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• A Phan-tastic Experience!- Srudhilaya Karthik, Townley Grammar School

  07-11-2022 23:55
  
  Masterful acting, top-notch designs and iconic 80s melodies bring the classic play to life in a whirlwind of light, colour and music. The Phantom of the Opera returns to the West End in all its glory.
  
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• A Phan-tastic Experience!

  07-11-2022 23:55
  
  Masterful acting, top-notch designs and iconic 80s melodies bring the classic play to life in a whirlwind of light, colour and music. The Phantom of the Opera returns to the West End in all its glory.
  
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• Korhlay fashion: An interview with Mariama Kargbo by Elizabeth Omondi, James Allens Girls School

  07-11-2022 23:52
  
  Korhlay, deriving from the Krio word to admire something beautiful, exudes the brilliant ingenuity.
  
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• Reading: A Life-Changing Habit, Deanne McIntosh, The Charter School North Dulwich

  07-11-2022 23:36
  
  Why should you read more? Numerous studies have shown that there is a correlation between reading and reduced stress levels.
  
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• The Legacy of an Unknown Hero by Ted Howden Chalmers from Bancrofts' School

  07-11-2022 23:20
  
  Headstones identical to the one I have photographed above can be seen in their thousands in First World War military graveyards across Europe. When they all display the same six words at the top and the same 3 at the bottom, it can become difficult for us to remember that each and every single one stands for a completely different young soldier, who chose to lay down their lives solely at the service of us who live on today.
  
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• Student Helps Out Local Community by Kristina Adams, Gumley House Convent School

  07-11-2022 23:17
  
  In this day and age, volunteering for your local community has become more beneficial than ever. So I decided to interview a secondary school student who is already leading by example and inspiring others-her name is Lila Martinez.
  
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• Free will in Macbeth - Praneeth Lakshman, Tiffin School

  07-11-2022 23:15
  
  The stance that Macbeth’s free will, and by logical extension his own actions, is the foundation of his impending downfall is not an unpopular one to hold. On first reading of the play and its unfoldings, such a view might promise to be the most entertaining to follow along. The belief that the agents in the story have full control over their actions ignores the futility that might be proposed instead by the inclination of predetermined fate, but such a view itself is not dismissable from
  
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• The Queen of Spice, Ishaan Patel, DLD College London

  07-11-2022 23:02
  
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• The Queen of Spice, Ishaan Patel, DLD College

  07-11-2022 23:02
  
  The Queen of Spice
  
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• Crawlers Creeping into Spotlight- Libby O'Connell Townley Grammar

  07-11-2022 22:59
  
  Merseyside alt-rock band Crawlers have taken the music industry by storm after beginning a sold-out UK and Europe Tour less than two years after their debut. With their first EP only being released in October 2021, it’s fair to say the band has had a truly incredible year.
  
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• Calling All Coeliacs! Oscar Cacheux Hampton School

  07-11-2022 22:57
  
  New Gluten-Free ‘Ma Ma Boutique Bakery’ has recently opened on 30 Chiswick Highroad, W4 1TE. This bakery provides delicious food options to those who suffer adverse health effects from consuming gluten, or for those who simply choose to adopt a healthier diet.
  
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• ‘We burned women not witches’ by Olive Jenkins, City of London Freemens

  07-11-2022 22:44
  
  Moving into the future, it is crucial to keep women’s rights at the forefront of our minds, and this idea speaks to Emma Cox and Emma Jenkins, the business partners who started the ‘women not witches’ organisation in a way that has inspired them to act.
  
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• Crowds impressed by fireworks at Abbots Langley - Isaac Ziman, Parmiter's School

  07-11-2022 22:43
  
   
  
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• Working Within The NHS: Highs and Lows - Andreas Solomou, Bancroft's School

  07-11-2022 22:39
  
  During the peak of the Pandemic, millions of people throughout the United Kingdom took to their doorstep and unanimously clapped for their National Health Service (NHS), key workers and the heroes of a global health tragedy.
  
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• Hounslow Knife Crime Increases Hamze Ali Tiffin School

  07-11-2022 22:39
  
  In the past month, the Hounslow borough has been littered with knife crime cases and stabbings. Various cases have been reported of civilians 'fighting for their life' after receiving brutal stabbings. Hounslow residents and locals have regarded the Hounslow High Street as a hotspot for knife crime and petty theft, especially at night, but the increase in cases of stabbings throughout the borough has certainly been notable.
  
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• North Finchley man guilty of Whetstone stabbing

  07-11-2022 22:20
  
  A man has been convicted of murder following a stabbing in a major road.
  
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• How has COVID-19 affected UK businesses? Natheshaini Jeyamayooran Newstead Wood School

  07-11-2022 22:12
  
  The global impact of the coronavirus disease outbreak has been unprecedented. The pandemic is having a major impact on the workplace. Aside from the hazard to public health, the economic and social disruptions endanger millions of people's long-term livelihoods and well-being.
  
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• Are the Arts Still Viable? Elizabeth Bourn, St Michael’s

  07-11-2022 22:09
  
  To answer the question, “Are the Arts still viable?”, I spoke to a secondary school English teacher on their view, and what they believe is the future of the Arts.
  
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• Hersham Village redevelopment plans

  07-11-2022 22:08
  
  Hersham Village redevelopment plans were passed and finalised on the 31st of October 2022, much to the horror of local residents. It appears that opinions of the new development are divided and it is a battle between the younger and more ageing community.
  
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• Southbank Skate Space- Here to Stay Oscar Cacheux

  07-11-2022 22:07
  
   
  
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• An attack at Baker Street station, two weeks ago on Thursday

  07-11-2022 22:00
  
  On 27th October, an unprovoked attack occured on the famous London Underground station of Baker Street. The individuals involved will remain anoynymous for the sake of their privacy and safety. 
  
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• New E-bikes in Sutton Area

  07-11-2022 21:56
  
  An even newer way for reforesting trees around the London area are the Human Forest bikes.
  
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• A Summer with UKMT! - Kashaf Zahid, The Tiffin Girls' School

  07-11-2022 21:51
  
   
  
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• Lord Hodge at the Guildhall by Anwen Pinniger City of London Freemens School

  07-11-2022 21:42
  
  Going to a City of London School presents many opportunities for intellectual growth, but by far my favourite part is the times when we are taken up to visit the ancient City. The corporation that runs the school also runs the City of London, the country and indeed the world’s premier financial markets for the last thousand years.
  
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• Beauty of Grey - Idil Bilgi, Wimbledon High School

  07-11-2022 21:42
  
  This picture represents the beauty of the somewhat dull London weather reflected onto the pond alongside a magnificent sunset within Wimbledon Park.
  
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• The Rise of Vapes in Young People - Daisy Dennis Croydon High School

  07-11-2022 21:41
  
  E-cigarettes go by many different names, for example, tank systems, e-cigs, mods, vape pens, vaporizers and vapes. When e-cigarettes first hit the market, they were advertised as a healthier alternative to cigarettes, but is this really the case? In 2022, we know there are a number of vaping related illnesses and deaths. Although vaping does pose a much smaller threat than smoking cigarettes does, it still has its own issues. Studies have shown that e-cigarettes can cause symptoms such as c
  
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• What are your views on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here? By Fliss Haines Esher Sixth Form College

  07-11-2022 21:33
  
  Do you watch the reality series I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here? For me, I can't get enough of the show. Who doesn’t like to watch famous people, some of whom are known for the most ludicrous reasons, not going to name any names here (I think you know what I mean though) and get challenged with the most frightening tasks. Believe me, I know that the whole idea of the show may seem rather silly, perhaps even unnecessary but to see these people have to eat bugs, lay in a cave filled
  
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• IGNITE lights up Polesdon Lacey once again. Finn Watney St Johns

  07-11-2022 21:31
  
  Lights will be shining late into the night from October 20th to November 6th up at Polesdon Lacey, with most people arriving from 6-8pm and spending around an hour at the National Trust property.
  
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• 'Non Sibi Sed Luigi' by Rohaan Edwards, Wilson's School

  07-11-2022 21:22
  
  To raise money to buy equipment for the new building, a Wilsons’ Giving Day was announced at Wilson’s School, split into 2 parts. One part, in which money was donated to the school by parents and carers using the website on the 22nd of September and another in which students gave money to compete in a game of Mario Kart against their peers on the 21st of October.
  
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• The eyes of your local waitress By Fliss Haines Esher Sixth Form College

  07-11-2022 21:18
  
  People always assume that being a waitress is merely a job in which its primary duty is to serve with a smile. It’s not. So many tasks, so many conversations and so many people expecting the highest standard of service to ensure their meal is enjoyable. All of that for the minimum wage. Don’t get me wrong it definitely has its perks. Let me take you back three months to my first shift, a moment of pressure not to make a bad impression but also the additional pressure not to mistake s
  
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• More Bikes stolen at Bookham Station leads to commuters stuck once again. Finn Watney St Johns

  07-11-2022 21:11
  
  Bicycle theft is something that happens daily across the UK. Around 376,000 bikes were stolen last year in this country. That was one bicycle stolen every 90 seconds. However, the small Surrey town of Bookham really has become a hotspot in recent months.
  
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• Fireworks and Bonfire Night - Idil Bilgi, Wimbledon High School

  07-11-2022 21:10
  
  This year we were once again amazed by the beautiful fireworks across London throughout the weekend of November 5th. These fireworks which were initially made for the anniversary of the Gunpowder plot in 1605 which was a failed attempt to blow up the Parliament building.
  
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• Is it really a Funfair for everyone? by Rohaan Edwards, Wilson's School

  07-11-2022 21:02
  
  Every April and October, the George Irvin Funfair comes to Crystal Palace Park for over 2 weeks, giving the children of Crystal Palace a fun activity to do over the holidays with their families. However, not everyone is overjoyed at the sight of the carnival.                    One of the earliest memories from my childhood was my family and I visiting this funfair over the October Half term. We had recently seen an advert on the way to scho
  
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• Duke of Edinburgh Weekend Muhammed Farhan Ilford County High School

  07-11-2022 20:57
  
  The Ilford County High boys do themselves, their school and their parents proud!
  
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• Could Rishi Sunak win the next general election?- Samuel Ratnam, Wallington County Grammar School

  07-11-2022 20:52
  
  Recent polling suggests that Kier Starmer and Rishi Sunak are neck on neck in popularity. Could the Tories win another term?
  
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• Therapy Dog in School- Ebun-Iyanu Oyabayo- Townley Grammar School

  07-11-2022 20:37
  
  With a surge in mental health cases in education centres, schools are looking for how to support their students. At Townley Grammar School, an innovative approach has been taken with a cockapoo called Dot.
  
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• What is a cost-of-living crisis and how would it affect me? - Siddharth Deb Roy Wallington County Grammar School

  07-11-2022 20:31
  
  The ‘cost of living crisis represents the fall in ‘real’ disposable incomes (adjusted for inflation and taxes.). Historically, cost-of-living crises has been known to be triggered principally by high inflation surpassing wage and benefit increases. However, this time, the overriding factor is the War in Ukraine.
  
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• Korean Fashion Abigail Tomkins Gumley House Convent School

  07-11-2022 20:27
  
  Years ago Korean fashion was seen as ridiculous and silly. But now it has become one of the most popular fashion trends. However there's a lot more history behind these pieces of clothing.
  
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• Kew Gardens goes loco for Mexico by Kristina Adams, Gumley House Convent School

  07-11-2022 20:25
  
  Last month, Kew the Royal Botanic Gardens in London staged a Day of the Dead homage to "represent the beauty and colour" of Mexican culture. Betsabée Romero, a Mexican visual artist, displays two pieces that illustrate the vivid, colourful history of Mexican art as well as memorialize those who have been affected by Covid-19. 
  
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• Big Brother Invades Residents, Ezekiel Bertrand, Glyn School

  07-11-2022 20:20
  
  Big Brother Invades Unaware Residents - Ezekiel Bertrand, Glyn School
  
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• Peckham Rye Carboot: A Preloved Clothing Paradise Anna Stibbe The Charter School North Dulwich

  07-11-2022 20:19
  
  With the fleeting enchantment of fast fashion, foraging through the clusters of London vintage shops remains a resolute commitment for many shoppers.
  
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• 'Romeo and Juliet' Review Muhammed Farhan Ilford County High School

  07-11-2022 20:17
  
  On Saturday 5th November 2022 I was lucky enough to be joined by some of my school fellows at the local theatre to watch a modern adaptation of ‘Romeo and Juliet’.  The stage was humble in comparison to some of those I have seen in the West End; having said that, the stage still had a lot of heart.  The scenes were effectively changed by use of several backdrops including an entire curtain of foliage to represent the famous balcony scene as well as the sparing use of light
  
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• Spectacular sights at the park- Sofia Leal-Bryzak

  07-11-2022 20:05
  
  To celebrate Guy Fawkes Day, there was a fireworks show at Chislehurst Recreation ground. The show itself started at 7:30 pm and ended around 7:40pm, with the park opening at 6pm and closing at 11pm. The park was open to those with tickets and included a bungee trampoline, two fairground rides and plenty of food trucks. One of those in particular was W. Davis and sons which was selling hot dogs, chip and many other tasty options. There were lines of people waiting for food. Anothe
  
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• What does Guy Fawkes Mean Today?EllaSomersetRoseberySchool

  07-11-2022 20:00
  
   
  
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• Rising of the cost of living, Wilton Lau, Sutton Grammar school

  07-11-2022 19:32
  
  Energy prices and inflation have been rising sharply over the previous few months as a result of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. What can we do, then, to conserve gas, electricity and water in order to keep up with the rising cost of living? 
  
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• K-pop: South Korea’s blessing - Nicole Cervantes, Gumley House

  07-11-2022 19:14
  
  The Korean economy highly depends on K-pop as it is South Korea’s main source of income selling at least 57 million physical albums a year, which collects £8.8 million annually. Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that the Korean population are devoted to their stunning K-pop idols with their alluring choreographies, addictive songs, and enchanting music videos. 
  
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• Is Cricket a Gender-Neutral Sport? by Atharv Swaminathan, Tiffin School

  07-11-2022 19:11
  
  On July 5th, 2022, the New Zealand Cricket board announced that they were going to start paying male and female cricket players the same amount of money per game. This was a massive step in terms of equality in cricket, and this move was lauded by many across the world. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) followed in similar steps a few months later, equalising pay between male and female players, with female players receiving a 200% hike in their T20 fee, a 275% increase in their t
  
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• Climate activism: How messy is too much? - Mira Bassi, TBS

  07-11-2022 19:08
  
  ‘Climate change’. The phrase is one which has dominated recent political discussion, emphasising the severity of the threat our environment faces. Greta Thunberg’s ‘Fridays for Future’ movement highlighted such anxieties within young people, seeing students in over 7,500 cities and towns skipping school to protest the negligence of politicians in their efforts to meet carbon emissions targets. A year after the first protest, a fresh wave of climate strikes swept the
  
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• London: a city of diversity - Nicole Cervantes, Gumley House

  07-11-2022 19:04
  
  London is a renowned cultural hub with an abundance of diverse food, cultures, and customs; it is no surprise that England’s national dish is ‘Chicken tikka masala.’ The recent election of Rishi Sunak as England’s prime minister (the first UK prime minister of colour) further demonstrates the country’s acceptance towards ethnic minorities. This has allowed England to benefit financially and socially from multicultural celebrations such as Diwali and Notting Hill Car
  
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• Railton Road Brixton shooting: Victims named and pictured

  07-11-2022 19:03
  
  The victims of a shooting and crash incident in Brixton have been named and pictured - as no arrests have been made one week on.
  
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