Advertisements, Magazines and images shown on television all have a major effect on how people today view an idealistic man or woman. This mainly affects teenage girls however also teenage boys. Magazines such as Ok, Heat, Vogue and GQ have enforced
Great transport links; a diverse culture; a multitude of opportunities- just some of the benefits of living in London. I am a city girl through and through. Despite spending time in beautiful, peaceful country side, I am always grateful to get back
The Olympic Games this past summer contained without a doubt some of the spectacular performances and displays most of us have ever seen. I was fortunate enough to see some of the events and, like everyone, was totally astounded by the atmosphere and
‘Mezzet’ has a magnificent opening night The excitement in Hampton Court on the opening night for the restaurant was paramount. This new Lebanese style restaurant got off to a flying start as it was packed out on the first night with animated guests
Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway praised his wide men after a comfortable 3-0 win over bitter rivals Brighton & Hove Albion. Former Brighton man Glenn Murray scored twice – with a glancing header and a coolly taken penalty – to take his tally
Glenn Murray struck twice in a 3-0 win over 10-man Brighton & Hove Albion to guide Crystal Palace back to the top of the Championship. The former Brighton striker took his season’s goal tally to 17 in seeing off rivals Albion - who had to play
The runners in next week's Stonecot byelection have made themselves known and include a self-proclaimed community activist, a "fresh-faced" politician who won't toe the party line and a full time mum who says she is not afraid to get stuck-in.
Sutton's Christmas tree finally has its baubles after decorating it was delayed due to high winds last weekend. Shoppers said the tree in the High Street was embarrassing because it only had a string of white lights on it for most of this week.
A flock of angry birds are going to be nesting across the borough. The birds, which feature in the popular touchscreen Angry Birds app, are being hidden throughout Putney as part of a treasure hunt game. Six of the cuddly toy birds will be
Open Mic UK is a singing competition which searches for the UK’s best vocalists. The competition gives competitors the chance to perform live in front of large audiences and exposure to big media types. It is running up and down the country for anyone
London Broncos forward Tony Clubb cannot wait to face London Skolars because it signals the end of simply getting fit for the campaign. The two outfits clash on January 11 at the Honourable Artillery Company in London – the ninth such meeting between
Wimbledon’s goalkeeping legend Dave Beasant admits he is bitter about the loss of his historic club. Beasant, who lifted the FA Cup after his penalty save helped Wimbledon to beat Liverpool in the 1988 final, made 340 appearances for the crazy
A businessman living a double life claimed thousands of pounds of benefits in Croydon while running a gourmet restaurant in Devon, a court heard. Stephen Sussams, 59, is also alleged to have pocketed £17,600 in carer fees as payment for looking
Serves 4 as a side Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes You’ll need: 40g blanched hazelnuts Zest of 1 small orange 70g unsalted butter, softened Freshly ground black pepper & sea salt to taste 400g Tenderstem
Richmond RFC’s Alice Richardson is England Women head coach Gary Street’s flavour of the month ahead of the final Test against New Zealand at Twickenham. Centre Richardson, and Richmond lock Rowena Burnfield, have been named in the starting
Weybridge Town Business Group hosted the town’s Christmas party on Saturday, November 24. Festive events took place across the town including a Santa’s grotto, hog roast and barbecue, a Rod Stewart tribute, and Mickey and Minnie mouse also made
AFC Wimbledon’s leading goalscorer Byron Harrison is back from injury to spearhead the Dons’ attack at Stadium mk. Harrison, with eight goals to his name, is available for selection for tomorrow’s FA Cup second round clash along with a host of
Back by popular demand, explorer and broadcaster John Pilkington will return to the Royston Pike Lecture Series to entertain the audience with exciting tales about his journey across central Asia. In a sequel to his last talk, A Stroll through
Kingston’s Danny Parsons is gearing up for a big 2013 after retaining his Queensbury Boxing League southern area lightweight title in convincing fashion on Saturday night. The 18-year-old beat Tony Clemmey with a unanimous points decision in
Youngsters covered themselves in paint to help an anti-domestic violence campaign. The kids dipped their hands in water-based paints at the St Nicholas Centre to leave their hand-print on a banner which said: "These hands are not for hurting".
Some of the world’s most inspirational individuals would certainly not be where they are today, without once dreaming of their pertinent role within society. Proving that no matter how big or small, all dreams are achievable. Through sheer hard
Like other parents who have a new born, I wondered when I’d give my baby his first haircut. There are a bunch of old wives’ tales and superstitions out there saying you shouldn’t cut your baby’s hair until after they are a year old and this was
More than 200 people enjoyed joint Christmas, Diwali and Eid celebrations. Priests and leaders from different faiths spoke during the event organised by the Balham and Tooting Community Association (BATCA). Shaykh Suliman Gani, of Balham mosque
Aspiring entrepreneurs are being invited to take part in a dragon’s den-style event as part of a project to help fledgling businesses off the ground. Budding businessmen and women will have the chance to pitch their ideas to an audience at an
A woman left blinded in one eye by an air rifle pellet is the latest Merton Civic Awards nominee after making charitable contributions to the borough. Shirley Harper, 49, of Edmund Road, Mitcham, was left blind in one eye after being shot in the
Join Ratty, Mole and Toad this Christmas as the Polka Theatre launch their brand new production of Kenneth Grahame’s classic novel, the Wind in the Willows. In this adaptation, the riverside story of friendship and bravery will be brought to life
An extra £1.7m will be put in to helping people with mental health problems stay in their own homes and communities. Surrey Council Council’s investment will allow the cash to be given to voluntary groups in each of Surrey’s boroughs and districts
Today, make up advancements has become more enhanced and developed. As a result of this, many individuals tend to rely on make up in order to increase their self confidence and appearance. Make up such as the latest beauty trend BB cream, the blemish
It’s almost here; the oncoming political storm that is the Leveson report is published and with it has emerged another possible split in the Coalition. Now I know “Coalition split” is threatened and mentioned, pretty much EVERY night on the news but
The Duke of Edinburgh award gives young students the chance to experience things that they may have never encountered before. It consists of four sections – skills, sport, volunteering and expedition. There are three awards – bronze, silver and gold
A visually impaired teenager has been recognised for her cricketing skills. Lois Turner, 15, from Sutton, was invited on stage with the former England women’s captain, Clare Connor, and commended for her determination and courage. The event
A night of passion may leave you fearing the worst. But help is at hand – your chemist can advise on emergency contraception. The festive season is almost upon us. This is a time for letting your hair down, making merry, and enjoying yourself.
The 007' Girls Recently, a new Bond movie, ‘Skyfall’ has come out in cinemas, the 23th bond movie, since Ian Flemming’s books were incarnated and immortalised on our television screens; since provocatively named ‘Honey Ryder’ strutted onto
On Saturday, the 17th November Croydon Clocktower hosted its first ever Croydon WordFest. The Croydon WordFest was a series of creative workshops for 11-19 years-olds that harnessed and honed their creative skills through spoken word, poetry, drama
After fierce high calibre debating from 52 universities, culminating in a grand final where finalists from Oxford, University of London and Kaplan battled by means of verbal dexterity, the winners of the England Grand final of the John Smith Memorial
The 26th of November was an evening to remember for fans of alternative music as legendary shock-rockers Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson returned to London to shake the 20,000-seater O2 Arena. In the hours that led up the show, an unusual-looking
To wake up at 6am on a Saturday morning would not usually be part of my normal routine. However, on Saturday 10th November myself and around fifteen other members from my school, Nonsuch High School for Girls, had to wake up at this time to get a coach
All of us have visited Tesco sometime in the past. Its appeal is increasingly wide ranging, offering finest and value products which have contributed to a staggering 6,351 shops in Britain and a 33% market share. However, Tesco, through the proliferation
Across the UK companies are using brutal mouse traps to kill and torture innocent mice. There are, of course, reasons for the slaughter; however, to end a life to make your own that little bit simpler is beyond cruelty. Restaurants, and even
Friday 9th November 2012 saw Liberal Democrat Politician Vince Cable visit Gumley House Convent School in Isleworth to discuss his role as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills in Parliament and his local role as a Member of Parliament
Recent abductions of children across the UK have left parents and adults, alike, worried about the safety of their children. Among such circumstances is enabling one’s child to drive in a cab with no parental supervision. Although it may seem rather
When lead singer of local band the Mystery Jets, Blaine Harrison wrote on the band’s website that it was going to be ‘a show quite unlike any other we’ve put on before’, he wasn’t exaggerating. Last night, 29th November 2012, Blaine and his band
What’s all the Kommotion about? This November millions of young, excited girls gathered at Westfields, Shepards Bush to see the launch of the first ever British Kardashian collection, in partnership with the high street store- Dorothy Perkins. The
This is probably one of my less popular opinions but one that none the less I feel strongly about. Please, please, please will someone endeavor to tell me why Christmas starts at the beginning of November because for the life of me I don't get it.
The year is drawing to a close, temperatures are dropping and overnight Christmas trees are springing up in every conceivable nook and cranny of Richmond upon Thames. In the spirit of Christmas, there is excitement and awe in the air, people glance
The floor-length dresses, the scruffy boys from school actually looking tidy in formal suits, the couples, the limousines, the live band, the perfect location, your first chance to get all dressed up, a pathway to adulthood. Whether it’s for one night
Thanks to technological advancement, we can access information any time we want. By paying a few pounds, we can have unlimited web service and play as many games as we want on the computer and mobile phone. However, along with the convenience brought
Côte Bistro is a French food restaurant found at the heart of the town of Esher in Surrey. Time Out magazine writer Guy Dimond admitted that the “service was welcoming and professional” and the restaurant consisted of “interesting, well-made, fair-rpcied
The choice to vote is what differs us from the squalid beasts of subliminal putridity. We are not vile scavengers leaping through an abyss; fanged creatures without reason. No, we are human-beings, and after an eternity of acting like creatures, beating
"A day filled with fun and fellowship" was the general response from many of the visitors - "A chance for the community to get together and do something positive for the youngsters, i'm very impressed by the work of the Potters House Church" Over
Dubstep is a new independent genre within electronic music arising in the 90s. It is most commonly enjoyed particularly for the sub-bass in its production and the sense of movement and insistence it creates. Dubstep first became popular in Croydon
The warm, dim glow of the overhead fairy-lights; the enticing aroma of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts; the joyous shrieks of excited children: these are the sights, sounds and smells one encountered on reaching the “Twickenham Christmas Lights Switch
Picture yourself 21 days from now; it is the morning of the 21st December, schools have broken up for Christmas and the shops are full of frantic last minute shoppers. The clock strikes 11:11am, the world ends. December 21st 2012. Who knows what
The film ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ hit local cinemas on 21st November and since then it’s been the talk of the town. Starring Bradley Cooper, a Hollywood heartthrob who’s films to date have been thought to be slightly “lightweight”, you could be forgiven
Renowned for its many notable secondary schools and the illustrious Kingston University, the demure town of Kingston Upon Thames is now rarely associated with its military record of aviating success. Although students regularly journey across Lower
Weybridge, in my opinion, is one of the best places in the world, but why? Surely isn’t it just another regular, boring town? In this article I shall explain why I believe my opinion is correct. Weybridge is situated in suburbs of South West London
As anti bullying week, ends, many people are still dwelling on the impact that bullying has. As social media has started to blossom, so has cyber bullying, and things like social networking sites make it really easy for people to bully people and then
The London Zoo has become one of my favourite places over the past few months. Although during weekends and school holidays there can be large crowds, the Zoo is the perfect place to go if you wish to escape direct human contact. That is one of the
Four months ago, London played host to the Olympic games, for a record third time. It was hailed as 'The Greatest Show on Earth'. Any athlete, of any age, would love to do their sport where the world’s greatest did 4 months ago. So when we were told
LABOUR received an overwhelming and conquering victory yesterday after winning a by-election in the constituency of Croydon North. The election came after the death of the late Malcolm Wicks, who had been able to retain the seat for a total of
Following the success of 2011, Syon Park is again illuminating the gardens and Great Conservatory for the 7th Annual Enchanted Woodland. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only from Friday 16th November to Sunday 2nd December, the Enchanted Woodland
Saturday 17th of November was the much anticipated date by many for the ironically titled ‘Walton Festival of Light’, the turning on of the Christmas lights, the official introduction to the Christmas period for numerous locals, an event normally filled
As anyone trying to break into the music industry knows, it’s tough. In such a competitive area, there will always be another with the same aim as you, the same niche. It’s often referred to as a ‘cut throat industry’ – and those lucky enough to succeed
Chess has been a game for the past 1500 years; however it is recognized as a sport by the international Olympic committee. This recognition has sparked a lot of debate on whether it should remain a sport or be recognised as a game. One pupil from
