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Wandsworth achieves Ofsted’s highest possible rating for children’s services

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council has achieved Ofsted’s highest possible rating for children’s services, with the borough judged “outstanding” in every area following an inspection that recognised the exceptional support being delivered to children, young people and families.
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Wandsworth urges residents to protect brain health during Dementia Action Week

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is supporting Dementia Action Week from 18 to 24 May by encouraging residents to take simple steps that may help reduce their risk of dementia later in life. 
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Wandsworth achieves Ofsted’s highest possible rating for children’s services

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council has achieved Ofsted’s highest possible rating for children’s services, with the borough judged “outstanding” in every area following an inspection that recognised the exceptional support being delivered to children, young people and families.
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Wandsworth Council Leader-Elect sets out first steps

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Following last week’s local elections, which saw the Conservatives become the largest party on Wandsworth Council, a new Conservative-led administration will shortly take office.
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King ‘shocked’ and ‘saddened’ by death of soldier at Royal Windsor Horse Show

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
King Charles has shared he is "greatly shocked" after a soldier fell from their horse and died at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
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King ‘shocked’ and ‘saddened’ by death of soldier at Royal Windsor Horse Show

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
King Charles has shared he is "greatly shocked" after a soldier fell from their horse and died at the Royal Windsor Horse Show
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UK aerospace firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets falls into administration

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
Aeralis was vying to build the next jets to be flown by the Red Arrows, but it has fallen into administration
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UK aerospace firm vying to build next Red Arrows jets falls into administration

Posted on May 16, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
Aeralis was vying to build the next jets to be flown by the Red Arrows, but it has fallen into administration
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Kids in Britain flush up to 13,476,238 miles of loo paper annually

Posted on May 15, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Kids in Britain are using more toilet paper than anyone else, flushing up to 13,476,238 MILES down the loo every year.
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Kids in Britain flush up to 13,476,238 miles of loo paper annually

Posted on May 15, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Kids in Britain are using more toilet paper than anyone else, flushing up to 13,476,238 MILES down the loo every year.
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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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