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• Wilson’s School Fundraising Cycling Race - Aravindh S. Baskar, Wilson's School

  31-12-2021 23:59
  
  Wilson's School renew their charity, starting off with a bang: a staff vs students cycling race!
  
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• Don't Look Up, Look within ourselves - Gabriella Roe St Philomena's

  31-12-2021 23:36
  
  A ten-kilometre wide meteor is hurtling towards the Earth, ready to exterminate all life in only six months. How would humans react to this terrifying news? The newly released comedy,  ‘Don’t look up’ is a darkly satirical examination of the way in which the media and people would react in this situation. The film has a star-studded cast, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in the lead roles, supported by Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande, Timothee Chalamet, Cate Blanch
  
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• New Year Honours: Epping, Harlow, Redbridge & Waltham Forest

  31-12-2021 23:30
  
  People who have helped their communities during the Covid pandemic have been named alongside senior civil servants, charity and schools bosses and police officers in the New Year Honours list.
  
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• Greenwich actress Vanessa Redgrave made dame in New Year Honours

  31-12-2021 23:30
  
  Vanessa Redgrave has been made a dame in the New Year Honours.
  
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• Dartford headteacher and Bromley chief executive on New Year's Honours list

  31-12-2021 23:30
  
  A teacher in Dartford and chief executive for Bromley council are amongst people who are recognised in the New Year Honours list.
  
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• Bromley's Emma Raducanu awarded MBE to round off incredible year

  31-12-2021 23:30
  
  Emma Raducanu from Bromley said she was “immensely proud and grateful” after her incredible breakthrough year ended with another accolade as she was made an MBE in the New Year Honours.
  
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• A Melody's Origin: Auld Lang Syne by Amelia Jones - Latymer

  31-12-2021 22:59
  
  From Yorkshire’s black and white rabbits, to Hogmanay in Scotland, to the spectacular annual pyrotechnics of England’s London Eye, British New Year’s Eve traditions have become one of the most fundamental parts of welcoming the nation’s New Year.
  
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• The Beginning of The End - Emmanuella Adewole, City of London freemen's

  31-12-2021 22:25
  
  Life is many things. Simple is not one of them. Our hubris is that we walk through life in pursuit of some sort of purpose; be that romance, friendship, family or career success. In that pursuit we may do many things, meet many people and share many experiences.
  
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• New Attraction open in Wandsworth-Inaya Salam- Ursuline High

  31-12-2021 21:59
  
  Gravity opened in wandsworth , a high entertainment arcade, bowling and diner. In Gravity there are 4 Floors Of entertainment Including E-Karting, Bowling, Street Golf, Darts, Live Music & More. The venue offers private catering and parties.
  
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• Upright Upside-down house By Mawada Najem, Bentley Wood High School

  31-12-2021 21:56
  
  Sometimes, small things can entertain us more than we think. We don’t always need a large showy attraction to be excited. In this case, a small house might be the very thing to make anyone’s day. Because it is based on visual illusions which is field of study that scientists are still baffled by as it shows that we only see what the brain is familiar with. Explaining some phenomena like why concave sculptures give the illusion that they are following you. 
  
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• Cinderella Richmond Theatre by Amber Cody Surbiton High

  31-12-2021 21:33
  
  Richmond Theatre’s annual Christmas pantomime never fails to please a diverse crowd of all ages and put a smile on everyone’s face with the festive fun. This year Richmond theatre created a magical performance of Cinderella with a humorous and uplifting delivery of the traditional fairytale. Like always it was filled with many laughs, boos and hisses with an inclusive range of jokes perfect for all the family.
  
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• Covid-19 in India - Ali Abdul-Gafoor - Wilson's School

  31-12-2021 20:25
  
  Cases are increasing rapidly in India and restrictions are getting tighter, with the introduction of night curfews and restrictions regarding the visiting of public places.
  
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• Local Bulgarian Girl, 16, Becomes Nandoca of the Month- A

  31-12-2021 20:14
  
  Local Addlestonian, Beatrice Badova, 16, received the highest honour in the Nando’s chain: Nandoca of the Month
  
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• Tech and its Future in 2022 - By Akshay John, Eltham College

  31-12-2021 20:00
  
  Tech and its Future in 2022
  
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• WILL SCHOOLS BE CLOSED AFTER JANUARY?

  31-12-2021 19:34
  
  Depsite the rapid cases of the Omicron variant, schools may have to stay opened as the Education Secretary, Nadhim Zahawi, wants to make closing the doors of schools to be their last resort and make pupils catch up on their missed learning. He says that he is “absolutely determined” to send pupils back to school after the Christmas holidays. But will this change?
  
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• A MINDful Resolution - Sam Whitfield Teddington School

  31-12-2021 19:33
  
  We all want to better ourselves in 2022, whether its going to the gym, getting to bed earlier or making an effort to see more friends. However, most resolutions require lots of planning and commitment. And let’s face it, no one really sticks to them.
  
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• Christmas at Castle Howard- Saskia Johnson, Heathside School

  31-12-2021 19:21
  
  Resided by the Howard family since it was built over 300 years ago, Castle Howard is a historical home in North Yorkshire which has been opened partly to the public since 1952.
  
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• Dear Evan Hansen - Review Henry Lockyer Heathside school

  31-12-2021 19:17
  
  Dear Evan Hansen, a touching contemporary social commentary which deals not only with social anxiety and the unrealistic societal expectations that create it but also the widespread loneliness in teenagers.
  
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• ‘The Underground’ - A new wave of UK rappers, Kennedy Wilks, Dulwich College

  31-12-2021 17:27
  
  Under the surface of the repetitive mainstream UK rap music, there’s a new wave emerging and the ‘MrIamNext presents the underground’ event at ‘The Garage’ just across the road from Highbury & Islington station on the 27th of November held performances from: Master peace, Len, Fimiguerro, Ashbeck & Billzonthebeat, 5ebFendi, Mally and the 838 rap duo in hopes to help this new wave break through the UK rap music industry.
  
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• Top 10 most read stories in south east London and north Kent in 2021 - See the full list here

  31-12-2021 17:00
  
  With 2022 just around the corner, we thought we would take a look back at some of our biggest stories of the year.
  
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• McDonald's 'trick' can save you 50 per cent on your order every time

  31-12-2021 16:28
  
  The offer is only open to people aged 16 and over.
  
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• Racism seen through a different light, Joel Hawker, Hampton

  31-12-2021 16:26
  
  Charlotte Shyllon decided to use her passion - poetry - to speak up about her personal experience of racism.
  
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• BBC, Channel 4 and Sky: See the New Years TV highlights 2021

  31-12-2021 16:24
  
  See all the TV highlights from the major channels this New Year.
  
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• How do Covid-19 restrictions compare around the UK for New Year’s Eve?

  31-12-2021 16:12
  
  New Year’s Eve gatherings will look different across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2021 - here's how UK Covid restrictions compare.
  
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• Should the ULEZ be scrapped in outer London? By Molly Seabury from The Holy Cross School

  31-12-2021 16:03
  
  The Ultra Low Emission Zone is an area in London where a fee is charged for driving the most polluting vehicles.
  
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• When is Boris Johnson's next announcement? Here's what he will say on New Year's Eve

  31-12-2021 16:02
  
  Boris Johnson's New Year's Eve Covid announcement will go live on Friday, December 31 - here's what he will say.
  
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• 2021: What a year! - Arni Kumar GGSK College

  31-12-2021 16:02
  
  As the end to 2021 approaches lets have a look at everything that happened this year.
  
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• Richmond and Covid-19 Fahad Hussain Hampton School

  31-12-2021 16:00
  
  It is undeniable that in the last month, new cases of Covid-19 have shot up: a consequence of the relaxation of Covid prevention protocols, and a new variant mutating- seeming to spread a lot easier. But how do the incidences of new Covid cases compare between last Christmas and this Christmas, and of the Omicron and Delta variants, which is more transmissible, and which is more severe?
  
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• Morrisons launches month long cleaning event sale – see the deals

  31-12-2021 15:43
  
  Head to Morrisons for amazing deals on cleaning products.
  
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• The Royal Mint reveals 5 new coins for 2022 including the Platinum Jubilee

  31-12-2021 15:42
  
  The Royal Mint reveals new coins for 2022, including the celebration of Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
  
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• Higher Sutton Town Farm- Daisy Montgomery Heathside School

  31-12-2021 15:42
  
  Believed to date back to the 16th century, Higher Sutton Town Farm is both fascinating and transports you back in time.
  
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• 27th December Twickenham stadium; a captivating game between Harlequins and North Hampton saints. - Imogen Ioannilli Surbiton High School

  31-12-2021 15:29
  
  With a score of 41-27 to Harlequins, the game left fans sitting on the edge of their seats, biting their nails. Already, the North Hampton Saints had won 2 games in Europe after back-to-back Premiership wins over Bristol Bears and Bath Rugby. Without the same luck, The Harlequins had a terrible losing streak in the Premiership, and the Quins made it double in Europe. This is why everybody was so shocked when the game took a twist they could never expect.
  
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• Ice Rink Closure Evie Jouning Putney High

  31-12-2021 15:17
  
  For me, ice skating has always been the epitome of Christmas in London. The second advent calendars start appearing in shops, tickets to rinks across London are frantically bought. From Somerset House to Hampton Court, our city boasts of many different locations to fulfil this Christmassy rite of passage. However, the ice rink in the Natural History Museum is arguably the most renowned. First opened in 2005, it has drawn people in for years, tempting them with its’ smells of mulled wine an
  
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• Best Central London vegan restaurants to try in Veganuary 2022

  31-12-2021 15:08
  
  If you are taking part in Veganuary, then check out what the best vegan restaurants are in Central London.
  
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• Ice skating at Greenwich By Amy Roberts, Farringtons school

  31-12-2021 14:52
  
  Recently I went ice skating at The queens house ice rink in Greenwich. While it was quite chilly and I definitely might’ve fell over a couple times, i would say it was a great activity to do with the family.
  
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• Is Winter wonderland worth it? By Flora McCourt, Surbiton High School

  31-12-2021 14:11
  
  For many one of the elations of the Christmas period is the opening of the giant, Germanic inspired Winter Wonderland. And of course this year despite rising cases of omicron this was still very clearly the case as was evidenced by my visit to Winter Wonderland.
  
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• Review: THE KING'S MAN (2021)

  31-12-2021 14:09
  
  A look at the new prequel to the beloved kingsman movie.
  
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• Croydon: Police issue advice to parents after stabbing of boy

  31-12-2021 13:43
  
  Police have issued advice for parents from the scene in Croydon following a fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old boy.
  
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• Hotel Chocolat launches sale including chocolate, hot chocolate and latte items

  31-12-2021 13:25
  
  Hotel Chocolat has launched a sale - here's some of the discounts you can grab.
  
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• Blue Light Card announces early January sale off AO, Gymshark and other brands

  31-12-2021 13:24
  
  You can chase away the January blues if you're a Blue Light Card customer. Find out if you're eligible and what savings you could be getting here.
  
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• Best South London vegan restaurants to try for Veganuary 2022

  31-12-2021 13:04
  
  If you are taking part in Veganuary, then check out what the best vegan restaurants are in South East London.
  
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• Raynes Park community rallies together to support wimbledon foodbank - Matilda Faure Walker, Surbiton High School

  31-12-2021 12:56
  
  The people of Raynes Park and Wimbledon Hill Ward have come together once again to collect for the Wimbledon Foodbank whose supplies were running dangerously low over the Christmas period. They had heard that there was only two days of food left and a 70% rise in demand. This group of locals first started collecting for the Foodbank at the start of lockdown in Spring 2020, coordinated by fellow resident Rustom Framjee.
  
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• Greenwich Police: Arrests made in chase as ‘Rambo Knife’ seized

  31-12-2021 12:04
  
  A “Rambo Knife” has been seized as arrests were made following a police chase.
  
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• Tamim Ian Habimana: Mother of stabbing victim fights for change

  31-12-2021 11:15
  
  A mother whose 15-year-old son died from a single stab wound on his way home from school has said she will always feel pain but has no time “to just sit down and cry” as she fights to stop further lives being lost.
  
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• Who is on Jools Hollands Hootenanny? See the full list

  31-12-2021 10:29
  
  Ed Sheeran, Lulu, Rag 'n' Bone Man, and more take the stage for the annual Hootenanny.
  
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• Orpington: Man and woman stabbed at St Mary Cray station

  31-12-2021 10:17
  
  A man and a woman were found with stab injuries at St Mary Cray railway station in Orpington.
  
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• Croydon: Boy, 15, dies after stabbing in park

  31-12-2021 09:57
  
  A murder investigation has been launched after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed to death in a Croydon park.
  
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• Harley Watson tree, gunfight footage released, East 17 back

  31-12-2021 07:30
  
  A special tree was planted in November in memory of a 12-year-old boy who was killed in a hit-and-run crash.
  
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• Review of the year: November - 'Racist' street name to be renamed

  31-12-2021 07:00
  
  The former leader of Haringey Council called for a street name that has been linked to racism to be changed in November.
  
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• THE CELEBRATION OF NEW YEARS AROUND THE WORLD, WIKTORIA ALBRYCHT ,URSULINE HIGH

  31-12-2021 01:33
  
  New Year’s day begins the moment the clock strikes 12, it is a very special celebration for every nation around the globe. We celebrate and welcome the New Year with the hope that it is even better than the previous one. “The New Year is an amazing time to spend with friends and family!” said Izabela Nowak. New Years is so much more than just fireworks, here are some of the most creative and culturally unique New Year's Eve traditions from around the world.
  
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