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Domino’s creates ‘pizza-friendly’ England and Scotland shirts

Posted on June 16, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Domino's has created 'pizza-friendly' England and Scotland shirts made entirely from material - so fans don't have to worry about getting messy on matchdays. 
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Nearly half of men delay seeking medical help for themselves

Posted on June 16, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Nearly half of men delay seeking medical help for themselves - but 92 per cent badger friends to make an appointment.
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Three quarters of parents are still emotionally attached to their childhood toys

Posted on June 16, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Three quarters of parents still feel emotionally attached to their own childhood toys, according to research.
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ITV commissions two new series of ‘record-breaking’ hit show

Posted on June 16, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
The series follows former Emmerdale actor Kelvin Fletcher, who played Andy Sugden, as his family transitions to life on a 120-acre farm in the Peak District.
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Starmer confirms social media ban for under-16s in ‘big moment’ for the UK

Posted on June 15, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Sir Keir Starmer announced the restriction in a Downing Street press conference as he warned social media was having an impact on children’s happiness and mental health.
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Vinnie Jones blasts ‘addictive’ tech for fuelling mental health struggles

Posted on June 12, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Hollywood A-lister Vinnie Jones has criticised 'addictive' technology for fuelling children’s mental health struggles.
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Vinnie Jones blasts ‘addictive’ tech for fuelling mental health struggles

Posted on June 12, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Hollywood A-lister Vinnie Jones has criticised 'addictive' technology for fuelling children’s mental health struggles.
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UK pensioner ditches retirement for dream holiday rep job and scuba diving at 73

Posted on June 11, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
A Brit who dreamed of becoming a holiday rep as a teenager has finally landed the job – 56 years later at the age of 73.
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UK pensioner ditches retirement for dream holiday rep job and scuba diving at 73

Posted on June 11, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
A Brit who dreamed of becoming a holiday rep as a teenager has finally landed the job – 56 years later at the age of 73.
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Wizz Air will be first European low-cost airline to offer internet onboard

Posted on June 11, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Texts and calls could soon be possible in the sky as Wizz Air becomes the first  budget airline to launch in-flight internet.
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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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