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14 Wandsworth schools earn Healthy Schools Awards in 2025 ceremony

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
More than a dozen Wandsworth schools have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of pupils through the Healthy Schools Programme.
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14 Wandsworth schools earn Healthy Schools Awards in 2025 ceremony

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
More than a dozen Wandsworth schools have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of pupils through the Healthy Schools Programme.
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Wandsworth Council responds to expected closure of last full-time police front counter

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council has expressed concern following reports that the front counter at Lavender Hill police station is set to close, a move that, if confirmed, would leave the borough with no full-time police station front counter open to the public.
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Wandsworth Council responds to expected closure of last full-time police front counter

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council has expressed concern following reports that the front counter at Lavender Hill police station is set to close, a move that, if confirmed, would leave the borough with no full-time police station front counter open to the public.
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Balham Library’s dementia-friendly café celebrate their second anniversary

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Members of the Forget-Me-Not group in Balham Library celebrated two years of dementia-friendly support in the community.
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Balham Library’s dementia-friendly café celebrate their second anniversary

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Members of the Forget-Me-Not group in Balham Library celebrated two years of dementia-friendly support in the community.
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Top 10 finish for Wandsworth at 2025 London Youth Games

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
The 2025 London Youth Games has wrapped up for another year, with Wandsworth Council finishing in an impressive eighth place, rising five places from last year, and claiming second in the ‘Most Improved Borough’ category.
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Top 10 finish for Wandsworth at 2025 London Youth Games

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
The 2025 London Youth Games has wrapped up for another year, with Wandsworth Council finishing in an impressive eighth place, rising five places from last year, and claiming second in the ‘Most Improved Borough’ category.
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50% off Lime Bikes: Wandsworth Council makes e-bikes fair, safe and affordable

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Pioneering deal with Lime, Forest and Voi will help keep our roads clear and makes sure everybody can afford healthy travel.
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Updated events policy helps ensure parks are for everyone

Posted on July 16, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
The policy which governs events in Wandsworth’s much-loved parks, commons and open spaces has been updated, reflecting local people’s feedback and ensuring our green spaces remain accessible, inclusive and welcoming for all.
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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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