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LIVE updates as trespasser delays Overground and Southern trains for hours

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
There are rail disruptions on the Overground, Southern and Gatwick Express services due to a trespasser. Follow our blog for live updates.
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The two north London boroughs among the worst for employment in the capital

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Haringey and Islington see one of London’s biggest drops in people in payroll employment, with 4,625 fewer workers in 2025, ONS and WageSight data reveals.
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Explore the maths of Shakespeare’s world and try code-breaking

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
A talk titled The Maths Of Shakespeare's London will be held at MathsWorld, a stone's throw from The Globe Theatre in Southwark on January 29
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Brixton blood donor centre changes more than 50k lives in its first year

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
More than 17,000 Londoners donated blood at Brixton’s NHS Blood and Transplant centre in its first year, saving 50,000+ lives and aiding sickle cell patients.
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Paramedics treat injured after two M25 crashes in 10 minutes at same junction

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
A multi-vehicle crash on the M25 means traffic is being held with long delays. Live updates here.
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LIVE updates as London Overground line suspended for hours by signal failure

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
A London Overground line is predicted to be suspended for hours after a signal failure. Live updates here.
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Carplus appoints Gemma Beckett as operations director to drive growth

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Carplus appoints Gemma Beckett as operations director to drive growth.
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UK video production company warns deepfakes could fuel fraud in 2026

Posted on January 21, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
UK video production company warns deepfakes could fuel fraud in 2026.
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A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
A beloved brand providing delicious, sustainable seafood.
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Will you be able to see Northern Lights in the UK tonight? Aurora Borealis returns

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
The Northern Lights could be be visible across parts of the UK again tonight (January 20) following Monday's Aurora Borealis display - see where
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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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