Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Schools Supplies to Improve Lives, Sally Hamilton, Radnor House

  28-03-2022 23:05
  
  Radnor house has been collecting school equipment for local refugees this month to help them to learn and develop in their new home.
  
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• Chris Grayling MP: Fighting for Epsom and Ewell - Peter Heller, Dulwich College

  28-03-2022 23:01
  
  Chris Grayling MP is a busy man. No longer a member of Cabinet, he now dedicates his time to working for his constituency of Epsom and Ewell, which he has represented since 2001. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mr Grayling and I talked to him about the projects that he’s working on, and how he seeks to advance the wellbeing of his constituents.
  
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• Reading Festival - Oscar Davis, Latymer Upper School

  28-03-2022 22:27
  
  With public exams just around the corner; students are bound to have their heads buried in books for the next few months. However some students may instead have their heads buried in sand waiting for their reward of Summer. With the warm weather already arriving and the covid restrictions less than ever; what is not to look forward to.
  
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• Why everything you experience is a lie

  28-03-2022 22:20
  
  We trust our senses to be completely accurate, yet this assumption is just that: an assumption. Given this, how should we repond?
  
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• London Museums

  28-03-2022 22:13
  
  A summary of some of London's museums.
  
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• Hamilton's woes continue in 2022 Ayman Chowdhury St Olave's Grammar School

  28-03-2022 22:08
  
  Jaws hit the floor at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on Saturday evening as Lewis Hamilton had failed to make it out of Q1 for the first time since the 2017 Brazilian Grand Prix. But after finishing the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix down in P10, Hamilton declared that his Mercedes team had their work cut out to get back in the fight this year.
  
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• Friends for Life? By Nadya Edwards, St Bede's

  28-03-2022 21:52
  
  What wakes you up everyday and keeps you moving? For the overwhelming majority of teenagers, it’s friendships. So, what makes a good friend, and what value do we place on the bonds we have formed throughout high school?
  
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• Wheels vs. Doors By Nadya Edwards, Saint Bede's

  28-03-2022 21:24
  
  Wheels vs. Doors
  
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• Soaring Temperatures Leads Many Londoners Flocking to Local Green Spaces - Evie Casemore, Tiffin School

  28-03-2022 21:00
  
  In the past week, temperatures in the UK have soared much higher than the average for March with what experts are calling a ‘mini heatwave’.
  
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• Advice for People Taking GCSE Art - Roshni Patel - Merstham Park School

  28-03-2022 20:58
  
  Advice for People Taking GCSE Art
  
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• ‘Teachers thrash students at Gumley House’ Martina Quinzo Gumley House

  28-03-2022 20:52
  
  On Friday the 25th of March, under the warm and bright sun that had been a frequent visitor that week, eager secondary students lined up to deposit money for charity in a bucket. What for, you may ask? The students were congregating by the Gumley netball courts to watch the annual sixth form versus teachers charity netball match. Many of the younger students had never seen this event, with the pandemic halting such gatherings, but for the older students who remembered the fun that this day
  
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• School of Rock Review - Rosa Snow, KGS

  28-03-2022 20:19
  
  Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning musical School of Rock, known for its catchy songs and talented child performers, is currently on tour in the UK. I was lucky enough to win tickets to see it for myself at The New Wimbledon Theatre, and it was certainly a night to remember.
  
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• Mamma Mia Review: An ABBA-solutely Astounding Experience by Amelia Jones - Latymer

  28-03-2022 20:15
  
  Mamma Mia the Musical seized London by a storm this year, selling over 65 million tickets worldwide, and grossing nearly £3 billion, since its 1999 debut. In a flashy, modernised iteration, staged in the resplendent Grand Opera House, the musical explores the functions and nuances of family, relationship and identity in an iconic, affectionately uplifting manner. 
  
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• Twickenham's First Pret - Annie Martin St Catherine's School

  28-03-2022 20:06
  
  With Twickenham’s Heath Road and King Street already having all the big names, it seemed about time that the local area had its own Pret.
  
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• BBC's Great British Menu 2022 final: meet Spencer from Essex and The Ritz London

  28-03-2022 18:34
  
  It's finals week on BBC's Great British Menu, here's everything you need to know about Spencer Metzger from Essex, head chef at The Ritz London.
  
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• Boris Becker ‘embarrassed’ at being made bankrupt, court told

  28-03-2022 18:22
  
  Tennis star Boris Becker has told a jury he was “shocked” and “embarrassed” after he was declared bankrupt days before commentating on the Wimbledon tournament.
  
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• Wandsworth: Man wanted in relation to kidnap offence

  28-03-2022 18:20
  
  A man is wanted by police in relation to a kidnap and grievous bodily harm with intent offences in Wandsworth.
  
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• Roman Abramovich, Ukraine negotiators suffer suspected poisoning symptoms

  28-03-2022 18:07
  
  Roman Abramovich and Ukrainian peace negotiators have been the victims of suspected poisoning according to reports.
  
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• My confusion over Corona isolation rules by Zubayda from TG

  28-03-2022 17:55
  
  As many of you may know, rules for self-isolation with coronavirus have changed. I thought a person could choose whether to self-isolate or not even if they have symptoms. Test positive on a lateral flow or live in the house with a person who has tested positive. When I recently tested positive after the rules of mandatory isolation were revoked and I chose to isolate myself I thought did I really have to is this advised? OfCourse I wasn’t as my parents believed isolating to miss school as
  
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• Wembley tower blocks passed despite royal box security fears

  28-03-2022 17:53
  
  Plans for a huge tower block in the shadow of Wembley have been given the green light by Sadiq Khan, despite fears new residents will be able to see into the stadium. 
  
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• Harlow leaseholders face £30k repair bills despite cost cap

  28-03-2022 17:43
  
  Leaseholders say they are "depressed" and losing sleep over bills of up to £30,000 for repairs.
  
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• Crown Pub Bromley ready to open after huge investment

  28-03-2022 17:08
  
  A pub in Bromley is ready to open its doors after a huge investment was made to the property.
  
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• Memories of Queen visiting Walthamstow on Diamond Jubilee tour

  28-03-2022 17:00
  
  The Queen received the warmest of welcomes from hundreds of young people as she arrived in Walthamstow on her Diamond Jubilee tour.
  
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• Memories of Epping Forest council's plan to buy a police station

  28-03-2022 17:00
  
  It's five year ago this week since a local authority agreed to look into the possibility of being a disused police station.
  
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• Girl missing from Sutton

  28-03-2022 16:40
  
  Police are appealing for help in finding a missing girl from Sutton.
  
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• Dartford mum wins Kent ‘Young Business Woman of the Year’

  28-03-2022 16:39
  
  A Dartford mum has transformed from a school teaching assistant into the owner of a private tutoring company managing 60 tutors.
  
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• BBC's Great British Menu 2022 final: meet the chefs and when is it on TV?

  28-03-2022 16:32
  
  Its finals week on BBC's Great British Menu, here's everything you need to know about the contestants.
  
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• New Inflata Nation Colindale launch day delayed

  28-03-2022 16:20
  
  An inflatable theme park that was set to open this week has delayed its launch date.
  
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• Community Aid For Ukraine - Flynn Hinchcliffe, Hampton School

  28-03-2022 15:51
  
  Amidst the tragedy and pain of the invasion currently raging through Ukraine, the business owners of Church Street in Twickenham have put up a beautiful array of Ukrainian flags in support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people during this difficult time. Along with this Prosperity Café, a Ukrainian-themed restaurant also located in Twickenham, has been collecting donations around the clock to be sent to those affected by Russia’s invasion.
  
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• Local walks every Saturday: Parkrun! (Nahiyat Q. - Townley Grammar School)

  28-03-2022 15:06
  
  If you're looking to undertake a new athletic pursuit, Parkrun might just be what you need - it is an event that takes place every Saturday, where you can choose to walk, run or jog 5k. There's no requirements for speed or clothes - it is just about taking part and getting active! On Sunday mornings, there are junior parkrun events for those aged 4-14, who can choose to walk, run or jog 2k. All events are organised by a team of hard-working volunteers.
  
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• Call to restore Wanstead Village Safer Neighbourhood police team

  28-03-2022 15:00
  
  Cllr Jo Blackman has recognised (in the March Wanstead Village Directory) the concerns of local residents about traffic and speeding in residential streets – something we have been campaigning about since last summer.
  
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• Glossier’s newest shop opens in London by Nina Kramarz, St Catherines School

  28-03-2022 14:05
  
  Due to the rising popularity of the brand, Glossier has opened up a permanent shop in Covent Garden, London.
  
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• Lewisham man pays £635 fine after drink driving in Southwark

  28-03-2022 14:01
  
  A man has been fined £635 in court after drink driving in Southwark.
  
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• Fire breaks out at Harrow house after phone battery explodes

  28-03-2022 13:50
  
  Firefighters believe that a charging phone was the trigger of afire that damaged the ground floor of a house.
  
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• Top Boy season 4

  28-03-2022 13:37
  
  Top Boys follows adults & youth who live in central London and make their way in life through drug dealing and gang activities. It follows main characters Dushane, Sully and Jamie closely. The show allows fans to see other sides of drug dealing and we see why so many British youths are forced into it. 
  
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• Bounds Green bowling clubhouse destroyed in fire

  28-03-2022 13:37
  
  A fire at a bowls club is being investigated by the police and fire service.
  
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• 'No plans' for McVitie's job cuts in Harlesden

  28-03-2022 13:25
  
  A London biscuit factory has reassured staff there are no plans to cut jobs after it emerged dozens of roles could be lost at a sister site in the North West.
  
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• Woolwich man fined after dropping cigarette outside Sainsbury’s

  28-03-2022 13:22
  
  A man from Woolwich has been fined almost £400 after dropping a cigarette outside Sainsbury’s.
  
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• Aljaž Škorjanec quits Strictly Come Dancing: Read emotional statement

  28-03-2022 13:14
  
  Aljaž Škorjanec has announced he has quit Strictly Come Dancing after 9 years.
  
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• Zoopla £3 million cottage for sale on Bromley's most expensive street

  28-03-2022 13:10
  
  The house is on Forest Ridge, known as Bromley's most expensive street.
  
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• Northern Line Bank branch on schedule for reopening

  28-03-2022 13:05
  
  The Bank branch of the Northern Line is on course to reopen in mid-May, with work on Bank station now at the halfway mark according to TfL.
  
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• Four arrested after knife fight in Croydon

  28-03-2022 13:05
  
  Four males have been arrested after lethal weapons were recovered by officers in Croydon.
  
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• Safety warning over changes to A1000 cycle lane in Finchley

  28-03-2022 12:56
  
  Opposition councillors have warned that proposed changes to the A1000 cycle lane in Finchley will make it “less safe”.
  
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• Water leak and global supply chain issues delayed City Hall relocation

  28-03-2022 12:43
  
  City Hall’s disaster-laden relocation to east London was delayed by a series of setbacks including the discovery of a water leak and global supply chain issues, the London Assembly has been told.
  
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• 'Significant demand' blamed as North Mid fails to meet A&E targets

  28-03-2022 12:13
  
  One third of accident and emergency (A&E) patients had to wait longer than four hours to be treated at North Middlesex University Hospital last month – well below the national target.
  
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• Morden: Man taken to hospital after maisonette fire

  28-03-2022 12:12
  
  A man has been taken to hospital after being rescued from a maisonette fire in Morden.
  
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• School children force McDonalds to close for eat in customers - Emily Ralph, City And Islington Sixth Form College

  28-03-2022 12:03
  
  The McDonalds branch in Walthamstow has decided to shut its restaurant between the hours of 4pm and 6pm on weekdays because of loud crowds of school children.
  
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• New Whipps Cross plans 'grossly underestimate future demand'

  28-03-2022 11:28
  
  An expert has warned that Whipps Cross bosses may have “grossly underestimated” future demand when designing the new hospital.
  
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• Month-long roadworks in Bushey near A41 set to cause traffic delays

  28-03-2022 10:48
  
  Roadworks lasting a month are likely cause "significant delays" for motorists, a councillor has warned.
  
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• Pets at Home Easter eggs & treats safe for dogs, cats & small furries

  28-03-2022 10:35
  
  Chocolate treats are great for humans this Easter but potentially toxic to pets – here are some safe alternatives for your furry friends.
  
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