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: Wandsworth Events

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

UK railway firm enters liquidation after 74 years with all operations stopped

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
HIRD Railway Services, which supplies track-related products, has entered liquidation after 74 years in business
Posted in Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

All the UK train services affected by the fire at Glasgow Central Station

Posted on March 9, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
See all the Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Cross Country, and TransPennine Express services affected by the Glasgow Central Station fire.
Posted in Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

All the UK train services affected by the fire at Glasgow Central Station

Posted on March 9, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
See all the Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Cross Country, and TransPennine Express services affected by the Glasgow Central Station fire.
Posted in Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Why Call the Midwife fans are in tears and what’s next for the hit BBC drama

Posted on March 9, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Call the Midwife’s latest series ended last night (March 8) and fans have been left “emotional” - the show will take a break before a new film is released.
Posted in Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Why Call the Midwife fans are in tears and what’s next for the hit BBC drama

Posted on March 9, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Call the Midwife’s latest series ended last night (March 8) and fans have been left “emotional” - the show will take a break before a new film is released.
Posted in Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Only Fools and Horses star teases new TV programme with former co-star

Posted on March 9, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Only Fools and Horses star Gwyneth Strong has said she is working on a new TV show, which will feature her and former co-star Tessa Peake-Jones.
Posted in Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Only Fools and Horses star teases new TV programme with former co-star

Posted on March 9, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Only Fools and Horses star Gwyneth Strong has said she is working on a new TV show, which will feature her and former co-star Tessa Peake-Jones.
Posted in Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Strictly fans in ‘shock’ as 3 professional dancers ‘axed’ ahead of new hosts reveal

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left in 'shock' after reports suggest these three professional dancers have been 'axed' from the BBC show
Posted in Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Strictly fans in ‘shock’ as 3 professional dancers ‘axed’ ahead of new hosts reveal

Posted on March 8, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Strictly Come Dancing fans have been left in 'shock' after reports suggest these three professional dancers have been 'axed' from the BBC show
Posted in Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

‘World-first’ UK airline enters liquidation with all planned flights cancelled

Posted on March 7, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
"The world’s first Electric Airline", EcoJet Airlines, has entered liquidation, according to Companies House, with all planned flights scrapped.
Posted in Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Search

Google
Custom Search

RSS Events

RSS What’s On

  • Comedian Joe Lycett to open his own pub as part of brand new Channel 4 series June 30, 2026
    Comedian Joe Lycett is set to open his own pub as part of a new Channel 4 series.
  • Notorious EastEnders villain returns to BBC soap in shock twist to fans June 30, 2026
    EastEnders villain Grey Atkins will return to the BBC soap for a short stint.
  • Oscar-nominated Hollywood movie star who acted with Joan Crawford dies aged 98 June 26, 2026
    The Oscar-nominated Ann Blyth, who appeared alongside Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierece, has died aged 98.
  • Call The Midwife and Downton Abbey stars join the cast of ITV's new 'tragic' drama June 24, 2026
    Stars from TV shows including Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife have been added to the cast of a new ITV drama
  • A giant dragon in the London skyline stuns Tower of London visitors June 23, 2026
    A giant dragon swept across the London skyline in a dramatic display at the Tower of London.

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