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The lost London cafe chain that had iconic waiting staff called ‘nippies’

Posted on June 9, 2026 by bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton
Long before Gail's took over London's high streets the Lyon's Corner House cafes were the first mass catering chain with iconic waitresses called Nippies.
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Former West Ham chairman David Sullivan accused of sexual misconduct

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
Multiple women have alleged that former West Ham chairman David Sullivan committed sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour against them
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Former West Ham chairman David Sullivan accused of sexual misconduct

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
Multiple women have alleged that former West Ham chairman David Sullivan committed sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour against them
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The Royal Mint’s rarest 50p coins sell for almost £900 on eBay

Posted on June 8, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
The Royal Mint's Atlantic Salmon 50p coin became the rarest 50p in the UK when it was minted in 2023
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The Royal Mint’s rarest 50p coins sell for almost £900 on eBay

Posted on June 8, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
The Royal Mint's Atlantic Salmon 50p coin became the rarest 50p in the UK when it was minted in 2023
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Fans urged to stay hydrated, get sleep and limit alcohol intake during World Cup

Posted on June 8, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Football fans are being urged to stay hydrated, not miss out on sleep and limit their alcohol intake.
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Fans urged to stay hydrated, get sleep and limit alcohol intake during World Cup

Posted on June 8, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Football fans are being urged to stay hydrated, not miss out on sleep and limit their alcohol intake.
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What time are England’s World Cup group games? All fixtures and UK kick-off times

Posted on June 7, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will see England play three group stage games - here are the exact times you can watch all fixtures from the UK.
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What time are England’s World Cup group games? All fixtures and UK kick-off times

Posted on June 7, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will see England play three group stage games - here are the exact times you can watch all fixtures from the UK.
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What are the 6 host countries for the 2030 FIFA World Cup? Everything to know

Posted on June 7, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
See which countries will be hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
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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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