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Primary school with over two-thirds of pupils on free meals wins garden award

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Griffin Primary School wins Wandsworth’s London Borough of Culture Schools Garden Competition for its sustainable, biodiversity-focused Griffin Green project.
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‘Heartbeat’ of The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72, band confirms

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
'Heartbeat' of the The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died at the age of 72, the band has confirmed in a statement
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‘Heartbeat’ of The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died aged 72, band confirms

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
'Heartbeat' of the The Pogues and drummer Andrew Ranken has died at the age of 72, the band has confirmed in a statement
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Bakerloo line part suspended with SEVERE delays after casualty on tracks

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
The Bakerloo line has been suspended following a casualty on the tracks.
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LIVE as Bakerloo line part suspended with SEVERE delays after casualty on tracks

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
The Bakerloo line has been suspended following a casualty on the tracks.
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LIVE as trains set for HOURS long disruption after power supply failure

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
A failure with the electricity supply between High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells has resulted in travel disruption to London trains.
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RECAP after trains disrupted for HOURS by power supply failure

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
A failure with the electricity supply between High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells has resulted in travel disruption to London trains.
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Huge surge in demolition permits as developers try to get most from sites

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Demolition permits in Richmond and Wandsworth have surged 166% since 2021 as homeowners and developers target redevelopment in London’s high-value areas.
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‘I saw her across the pub and fell in love – now I raise thousands in her memory’

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
South Londoner Frank Bone, 77, raises over £6,000 for Parkinson’s UK in memory of his late wife Ann, with charity concerts in Balham and Raynes Park.
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Knowing when it’s time for extra care: The Meadowcroft Care Home

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
In the early months of the year, many families take stock of how well older relatives are managing day to day, as subtle changes become more noticeable after spending time together over the festive period
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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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