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• How Easter devastates the environment

  28-04-2022 23:51
  
  Although to us it may seem like a jolly festival, to the majority of wildlife living around cities, Easter brings a devastating trail of pollution.
  
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• Finding homes for abandoned cats- Alana Brown, Newstead Wood School

  28-04-2022 23:16
  
  People must surrender their cats to rescue centres for many different reasons. Whether people are moving house and cannot take their cats with them, or their cat unexpectedly has kittens and they cannot financially cope, it is clear that the abandonment of pets is a huge societal issue. However, organisations like Romney House Cat Rescue are ensuring that these unwanted animals can have as many chances as they need of finding their forever home.
  
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• "REAL" Exams Are Back!! - by Nishi Amin, Greenshaw High School

  28-04-2022 23:13
  
  GCSEs and A-Level exams are arguably the most important exams students have to take before stepping into the “real world”. Years of learning crammed into a few months of stress, endless revision, and sleepless nights. Since the coronavirus pandemic, it has been three years since real exams have actually taken place; after two years of teacher-predicted grades, how do students feel about being the first to sit a “proper” exam since 2019?
  
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• A New Beginning for Kingston High Street? Joseph Treacy, Hampton School

  28-04-2022 22:55
  
  Kingston Upon Thames High Street has historically thrived, with 18 million people visiting the area each year, however, in recent times it has faced an unprecedented challenge from e-commerce. In January 2022, according to the Retail Sales Index time series, online purchases accounted for 27.1% of the total retail sales in the UK while the corresponding figure for 2010 was just 7.4%. The prominence of online retail has been rising steadily over the last couple of decades, due to the growing conv
  
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• Fill A Bag Event, Holy Lukufi, The Gateway Academy

  28-04-2022 22:37
  
  Fill a bag event is a viral fun thrifting experience that has been happening since August of 2021. This is put on by the founder and owner of Wings vintage, Megan Wing.
  
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• The Impact of Amazon in the UK – Tom Southgate, Hampton School

  28-04-2022 22:32
  
  Amazon needs no introduction. A net revenue of over $469 billion in 2021 makes Amazon one of the highest earning companies worldwide. Amazon has 300 million active users, and 197 million people visit Amazon.com every month. Amazon ships internationally to over 100 countries, and employs over 1.5 million people worldwide, including 1 million in the US.
  
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• Teen With Tourettes - Imogen Dearlove Merstham Park School

  28-04-2022 22:20
  
   
  
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• Food Banks Affected By Increased Living Costs

  28-04-2022 22:05
  
  Food banks have become a necessity for many people over the course of lockdown. The need for food banks has been heightened due to soaring living costs.
  
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• Friendly Fox by Lara Phillips, Wimbledon High School

  28-04-2022 21:56
  
  If you’ve encountered more than few red foxes lately around your local urban area, you are not the only one. With approximately 10000 foxes supposedly living in London, which is the same as 0.11% of London’s population, you are more likely to see a foraging fox than not.
  
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• Post-Covid Concerts - Phoebe Copley, NWS

  28-04-2022 21:53
  
  After what seems like an eternity, concerts are finally back on the horizon – Louis Tomlinson continued his long-awaited world tour this week with a packed-out performance at the OVO Wembley Arena.
  
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• Mehndi- Meghan Santhosh Kumar, GGSK College

  28-04-2022 21:53
  
  Mehndi is a type of body art which is temporary on the skin; usually drawn on hands or legs. It’s known for being in the Indian culture, however many people from other cultures do wear it.
  
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• Haikyuu - Sadia Chowdhury

  28-04-2022 21:53
  
  Haikyuu is an anime that shows about teamwork, friendship and what pushing beyond your limits looks like.
  
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• What Is Wrong With Social Media.

  28-04-2022 21:26
  
  How do you feel about social media? Stressed? Unsafe? Learn about who social media impacts, its dangers and ways to combat them too.
  
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• Plants For The People And The Planet By Jessica Cloake Sunbury Manor School

  28-04-2022 21:06
  
  Throughout lockdown, we were hardly allowed to do anything: go swimming, play team sports, or even go to the gym. This meant that many people suffered from severe boredom. People became more and more imaginative throughout the national lockdown when finding things to do, from learning new languages to learning how to tap dance, we tried it all. One of the things that people decided to try, was growing plants. It meant not leaving the house, and gave people something fun to do. This can be seen a
  
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• 1920's women's fashion and their stereotypes - Zahra Modan WSFG

  28-04-2022 20:51
  
  1920s fashion is something which has often been misrepresented over time – many believe that there was this sudden complete change in fashion trends where there was no relation to previous clothes of other periods, however it is quite the opposite. From a 21st century spectacle, hearing that women's clothing in the 20s were drastically shorter, or the use of one material was used far more commonly, makes it seem as if clothing changed from floor length to knee length overnight however that
  
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• Muslims of St Albans gather, Muadh Ansari, Parmiter's School

  28-04-2022 20:36
  
  St Albans’ Muslim community gathered at Fleetville Recreational Park on Saturday 23rd April to break their fast at ‘The Big Iftar’. Iftar can be described as the meal in which Muslims observing Ramadan break their fasts at the time of sunset,.
  
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• Hundreds of Muslims gather in St Albans to break fasts - Muadh Ansari, Parmiter's School

  28-04-2022 20:36
  
  St Albans’ Muslim community gathered at Fleetville Recreational Park on Saturday 23rd April to break their fast at ‘The Big Iftar’. Iftar can be described as the meal in which Muslims observing Ramadan break their fasts at the time of sunset,.
  
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• The Other Kennedy

  28-04-2022 20:33
  
  Joseph P. Kennedy Sr, the politician and his wife Rose Kennedy, a socialite and philanthropist raised their nine children in Massachusetts, unaware that five of them would eventually succumb to what is now coined, the ‘Kennedy Curse’.
  
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• "That's weird" By Simran Khatri, Hampton High

  28-04-2022 20:24
  
  Do you know that feeling? It’s quite weird.
  
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• Anxiety Awareness Month By Eve Jarvis - Richard Challoner Sixth Form

  28-04-2022 20:08
  
  Simplistic activities like going into a big social setting, walking into a classroom or even ordering food sound like easy and normal things that happen everyday in everybody's life, however for someone that suffers from anxiety they may find these tasks extremely difficult. In recent years mental health has become more publicly known to everyone and this year  April is anxiety awareness month. 
  
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• The Women of Troy: A Complete Success by Gilbert Edwards, Dulwich College

  28-04-2022 19:49
  
  The relatively recent bestseller by Pat Barker is an imaginative, and disturbing ‘retelling’ of a segment of the Classical myth.
  
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• Two guilty after Harrow stabbing outside former Debenhams

  28-04-2022 19:02
  
  Two teenagers have been found guilty of killing a young man and attacking two others in revenge for one of them being “belittled” on Snapchat.
  
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• Taking Back Purley: The Purley Panel- Jasmine Savory, St Philomena's School

  28-04-2022 19:00
  
  In my article ‘Purley Deserves Better’, it was evident that Purley is in need of some positive change, with local people voicing the same opinion. A few months later, and things are looking up for Purley, thanks to some local volunteers with a huge passion for the improvement of Purley High Street. I spoke to Anna Bond, the chairperson of the Purley Panel, which is a voluntary collective community group representing key stakeholders in Purley. These include Purley BID, Purley in Bloo
  
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• LPGS Mock Trial 2022 - Abbie Dorey, Langley Park School for Girls

  28-04-2022 18:55
  
  This week at Langley Park School for Girls, we had the pleasure of watching and taking part in a mock trial.
  
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• Lee High Road Lewisham stabbing: Man fighting for life

  28-04-2022 18:48
  
  An 18-year-old man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in Lewisham.
  
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• Church Hill Orpington shooting: Police release more details

  28-04-2022 18:40
  
  The injuries of a man who was shot in Orpington on Wednesday "might be life-changing", according to police.
  
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• Asian Representation in a Netflix series?- Prabprit Khurana, Guru Nanak Sikh Academy

  28-04-2022 18:30
  
  On 25th of March 2022, a new season for the scandalous, romantic series-Bridgerton- had been released. Season 1 came out on the 25th of December 2020 and had achieved around 625 million hours of viewings only in the first 4 weeks of it being released. However, season 2 surpassed this record.
  
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• EXAM STRESS - ANNE-LAURE MUKOSA

  28-04-2022 18:17
  
  Exam season is fast approaching, with this year’s exams having the increased pressure of being the first to be sat in two years. As the time left before exams ticks down, the stress of these young people only increases. So how should they manage it?
  
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• Mickleham Close Orpington stabbing: Man rushed to hospital

  28-04-2022 17:56
  
  A man has been rushed to hospital following an "incident" in Orpington.
  
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• Mickleham Close Orpington: Man rushed to hospital

  28-04-2022 17:56
  
  A man has been rushed to hospital following an "incident" in Orpington.
  
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• A dazzling display from Emmerson School of Dance by Gemma Foord, Farringtons School

  28-04-2022 17:48
  
  On Saturday 2nd April Emmerson School of Dance, based in Petts Wood, Kent, performed a spectacular dance show at the Stag Theatre in Sevenoaks, titled 'Fairytales and Dreams'.
  
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• Wolvercote Road Abbey Wood: Police investigate flat fire

  28-04-2022 16:29
  
  Police are investigating the cause of a fire where firefighters had to rescue two people from the balcony of a flat in Abbey Wood.
  
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• Plaque unveiled commemorating Wimbledon firefighter

  28-04-2022 16:09
  
  A plaque has been unveiled today commemorating a Wimbledon firefighter who died when a building collapsed in the aftermath of a fire.
  
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• Should there be a ban on tobacco? Turing House

  28-04-2022 16:05
  
  Tobacco is a plant that contains nicotine, an addictive chemical substance, tobacco contains around 7000+ chemicals, 70-80 of which are known to be cancer causing. It can be consumed in a variety of different ways such as chewing, smoking, or snorting. If the case is that we know tobacco is harmful then why is it not already banned?
  
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• Should there be a ban on tobacco? Hanna -Turing House

  28-04-2022 16:05
  
  Tobacco is a plant that contains nicotine, an addictive chemical substance, tobacco contains around 7000+ chemicals, 70-80 of which are known to be cancer causing. It can be consumed in a variety of different ways such as chewing, smoking, or snorting. If the case is that we know tobacco is harmful then why is it not already banned?
  
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• BBC Eastenders and Doctor Who star Ann Davies dies aged 87 as fans pay tribute

  28-04-2022 16:02
  
  Ann was married to The Good Life star Richard Briers will be “very much missed” by her daughters, Lucy Briers of ITV’s Endeavour and Katie.
  
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• Three arrested in south London over inheritance scam

  28-04-2022 15:56
  
  Three men wanted by US authorities have been arrested in south London for their suspected role in an inheritance fraud.
  
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• Why deleting your emails can help the environment , Tia Melville Highams Park School

  28-04-2022 15:48
  
  How are emails bad for the environment, and how could deleting them help? Every email processed uses electricity, and to produce this electricity we burn fossil fuels resulting in global carbon emissions (C02) and in turn climate change. According to the science focus report, a science magazine, sending 65 emails is the same as driving a mile in your car.
  
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• Fury Makes British Boxing History - Oscar Davis, Latymer

  28-04-2022 15:43
  
  Modern-day boxing – is it sport or showbiz, a hard-hitting game of chess in the ring or a hyped-up reality show? When two heavyweight champions entered the ring on the 23rd of April at Wembley Stadium, they did so to all the trappings of professional sport promotion. A post-Second World War record crowd of 94,000 was present at Wembley Stadium in London to witness whether the ‘Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury could cement his position as the best in the division. The challenger Dillian W
  
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• One hit wonders: through the ages-Hanna Qureshi

  28-04-2022 15:39
  
  A one hit wonder could be classified as a song by a group or singer that gained immense popularity and is known by the general public for a period of time, usually one hit wonders overshadow artists other work as they become known for a particular song, the rest of their work tends to be overlooked or their later releases tend to be less popular.
  
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• BBC TV licence fee changes could to save UK household £159 a year

  28-04-2022 14:54
  
  Nadine Dorries said the BBC’s model was “completely outdated”.
  
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• Southwark stabbings: Man accused of murder remanded in custody

  28-04-2022 14:31
  
  A man charged with the murder of four family members in a terraced house in Southwark has been remanded into custody.
  
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• More homes to be built next to Clapham Junction

  28-04-2022 14:11
  
  More homes will be built next to Clapham Junction as part of the redevelopment of a 1930s housing estate, despite calls for the plans to be “withdrawn”.
  
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• John Fisher school Croydon strike over LGBT book talk

  28-04-2022 14:07
  
  A Catholic school in Croydon has been forced to close for the day as teachers take to the picket line to protest the sacking of governors after they raised concerns about a decision to cancel an LGBT author’s book talk.
  
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• How is Reach Academy Celebrating Ramadan

  28-04-2022 13:42
  
  How Reach Celebrates Ramadan and Diversity
  
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• One Tree Hill: Man arrested on suspicion of abduction

  28-04-2022 13:23
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of abduction after concerns for the safety of a woman in a van.
  
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• Laylatul Qadr: What is it and how do Muslims celebrate? by Maleehah Laher Richard Challoner

  28-04-2022 13:20
  
  As the month of Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims all over the globe anticipate Laylatul Qadr, which translates to ‘the Night of Power’ and is considered to be the Islamic calendar’s holiest event. During this night, Angel Jibril revealed the Holy Qur’an to Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). Although the exact date is unspecified, the night falls within Ramadan’s final 10 days. It is commonly thought that the night falls on one of the odd days and most believe it is the 27th n
  
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• The Hungarian Dance House - Boglarka Nagy Gumley House

  28-04-2022 12:57
  
  Living in England when you weren’t born here, or perhaps your parents weren’t born here, is rather an interesting experience. It is not often that we have the luxury of experiencing public events relating to our wide ranges of diverse cultures. Yet the Chiswick Hungarian ‘táncház’  was a casual Hungarian folk dance event that seemed to be reviving the roots of Hungarian culture outside of Hungary itself.
  
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• Verdant Lane Lewisham: Avoid area after lorry crash

  28-04-2022 12:40
  
  Drivers are being advised to avoid an area in Bromley after a lorry crash.
  
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• Verdant Lane Bromley: Avoid area after lorry crash

  28-04-2022 12:40
  
  Drivers are being advised to avoid an area in Bromley after a lorry crash.
  
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