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• Has Covid-19 affected Theatre etiquette? Amelia Cudzikova, Heathside

  25-04-2023 23:49 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Since Covid-19 many theatres have reopened and are running as normal again. This is great for everyone who has been deprived of the magic of theatre since 2020! As the public is returning many have started to complain about the lack of theatre etiquette with some reaching stories gaining immense popularity over social media. So have people lost their manners?
  
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• Summer, Sun and SPF: A beginner's guide to summer weather

  25-04-2023 22:48 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  No one likes the feeling of skin peeling off your reddened back after a long day at the beach and forgetting to reapply sunscreen. So how can we choose the right sunscreen to suit our skin and prevent nasty burns when summer is right around the corner? 
  
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• Our World, Our choice- Bhumiekaa Boyapati, Newstead wood school

  25-04-2023 22:48 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A few days ago, on 23rd of April I was participating in my Duke of Edinburgh’s practice walk where I was met with a sight that shocked me.
  
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• Cristian Stellini Sacked - David Isibor Ilford County

  25-04-2023 22:41 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Tottenham. One of the biggest clubs in England. Part of the PL Big Six. However, fir the last 15 years they have failed to win a trophy. In 2008, Tottenham were able to beat Chelsea in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley after extra time. But since, that incredible feat, they have only come close to touching silverware so few times. Recently, Tottenham sacked their head coach, Cristian Stellini, after a humiliating 6-1 defeat to Newcastle at St. James Park on Sunday 23rd April 2023. Stellini is one
  
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• Epsom Firework Display 2022 | Ian Kim | Hampton School

  25-04-2023 22:17 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Epsom Firework Display has been running since 1971, and its 51st breathtaking display ran on Bonfire Night 2022 and did not disappoint.
  
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• Are our school schedules working against students?

  25-04-2023 21:43 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  It’s nearing the end of the school year and something I’ve noticed first hand and amongst my classmates is that it seems that school schedules are hindering student performance, rather than enhancing it.
  
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• Daniel Triplett found guilty of killing coworker Brent Mack, burying him under septic tank - KOKH FOX25

  25-04-2023 21:33 via news.google.com
  Daniel Triplett found guilty of killing coworker Brent Mack, burying him under septic tank  KOKH FOX25
  
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• Should GCSE exams be abolished? - Zaynah Zahra Yaqub

  25-04-2023 21:23 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Our GCSE exams is the culminating point of our secondary school career, it is the finish line that ties up an end to this particular phase in our life. As students, the constant reminder of our eventual doomsday has beleaguered us since year 7. Perhaps even before then seeing as GCSE exams is like a national competition between students and schools particularly, who depend on these results. GSCE’S are public measures of our capability and play an important part in a school’s reputati
  
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• Community Fridges: A Means of Aid in the Cost of Living Crisis

  25-04-2023 21:19 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Have you ever heard about community fridges? Well, if not, they are fridges in communal areas with a purpose to save fresh food from going to waste. In the UK, the Community Fridge Network is coordinated by Hubbub, with over 300 fridges across the UK and large supermarkets like Tesco, Co-op, Sainsburys, Waitrose, Morrisons, and more contributing to the effort. In 2021, the Community Fridge Network redistributed the equivalent of 7.5 million meals, which helped to reduce food waste by astronomica
  
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• Well Hall Road Eltham incident: Woman dies

  25-04-2023 20:42 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A woman has died after falling from a height in Eltham.
  
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• London Primark's to offer click and collect service

  25-04-2023 20:41 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Shopping in London has just become easier as fashion giant Primark launches a brand new scheme.
  
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• UK EAS Test: Too Little Too Late?

  25-04-2023 19:44 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  On the 23rd of April, UK residents were startled by a sudden loud beep coming from their phones. Well, mostly.
  
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• Poets join cabbies for student's film to mark 200 years of London's ... - Brent and Kilburn Times

  25-04-2023 19:42 via news.google.com
  
  Poets join cabbies for student's film to mark 200 years of London's ...  Brent and Kilburn Times
  
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• Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Is Brent Rooker's hot start worth buying into? - CBS Sports

  25-04-2023 19:36 via news.google.com
  Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Is Brent Rooker's hot start worth buying into?  CBS Sports
  
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• When is the 2024 London Marathon and how to enter the ballot

  25-04-2023 19:32 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Find out when the 2024 London Marathon will be taking place as officials confirmed the date and how you can enter the ballot.
  
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• How to be a Young Reporter: Top Tips - Cat Patterson, St George's

  25-04-2023 18:42 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  I began my Young Reporter Scheme in October 2022, having showed interest with my schoolteachers and beginning the sign-up process in September.
  
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• Hornchurch teacher swore at pupils and called one a 'n**', report says

  25-04-2023 18:30 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A former teacher at a school in Hornchurch has faced a misconduct hearing after he swore at pupils and called one an "absolute n**".
  
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• Interview with Costa Award Shortlisted Author Emily Itami

  25-04-2023 18:05 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  In an interview over zoom, I talk to costa first novel award shortlisted author Emily Itami on her creative process, her writing experience and advice for emerging writers.
  
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• Havering: 'Investigation' as council hikes parking permit fees

  25-04-2023 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A senior Havering councillor has said an 'investigation' has been launched into how the council came to double residents' street parking permit charges.
  
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• Behind the scenes of playwriting By Eleanor Croston, Parmiter’s School

  25-04-2023 17:52 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Parmiter’s School students have been tirelessly engaging in a riveting creative project and process to create and perform an original two person play, to showcase at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. With primary creative input by Elliot Bull and help from Isla Savern.
  
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• Camden Music Festival returns to Royal Albert Hall

  25-04-2023 17:50 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  More than 2,000 schoolchildren made a triumphant return to the Royal Albert Hall after the pandemic put the Camden Music Festival on pause.
  
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• Adults in Brent are more active than before Covid - LondonWorld

  25-04-2023 17:15 via news.google.com
  
  Adults in Brent are more active than before Covid  LondonWorld
  
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• Man tried throw woman into path of oncoming tube at King's Cross

  25-04-2023 17:03 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been jailed for attempted murder after he tried to throw a young woman into the path of an oncoming tube at King’s Cross Underground station.
  
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• Barbie maker reveals first Down's syndrome doll - How to get in the UK

  25-04-2023 16:55 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Mattel, the National Down Syndrome Society and medical professionals worked together to create the new Barbie doll.
  
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• Labour suspends Diane Abbott over racism: what happens next?

  25-04-2023 16:51 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Hackney MP Diane Abbott has had the Labour party whip suspended following comments she made about racism in a letter to the Observer.
  
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• Street artist Arthur has solo show at Camden Open Air Gallery

  25-04-2023 16:28 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Arthur's show at the Camden High Street gallery is "an intimate journey from graffiti writer to contemporary artist" and includes excerpts of letters from the youth offending team, arrest warrants, and old graffiti pics "as an honest and open introduction to my life as an artist."
  
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• Restaurant review: Johnny Green St John's Wood

  25-04-2023 16:25 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Their salt beef brisket is a nod to the late lamented Harry Morgan's and their lunches and brunches have proved popular, now Johnny Green is serving up flavourful dinners from their St John's Wood test kitchen
  
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• Eltham man charged with breaching stalking order

  25-04-2023 16:10 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man from Eltham has been charged with breaching an order that was put in place to prevent stalking after he was seen in the town he was banned from.
  
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• Biggin Hill Challock Close: Roof of terraced house on fire

  25-04-2023 16:08 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The part of a roof of a two-storey terraced house was on fire earlier today.
  
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• Hundreds of Brent pupils suspended in spring term last year - LondonWorld

  25-04-2023 15:53 via news.google.com
  
  Hundreds of Brent pupils suspended in spring term last year  LondonWorld
  
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• The Academy of Cast, by Annabelle West, Langley Academy

  25-04-2023 15:17 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Academy of Cast is a small drama group for kids and teens in Colnbrook.  Each year they put on a performance for the public. This year I watched them perform High School Musical.
  
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• Havering consultation on new school street schemes to end soon

  25-04-2023 15:10 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A consultation on Havering Council’s proposal for conducting trials of 11 new school street schemes closes soon.
  
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• Who is Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe's girlfriend Erin Darke?

  25-04-2023 15:07 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Who is Daniel Radcliffe's girlfriend Erin Darke? The couple have welcomed their first child together.
  
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• Bayliss Avenue Thamesmead crash: Pedestrian in hospital

  25-04-2023 14:54 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Thamesmead.
  
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• The Etihad title showdown - Man City vs Arsenal (Theo Tarling Trinity)

  25-04-2023 14:42 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Before the Premier League season began way back in August, if you'd asked people which of the 2 teams in the league would be in a title race this season then the majority of people would've said Manchester City as one of them. However, what people wouldn't have expected is that the team challenging them is Arsenal. A young Arsenal side led by Mikel Arteta, filled with belief and hope that they could go to the title.
  
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• Barking and Dagenham business awards: 4 more categories in focus

  25-04-2023 14:40 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  An awards scheme is inviting more nominations as it bids to celebrate businesses in Barking and Dagenham.
  
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• Camberwell Road Southwark crash: Cyclist taken to hospital

  25-04-2023 14:28 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash with a lorry in Southwark.
  
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• The NHS, by Trey Bowen

  25-04-2023 14:15 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The NHS is facing lots of problems at the moment. The population is ageing because people are living longer, due to medical advancements, but this could cost the NHS more, as more people need medical treatment for longer periods.
  
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• Ade Edmondson and Nigel Planer co-write comedy at Park Theatre

  25-04-2023 14:06 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Rufus Hound and Samuel West co-star as squabbling actors in the middle of a disintegrating film set in Adrian Edmondson and Nigel Planer's It's Headed Straight Towards Us this autumn.
  
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• Firefighters tackle house fire in Biggin Hill: Recap

  25-04-2023 13:53 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are tackling a house fire on Challock Close in Biggin Hill.
  
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• Firefighters tackle house fire in Biggin Hill: Live updates

  25-04-2023 13:53 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Firefighters are tackling a house fire on Challock Close in Biggin Hill.
  
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• Rama Close Streatham shooting: Man fighting for his life

  25-04-2023 13:20 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a shooting in Streatham.
  
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• Tickets On Sale For Studio Ghibli Stage Adaptation At The Barbican

  25-04-2023 13:01 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Following a sell out first season, Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro returns to London to captivate audiences both young and old. And tickets are now on sale.
  
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• Greenwich Bugsby’s Road: Car smashed against tree

  25-04-2023 12:52 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A smashed up car has been at the side of a main road in Greenwich for more than ten days.
  
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• AJ Odudu and Will Best confirmed as ITV Big Brother hosts

  25-04-2023 12:45 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  ITV's reboot series will see a new cast of housemates walk into the legendary Big Brother house for six weeks as they dodge weekly evictions and house drama. 
  
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• What are the most effective ways to stop smoking and should I vape?

  25-04-2023 12:35 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  What are the most effective ways to quit smoking and is vaping better for me than cigarettes?
  
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• Tesco to increase minimum spend for online delivery

  25-04-2023 12:32 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Supermarket chain Tesco has announced plans to increase minimum spending for online delivery starting next week.
  
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• Coronation warning issued as decorations could land you £5k fine

  25-04-2023 12:22 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Warning issued to Brits celebrating the King's Coronation next month as bunting and other decorations could land revellers £5k fines.
  
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• Android users warned to delete 19 dangerous apps immediately

  25-04-2023 12:20 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Malwarefox has warned Android users that, unlike iOS, “it is easy for cybercriminals to infiltrate an Android device using malicious apps.”
  
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• Tame Impala at All Points East 2022 - Aimee Ha, Woodford County

  25-04-2023 12:19 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  After arriving at All Points East festival at Victoria Park on the 25th August, the buzz from the oncoming crowds only heightened throughout the day.
  
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