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Wandsworth local election results declared

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Thank you to all those who turned out to vote in local elections for Wandsworth.
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Wandsworth local election results declared

Posted on May 8, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Thank you to all those who turned out to vote in local elections for Wandsworth.
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REWORK London gives second life to household appliances

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Did you know you can save money and contribute to a greener lifestyle by shopping at Wandsworth’s local refurbished appliances workshop, REWORK?
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REWORK London gives second life to household appliances

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Did you know you can save money and contribute to a greener lifestyle by shopping at Wandsworth’s local refurbished appliances workshop, REWORK?
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Book now for Employ Wandsworth 

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
The borough’s biggest jobs fair, Employ Wandsworth, is back and jobseekers are encouraged to book their free ticket now.
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Book now for Employ Wandsworth 

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
The borough’s biggest jobs fair, Employ Wandsworth, is back and jobseekers are encouraged to book their free ticket now.
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Warning issued over scam Council Tax messages

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council has been made aware of residents being fraudulently contacted via text messages about Council tax.
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Warning issued over scam Council Tax messages

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council has been made aware of residents being fraudulently contacted via text messages about Council tax.
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Tooting Bec Lido re-opens for summer on 1 May

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Tooting Bec Lido, the UK’s largest outdoor freshwater swimming pool, will open for the summer season on Thursday 1 May. 
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Tooting Bec Lido re-opens for summer on 1 May

Posted on April 17, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Tooting Bec Lido, the UK’s largest outdoor freshwater swimming pool, will open for the summer season on Friday 1 May.
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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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