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More than one in 10 Brits would refuse to share the last of their dessert with a date

Posted on February 12, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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More than one in 10 Brits would refuse to share the last of their dessert with a date, according to research. 
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Make do and mend is making a comeback among Brits

Posted on February 11, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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"It's surprising how quickly this mindset becomes addictive.  
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Gen Z begrudge online dating – but almost half don’t know how else to meet someone

Posted on February 11, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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Gen Z begrudge online dating - but almost half don’t know how else to meet someone.
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Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years

Posted on February 11, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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Art Attack legend Neil Buchanan has created his first piece of ‘Big Art’ in 18 years – filled with nostalgia.
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Aldi apologises and offers refund after ‘traumatised’ shopper found starfish in meal

Posted on February 11, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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Aldi apologised for the "unexpected guests she found", which they claim are common starfish and not harmful, and provided a full refund.
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Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming or watched a sunset

Posted on February 10, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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Millions of adults have never gone wild swimming, been winter camping or watched the sunset, according to research.
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Brits are most adventurous with taste at the age of 26, according to research

Posted on February 10, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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Brits are most adventurous with taste at the age of 26, according to research.
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Number of ‘platonic’ Valentine’s cards sent has increased by a third in a year

Posted on February 10, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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The number of ‘platonic’ Valentine’s cards sent to friends and family has increased by nearly a third in a year.
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Check your change as rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for £125 this week

Posted on February 10, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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After inspiring a mini bidding war between 24 bidders, the rare Royal Mint 50p coin sold for £125.08 on eBay this week
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Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour

Posted on February 6, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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Film star Jeff Goldblum has added new UK dates to his upcoming musical tour.
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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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