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The abandoned Tube station named after a famous pub

Posted on February 7, 2026 by bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton
Had it opened, the Northern line station between Golders Green and Hampstead would have been the deepest on the London Underground network.
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Jeff Goldblum announces new UK shows part as part of his World Tour

Posted on February 6, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Film star Jeff Goldblum has added new UK dates to his upcoming musical tour.
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Jeremey Clarkson and Amazon issue update on series 6 of Clarkson’s Farm

Posted on February 6, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Amazon has reportedly "signed off" on plans for a sixth series of Clarkson's Farm on Prime Video.
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WhatsApp users urged to change this one setting to protect against ‘malicious’ bug

Posted on February 6, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
WhatsApp users are being urged to change one setting to protect against a bug that secretly downloads "malicious" media files to mobile phones.
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Samurai sword, firearms and drugs seized as police arrest 23 people

Posted on February 6, 2026 by poppy.huggett@newsquest.co.uk | Poppy Huggett
A major drugs operation in south London has led to the arrest of 23 people after police executed a series of raids.
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2 ‘exquisite’ historic London buildings that ‘take you back in time’ named UK’s best

Posted on February 6, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
The Telegraph has pulled together a list of Britain’s 10 greatest Tudor buildings, with two London spots recognised.
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Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Richard Hammond replacements on The Grand Tour confirmed

Posted on February 5, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
See the new presenters replacing Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond on Amazon Prime Video's The Grand Tour.
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Virgin Media customers urged to check TV guide as 3 brand-new channels added

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
Virgin Media O2 has revealed that it has added new Rakuten TV channels, at no extra cost to customers.
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Greggs launches new range across the UK this week – your chance to try items for free

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
Greggs' new Iced Matcha range will be launching in stores on Thursday, February 5, and there's a chance for people to try an item for free
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Flabbergasted and gobsmacked are among the words people would love to see comeback

Posted on February 5, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Flabbergasted, chuffed and gobsmacked are among the words people would love to see make a comeback.
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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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