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• The Addams Family: Musical Comeback! - Vivia Shukla, Newstead Wood School

  21-02-2022 23:38
  
  Creepy and kooky. Mysterious and spooky. The lights dim in the Wimbledon Theatre as everyone’s favourite ooky family returns with a musical and comedic show - it's the Addams Family!
  
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• Have you had your heart checked? by Freddie McIntosh, Hampton School

  21-02-2022 21:34
  
  Have you had your heart checked? Sadly, every week in the UK at least 12 apparently fit and healthy young people die of undiagnosed heart conditions and 80% of these deaths occur with no prior symptoms. 
  
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• Ethics Cup competition

  21-02-2022 20:32
  
  On the 24th of February, 6 students from Year 12 in Bentley Wood Sixth Form attended Kings College London for a debating competition as part of an extra-curricular activity. Students practiced the regional cases, which were released several months in advance to help in preparation to the event. Cases include controversial topics of debate including 11 cases from the ban on plastic straws to male circumcision. Last year this event occurred online, due to the pandemic, however this year it resumed
  
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• The Rise of Podcasts by Joe Murphy, Hampton School

  21-02-2022 20:02
  
  For many, podcasts are a great form of entertainment while travelling, completing chores or just wanting to unwind and relax. Whether you want a comedy show to lift your mood, a motivational talk or to learn something new, there is a podcast for you.
  
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• Teaching languages abroad - an interview by Lily Butler at St Michael's

  21-02-2022 20:01
  
      Learning a foreign language can be really difficult without practice, so regularly speaking with native speakers is essential. As an A-Level Italian student, I've been really lucky to be able to practise my conversation skills weekly with Claudia Marin - a modern languages speaking assistant from northern Italy. I asked her a few questions about her experience as a speaking assistant, and the differences between being in England compared to Italy. Here's what she had to say:
  
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• More than 12 road closures in Epping Forest this week

  21-02-2022 19:15
  
  Drivers in and around Epping Forest will have 15 National Highways road closures to watch out for this week.
  
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• Global Warming-Nadeen Al-azzawi-Turing House School

  21-02-2022 19:14
  
  A worldwide crisis, a crisis which is in plan to be resolved through the many future decades to come.
  
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• Man in hospital after being rescued from Croydon flat fire

  21-02-2022 18:21
  
  A man has been taken to hospital after being rescued from a flat fire in Croydon.
  
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• Boris Johnson announces Covid rules to be scrapped - See key dates here

  21-02-2022 18:09
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled his "living with COVID" plan to the Commons, proposing to scrap all Covid restrictions.
  
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• Lewisham NHS offers free transport to Covid vaccine centres

  21-02-2022 18:00
  
  Lewisham is offering free transport to residents travelling to Covid vaccination centres in the borough.
  
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• Importance of reading and mental health by Sofia Elaheebocus Royal Russell School

  21-02-2022 17:54
  
  Especially after the last few years we have had, reading has become a lifeline for many. People of all ages from young children to the elderly have enjoyed reading a lot more books and genres over the last couple of years. Reading opens up new worlds and imaginations for everyone, allowing people to escape reality and dive into a completely different story whether that be a thriller, comedy or a romance and escape the stress of everyday life especially in a pandemic.
  
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• Delays on M25 as Dartford Crossing bridge remains closed

  21-02-2022 17:42
  
  There are delays of “well over” an hour on the M25 approaching the Dartford Crossing as a result of the QE2 Bridge’s closure.
  
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• TfL has 'days' to avoid bankruptcy as funding deal extended

  21-02-2022 17:32
  
  Transport for London has a “matter of days” to avoid bankruptcy after again failing to agree a long-term funding deal with Government, Sadiq Khan has warned.
  
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• Naomi Hunte: Man arrested after Greenwich murder released on bail

  21-02-2022 17:26
  
  A man who was arrested after the murder of Naomi Hunte in Greenwich has been released on bail.
  
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• New community hall for Chigwell estate opened a decade ago

  21-02-2022 17:00
  
  The opening of a new community centre in Epping Forest was warmly welcomed ten years ago this week.
  
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• Memories of air ambulance landing in east London school playground

  21-02-2022 17:00
  
  This was the dramatic scene that greeted pupils at an east London school five years ago this week when an air ambulance landed in their playground.
  
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• Calls made for emergency safety measures in Finsbury Park

  21-02-2022 16:59
  
  Residents have called for emergency safety measures to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour in Finsbury Park.
  
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• Urgent appeal for man with dementia missing from Croydon

  21-02-2022 16:54
  
  Police are appealing for help in finding a man missing from Croydon.
  
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• House damaged after catching fire in Edmonton

  21-02-2022 16:27
  
  Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters were scrambled to a house fire in Edmonton this afternoon (February 21).
  
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• Iceland is selling a Pancake Day bundle for £5

  21-02-2022 16:25
  
  Get everything you need for Pancake Day from Iceland.
  
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• City Hall staff offered counselling over Sadiq abuse

  21-02-2022 16:17
  
  City Hall staff have had to be offered counselling following a torrent of abusive letters and emails directed at Sadiq Khan and the Greater London Authority, it has been revealed.
  
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• Police officers charged over 'offensive' WhatsApp group with Wayne Couzens named

  21-02-2022 16:12
  
  The Police officers charged with sharing “grossly offensive” WhatsApp messages with Sarah Everard killer, Wayne Couzens, have been named.
  
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• Tears For Fears announce London show- get tickets

  21-02-2022 16:09
  
  The duo will be visiting Shepherd's Bush Empire.
  
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• Tears Fears Fears announce London show- get tickets

  21-02-2022 16:09
  
  The duo will be visiting Shepherd's Bush Empire.
  
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• Covid booster vaccine: Sajid Javid announces fourth jab for highest risk groups

  21-02-2022 16:04
  
  Sajid Javid has confirmed people aged 75 and over, the immunosuppressed and those living in care homes will be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine.
  
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• Sadiq Khan rejects Assembly cladding hub vote

  21-02-2022 16:00
  
  Sadiq Khan has overturned a decision made in the London Assembly to include funding for a building safety crisis support hub in his upcoming mayoral budget.
  
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• Mayor and Priti Patel "working closely" over Met commissioner

  21-02-2022 15:46
  
  City Hall and the Home Office are “working closely” to decide who should replace Cressida Dick as commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Sadiq Khan has said.
  
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• Met Police officers charged with sharing offensive messages with Wayne Couzens named

  21-02-2022 15:20
  
  Two police constables and one ex-officer charged with sharing “grossly offensive” WhatsApp messages with Sarah Everard murderer Wayne Couzens have been named by prosecutors after their identities were initially kept secret.
  
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• CCTV appeal after valuables stolen during Potters Bar burglary

  21-02-2022 15:20
  
  Valuables including six watches were stolen during a burglary in Potters Bar.
  
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• Probe into Haringey Council Cranwood House care home deals

  21-02-2022 15:18
  
  The leader of Haringey Council will call for an independent investigation into the authority’s property transactions amid ongoing controversy over a council-led housing scheme.
  
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• Vulnerable person choosing to continue Covid safety measures

  21-02-2022 15:00
  
  That was a very helpful article by Katie Wright in your February 10 issue. She talks about the doubts and anxieties people may be having about the lifting of the Covid restrictions – the latest being no longer needing to self-isolate if testing positive.
  
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• Father slams Waltham Forest council over parking wardens

  21-02-2022 14:43
  
  A Walthamstow father has slammed “predatory parking wardens” who fined him twice when he had not parked illegally.
  
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• Thames Barrier closes for 206th time due to Storm Franklin

  21-02-2022 14:39
  
  The Thames Barrier will be closed for the 206th time between 12.45pm and 6.45pm on Monday due to tidal surges caused by Storm Franklin.
  
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• Why is the UK getting so many storms? Met Office explains as Franklin hits

  21-02-2022 14:34
  
  Whyhave we been hit with so many storms lately?
  
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• Michaela Community School head on key to academic success

  21-02-2022 13:31
  
  A teacher dubbed “the strictest headmistress in Britain” has spoken of how her school turns “rude, surly” children into top university candidates. 
  
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• Storm Franklin: London hour-by-hour Met Office forecast

  21-02-2022 13:30
  
  Storm Franklin has hit the UK - and the Met Office has said there will be strong winds and possible disruption.
  
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• Man arrested following property damage across Bexley

  21-02-2022 13:10
  
  A man has been arrested following a spate of damage to the windows of properties throughout Bexley.
  
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• Storm Franklin: Southeastern issues do not travel on trains warning

  21-02-2022 13:03
  
  A "do not travel" warning has been issued to commuters this morning by Southeastern rail as Storm Franklin sweeps in across south London.
  
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• Teenagers charged with murder after fatal Burnt Oak stabbing

  21-02-2022 12:58
  
  Two teenagers have been charged with murder after a man was stabbed to death in Burnt Oak.
  
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• Dogs found in South Norwood as police appeal for owner

  21-02-2022 12:47
  
  Police have issued an appeal for a dog owner after two dogs were found in South Norwood.
  
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• Too Good To Go: an end to food waste? - Emily Ralph, City And Islington Sixth Form College

  21-02-2022 12:41
  
  Although founded in 2015, mobile app Too Good To Go, which allows customers to buy unsold food from companies, has taken the world by storm recently with more and more brands signing up to the scheme.
  
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• The Real Dirty Dancing: Who's in the cast and when is it on?

  21-02-2022 12:40
  
  The Channel 4 show will see celebrities attempt to re-create the iconic scenes from the hit movie.
  
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• Southwark man jailed for sexual assault after police track his Santander bike

  21-02-2022 12:31
  
  A Southwark man has been jailed for two sexual assaults after police tracked his Santander hire bike.
  
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• Nutella Biscuits to launch in major UK supermarkets including Asda and Tesco

  21-02-2022 12:28
  
  A Nutella Biscuits tube will also be available later in the year.
  
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• Covid rules UK: Full list of rule changes set to be announced by Boris Johnson today

  21-02-2022 12:20
  
  Mr Johnson will meet with MPS on Monday morning before updating MPs in the afternoon on his blueprint for moving out of the pandemic.
  
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• Families of those who died in M25 crash pay tribute to loved ones

  21-02-2022 12:17
  
  The families of four people who died following in a crash on the M25 have paid tribute to their loved ones.
  
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• Road closed after scaffolding blows off Potters Bar building

  21-02-2022 12:12
  
  A major road in Potters Bar has been shut after scaffolding blew off a building and blocked the street.
  
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• Storm Franklin causes traffic havoc as Dartford Crossing closed

  21-02-2022 12:08
  
  MOTORISTS are facing a seven-mile queue this morning after the closure of Dartford Crossing due to Storm Franklin.
  
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• Sony launches new LinkBuds earphones available at Currys, AO and more - Where to buy

  21-02-2022 12:02
  
  Here's where you can buy the new Sony earphones, LinkBuds.
  
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• Tom Jones announces London Royal Hospital Chelsea outdoor show

  21-02-2022 12:01
  
  The iconic singer will be coming to London in June.
  
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