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• Rishi Sunak takes maths to 18: Amesh Vijayarajah WCGS

  04-02-2023 20:24 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  As of January 2023, Rishi Sunak has pledged to make studying maths compulsory until the age of 18.
  
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• Music at the Southbank Centre (Erin Andrew, Ursuline High School)

  04-02-2023 19:50 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  On Thursday 19th January at the Southbank Centre many people gathered to hear three Philharmonic Chamber Players perform a selection of Classical pieces ranging from Debussy, Bax and David Heath. This evening performance, curated by flautist Samuel Coles, was the perfect way to wind down after a busy Thursday. The audience was lucky enough to hear three instruments, the harp, flute, and viola.
  
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• Valentine's Day 2023: Origins, Backgrounds and Traditions

  04-02-2023 19:29 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  From red roses to heart-shaped chocolates, Valentine’s Day has been celebrated for hundreds of years - but where does this day of romance truly come from?
  
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• Cats- Curious and cuddly or cold and cruel? Molly Kendall

  04-02-2023 18:54 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Throughout history, cats have been subjected to many unfair and untrue stereotypes. "But cats are heartless,they don't show any affection!" or " They aren't loyal at all!" These are just a few of the misconceptions about cats I have heard, which I wholeheartedly disagree with. Of course I may be biased, as I own a wonderful Birman cat named Portia. She is incredibly friendly and affectionate, and she loves nothing more than a lap to curl up on and take a nap. But where d
  
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• The tragedy of ‘Macbeth:’ a success? (Sarah Fleming PHS)

  04-02-2023 18:30 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Upon hearing that this rendition of ‘Macbeth’ was to be set in an 80s club, I must admit that I was slightly apprehensive, fearing a mishmash of 80s politics, in place of the blood and gore of 11th century Scotland.
  
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• February Half Term: Brits issues travel scam warning and top tips

  04-02-2023 18:17 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  From public WiFi to your hotel and accommodation, here are eight top tips to help you avoid travel scams this Half Term
  
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• Every bank branch closure this year - full list and dates

  04-02-2023 18:15 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  HSBC, Natwest, Lloyds, Barclays, Halifax, TSB and Santander are all among major banks that are shutting branches
  
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• Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday February 5

  04-02-2023 18:13 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Here's a selection of the items you can find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl this week
  
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• Happy Valley final episode: Test your knowledge ahead of the finale

  04-02-2023 18:09 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Happy Valley's final episode will air on Sunday evening and you can test your knowledge on the BBC One drama with our quiz.
  
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• Hey Teachers! Don't Leave Those Kids Alone! Amelia OskaSharman Gumley

  04-02-2023 18:06 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  On Wednesday, 1st February 2023, over half of the schools in England were partially closed due to teachers' strikes. According to government figures, up to 200,000 teachers were out on strike on one of the most significant days of strikes in years.
  
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• Wandsworth man jailed after ‘decades’ of sexual abuse

  04-02-2023 17:54 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A woman has said calling 999 "saved my life" after her physically and psychologically abuser was jailed for 16 years.
  
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• UK drivers warned of fines while at drive-throughs

  04-02-2023 17:20 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Scrolling on your phone while waiting in a queue at a drive-through could land you a massive fine
  
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• Aldi, Tesco, M&S, Asda 'do not eat' warnings and product recalls

  04-02-2023 17:18 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Aldi, Asda, Marks & Spencer, and Tesco have all issued food recalls and do not eat warnings
  
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• Met Police update on Haringey Council development fraud case

  04-02-2023 17:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Met Police Service has issued a new statement about its fraud investigation into a Haringey Council building project in Muswell Hill.
  
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• In Conversation with Professional Clarinettist Poppy Beddoe

  04-02-2023 16:35 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Through her work as a highly qualified Clarinet player, Poppy Beddoe has built a solid reputation for herself in the field of classical performance. In conversations exchanged over email, Poppy gives an insight into her professional music career.
  
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• Missing Mitcham boy, 16, last seen eight days ago

  04-02-2023 14:29 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 16-year-old boy from Mitcham.
  
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• Southwark Dog Kennel Hill Estate: Woman taken to hospital

  04-02-2023 13:32 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A woman has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in East Dulwich.
  
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• Shisha bar in Wandsworth destroyed by fire

  04-02-2023 11:56 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A shisha bar at the back of a restaurant has been destroyed by fire.
  
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• Balham High Road: Storage area destroyed after restaurant fire

  04-02-2023 11:56 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A covered yard area at the rear of a restaurant which was converted into storage has been destroyed by a fire.
  
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• Two people in hospital following three car crash in Havering

  04-02-2023 11:55 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash involving three cars in Havering.
  
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• Two convicted after cocaine drop from Birmingham to Biggin Hill

  04-02-2023 11:35 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Met officers have found 10 kilos of cocaine, worth around £1 million in street value in Bromley.
  
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• Pancake Day recipes: From Eastern European syrniki to basic batter

  04-02-2023 10:47 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Pancake day or Shrove Tuesday falls on February 21 and began as a traditional way to rid the house of fatty foods before Lent. Frances offers recipes for Eastern European syrniki and a basic plain batter that can be tweaked for breakfast or dessert.
  
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• A12 in Havering closed after car crash

  04-02-2023 10:46 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A section of the A127 in Havering is closed due to a collision.
  
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• Tribute to 'selfless' Rush Green shopkeeper Prakash Devlukia

  04-02-2023 10:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A shop owner of 43 years has been described as “the most selfless man” following his death. 
  
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• Parents of 16-week-old foetus left in a box in Barnet are found

  04-02-2023 09:20 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The parents of a 16-week-old foetus found in a box outside Barnet Hospital have been found safe and well, according to the Met Police.
  
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• Recalling art-deco Odeon Cinema in Albert Crescent in Chingford

  04-02-2023 09:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A nostalgic view of Albert Crescent, South Chingford, in 1939.
  
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• Neasden woman's life changed at Royal Free Hospital Hampstead

  04-02-2023 09:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A woman who suffered a devastating injury more than a decade ago is “absolutely delighted” that she can finally use her right-hand again after life-changing surgery.
  
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• Haringey Tree Protectors' Parkland Walk memorial procession

  04-02-2023 08:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Haringey Tree Protectors and perfomers Red Rebels are holding a 'mourning procession' to the Hairy Oak Tree in Highgate on Sunday as Haringey Council prepares to cut down 20 trees.
  
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• Wetherspoon south London rent prices revealed

  04-02-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Rent prices have been revealed for the four Wetherspoons pubs in south London which were put up for sale five months ago.
  
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• These Greenwich businesses have 0-star hygiene ratings

  04-02-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  There are 10 businesses in Greenwich that have been awarded 0-star hygiene ratings according to the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
  
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• Petition to keep Cherry Orchard Garden Centre Croydon open

  04-02-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  There was an impassioned plea for Croydon Council to rethink plans to close a garden centre which supports people with autism and disabilities.
  
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• London's cheapest rented properties where rent is less than £700

  04-02-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Four London postcodes have been named the cheapest to rent, see the listings in the area available to rent now on Zoopla.
  
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• Greenwich and Bexley named worst tippers of taxi drivers

  04-02-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Do you tip a London Taxi driver? These London boroughs tip the least.
  
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• Gravity Wandsworth review: Jam packed with fun

  04-02-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Gravity Wandsworth is such a huge sensory experience – there is an abundance of fun activities and things to try in a very sci-fi feeling space.
  
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• Bexley Council blasts ULEZ plans as 'catastrophic'

  04-02-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A South London council has blasted “catastrophic” plans for the ULEZ expansion into its borough, saying it will affect essential care services and leave incontinent patients “laying in their filth”.
  
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• BBC Call the Midwife’s south east London filming locations

  04-02-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  You may not have realised that the popular BBC drama, Call the Midwife, was filmed on south east London's doorstep.
  
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• Alabama Rot: Every case in south London

  04-02-2023 06:00 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Dulwich, UK - December 2017
  
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