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Team GB cricket star becomes ambassador for women’s cricket brand

Posted on May 9, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
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Rebecca Clarke, 21, a Team GB wheelchair cricket star who plays for Spencer Cricket Club’s women’s section and Surrey’s disability teams, has become an ambassador for women's cricket brand Maiden.
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The cafe that keeps young people out of trouble

Posted on May 9, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
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The Clink Cafe in Herne Hill, run as a training centre for young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system, has been awarded £10,000.
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Deaf ambulance worker gives England rugby shirt to mentor in emotional moment

Posted on May 9, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
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Zoe Cox, a deaf London Ambulance Service medic and international rugby player has presented her prized England rugby shirt to her mentor.
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Team GB cricket star becomes ambassador for women’s cricket brand

Posted on May 9, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
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Rebecca Clarke, 21, a Team GB wheelchair cricket star who plays for Spencer Cricket Club’s women’s section and Surrey’s disability teams, has become an ambassador for women's cricket brand Maiden.
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A quarter of London’s acid attacks bring no justice for victims

Posted on May 4, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
Acid attackers who have walked away without facing justice in more than a quarter of all recent incidents in Greater London, data has revealed.
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New half marathon route through Shoreditch and Hoxton unveiled

Posted on May 4, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
London's half marathon route has been confirmed - showcasing the best of Shoreditch, Hoxton and Stoke Newington.
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A quarter of London’s acid attacks bring no justice for victims

Posted on May 4, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
Acid attackers who have walked away without facing justice in more than a quarter of all recent incidents in Greater London, data has revealed.
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New half marathon route through Shoreditch and Hoxton unveiled

Posted on May 4, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
London's half marathon route has been confirmed - showcasing the best of Shoreditch, Hoxton and Stoke Newington.
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BOXPARK reveals new locations and details ahead of World Cup 2026

Posted on May 3, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
BOXPARKs across BOXPARK venues across Wembley, Shoreditch, Croydon and Camden. have just opened bookings for screenings of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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BOXPARK reveals new locations and details ahead of World Cup 2026

Posted on May 3, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
BOXPARKs across BOXPARK venues across Wembley, Shoreditch, Croydon and Camden. have just opened bookings for screenings of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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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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