Hammersmith and Fulham news

• The formula to solve the beauty industry's flaw: Diversity x Beauty = Universal Joy - Munira Giwa (Townley Grammar School)

  07-12-2021 23:55
  
  The beauty industry is gradually improving in terms of inclusivity but there are more than a few areas that could use some enhancements.
  
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• Volunteering during the pandemic- Samra Azeem, Plumstead Manor School

  07-12-2021 23:27
  
  The pandemic has hit volunteering in many organisations and charities hard. Services were closed and were being offered on online platforms such as ZOOM. Different dementia charities had to make some changes regarding how they offered their services, and this has had a huge impact on the lives of the people living with dementia and their families. I got in touch with Brenda, who has been a volunteer for dementia charities for over 9 years, to gain an insight into how Covid19 has impacted the pro
  
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• Inflation in the UK, highest in a decade- Maria Cherfaoui Townley Grammar School

  07-12-2021 23:23
  
  Bank of England warns of inflation and the cost of your Christmas dinner is set to rise!
  
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• £1.1 million for Lewisham- Maria, Townley Grammar

  07-12-2021 23:00
  
  Lewisham Council’s Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) will grant money to 25 community projects.
  
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• Pinocoteca 2021: Yoshitomo Nara's New Exhibit

  07-12-2021 22:56
  
  In the heart of the hustling and bustling city of London lays a cocoon of artistic quietude- Yoshitomo Nara’s brand-new show in the Pace gallery. Just off of Oxford street, one of the most renowned Japanese contemporary artists’ works is on display. Until the 15th of January you can visit this two floored exhibit and stare back at the huge, almost creepy-looking, cartoon eyes featured in almost every unique sculpture and painting showcased.
  
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• By Dhanvin Jani - Ilford County High School

  07-12-2021 22:40
  
  COVID'S impact on Prayosha Food and Wine
  
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• Tramtastic Club Night - Nahiyat Q. (Townley Grammar School)

  07-12-2021 22:23
  
  A great event called Tramtastic Club Night is being held for adults with learning differences and disabilities. It is a festive dance party, featuring fun songs, a DJ, a faciliator and games. The event takes place on Thursday December 9th, and will be an inclusive environment. Tramtastic Club Night is free to attend, and will last for 1 hour and 30 minutes, from 7pm to 8:30pm! It usually takes place at a community arts hub called Tramshed in Woolwich, but has been moved onlin
  
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• Broadcasters removing BAME- Maria Cherfaoui Townley Grammar

  07-12-2021 22:11
  
  Following an industry report, the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 will commit to trying not to use the term BAME "wherever possible" to collectively group all ethnic minorities.
  
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• Winter Wonderland Ria Khela, Guru Nanak Sikh Academy

  07-12-2021 22:10
  
  This photograph that I have taken captures the picturesque view of Winter Wonderland. There are a range of activities which are for everyone. I visited the Bavarian Village - this was a very authentic representation of the villages that you would find in Germany. It was the perfect place for me to enjoy my experience and get in the festive spirit with its live music, DJs, singing and dancing. There are also plenty of rides for thrill seekers like myself. I went on the Munich Looping ride which i
  
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• Ignite: Fire and Fantasy Review -- Fran Riches, Greenshaw High School

  07-12-2021 21:50
  
  This year across the country, the National Trust partnered up with Sony Music to introduce their beautiful and historic estates to the works of local artists through distinct types of lights and fires on an unforgettable walk around the grounds. This review specifically focuses upon the exhibition at Polesden Lacey.
  
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• Travel just turned more expensive this Christmas - Temisola Morgan, TGS

  07-12-2021 21:19
  
  Travel just turned more expensive this Christmas - Temisola Morgan, Townley Grammar School
  
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• The truth behind new Netflix hit 'Little Women' - Tilda Jones, Notting Hill & Ealing High School

  07-12-2021 20:35
  
  Everyone is talking about the 2019 adaptation of the book ‘Little Women’ by Louisa May Alcott (directed by Greta Gurwig) that has recently been released to stream on Netflix. But what's the truth behind this tale?
  
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• How a care service (just about) restored my faith in the universe (Rodah Mohamed, Townley Grammar School)

  07-12-2021 20:34
  
  The first thing I learn about Capital Home Care is, ironically, that it wasn't originally even a care service. As one of the employees tells me, the...
  
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• How a care service (just about) restored my faith in the universe

  07-12-2021 20:34
  
  The first thing I learn about Capital Home Care is, ironically, that it wasn't originally even a care service. As one of the employees tells me, the...
  
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• The Metaverse

  07-12-2021 19:20
  
  If asked about the Metaverse, people think of a kind of virtual reality cosmos or just don`t have a clue about what you`re talking about. So what exactly is it?
  
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• Dognapped by Anna Smail, Greenshaw High School

  07-12-2021 19:10
  
  On the 5th December 2021 at 12:07am, an unknown man kicked down Amy O’Shaughnessy’s door and stole two female puppies.  As well as alerting the police, Amy turned to social media in an attempt to recover her dogs.  Paired with numerous words of comfort, many commenters advised she inform doglost.co.uk.  Others on social media suggested she looked at websites selling puppies, as this is where hers might end up.
  
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• Pride and Prejudice take the stage-Mia Griffiths , Townley

  07-12-2021 19:08
  
  Pride and Prejudice is an amazing piece of literature and will forever be a classic in the eyes of many. I don't think anyone would have imagined it would appear on stage and especially not in the way it has.
  
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• Teenager dies after car crash in Waltham Abbey

  07-12-2021 18:09
  
  A 19-year-old man who was seriously injured in a crash in Waltham Abbey last month has died.
  
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• Dartford: Arrests after police chase as officers find cash, drugs and phones

  07-12-2021 18:04
  
  A police dog helped find a man hiding in Dartford shrubland as officers uncovered a stash of cocaine, cash and phones.
  
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• Appeal for help locating man, 36, missing from Croydon

  07-12-2021 18:00
  
  Police are appealing for help locating a 36-year-old man missing from Croydon.
  
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• Lewisham: Man exposes himself to girl before performing sex act on train

  07-12-2021 16:50
  
  An off-duty police officer on a train through Lewisham helped a girl moments after a man performed a sexual act in front of her.
  
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• Towie star's manor house goes on sale

  07-12-2021 16:46
  
  AN EDWARDIAN manor house, formerly owned by The Only Way Is Essex star Mick Norcross, has been put up for sale.
  
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• Mouth Watering delicacies of Italy

  07-12-2021 16:31
  
  Many people think that Italian cuisine only includes pasta dishes, such as Spaghetti, Lasagna, and Minestrone soup. However, tourists soon realise that Italians can enjoy a wide variety of food.
  
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• Ten arrests following police raids in Enfield and Haringey

  07-12-2021 16:25
  
  Police have made 10 arrests after carrying out early morning drug raids at multiple addresses.
  
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• Clifford the Big Red Dog statue unveiled in Leicester Square

  07-12-2021 16:22
  
  A new statue has been unveiled in Leicester Square of Clifford the Big Red Dog.
  
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• Valentines in the Harry Potter Studios Great Hall - how to book

  07-12-2021 16:05
  
  Warner Brothers Studios is giving you and your significant other a chance to enjoy the most magical Valentine's dinner in the Great Hall. Heres how to book tickets.
  
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• Planned road closures in Enfield area for roadworks

  07-12-2021 16:00
  
  Utility works are set to cause the temporary closure of some streets in the Enfield area, starting from Monday.
  
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• Hardworking sailing volunteer awarded by the Princess Royal

  07-12-2021 15:56
  
  A sailing volunteer has been presented with a national award by Anne, the Princess Royal.
  
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• London Underground faces strike threat amid job cuts plan

  07-12-2021 15:31
  
  London Underground is facing the threat of strikes after revealing plans to cut hundreds of jobs.
  
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• Ravensbourne student beaten to death and bleached in ‘torture chamber’, court hears

  07-12-2021 15:30
  
  A STUDENT was beaten to death in a “torture chamber” before being thrown off a balcony at a New Year's Eve party, a court has heard.
  
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• Less than two weeks left of 180 Studios Contemporary Art: Lux Exhibition - Remi Leather, City And Islington College

  07-12-2021 15:23
  
  The ‘Lux exhibition’ at 180 Studios, The Strand in London, ends on Saturday the 18th of December. The interactive gallery of digital art pieces takes place in 180 Studio’s subterranean space, below the surface of London and initially opened to the public on the 12th of October but has almost come to an end. Artist’s from all different creative mediums have displayed their work at the exhibition. If you're a fan of Es Devlin, Hito Steyerl, Julian Knxx, Refik Anadol, Carste
  
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• Motorcyclist left in critical condition after crash in Edgware

  07-12-2021 14:50
  
  A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital following a crash in Edgware.
  
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• Seni’s Law: Restraint reforms for mental health patients

  07-12-2021 14:22
  
  Reforms aiming to protect mental health patients from unsafe restraint have come into force following the death of a 23-year-old man in Beckenham.
  
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• North Weald Parish Council plans for Weald Common woodland

  07-12-2021 14:04
  
  Every child at school in North Weald could have a tree planted for them as part of an environmental project.
  
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• Storm Barra London: Hour-by-hour Met Office weather forecast

  07-12-2021 13:53
  
  A yellow weather warning is in place across London today as Storm Barra winds batter the capital.
  
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• Is Sky Mobile network down? What we know about ongoing issues

  07-12-2021 13:46
  
  Users of Sky are reporting outages with their services.
  
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• Paul Weller announces London show: See how to get tickets

  07-12-2021 13:30
  
  Paul Weller to perform a special outdoor show in London. Here's how to get tickets.
  
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• Orpington: Opponents of Walnuts plans meet to air concerns

  07-12-2021 13:25
  
  Opponents of controversial plans to redevelop an Orpington shopping centre, building around 900 flats, met in public to air their concerns.
  
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• McDonald’s: Viral video shows Dartford staff member throwing deliveries

  07-12-2021 13:19
  
  A video circulating on social media shows a McDonald’s staff member in Dartford throwing deliveries on the floor.
  
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• Days left to enter Epping Christmas light competition

  07-12-2021 12:46
  
  There are just days left to enter a competition to find the best residential Christmas light display in Epping.
  
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• New rapid Covid test can identify antibody effectiveness

  07-12-2021 12:17
  
  Researchers create a new test that identifies antibody effectiveness against Covid-19.
  
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• Bromley and Croydon vehicle break-ins: Power tools stolen

  07-12-2021 12:10
  
  A number of power tools have been stolen during a series of vehicle break-ins in Croydon and Bromley.
  
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• MasterChef: The Professionals: Putney man competes in semi-final

  07-12-2021 12:08
  
  A Putney resident is competing in the MasterChef: The Professionals semi-finals in a programme airing on television screens tonight.
  
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• Cycle lanes blamed as London becomes world’s most congested city

  07-12-2021 12:01
  
  An increase in cycle lanes during the coronavirus pandemic contributed to London becoming the world’s most congested city, according to new analysis.
  
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• 360 homes set for land beside Byron Recreation Ground

  07-12-2021 11:16
  
  There are fears a London park could be damaged by plans for a 360-home housing development.
  
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• Tooting shop damaged after middle-of-the-night fire

  07-12-2021 11:14
  
  A shop has been damaged following a blaze in Tooting.
  
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• Students in Business - Nishi Amin, Greenshaw High School

  07-12-2021 11:06
  
  How often do you see the emergence of a new online business started by some local school students? Not very; however, a group of 10 teenagers from Greenshaw High School have come together to form the idea of a new business called ‘ILLICITT’, and aim to design streetwear inspired fashion, such as graphic tees. Inspired by the word ‘illicit’, meaning forbidden, these students picked this name for their brand because they want to break the social barriers that stop young adu
  
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• Harriet Harman to stand down as MP at next election

  07-12-2021 11:04
  
  Labour’s Harriet Harman has announced she will not run for her Camberwell and Peckham seat in the next general election.
  
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• 'Covid factory' restaurant in bid for late Christmas hours

  07-12-2021 10:59
  
  A venue accused of running a “Covid factory” during last year’s lockdowns is hoping to hold 11 late-night parties over the festive period.
  
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• ULEZ charge: Some London drivers could face £2 daily fee increase under new TFL plans

  07-12-2021 09:59
  
  The congestion charge for London drivers could see the ULEZ cost increase from £3.50 - here's what we know about the increased daily charge.
  
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