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You can win £500,000 helping Walkers find its next big crisp flavour

Posted on January 28, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Walkers is on the hunt for its next big flavour – with the creator in with the chance of winning a prize of up to £500k.
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Domino’s launches new ‘Heat Boots’ from material used to keep pizzas warm

Posted on January 28, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Delivery giant Domino's has launched 'Heat Boots' - made using the same insulation the company uses to keep its pizzas warm.
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Met Office names Storm Chandra bringing strong winds, heavy rain and snow

Posted on January 26, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
The Met Office has announced the next named storm as Chandra, forecast to bring strong winds, heavy rain and snow across much of the UK.
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House of Lords backs calls to ban social media for under 16s

Posted on January 22, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
A ban on social media for under-16s has been backed by the House of Lords following growing calls from campaigners including actor Hugh Grant.
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Martin Lewis issues alert to 14 million Brits who could save hundreds

Posted on January 22, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Martin Lewis has issued urgent advice everyone should follow to reduce their annual bills.
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‘Very rare’ Royal Mint 50p sells for 64 times face value because of this one error

Posted on January 20, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
The 'very rare' Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for 64 times its face value because of one error
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Motorists will drive the equivalent of 63 laps around earth in their lifetime

Posted on January 16, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Motorists will drive the equivalent of 63 laps around earth in their lifetime, according to a study.
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Athlete Lily Smith performed a balance beam routine 52 stories above street level

Posted on January 16, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Thrill-seeking athlete Lily Smith has performed a daring balance beam routine 52 stories above street level.
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The rare Royal Mint 50p coin sitting in your change that could be worth £125

Posted on January 14, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK, with many collectable designs
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The items Brits lose the most include receipts and vouchers

Posted on January 9, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
The items Brits lose the most aren’t just their keys, glasses or phone – it's also receipts and vouchers.
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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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