Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Railton Road Brixton shooting: Two killed

  30-10-2022 23:19
  
  Two people have been killed after a shooting in south London.
  
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• Sefali's Story -Lakshmi Moran- Gumley House

  30-10-2022 22:31
  
  Sefali Dhani is a carer for both of her elderly parents Surawasti Dhani (82) and Ram Dhani (84) as well as being a dedicated yoga teacher. She uses these skills to help her in her caring role, not only for her parents but for the wider community she lives in to maintain a fit and healthy lifestyle.
  
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• Recovery from a fire in Morden Hall Park- Martha Mannix, Ursuline High school

  30-10-2022 22:24
  
  The National Trust Park has made a swift recovery from a recent fire that happened in July in an area of grass within its grounds.
  
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• RAG Week at Rosebery - Abi Harvey, Rosebery School

  30-10-2022 21:31
  
  Rosebery rag week - an annual charity event that takes place the last week before the October half term. It's a week that sees the whole school community come together to raise money for charities which this year included: Period Poverty, Show Racism the Red Card, and Pancreatic Cancer UK. However, this year was like no other! Every day was packed with at least one or more fundraisers.
  
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• 44-year-old man broke triathlon world record to raise money to stop knife crime - Nihithan Vasudevan, Wilson's School

  30-10-2022 21:29
  
  On the 24th July 44-year-old Mark Jones, born in Croydon, broke the world record for most standard distance Triathlons completed in 7 days, doing 22 Olympic-length Triathlons. For reference, that entails swimming 33000m, biking 880000m, and running 220000m (Over 700 miles in total) all in one week! 
  
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• 44-year-old man broke triathlon world record to raise money to stop knife crime

  30-10-2022 21:29
  
  On the 24th July 44-year-old Mark Jones, born in Croydon, broke the world record for most standard distance Triathlons completed in 7 days, doing 22 Olympic-length Triathlons. For reference, that entails swimming 33000m, biking 880000m, and running 220000m (Over 700 miles in total) all in one week! 
  
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• Ealing wildlife photography exhibition

  30-10-2022 20:17
  
  Ealing wildlife group's photography competition come to a close as winners are announced and displayed in Walpole park
  
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• Tiktok is good for teenagers - Lois England - Notre Dame

  30-10-2022 19:39
  
  In contrast to current belief that social media negatively effects young people, the popular social media app TikTok has contributed to the rise in teenagers reading for fun. Tiktok has become the go to social media app for teenagers and young people, with an expected 16.8 million users in the UK in 2024.
  
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• The Florence Nightingale Museum: Review by Annie Campbell, Notre Dame School

  30-10-2022 19:32
  
  The Florence Nightingale Museum is a phenomenal experience that everybody needs to visit in their lifetime. It illustrates the life story of Florence Nightingale, a British nurse and statistician who paved the way for modern nursing today.
  
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• Talking About the Cost-of-Living Crisis, Jessica Reeves, Ursuline

  30-10-2022 19:19
  
  The cost-of-living crisis, over the past year, has drowned the UK and other areas in the world alike in a terrifyingly strong tide of doubt, hardships and fear due to the conflict in Ukraine. 1/10 UK citizens are affected more then ever by this issue – they are struggling to afford food to eat, a basic human right and necessity for all. Not only that, costs of heating homes on average have increased 126% since February 24th and to place the cherry on this truly ‘fruitless’ cake
  
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• Lower Marsh Street Lambeth stabbing: Victim named by police

  30-10-2022 19:10
  
  A murder victim who was stabbed following an altercation between two groups of men outside a restaurant in London has been named, the Metropolitan Police said.
  
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• Lifting Spirits from the Sofa: Dogs Jessica Reeves Ursuline

  30-10-2022 19:03
  
  Owning and caring for a dog is something I can confirm is a brilliant experience, something many people across this country would agree with me on. A study taken in 2019 revealed that dog owners are nearly 4 times more likely to reach their daily physical activity guidelines then a non-dog owner.
  
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• Why celebrating Diwali is important - Hugo Wilkinson, City of London Freemens

  30-10-2022 18:24
  
  Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism every year for 5 days. It is very special as families come together to celebrate, pray, exchange gifts and have meals with those closest to you which often includes a variety of sweets made by the family.
  
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• The Addams Family - A triumph for BROS! by Tom Price, Kingston Grammar

  30-10-2022 17:53
  
  Halloween was brought to the Richmond Theatre in style this year via six performances of The Addams Family, A New Musical by BROS Theatre Company – a high quality Amateur Theatre Company that brings West End level musicals right to your doorstep.
  
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• Dover incident today: Petrol bombs thrown at Border Police Migrant centre

  30-10-2022 17:39
  
  A man is reported to have thrown petrol bombs which had fireworks attached before he killed himself, according to a Reuters photographer.
  
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• Royal Mail staff cancel November strike dates but will resume later this month

  30-10-2022 17:27
  
  A series of strikes by members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has taken place in recent months following a dispute over pay and conditions.
  
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• ITV The Voice: Anthonia Edwards from Blackheath crowned winner 

  30-10-2022 16:43
  
  A qualified nurse from Blackheath has said she did not expect to be crowned as the champion of ITV’s The Voice 2022.
  
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• Top 5 places to go this Halloween - Yuvraj Dubey

  30-10-2022 16:17
  
  From Theme parks to even getting the experience of being a zombie- Here are 4 places you can visit this Halloween!
  
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• 11th November: A Brief History - Masroor Khan, Tiffin School

  30-10-2022 16:17
  
  Remembrance Day takes place on the 11th November every year. What makes it so special, and why do we observe this day annually?
  
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• Shooters Hill Road Blackheath crash: Moped rider in hospital

  30-10-2022 15:48
  
  THE rider of a moped has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Blackheath.
  
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• Bake cakes, save the world! Alisha Parkash Notre Dame School

  30-10-2022 15:45
  
  An 8-year-old girl is eager to "make the world a better place" by spreading awareness about the planet through tasty treaties.
  
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• Nino Trentinella - from award-winning artist to teacher by Teodor Merla, Sutton Grammar School

  30-10-2022 15:23
  
  Nino Trentinella is an award-winning artist and photographer, who has had her artworks exhibited in a variety of institutions (including the Library of Congress in Washington D.C.). As she now teaches at Sutton Grammar School, I had the pleasure of talking to her about her life and art in general.
  
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• Bus cuts worry locals - Nathaniel Carson, Hampton School

  30-10-2022 15:11
  
  The biggest bus cuts in a decade are coming into place soon, and this is hugely worrying for Wandsworth locals
  
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• Shooters Hill Road Blackheath crash: Recap

  30-10-2022 14:13
  
  A crash between a car and a motorbike on Shooters Hill Road in Blackheath, according to AA maps.
  
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• Shooters Hill Road Blackheath crash: Live traffic updates

  30-10-2022 14:13
  
  A crash between a car and a motorbike on Shooters Hill Road in Blackheath, according to AA maps.
  
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• Shooters Hill Road Blackheath car and motorbike crash: Live

  30-10-2022 14:13
  
  A crash between a car and a motorbike on Shooters Hill Road in Blackheath, according to AA maps.
  
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• The Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup controversy-Olivia Eyeson, Parmiter's School

  30-10-2022 13:43
  
  Around a month before the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022, many are questioning whether this middle-eastern country should be allowed to host.
  
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• A20 Sidcup Bypass: Cyclist taken to hospital

  30-10-2022 13:38
  
  A CYCLIST has been taken to hospital after suffering a medical episode in Sidcup.
  
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• Councils Clash over Toll Bridge plans - Eashan Aldridge, Hampton School

  30-10-2022 13:35
  
  This week, Conservative councillors for Wandsworth showed their dismay at the Labour Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s plans for Hammersmith Bridge.
  
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• 4 Things to do this Spooktober - Natalia Pasinska, Ursuline High School

  30-10-2022 13:31
  
  From food, to tours, to dancing, here are four things to do this Halloween.
  
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• UK Foreign Office issues Spain travel warning amid Barcelona and Madrid protests

  30-10-2022 13:15
  
  The government has alerted UK holidaymakers following cost-of-living protests in Madrid and pro-independence marches in Barcelona. 
  
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• Brentwood Council's £23m plan to regenerate Baytree Centre

  30-10-2022 13:00
  
  Brentwood Borough Council is set to agree a massive spending commitment of around £23 million to unshackle the town’s Baytree Centre from its “state of paralysis” to create a new shopping mall and multi-screen cinema.
  
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• Hampton Boys Experience French Life At Its Fullest, By Charlie Puczyniec Hampton School

  30-10-2022 12:41
  
  Bright and early on the morning of Sunday 16th October, 17 of Hampton’s senior french speakers bravely departed from St. Pancreas station in London on their way to visit the city of Lille, to experience living life in France to its fullest. The trip lasted one week and, from my own perspective, was brilliant, aiming to enrich the brave students’ knowledge of the language, whilst also providing them with beneficial skills and work experience. Whilst, understandably, the work side of t
  
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• Beanies and Daffodils for Mental Health - Katie Pryor, Ursuline High School

  30-10-2022 12:29
  
  Local resident Jane Upson is currently advocating for nearby experienced knitters to help her create and sell bespoke knitted beanies in support of the independent mental health charity Maytree. Her GoFundMe site has set a £1,500 goal to fund the project that will eventually produce handmade beanies designed by a neighbour who has been suffering with poor mental health since an operation 3 years ago where she received contraindicated medications.
  
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• A20 Sidcup cyclist crash: Recap

  30-10-2022 12:26
  
  A cyclist has suffered a 'medical episode' on the A20 in Sidcup.
  
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• A20 Sidcup cyclist crash: Live traffic updates

  30-10-2022 12:26
  
  Officers are at the scene of a crash involving a cyclist on the A20 in Sidcup.
  
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• A20 Sidcup car and cyclist crash: Live traffic updates

  30-10-2022 12:26
  
  Officers are at the scene of a 'serious' crash involving a car and a cyclist on the A20 in Sidcup.
  
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• Met Police reaches record levels of female officers

  30-10-2022 12:13
  
  The proportion of female police officers in London has reached a record level, according to figures released by the Met. 
  
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• Fatal stabbing in Wembley: Murder investigation launched

  30-10-2022 12:02
  
  A murder investigation has been launched after a man suffered fatal stab wounds in Wembley.
  
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• Sherlock Holmes Museum Review

  30-10-2022 11:59
  
  On the corner of the world-famous Baker Street, opposite Regents Parks, lies a quaint apartment with a history as big as it’s queue.
  
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• Heartbreaking Halloween Tragedy by Holly Sugden, Rosebery School

  30-10-2022 11:59
  
  Over the past few years, South Korea has become large fans of the typical extravagant Halloween festivals in the west, the USA’s cultural influence bringing the Pagan festival over to Asia. Participants will often decorate their homes or dress up in costumes and head out to clubs and bars, the heart of it all being in the district of Itaewon,in Seoul.
  
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• Pub being sold by JD Wetherspoon makes the Good Beer Guide

  30-10-2022 11:44
  
  An Islington pub which was recently put up for sale has made it into the Good Beer Guide 2023. 
  
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• Hampstead and Primrose Hill authors shortlisted for award

  30-10-2022 10:51
  
  Two north London authors have made the shortlist for a major award. 
  
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• Blendon Road Bexley car crash: Ambulance statement

  30-10-2022 10:40
  
  London Ambulance Service has issued a statement after a woman was taken to hospital following a car crash in Bexley.
  
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• Warning over Bonfire Night at Primrose Hill

  30-10-2022 10:38
  
  One of London’s most popular vantage points for viewing fireworks across the city will close at 10pm on Bonfire Night. 
  
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• How to recycle your running shoes in Brent

  30-10-2022 10:25
  
  A Brent leisure centre has joined a campaign to aiming to keep a million pairs of trainers out of landfill.
  
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• London Road Crayford crash: Person taken to hospital

  30-10-2022 10:17
  
  A PERSON has been taken to hospital after a crash in Crayford.
  
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• Stephen Lawrence: ‘Imaginative’ experts helped convict killers

  30-10-2022 09:37
  
  The vital piece of evidence which helped convict two of Stephen Lawrence’s killers was discovered due to the tenacity of the experts who were “clever” and “imaginative enough to find it”, a forensic scientist on the case has said.
  
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• Chris Kaba family say 'there was no chase' before shooting

  30-10-2022 09:28
  
  The cousin of Chris Kaba has said there was “no chase” before the father-to-be was shot dead by a firearms officer, despite the Metropolitan Police claiming a pursuit had occurred.
  
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• House Plants care: How to keep them alive and thriving

  30-10-2022 09:15
  
  How to keep your house plants alive and thriving.
  
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