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• Netflix; Nasty or Nice Muhammed Farhan Ilford County High School

  26-04-2023 23:58 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Be honest with yourself; you looked at this article and both wanted to pick it up and get as far away from it as possible. I don’t blame you; with our ever enhancing world of technology being both fantastical and frightening it’s only natural that such elements find their way into our homes and lives. In this instance though, I’d like to address Netflix. Ever since its establishment in 1997, it has collected a colossal 232.5 million subscribers; that’s a greater number of
  
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• Scientific Challenge Muhammed Farhan Ilford County High School

  26-04-2023 23:55 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The University of Warwick is currently conducting a round of deep thinking questions for Year 10 students in what has now been named the National Scientific Thinking Challenge.  You might be interested to know that the whole genius idea was actually the culmination of a group of friends who wanted to provide a testing experience for students who were left a little out of sorts due to the pandemic.  The challenge is designed to be motivational and positive based on knowledge that studen
  
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• The Power of Learning Ilford County High School

  26-04-2023 23:48 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  We do it every day. From nursery to the last day of our lives we constantly grow through this amazing, multi-faceted ability; learning. If you are to say that it is purposeless in its nature, then clearly you have a lot to learn! In this article, I want to give this process of the mind full credit for its massive contribution to each and every one of us. Firstly, let me clarify what I mean by ‘learning’: “The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or bein
  
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• DofE; The Silver Stage Ilford County High School

  26-04-2023 23:44 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  As Summer slyly returns to the UK, a phantom of an experience makes its name known to the world yet again; the highly prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award. This time however, the Ilford County Boys find themselves face to face with the latest in physical and mental fortitude- Silver DofE. Similar to the Bronze DofE expedition, the boys will find themselves immersed in a completely alien environment and must now fend for themselves over the three day crucible of nature. Fortunately for them though
  
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• The circus- dead entertainment or a perfect day out?

  26-04-2023 22:18 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The above image depicts experts in the act of performing the famous ‘tightrope walk’ in the Continental circus of Berlin’s most recent visit to London, specifically Richmond from April 4th to 23rd.
  
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• QPR make history at Turf Moor. By Sam Trotman Hampton School

  26-04-2023 22:18 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  On the 22nd of April on Saturday Queens Park Rangers and Burnley football club came head-to-head in a EFL championship match. The two opponents in very different positions, Burnley holding the lead in the championship league, however Queens Park Rangers being one place away from relegation into league one. Out of a total 37 matches this season, Burnley have only lost 2. On the other hand, out of their 37 matches QPR have only won 11. Due to both Burnley’s phenomenal performance this season
  
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• Artificial Organs and Tissues by Ameera Aroos-The Tiffin Girls' School

  26-04-2023 21:35 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Why artificial tissues and organs are the future of medicine?
  
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• Analysing the competition for the 2024 Oscars-Hugo Wilkinson, Freemens

  26-04-2023 21:27 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  It's only 319 days until the next Academy Awards ceremony, so I am going to analyse the 96th Academy Awards hopefuls.
  
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• Hidden Benefits of Employing White Noise: Masroor Khan, Tiffin School

  26-04-2023 21:17 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  If you’ve ever listened to the sound of a whirring fan, a hairdryer, a washing machine, or even a vacuum, you’re probably to this day unaware of the benefits it could bring you in your daily life. Whilst some say that these kinds of sounds give them nothing but a headache, a handful of people find sounds like these relaxing, more specifically, “white noise”.
  
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• Me, Myself and I by Emily Walker Trinity Catholic High School

  26-04-2023 21:07 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Swapping out a pen for a microphone, young rising star Adem Kucuk sets the stage for what will definetly be a sensational first single.
  
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• Is social conformity good or bad? - Zaynah Yaqub

  26-04-2023 20:53 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  As pleasant as is to believe we are all special and unique individuals, it is unfortunately human nature that instils an urge within us to behave or present a certain way in order to fit in.
  
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• Prospect Place Dartford Retail Park incident: Man arrested 

  26-04-2023 20:31 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after a "suspicious package" was found at a retail park in Dartford.
  
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• Mayesbrook Park, Dagenham: Teenage boy stabbed, police say

  26-04-2023 20:08 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A teenage boy was stabbed at a park in Dagenham yesterday.
  
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• Rita Simons to return to BBC EastEnders as Roxy Mitchell

  26-04-2023 19:55 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The BBC has announced that Rita Simons will return as Roxy Mitchell in her daughters vision on EastEnders.
  
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• Tickets Go On Sale For Return Season Of Elf The Musical in London

  26-04-2023 19:44 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Based on the beloved 2003 film starring Will Ferrell, the musical Elf will return to the West End this Christmas.
  
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• Why you should watch Yellowjackets- Abi Harvey, Rosebery School

  26-04-2023 19:23 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Season Two of YellowJackets is currently releasing weekly. It's growing in popularity by the day and has been rated 98% on rotten tomatoes so therefore I will be listing 3 compelling reasons to watch the show!
  
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• Smugglers Way Materials Recycling Facility worker dies

  26-04-2023 18:23 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A worker has died in an incident at a recycling centre in Wandsworth.
  
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• Customers delighted as Shake Shack opens Camden burger bar

  26-04-2023 18:23 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A new American burger and milkshake bar is "keeping the buzz" with its launch in Camden.
  
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• Fahrenheit 451- Masterpiece! Callum Andrews, Tiffin School

  26-04-2023 18:13 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Does it deserve its status as one of the great modern novels, with praise from the likes of Obama?
  
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• Treasury reveals Hampstead and Highgate unclaimed estates

  26-04-2023 18:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  When someone dies with no will or known family, their property passes to the Crown as ownerless property.
  
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• Finsbury Park station upgraded with new platform lifts

  26-04-2023 17:59 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Journeys for “many thousands of people” will be improved after upgrade work to Finsbury Park station was completed earlier this week.
  
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• Man tasered after ‘running at police with knife’ in Tooting

  26-04-2023 17:51 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been tasered by police after he is alleged to have “run at officers with a knife” outside of Tooting station.
  
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• Jewish Eruv boundary given green light in Haringey

  26-04-2023 17:51 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Plans to create an Orthodox Jewish boundary in Haringey to allow Jews observing Shabbat to carry and push objects have been approved by councillors.
  
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• Jury Duty with a Twist - Abi Harvey, Rosebery School

  26-04-2023 17:13 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Jury Duty is a new reality comedy show taking social media by storm, not only with its cast but with its twist. What's the twist you ask? Every person involved is an actor - except one man who is unaware and believes it's a regular jury trial. It's the same as turning The Truman Show into a real-life series! Obviously, there will be a few spoilers ahead for this brief summary.
  
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• Ex-Met Police officer who 'used dead people's cards' appears in court

  26-04-2023 16:57 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A former Metropolitan Police officer accused of using dead people’s bank card details to buy goods and sell them on has appeared in court following a corruption probe.
  
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• ULEZ: The boroughs with most toxic air in London revealed - Brent and Kilburn Times

  26-04-2023 16:53 via news.google.com
  
  ULEZ: The boroughs with most toxic air in London revealed  Brent and Kilburn Times
  
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• ULEZ: The boroughs with most toxic air in London revealed

  26-04-2023 16:53 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Every borough in London had levels of toxic air that passed World Health Organisation guidelines - with almost all exceeding the UK's less stringent legal limit. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan today released the figures he tried to justify the “difficult decision” to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
  
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• Beaumont Road Orpington: Man found dead

  26-04-2023 16:38 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man in his early 70s has been found dead in Orpington.
  
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• 'Fresh strategy' for 'inadequate' east London treatment centres

  26-04-2023 16:10 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The boss of four urgent treatment centres in east London has told councillors they have "a refreshed strategy" after the centres were rated 'inadequate' earlier this year.
  
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• Wood Green raid as police target Bulgaria prostitution gang

  26-04-2023 16:01 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Six women and three men have been arrested in connection to a human trafficking operation that groomed vulnerable Bulgarian women and placed them in UK brothels.
  
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• Prospect Retail Park Dartford: ‘Suspicious package’ found

  26-04-2023 15:56 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Army officers are at the scene after a 'suspicious package' was found at a retail park in Dartford.
  
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• More young people in Brent protected against meningitis – despite ... - LondonWorld

  26-04-2023 15:42 via news.google.com
  
  More young people in Brent protected against meningitis – despite ...  LondonWorld
  
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• Explainer: Will WTI Midland's inclusion in dated Brent affect oil ... - Reuters

  26-04-2023 15:41 via news.google.com
  
  Explainer: Will WTI Midland's inclusion in dated Brent affect oil ...  Reuters
  
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• Prospect Retail Park Dartford evacuated: Emergency services on scene

  26-04-2023 15:29 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A major emergency services presence has been reported attending an incident at a retail park in Dartford.
  
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• Man taken to hospital after Orpington police car chase

  26-04-2023 15:21 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been taken to hospital after being injured following a police car chase in Orpington.
  
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• Romford: Man arrested after alleged sex assault of girl, 16

  26-04-2023 15:15 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been arrested after a 16-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at Romford station.
  
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• Barnet has among most empty homes of any London borough

  26-04-2023 15:15 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Barnet has one of the highest number of empty homes in London, new figures show.
  
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• Westgate Road Dartford police incident: Recap

  26-04-2023 14:51 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A 'police incident' in Dartford, according to AA maps.
  
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• Westgate Road Dartford police incident: Live traffic updates

  26-04-2023 14:51 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A 'police incident' in Dartford, according to AA maps.
  
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• Up At The O2 - Suhan Shah - Merchant Taylors' School

  26-04-2023 14:11 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  On Saturday, I was given the opportunity to climb the O2 and it was one of the best climbs I have ever done. The walkway was 52 meters above the ground level and the walkway has a very steep 28° walk to the way up where you could experience the best views of London. You could see London airport, Olympic Park, The Shard and many more of London’s best view. The sunny weather made this experience even better. After a nice panoramic view of London, we headed down an even steeper 30° cl
  
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• Savvy Wealth Adds Brent Boden as Sixth Member of its Founding ... - Silicon UK

  26-04-2023 14:09 via news.google.com
  
  Savvy Wealth Adds Brent Boden as Sixth Member of its Founding ...  Silicon UK
  
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• Shopkeeper punched and bottled in Finchley Road Costcutter

  26-04-2023 14:04 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A shopkeeper who was punched and bottled inside his store says that “aggressive” anti-social behaviour is on the rise.
  
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• Shooters Hill Oxleas Woods: Warning about man exposing himself

  26-04-2023 13:43 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Police are warning the public about a man “exposing himself at women” in Oxleas Woods in Eltham.
  
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• Romford: Neglect contributed to man's death at Goodmayes Hospital

  26-04-2023 13:35 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Neglect contributed to the death of a Romford father on a mental health hospital ward in east London, a jury has found.
  
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• Brent takeaway handed new food hygiene rating - LondonWorld

  26-04-2023 13:21 via news.google.com
  
  Brent takeaway handed new food hygiene rating  LondonWorld
  
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• Greenwich man banned from Lewisham Lidl after assault

  26-04-2023 12:46 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man has been banned from a Lidl in Lewisham after he assaulted a man in the shop.
  
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• Well Hall Road Eltham incident: Ambulance service update

  26-04-2023 12:44 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  London Ambulance Service has issued a statement after a woman fell from a height in Eltham.
  
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• Lister Walk Thamesmead crash: Woman rushed to hospital

  26-04-2023 12:41 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A woman has been rushed to hospital after a crash in Thamesmead.
  
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• Raheem Sterling launches scholarship fund for black students

  26-04-2023 12:40 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Premier League star Raheem Sterling has launched a scholarship fund in a bid to increase the number of black British students attending university.
  
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• Romford: Over 800 district scouts marched on St George's Day

  26-04-2023 12:30 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Romford District Scouts were back with their grand parade on St George’s Day this year for the first time since Covid.
  
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