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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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UK travel company closes with all trips cancelled and no refunds – are you affected?

Posted on January 18, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
UK travel company Regen Central Ltd has ceased trading after entering liquidation, with all trips cancelled and no refunds - are you affected?
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Sky issues new ‘dodgy’ Fire Stick warning as it works on ‘significant’ crackdown

Posted on January 13, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
But Sky has warned Illegal TV Fire Sticks and/or ‘dodgy boxes’ users that it is taking "significant" action to ensure its content remains protected.
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ITV forced to postpone new series of Love Island: All Stars as villa evacuated

Posted on January 12, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
ITV has been forced to postpone the start of Love Island: All Stars series 3 after the villa was evacuated due to “ongoing wildfires”.
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Virgin Media O2 offering £100s for old gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox

Posted on January 12, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Virgin Media O2 is offering up to £160 for old gaming consoles, including PlayStation and Xbox, through its O2 Recycle scheme - here's how to claim.
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Rare Nestle chocolate like discontinued favourite back at Home Bargains for £1.49

Posted on January 12, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Nestle Jungly chocolate bars, which have been likened to discontinued Animal Bars, are back at Home Bargains for £1.49.
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‘Cherished’ EastEnders actor dies aged 92 just 10 years after leaving BBC soap

Posted on January 11, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
EastEnders actor Derek Martin, who played the role of Charlie Slater between 2000 and 2016, has died at the age of 92.
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River Island confirms closure dates for 27 stores this month – see the full list

Posted on January 9, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
River Island has confirmed the dates 27 UK stores will shut in January as part of a scheduled 33 announced in a restructuring plan.
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Who is the ‘secret’ Traitor? The Traitors viewers ‘annoyed’ at ‘obvious’ reveal

Posted on January 8, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Fiona, from Swansea, has been revealed as the 'secret' Traitor on series 4 of The Traitors UK - did you guess correctly?
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Call the Midwife star says ‘it’ll be hard for all of us’ as BBC series to be rested

Posted on January 7, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Call the Midwife star Judy Parfitt has said it's going to be "hard for all of us" with the hit BBC series set to be rested after series 15.
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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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