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Royal Mail text scam that is ‘terrifyingly believable’ could access your bank account

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
People are being warned about a Royal Mail scam text message that could give criminals access to bank accounts in minutes.
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Gary Lineker to leave BBC following MOTD this weekend, broadcaster confirms

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Gary Lineker will leave the BBC following the conclusion of Match of the Day this weekend.
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Uber Boats by Thames Clippers secures £59m for expansion plans

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Uber Boats by Thames Clippers has secured £59 million for future expansion.
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The weather forecast in London for this week with mix of warm days and heavy rain

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
London’s weather for the week of May 19–25 includes warm days up to 23°C, followed by scattered showers midweek and a cooler weekend.
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EastEnders legend set for dramatic return to ‘ruffle some feathers’ after 4 years

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
An EastEnders legend is set to make a 'dramatic' return to the BBC soap after 4 years and will 'ruffle some feathers', according to reports.
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Met police officer charged with ‘number of’ sexual offences

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with a number of sexual offences.
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Gary Linker to quit the BBC today in ‘heartbreaking end’ to broadcasting career

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Gary Lineker is expected to announce he has quit the BBC and will not front its coverage of the 2026 World Cup.
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A brief history of the Bakerloo line in four fascinating maps

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Here's a brief history of the Bakerloo line in four fascinating maps.
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The history of London’s easternmost station more than a century after it opened

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The Recorder is looking back at the history of Upminster station as part of our series marking the 200th anniversary of modern passenger railway in 2025.
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Ex-Little Mix star Jesy Nelson gives birth to identical twins and reveals names

Posted on May 18, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has given birth to identical twins nearly two months prematurely and has revealed their names.
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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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