Clapham Junction incorporating Battersea News

News and information about Clapham Junction and Battersea, London

Main menu

Skip to primary content
Skip to secondary content
  • Home
  • Arding and Hobbs
  • Clapham Confusion
    • Railway Station
  • Lion
  • Resources
    • Property
    • Hotels
    • Car Hire
  • Lavender Hill
  • Shopping
  • Contact Us

Author Archives: Wandsworth Council

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Dispose of your batteries safely

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
A reminder on how to dispose of batteries safely to avoid fires.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Putney gets ready to host the Boat Races 

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
The annual Oxford versus Cambridge University Boat Races take place on Saturday (April 4), and residents and visitors are encouraged to watch at the starting point in Putney.  
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Local elections to be held 7 May

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Council elections will be held on Thursday 7 May. Local people will have the opportunity to choose their ward councillors.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Local elections to be held 7 May

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Council elections will be held on Thursday 7 May. Local people will have the opportunity to choose their ward councillors.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Over 100 new bikehangars rolled out across Wandsworth

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is delivering a major boost to secure cycle parking with the installation of 112 new on‑street bikehangars across the borough.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Albert Bridge update: full repairs to take place

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Kensington and Chelsea Council have announced Albert Bridge will remain closed to vehicles for around a year, to carry out a full repair following damage being identified.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Wandsworth Council and London Square agree second affordable homes partnership

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
In the latest boost to the number of new council homes for local people, Wandsworth Council is working with London Square to deliver 24 new homes for social rent in a new development near to Battersea Park, London.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

New playgrounds burst into life across Wandsworth this spring

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Young people across Wandsworth will have new spaces to play this Easter holidays and beyond, thanks to a huge investment in estate playgrounds which will eventually see 13 different play spaces upgraded across the borough.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Step into brighter, safer bridge underpasses as new murals and lighting completed

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth’s ambitious programme to renew rail bridges and underpasses across the borough is on track with the latest upgrades now completed at Swandon Way rail bridge and Balham’s Bedford Hill foot tunnels.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Step into brighter, safer bridge underpasses as new murals and lighting completed

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth’s ambitious programme to renew rail bridges and underpasses across the borough is on track with the latest upgrades now completed at Swandon Way rail bridge and Balham’s Bedford Hill foot tunnels.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Search

Google
Custom Search

RSS Events

RSS What’s On

  • South London star announced for Strictly Come Dancing line-up August 19, 2026
    A Wandsworth-born television presenter will be taking to the dancefloor when Strictly Come Dancing returns this September.
  • 'I'm home' EastEnders boss confirms star will return to BBC soap after 17 years August 17, 2026
    Robert Kazinsky will return to EastEnders as Sean Slater, 17 years after leaving the BBC soap.
  • Brenda Blethyn teases return to ITV crime drama Vera which ran for 14 series August 17, 2026
    Actress Brenda Blethyn played DCI Vera Stanhope in ITV drama Vera and said she'd love to return for a special episode.
  • Popular EastEnders set to leave soap after 4 years to take on new projects August 16, 2026
    Aaron Thiara joined EastEnders in 2022 playing Ravi Gulati, and he is reportedly set to leave the BBC soap in the near future
  • TV star confirms departure from ITV show after 25 years with 'new chapter' coming August 14, 2026
    Denise Welch has announced her departure from ITV’s Loose Women after more than 25 years, as she looks to focus on her growing acting career.

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.
sell diamonds online
Powered by WordPress | Fast WordPress Hosting | Hairdressing.co.uk | Domain Name Sale Now On
Image attributed to Wikimedia.org