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Chinese retail giant to launch in UK and rival Amazon with next-day delivery option

Posted on March 16, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Chinese online retail giant JD.com is launching its UK site Joybuy, in a move to take on major rivals like Amazon by offering next-day deliveries.
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Chinese retail giant to launch in UK and rival Amazon with next-day delivery option

Posted on March 16, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Chinese online retail giant JD.com is launching its UK site Joybuy, in a move to take on major rivals like Amazon by offering next-day deliveries.
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UK government issues UAE advice to British nationals in latest travel update

Posted on March 9, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has introduced a new booking portal to help British nationals get home from United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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UK government issues UAE advice to British nationals in latest travel update

Posted on March 9, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has introduced a new booking portal to help British nationals get home from United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Why Call the Midwife fans are in tears and what’s next for the hit BBC drama

Posted on March 9, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Call the Midwife’s latest series ended last night (March 8) and fans have been left “emotional” - the show will take a break before a new film is released.
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Why Call the Midwife fans are in tears and what’s next for the hit BBC drama

Posted on March 9, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Call the Midwife’s latest series ended last night (March 8) and fans have been left “emotional” - the show will take a break before a new film is released.
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March Premium Bonds winners revealed – see if you won £1 million

Posted on March 2, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
National Savings and Investments have announced the March 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.
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EastEnders star reveals emotional ties to storyline after 18 years away from BBC soap

Posted on March 2, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
It's been 18 years since Gemma Bissix was on EastEnders as Clare Bates but now she's back for an emotional dementia storyline.
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Fiona Phillips’ husband says Alzheimer’s means she’s ‘slipping away’ each day

Posted on February 24, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Retired journalist Fiona Phillips' husband, Martin Frizell, said she no longer likes to discuss her Alzheimer's diagnosis
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Fiona Phillips’ husband says Alzheimer’s means she’s ‘slipping away’ each day

Posted on February 24, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Retired journalist Fiona Phillips' husband, Martin Frizell, said she no longer likes to discuss her Alzheimer's diagnosis
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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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