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Jeremey Clarkson and Amazon issue update on series 6 of Clarkson’s Farm

Posted on February 6, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Amazon has reportedly "signed off" on plans for a sixth series of Clarkson's Farm on Prime Video.
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WhatsApp users urged to change this one setting to protect against ‘malicious’ bug

Posted on February 6, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
WhatsApp users are being urged to change one setting to protect against a bug that secretly downloads "malicious" media files to mobile phones.
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Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Richard Hammond replacements on The Grand Tour confirmed

Posted on February 5, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
See the new presenters replacing Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond on Amazon Prime Video's The Grand Tour.
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UK travel company closes down with all flights and tours cancelled

Posted on February 5, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
UK travel company, Asiara UK Ltd, which sold flights and tour packages to destinations in Asia, has ceased trading.
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‘Dodgy’ Fire Stick users warned about dangers linked to illegal streaming devices

Posted on February 2, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Those using 'dodgy' TV Fire Sticks/Boxes have been reminded of the dangers associated with using illegal streaming devices after a recent survey.
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New Royal Mint £5 coin challenge that could win entrants £29k – can you solve it?

Posted on January 29, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
The Royal Mint has launched a new £5 coin, which forms part of a nationwide code-breaker challenge inspired by Sir Isaac Newton.
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UK travel company closes after 30 years with all trips cancelled – how to clam refund

Posted on January 27, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
A UK Travel company that sold coach trips to destinations including Disneyland Paris has ceased trading after entering liquidation.
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Sky presenters say ‘goodbye’ as major TV programme ends after 27 years on air

Posted on January 26, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
After 27 years, the final episode of Sky News at Ten aired on Sunday (January 25) - see what will be replacing it from Monday (January 26).
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Discontinued Pepsi Max flavour returns to UK after 30 years and it’s ‘new favourite’

Posted on January 23, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
A Pepsi Max flavour discontinued in the UK 30 years ago has been spotted in Home Bargains, and shoppers have labelled it their "new favourite".
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BBC issues warning to The Apprentice after racist and sexist posts from contestant

Posted on January 18, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
The BBC has demanded the makers of The Apprentice tighten up the vetting process after racist and sexist posts were found on social media from a new candidate.
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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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