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• Cavetown Conquers London - Una Wachter, The Charter School East Dulwich

  06-11-2022 23:54
  
  On Saturday 5th November, singer-songwriter Robin Skinner, better known as Cavetown, performed his biggest show yet at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London. With an audience of over 5,000, Robin did not disappoint a day after releasing his latest full-length album, Worm Food.
  
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• DC’s Black Adam Movie Review by Elaha Moosa, Gumley House School

  06-11-2022 23:51
  
  DC’s Black Adam hit cinemas in the UK on the 21st of October 2022, officially bringing the comic to life. The film acts as an action-packed spin-off to the popular 2019 movie, Shazam! and is the eleventh installment in the DC Extended Universe. Dwayne Johnson stars as Black Adam, who to some is perceived as a villain and to others an antihero. Nevertheless, we follow the story of his return to modern-day Kahndaq while delving into his past alongside Sarah Shahi, Pierce Brosnan, A
  
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• The football club that's more than "just a bus stop".

  06-11-2022 23:49
  
  Haringey Borough: the local team who are so much more than ‘just a bus stop’
  
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• Cassiobury Park Fireworks - Suhan Shah - Merchant Taylor's School

  06-11-2022 23:47
  
  This Saturday, the annual Cassiobury Park Fireworks happened to celebrate Guy Fawkes. Although there was mild rain and some gusts of wind, the event was still on! Everyone’s spirits were high and people kept flooding in to watch the fireworks and performances happening in between. There were spectacular events happening including: performances from the local radio station Vibe and live music from Pat and the Butchers. There were also many activities for the younger audience, including a bu
  
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• A Haunting Halloween at Hampton Court by Laura Clark Notre Dame

  06-11-2022 23:41
  
  A spectacularly spooky night was to be had at the palace after dark. Stepping through the gates, I was transported into a shadowy historic realm. Ghosts and ghouls seemed to appear in every crevice through the courtyard. Was it a trick of my mind? Or was there something actually there, lurking in the darkness. As you went into each chamber you were confronted with the sights and sounds of ghosts, kings, and queens who reigned long ago. Projected blood dripped down on the inside of the courtyard;
  
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• After effects of COVID- Bhumiekaa Boyapati, Newstead Wood School

  06-11-2022 23:38
  
  2022, it’s a year for the Year 10 students seeking a fresh start. Of course, they would never have known that COVID's effects were still felt at school and during their learning. What, though, are these "effects"?
  
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• 'The Trials' by Dawn King - Yalana Rameshwaran - Tiffin Girls' School

  06-11-2022 23:33
  
  On the 27th of August, I went to the Donmar Warehouse and witnessed one of the most phenomenal performances based on climate change. The play, ‘The Trials’ by Dawn King, starred Joe Locke and William Gao, two talented actors from the Netflix series, Heartstopper.
  
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• All Quiet on the Western Front review - Luca Dahse, City of London Freemens School

  06-11-2022 23:21
  
  Erich Maria Remarque’s magnum opus 'All Quiet on the Western Front' has previously been adapted twice for the silver screen. Once into an Oscar-winning silent film all the way back in 1930, and once into a less critically acclaimed British-speaking movie in 1979. It seemed a tragedy that perhaps the most important piece of war media to come out of the 20th century had not been translated into its original language of German, but tragedy no more, as the dying days of October produced the Ne
  
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• Diwali! - Prisha GGSK

  06-11-2022 23:16
  
  Diwali, also known as the "Festival of Lights," is India's biggest holiday. It is mainly celebrated by Hindus everywhere around the world because of Rama's eventual defeat of the evil spirit Ravana and his triumphant return to his home. The story is called Ramayan - which takes a course over five days.
  
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• Community Contact Sessions - James Lloyd-Thomas, Tiffin School

  06-11-2022 23:15
  
  Think of the police. Think of who they are. Think of what they do. Regardless of your view on them, you probably envisioned at least one example of something exciting, something unordinary. That’s the sort of image we are often presented with regarding the police.
  
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• A review of Slowburn, Walthamstow.

  06-11-2022 23:15
  
  114b Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow is, by day, London’s only craft jeans maker. But on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, it is an innovative restaurant called Slowburns, serving mostly vegan and vegetarian food and, in their own words: “nourishing dishes,” and the “richest flavours.”  
  
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• First triple amputee to scale Mount Kilimanjaro— Madeleine Huffine, Surbiton High School

  06-11-2022 22:55
  
  We were privileged to talk to Andy Reid, the first triple amputee from the UK to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The war veteran lost both legs and an arm in Afghanistan, and was able to break two world records to commemorate the thirteen year anniversary of his injury.
  
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• First triple amputee to scale Mount Kilimanjaro by Madeleine Huffine, Surbiton High School

  06-11-2022 22:55
  
  We were privileged to talk to Andy Reid, the first triple amputee from the UK to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The war veteran lost both legs and an arm in Afghanistan, and was able to break two world records to commemorate the thirteen year anniversary of his injury.
  
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• Remote Religion: The Importance of Accessibility- Hannah Ison, Surbiton High School

  06-11-2022 22:46
  
  The embracing and connective force of religion suffered during lockdown, when people became isolated without the usual support from their communities. Wimbledon and District Synagogue, a Reform Jewish community, has invested a huge amount of time and money since then, into live-streaming services, allowing people from all over the world to access a religious community remotely and join both strangers and friends in prayer. The ‘tech team’ at the Synagogue, a group of dedicated member
  
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• Save the pumpkins, stock up on melons— Madeleine Huffine, Surbiton High School

  06-11-2022 22:40
  
  Over 18000 tonnes of pumpkins are left to rot in landfills every year. This is enough to make a shocking 3.4 billion pumpkin spice lattes; enough to give one to every person in China, India, Egypt and the entire European Union.
  
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• Save the pumpkins, stock up on melons by Madeleine Huffine, Surbiton High School

  06-11-2022 22:40
  
  Over 18000 tonnes of pumpkins are left to rot in landfills every year. This is enough to make a shocking 3.4 billion pumpkin spice lattes; enough to give one to every person in China, India, Egypt and the entire European Union.
  
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• Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible”: A Tale for Our Times? - Eden Smith, The Charter School North Dulwich

  06-11-2022 22:38
  
  It may seem that Miller’s allegory of mass hysteria is trapped in 1950s America, or even in 17th century colonial America when the play is set, but in fact, it continues to hold relevance.
  
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• Is TikTok Ruining Live Music? Steve Lacey's Tour And What Can Be Said About It - Arya Dassi, Parmiter's School

  06-11-2022 22:28
  
  Tiktok is changing the music industry, whether you like it or not. Through how music is released, received and responded to, the app is able to boost unknown artists to stardom in a matter of weeks.
  
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• Is TikTok Ruining Live Music? Steve Lacey's Tour

  06-11-2022 22:28
  
  Tiktok is changing the music industry, whether you like it or not. Through how music is released, received and responded to, the app is able to boost unknown artists to stardom in a matter of weeks.
  
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• Chaos: PMs, Budgets and Market Instability – Ella Brittan, Tiffin School

  06-11-2022 22:25
  
  3 Prime Ministers in 3 months. A 40 year low in the pound to dollar exchange rate. The highest inflation in 40 years. A global cost of living crisis.
  
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• An Inspector Calls at Wimbledon- Hannah Ison, Surbiton High School

  06-11-2022 22:15
  
  The touring production of ‘An Inspector Calls,’ Stephen Daldry’s award winning adaptation of the play by J.B Priestley, visited the New Wimbledon Theatre between the 9th and 17th September.
  
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• How electronics impact society - Idhant Lodha, Wilson's School

  06-11-2022 22:14
  
  'Estimates put average global daily screentime usage at 7 hours'. This statistic proves the people are using theire elctronic devices at a higher rate than ever before. In turn, people are accessing social media for longer. Due to this change in lifestyle, the rates of teenage depression increased by over 60% from 2011 to 2018. This change probably happened because of technology companies( e.g Reddit, Twitter and Meta) not
  
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• Meet Mable, St George’s Beloved Therapy Dog - Amy van Rensburg, St George’s College

  06-11-2022 22:06
  
  Mable (shown in the photo above) is a seven year old Springer Spaniel and Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross breed. Despite only being a therapy dog for around two months, students at St George’s College have taken a unique liking towards her, with crowds of eager students of all different years rushing towards the library every monday to visit her. 
  
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• How yoga changed Elif's life and how it can change yours too - Neha Sathishkanna TGS

  06-11-2022 22:05
  
  While interviewing a local yoga business owner, I discovered a lot about how beneficial it is for everyone to take part in physical activity and how it can not only improve your physical health but also your mental health. 
  
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• Interview With London Based Band Mile End

  06-11-2022 21:45
  
  Rock band Mile End give an insight into their journey so far, navigating the music industry whilst juggling A levels, and their upcoming plans for the future. 
  
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• Abdul Mateen Riaz - The MYP of Redbridge

  06-11-2022 21:44
  
  I am Abdul Mateen Riaz and I was elected as the Member of Youth Parliament for the constituency Redbridge in early February 2022. I was elected by my fellow peers in this borough.12,357 young people voted in the Redbridge Youth Election, from 28 schools and organisations, which is an amazing performance and is 38% of the young people in Redbridge aged 11-18 year old.The school with the highest turnout for was Loxford School with 1,255 ballots and the school with the highest percentage turno
  
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• A Trip of Jersey - Idhant Lodha, Wilson's School

  06-11-2022 21:44
  
  Jersey, a self-governing dependency of the United Kingdom, boasts a combination of British and French cultures. It’s known for its beaches, cliffside walking paths and historic castles. The majority of street names and landmarks are French; however, the official language remains English.
  
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• Brockham Back With a Bang - Alexandra Coupland - Reigate Grammar School

  06-11-2022 21:37
  
  After 3 dormant years, Brockham fireworks were finally able to open their doors to the public on the 5th of November. And with £60,000 worth of fireworks, they were in for a treat. The evening started at 6pm, with a flaming torch procession across Brockham; the public were invited to join in with the festivities and, if they were lucky enough, bear a torch themselves. The event ran solely on donations, so scattered en route were volunteers with donation buckets collecting money. After a ra
  
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• Fireworks Bounce Back After 2 Year Break by Liam Gawn, Wallington County Grammar School

  06-11-2022 21:28
  
  19:17 on a drizzly night on the 5th of November 2022 marked the start of another excellent annual fireworks display with this gripping event lasting near on 20 minutes! The packed crowd showed their huge appreciation with an enormous round of applause at the end, dedicated to everyone who helped make this year’s display a massive success.
  
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• Suspended Strikes Cause Confusion - Katie Pryor, Ursuline High School

  06-11-2022 21:15
  
  London commuters who were expecting smooth weekend travels were left disappointed and disorientated yesterday after the suspension of RMT strikes which would have impacted the running of Network Rail lines on the 5th, 7th and 9th of November.
  
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• From a bag of weed to everything : The (hi)story of E-commerce

  06-11-2022 20:58
  
  A cannabis sale between students from Stanford and MIT, “the seminal act of e-commerce”.This was very first online transaction itself, upon which the internet and e-commerce industry is based today. The ARPANET (a network that shares its similar with the modern,developed internet but a much smaller scale) was the very first public network which was introduced in 1976 to the public world, first estabhlished in around 2 dozen universities across the US in 1971.
  
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• Corteiz 99p Cargos cause Chaos - Christian Toasland - Wallington County Grammar

  06-11-2022 20:50
  
  On the 22nd of October , London based streetwear brand Corteiz sent the streets of Shepherds Bush market into absolute chaos posting on their instagram that they would be selling a limited amount of cargo pants for 99p exactly…
  
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• An Empty NHS - What to Expect for the Coming Nurse Strike, Zach Rogers, Wilson's School

  06-11-2022 20:50
  
  The NHS is a fundamental part of the UK, indeed it is even a source of pride for the country, and despite the many attempts to privatize it; the struggle to finance it and the incredible stress it was under during the covid pandemic, it has remained standing. But what would happen if all the staff disappeared?
  
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• "Corteiz rules the world" ,The rise of anti-establishment clothing - Ethan Langley, Wilson's School

  06-11-2022 20:49
  
  The brand “Corteiz” and many others have seen meteoric rises to success with such brutally unconventional methods of spreading the word that the brands seem to staple urban culture but to the uneducated eye seem to be throw-away brands that in a few years will be lost to the ever-shifting beast that is pop culture.
  
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• Quietly Making History in Wimbledon - Julia Slawska, Ursuline High School

  06-11-2022 20:36
  
  Take a walk through Wimbledon Village, and you might just uncover a humble testament to the area’s history. Nestled on the corner between Ridgeway and Lingfield Road, the Museum of Wimbledon can be found on the first floor of Wimbledon Village Club, at 22 Ridgeway.
  
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• Relaxers-A Hair Horror Story-Olivia Eyeson, Parmiter's School

  06-11-2022 20:34
  
  Relaxers are a chemical treatment that loosens curl patterns and straightens afro hair. To keep the hair straight, every two to three months, the chemicals have to be reapplied, preferably by a hairdresser, though there are do-it-yourself home kits available.
  
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• The Banshees of Inisherin review - Luca Dahse, City of London Freemens School

  06-11-2022 20:31
  
  Martin McDonagh of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and In Bruges fame reunites with the two stars of the latter, Colin Farrell, and Brendan Gleeson for his absurd new movie The Banshees of Inisherin, a dark comedy-drama, which is highly touted for Oscar success, following its victory of best picture at the Venice Film Festival. The movie is a wild, wacky ride through the absurd fallout of a friendship on an island off the coast of Ireland during the Irish Civil War.
  
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• Yog foundation Diwali event - UK's first Infinity Diya room - Chhavi Saini - Townley Grammar School

  06-11-2022 20:28
  
  There were almost 2000 attendees at the hugely successful, Yog foundation Diwali Mela this year in south east London. One of the biggest events of the area! The feedback given was extremely positive, with many different experiences that people could explore.
  
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• What Geographers can teach you about Iceland - Sophie Temple-Jones Wimbledon High School

  06-11-2022 20:22
  
  During October Half Term, Wimbledon High School Geography students in Year 11 and 12 were lucky enough to be able to take a trip to Iceland to expand their studies. During this time of year of September/October, there is an increase in solar activity, making the Northern Lights, a main attraction in Iceland, all the more astonishing.
  
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• Save Wimbledon Park! Sophie Temple-Jones Wimbledon High School

  06-11-2022 20:11
  
  As many Wimbledonians will be well aware of, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has recently purchased Wimbledon Park Golf Club, opposite the Wimbledon Tennis site. The AELTC have made plans to expand the tennis club, and develop the land across 23 acres. This will be London’s first new public park since the opening of the London Olympic Park, in 2012.
  
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• 2010 until now - when will it stop? by Baheshta Fourgh, Gumley House School

  06-11-2022 20:11
  
  Is democracy in crisis? Is it time for a change?
  
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• Activities To Do in London During Winter - Marihah Siddiqah, Central Foundation Girls School

  06-11-2022 20:10
  
  There is no doubt that after autumn, winter will soon approach us as we reach the end of the year.  Like every year, we can expect the cold, rainy weather to return. However, this is no reason to lock yourself inside as the season passes. Instead, here are ways you can take advantage of the weather and still entertain yourself by having fun despite the cold. 
  
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• Retinol, What Does It Do and Is It Right For You? – Seo-Yon Shin, Lady Eleanor Holles

  06-11-2022 19:59
  
  Retinol, also referred to as vitamin A, is an active ingredient used to combat acne and ageing.
  
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• Cavetown: A concert that cares by Calum Skinner, Dulwich College

  06-11-2022 19:58
  
   
  
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• The Simpsons Predicting the Future By Abdul Mateen Riaz

  06-11-2022 19:56
  
  The Simpsons are the most famous animated family in the world and are a nuclear family consisting of a married couple: Homer and Marge and their three children: Bart, Lissa and their baby Meggie. Moreover, the Simpsons was created by Matt Groening, who thought of the idea for the Simpsons in the lobby of James L. Brooks's office. He named the characters after his own family members, substituting "Bart" for his own name. The Simpsons have been entertaining people for more than
  
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• The Simpsons Predicting the Future

  06-11-2022 19:56
  
  The Simpsons are the most famous animated family in the world and are a nuclear family consisting of a married couple: Homer and Marge and their three children: Bart, Lissa and their baby Meggie. Moreover, the Simpsons was created by Matt Groening, who thought of the idea for the Simpsons in the lobby of James L. Brooks's office. He named the characters after his own family members, substituting "Bart" for his own name. The Simpsons have been entertaining people for more than
  
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• Standardised Testing: Friend or Foe? - Luxia Logendra

  06-11-2022 19:56
  
  Albert Einstein once said, "Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing that it is stupid." From the curious age of 4 to the insightful age of 16, students experience a relentless array of exams that are designed to serve as "progress checks" but instead project unwavering issues of self-confidence.
  
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• What makes Halloween truly scary? By Aryana Sharma The Tiffin Girls' School

  06-11-2022 19:54
  
  Holidays can often be seen as markers of change throughout the year: we know spring is approaching when we reach valentine’s day, the anticipation for Christmas coincides with the change from autumn to winter and New Year’s Day, obviously, marks the new year. However, we often forget that the way in which we celebrate holidays each year can also mark change within ourselves as we grow up.
  
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• See how this Reigate church are celebrating Halloween- Annabelle Tams, St Bede's

  06-11-2022 19:43
  
  At St Luke's church in Reigate, the evening of Halloween was spent doing crafts, playing on a giant inflatable assault course, eating hotdogs, and doing activities such as air hockey, kerplunk and skittles. This provided fun for all age groups and both sessions (one for up to ten years and one for over ten years) saw many people smiling. But why not just go trick or treating?
  
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• Dulwich Firework Display ~Lillian Mose Newstead Wood School

  06-11-2022 19:24
  
  Each year on the fifth of November since 1605, the skies across England, Wales and Scotland are brightly illustrated with mesmerising fireworks marking the festivity of Guy Fawkes night. This night reveals a sense of warmth and thrill that is usually missing from the chilly month of November, and I was lucky enough to spend it in Dulwich.
  
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