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Wetherspoon chairman urges hospitality sector to back Reform’s pub tax overhaul

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has advised those in the hospitality industry to back Reform's plans for the pub sector
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Greggs launches new range across the UK this week – your chance to try items for free

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
Greggs' new Iced Matcha range will be launching in stores on Thursday, February 5, and there's a chance for people to try an item for free
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De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid ‘very serious incident’

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”
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De Montfort University campus in Leicester closes amid ‘very serious incident’

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
De Montfort University campus in Leicester has been closed by police amid a "very serious incident”
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Snooker legend and commentator John Virgo dies aged 79 as tributes paid

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
John Virgo, who has died aged 79, was known for his playing career in snooker as well as being a commentator for the sport on the BBC
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Silent Witness Series 29 full cast list as BBC show relocates to new city

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
Vinette Robinson and Lydia Wilson will be among the guest stars joining the usual cast as Silent Witness returns for its 29th series on the BBC
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Amazon Fire TV stick users urged to change one setting that can help reduce lag

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
If you want to reduce the lag on your TV when using an Amazon Fire TV stick, you should make a change to this setting
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Andrew ‘pictured crouched over woman’ in latest batch of Epstein files released

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
The latest release of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein appears to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor crouched over an unidentified woman
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Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood to leave BBC Breakfast after more than 25 years

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
Carol Kirkwood is best known for fronting weather coverage on BBC Breakfast and is set to leave the broadcaster
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Supermarket makes cheeky offer to supply McDonald’s hash browns after £1.99 outrage

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
The supermarket chain Iceland has made an offer to supply McDonald's with hash browns after criticism online for a single item being priced at £1.99
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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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