Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Budgies by Isabela Bejan, Eastlea community School

  27-02-2023 23:58 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Budgies are little parrots who love to bring joy into your house by chippering their cuteness into your heart. Although they are little they still do require lots of love and affection to be tamed. However they do have some negatives such as lots of feathers and they can poop every 20 minutes. They are also the most vocal bird species and can learn up to 3 words.
  
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• Teacher strikes: student impact - Grace Cater, Beal Sixth Form

  27-02-2023 23:35 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
   
  
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• Puss in boots: The Last Wish review by Daisy Moffat Rosebery school

  27-02-2023 23:21 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Forecasted to be one of the most successful films of 2023, 'Puss in Boots: The Last Wish' is an adventure movie that focuses on the feline cowboy-esque protagonist Puss In Boots living out one last adventure.
  
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• Bejewelled Post-Box Fit for a Queen - by Chloe MacLean, Notre Dame

  27-02-2023 22:54 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  In a wandering walk last week in Walton, I stumbled upon a post-box decorated by the 6th Walton Guides and the 1st Walton Rangers in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II jubilee. It was a creative and imaginative tribute with a note attached that read, “6th Walton Guides and 1st Walton Rangers would like to thank, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the guiding light she has been to her family, her country, the Commonwealth, and the world. 70 years of serving us all. A true inspiration!”
  
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• Grammar Schools - Going Extinct? Sukhjit Kaur - Townley Grammar School

  27-02-2023 22:46 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  In the UK, there are currently 163 grammar schools - schools which have been in long decline in the UK in recent years. Most of them can be found in South-East England, and are well-known for the outstanding academic results each cohort brings.
  
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• Free school meals dispute- Nathaniel Carson, Hampton School

  27-02-2023 22:40 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Sadiq Khan's 'unfocused' free school meals plan has not gone down well with some politicians.
  
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• Wrexham- The Rise of Reynolds Reds Theo Tarling, Trinity)

  27-02-2023 22:33 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
   
  
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• The Rise of Artificial Intelligence – Hampton School, Oscar Cacheux

  27-02-2023 22:33 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Artificial Intelligence, designed to mimic human intelligence to perform tasks, has significantly developed over the past few years, but will it impact our day to day lives?
  
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• Rashy’s resurgence - Aadam iqbal - the Langley academy

  27-02-2023 22:24 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The inevitable resurrection of one the most formidable English footballers
  
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• Museum with a Twist by Thea Crake, Tolworth Girls School

  27-02-2023 22:20 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  With a friend’s birthday coming up I wanted to give her something a bit different to the usual presents everyone gets. I was looking around for experiences that we could go and do together, but I was struggling as everything seemed super overpriced for such a short amount of time.
  
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• Six Out Of Six by Liam Gawn, Wallington County Grammar School

  27-02-2023 22:16 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  With the popularity of cricket rapidly increasing, many companies have seen this opportunity and pounced upon it. One of these would have to be Sixes, who state that they have ‘re-imagined the age old game of cricket for the modern socialite.’ It was evident how successful it was, as the building was packed with people eagerly awaiting their slot.
  
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• Recent Roald Dahl Changes - Sarah Winklehner, St. Johns Leatherhead

  27-02-2023 21:59 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The latest editions of Roald Dahl’s books have been rewritten, with pronouns being swapped out with gender-neutral ones and the word ‘fat’ being cut from texts.
  
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• a show case packed with energy, enthusiasm and love from UCL

  27-02-2023 21:58 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  On the 5th of february, i had the opportunity to attend UCL’s annual showcase Rangeela - celebrating the south asian heritage of UCL’s most talented.
  
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• Hollow Fires Book Review by David Isibor - Ilford County High School

  27-02-2023 21:46 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Samira Ahmed through Hollow Fires addresses an issue that has haunted America for decades if not centuries. Racism and Islamophobia. Set in Chicago we explore the issue of racism and islamophobia through 17-year-old Safiya Mirza. We get to understand what it's like for Muslims in America living in a society that blames their faith (Islam) on despicable acts that their faith would never associate with. This book opened my eyes even more than before to the unconscious bias that lurks everywhere li
  
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• sleep and the importance of it

  27-02-2023 21:44 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Sleep is defined as a condition of diminished mental and bodily activity, altered consciousness, and some inhibition of sensory activity. Muscle activity decreases and interactions with the environment are diminished while we sleep.
  
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• Speaking Out by Katie Cheung, Friern Barnet School

  27-02-2023 21:42 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Last month, the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge Regional Final 2022-23 took place. The Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge is a public speaking competition aimed to allow young people speak out about topics they feel passionate about and convey a positive message to their audience.
  
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• Romford, South Street stabbing: Three teenagers in hospital

  27-02-2023 21:38 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Three teenagers were taken to hospital after being stabbed in Romford this evening.
  
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• The End of The Woman In Black - Nedu Odunze, JAGS

  27-02-2023 21:35 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Woman in Black, first written by Susan Hill, then adapted for the stage by Stephen Mallatratt, is closing after years of gripping countless audiences to their seats (before scaring them out of them). It is a blow that will undoubtedly be felt by theatre enthusiasts worldwide – but what is so special about the Woman in Black? The History The WIB (Woman in Black) was originally written in 1983 as a gothic horror novel, which revolved around a junior solicitor named Arthur Kipps, and his
  
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• The Benefits of Listening to Music While Doing Homework

  27-02-2023 21:17 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  As a student in Year 11, most of my time is divided between doing homework and revising, which obviously gets very boring over long periods of time. I’ve tried lots of different ways to make this time more enjoyable and to work out what helps me keep focused; music has been a big help.
  
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• Chess Club Ileesha De Silva Newstead Wood School

  27-02-2023 21:01 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  At Newstead Wood, amongst the many clubs, the chess club is a crowd favorite-many eager students across each year, ranging from the year 7s to sixth formers willingly come to this challenging club on Mondays,held in one of the school computing rooms.  
  
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• Managing Stress - Raunak Gupta Sutton Grammar School

  27-02-2023 20:46 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  With just a couple of months left until the final GCSE or A-Level exams, stress levels in students would be continuously increasing as we get closer to the date. However, managing your stress by following some proven techniques is what will help secure the top grades. It is really key to manage your stress before the exams in order to focus on remembering content covered during the past couple of years and enhancing your exam technique. The more relaxed you are on the day, the more concentrated
  
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• David Lloyd Dartford evacuated and closed due to technical fault

  27-02-2023 20:43 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A gym in Dartford has been evacuated and forced to close due to a technical fault.
  
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• Parr's exhibition of pairs - Grace Lucas, Gumley house

  27-02-2023 20:31 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  In a nondescript, run-of-the-mill, white-painted London townhouse is a world of elegance and glamour and….. Photography?
  
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• Parakeets: An Exotic Touch For Britain's Parks

  27-02-2023 20:28 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Britain’s parakeets have become an unexpected phenomenon in recent years.
  
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• Romeo and Juliet- A Timeless Classic- Keva Bush, Surbtion High School

  27-02-2023 20:23 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Two households, both alike in dignity. In fair Verona, where we lay our scene.
  
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• A day at the Globe: home to Shakespeare's succsess

  27-02-2023 20:10 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Globe Theatre: home to Shakespeare’s masterpieces, is still to be seen in London. It’s impressive history and architecture draws in many visitors.
  
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• Vantage World Tour. Cameron Sim. St John's School, Leatherhead

  27-02-2023 19:34 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  The Vantage World Tour began this month on the 26th February, and I spoke to one of the drivers, William Churchill, ahead of their departure to learn a little bit more about it. They are raising money for the charity CALM, a charity focussing on reducing suicides, especially in men, whilst doing the world tour.
  
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• Fulham Palace To Host Live at The Palace Concert Series

  27-02-2023 19:26 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A Groove Armada DJ set, a Ministry of Sound Classical takeover , UB40, Lady Blackbird, OMD and Blancmange are all on the Live at The Palace Bill
  
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• Noughts & Crosses: A Segregated Society by Elaha Moosa Gumley House

  27-02-2023 18:55 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Malorie Blackman’s popular novel ‘Noughts and Crosses’ has been adapted for the stage and is touring the UK. The play follows Sephy and Callum, two teenagers, in their alternative 21st-century Britain with Crosses (darker-skinned people) holding the wealth, better jobs, schools and power whilst Noughts (lighter-skinned people) are at the poorer end of society. Sephy meets Callum through her nanny, who is also Callum’s mother, and form a bond frowned upon by the world. We
  
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• Man stabbed in Islington early morning 'aggravated burglary'

  27-02-2023 18:50 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man was stabbed to his back and arms in an “aggravated burglary”.
  
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• Havering Residents Association at anti-ULEZ expansion demo

  27-02-2023 18:50 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Climate campaigners have hit out at Havering Residents Association (HRA), which runs the council, after some of its members attended a protest against the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) expansion in London.
  
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• The return of Outer Banks on Netflix, Izzy Burton, TGS

  27-02-2023 18:45 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Outer Banks is one of Netflix’s most famous shows and a fan favourite so its no wonder why so many people are so excited now that season 3 is coming out.
  
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• Has contact with nature been lost? by Alice Alampi, Notre Dame School

  27-02-2023 18:42 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Let’s talk about the connection between humans and nature. The real question is, have we as human beings lost contact with nature? Yes.
  
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• Peckham Rye Lane: Cigarette causes shop fire

  27-02-2023 18:31 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Firefighters were called to a shop fire in Rye Lane on Saturday (February 25) at 2.13pm.
  
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• Nominations open to find 'Your Favourite Cafe or Coffee Shop

  27-02-2023 18:27 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Nominations open. Where do you enjoy a cuppa with friends or perhaps a lunch with the family locally?
  
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• Monopoly Lifesized Comes to London by Joshua Rasi de Mel, Hampton

  27-02-2023 18:18 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Britain’s most iconic board game meets frantic challenges, puzzling escape rooms and challenging brainteasers in London’s latest immersive experience – Monopoly Lifesized. Working together with friends and family – as well as a life-sized mascot – you can race around the board winning properties and escaping jail to earn as much money as possible, beat your rivals and enter Mr Monopoly’s priceless vaults to claim victory.
  
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• Goodmayes crash: Cyclist with 'life-threatening' injuries

  27-02-2023 17:56 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A cyclist is in hospital with "life-threatening injuries" after a crash in the early morning.
  
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• Petersham Nurseries' School Of Garden Inspiration Sings Nature's Glory

  27-02-2023 17:46 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Each workshop is centred around the joy of gardening and cooking with British-grown flowers, foliage and produce.
  
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• The O2 Arena Cineworld Greenwich stabbing: Three charged

  27-02-2023 17:35 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Three teenagers have been charged after a stabbing at the O2 Arena in Greenwich.
  
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• Barnet Council proposes 3.8% council tax increase for 2023/24

  27-02-2023 17:32 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A proposed hike to council tax bills of 3.8% has been approved by members of Barnet Council’s Labour administration.
  
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• Car flips in crash on Cool Oak Lane Brent Reservoir bridge

  27-02-2023 17:25 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A man was taken to hospital after the car he was driving rolled onto its roof on a narrow bridge over the Brent Reservoir between Kingsbury and Hendon.
  
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• Dozens of Hammersmith and Fulham children had rotting teeth ... - LondonWorld

  27-02-2023 17:13 via news.google.com
  
  Dozens of Hammersmith and Fulham children had rotting teeth ...  LondonWorld
  
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• Two boys, 15, arrested after midnight Woolwich stabbing

  27-02-2023 16:46 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Two 15-year-old boys were arrested following a stabbing that occurred in Woolwich at midnight last night (February 26).
  
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• Brentwood car dealership and homes plans near M25 approved

  27-02-2023 16:37 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A dealership specialising in high-end cars – including Aston Martins – has been given permission to develop a new base along with 50 new homes next door close to the M25 on green belt.
  
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• Premium wine shop Amathus Drinks opens in Hampstead High Street

  27-02-2023 16:15 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  With shops in Shoreditch and Muswell Hill, upmarket wine and spirit importers Amathus Drinks continue their expansion into bricks and mortar opening a Hampstead store this month.
  
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• Where are the best spots to see Northern Lights in London?

  27-02-2023 15:59 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Get your cameras ready as the Northern Lights are expected to be visible again in London tonight.
  
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• Brentwood councillor sentenced for drink-driving charge

  27-02-2023 15:59 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A Brentwood councillor has been banned from driving and fined after he admitted to drink-driving.
  
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• Met Police officer faces charges over Southwark tower climber arrest

  27-02-2023 15:37 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  A police officer is facing charges of common assault over the arrest of a man who climbed the side of a tower block last summer.
  
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• Experimental Gaming Exhibition Now PlayThis Comes To Somerset House

  27-02-2023 15:12 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  This year's edition of experimental gaming exhibition Now Play This looks at love's variations, from pets and owners to everyday moments of intimacy.
  
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• Live updates as Goodmayes Road shut after crash

  27-02-2023 15:08 via thisislocallondon.co.uk
  
  Goodmayes Road has been closed both ways since the early morning after a crash
  
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