As students begin or end their GCSE courses, the topic of careers becomes increasingly important. Having already attended a Careers Fair and listened to multiple talks on various professions, I felt overwhelmed especially being a pupil in the first
Over the weekend the London Marathon was held; this event saw the people of Britain eagerly watching each tired stride of the brave participants as it was broadcast line on television. Yet, many find themselves contemplating their own ‘marathon’ that
Being sixteen comes with a handful of responsibilities and challenges. It doesn’t help that sixteen year olds are then overwhelmed with GCSE’s, peer pressure, relationships and the one thing that is often on most teenagers minds… Sex. Yes, sex
The French Equestrian team have been disqualified from entering the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, following a doping violation of Maxime Livio's horse, Qalao des Mers. At last year's Equestrian Games in Normandy, France, Livio's horse was
I’m confused; why did we have ‘propaganda’ and television programmes about the election in January? I don’t think that this amount of coverage should be given to ‘The Election’. So okay, radio shows such as LBC (London’s Biggest Conversation) and TV
Russia. The word alone can send a shiver down the spine of even a politician. The state of the country is at its most tenuous since soviet rule in the 80’s, with Putin sending it in a direction which can only be described as backwards. Whilst
With just ten days of campaigning left before polling day on May 7, the parties have a final chance to reach out to the voters in order to gain as many seats as possible in the next Parliament. One demographic that the candidates must appease in
The Power of the Vote It is a common misconception that by refusing to vote, we are retaliating against the government’s demands of us. A lot of us see this as a dramatic act of rebellion when in reality non-voters are merely ignored
As we all know, the 2015 election is fast approaching. Day after day, we are seeing candidates step forward and tell us why we should give our vote to them. At Croydon High, it has been no different. Although many are still too young to vote, Croydon
The classic play 'An Inspector Calls' written by John Boynton Priestly is being performed on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th of February 2015. From 6:00pm until 8:00pm on both nights, the audience will endure happiness, excitement and shock.
Searching for an Audience This article features ‘The Young Reporters Scheme’ that I am a part of. Over 8 months, I have written a variety of articles, from preparing for winter to activities for spring. Writing these articles has really helped
The "final obstacle" to the £1bn incinerator that will burn hundreds of thousands of tonnes of rubbish a year has been cleared after a judge threw out an attempt to appeal against the Beddington Lane plant. The campaign against the South London
A man masturbated on a bench while small children ran around a nearby playground, Sutton police said. Following the Monday, April 27 incident at 2.10pm, patrols have been stepped up in Poulters Park area. A spokesman for the police said there
Hundreds of jobs will be created and millions of pounds generated after a university opened a specialist research and innovation centre in one Croydon's landmark buildings. The University of Sussex already has close ties with the town, through
With the general election fast approaching on May 7th, The Lady Eleanor Holles School decided to organise its own mock general election, with six Upper Sixth girls representing the leaders of their allocated parties. For the past couple of months
Neighbours have spoken of their shock at the "huge explosion" which melted part of their road after a motorbike hit a car and its rider was hurled up to 30 feet through the air. The biker was travelling southbound on Reigate Road, in Nork, having
The fate of Epsom Hospital under a Labour government remains unknown after a plea to Andy Burnham to guarantee its future has gone unanswered. Mr Burnham, who is likely to be appointed health secretary if a Labour government comes to power, spoke
Police are hunting a 26-year-old man charged with grievous bodily harm against a man in a Wimbledon night club. Luke Rosewell was due to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Thursday, April 8. But he failed to turn up, a breach of police
The NHS trust that runs Croydon University Hospital has won the right to appeal a damning judgment on its sacking of a whistleblower doctor, in a fresh twist in a protracted three-year legal battle. A judge in January had previously found Croydon
Wimbledon tennis men and women singles champions will each receive a record-breaking £1.88m in prize money this year. With a whopping total of £26.75m in total for this year's competitors to play for, the championships will give away "the highest
A teenage girl has gone missing with her young daughter. Police today appealed for help to find Ashley Smith, 17, of Thornton Heath, and 17-month-old toddler Kiera-Marie. They have not been seen since April 20. A police spokesman said Ashley
Surbiton Ladies head coach Brett Garrard has told his invincibles to enjoy their success while it lasts – because it may never happen again. Goals from Jenna Woolven, Abi Robinson and Rebecca Herbert secured a 3-2 Women’s Cup triumph over Clifton
In todays 21st century, we want everything handed to us on a golden platter; quick and easy. Every now and then when you're out with your friends, you do feel the usual the thirst, especially after a delicious lunch or dinner. So,
Emergency services evacuated a primary school and homes after a shed fire spread to engulf a house. The fire, which is being treated by police as suspected arson, started in a shed before moving to the roof of a nearby house on Hackbridge Road
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after being hurled through the air when his motorcycle collided with a car and caught fire. The accident on busy Reigate Road, at the Drift Bridge, in Nork, at 4.45pm yesterday, also injured a person in
Ambitious plans to bring the West End to West Croydon have been unveiled by the founders of a new theatre. A 230-seat auditorium, rehearsal space and a recording studio form part of blueprints for a performing arts centre drawn up by three session
Boss John Fowler has prepared his Whyteleafe underdogs for the first of two possible cup finals. The Leafe go to Folkestone Invicta tonight for the Ryman Division One play-off semi-final, vying for a spot in Saturday’s final against either Merstham
The leaves have waited a long time to unfurl this year but they are showing themselves at last. Here are some fine trees on the edge of Sutton backlit by the early sun.
Tooting & Mitcham United boss Craig Tanner ended his domestic reign at Imperial Fields with a resounding 5-0 win over already relegated Horsham. Tanner was informed last week that he and assistant boss Adam Moriarty would be sacked after the
There is something very special about the skylark with its wonderful exultant songflight. William Shakespeare certainly recognised this and loved his early morning songster, so much so that the bird features in many of his plays and poems.
Greg Roberts and Natalie Zara were crowned Herne Hill Harriers’ men’s and women’s club champions following superb runs at Sunday's London marathon. Roberts was 14th in the mass field, clocking two hours 24 minutes five seconds, which was still
A children’s home worker accused of sexually abusing a boy for seven years in the late 60s and early 70s has told jurors the allegations are lies. Philip Collins is charged with one attempt to commit buggery and 18 counts of indecent assault, dating
A creative arts university which unveiled a controversial new logo last month is to spend nearly £100,000 every year on branding and publicity it has emerged. Undergraduates and graduates at Epsom’s University for the Creative Arts (UCA) protested
The family of a teenage joyrider who died in a car crash after being chased by police are a step nearer to finding out if officers and police staff will face criminal charges. Liam Albert, 17, died after the stolen blue Mazda he was driving hit
Croydon Harriers’ men and women made a solid start to their Southern Athletics League campaign edging home in second at St Albans on Saturday. The Harriers picked up 10 victories in Division Two during the afternoon, to place three points ahead
Palace boss Alan Pardew reckons referee Mark Clattenburg gave Hull City too many of the key decisions during Saturday’s 2-0 defeat. A Dame N’Doye second half double, including an injury time effort that sealed the win, saw the Tigers leave Selhurst
A man has been jailed for brutally raping a woman in Hillingdon as she walked home. Abdul Bah, 32, of Hercies Road, Hillingdon, was sentenced to nine years in Prison at Isleworth Crown Court on Monday 20th April after the court heard about the
