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Virgin Media customers getting access to new 24/7 channel free of charge

Posted on January 9, 2026 by andrew.smart@newsquest.co.uk | Andrew Smart
This week, Virgin Media TV customers have gained access to a new 24/7 club rugby channel.
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10 luxury hotels named among the most popular in the UK amid ‘remarkable growth’

Posted on January 8, 2026 by andrew.smart@newsquest.co.uk | Andrew Smart
10 luxury UK hotels have been named among the most popular in online searches amid a "remarkable growth" compared to 2024.
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How to get free phone and broadband coverage with 02 and Virgin for a whole year

Posted on January 7, 2026 by andrew.smart@newsquest.co.uk | Andrew Smart
Here is how O2 and Virgin Media customers can have their phone and broadband bills totally paid for by providers for an entire year.
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Amazon Prime Video to make massive change in huge quality boost to subscribers

Posted on January 6, 2026 by andrew.smart@newsquest.co.uk | Andrew Smart
Amazon Prime Video is set to implement a massive improvement in a huge boost to subscribers.
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Surprise Google update could bring massive change for Gmail users

Posted on January 4, 2026 by andrew.smart@newsquest.co.uk | Andrew Smart
A surprise Google update could bring a massive change for Gmail users very, very soon.
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Little Mix’s Jesy Nelson emotional as she shares babies’ devastating diagnosis

Posted on January 4, 2026 by andrew.smart@newsquest.co.uk | Andrew Smart
Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has been left devastated after sharing the heartbreaking diagnosis given to her twins.
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Brits becoming more ruthless with spending amid high cost of living – new survey

Posted on December 28, 2025 by andrew.smart@newsquest.co.uk | Andrew Smart
Brits are becoming much more ruthless with their spending, according to a new survey from Moneybox.
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Type these 2 numbers into Google for this special effect in nod to viral meme

Posted on December 16, 2025 by andrew.smart@newsquest.co.uk | Andrew Smart
What does 6-7 even mean as Google launches a new search feature that is based on the 'exhausting' trend?
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Maltese Connection

Clapham Junction is a prehistoric site on Malta near the Dingli Cliffs. It is a complex network of tracks gouged in the rock. Its age and purpose are still a mystery of Maltese history. Beside the megalithic temples it is the most mysterious artefact on Malta. It is reported that the name "Clapham Junction" was given by an Englishman, who later reported that it reminded him of the great and busy railway station Clapham Junction in London.

Platform 1

The old platform 1 has now become platform ZERO. See our main article about Platform 1 at Clapham Junction

Wheelchair users are advised that they should allow an hour for transfer between platforms at Clapham Junction.

Gay Life on TV

Clapham Junction is a 2007 British television film, written by Kevin Elyot, about the experiences of gay men during 36 hours in the Clapham area of London and the consequences when their lives collide. It was broadcast on Channel 4 in July 2007. The drama was shown as part of a short season by Channel 4 to mark the 40th anniversary of decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales.
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