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The exact time the King’s Speech will begin and how to watch

Posted on December 18, 2025 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
King Charles' pre-recorded speech will air on BBC, ITV and Sky News on Christmas Day
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Christmas opening hours at UK supermarkets including Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Asda

Posted on December 18, 2025 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
These are the Christmas opening times at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, M&S, Lidl and Sainsbury's
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Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce Christmas 2025 posting deadlines revealed

Posted on December 18, 2025 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcelforce have shared their latest recommended posting dates for your post to arrive in time for Christmas
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All the Christmas Day TV to look forward to on BBC, ITV and Channel 4

Posted on December 18, 2025 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
All the Christmas Day TV to look forward to on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1 and Channel 4
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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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