Spurs players join children’s PE lesson
Spurs women’s winger Hayley Raso dropped into a PE lesson at the school next to the White Hart stadium to see “adapted football” for children with special needs.
Mayor rails against chain stores for his Christmas shopping
Santa has started his rounds in north London after being invited by the Lord Mayor of Westminster to do a bit of “local” shopping in St John’s Wood High Street.
Pupils look to the future with MPs on green energy
South Woodford schoolchildren visited the Houses of Parliament to discuss with MPs about creating a greener economy in the future.
‘People’s voices must be heard on their healthcare’
A pledge to “amplify people’s voices” to improve public healthcare has been made by a former family carer who has taken over as chair of Healthwatch Redbridge.
Robots are used to draw teens into cyber security
Barking and Dagenham College students tested their skills at a careers show aimed at filling the national skills gap in the cyber industry.
School that creates ‘future changemakers’ in awards finals
A school which aims to shape pupils’ minds and inspire “changemakers of the future” was a finalist in two categories of the 2024 Independent Schools awards.
Bishop on a bike aims to end ‘cycle of male violence’
The Bishop of Willesden is leading a group of cyclists across London to highlight the responsibilities men bear in ending all forms of violence against women and girls.
Diwali played out on Wembley’s hallowed turf
The hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium was used for the Diwali festival of light — helping to bring the Hindu community into football.
Television stars to support animal welfare charity
TV stars are giving readings at a Christmas concert to raise money for animal welfare to keep the Mayhew charity’s clinic going in Kensal Green.
Meet the people trying to tackle food poverty and bring communities together
People of all faiths and backgrounds came together for a meeting to plan this year’s Mitzvah Day project across north London to help tackle hunger and food insecurity.
