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I tried 6 cheap winter warmers – these actually work without touching the thermostat

Posted on January 23, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
From electric blankets to heated throws, battery-powered scarves to a car seat warmer powered by my cigarette lighter, these gadgets keep me warm through winter.
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HMRC data shows house sales 8 per cent up as average house prices increase by £10k

Posted on January 20, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Rightmove said the £9,893 average asking price increase is the biggest for the month of January in its 25 years of house price studies as the number of sales also jumps
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Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons to pay customers to return bottles and cans

Posted on January 20, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Customers will be able to get money back on bottles and cans under new government rules to reduce waste at supermarkets and convenience stores.
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Starbucks new limited-edition range including designer dog coats, T-shirts and cups

Posted on January 20, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Starbucks has a new limited-edition range of merchandise, including a K-Way waterproof jacket, a pair of Nordica skis, and a dog puffer jacket developed with Poldo Dog Couture.
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Tesco Clubcard offering trick to turn £10 in vouchers into £30 to spend

Posted on January 19, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Tesco Clubcard has a deal where you can triple voucher rewards at restaurants, meaning £10 in vouchers becomes £30 to spend on food and drink
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HMRC handing out fines for Vinted and eBay sellers this January says tax expert

Posted on January 16, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Vinted, eBay and Etsy sellers are at risk of going under criminal investigation as HMRC invests an extra £40m to find tax avoiders who are not reporting their profits
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Starbucks viral Bearista cup that hit UK stores today already £650 on eBay

Posted on January 16, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Starbucks glass Bearista cups hit the UK today and some are already for sale on eBay for more than £650, with 'loads' on Vinted for more than £100
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TSB, First Direct, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide and Santander all offering cash to switch

Posted on January 14, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
TSB, First Direct, HSBC, Lloyds, Nationwide, and Santander are so keen to take on new customers that they are all offering a cash incentive this month, up to £750
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Martin Lewis explains ‘virtually unprecedented’ change to bills coming this year

Posted on January 9, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Martin Lewis has explained what he described as a "new twist" on energy bill pricing, ahead of a "virtually unprecedented" change to bills coming this year.
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The 10-minute task that decluttered my house and made me money in the process

Posted on January 9, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
As my walls groan with the weight of Christmas books I have to accept that in order to buy more, I probably needed to let some go.
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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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