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Why this London town is the best place to live if you are under 35 years old

Posted on January 17, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
The London town of Walthamstow has been named among the best places to live if you are under 35 years old. Find out why.
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The ‘wonderful’ London hidden gem cafe in a ‘beautiful’ park with a river

Posted on January 16, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Hollyhock Cafe in London has been described as a wonderful hidden gem cafe with stunning views.
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London Underground closures to know before you travel this weekend

Posted on January 15, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 16 to 18) and don't be caught out.
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Is X down? Thousands report outage with social media app

Posted on January 13, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Thousands have reported issues with the social media app X, seeing questions if the app is down.
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‘Creative’ and ‘pedigree’ spot named the coolest postcode in London for 2026

Posted on January 13, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
The coolest postcodes to live in for 2026 have been named, with London's Poplar among the UK's top picks.
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The unmissable Kent beachfront hotel opening this year you need to book

Posted on January 10, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
The Gallivant on Littlestone Beach in Kent is due to open this year and has been named among the best new hotels for 2026.
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All the London Underground lines and stations closed this weekend

Posted on January 8, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 9 to 11) and don't be caught out.
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Everything you need to know about the brand new series of Call the Midwife

Posted on January 1, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Call the Midwife is returning to the BBC for series 15, discover how to watch the show and the full cast list.
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Call the Midwife Christmas special axed and replaced with new BBC show

Posted on December 31, 2025 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
It's been reported that the 2026 Call the Midwife Christmas special will be axed and instead replaced with its new prequel series.
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Snow and ice to hit London as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

Posted on December 31, 2025 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across London.
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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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