Dam!
On the 6th of June 2023, the great Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine was “blown up”. There was great flooding and “mass destruction”. Hundreds and thousands are now at risk because of it. It provides water to the Crimea, the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Continue Reading
Novak Djokovic makes history – 23rd Grand Slam!
Serbian Novak Djokovic seals his place in history this week by winning his 23rd Grand Slam title in straight sets over the Norwegian Casper Ruud in the French Open. Djokovic’s 7-6 (1) 6-3 7-5 victory over Ruud draws him level with Serena Williams and her 23 Grand Slam titles in Continue Reading
The Woman Trials
One woman every six minutes will die from heavy bleeding after giving birth. Within 24 hours of childbirth, there is usually some bleeding, however heavy bleeding after childbirth (known as postpartum haemorrhage – PPH) kills a woman every six minutes. This makes it the leading cause of maternal mortality. Researchers have Continue Reading
Falling Hard For The Royal Guard
Today we interviewed Megan Clawson, the author of ‘Falling Hard for The Royal Guard’ who came to our school for an interview, sign books, autographs and the occasional selfie! Megan Clawson is an inspirational story writer and actor known for her new novel “Falling Hard For The Royal Guard”. She Continue Reading
Paviors Destroy Southwell in One-Sided Colts Plate Final
On Sunday the 15th of May, Southwell were destroyed by Paviors in a 40-point gap. 52 to 12 in Paviors’ favour. This game was riddled with impressive line speed, tries, penalties, and kicks. The game started with immediate intensity with Southwell scoring a try and then converting it, sending them Continue Reading
Dronfield Victorious in NLD Colts Cup Final
On Sunday the 15th of May, Newark lost to Dronfield in a domination of a match, 28 to 14 in Dronfield’s favour. This game was riddled with penalties, tries and kicks. Dronfield would have come out of the gate with a try if not for a knock on giving a Continue Reading
Pakistani Ex-PM Imran Khan: Khan’t Campaign Any Longer
Today, Ex-PM Imran Khan was arrested outside the High Court in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad. Appearing in court on charges of corruption, Mr Khan argued that the charges were politically motivated. He was ousted as PM last year after losing a confidence vote in parliament last April and has been campaigning Continue Reading
More Murray Magic
Former world number 1, tennis legend, Andy Murray recently showed he still has what it takes to be a top player on tour. Taking his first ATP title in four years on the clay in France. Thirty-five-year-old Brit came back from a set down to defeat the world number 17, Continue Reading
Cardiff Chemical Spill
On the 9 th May, Cardiff University had to be evacuated due to a chemical spill. At 11:13am, ambulances and other emergency services were called to Cardiff’s ParkPlace because of the spill. The main building of the university has been evacuated and the Universitystated that ‘a small number of people’ Continue Reading
Russia and Europe: Victory or Peace?
9 May is known to Russians as Victory Day, a day that commemorates the Soviet victory against the Nazis; however, it is celebrated by countries to its west as Europe Day, a day that marks the anniversary of the Schuman Declaration. While in Russia the event is extremely patriotic, Europe Continue Reading