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Veteran journalist and ‘outstanding’ broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
The BBC has announced that journalist and broadcaster Edward Stourton has died at the age of 68 surrounded by his family.
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Tributes flood in for Neighbours star Terence Donovan following death aged 90

Posted on July 19, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Neighbours and Home and Away star Terence Donovan has died aged 90 and fans have shared tributes.
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EastEnders star says mum ‘stable’ after being rushed to hospital during England game

Posted on July 19, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
EastEnders star Ross Kemp has shared that his mother is "stable" after being taken to hospital on Saturday (July 18).
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National Trust partners with Pokémon GO for its 10th anniversary

Posted on July 17, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
The National Trust is hoping Brits will ‘catch ‘em all’ – by partnering with Pokémon GO to celebrate the game's 10th anniversary.
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More than half of Brits say making someone a cuppa is still the ultimate kind act

Posted on July 17, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
More than half of Brits feel making someone a cup of tea is still the ultimate act of kindness.
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Seven in 10 music fans listen to the same tracks and albums again and again

Posted on July 17, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Music lovers are suffering from 'tunes on a loop' - listening to the same tracks and albums over and over again.
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Building society boss calls for new money emojis to represent British currency

Posted on July 17, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
A building society boss has called for new emojis to give more prominence to the British currency and everyday money moments.
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‘Beloved’ Oscar-award winning and Casualty actress dies aged 81 after illness

Posted on July 17, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker, who was known for her roles in Home Alone 2, Casualty and My Left Foot, has died at the age of 81.
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Huge stars confirmed for third series of BBC’s BAFTA award-winning drama

Posted on July 17, 2026 by amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton
Huge stars including David Tennant and Jo Joyner will be joining the cast of BBC's Time for its third series.
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Apply now for a community sports grant worth up to £5,000

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Sports clubs, community organisations and charities can apply now for up to £5,000 through the latest round of Wandsworth Council sports grant funding, paid for using contributions collected from local developments.
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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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