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• Winter Wonderland - Phoebe Copley, Newstead Wood School

  05-01-2022 23:24
  
  Winter Wonderland, a staple of a London Christmas. But with all the changes and new restrictions in place, is it really worth the fortune?
  
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• ICE SKATING AT GREENWICH - Anne-Laure Mukosa, Townley Grammar

  05-01-2022 22:54
  
  The historic royal residence now offers ice skating as well as its archetypal architecture and  striking art exhibits. Winter time marks the erection of the Queen’s House Ice Rink which provides fun for anyone no matter skill level or age.
  
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• Young Londoner Prepares for Blockbuster Fixture Against Man City by Joe Murphy, Hampton School

  05-01-2022 20:00
  
  Swindon Town FC were recently drawn against Manchester City for the third-round tie of the FA Cup on Friday 7 January. This is a cause of great excitement for Swindon players and fans alike. One of those most excited about this draw is Londoner Mohammed Dabre. Aged only 18 years and in his first season as a professional player, he will be hoping to get on the pitch for Swindon in a match that will undoubtedly be the highlight of his career so far. I caught up with him to find out how he managed
  
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• Woman on trial over 'anti-Semitic' Facebook posts on Grenfell

  05-01-2022 19:42
  
  A woman claimed on Facebook that Grenfell Tower victims were “burnt alive in a Jewish sacrifice”, a court has heard.
  
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• Harvey Parker: Body found in River Thames in missing man search

  05-01-2022 19:04
  
  The body of a man has been recovered from the river Thames in the search for missing Harvey Parker from Lambeth.
  
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• Gritters out for 'coldest night in years' in Hertfordshire

  05-01-2022 19:00
  
  Dozens of gritters are and about on Hertfordshire's roads with the county set to see one of its coldest nights in years.
  
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• 'Huge' cockroach infestation found at Ponders End Kebab

  05-01-2022 18:09
  
  A kebab shop and its director have been fined after cockroach and rat infestations were discovered by inspectors.
  
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• Croydon Royal Mail offices struck by Covid and sick absences

  05-01-2022 18:08
  
  Royal Mail has today said deliveries are operating "as normal" across most of the country - with the exception of 34 offices.
  
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• Royal Mail reveals five south east London offices struck by Covid isolation

  05-01-2022 18:00
  
  Royal Mail has today said deliveries are operating "as normal" across most of the country - with the exception of 34 offices.
  
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• Mount Vernon Cancer Centre first in England to try out Trodelvy

  05-01-2022 18:00
  
  A local cancer centre is now the first in the country to provide a new type of breast cancer treatment that can “significantly improve” survival rates.
  
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• Ashford Market Gets Locals into a Festive Frenzy

  05-01-2022 17:49
  
  Christmas is an important time for any community, and in many cases large groups of locals get together during the winter season for celebration. The town of Ashford in Surrey is certainly accustomed to festive traditions, with the annual Christmas Market taking place this year on December 1st.
  
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• Life as a Member of the Kent Fire and Rescue service- by Sofia Wilson, Farringtons school

  05-01-2022 17:48
  
  From flying to Haiti to free those trapped in the devastating earthquake, to searching for murder weapons or responding to terrorist incidents, life as a member of the Kent Fire and Rescue, Urban Search and Rescue, (USAR) / Technical Rescue Team service is full of unprecedented challenges, distressing lows, and energising highs. I had the opportunity to listen to a first-hand account from a Watch Manager of a specialised group within the Kent Fire and Rescue service talk of his experiences, some
  
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• Kew the Lights! - Annie Martin St Catherine's School

  05-01-2022 17:48
  
  Christmas at Kew Gardens is a widely anticipated annual event, and, yet again, did not disappoint. Featuring a trail of mesmerising light installations that celebrate the work of different artists, with drinks and nibbles along the way to crank up the festive fun, what more does one want to celebrate the holiday season than a little bit of family Christmas magic?
  
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• Tributes paid to young sportsman who died at Hornsey station

  05-01-2022 17:30
  
  Tributes have been paid to a talented young sportsman who was killed at a train station at the weekend.
  
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• The Year of The Dragon - Tilly Campbell Wheeler - LUS

  05-01-2022 17:29
  
  ‘One way of describing the last couple of years is that they have been interesting.’, says Chris Shirley, chairman and coach of Kensington Dragons FC as I ask him to describe how Covid has affected the team. ‘If nothing else, we are certainly resilient.’. He is talking about how his teams have managed training and match play throughout the recent onslaught of the ‘Omicron’ variant which he describes as being ‘akin to the opposition, scoring a last minute
  
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• Brent Council urges people to correctly dispose of Christmas trees

  05-01-2022 17:22
  
  Christmas is now over as we start 2022, meaning that it’s time to take down your Christmas trees and decorations.
  
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• Plans for flats on Mumbai Junction curry house site blocked

  05-01-2022 17:13
  
  An Indian restaurant has been saved from the bulldozer after the council refused plans to replace it with a block of flats. 
  
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• Walthamstow School for Girls donates to Eat or Heat charity

  05-01-2022 16:00
  
  Those forced to choose between food and or heating bills will benefit after a Walthamstow school donated more than 2,000 items to charity.
  
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• Party at Leah Manning Centre after women chalk up 302 years

  05-01-2022 16:00
  
  Three close friends whose ages total over 300 years were treated to a special party.
  
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• Could The Bakerloo Line Become a Museum Piece? by Lucia Requejo Tabares Latymer Upper School

  05-01-2022 15:53
  
  It goes without saying that the Covid 19 pandemic has brought difficulties for all, be that financial, emotional or personal, we’ve all felt the impact of this virus in some respect, and London’s very transport service is no different, with the Mayor of London issuing a warning on 30th November 2021 at the Centre of London Conference that an entire tube line could be closed down if the much needed, emergency funding is not provided by the government to help maintain tube lines, conti
  
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• Harrow-based NoshyCircle celebrates one year anniversary

  05-01-2022 15:48
  
  A Harrow-based food delivery platform that provides home cooked meals is calling for more community chefs to join.
  
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• Sadiq Khan's new Class B drug scheme criticised by Bexley councillors

  05-01-2022 15:27
  
  Conservative Bexley Councillors have criticised Sadiq Khan's new suggested scheme to decriminalise Class B drugs in certain areas.
  
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• Motorcyclist in hospital after crash on Trafalgar Road

  05-01-2022 15:26
  
  A motorcyclist was rushed to a major trauma centre after a serious crash on a busy Greenwich road this morning.
  
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• Burger King launces vegan nuggets in all UK restaurants

  05-01-2022 15:20
  
  The launch is part of the brand's attempt to become 50% meat-free by 2030.
  
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• Northwick Park maternity department told to improve by CQC

  05-01-2022 15:02
  
  A London Hospital did not always have enough qualified midwifery staff with the skills, training and experience to keep women safe from avoidable harm, a report has found. 
  
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• Missing Croydon girl, 17, last seen on Sunday

  05-01-2022 14:40
  
  Police are appealing for help in finding missing 17-year-old Olivia Park.
  
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• I Saw It First has 50 per cent off sitewide – shop the deals now

  05-01-2022 14:30
  
  And if you’re in the market for some new clothes or even just a specific outfit, then I Saw It First has you sorted with 50% off sitewide.
  
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• Welcome, 2022!

  05-01-2022 14:01
  
  The New Year’s Eve firework celebration in London is one of the most iconic events during the British year. There aren’t many moments, excluding possibly the Queen’s Christmas speech, that the whole country either tunes in to watch the entry of the New Year. Although Covid threatened to cancel the event, the country pulled through and the year ended on a grand finale.
  
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• Retain Lewisham and Lee Green LTN, council review recommends

  05-01-2022 13:48
  
  An internal council review has recommended that Lewisham and Lee Green’s controversial low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) remain in place.
  
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• Boris Johnson announcement: Prime Minister to set out Covid plan today

  05-01-2022 13:40
  
  Boris Johnson is to face scrutiny over his plan to “ride out” the wave of Omicron without further restrictions.
  
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• Tesla on-board cameras show woman keying car in the UK

  05-01-2022 13:37
  
  A woman was fined after keying a Tesla in a Poole car park after the car's onboard cameras caught her red-handed.
  
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• Appeal after attack outside Harrow-on-the-Hill station

  05-01-2022 13:35
  
  An image of a man has been released after a person was attacked and left with facial fractures and broken ribs.
  
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• why keto isn't what the media makes it out to be

  05-01-2022 13:33
  
  Nowadays, the media is filled with different diets that claim that they can eliminate body fat, cleanse your liver or make you feel better and more energised. In some cases, this can be the case, however, most of those diets will leave you malnourished and tired and even if you do lose weight, it's expected that you'll gain it back within a short period. We've all heard of the Keto diet, but why is it so hyped up and does it actually live up to what the media claims?
  
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• Is England’s voting age fair? Tomás Escobar, Hampton School

  05-01-2022 13:03
  
  Scotland has recently joined Argentina, Ecuador, Wales, Isle of Man, Guernsey, Nicaragua, Cuba, Brazil, Wales and Austria in lowering its voting age to 16, raising the question of why England has not joined them yet. I interviewed Seb Pedder, 15, about some of his opinions on the voting age in England.
  
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• Former Croydon teacher jailed for sexually assaulting children

  05-01-2022 12:59
  
  A former teacher at a school in Croydon has been sentenced to 14 years in jail after being found guilty of historic sex offences.
  
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• An insight into the radio industry with Tony Portelli - Sophie Martin

  05-01-2022 12:33
  
  This December I had the pleasure of interviewing Tony Portelli, one of the radio presenters from ‘Regency Radio’ which is a local radio station based in Brighton. Listening to music and getting to share your thoughts to listeners everywhere, everyday seems like ‘the dream’, but is it as easy as it sounds? And how do you even become a radio presenter? Portelli answers all.
  
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• Starbucks launches winter menu with 9 new items

  05-01-2022 12:21
  
  The coffeehouse chain has also announced it will no longer charge extra for dairy alternatives.
  
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• South Western Railway to reduce train services amid Omicron

  05-01-2022 12:12
  
  Train services as set to reduce further after South Western Railway announced a "consolidated timetable" to cope with the rapid spread of Omicron.
  
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• Southeastern train services cut as staff self-isolate with Covid

  05-01-2022 12:06
  
  A new timetable has been introduced by Southeastern rail due to Covid related staff shortages.
  
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• Armed thieves break into home in High Ongar

  05-01-2022 12:04
  
  Armed thieves broke into a home in High Ongar before stealing a car and phone.
  
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• Police appeal for help in finding missing woman from Lewisham

  05-01-2022 11:51
  
  Police are appealing for help to find a missing 53-year-old woman from Lewisham
  
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• McDonald's McPlant burger now available in all UK restaurants

  05-01-2022 11:45
  
  The burger features a Beyond Meat plant-based patty and all vegan cheese, sauce, and sesame bun.
  
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• Costa Book Prize 2021 category winners revealed – where to buy

  05-01-2022 11:15
  
  Costa Book Prize 2021 has unveiled its five category winners – here’s what they are and where to buy them.
  
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• Iceland offers up to 50% off your favourite brands including Heinz, Birds Eye and more

  05-01-2022 11:13
  
  After splurging a little too much at Christmas, your bank account will thank you for shopping Iceland's up to 50 percent off sale. Check out the supermarket's best deals.
  
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• QHotels Collection launches winter sale on spa breaks

  05-01-2022 11:12
  
  You can bypass the January blues with all sorts of discounted wellness experiences.
  
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• Dunelm has up to 50 per cent off in huge sale, including stylish ‘Apartment Mirror’

  05-01-2022 11:11
  
  The home furnishings retailer has up to 50% off on incredible pieces online.
  
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• Fears that free NHS prescriptions for over-60s could be 'axed from April'

  05-01-2022 11:08
  
  Prescription charges could also go up
  
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• Highway Code changes 2022 – What you need to know

  05-01-2022 11:06
  
  Changes to the Highway Code come into effect this month – could you be caught out by updates you knew nothing about?
  
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• Major change to PCR and lateral flow Covid testing rules 'announced'

  05-01-2022 10:20
  
  The Welsh Government came to the aid of Westminster last week by loaning England four million lateral flow tests.
  
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• Covid: Vault Festival cancelled due to spread of Omicron

  05-01-2022 10:19
  
  The cancellation of an independent creative arts festival in south London due to the surge of coronavirus is set to affect more than 2,500 staff and artists and will cost more than £1.6 million in lost revenue, the director has said.
  
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