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Kensington Olympia station reopens after police standoff

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
A man “throwing items” to the track of a busy station in London which sparked a 24-hour standoff with police has ended.
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Sir Ian McKellen statement issued after actor’s horror fall

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Sir Ian McKellen's spokesperson has issued a major update after the actor's on-stage fall during a London production of Player Kings.
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Foo Fighters London Stadium: Seating plan, support act and more

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Foo Fighters take over London Stadium this week, see the seating place, timings, support act and more.
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Parking changes for Wimbledon tennis designed to keep spaces free for residents  

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Changes to parking rules across the Southfields area will come into effect on Monday, 1 July at the start of the Wimbledon tennis championships.
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Midnight tonight is deadline to register to vote in general election

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
People intending to vote in next month’s general election who are not yet registered to do so, have until midnight tonight (Tuesday) to register.
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Parking changes for Wimbledon tennis designed to keep spaces free for residents  

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
Changes to parking rules across the Southfields area will come into effect on Monday, 1 July at the start of the Wimbledon tennis championships.
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Midnight tonight is deadline to register to vote in general election

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
People intending to vote in next month’s general election who are not yet registered to do so, have until midnight tonight (Tuesday) to register.
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London Zoo nights offers a wild and animal night out: Review

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
London Zoo nights somehow perfectly combines the atmosphere of a festival and the educational fun of seeing some of the world’s most magnificent animals.
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Kensington Olympia station: Pictures show police presence

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Pictures show a huge police presence outside of Kensington Olympia station in west London due to an ongoing police incident involving a man throwing things from a roof.
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Clapham The Avenue: Man rushed to hospital after crash

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash in south west London.
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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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