Hammersmith and Fulham news

• Alan Carr announced as judge on ITV's Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream

  01-05-2023 21:10
  
  Comedian Alan Carr has been announced as one of four hosts for ITV's new musical theatre show Mamma Mia! I Have A Dream hosted by BBC Radio DJ Zoe Ball.
  
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• Sir David Attenborough: Netflix release trailer for Our Planet II

  01-05-2023 18:21
  
  Netflix has released the first trailer for Our Planet II along with the release date in June which will once again be narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
  
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• Havering Council keeps homeless family in hotels for months

  01-05-2023 18:00
  
  A homeless single mum from Romford has been housed in budget hotels for months by Havering Council - but says it is costing her more than her old life in a rented house.
  
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• 2023 House of Commons Sitting By Abdul Mateen Riaz

  01-05-2023 17:53
  
  My name is Abdul Mateen Riaz and I am the MYP of Redbridge. In this newsletter, I would like to share with you my experience of the House of Commons Sitting.
  
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• Olivia Faulkner, St Catherine's School, Twickenham.

  01-05-2023 16:22
  
  After selling out at the Almeida Theatre, Rebecca Frecknall’s take on Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire transferred to the West End and was performed at the Phoenix Theatre. Frecknall created a raw and eerie production with clear relevance to Williams’ classic play, and faithfulness to his preference for expressionism over realism. Her minimalist approach to the stage set allowed no distraction from the truly bewitching acting.
  
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• A true inspiration: football ace shares all - Emilia Pantelides, DAOS

  01-05-2023 16:00
  
  From a horrific car accident and being told he may never play football again, to scoring a wonder goal against Leeds in the FA Cup, and hitting the milestone of 80 league games played, Crawley Town FC player Nick Tsaroulla is a true inspiration. This interview shares his story; his painful journey of dealing with adversity and struggles in the world of football, and his perseverance and self belief that have allowed to him to achieve his dreams. ​
  
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• Five pubs the Highgate community has lost over the years

  01-05-2023 15:30
  
  We're looking back at some pubs that have been lost in a vibrant corner of north London.
  
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• Ofsted: Havering schools celebrated for their ratings

  01-05-2023 15:00
  
  Schools in Havering were celebrated for their Ofsted gradings in a ceremony.
  
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• My Existence Is Not Woke - Alvira Salman, Tiffin Girls'

  01-05-2023 13:06
  
  Today, social media is littered with videos such as “Fans are DISGUSTED - Woke PETER PAN gets DESTROYED For SHOCKING CONTENT!” and “The Marvels is More Woke Garbage” and “Female Thor is a BORE”. But let's take a step back - what does ‘woke’ mean?
  
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• Met Gala 2023: What time and how to watch in the UK

  01-05-2023 12:53
  
  The 2023 Met Gala is taking place, find out what the theme is, the guest list and how to watch the red carpet in 2023.
  
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• Camberwell Urlwin Street: Three treated at scene of stabbing

  01-05-2023 12:44
  
  London Ambulance Service were called to reports of a stabbing on Urlwin Street at 4.22pm yesterday (April 30).
  
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• Camberwell Urlwin Street: Man taken to hospital with stab wounds

  01-05-2023 12:39
  
  An 18-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Camberwell.
  
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• Fire destroys first floor and roof of house in Golders Green

  01-05-2023 12:09
  
  Dozens of firefighters tackled a blaze that whipped through a house under renovation.
  
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• Fire damages Golders Green house during renovation

  01-05-2023 12:09
  
  Police are investigating after dozens of firefighters tackled a blaze that whipped through a Golders Green house that was being renovated.
  
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• Missing Bexley man, 73, last seen with his dog Messi

  01-05-2023 11:45
  
  Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man from Bexley.
  
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• Beckenham Manor Road: Man in critical condition after assault

  01-05-2023 11:19
  
  A man has presented himself to a hospital where he remains in a critical condition after an assault in Beckenham.
  
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• Jazz Concert ft Jeff Goldblum -Yalana Rameshwaran-Tiffin Girls' School

  01-05-2023 10:37
  
  On Saturday, the 8th of April, I attended a performance by Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre.
  
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• London Air Ambulance saves father-to-be after cardiac arrest

  01-05-2023 09:00
  
  The partner of a man who went into cardiac arrest when she was five months pregnant has said she is “so thankful” that London’s Air Ambulance was able to save him.
  
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• McDonald’s slashes menu prices of popular items for Bank Holiday

  01-05-2023 08:37
  
  McDonald’s has cut the prices of the Breakfast Roll and McChicken Sandwich for Bank Holiday Monday.
  
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• Camden Council plans to keep Haverstock Hill cycle lanes

  01-05-2023 08:00
  
  Cycle lanes in Belsize Park and Hampstead that sparked objections during a trial could become a permanent feature of the streets.
  
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• Brentwood Council elections: All the candidates in one place

  01-05-2023 08:00
  
  Ahead of this week's elections, the Recorder runs through who is standing for election in Brentwood.
  
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• Coronation party organisers could face prison time for mistake

  01-05-2023 07:00
  
  Those organising coronation street parties could face hefty fines and prison time for failing to apply for proper permission, it has been warned.
  
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• 'Vermin’ and ‘unimaginable mould and damp’ in Bromley housing

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  Flats in a South London borough have been described as having “unimaginable mould and damp” as well as several cases of “vermin”, as local councillors say the conditions are having a “devastating” impact on residents.
  
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• South London beauty queen left with permanent damage after stroke

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  A beauty queen says having a stroke at 17 which left her with permanent damage taught her to say yes to everything - and her life is better for it.
  
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• Market Square Orpington King Charles III Coronation celebrations

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  Orpington residents will gather at the town’s Market Square to celebrate the momentous occasion that is King Charles III’s Coronation.
  
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• London's most expensive renting areas as rooms cost £1000 a month

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  London is known for having expensive property prices, but would you pay £1000 a month for just a room?
  
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• A guide to the Greenwich pubs celebrating the King's Coronation

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  From bottomless brunches to garden parties – here’s a roundup of some of the things pubs in Greenwich will be doing for the Coronation weekend.
  
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• ONE DAY FESTIVAL BURGESS PARK MUSIC AND MORE FOR ALL

  01-05-2023 01:03
  
  the one day festival for music of all sorts special and new
  
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• Ali Hamidi Uncovered, Ishaan Patel, DLD College London

  01-05-2023 01:03
  
  I think we can all agree that since the Pandemic, outdoor sports saw a monumental increase in participation rates in the UK. Sports such as Golf, Cricket, Tennis, and Fishing well and truly came back with a vengeance as soon as the green light was given. None is nowhere near as high as Fishing.
  
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• Music, the engless bouds of tokyo hotel

  01-05-2023 01:00
  
  Muisc.
  
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• The wonder of a Gap Year! Ophelia Fyfield Kingston Grammar School

  01-05-2023 00:59
  
  As A-levels come to an end the question of what people should spend their gap year doing arises. After years of academic pressure and rigid structure a gap year offers the opportunity to gain new life skills and discover amazing places. Whether someone decides to take a gap year straight after their A-levels or alternatively after their degree there is no doubt that their experiences and knowledge will be invaluable to their personal development. The fact that there are no demands or expectation
  
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• Maths compulsory until 18 ? Shane Karunakaran, Hampton School

  01-05-2023 00:59
  
  Recently, there has been lots on controversy regarding Rishi Sunak’s opinion on all students continuing maths until the age of 18.
  
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• Chicago- Niamh Murphy, Dame Alice Owens

  01-05-2023 00:59
  
  This year, Dame Alice Owens performed their Spring Musical, Chicago. The teachers who are part of the Drama, Music and Art Departments collaborate annually to produce phenomenal performances. They had been preparing for this for months, and it paid off.
  
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• The London Coffee Festival - Natalia Pasinska, Ursuline High School

  01-05-2023 00:58
  
  Set up eleven years ago, the London Coffee Festival is a four day long event featuring more than 250 artisan and gourmet coffee stalls. Attracting crowds of over 30,000 people, there is something here for everyone.
  
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• New Disney's controversy by Alisha Parkash Notre Dame School

  01-05-2023 00:58
  
  Recently, Disney has introduced new-found diversity in their up-coming movies ‘The Little Mermaid’ and ‘Tinkerbell’, in an effort to advocate for a larger variety of representation of the big screen, however some wish to resort back to the old Disney.
  
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• THE SIMPLE ART OF SAYING NO- LEARN IT AND LIVE IT

  01-05-2023 00:57
  
  There's always the struggle to defend your boundaries, its hard to just say no.
  
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• Review of 'Crown to Couture' by Flora Miller, Putney High School

  01-05-2023 00:57
  
  Kensington Palace has recently opened a brand-new exhibition showcasing some of the greatest red-carpet outfits alongside a collection of historical dresses from the Georgian court.
  
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• Drive to Survive has dramatized the dynamics between drivers

  01-05-2023 00:57
  
  Formula 1 has gained an interest from the masses due to the success of the Netflix series 'Drive to Survive'. The popularity of drivers, namely Lewis Hamilton, has brought the sport into the public eye. The series seems to dramatize all the politics within the sport and some of it is rather exaggerated in order to get higher viewer ratings.
  
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• Welcome to India - Mira Bassi, Tiffin School

  01-05-2023 00:56
  
  For most of my friends, the Easter holidays became a sacred period of study, eat, sleep and repeat. Not for me. While the grey clouds peeled apart and poured down on a gloomy England, my plane was pulling onto the baking tarmac of Delhi International Airport, launching my family and I into two weeks of adventure that I could never forget. 
  
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• Acting Through Song, Esther Winklehner, St Johns Leatherhead

  01-05-2023 00:56
  
  Acting Through Song
  
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• Through the teacher's eyes - Elizabeth Omondi, JAGS

  01-05-2023 00:55
  
  Teaching. One of the most prolific yet arduous professions. As a student myself, I can attest to the rewards and struggles of schooling. Yet we lack an idea of what is like to watch those same school years pan out and the school children along with them. A hands on, demanding career known for producing memorable experiences, I spoke to Ms Josephine Bennet, a teacher happy to provide me with a holistic understanding of the experience.
  
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• Eid and Increased Consumerism by Ayana Pathak (TCSND)

  01-05-2023 00:55
  
  Over the past few years, there has been an increase in the consumerism of Eid in the UK. With the growing Muslim population in the country (3.87 million, or 6.5 % of the total according to the 2021 census), retailers are beginning to recognize the importance of Eid as a significant cultural and religious event, and are now catering to the needs and wants of the Muslim community.
  
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• Vino House adventures, Nicole Cervantes, Gumley House Convent School

  01-05-2023 00:54
  
  The Vino Houses is a charming hotel in Santorini, Greece. The houses are accented with a vibrant blue, which instantly evokes joy in children and adults alike. If you are waiting for your dream holiday, stay at the Vino Houses.
  
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• The importance of learning languages -Alisha Parkash Notre Dame School

  01-05-2023 00:54
  
  Languages unlock numerous doors that lead to a world of opportunity in all aspects of life. Being able to speak more than one language is a skill that will take you very far down any path that you wish to venture.
  
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• Review: When Abby Met Claude, Elizabeth Omondi, JAGS

  01-05-2023 00:53
  
  When Abby met Claud
  
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• Party leaders or party policy? - Marina Beacroft, Holy Cross

  01-05-2023 00:52
  
  What is most influential?
  
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• Music and all that- a insightful rendition of music

  01-05-2023 00:52
  
  Music is what helps us survive, and thrive.
  
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• Are the strikes necessary? - Marihah Central Foundation Girls' School

  01-05-2023 00:52
  
  Strikes are a form of protest which involves the act of refusing to work in order to gain a concession.
  
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• Sweet Little Bollard Toppers by Xinyi Li, Notre Dame Senior School

  01-05-2023 00:51
  
  Hundreds of adorable knitted decorations have been spotted all across the UK in preparation for the coming coronation of King Charles.
  
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• Peace by the Pond by Ariana Ahmad, Tolworth Girls School

  01-05-2023 00:50
  
  Dear reader, picture this: a warm spring’s afternoon, fully immersed in the wonderous beauties of nature, surrounded by an abundance of local wildlife, and green foliage. On a bench… perhaps with a homemade picnic, and brilliant company! Now, stop imagining this serene sight, and head outdoors to explore your nearby green areas!
  
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