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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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The 5 biggest music events that will rock London in 2026 to look forward to

Posted on December 31, 2025 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
From Bad Bunny to Metallica, discover some of the biggest artists that are performing in London in 2026.
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London council starts issuing speeding fines to cyclists amid locals complaints

Posted on December 27, 2025 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
A London council has begun issuing speeding fines to cyclists after locals complained of "numerous near misses".
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The 5 best fish and chips in London according to reviews you need to visit

Posted on December 26, 2025 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Looking for some fish and chips? See the best restaurants and fish and chip shops serving the dish in London.
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‘I’ll never go back to Winter Wonderland – Santa’s elves made my child cry’

Posted on December 25, 2025 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
A young girl was left crying after a tired Santa "turned her away' at Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland.
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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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