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Nearly half of Brits identify as the ‘Chief Vacation Officer’ in their friend group

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
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A poll of 2,000 adults found there are six different personalities that make up a group trip.
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Popular BBC comedy series with ‘great cast’ to end with third and final series

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
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Daddy Issues, set and filmed in Stockport, will return to BBC iPlayer and BBC Three for a third and final series.
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Major retailer to shut all stores in England early ahead of World Cup semi-final

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
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Smyths has said all England branches will shut at 6pm today (July 15) to allow staff to watch the semi-final match.
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Scott Mills topped BBC highest-paid list until he was sacked – see the top 10 earners

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
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The former BBC Radio 2 presenter earned between £745,000 and £749,999 for the year ending March 2026.
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Study reveals 76 per cent of children feel happier after this exercise each week

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
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A survey of 779 children by parkrun found that 76% felt happier after completing a junior parkrun event.
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Study reveals 76 per cent of children feel happier after this exercise each week

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
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A survey of 779 children by parkrun found that 76% felt happier after completing a junior parkrun event.
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TV star confirms departure from BBC show amid schedule changes and budget cuts

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
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Rachel Burden, who first joined BBC Breakfast in 2015, has served as a regular presence on Sunday mornings for more than 10 years.
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TV star confirms departure from BBC show amid schedule changes and budget cuts

Posted on July 12, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
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Rachel Burden, who first joined BBC Breakfast in 2015, has served as a regular presence on Sunday mornings for more than 10 years.
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Soap star joins EastEnders as new character in move labelled a ‘dream come true’

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
Former Hollyoaks star Matthew James-Bailey described the opportunity a "dream come true," as he will play a role in a major new storyline.
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UK retailer looking at axing major service in stores putting hundreds of jobs at risk

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
John Lewis is considering shutting down Bureau de Change desks across 30 of its shops across the UK.
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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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