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LIVE updates as train DERAILS with ‘major disruption’ at London Euston

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A train has derailed with lines to and from London Euston closed and services cancelled. Live updates here.
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Another heat health alert for London issued with ‘rise in death’ warning

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A second amber heat health alert has been issued for London until Tuesday, with highs of 34C expected by Monday.
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Aldi brings back its school uniform bundle for a fiver, but be quick

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Aldi's value back to school range is back this weekend - hitting stores earlier than ever this year
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Dad issues warning as ‘false widow spider’ bite puts him in hospital

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
False Widows have long been established in the UK with first recorded siting in the UK coming in the 1870s
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Three men charged after man stabbed to death outside west London prayer centre

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Three men have been charged after a man was stabbed to death outside a prayer centre in west London.
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Full list of River Island stores set to close as hundreds of jobs at risk

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
River Island has announced the locations of the 33 shops it is set to close across the UK by January 2026.
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BBC confirms Call the Midwife ‘isn’t going anywhere’ despite reports of axing

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The BBC has reassured fans Call the Midwife "isn't going anywhere" despite reports it was "coming to an end" after series 15.
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‘My daugher died of an allergic reaction – I’m trying to prevent any more deaths’

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
After the death of teenager Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, her grieving parents launched The Allergy School to prevent more needless deaths.
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London takes the lead when it comes to letting you bring your dog to the office

Posted on June 26, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Your pet dog is more than welcome in the office, it seems.
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Man in hospital after being hit by bus in Putney on ‘busiest road in London’

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A man is in hospital after being hit by a bus in Putney on one of London’s busiest roads.
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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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