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Red Arrows announce 2026 schedule – full list of 23 displays and flybys in the UK

Posted on May 18, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
The Red Arrows have announced their schedule for 2026 - see the full list of displays taking place in the UK and around the world.
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Spotify fans divided by new 20th anniversary app design – ‘Thought it had glitched’

Posted on May 15, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Spotify fans have been left divided after the streaming giant changed its app design as part of its new 20th anniversary campaign.
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UK bedding company supplying Tesco and Debenhams enters administration owing £1.6m

Posted on May 14, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
UK bedding company Visco Therapy, operated by One Holding Ltd, which supplied products to the likes of Debenhams and The Range, has fallen into administration.
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UK bedding company supplying Tesco and Debenhams enters administration owing £1.6m

Posted on May 14, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
UK bedding company Visco Therapy, operated by One Holding Ltd, which supplied products to the likes of Debenhams and The Range, has fallen into administration.
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Holiday hotspot to temporarily ban the sale of alcohol from tomorrow – here’s why

Posted on May 11, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
The Bahamas is set to temporarily suspend the sale of alcohol on Tuesday (May 12) while the country holds its general election.
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Holiday hotspot to temporarily ban the sale of alcohol from tomorrow – here’s why

Posted on May 11, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
The Bahamas is set to temporarily suspend the sale of alcohol on Tuesday (May 12) while the country holds its general election.
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Major Spanish airport closed with all flights cancelled from London airports

Posted on May 8, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport will be closed until May 27 - see why and how this will impact British travellers.
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Major Spanish airport closed with all flights cancelled from London airports

Posted on May 8, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport will be closed until May 27 - see why and how this will impact British travellers.
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UK bedding company that supplies Argos and Very enters administration after 150 years

Posted on May 8, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Bedding company Airsprung, based in Trowbridge, has entered administration after more than 150 years, resulting in 71 job losses.
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Virgin Atlantic temporarily suspends flights from the UK to these 2 holiday hotspots

Posted on May 7, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Virgin Atlantic has been forced to apologise after suspending flights from the UK to two holiday hotspots - find out where.
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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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