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London school ranked the number one safest state school in England

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School in Bromley, London, has been named the safest state school in England.
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LIVE as busy London train station evacuated with ‘major police presence’

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A major London train station has been evacuated due to a security alert with a large police presence. Live updates here.
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Only Fools and Horses legend Patrick Murray has died at the age of 68

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Only Fools and Horses legend Patrick Murray, known for his role as Mickey Pearce on the BBC series, has died at the age of 68
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Person dies on tracks after incident causes ‘major delays’ at busy London station

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A person has died on the tracks following an emergency incident that caused “major disruption” to trains in London.
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LIVE as ‘major disruption’ hits London trains after emergency services incident

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Trains at a key London station are facing 'major disruption' due to an emergency services incident.
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Charing Cross police officers caught on camera making ‘racist’ remarks

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Police officers based at Charing Cross police station in London have been secretly filmed making racist comments and bragging about violence used against suspects.
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Rita Ora secures planning permission for controversial build at London mansion

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Singer Rita Ora has secured planning permission to build a controversial gym at her London mansion.
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Every London Underground line and station closed this weekend – Full list

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (October 3-5) and don't be caught out.
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Three-year-girl in hospital with severe injury after ‘dog attack’ in west London park

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A three-year-old child is in hospital with a severe leg injury after an alleged dog attack in west London.
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Fault on railway delays trains at major London station for HOURS

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Trains at a major London station are delayed for hours following a fault on the railway, with live updates here.
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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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