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UK breaks record for hottest May day after 82 years with temperatures still rising

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
Temperatures reached a scorching 32.9C to break the record at Heathrow and have since risen to 33.5C.
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Meet the woman who started ‘extraordinarily popular’ Tube tradition 40 years ago

Posted on May 25, 2026 by bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton
Judith Chernaik will be at Keats Library in Hampstead to explain how she and her neighbours dreamed up the Poems on the Underground series 40 years ago.
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Meet the woman who started ‘extraordinarily popular’ Tube tradition 40 years ago

Posted on May 25, 2026 by bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton
Judith Chernaik will be at Keats Library in Hampstead to explain how she and her neighbours dreamed up the Poems on the Underground series 40 years ago.
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Red Arrows announce major change as fewer aircraft to fly displays from 2026

Posted on May 24, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
The Red Arrows have announced a major change to their displays from 2026, with fewer aircraft set to take part - here's why.
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Red Arrows announce major change as fewer aircraft to fly displays from 2026

Posted on May 24, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
The Red Arrows have announced a major change to their displays from 2026, with fewer aircraft set to take part - here's why.
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Heatwave could see temperatures in the UK rise to record-breaking highs this week

Posted on May 24, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Records could be broken for the hottest day of the year so far as the UK hits a heatwave.
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Heatwave could see temperatures in the UK rise to record-breaking highs this week

Posted on May 24, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Records could be broken for the hottest day of the year so far as the UK hits a heatwave.
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Apply now to host a free street party for Clean Air Day

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
We’re waiving fees for residents to host street parties to celebrate Clean Air Day and bring together neighbours, build community spirit and create safe spaces for children to play.
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Apply now to host a free street party for Clean Air Day

Posted on May 24, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
We’re waiving fees for residents to host street parties to celebrate Clean Air Day and bring together neighbours, build community spirit and create safe spaces for children to play.
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Intellimen Football League Finals set to take place in London this Bank Holiday

Posted on May 23, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Men across the UK are being invited to take practical action on their mental health, relationships and personal development at a national football event created to bring men together through sport, self-improvement and positive conversation.
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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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