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Blackadder star Stephen Fry lands ‘quirky’ leading role in new US drama

Posted on February 3, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Stephen Fry will be back on American TV screens as he's landed a major role in new Fox drama The Interrogator where he'll play a former MI6 spy, Conrad Henry.
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Sir Tony Blair leads tributes for ‘great friend’ Lord Triesman who has died aged 82

Posted on January 31, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Lord Triesman, a Labour former minister and former chair of the Football Association, has died aged 82.
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Harry Styles fans can use National Express to get to Wembley shows from 54 locations

Posted on January 30, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Harry Styles has announced a world tour with 10 shows at Wembley Stadium, London and fans can use National Express coaches to get there from 54 UK locations.
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What is Messages? Spotify announces new feature for users (how to use it)

Posted on January 28, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Spotify is launching a new Messages feature for users this week so they can share what they're listening to, including audiobooks, music and podcasts.
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Martin Lewis urges McDonald’s customers to ‘max value’ before major change comes in

Posted on January 28, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Martin Lewis is encouraging Brits to redeem their reward points at McDonald’s before it changes its loyalty scheme to get "max value".
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Hobbycraft issues urgent recall for £6 children’s craft item after asbestos found

Posted on January 28, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Hobbycraft has recalled Giant Box of Craft, a children's craft item with 1,000 pieces, over fears it contains asbestos in the sand.
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‘We are heartbroken’ – Traitors winner Rachel Duffy reveals her mum has died

Posted on January 27, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Traitors winner Rachel Duffy has revealed her mum has died just days after the final of the BBC series aired on TV.
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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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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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