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Wheelchair users urged to join group giving them direct say in shaping services

Posted on January 16, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Wheelchair users UK-wide invited to join the first national Wheelchair Collective council, shaping NHS wheelchair services.
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All the amazing musicians set to perform at south London concert hall

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens unveils its 2026 concert season in Nine Elms, London, featuring Jas Kayser, jazz, blues, classical and charity support.
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Care home for deaf adults with mental health needs ‘outstanding’

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
A specialist residential care home that provides long-term care for deaf adults with mental health needs and learning disabilities has received the CQC's top rating.
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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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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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