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Piccadilly line set for disruption – closures listed

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
The Piccadilly line is set for months of disruption ahead of the introduction of new air-conditioned trains.
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Bank Tube station incident: Person dies

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
A person has died after being hit by a train at a busy station in central London.
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How to watch BBC’s Surviving The Post Office with Will Mellor

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
The BBC is releasing a new documentary and podcast series about The Post Office Scandal and actor Will Mellor will explore how it affected victims.
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Landline telephone digital switchover

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
The UK's telephone network is changing. Between now and the end of 2027, all telephone lines that do not use a router will be switched off. Old analogue telephone landlines will be upgraded to landline services using digital technology.
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Creating a fairer private rented sector in Wandsworth

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Residents can now have their say on proposals that aim to improve the private rental sector by clamping down on rogue landlords.
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Creating a fairer private rented sector in Wandsworth

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Residents can now have their say on proposals that aim to improve the private rental sector by clamping down on rogue landlords.
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Ladbroke Grove London park shooting: Boy dies

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
A 15-year-old boy has died after a shooting at a park in west London.
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Joe Biden ends re-election US Presidential campaign

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Joe Biden has announced that he will be ending his re-election campaign for the presidential campaign
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Is it illegal to park across a dropped kerb driveway? The rules you must follow

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Can't find a parking space? Find out if it is illegal to park across a dropped kerb driveway in the UK and what advice you should follow.
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Met officer dismissed for abuse to female colleagues

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
A Metropolitan Police officer who made abusive and misogynistic comments to female colleagues has been banned from policing.
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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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