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Ambulance volunteers to go to life-threatening emergencies near their own homes

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
London Ambulance Service launches first Community First Responder volunteer recruitment drive. No medical experience needed—help save lives in London.
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Zoe Ball admits she would ‘love’ to host Strictly following Tess and Claudia’s exit

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
BBC Radio 2 presenter Zoe Ball has admitted she would "love" to host Strictly Come Dancing following Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's exit
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Person dies after being hit by train with rail line closed from London

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Trains on a busy train line from London have been closed by the emergency services. Live updates here.
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Figures reveal shocking number of London firefighters injured on duty

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
London Fire Brigade staff injuries top 1,000 in three years, with rising cases linked to inadequate PPE, training, and staffing.
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Fans wish former GMB star Piers Morgan a ‘speedy recovery’ after latest health update

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Fans have wished former Good Morning Britain star Piers Morgan a 'speedy recovery' following his latest health update
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EastEnders recasts character after 10 years as star joins soap following one-off ep

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
EastEnders confirms recast for Mark Fowler Jr as character returns to BBC soap after 10 years - see which star is heading to Walford
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LIVE updates as emergency services block trains to London Euston

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Milton Keynes Central and London Euston. Follow our blog for live updates.
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Flytippers who dumped furniture on roadside fined £1,000

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Flytippers fined £1,000 after CCTV caught illegal furniture dumping in Battersea, Wandsworth Council urges use of free bulky waste collections and mega skips.
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Music, comedy and a glittering vogue ball among January events in Wandsworth

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Discover Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture 2024 highlights, featuring music, comedy, theatre, vogue ball, visual arts & food festivals this spring.
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Drivers warned of parking meter scam as cards stolen in Wandsworth

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Wandsworth drivers warned of parking meter scam: fraudsters posing as council staff steal bank cards and PINs at Pay and Display machines.
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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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