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LIVE as Elizabeth line suspended and FIVE others delayed in morning chaos

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The Elizabeth line has been suspended as many other lines face delays this morning. Live updates here.
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Single-Sex Education Linked to Potential Earnings Advantage for Girls

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Past studies have suggested that girls in single sex education have a higher earning potential than those who attend co-educational schools, although the difference might be small in some cases. Burgess Hill Girls School has explored why this anomaly exists and shared their view on why this disparity may exist.
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Easyjet tickets go on sale for key 2026 dates, but be quick, says Martin Lewis

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
EasyJet has opened up its flights sale today for the autumn and winter of 2026/27, meaning there's an opportunity to get super-cheap prices.
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‘AVOID area’ warning as buildings evacuated after gas leak in central London road

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Firefighters have warned the public to "avoid" a busy central London road in Blackfriars after reports of a gas leak.
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LIVE updates as buildings evacuated after gas leak in central London

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
London Fire Brigade are responding to reports of a gas leak in New Bridge Street, Blackfriars.
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Man suffering with long-term chemical burn after squirted on the face at Blackfriars

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A man has been left with long-term chemical burns after being squirted with a substances in the eyes in Blackfriars station.
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LIVE updates as trains face ‘major disruption’ at busy London station

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Trains at a busy London train station face major disruption with hour delays and cancellations expected. Live updates here.
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Two charged after pepper spray and robbery incident at Heathrow Airport

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Two men have been charged with robbery and administering a noxious substance after more than 20 people were affected by pepper spray at Heathrow Airport.
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McDonald’s makes major U-turn after less than a year due to customer complaints

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
McDonald’s has made a major U-turn after less than a year since launching a new product, following customer complaints across the country.
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LIVE updates as four TfL lines face severe delays or no trains

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Four TfL lines are facing severe delays or are suspended. 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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