They said it is one of the most eye-catching entertainments for tourism. They said that they are interacting well with others. They said that it was one of the greatest experiences to have in a job. However, what they didn’t mention was the horrific
You get home in the evening, drink some Fairtrade coffee, eat some organic fruit, and start to prepare your dinner (also organic). You cook whatever meat you’re having (if any), and smile to yourself at the fact that you went out of your way to buy free
Paloma Faith’s O2 performance. A grand concoction of political chivalry, American Jazz and the trembling quaver of the golden dressed goddess, Paloma Faith. The 25th of March saw an elephantine victory for Paloma Faith’s career. A marginal
Recently, on March 8, International women’s day was celebrated for the respect, recognition and appreciation of women from all walks of life. Women may celebrate the day by wearing purple ribbons, symbolic of the suffragette movement. On this day,
Ever wanted to cycle to work, school or the shops? Well I have! However I feel the roads of Sutton are too busy with cars and I am fearful of getting knocked off my bike. 43% of people own a bike but cycling only accounts for 2% of journeys
2015 marks the fourth year that the Colliers Wood Arts Festival has run, and this year it seems to be going just as strong as ever. This year, the festival is running from the 21st of March to the 5th of April, with numerous varied activities spread
Building Begins: Dundonald Rec Update The construction of a new children’s playground on Dundonald Recreation Ground began in November 2014, and the newly completed park was unveiled last week. Despite months of antagonism between the local
You may be thinking you haven’t seen many spiders recently, and you may be right. However, research suggests that the colder weather does in fact draw the 8-legged creepy crawlies into our homes, but the weather also makes them smaller and therefore
By 1922, under Queen Victoria, the British Empire held dominion over one fifth of the world's population and one quarter of the world’s land mass. Despite relinquishing its hold on many of its previously occupied nations, echoes of the impounding
The national Inspiring Women campaign was launched in October 2013. It aims to bring together women from all different locations and backgrounds, with all different careers, and girls from a wide range of state schools. Its objective is to provide
There is a variety of ways in which individuals can express themselves. Expression can be demonstarted through art, music taste and most importantly fashion. This is what makes and breaks stereotypes. We no longer live in a judgemental society, we
The arrival of a brand spanking new Aldi has swept New Malden off its feet. This is perhaps the most exciting event that has happened in New Malden in the last decade. Local residents had been hyped for the arrival of the new supermarket, and flocked
Often when looking at piles of undone homework, I find myself thinking about celebrities who did well at school, as well as excelling in hobbies to the point of becoming one of the best in their fields. Always without fail I shake it off and say 'People
To be a house leader or head girl/boy is one of the, if not the largest role of responsibility you can take in secondary school. But what does it take to get the position? At WHSG, Year 10 have recently undergone the process of choosing house leaders
After hours of training and competing over the last 12 months, Richmond girl’s volleyball team qualified for the National Under16's Volleyball Finals against Academy of Beach Sports held at Kettering on the 29th of March. It was the first time in the
An axeman threatened a teenager after breaking into a family home in broad daylight on Valentine’s Day last year, a court heard today. After being confronted by the man, the terrified victim Jack Pearsall, then 19, hid in his parents' bedroom,
Founded in 1841, opened by a French sister called Marie Madeline D’Houet, the foundress of the religious order of the Faithful Companions of Jesus, Gumley House School celebrated its feast day on the 25th March. The history of the school is always
A Welsh international rugby player is appealing his conviction and sentence for attacking his glamour model ex-girlfriend at the South Croydon home of pop star Dane Bowers. Ian Gough is appearing at Croydon Crown Court today. The 37-year-old
If you were looking over the holiday period for a film to go and see at your local cinema in Kingston or Wimbledon you might have been surprised to find productions of operas, plays and ballets advertised alongside the latest blockbusters. Actually
A car accident, which resulted in severe damage, caused queues on the A212 in near Addington Village on Friday. On my bus journey home, I realised that the delay was due to a car accident but was unsure of the cause. I noticed, in the fleeting
My typical school day starts with high levels of stress. And that is before I even get to school. Trying to edge our car out of our road and onto Coombe Lane West. My family will sit in the car with varying degrees of patience, waiting in the hope
A schoolgirl has had her long locks chopped off so they can be made into a wig for a child who lost their hair to cancer treatment. Annabel Clarke, 7, who goes to school in Walton-on-the-Hill, has donated seven inches, or 17 centimetres, of her
If you happen to be looking in the right direction - south to be exact - the cloud bank appears to ridged like a piece of corrugated iron. Can't say I know what causes this, but it looks interesting.
Old milk bottle found under the floors of house in Twickenham A DIY enthusiast has made an historic find whilst insulating under his floor. Mr A. recently discovered a very old thick glass Jobs milk bottle. The history of the bottle is quite
Old milk bottle found under the floors of house in Twickenham A DIY enthusiast has made an historic find whilst insulating under his floor. Mr A. recently discovered a very old thick glass Jobs milk bottle. The history of the bottle is quite
Easter celebrates the crucifixion of Jesus and his resurrection, are we forgetting this? Children are bombarded with an average of five to six chocolate eggs according to the wales online website and in the UK around 80 million eggs are sold each year
The newest James Bond movie, Spectre, is set to come out later this year and everybody’s wetting themselves with excitement. Daniel Craig returns for his fourth appearance as Bond, and Bond returns for the twenty-fourth time as the ideal man of the
Three men were taken to hospital after four cars and a motorbike were involved in two crashes this morning. Surrey Police said they were called to the Leatherhead Bypass just after 6.30am to reports of a crash with multiple vehicles. A Yamaha
Rebecca Bridson, Caterham School Religious festivals in Britain are becoming less about the actual religion and increasingly about commercialism. If you ask a group of children today, “What does Easter mean to you?” it will soon become apparent
Putney Hospital, located on Putney Common has been closed since 1999. However, recently there has been much activity inside the hospital’s gates, preparing the hospital for its next use but what will it be? The hospital was built in 1912 using
Three gold medals fired Richmond’s sporting youngsters to the top of the London Youth Games Jubilee Trophy standings last week. Newland House, St James’ School and the borough’s representative inclusive zone basketball (IZB) team all triumphed
Surbiton Ladies will spend April chasing an unprecedented triple, but it is European glory that will be the jewel in the crown. Captain Sarah Haycroft’s team held out for a 0-0 draw with Holcombe at Sugden Road on Saturday, to ensure they completed
Students and staff "slept rough" in their school quad and raised £6,000 for a summer break for children with special needs. On a windy evening last month, 50 pupils, teachers and staff from St John’s School, in Epsom Road, Leatherhead, took on
