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Young Reporter: Book Clubs are In! - Tibaba Ojomo, Newstead Wood

Reading is in this season. For many it already is an all-year round hobby but with the nights getting longer and the days getting colder, some people have been looking for replacement pastimes to keep them busy. Reading is one of the only forms of

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Young Reporter | Life in Languages - Oluwatoni Adesanya, Newstead Wood

Recently, I attended a speaker session at Newstead Wood School, given by Stephanie Barwick, the Honorary Consul to the Federal Republic of Germany. She came to speak about the importance of learning languages. She spoke at length about the job and

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Say ‘Hallow’ to Halloween - Jesseca Loganayagam Newstead wood

Ghosts lingering in the eeriness of the misty streets. Blood-sucking vampires creeping up to your doorstep. Cackling witches hovering around on their broomsticks. But what entices so many of these horrid creatures to you door? Could it possibly be

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Young Reporter- a Warming Kingdom: UK Climate Change, Alisa T. NWS

We are all aware that climate change is an undeniable global problem. However, many fail to realise how serious of a problem this is and how much it can affect us in the UK. This worldwide disaster might affect us more than we think.  One of the

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Young Reporter: Marvellous Miso Noodle Nandana Ganguly Newstead Wood

With so many eating out options available to us within Bromley, choosing a place to have a nice meal can be tricky!! Should it be Italian, or will it be Turkish, or shall we go for the old & evergreen British pub food – this is a question that all

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Young Reporter: The Revolutionary Hamilton - Imogen S, TGS

On the 23rd of October, I went to see the theatrical marvel, Hamilton, at the Victoria Palace with my family. This Broadway show will leave you spellbound with its unique blend of musical styles, from hip-hop and R&B to jazz and ballads, bringing

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Young Reporter: Durga Puja in Bromley Nandana Ganguly Newstead Wood

Why are more than a 100 people spending long hours crammed in an ordinary looking hall in one of the quieter by-lanes of Bromley, Letchworth Drive to be precise? Looking across the city, the same spectacle can be witnessed across scores of similar

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Young Reporters: ACL Injuries in Women's football - Imogen S, TGS

Last season, I watched four of my footballing heroes collapse in tears and career-threatening terror as they ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments out on the pitch.  My team, Arsenal Women, challenged for titles and even won a cup despite this epidemic

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Looking for somewhere to relax? Why not Italy! - Jesseca Loganayagam Newstead Wood

Italy. Let me guess; your mind is already reminiscing the last pepperoni pizza you consumed, the last mafia film you watched on Netflix. Although Italy is renowned for all these wondrous creations, have you ever heard of Mount Blanc or of the Italian

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Young Reporters 'Fireworks At Home' Daariyah Chagtai Newstead Wood

The fifth of November is quite a memorable day. Every year we watch fireworks in honour of evading Parliament being blown up. Some people do fireworks from home, and some pay to watch a show. Usually, my family and I would enjoy watching fireworks

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You can get a half price kebab for Doner Fest in Bexleyheath this week

 German Doner Kebab (GDK) is bringing Doner Fest to Bexleyheath this week with a special deal for doner-devotees. The popular kebab chain will celebrate the artistry of the doner kebab with half-price selected meals. OG Kebabs and Doner Boxes

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Young Reporter: A soldier's story- Alice Lennard, Newstead Wood School

The 11th of November 2023, Armistice Day, marked the 105th anniversary of the end of World War 1. My Great, Great Uncle Percy was born on 12 July 1894 in Addiscombe.  He went to the Whitgift Middle School in South Croydon, before joining the Civil

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Young Reporter:The Big House Quiz! Mauriya Senthilnathan Newstead Wood

In an exciting display of intelligence and excitement, students and staff gathered in the sports hall at Newstead Wood School on the 20th of October to watch the much anticipated “Big House Quiz”. 6 teams, armed with pens and determination, were faced

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Young Reporters ' Sabine Della Porta' Daariyah Chagtai Newstead Wood

Sabine - owner of the business Sabine Della Porta - is an entrepreneur who has pursued her love of nature and science. Using her knowledge of the science behind skincare she has achieved a skincare brand which is harm-free. All products are natural

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Young Reporter Uma Maheshwari-Spices to Success Vyshali Gurunathan NWS

Uma Maheshwari is an Indian immigrant who has been living in the UK for more than 20 years. She trained in India, as a teacher and when she moved to the UK, she began to use this to tutor students for the 11+ exams. However, when lockdown was put in

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Man taken to hospital with 'serious' injuries after Croydon knife fight

A man has been taken to hospital with “serious” injuries after a knife fight in Croydon. Police were called to Renown Close at 2.20pm today (Monday, November 13) following reports of a group of males fighting. At least one of the males, police

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Young Reporter BARBIE- A REVIEW Vyshali Gurunathan NWS

Barbie dolls are a core memory of so many childhoods and the film manages to capture that nostalgia perfectly. From the acting to the set design to the costumes and the music, the movie evokes a sense of childlike wonder which alone is reason enough

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Residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery

Residents of a Bromley street have bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery. Those with a lottery ticket and a BR5 1BW postcode were awarded a £1,000 win in one of the fundraising lottery's daily prize draws. The winning postcode

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TikTok video shows police at scene in West Croydon after ‘man stabbed’

A video shared on TikTok shows a huge presence of emergency services outside of West Croydon station. The TikTok creator, Croydon Extra, claims that the incident took place today (Monday, November 13) and that the area “will be completely shut

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Police search after man sexually assaulted and bitten at Green Park station

A man was sexually assaulted and bitten at Green Park Underground station.  Detectives investigating the sexual assault have now released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.  Just before midnight

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The Dartford Crossing closures this week – when, why, where, diversions

Some parts of the A282 Dartford Crossing will be closed at certain times over the course of this week. Between Monday, November 13 and Friday, November 17 parts of the Dartford Crossing are closed due to maintenance works, surveying works and structural

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Two Bromley leisure centres to see huge upgrades as plans progress

Plans to improve leisure centres at The Walnuts and West Wickham are moving forward, after receiving executive approval to move onto the next stage. These plans can now move to the next step in design works. The plans would see upgrades to

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Plan to revamp Lewisham Shopping Centre and high street with 1,700 homes

The owner of Lewisham Shopping Centre has revealed its plans to redevelop the 1970s building into a “new green, cultural centre for Lewisham". Property developer Landsec unveiled plans for up to 1,700 homes, a new park the size of a football pitch

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Met Office issues yellow warning as thunderstorms set to hit London

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as thunderstorms are set to hit London. From 5am to midnight tomorrow (Tuesday, November 14) thunder and rain is likely across the city. The rain and wind is predicted by the Met Office to

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Who is RAYE? Meet the London musician appearing on Louis Theroux Interviews

Louis Theroux Interviews has returned for a second series as the documentarian will once again sit down with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. The 53-year-old will be speaking to more famous actors, musicians and sporting

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Man flees Greenwich flat fire now under investigation

Paramedics treated a man after he fled from a flat fire in Greenwich. On November 10, four fire engines and around 25 firefighters tended to the blaze at a mid-terraced house converted into flats on King Geroge Street. Crews from Greenwich,

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Brothel run in takeaway and flat above in south London shut down by police

A takeaway and the flat above it in Merton have been shut down by police after both were being used as a brothel. Police have also issued a second anti-social behaviour closure order in the same location. They have said that it is thanks to

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Royal Mail fined £5m after missing delivery targets by 'significant' margin

Royal Mail has received a fine of more than £5 million due to missing delivery targets on both first and second-class deliveries by a "significant and unexplained margin". A report by Ofcom shared that Royal Mail had only delivered 73.7% of first-class

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The Royal Mint's 10 rarest coins as 50p sells for £215 at auction

The Royal Mint has revealed its rarest and most valuable coins, and we are all being urged to check our change. One example of The Royal Mint’s rarest coin recently sold at an online auction for more than 400 times its face value. The coin

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David Cameron makes dramatic return to government as Foreign Secretary

Former Prime Minister David Cameron has returned to government as Foreign Secretary and will be made a peer. Mr Cameron will replace James Cleverly, who has been appointed as Home Secretary following the sacking of Suella Braverman. Mr Cleverly

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Suella Braverman sacked as Home Secretary as cabinet reshuffle expected

Suella Braverman has been sacked as Home Secretary, No 10 sources have confirmed. A No 10 source said the Prime Minister “asked Suella Braverman to leave Government and she has accepted”. The Conservatives said Mr Sunak is carrying out a wider

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Recap after major Bexley road partially blocked due to crash and flooding

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Hour-by-hour weather as London to be hit with heavy rain

London is to be hit with heavy rain this morning as Storm Debi hits the UK bringing strong winds. Storm Debi is set to hit the UK today, bringing strong winds mainly affecting Northern England, Wales and Ireland. Storm Debi will develop in

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Worrying huge rise in demand for emergency food parcels in Lewisham

Summer food parcel distribution in all of the south east London boroughs has hit an all-time high since 2018 – with Lewisham seeing the highest leap in demand for parcels. Recent numbers illustrate an alarming climb in the need for basic food supplies

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The cheapest places to fill up with petrol in south east London this week

We’ve rounded up the cheapest fuel stations within a five mile radius of each south east London borough this week. In June and July, pump prices for diesel were around 2ppl more than that of unleaded. However, since the summer, the pump price

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The 'outstanding’ special Greenwich school where pupils read to elderly residents

A South London primary school for children with special educational needs has been given the highest possible rating by Ofsted, with pupils reportedly reading out stories on the phone to elderly people. Waterside School in Plumstead has been rated

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The Thameslink works and changes in south London this week – what to expect

We’ve rounded up all the Thameslink changes and engineering works affecting south London and what you need to know. This week planned engineering works will affect some late night and early morning services via Catford and Orpington. Over the

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Kent Police's most wanted list including accused fraudster and sex attacker

The Kent Police most wanted list includes a man accused of fraud and an alleged sex attacker.  There are currently 13 people on the force’s most wanted list.  David Spry  David Spry is wanted for harassment and failing to appear in court

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Meet the couple running free afterschool activities at boardgame café in Bexleyheath

A board game café which sells film and tv memorabilia is offering a range of free afterschool activities. The Movie Shack, located at Broadway Shopping Centre, gives children and adults the opportunity to meet new people and play tabletop games

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Homeless mum of four fears being housed where violent ex can find her

A mum-of-four who fled domestic violence and was made homeless is now fearful that she might be found by her ex-partner if Greenwich Council is unable to temporarily house her in a safe area. With her abusive ex-partner's release from prison on