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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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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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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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Inside the £5 million 17th century mansion you will not believe is in London

Posted on January 17, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
A 17th-century mansion has hit the market in London for just under £5m, and it's complete with a stunning music room modelled on the Alhambra.
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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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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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