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Ant and Dec reveal they nearly quit BGT saying ‘we weren’t having a very nice time’

Posted on January 27, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Ant and Dec, speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, have revealed that they nearly quit Britain's Got Talent - find out why.
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Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith as Great British Bake Off judge

Posted on January 26, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Nigella Lawson has been confirmed as the new Great British Bake Off judge, replacing Dame Prue Leith.
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McDonald’s customers call out ‘greedy’ fast food chain amid loyalty scheme changes

Posted on January 23, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
McDonald’s has revealed it will be making changes to its customer loyalty scheme, MyMcDonald's Rewards, from March 2026.
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Is Reddit down right now? Thousands flock to DownDetector amid outage reports

Posted on January 13, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Reddit users have reported an outage on the social media site this afternoon (January 13) and the issue is being investigated.
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Royal Mail announces major change across UK to ‘make life easier’ for customers

Posted on January 12, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Royal Mail and Post Office have joined forces to introduce 24/7 parcel lockers across the UK.
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EastEnders legend confesses why it was ‘strangely difficult’ to return after 14 years

Posted on December 23, 2025 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Pam St Clement’s return to Albert Square as Pat Butcher wasn’t easy she said
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How to watch Jools Holland’s 2025 Annual Hootenanny (and the celebrities joining him)

Posted on December 23, 2025 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Jools Holland will welcome in the New Year with the likes of Olivia Dean, Jessie J, Craig David, Ronnie Wood and Lulu - how to watch and the full lineup.
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Gail’s bakery divides public with ‘shameful’ decision to open on Christmas Day

Posted on December 19, 2025 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Some Gail's bakeries will open on Christmas Day and customers can get a free mince pie for visiting.
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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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