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• Hamlet at the Young Vic: Review- Maya Maropo Williams The Holy Cross School

  10-11-2021 23:32
  
  Cush Jumbo plays the lead in Greg Hersov's Hamlet at the Young Vic theatre.
  
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• Diwali at a Catholic School - Kashaf Zahid, Gumley House Convent School

  10-11-2021 23:23
  
  Diwali, a time reminiscent of fireworks and joy. Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists alike get together to celebrate this Festival of Lights. The variety of religious stories behind this period of hope and faith, from Rama and Sita’s troubles against evil to the prison release of a Sikh Guru (a religious and philosophical teacher), all converge to the common theme shared and acknowledged by all; lighting the way in times of darkness. Millions celebrated with friends and family this Autumn,
  
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• Are Vintage Pop-up Shops the Future of Sustainable Fashion? - Rosa Snow, Kingston Grammar School

  10-11-2021 23:15
  
  The new pop-up clothes shop We Are: Second Life Fashion is touring around London and the UK. At just £20 a kilogram, second hand clothes from big brands are being sold at low prices, to try and beat fast fashion.
  
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• Teen Vaccine? Natasha Drake, The Tiffin Girls' School

  10-11-2021 22:45
  
  A recent discussion with my teenage classmates sparked the question: what do teenagers think of the vaccine, and how reliant are we on our parents to make these decisions for us?
  
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• COP26 Climate Talks -Snigdha Bhairi, Reach Academy Feltham

  10-11-2021 22:40
  
  Every year (since 1995), world leaders have met in person to discuss how to improve climate change and the effect it has on everyone. Our school has had the privilege to have an input in these talks.
  
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• Becoming A Female Aeronautical Engineer - Esha Bhatti GNSA

  10-11-2021 22:38
  
  This aeronautical engineer is not letting anything stop her from achieving what she wants including her high heels or her lipstick. Leading a career into any of the STEM subjects is never easy especially if you are a woman. For many women leading a career in any of the STEM subjects could mean being one of the only women in their teams working in a male dominated industry.
  
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• Nutfield housing plans to takeover over 140 acres of land

  10-11-2021 22:18
  
    In 2018 David Jarvis Associates' small plan to design a multi ability Activity Park on a Greenbelt site in Nutfield has evolved into something so much bigger.
  
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• 'Sewing hero' designer from Putney commended in London

  10-11-2021 20:02
  
  A costume designer from Putney has been dubbed one of three national 'Sewing Heroes' for her incredible efforts to support frontline health workers during the pandemic.
  
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• Linear A levels: a good decision or a terrible mistake

  10-11-2021 19:33
  
  with the first half term of school over we have to ask ourselves: what does the current cohort of students think of the new linear system after the radical change in 2015? Does it provide a path to success? Or does it only add unwanted stress?
  
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• Harlow MP calls for more mental health provisions in schools

  10-11-2021 18:44
  
  Harlow’s MP, Robert Halfon, led a House of Commons debate on the provision of mental health counselling in schools on Tuesday, 9 November.
  
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• Kingston Sculpture Trail winner announced

  10-11-2021 18:19
  
  A shaggy goat adorned with or possibly carrying a traffic cone has been announced as the winning design in the Kingston Sculpture Trail.
  
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• Remembrance Sunday events taking place in East London

  10-11-2021 18:00
  
  Many Remembrance services were cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Wellsley Road Croydon: One taken to hospital after crash

  10-11-2021 17:54
  
  A person has been taken to hospital following a crash in Croydon.
  
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• Wellesley Road Croydon: One taken to hospital after crash

  10-11-2021 17:54
  
  A person has been taken to hospital following a crash in Croydon.
  
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• Motorist to pay fine after failing to stop at Waltham Forest road accident

  10-11-2021 17:00
  
  A motorist has been forced to pay a hefty fine and had points deducted from his licence after failing to stop after a road accident in Waltham Forest.
  
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• Closures of M1 between London and Watford set to last 13 months

  10-11-2021 17:00
  
  Motorists using the M1 between London and Watford are facing disruption lasting more than a year due to a major programme of planned roadworks.
  
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• Bird Flu warning for London's Royal Parks

  10-11-2021 16:50
  
  London's Royal Parks, who administrate green spaces including Richmond and Bushy Parks in the capital, are warning visitors after reported cases of Avian Flu in the UK.
  
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• Best Apple Black Friday deals revealed

  10-11-2021 16:04
  
  Apple has released some early Black Friday deals, see the best now.
  
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• Bexley Children's Centres change the way they operate

  10-11-2021 16:03
  
  Children’s Centres in Bexley have changed the way they operate.
  
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• Leytonstone and Woodford club shows support for World Polio Day

  10-11-2021 16:00
  
  Rotarians from Leytonstone and Woodford have maintained a green-fingered tradition to mark World Polio Day.
  
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• Epping Forest Community Hub helping people in need this winter

  10-11-2021 16:00
  
  A one-stop support shop set up during the pandemic will be continuing to help people needing help in Epping Forest this winter.
  
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• Harrow influencer in parliament for MS Neurology Now campaign

  10-11-2021 15:53
  
  An influencer who has documented her journey with multiple sclerosis (MS) on Instagram has visited the Houses of Parliament to call on the government to address the shortages in vital neurology services.
  
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• Greenwich: Khloemae Loy stabbed in neck in murder at Holiday Inn

  10-11-2021 15:42
  
  A serial abuser of women has been found guilty of fatally stabbing his girlfriend in the neck.
  
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• Toby Carvery is hosting breakfast with Santa

  10-11-2021 15:35
  
  Toby Carvery will be hosting a breakfast with Santa.
  
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• Police hunt for suspect after girl allegedly touched on Bexley bus

  10-11-2021 15:33
  
  Police are hunting for a suspect after a girl was allegedly touched on a bus on her way to school.
  
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• John Cleese pulls out of Cambridge talk after another speaker is banned for Hitler impression

  10-11-2021 15:33
  
  After Andrew Graham-Dixon was banned from speaking at Cambridge University for doing an impression of Hitler, John Cleese has pulled out of his planned talk.
  
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• Latest Covid figures for Redbridge and Waltham Forest

  10-11-2021 15:28
  
  Coronavirus infection rates in Redbridge and Waltham Forest have stabilised over the last week.
  
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• Epping has second lowest Covid infection rate in Essex

  10-11-2021 15:23
  
  Epping Forest’s coronavirus infection rate has fallen over the past week and is the second lowest in Essex.
  
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• Borehamwood man admits having images of bestiality and kids

  10-11-2021 15:21
  
  A Borehamwood man has admitted having extreme footage of a person performing an act of intercourse with live animals.
  
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• Remembrance Sunday: Roads in Harrow, Pinner and Edgware shut

  10-11-2021 15:00
  
  Streets in Pinner, Edgware and Harrow will be closed on Sunday to allow Remembrance Sunday parades to take place.
  
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• Black History Month - Khadijah Muhammad Kamal - Langley Park School for Girls

  10-11-2021 14:56
  
  This years theme for Black History Month was Proud to Be; Proud to
  
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• Sutton high street gets 'life-saving' bleed control device

  10-11-2021 14:51
  
  A new, potentially life-saving bleed control unit has been unveiled on Sutton High Street after work from campaigners to introduce the device to the area.
  
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• Met Police officer cleared of raping Loughton woman

  10-11-2021 14:03
  
  A Metropolitan Police officer has been cleared of an allegation of rape that saw him suspended from his duties.
  
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• Deptford writer brings Coronavirus-themed show to theatres

  10-11-2021 13:47
  
  A writer from Deptford is bringing his hit Coronavirus-themed show to a theatre in the area at the end of this month.
  
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• Black Friday deals: How to get the most out top sales

  10-11-2021 13:25
  
  See some top tips on how to get the most out of this year's Black Friday deals.
  
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• Ross Kemp leads British Legion poppy appeal at TfL stations

  10-11-2021 13:11
  
  More than 3,000 volunteers including uniformed members of the Armed Forces have been collecting donations across TfL services ahead of Remembrance Day.
  
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• Barnet's Dilan Markanday becomes first British Asian to play for Tottenham

  10-11-2021 13:10
  
  After creating history by becoming the first British Asian to play a first-team game for Tottenham, it is little surprise that Dilan Markanday is dreaming big.
  
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• Marks and Spencer's £12 Harry Potter advent calendar flying off the shelves

  10-11-2021 12:54
  
  Harry Potter fans young and old are in for a magical tweet this Christmas thanks to Marks and Spencer.
  
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• London Covid cases: Some rates rise as UK drops

  10-11-2021 12:44
  
  The latest case rates have been released for every local authority area in England and in most of them, infections are falling.
  
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• PS5 stock at Very and Argos as Sony launches Playstation Direct in the UK

  10-11-2021 12:01
  
  New PS5 stock at Argos, Very and from Sony with Playstation Direct
  
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• Alexandra Burke to switch on London Christmas Lights

  10-11-2021 11:59
  
  Singer and actress and Alexandra Burke will switch on the Christmas lights this year.
  
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• Sir Elton John to receive top honour by Prince Charles

  10-11-2021 11:24
  
  Sir Elton John will be awarded with new top honour.
  
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• New Addington: Police statement after 16-year-old is stabbed

  10-11-2021 10:56
  
  A 16-year-old man was rushed to a major trauma centre yesterday (Tuesday) after a stabbing in New Addington - and police have released a statement.
  
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• Sharks and seahorses discovered living in the River Thames

  10-11-2021 10:31
  
  New research has found signs of sharks living in the Thames.
  
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• Remembrance Day events taking place in Epping

  10-11-2021 09:00
  
  Many Remembrance services were cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Dog ran from home after being spooked by fireworks in Loughton

  10-11-2021 09:00
  
  A terrified dog ran away from its home and was missing for more than 24-hours after being spooked by fireworks.
  
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• Streets in Chigwell and Harlow among Epping Forest road closures

  10-11-2021 08:00
  
  Streets in Chigwell and Harlow are among those set to be temporarily closed from Monday while roadworks are carried out.
  
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• Inquest to reveal ‘failings’ which led to Harley Watson's death

  10-11-2021 08:00
  
  An inquest will be held to uncover “multiple failings” around the tragic murder of a Loughton school boy.
  
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• Harley Watson's mum hopes 'failings' before son's death revealed

  10-11-2021 08:00
  
  An inquest will be held to uncover “multiple failings” around the tragic murder of a Loughton school boy.
  
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• Eight-year-old boy’s poem tribute to mark Remembrance Sunday

  10-11-2021 08:00
  
  An eight-year-old boy has written a poignant poem to mark this year’s Remembrance Sunday.
  
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