Megan Norcott

Self-starting, versatile journalist with advanced multimedia production skills.

Southwark News •

WATCH: Met police raid London shops in ‘largest ever crackdown on organised shoplifting’ 

The Metropolitan Police raided 120 stores across the capital last week, including two in South London, in their crackdown on shoplifting gangs reselling stolen items, writes Megan Norcott…


Thousands of stolen electronics, branded food and other items have been recovered under Operation Zoridon, with 32 people arrested for the handling of stolen goods, drug offences or immigration violations.The raids conducted on 14 and 16 October came as shoplifting offences in London rose to nearly 90,000 l...
South East Londoner •

Breast Cancer Awareness Month looks to a brighter future with Southwark charity exhibit | South East Londoner

A breast cancer awareness charity launched an exhibition at the Art Academy in Southwark to highlight the strength and struggles of those affected by the disease.  Entitled Facing the Future and organised by Breast Cancer Now, the showcase centred around 16 portraits of people that have experienced the condition’s debilitating effects, whether in a personal capacity or as a friend, relative or carer to someone diagnosed.Timed to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in October, the painti...
South West Londoner •

Jewish advocacy group set to protest outside Downing Street after October 7 marches | South West Londoner

The Campaign against Antisemitism is set to protest outside Downing Street this evening, calling for an end to what it calls ‘hate marches’ supporting Palestine.


The commitment comes in response to pro-Palestine student protests held across the UK on Tuesday, which went ahead despite Sir Keir Starmer’s warning to call them off due to the significance of the date for the Jewish community. 


October 7 marked two years since terrorist group Hamas attacked the Nova Music Festival in Israel, kil...
North East Londoner •

Hackney Peace Mural marks 40 years as pillar of activism in the community | North East Londoner

The Hackney Peace Carnival Mural celebrated its 40th anniversary in Dalston’s Curve Garden last Sunday as people paid tribute to the late Ray Walker’s work.Designed by Walker in 1983 as a symbol of unity and resistance against Cold War tensions, the mural, which depicts a surrealist carnival march of musicians and activists, drew community members to reflect on its legacy through a day of events.Beginning with a mediation for peace beneath the mural’s colourful revellers on Dalston Lane, the mor...
South West Londoner •

River Thames festival sees children and artists bridging divides through art | South West Londoner

Pupils have been making waves across central London this September through producing art which featured at a festival celebrating the River Thames.


The artworks, created by students from five Newham secondary schools and a City of London primary school, were workshopped alongside artists Shona Watt and Fiona Grady to reflect the theme ‘River of Hope’.


Taking the theme from its name, the River of Hope (RoH) project is running the programme as part of the Totally Thames Festival, with the ar...
South East Londoner •

Overdevelopment debate rages on in Elephant and Castle as new student accommodation proposal approved  | South East Londoner

Elephant and Castle residents are divided over plans for a new student accommodation that was approved at a council meeting last week.The proposal submitted by London & Regional Properties Ltd (LRP) on 10 September comprises two 30 and 31-story tower blocks that will house 1,434 students. The property is set to be developed on land currently occupied by Skipton House, a seven-storey office block adjacent to Elephant and Castle tube station that has been vacant since 2022.The investment comes ami...
South West Londoner •

Donald Trump protestors travel to Windsor as state visit kicks off | South West Londoner

Windsor Castle was the backdrop to a clash between Donald Trump supporters and detractors as the president arrived for his second state visit this lunchtime.


Marine One, the helicopter carrying the United States president, was seen circling the castle at 12.10pm as the presidential convoy touched down on the lawn of Home Park.


A verbal altercation between onlookers spilled onto the street and stopped traffic moments before, with the police ordering people off the road and creating a barric...
Politics UK - The Home of UK Political News •

National Security Strategy commits UK defence spending to...

Labour has cautioned that the UK must “actively prepare” for a potential “wartime scenario” on home soil as the new National Security Strategy (NSS) depicts a dawning era of “radical uncertainty.


Responding to “generationally high threats” to Britain’s safety, the Security Strategy sets out the government’s “historic commitment” to allocate 5 per cent of the UK’s GDP to national security by 2035.


This expenditure will be divided by a 3.5 per cent and 1.5 per cent split between “core defenc...
The Tab •

Exclusive: Sex? On Campus! on challenging Edinburgh’s response to sexual violence

Protestors campaigning for an end to sexual assault at the University of Edinburgh gathered in Bristo Square on Thursday morning, braving bitterly cold temperatures to call for change.
Over 40 students joined members of Sex? On Campus!, Girl*Up, and the University of Edinburgh Feminist Society, holding placards with slogans such as “Edi uni protects rapists” and “We need survivor support.”
Speakers discussed their experiences of bringing sexual assault cases before the university administration...
The Student •

Street Interviews: From Well-Intentioned to Exploitative and Harmful?

Street interviews are the social media equivalent of sticking your hand out the window to feel the temperature- they let us know what is happening in the outside world. Recently, though, there has been debate about whether street interviewers have gone too far in their pursuit of views by disregarding personal boundaries and exploiting interviewees. 


People found gripping a mic outside clubs tend to prove this accusation correct. These interviewers prey on people who have been drinking by ask...
The Tab •

Wow, these are the prettiest Russell Group universities you can officially get married at

While you may spend your time as a student slogging away in the library or downing pints at the pub, some lovebirds are using this time to find their soulmates. The grounds of university campuses are ripe for romance, so what better place to hold your wedding than at uni? 
Whether it’s stained glass windows or open gardens, these universities all offer something incredible for prospective couples. Will you be a Birmingham bride or a Glasgow groom? These are the best Russell Group unis for a wedd...
The Tab •

Tinder just launched a Double Date feature where you can each bring your bestie along

Attempting to draw in the more socially hesitant and chronically online Gen Zers, Tinder has launched its new “Double Date” feature. According to Tinder Newsroom, the new feature allows users to organise double dates online, transforming “the Swipe experience” into a “lighthearted adventure you can enjoy alongside a friend.” 
In today’s dating pool (more like a piranha-infested lake), a little help from friends can go a long way, so here’s what we know so far about the new Tinder Double Date fea...
The Tab •

Meet Elsie Hewitt: Pete Davidson’s new girlfriend and soon to be baby mama

Bemused to discover that Pete Davidson is in a relationship with another gorgeous model? Us too, but this is unlike his previous romantic escapades with stunning women that boggled our minds. 
Pete and his girlfriend Elsie Hewitt spilled the beans on Instagram last night that they’re expecting a child together, posting a carousel of images showing the couple snuggled up on the floor and a baby sonogram. 
The actor and comedian has made it well known that having a child is a big “dream” of his, s...
The Tab •

Zendaya to Owen Cooper: The youngest Emmy nominations and wins throughout the years

At 15 years of age, Owen Cooper recently became the youngest ever Emmy nominee in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor. In honour of the Warrington-born actor’s achievement, we’ve compiled a list of the youngest Emmy nominations and wins throughout the years.
There are some big relevant names in the list, but also some older nominations. So if you were born after 1990, you might not know some of these, but it’s still good to know that young people can win such prestigious awards – if the...
The Tab •

Won't you hold my hand through the worst Jet 2 Holiday memes TikTok has to offer

Jess Glynne really has seen it allSince it’s summer, of course a travel themed trend has rolled around to mark people’s holidaying adventures… or misadventures. The Jet 2 Holiday sound has been memed to show people’s holiday fails, contrasting the reality of their travel mishap with the dubbed audio stating that “there’s nothing better than a Jet 2 holiday.” Luckily Jet 2 has nothing to do with these holiday blunders but its iconic theme tune is the only way we can get through the bad times toge...
The Tab •

Selena Gomez to Squid Game: All the celebs and shows snubbed in the 2025 Emmy nominations

Emmy nominations were announced on Tuesday, and there were a few tough blows to old fan favourites Squid Game and The Handmaid’s Tale, who lost out on big category nominations.
In wake of the news, we’ve pulled together all the the 2025 surprise Emmys snubs right here. So settle in to see the shows and actors who didn’t make the cut, because you won’t be seeing them at the Emmys.
Out of all the 2025 Emmys snubs, this one came as a surprise. The show broke the internet last year, enthralled view...
The Tab •

Timing issues to crowd control: Drake fans left disappointed after his Wireless performance

But he managed to find time to fly through the sky Pink style Whether it was shortened performance times, a mixed up list of special guests or a stabbing, there was plenty of chaos to go around during Drake’s Wireless Festival residency last weekend.
Attendees were most upset by his rushed 40 minute set on Sunday that left crowds wondering what they’d spent their money on. Here’s a rundown of what went wrong at the event and how it even ended with someone in hospital – yikes.

Messy might be to...
The Tab •

Labubu vs Lafufu: The key differences and how to tell whether your doll is the real deal

Labubu dolls have taken over from key rings, bows and Sonny Angels as the newest bag charm craze in our trinket-obsessed era. These fluffy monsters have been pictured hanging off the purses of Cher, Rihanna and Dua Lipa as they flaunt their signature toothy grins at passersby. 
But while these celebs have the cash to spend on dolls that have sold for up to £111,884 at auction, many of us regular peasants can’t afford such eye-watering costs. 
Most authentic Labubu charms are priced from £25 to £...
The Tab •

So Aura farming is taking over TikTok, but what the heck does it even mean?

This collective movement might be the closest we come to world peace Doom scrollers will know that there’s this new TikTok trend which is all over the FYP right now. The trend is basically people performing an “aura farming” dance in various weird and wacky places, but most of us have never even heard of the term before.
The trend has blown up and thousands of people have got on board – some have even been filmed doing it while riding electric unicycles around Paris – that’s one way to sight see...
The Tab •

Anna Wintour to Prince George: The key celebrity moments you missed at Wimbledon 2025

As the absurdly young tennis players took to Centre Court for Wimbledon’s Championship matches last weekend (don’t look up their ages if you want to feel even slightly accomplished in your 20s), celebs were also giving fans something to drool over in the stands of the prestigious tournament. If your eyes were too firmly glued to centre court, don’t worry, we’ve rounded up the key Wimbledon 2025 celebrities and their key moments that you might have missed.

Hats in summer? Groundbreaking. Appare...
The Student •

Year Abroad: Get your cowboy boots on!

When I told my loved ones that I would be spending my third year studying abroad at the University of Texas at Austin, they generally replied with one of two responses – “wow that’s so cool!” or “why on Earth would you want to do that?” I similarly ricocheted between the extremes of utter joy and disbelief as I settled into life in the live music capital of the world.


Such shock should have been checked by preparation though, as the cliché of “everything is bigger in Texas” rang true across t...
The Tab •

University of Edinburgh start-up develops new plastic that 'self-destructs' in the ocean

The innovation has been celebrated as a massive leap forward to net-zero E.V.A Biosystems, a start up at The University of Edinburgh, has developed a new type of plastic that can “sense its surroundings” and will degrade upon contact with water in landfills or the sea.
The material is specifically designed to break down without generating microplastics that are harmful to both human and animal health.
This innovation presents an eco-conscious alternative to chemical degradation which creates mic...
The Tab •

Pro-Palestine protesters target Amazon stand at Edinburgh Uni careers fair

The disruption led to the Amazon representatives leaving the event earlyPro-Palestinian supporters were seen shutting down Amazon’s stall at the Careers Fair in McEwan Hall yesterday.
Protesters could be seen holding Palestine flags and filmed a speech in front of the stand calling for students to “resist Amazon being in our university”.
The protest led to the Amazon representatives leaving the event early.
In its statement, Edinburgh University Justice for Palestine Society (EUJPS), who planned...
The Tab •

Eight Irritating things only Edinburgh Uni students would understand

As enchanting and thrilling the city and university can be, it may be slightly too good to be true. Every corner you turn, useless tutorial you attend and Nile Valley Wrap consumed will probably bring with it yet another story you NEED to share with your friends about just how annoying everyone (bar you) is in this city. If none of these have ever happened to you, don’t get your hopes up, you’re never safe from them.

The surge of adrenaline and fear, keeping your head on a constant swivel – are...
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