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Lorraine Kelly makes huge career change with move to BBC Radio 2 confirmed

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Lorraine Kelly is to make her Radio 2 debut as the BBC reveals its Christmas radio line-up.
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B&M apologises for ‘serious error’ as shoppers given urgent warning

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The 'serious error' sparked an 'urgent investigation' from B&M, which has issued a warning to shoppers
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‘Very rare’ Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost £500 on eBay

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The Roger Bannister 50p coin was sold for £483.63 on eBay
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Six people arrested after robbery on Clapham Common

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Six people have been arrested following a robbery on Clapham Common.
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Recap after broken down car on M23 brings traffic to standstill near M25

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A crash on the M23 northbound just before Junction 8 for the M25 has brought all lanes to a halt, causing stationary traffic.
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The highest rated Italian restaurant in London that’s ‘incredible’ and ‘stunning’

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Rex Cross is officially the highest rated Italian restaurant in London and has been described as "incredible" and "stunning".
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Regent Street set to close to traffic and be pedestrian-only for one day

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Regent Street will go traffic-free on December 6 for the return of its “Festive Mile,” featuring themed buses, live music, crafts, exclusive store offers, and festive food in a one-day pedestrian celebration.
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Commuters to save hundreds as rail fares to be frozen for first time in 30 years

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The Government has announced that rail fares are to be frozen for the first time in 30 years.
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I went to the new Shoreditch restaurant where you can eat, work AND play

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Stepping into Shoreditch’s newest hotspot, 45 Curtain Road, feels a bit like discovering a secret city within a city.
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Teenager in hospital after stabbing in west London

Posted on November 22, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
An 18-year-old man is in hospital after a stabbing in Lampton Avenue, Hounslow on Friday, November 22.
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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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