Hammersmith and Fulham news

• TikTok Trend leads to an increase in teenage interest in photography: Layla Przeklasa / Ursuline High School

  03-11-2022 23:29
  
  A recent trend on TikTok has taken the world by storm. With incredible visuals and beautiful audio, young people have begun filming close ups of others around them: close friends, family and even strangers. This is predominantly to the song ‘Pink + White’ by Frank Ocean. This challenge began in August 2022 and with instantaneous effect, videos with the hashtag “pinkwhite” have received 19 million views on TikTok.
  
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• Ankerwyke history and mystery. Monty Seager, Hampton School

  03-11-2022 21:08
  
  Nestled within cattle trodden farmland and National Trust fields of Wraysbury is a yew tree. At first glance it is a tree like any other; roots, branches and leaves. However this yew is much more, its gnarly trunk and intertwined limbs hold both great history and great mystery. 
  
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• Pumpkin Spiced Latte Mary-Kate Pantlin St George's Weybridge

  03-11-2022 20:24
  
  With the arrival of autumn, the necessary traditions must commence. Be it long walks to admire the coloured leaves; collecting conkers with friends; wearing the cosiest knit jumpers and fluffy socks; or enjoying a hot pumpkin spiced latte. But is this daring drink actually as good as it sounds, or is it merely part of the coffee shops’ marketing scheme and not a coffee connoisseur’s choice?
  
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• The Honourable Hafidh, man grew popular within 2 months! - Fahim Ahmed (Greatfields School)

  03-11-2022 20:09
  
  Hafidh Liakot, 44, from Barlekha, Moulovibazar (Sylhet, Bangladesh), is a religious individual, known for the attributes of "Imaam" or "Hafidh", who came to the UK, to live a normal life. There were people from his village, that used to love his leadership style due to his being in a political party in Bangladesh, Jamaat-e-Islami.
  
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• Thrive or die : Businesses during covid Poppy Boyd Surbiton High School

  03-11-2022 19:43
  
  It doesn’t need much saying when it is said the global pandemic affected everyone. Not just people themselves essentially, but the world of business as well. I recently took this further when I interviewed Sandra Wheatley, who created her own brand building business Demographik. Here is what she had to say about the impact of covid on her self owned business.
  
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• Brazil, and a sigh of relief for the world -Jevan Sathyamoorthy, Wallington County Grammar School

  03-11-2022 19:34
  
  After an extremely close election that had the world holding its breath, left wing candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, won against the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, a far right former army captain and climate denier in the Brazilian presidential election.
  
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• Clever Canines in Training – Alice Goodchild – St. John’s School, Leatherhead

  03-11-2022 18:46
  
  In our midst, in Guildford, is a place where man’s best friend learns to become a fully qualified member of the police force: Surrey Police HQ, home to Surrey Police’s Dog School and Communications Department. I was lucky enough to visit recently to gain more of an insight into the work of my local police force and hear from some people who work in different roles there.
  
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• budget cap violations by emily habashi at newstead wood

  03-11-2022 18:43
  
  Local racing team struggles to stay in the budget cap
  
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• A robot discovered at Thorpe Park Ifechi Nweze, St Bede's School

  03-11-2022 18:40
  
  On the Tuesday 4th October 2022, several schools, including St Bede's, were invited to Thorpe Park by the ACS International Schools to take part in the STEAM event (STEAM meaning Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths). There were several activities to take part in, such as playing different musical instruments with The Royal Philharmonic orchestra, talking to the Royal Air Force about their job and the history of the RAF, see Titan the Robot in action around the park and around 70 othe
  
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• Cannabis factory discovered in Abbey Wood

  03-11-2022 18:37
  
  Police uncovered a cannabis factory during a drugs warrant in Abbey Wood today (November 3).
  
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• Cordon to remain in place after Walthamstow roof collapse

  03-11-2022 18:22
  
  A police cordon will remain after seven people were evacuated in a roof collapse.
  
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• Barbers offer mental health support for young Black men

  03-11-2022 18:13
  
  “You build up respect between a barber and a client. It’s about loyalty, respect and trust,” said barber Mitch Fly, who is trained to spot signs that young Black customers might need support with their mental-wellbeing.
  
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• Man who made Nazi salute at AFC Wimbledon vs MK Dons match

  03-11-2022 18:11
  
  A man who made a racist gesture during a match between AFC Wimbledon and Milton Keynes Dons has been banned from football grounds for three years.
  
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• Assembly member urges Met Police to act on vetting report

  03-11-2022 18:00
  
  Unmesh Desai, Barking and Dagenham, Newham and Tower Hamlets's representative at City Hall, has urged the Met Police to act on concerns raised by a police watchdog review on vetting procedures.
  
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• Dagenham man accused of mum's murder appears at Old Bailey

  03-11-2022 17:45
  
  Nicolas Aina, 28, of Auriel Avenue, has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of murdering his mother Caroline Adeyelu.
  
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• Milestone reached for new Highgate mental health centre

  03-11-2022 17:20
  
  A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a mental health inpatient facility in Highgate with a “topping-out” ceremony.
  
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• Headteacher leaves Hampstead school for rival in Harrow

  03-11-2022 17:02
  
  The head of South Hampstead High School is stepping down to take up the post at another north London independent.
  
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• A2 Upton Road Bexleyheath 'police incident': Recap

  03-11-2022 17:00
  
  A "police incident" in Bexleyheath, according to AA maps.
  
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• A2 Upton Road Bexleyheath 'police incident': Live updates

  03-11-2022 17:00
  
  A "police incident" in Bexleyheath, according to AA maps.
  
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• Are books important? By Ameera Aroos-The Tiffin Girls’ School

  03-11-2022 16:51
  
  Should we read books and why?
  
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• Have your say on the future of Brent

  03-11-2022 16:36
  
  Brent residents are being called on to help guide the future of the borough.
  
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• Lower Thames Crossing consent order resubmitted’ 

  03-11-2022 16:13
  
  Campaigners fighting a new road tunnel under the Thames are decrying a “lack of adequate consultation” after a new consent bid was submitted. 
  
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• Brentwood Council depot could move to make way for 133 homes

  03-11-2022 16:07
  
  Brentwood Council’s depot could move to an industrial site recently purchased by the authority - helping free up land for dozens of homes.
  
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• Teenage boy allegedly raped at Walthamstow refugee hotel

  03-11-2022 16:06
  
  A man has been charged after a teenage boy was allegedly raped in a hotel used for refugees.
  
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• Technical Theatre: Behind the Scenes

  03-11-2022 16:01
  
  Technical theatre is the term given to the roles within dramatic performance which are not acting.
  
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• Oakfield Road Croydon house fire: Two men in hospital as five escape

  03-11-2022 15:51
  
  TWO men have been taken to hospital after a house fire in Croydon.
  
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• Housing complaints to Newham Council nearly double in year

  03-11-2022 15:40
  
  The number of complaints about housing repairs in Newham has almost doubled over the last year. 
  
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• Nature Notes: The bountiful oak

  03-11-2022 15:00
  
  THIS autumn there is a bumper crop of acorns and walking under a mature oak we find ourselves crunching underfoot dozens of the thousands of acorns littering the ground below.
  
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• Seven evacuated after house roof collapse in Walthamstow

  03-11-2022 14:43
  
  Seven people were evacuated from homes after a horrifying roof collapse.
  
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• Willesden's Leopold Primary School celebrates Ofsted rating

  03-11-2022 14:25
  
  A junior school in Willesden is celebrating maintaining its "good" Oftsed rating.
  
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• Spurs star Harry Kane awarded Freedom of the City of London

  03-11-2022 14:24
  
  England captain Harry Kane has said he is “proud and grateful” to be awarded the Freedom of the City of London.
  
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• WhatsApp Communities: UK rollout of new feature begins

  03-11-2022 13:52
  
  WhatsApp's Communities feature has been in the testing stage since April but will be rolled out to UK users from November 3.
  
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• Southwark Park Firework display 2022 cancelled for third time

  03-11-2022 13:52
  
  SOUTHWARK Council has said there are “no plans” for its fireworks display to return as it’s now been cancelled for the third year in a row.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday November 3

  03-11-2022 13:50
  
  From heated blankets to Christmas jumpers, here's some of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, November 3.
  
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• Matt Hancock's ITV I'm A Celeb fee 'revealed' as former health secretary lands in Australia

  03-11-2022 13:47
  
  Mr Hancock will be making “a donation” to St Nicholas Hospice in Suffolk from his fee.
  
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• Celebrations to trial tubs without Bounty's this Christmas

  03-11-2022 13:46
  
  Celebrations are set to have some tubs without any Bounty's in this Christmas
  
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• Government tests 'emergency blackout plan' to last SEVEN DAYS amid supply chain fears

  03-11-2022 13:44
  
  Whitehall officials have ‘war gamed’ a plan named Programme Yarrow, a blueprint for coping with outages for up to a week.
  
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• Martin Lewis reveals how HSBC's online bonus saver account could earn you hundreds

  03-11-2022 13:42
  
  Speaking on this week’s  ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show, the Money Saving Expert founder suggested opening a HSBC account.
  
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• Newham family face eviction from eight-year Dagenham home

  03-11-2022 13:39
  
  A Newham mum and her three young children are facing homelessness after being evicted from their Dagenham home with less than a month’s notice. 
  
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• Southwark driver jailed after killing pedicab passenger

  03-11-2022 13:38
  
  A driver from Southwark has been jailed after killing a passenger while he crashed into a pedicab whilst under the influence of alcohol, unlicensed to drive, uninsured and breaching a restraining order.
  
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• McColl's in East Ham set to be among 132 closing

  03-11-2022 13:25
  
  A McColl’s shop in East Ham is among 132 stores set to shut.
  
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• Bank of England warns of 'longest recession' amid 3 per cent interest hike

  03-11-2022 13:17
  
  The Bank warned the  UK could be on course for its longest recession since reliable records began a century ago as it announced the decision.
  
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• Liverymen Walk Greenhithe cannabis factory shut down

  03-11-2022 13:16
  
  A 17-year-old boy has been charged after a cannabis factory with 150 plants was found at an address in Greenhithe.
  
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• Merged Cultures: La Mezquita-Catedral by Amelia Jones - Latymer

  03-11-2022 13:03
  
  The Mosque-Cathedral, or La Mezquita-Catedral, located in the Andalucían region of Spain, Córoba, is widely regarded as one of the most fascinating and intricate blends of religious architecture in the ancient world.
  
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• New three-storey homes plans for Hornchurch brownfield site

  03-11-2022 13:00
  
  Plans for two new three-storey housing blocks at a brownfield site in Hornchurch are back - a year after a similar scheme was thrown out.
  
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• Met Police officer who had drugs at his home dismissed

  03-11-2022 12:57
  
  A police officer who had class A drugs, cannabis plants and police items at his home and previous address has been dismissed.
  
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• The Hummingbird Bakery set to open in St John's Wood

  03-11-2022 12:40
  
  A barbershop quartet will greet customers when an American-style cake bakery opens a new branch this month.
  
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• New Qisah Film Festival tells stories from the Muslim world

  03-11-2022 12:35
  
  With screenings at Kilburn's Kiln and Dalston's Rio cinemas, the new Qisah film festival showcases 14 features telling a diversity of stories from across the Muslim world
  
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• Hour-by-hour Met Office London weather amid floods

  03-11-2022 12:14
  
  It’s been looking pretty gloomy and wet this week south east London and today is no different.
  
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• Raglan Road Woolwich crash: Woman taken to hospital

  03-11-2022 12:02
  
  A WOMAN has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Woolwich.
  
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