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Everything you need to know about elections in England, Scotland and Wales in May

Posted on May 7, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Voters in Scotland, Wales and parts of England will go to the polls on Thursday May 7.
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Government issues travel update amid flight cancellations and jet fuel fears

Posted on May 7, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Some 120 flights from the UK this month have been cancelled, new figures show, as jet fuel prices surge and fears of shortages grow.
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Ryanair boss calls for ban on morning pre-flight pints in airports

Posted on May 6, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Being drunk on a plane is a criminal offence and can be punished by a fine of up to £5,000 and two years’ imprisonment
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Ryanair boss calls for ban on morning pre-flight pints in airports

Posted on May 6, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Being drunk on a plane is a criminal offence and can be punished by a fine of up to £5,000 and two years’ imprisonment
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Just one in 20 Millennials have achieved their teenage ambitions

Posted on May 5, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Just one in 20 Millennials have achieved their teenage ambitions – with many missing key milestones, such as buying a home, that came more easily to older generations.
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Robot tests, useless Wi‑Fi and broken phones top our modern tech woes

Posted on May 5, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
The top modern‑day tech frustrations include impossible tests to prove you’re not a robot, being connected to the internet with no actual access – and smashing your phone on the floor.
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Brits have put off essential life admin for more than three months

Posted on May 5, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Brits have put off essential life admin for more than three months before finally getting around to sorting it.
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for almost 300 times its face value

Posted on May 5, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for almost £150 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune
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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for almost 300 times its face value

Posted on May 5, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for almost £150 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune
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Nearly half of joggers reckon their run doesn’t count unless they’ve tracked it

Posted on April 30, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Nearly half of joggers reckon their run 'doesn't count’ unless they’ve tracked it on their fitness device, according to research.
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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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