Clapham Junction incorporating Battersea News

News and information about Clapham Junction and Battersea, London

Main menu

Skip to primary content
Skip to secondary content
  • Home
  • Arding and Hobbs
  • Clapham Confusion
    • Railway Station
  • Lion
  • Resources
    • Property
    • Hotels
    • Car Hire
  • Lavender Hill
  • Shopping
  • Contact Us

Category Archives: News

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Clear out with care this spring

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Thinking of having a spring clean? Here are some tips for disposing of items responsibly, maximising recycling potential and even ensuring repair or re-use where possible.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Clear out with care this spring

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Thinking of having a spring clean? Here are some tips for disposing of items responsibly, maximising recycling potential and even ensuring repair or re-use where possible.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Dispose of your batteries safely

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
A reminder on how to dispose of batteries safely to avoid fires.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Putney gets ready to host the Boat Races 

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
The annual Oxford versus Cambridge University Boat Races take place on Saturday (April 4), and residents and visitors are encouraged to watch at the starting point in Putney.  
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Dispose of your batteries safely

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
A reminder on how to dispose of batteries safely to avoid fires.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Putney gets ready to host the Boat Races 

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
The annual Oxford versus Cambridge University Boat Races take place on Saturday (4 April), and residents and visitors are encouraged to watch at the starting point in Putney.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Local elections to be held 7 May

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Council elections will be held on Thursday 7 May. Local people will have the opportunity to choose their ward councillors.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Local elections to be held 7 May

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Council elections will be held on Thursday 7 May. Local people will have the opportunity to choose their ward councillors.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

New playgrounds burst into life across Wandsworth this spring

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Young people across Wandsworth will have new spaces to play this Easter holidays and beyond, thanks to a huge investment in estate playgrounds which will eventually see 13 different play spaces upgraded across the borough.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Wandsworth’s parks receive a makeover with new, clearer signage

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth’s parks, commons, and open spaces are getting a refresh, with new high-quality signage set to improve accessibility for residents and visitors.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Search

Google
Custom Search

RSS Events

RSS What’s On

  • Veteran journalist and 'outstanding' broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68 July 20, 2026
    The BBC has announced that journalist and broadcaster Edward Stourton has died at the age of 68 surrounded by his family.
  • National Trust partners with Pokémon GO for its 10th anniversary July 17, 2026
    The National Trust is hoping Brits will ‘catch ‘em all’ – by partnering with Pokémon GO to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary.
  • Seven in 10 music fans listen to the same tracks and albums again and again July 17, 2026
    Music lovers are suffering from 'tunes on a loop' - listening to the same tracks and albums over and over again.
  • Huge stars confirmed for third series of BBC’s BAFTA award-winning drama July 17, 2026
    Huge stars including David Tennant and Jo Joyner will be joining the cast of BBC's Time for its third series.
  • Claudia Winkleman steps down from self-titled BBC chat show after just 1 series July 16, 2026
    The presenter launched The Claudia Winkleman Show on the BBC in March following her departure from Strictly Come Dancing.

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.
sell diamonds online
Powered by WordPress | Fast WordPress Hosting | Hairdressing.co.uk | Domain Name Sale Now On
Image attributed to Wikimedia.org