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Two arrested after ‘pepper spray’ used in suitcase robbery at Heathrow Airport

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Two people have been arrested after a suspected pepper spray attack at Heathrow Airport.
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Man dies after major ’emergency incident’ near Wimbledon station

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A man has died after a major emergency services incident on The Broadway near Wimbledon station.
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LIVE updates as south London trains shut after ’emergency’ near Wimbledon

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Emergency services are dealing with an incident near the railway in Wimbledon. Follow our blog for updates.
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‘I only had 42 hours in Barcelona-but the new Moxy hotel made every minute count’

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Landing in Barcelona from London for a short but packed 42 hours, I wasn’t expecting the trip to feel like a proper escape.
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Three men arrested after woman injured in west London fight

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Three men have been arrested after a fight during the middle of the night in west London.
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Four arrested after drugs and large knife snatched from group in central London

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Drugs and a large knife have been snatched from a group of men after a suspected deal in Leicester Square.
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New Amazon Fire Stick warning could stop users streaming this Sky channel

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
This new Amazon Fire TV Stick warning could stop you from streaming this Sky channel forever, as the company launches a massive UK crackdown.
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Little-known Wetherspoon pub rules to know for Christmas – dogs, dress code etc

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Wetherspoon is a popular pub chain across the whole of the UK - but were you aware of these rules?
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Major disruption at busy London station due to signal failure causing HOURS of delays

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A signal failure at a busy central London station is causing major disruption to several services.
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Gary Lineker axed from another BBC show just 7 months after MOTD exit

Posted on December 8, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Gary Lineker has been axed from another BBC show just seven months after being axed from Match of the Day.
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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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