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Three rare Scottish wildcats born at London zoo thanks to conservation effort

Posted on June 22, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
The critically endangered kittens were born in May at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo in London to Skye, a female wildcat born at the same zoo in 2019.
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Colleagues raise over £44,000 in memory of man who died from tumour

Posted on June 19, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
A 26km walk has raised more than £44,000 in memory of a man who died from a brain tumour, organised by colleagues of Matt Ticehurst.
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Former bathing pond on Commons transformed into wildlife haven

Posted on June 19, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
Queensmere Pond, located on Wimbledon and Putney Commons have been transformed into a wildlife haven following an 18-month restoration project.
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Wandsworth school marks tenth anniversary with new library opening

Posted on June 10, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
Floreat Wandsworth, part of GLF Schools, officially opened a new library this week, as part of its tenth anniversary celebrations.
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Wandsworth school marks tenth anniversary with new library opening

Posted on June 10, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
Floreat Wandsworth, part of GLF Schools, officially opened a new library this week, as part of its tenth anniversary celebrations.
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Grant will help London’s homeless rebuild their lives in hospitality

Posted on June 10, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
A grant of £8,000 awarded by London Freemasons, has been given to Only A Pavement Away, a charity that works with people experiencing homelessness.
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Grant will help London’s homeless rebuild their lives in hospitality

Posted on June 10, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
A grant of £8,000 awarded by London Freemasons, has been given to Only A Pavement Away, a charity that works with people experiencing homelessness.
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How a £10,000 donation is helping keep a crucial London charity operational

Posted on June 9, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
A £10,000 donation has been awarded to London Search and Rescue (LonSAR) by London Freemasons, to go towards covering operational expenses.
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How a £10,000 donation is helping keep a crucial London charity operational

Posted on June 9, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
A £10,000 donation has been awarded to London Search and Rescue (LonSAR) by London Freemasons, to go towards covering operational expenses.
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Dad and daughter to cycle 90 miles across the Outer Hebrides

Posted on June 1, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
Will Macdonald and his seven-year-old daughter Tabby, from Tooting, are cycling 90 miles across the Outer Hebrides to raise funds for Mind.
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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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