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Boy ‘saves mum’s life’ by calling 999 when she collapsed with internal bleeding

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
A 5-year-old boy named JJ saved his mum's life when she collapsed and he called 999.
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Major disruption with NINE-hour delays at busy train station in London

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
A major disruption has been declared at a busy train station in London due to a police incident.
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Who is Mike Lynch? British technology tycoon missing after yacht sinks

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
One of the four missing passengers is tycoon Mike Lynch, Italian news website la Reppublica said.
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EastEnders star rushed to hospital for broken bones after suffering ‘nasty fall’

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
An EastEnders star has been rushed to hospital for broken bones after suffering from 'nasty fall'
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Man raped, abused, and held woman captive in south London flat for 10 days

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
 Nam Nguyen, 27, held the woman captive inside a flat in Tulse Hill for 10 days in September 2023, during which time he took complete control of her life.
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When and how to see the seasonal blue moon that will be visible in UK skies tonight

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
A blue moon will be visible in UK skies tonight (August 19) - here's when and how you can see it.
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‘I visited the UK’s most expensive chippy in London- my local chippy is better’

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
TikTok star Callum Ryan visited Kerridge's Fish & Chips in Harrods to try the UK's most expensive fish and chips.
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All 31 of Ted Baker’s remaining stores set ‘to close’ this week – See when

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
This week, all 31 remaining Ted Baker stores will reportedly close after the fashion brand went into administration earlier this year.
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A new nature-themed afternoon tea in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Did you know you can have afternoon tea in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey? - at the moment it's themed after its 900-year-old garden.
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King axes Andrew’s private security team amid pressure to leave Royal home

Posted on August 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Prince Andrew's private security team has reportedly been axed by King Charles.
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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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