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LIVE as Overground suspended while police carry out investigation at station

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
An Overground line is suspended for police to carry out an investigation. Live updates here.
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Royal Mint shares new 50p coin in ‘fitting tribute’ to mark significant anniversary

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
The Royal Mint has announced a new 50p coin celebrating Concorde to mark 50 years since the aircraft’s first commercial flight
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LIVE updates as trains cancelled on London line after person hit by train

Posted on January 12, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
A person has been hit by a train with services to London facing major delays or cancellations. Live updates here.
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RECAP – Heathrow Terminal 5 station evacuated with train lines blocked

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
A fire alarm sounding at Heathrow Terminal 5 has led to the station being evacuated.
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‘Chaos’ hits Northern line with severe delays – recap

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Severe delays are affecting the entire Northern line this morning (January 8).
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Famous London road closed after crash with patient rushed to hospital

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
A famous London road is closed due to a police incident. Live updates here.
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Final day Amazon Prime customers can claim these 21 channels for free in new offer

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Today (January 6) is the final day Amazon Prime customers can claim 21 channels for free for 30 days as part of an extended deal
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How do I post a return parcel with Royal Mail? 8 ways you can send your items back

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
From 3,500 postboxes of the future and parcel lockers at Sainsbury’s, this is how you can return a parcel with Royal Mail in the UK
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LIVE updates as SNOW falls on London after ‘coldest night in winter’

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Snow is falling across London as a cold weather warning is forecast for the capital. All the pictures and video with live updates here.
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LIVE updates as all-day major disruption hits trains to and from Paddington

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Train services to and from Paddington on the Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express are facing major disruption today (January 6).
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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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