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4 UK travel companies close with all flights and trips cancelled – are you affected?

Posted on March 2, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Four UK travel companies have ceased trading (so far) in 2026, resulting in the cancellation of flights and holiday packages - have you been affected?
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UK Government ‘advises against all travel’ to 21 countries in latest travel update

Posted on March 2, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
The UK Government has advised against travelling to 21 countries in the Middle East in the latest travel update - see those affected.
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Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs as part of £150 million restructure affecting UK workforce

Posted on February 26, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Ocado has announced plans to axe around 1,000 jobs as it looks to slash costs by about £150 million as part of a wider restructure.
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Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs as part of £150 million restructure affecting UK workforce

Posted on February 26, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Ocado has announced plans to axe around 1,000 jobs as it looks to slash costs by about £150 million as part of a wider restructure.
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Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across UK – full list of 44 postcodes affected

Posted on February 25, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 44 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.
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Royal Mail warns of delivery delays across UK – full list of 44 postcodes affected

Posted on February 25, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Royal Mail has warned of delivery delays in 44 postcodes across the UK - see the full list of areas affected.
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Around 12 million PlayStation owners could be owed more than £160 – are you one?

Posted on February 16, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Brits who owned a PlayStation console between 2016 and 2022 could be in for a payout of up to £162 amid a £2 billion lawsuit against Sony.
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Around 12 million PlayStation owners could be owed more than £160 – are you one?

Posted on February 16, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Brits who owned a PlayStation console between 2016 and 2022 could be in for a payout of up to £162 amid a £2 billion lawsuit against Sony.
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Amazon launches new Fire TV app with more than 4,000 games on selected devices

Posted on February 13, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW app launched on selected Amazon Fire TV devices on Thursday (February 12).
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Amazon launches new Fire TV app with more than 4,000 games on selected devices

Posted on February 13, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
NVIDIA's GeForce NOW app launched on selected Amazon Fire TV devices on Thursday (February 12).
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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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