Some Newsquest favourites

Here Monica has highlighted some of her favourite pieces with Newsquest

'It was a natural thing to do': Brave family intervened in Mitcham abduction

A PROUD mother has spoken of how her "bright" 11-year-old daughter, alerted her family, who then "worked together" to intervene in an attempted abduction in Mitcham.

This was an exclusive which was sought out by ITV and national papers.

Mum appeals to find 'guardian angel' who saved son's life

A mother who struggled to carry her "deteriorating" son to hospital, is searching for the "guardian angel" who sprinted her child to an emergency department in south London.

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How pedestrianisation has helped business recovery in SW London

Monica conducted research into how pedestrianisation boosted business recovery in south west london - she interviewed residents, businesses and council's across four London boroughs.

This was for a project with Solutions Journalism Network.

Pupils demand action after racism protest

Together Monica and her colleague conducted an investigation into a series of racist incidents at a school in Sutton. They collected a number of testimonies from current and former pupils.

After the article a Community Affairs correspondent from The Guardian contacted the reporters about their piece.

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Mum and son 'traumatised' after ceiling collapses on Christmas Day

A mother and son’s Christmas preparations were put to a halt when their ceiling came falling down at their Dartford home.

Monica helped the pair get relocated and moved back into their home after she conducted a follow-up story after the housing association left the duo to live in a hotel for two months.

Disabled Daisy takes first independent steps in £16,000 NHS fundraiser

A three-year-old with a spinal condition has left her parents speechless after taking her first independent steps in line with her walking frame fundraiser.

This is a follow-up piece from an original story Monica published on April 22, 2020. The story was picked up by broadcasters and national titles following Monica's interview.

Heartbroken family to lose home after father dies of Cancer

A MOTHER has spoken out on her heartbreak after learning her family will be forced to leave their home following the death of her father.

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Fury as more than 1,000 call for refund over travel company's cancellations

THOUSANDS of holidaymakers have been left distressed by a travel agency in Wimbledon. Iglu Cruise has come under fire for failing to refund passengers in agreed time frames. Wimbledon Times has seen evidence that many of their associated cruise lines have refunded Iglu. However, hundreds of customers are yet to receive a refund.

Monica conducted an investigation into a travel provider and discovered that 40,000 bookings had been affected by Covid-19.

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School apologise after teacher mimics student with stutter

A SCHOOL has apologised after a pupil reported that a teacher copied his stutter in front of his peers.

Salon owner hasn't paid himself in 8-months amid covid crisis

A salon owner says he hasn't been able to pay himself in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Owner of Frank Di Lusso Hair says furlough has been a great help for his employees but grants "have not actually helped that much."

Domestic abuse survivor lives in fear amid wait for 'suitable' emergency housing

A woman has been left 'petrified' after suffering from domestic abuse as she waits for emergency accommodation suitable for her autistic child.

Heartbroken owner forced to pay over £700 to save dog after horrific attack

A woman has described the shocking moment her Border Collie was "shaken like a rag doll " in a horrific attack at Morden Hall Park.

Tracy Wilson was left "in bits" after her dog Timmy was "savagely attacked" at around 9 am on Wednesday, April 21.

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