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Young Reporter: Sounds of Grace - Tibaba O, Newstead Wood
Gone are the days where the songs sung in church should be strictly limited to hymns. ‘Sounds of Grace’ are a group who compose their own lyrics and melodies to amplify the word of God and in doing so they evoke infectious feelings of joy and understanding
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Young Reporters | A Low-High Street - Oluwatoni Adesanya, Newstead Wood
The disappearance of shops on our High Streets is becoming a saddening, yet relatively frequent phenomenon. In the last quarter of 2022, Paperchase announced it was going into administration. The company was subsequently bought by Tesco, but as far
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Young Reporter: Phones in the Theatre? - Sophia Gibson Langton Girls
On the of November, 2023, I attended the Paper Birds theatre company’s new show, ‘Feel Me’ at the Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury. ‘Feel Me’ is a piece of devised theatre with a surprising interactive element; audience members were urged to
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Young Reporter Chrismas Holidays-Prisha-Newsteadwood
Christmas holidays are something many students and family look forward to, but it said that is it right to have such a short Christmas break. Christmas holidays are a time to go meet ones family, spend time with your friends and visit the
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Young Reporter - Light Up Orpington - Mauriya S - Newstead Wood
On Sunday the 19th of November, the people of Orpington gathered for this year’s ‘Light Up Orpington’ to commence the start of the much-awaited festive season. People crowded the high street to celebrate this holiday extravaganza, featuring entertainment
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Saltburn Film Review - Florence Butcher
Saltburn, released in UK cinemas on November 17, 2023 has been extremely divisive among critics – fans would describe it as an extremely enjoyable and thrilling watch, with captivating performances from Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan. Viewers who are
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Young Reporter: Senior House Music Competition Clarine Chan NWS
On Wednesday 29th November, music filled the hall of Newstead Wood School. It was the Senior House Music Competition; performers were from Year 10-13. Pupils from Year 10 and 12 settled in to watch an afternoon of spectacular performances.
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Activities to look into in this christmas - Simrath Saran
With christmas around the corner, we all know and despise that grumpy grinch who steals all of our festive cheer. But what if that beast is you? This holiday season many people have asked me how to brighten their dull moods and entertain their
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YoungReporter:Marvel, Murder-The Mousetrap Alice Lennard Newstead Wood
On Tuesday the 21st of November, I went to The Churchill Theatre to watch Agatha Christie’s suspense-filled play, the Mousetrap. It is the world’s longest running play. It premiered at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham in 1952, before opening in the
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Young Reporter Exploring Mind and Behaviour with Psychology Students Evelyn Fung NWS
Psychology, the study of mind and behaviour, is a subject proved to be popular among young people, but it is not a subject which students often get to know unless they have picked it as one of their GCSE/A-level options, despite how it is arguably
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Three highly trained dogs sniff out dangerous Japanese Knotweed on the M25
Three highly trained sniffer dogs have sniffed out Japanese Knotweed along the M25. Known for its aggressive growth and resilience, Japanese knotweed can shoot to over 2.1m high, suppressing all other plant growth. National Highways called
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Young Reporter Zhagaram: Nurturing Tamil Roots Vyshali Gurunathan NWS
In the heart of a vibrant community with a large Tamil population, a Tamil class has emerged as a beacon of cultural preservation and education. ‘Zhagaram’ began in 2016, and not only imparts the rich language of Tamil but also serves as a bridge to
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Young Reporter: Step into (Greenwich) Christmas - Imogen S, TGS
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, we can feel it in our bones – Christmas is on its way! The Greenwich Winter Market is a magical, festive experience that takes place in the heart of Greenwich. Located in the historic Greenwich
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Young Reporter: Faversham Festive Fun By Keira Drury Langton Girls
The weather grew colder on Saturday night with a festive chill filling the air, right on cue for the annual Faversham Christmas Lights switch on ceremony. Crowds gathered in the market-place excitedly waiting for Father Christmas (who must be extremely
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Young Reporter Top Tips for Revision! - Kavya C Langton Girls' Grammar
Unlocking Academic Success: The Top Three Revision Methods As the academic year progresses, students up and down the UK find themselves facing the inevitable challenge of preparing for their GCSE examinations. If you've ever wondered how to survive
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South east London man who made £57k selling guns and drugs is jailed
A man who made £57,000 selling guns and drugs has been jailed for 14 years. Kirk Douglas, 43, of Browning Street in Walworth, tried to sell a number of handguns as well as Scorpion, Uzi and Mac-10 submachine guns. Douglas was also involved
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Bexley chippy boss creates 'world first' with COD wrapped in 24-carat gold
A fish and chip shop boss inspired by Salt Bae reckons he's created a world first - cod wrapped in 24-carat gold. Ozan Bakici, 27, came up with the golden idea to celebrate the first anniversary of his shop opening in Bexley. He battered the
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Hit and run Mercedes driver banned after Lewisham crash
A Mercedes driver has been disqualified after they failed to stop at the scene of a crash. Eridon Demiraj, 29, was behind the wheel of a Mercedes E Class on London Road in Lewisham when he was involved in an accident. Demiraj failed to stop
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These certain people could be exempt from the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnel tolls
A South London council has revealed plans for local residents and small businesses to be exempt from the tolls for using the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels. A motion will be put forward to Greenwich Council next week on asking Transport for London
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South London teacher accused of stroking pupil’s thigh is banned
A teacher who was accused of stroking a pupil’s thigh during a lesson has been banned from the profession. Paul Richards, 64, who taught design and technology at Finton House School in Wandsworth, faced a Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) misconduct
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Teachers strike as ‘inspirational’ Greenwich teacher suspended 'with no reason'
Teachers will be striking in solidarity with a Greenwich teacher who has been suspended based on a “concerning” and “seemingly arbitrary allegation”. Alexander Turpie is a teacher at St Ursula’s Convent School in Greenwich and also a long-standing
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Legendary Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dead at 65
The Pogus frontman Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65. MacGowan had been in intensive care for several months after first being diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year, which is said to have been exacerbated by shingles that spread
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Young Reporter -A place worth visiting -Sharleen Fernandes Newstead Wood School
Looking for a place filled with rich heritage, picturesque views and still close to home? Guernsey is the place to visit. As one of the British Isles it makes it all the easier to travel to Guernsey. With flight durations being only 40 minutes and
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Nature Notes: Make sure of your mushrooms!
Despite the very wet and windy weather this prolonged autumn, how vivid are its colours this year. Every tree, each trembling leaf poised to be whisked away is aglow with vibrant autumn tints ranging right across the colour spectrum. Few artists could
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Cadbury releases new chocolate bar that is a twist on already fan-favourite treat
Cadbury has released a new chocolate bar in the UK which is a twist on one of its already popular treats. The confectionery company has released a Creme Egg Chocolate Bar which is now available in B&M stores across the UK. The new chocolate
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Manhunt after teenager threatened with weapon in Dartford phone robbery
Kent Police has released CCTV images after a robbery in Dartford. The incident happened on the High Street at 4.20pm on Saturday, November 18, 2023. A teenage boy reported his mobile phone was stolen after three men threatened him with a weapon
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Former chancellor Alistair Darling dies aged 70
Former Chancellor Alistair Darling has died at the age of 70, a family spokesman has announced. The long-serving MP died after spending time in hospital being treated for cancer, a spokesperson on behalf of his family said. A statement on behalf
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What is encephalitis, the symptoms and more amid death of Shane MacGowan
The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died at the age of 65 after a battle with encephalitis. MacGowan had been in intensive care for several months after first being diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year, which is said to have been exacerbated
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Greenwich drug addict stole handbag from vulnerable 85-year-old woman he befriended
A drug addict stole an 85-year-old woman’s handbag and went on a spending spree using her bank cards. The elderly lady had been giving Michael Higgins £10 or £20 notes every few weeks for two years, seemingly of her own accord as she saw him as
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Drivers risk £50 fine for common winter mistake, expert warns
Motorists have been warned they could face a £50 fine for a common driving mistake made in winter. As drivers prepare for the first of the cold winter weather coming over the next few days, a leading driving expert has warned they must be careful
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When are the December 2023 rail strikes and what train lines are affected?
A number of train strikes have been scheduled for December 2023 with workers walking out due to a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. The RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport) union and the Aslef union have gone on strike many times since
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Cold weather and track faults lead to rail chaos on Elizabeth Line and London trains
Rail passengers were hit by travel chaos yesterday (Thursday) as several major routes were affected by infrastructure faults and low temperatures. Great Western Railway and Elizabeth line services between London Paddington and Reading were forced
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South east London road closes due to ice as temperatures drop
A south east London road is currently closed due to icy conditions at temperatures drop. There is a detour in place Jerningham Road in Peckham in both directions between the A2 New Cross Road and Pepys Road. The road has been closed since around
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Woman seriously injured and roads closed after south London crash
A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in south London. Police were called to Purley Way in Croydon today (Thursday, November 30) at around 8.30am. Both police and London Ambulance Service were at the scene.
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Nando's announces plans to open new UK restaurants
Nando’s will open more restaurants in the UK, the chain has announced. The peri-peri chicken chain has said it plans to open 14 new sites in the UK this financial year, despite the uncertain economic backdrop putting pressure on customer budgets
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Overtime BANNED for NINE days as Southeastern workers set to strike
An overtime ban will be put in place for ASLEF workers as rail workers strike in December. The overtime ban will be in place from Friday, December 1 through to Saturday, December 9. Southeastern has said that despite this, it still expects
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TfL to introduce 20mph limits on five busy south east London roads
20mph speed limits are being introduced across roads within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Lewisham, Southwark, and Bromley. The new speed limits were initially introduced in September and will continue until the end of December. According
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Planning applications in Bromley and Greenwich including new school and pub refurb
A hospital being converted into a new school, over 300 new flats being built on a care home and refurbishments to a 17th century pub are all included in the latest planning applications sent to Bromley and Greenwich councils. Local authorities
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New Gail’s Bakery planned for Woolwich Elizabeth line station
Plans have been revealed for a new Gail’s Bakery in Woolwich. Greenwich Council has received an application from Gail’s Limited to open a new store in the Woolwich Elizabeth line station. Council documents said the proposal could cost up to
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FREE warm hub with games and hot drinks to reopen in Lewisham this Christmas
A free warm hub in Lewisham is reopening its doors to help those struggling to heat their homes this winter. L&Q ran the warm hub at the Lewington centre last winter, and it will be open again every Friday from 1pm to 3pm, starting Friday,
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TfL announces ‘no service’ on London bus routes this Friday
Little or no service is expected on eight different bus routes in London this Friday (December 1). The strike by RATP Dev Transit and TfL has announced that routes 13, 23, 28, 218, 295, 414, 452, and N28 will be affected. From 5am on strike
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The Bromley school that famous faces Tom Allen and Rob Beckett went to
Famous comedian Tom Allen has revealed that he attended a Chislehurst school with fellow comedy star Rob Beckett. According to Chislehurst Society Facebook page, Tom Allen chatted about his home patch in Bromley when his nationwide tour arrived
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The exact day snow could hit London as forecasters warn temperature to plummet
London is set to get a lot colder in the coming weeks as early weather forecaster predictions suggest snow could be on the way. The Met Office is already warning that parts of the UK could see 3cm of snowfall in spots as temperatures are expected
