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London bin crowned as best in the world by son and dad on ‘rubbish’ mission

Posted on January 23, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
A rubbish bin enthusiast is on the hunt to find the best in the world.
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Inside the ‘fabulous’ hidden gem restaurant tucked away in a historic building

Posted on January 23, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Discover the fabulous hidden gem restaurant tucked away in a Grade II listed building in London, Sessions Arts Club.
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The key London Underground closures to be aware of this weekend

Posted on January 22, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 23 to 25) and don't be caught out.
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Chaos as mouse spotted running around the Ritz as guests enjoy afternoon tea

Posted on January 21, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
The Ritz London has launched an investigation after diners spotted a mouse running around the restaurant.
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London’s best and worst train stations have been revealed – Do you agree?

Posted on January 21, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
A travel expert has named the best and worst train stations in London. Do you agree with the ranking?
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New Italian restaurant serving rustic, heartfelt dishes opening in London

Posted on January 20, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Tiella Trattoria and Bar will open in Bethnal Green in January and has been praised by The Good Food Guide.
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Woman ‘mortified’ as stranger tells her off for being too loud in handwritten note

Posted on January 20, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
A London teacher was left 'mortified' after a stranger passed her a handwritten note in a café, accusing her of being so loud she had to leave.
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London dethroned as UK’s best city as ‘magical’ hotspot wins – do you agree?

Posted on January 20, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
The Telegraph has revealed its ranking of Britain’s 20 biggest cities from worst to best, and London is not in the top spot.
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The cosy London pub everyone’s calling a ‘real delight’ and ‘superb’

Posted on January 18, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
The Gun in the Docklands is regarded as one of London's cosiest pubs and has been described as a "real delight".
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‘I live in Barcelona and commute to London, it’s cheaper than living in capital’

Posted on January 18, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
A man quit his job and sold his house to move to Barcelona, but still commutes back to 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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