With the most important exams of my life approximately 21 days away for me and indeed most others in my school, it seems like everyone is searching for the holy grail to success. The technique for revision is arguably the most valuable piece of information
This month, as we reach the culmination of the 2013 Young Reporters Scheme, I felt it an opportunity to take a moment to pause and reflect, both to look back, and to look forward. It has been six months since my third article, which detailed the increase
Unbeknownst to many as they go about their mundane lives, a potentially catastrophic turn of nature could occur any second now. Nearly 50 years overdue and sending out powerful tremors, scientists believe the eighteen mile wide, sub-glacial Stratovolcano
This month, I interviewed a group of college students about their opinion of college and their experience of it. These students were all fellow colleagues of mine and all study a range of subjects such as Music Tech, Media, English, History, Law, Geography
It had been a week since the tragedies and carnage of the Boston Marathon. There were thousands of people who were affected by that day; that brutal attack against humanity will never be forgotten. Four lives were taken and many left in the balance
Brentford were forced to settle for a place in the play-offs after the most dramatic of endings saw them lose 1-0 to Doncaster Rovers at Griffin Park on Saturday. With the sides level and Brentford needing a win to seal promotion, Marcello Trotta
Surrey, along with the rest of the UK, has experienced a spike in pet tortoise sales. Many people - young and old - think that having a pet tortoise is an astounding idea. But is it really? As National Pet Week draws to a close, we explore the hidden
“Papadopoulos and sons” is a British film made by Marcus Markou that came out exclusively in “Cineworld” cinemas on Friday the 5th of April 2013. The film, made in 2012 was predominately filmed in Morden of South London. Tickets were available to
On Sunday, April the 21st an exquisite antiques fair was held in the ‘Phoenix’ centre of Crystal Palace. It is an event that occurs on one Sunday of every month, however, this was the first one I had ever attended and I was privy to a world of vintage
This week it was claimed that the area of Broad Green would be named Broad Green Village. When one walks through Broad Green the last thing that comes to mind a little quintessentially English village, what with the area having high crimes rate and
Walking along the street the other day I overheard a mother trying to coax her child into eating their greens. “If you don’t eat your greens, you won’t be as big as the BFG (big friendly giant)”. This got me thinking of all the fables I had been told
On Wednesday 24th April, just over 5 weeks after the Marsden March, the Sixth Form of St. Philomena’s Catholic High School for Girls took part in their own March to raise money for the Royal Marsden and to pay tribute to a student who unfortunately
On the 26th of April WCGS PTFA held its annual Quiz night. With 8 question rounds and 4 table rounds the quiz started at 7.00pm and ended at 10.30pm. There were prizes for the winners and the infamous wooden spoon for the losers. This year we had
On the 26th of April WCGS PTFA held its annual Quiz night. With 8 question rounds and 4 table rounds the quiz started at 7.00pm and ended at 10.30pm. There were prizes for the winners and the infamous wooden spoon for the losers. This year we had
On the 22nd of March 2013, two groups of students from Halliford School set off to the new forest to do their DofE silver practice expedition. There where ten students who took part (including myself) and we were accompanied by four qualified teachers
On Friday the 26th of May, Sutton High hosted their annual spring concert, displaying the many varied musical talents of their girls. There was a huge range of acts, from solo instrumental pieces to small bands that the girls had put together themselves
With the impending arrival of May comes not only the hope of warmer weather, but also for 15-18 year olds throughout England the impending horror of exam season. Of course there are the usual stereotypes of frazzled teenagers on a diet of chocolate
Pupils and politicians have condemned the education secretary’s proposals for a longer school day and a shorter summer holiday. Michael Gove has suggested that by September next year state schools should finish an hour later at 4.30pm and have
A Mitcham marathon runner battled through illness to complete the Virgin London Marathon. Arham Haidri, 25, of Beverly Road, was struck down with a virus in the week before the event and was advised by his doctor not to take part. But he did
By Charlie Talbot-Smith Sutton's Stephanie Corbyn was given a tennis masterclass from three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker as her bid to become a Barclays Ball Kid entered its final stage. The 12-year-old was one of 100 youngsters to
As summer nears, the same hoards of men and women that ransacked the Atkins isle in the supermarket in early January are swarming again, the bid to obtain the ‘bikini body’ has ensued as it does every May. I was interested quizzing some weight conscious
In recent years, the phenomenon of photography has captured the hearts of many people globally. Inspiration has been drawn from photographers such as Ansell Adams, Henri Cartier-Bresson and now contemporary photography has stemmed widely over the use
Kingston Green Radio has been off the airwaves this week as it relocates. The radio station previously broadcast from the Kingston Environment Centre in Fairfield East, but has been given a temporary lease by Kingston Council. The station will
The parents of a climber who fell to his death in January joined his colleagues on a sponsored hike to one of the places their son loved. John Wooding, 29, known as Jack, from Ashtead, fell when climbing in the Cairngorms, Scotland, and died the
Friday Night hosted some of the amazing film talent of Twickenham and the Richmond Borough. The Twickenham Alive Film Festival was launched last summer at Strawberry Hill House and this was the first screening. But that said it received a huge
I cringe critically as the clan of ‘original’, ‘inventive’ teenagers of my generation strut confidently down the street. They turn their pierced noses up at my weekend-wear and I can almost hear the comments formulating in their minds: “Omg that h&
With the Marriott London Rugby Sevens fast approaching, Will Kelleher joined England’s players for a tough day of training at Twickenham stadium to find out what it takes to win matches and make the crowd roar. The team behind the England men and
June and July are fast approaching, with summer exams for school students across the country and nature showing the ever growing wildlife. The good weather, when it arrives, brings a happy cheer to the air, and relaxes most people. For some summer
A chess fanatic who attended Thames Ditton Junior School has been selected for the second year to play for England Juniors in the World School Chess Championships in Greece. Max Elliott, 11, will be one of 48 England players ranging from seven
After 40 years of worldwide performances in more than 30 countries and 20 languages, The Rocky Horror Show’s tale of two squeaky-clean college kids’ chance meeting with mad scientist Frank ’N’ Furter comes to Richmond as part of a year-long tour.
Family hairdressers who found love on the job and worked in Tolworth for over forty years, have retired. Barrington John Bradley, known as Barry, and wife Sue, 59, packed up shop on April 5 after a long career at J Barrie hairdressers on the Broadway
Croydon's Team GB Olympian Lawrence Okoye has announced he will sign for NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers. It is yet another remarkable career move for a 21-year-old who has already played rugby at Twickenham with Whitgift School, competed
Today at Westcroft leisure Centre, two 13 year old girls, swam 5 km (200 lengths) each. They did this as individuals to raise money for the Marie Curie Cancer Charity Swimathon. Josephine Miller and Claudia Wareham swam this incredible distance
Have you heard our neighbouring borough of Richmond is asking residents – in the form of a referendum – whether they agree with the whole Heathrow expansion issue and the whole third/fourth runway palaver? And, as avid Surrey Comet readers, you
A man is planning to climb the 40 highest peaks in the Lake District next month to raise money for an Epsom Downs-based charity. Steve Clark, a creative arts director for a performing arts school, hopes to raise £3,000 by walking 110 miles and
Bird watchers have a unique opportunity to enjoy a wildlife experience to celebrate international dawn chorus day. Visitors to the WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes can join one of the early-morning guided tours to listen to the birds sing as
A young female driver was arrested after her number plate was recognised by police. Paige Gordon, 19, of Livingstone Road, Thornton Heath, was arrested on April 25, after an operation using number plate recognition cameras targeted wanted offenders
Croydon Council is to become the majority shareholder of two of Croydon's key cultural attractions, the Fairfield Halls and the London Mozart Players (LMP). In proposals to be considered by its cabinet next week, Croydon Council will take a 75
British Olympian Lawrence Okoye has announced he will sign for NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers. The 21-year-old, who was 12th in the discus at London 2012, was not selected on the final day of the NFL draft. But he revealed on Twitter he
An aspiring performer has been granted a place at the UK's oldest theatre school. Jade Stanger, 20, of Putney, made it through tough auditions to bag a place at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, in East London. The school produced the
A first-time London Marathon runner has raised almost £5,000 to help prevent child cruelty. Oliver Knight, of Gladstone Road, Wimbledon, stormed through the 26.2 mile course in just 3 hours and 26 minutes, raising nearly £1,000 more than his original
Campaigners battling controversial plans to build luxury flats on parkland have lost their fight at the Court of Appeal. Crystal Palace Community Association (CPCA) had hoped to halt the £67.5m redevelopment of Crystal Palace Park, which will see
Plans have been submitted to develop an eyesore in North Cheam. Developers, Stonegate Homes, have submitted plans to transform Victoria House at the junction of London Road and Cheam Common Road. Victoria House as it looks now Their
The mother of a girl told she had cancer aged just four has been nominated as an unsung hero – by the charity which supported her for years. Amy Jones, 32, from Hampton Wick, has now turned her hand to fundraising on behalf of Momentum, a Kingston
Passionate and emotive signer Ben Bedford brings his historic and thought-provoking songs to Twickfolk tonight. The American singer returns to TwickFolk, which will be held at the Lovers Light Gallery, following his visit in March 2010. He
A new independent health watchdog is holding a launch event next month. Healthwatch Sutton is holding the event from 10am to 1pm at the Salvation Army in Sutton on Monday, May 20. Places will be limited. To book a place email Hayley@suttoncvs.org.uk
