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13+ hour, 3+ min ago  (490+ words) Music is one of the oldest forms of expression of culture to ever exist, being used in festivals, celebrations and everything in between. For this article, I have interviewed two music teachers from a school in order to ask them…...

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AI Shockwaves: Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs as Tech Industry Faces Growing Uncertainty

10+ hour, 4+ min ago  (425+ words) AI Shockwaves: Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs as Tech Industry Faces Growing Uncertainty'London Now AI Shockwaves: Amazon Cuts 16,000 Jobs as Tech Industry Faces Growing Uncertainty Chaos is spreading through the tech world. Companies such as Amazon, Meta and Microsoft are cutting jobs…...

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The Internet Didn’t Kill the Library - It Made It Essential

4+ hour, 16+ min ago  (535+ words) With the rise of the internet, libraries have never served a greater purpose than today. Nina Risoli, librarian at Central Kensington Library, has revealed the ins and outs of one of the biggest libraries in London. This library is located…...

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Uncovering DofE: Beyond the Challenge

4+ hour, 36+ min ago  (490+ words) Every year, thousands participate in the Duke of Edinburgh award " hiking through forests, volunteering in their communities, and pushing themselves beyond the familiar. The Duke of Edinburgh Scheme is a vastly popular programme aimed to grow young people's confidence, resilience,…...

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Local adventure playground survives cuts to provide a haven for South London kids

3+ hour, 36+ min ago  (416+ words) Adventure playgrounds are at serious risk of closing across the UK. In South London, Coldharbour, Glyndon, Meridian, Woolwich and Plumstead adventure playgrounds are all in the firing line." Severe council budget cuts and funding shortages"mean some local authorities see…...

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Why YOU should work at a cafe

15+ hour, 20+ min ago  (272+ words) Taking on a weekend job at a local cafe'offers young people far more than just a bit of extra cash; it equips them with experience that will shape their personal and professional lives for years to come. Yes, the money…...

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Zebra crossing proposed near school in Eltham to 'improve safety' for pupils

22+ hour, 26+ min ago  (336+ words) A zebra crossing has been proposed near a school in Eltham to "improve safety" for pupils. Bromley Council has put forward plans to install a new pedestrian crossing in Grove Park Road to improve safety for pupils attending Eltham College....

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Is Studying Sociology the Key to a Better World?

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (255+ words) So why would this mean that," just by studying" sociology ; the world would become a better place? Sociology spreads awareness and tackles the inequalities engraved in our everyday institutions. For example in schools some factors which affect a child's education…...

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Culture Week Celebrations take over Parmiter's School

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (817+ words) It was truly an amazing experience," reflected Mr Smith, headmaster of Parmiter's, as culture, colour and celebrations took the school by storm as students collectively embraced their very first Culture Week." Running from the 23rd to 27th of March, the event which…...

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3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (341+ words) Rosewell Lecture explores how the timing of Autism diagnosis links to mental health outcomes'london-now.co.uk Rosewell Lecture explores how the timing of Autism diagnosis links to mental health outcomes Students at Wimbledon High School attended a Rosewell Lecture exploring…...