

  16-01-2023 16:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A prolific shoplifter from Penge is starting a prison sentence just four days after his arrest in London.
  
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• Hampstead Heath workers use food banks - and could strike

  16-01-2023 15:58 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  City Of London Corporation staff working at some of London’s top attractions “go to the food banks to survive”, one employee belonging to the GMB union has claimed.
  
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• Trains running again after incident near Harold Wood

  16-01-2023 15:41 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Trains are running again after some line closures and severe delays due to a trespass incident between Harold Wood and Brentwood.
  
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• Trains affected by incident between Harold Wood and Brentwood

  16-01-2023 15:41 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  All trains between Harold Wood and Brentwood are blocked following a trespass incident, with services affected as far as Liverpool Street and Shenfield.
  
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• Recalling when Loughton councillors argued against 450 planned homes

  16-01-2023 15:29 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  It's five years ago this week since we reported on town councillors preparing to argue aspects of Epping Forest's Local Plan were 'unsound'.
  
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• Jamaican food truck owner on one year in Romford Market

  16-01-2023 15:15 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Natrice Simpson, owner of Jamaican food truck Trill Jerk and Grill, is celebrating completing her first year in Romford Market.
  
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• What is the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command?

  16-01-2023 15:10 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Serving Met Police Officer David Carrick was part of the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command.
  
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• When Waltham Forest Council had big increase in car parking 'profit'

  16-01-2023 15:04 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  It's ten years ago this week since we reported on the large increase in money recouped by a council on parking charges.
  
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• Mission Place Peckham High Street crash: E-scooter rider in hospital

  16-01-2023 14:58 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The rider of an e-scooter has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Peckham.
  
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• David Carrick: Met Police faces scrutiny after officer guilty of rape

  16-01-2023 14:52 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Serving Met Police officer David Carrick pleaded guilty to 48 offences including 24 counts of rape, seeing the Met come under scrutiny.
  
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• Princes Road Dartford two-car crash: Man and woman in hospital

  16-01-2023 14:45 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man and a woman have been taken to hospital after a two-car crash in Dartford.
  
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• Downing Street's response as Met Police's David Carrick pleads guilty

  16-01-2023 14:44 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Downing Street has released a statement following serving Met Police officer David Carrick's admitting 49 offences including 24 counts of rape.
  
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• Star Crossed Lovers; A These violent Delights Review

  16-01-2023 14:01 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Many pieces of media feature Shakepseare’s famed ‘star crossed lovers’ trope commonly fitted with other tropes such as enemies to lovers in order to create modern retellings of the classic tragedy. Some book examples are; ‘When you were mine’, ‘Five Feet Apart’ a medical retelling, ‘Noughts and Crosses’ and 'These Violent Delights' by Chloe Wong.
  
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• Lord of the Rings By Annabelle West, The Langley Academy Sixth Form

  16-01-2023 14:01 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Lord of the Rings, Is it worth the read? The answer is yes. Lord of the Rings is a three-part book series written by J.R.R.Tolkien. The books have also been adapted into three films that are definitely worth the read. The Lord of the Rings is not the only series by Tolkien, he has also written the Hobbit which is set before and includes some of the same characters, the Silmarillion and so much more. The Hobbit has also been adapted into three films and a tv show ‘The Rings of Power’
  
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• Essex Council Council will increase paid fees for foster parents

  16-01-2023 13:45 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  IN-HOUSE foster carers will receive a paid fee increase due to rising inflation.
  
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• Warning over social media posts offering Tesco and Asda vouchers

  16-01-2023 13:31 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Tesco, Asda, Iceland, UberEats and Coca Cola all confirmed they were not affiliated with the social media offers
  
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• NHS, Education, Transport - full list of UK strikes this week

  16-01-2023 13:26 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  These are all the strikes scheduled to take place in this week
  
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• £10,000 reward to trace missing Queens Park mother Lisa Pour - Brent and Kilburn Times

  16-01-2023 13:22 via news.google.com
  
  £10,000 reward to trace missing Queens Park mother Lisa Pour  Brent and Kilburn Times
  
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• £10,000 reward to trace missing Queens Park mother Lisa Pour

  16-01-2023 13:22 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The family of a mother-of-three who disappeared a decade ago is offering a £10,000 reward for information that leads to finding out what happened to her.
  
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• Tree planted in Golders Hill Park for Queen Elizabeth II

  16-01-2023 13:12 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Dozens of trees have been planted on Hampstead Heath as a living memorial to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
  
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• Dog went foraging for a stick – but returned with SEX TOY

  16-01-2023 12:56 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A dog went foraging for a stick to carry on a walk and came back with a SEX TOY which she then refused to put down.
  
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• Brits urged to change Google Maps setting to protect privacy

  16-01-2023 12:36 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Police have warned that online mapping tools, such as Google Maps, can be useful to criminals planning attacks
  
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• Met Police officer David Carrick admits to sex attacks

  16-01-2023 12:35 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A serving Metropolitan Police officer has admitted to 49 offences.
  
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• Harlow Council invites residents in need for free hot drink

  16-01-2023 12:33 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  HARLOW Council invites residents in need to visit warm spaces for a free hot drink this winter.
  
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• Finsbury Park station crash leaves man 'seriously injured'

  16-01-2023 12:26 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A pedestrian was seriously injured when two cars crashed near Finsbury Park Station in the early hours of this morning (Monday, January 16).
  
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• Dancing On Ice: Love Island winner Ekin-Su shares her one fear

  16-01-2023 12:18 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Last year's ITV Love Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu said she ‘fears doing a Gemma Collins’ on Dancing on Ice.
  
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• Woman in hospital after house fire in Headstone Lane, Harrow

  16-01-2023 12:14 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A woman was taken to hospital after a house fire broke out.
  
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• Teenager guilty in connection with Romford station slashing

  16-01-2023 12:11 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A teenager has been convicted of affray after a man was slashed in Romford last November. 
  
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• Asda Roehampton: Woman assaulted in car park

  16-01-2023 12:09 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A woman who was with her child, 9, was assaulted in the car park of an Asda at Roehampton.
  
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• Books: Amazing Grace Adams by Fran Littlewood

  16-01-2023 12:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Fran Littlewood's debut novel is a tragi-comedy about a middle-aged woman who snaps while stuck in a Crouch End traffic jam and embarks on bloody journey to Swiss Cottage with her daughter's birthday cake
  
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