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Will you be able to see Northern Lights in the UK tonight? Aurora Borealis returns

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
The Northern Lights could be be visible across parts of the UK again tonight (January 20) following Monday's Aurora Borealis display - see where
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HMRC data shows house sales 8 per cent up as average house prices increase by £10k

Posted on January 20, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Rightmove said the £9,893 average asking price increase is the biggest for the month of January in its 25 years of house price studies as the number of sales also jumps
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Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons to pay customers to return bottles and cans

Posted on January 20, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Customers will be able to get money back on bottles and cans under new government rules to reduce waste at supermarkets and convenience stores.
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‘Very rare’ Royal Mint 50p sells for 64 times face value because of this one error

Posted on January 20, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
The 'very rare' Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for 64 times its face value because of one error
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Starbucks new limited-edition range including designer dog coats, T-shirts and cups

Posted on January 20, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Starbucks has a new limited-edition range of merchandise, including a K-Way waterproof jacket, a pair of Nordica skis, and a dog puffer jacket developed with Poldo Dog Couture.
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Ambulance volunteers to go to life-threatening emergencies near their own homes

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
London Ambulance Service launches first Community First Responder volunteer recruitment drive. No medical experience needed—help save lives in London.
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Brooklyn Beckham ‘doesn’t want to reconcile with family’ as he breaks silence on feud

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
Brooklyn Beckham publicly accuses parents David and Victoria of family rift, claims “Brand Beckham” pressured his marriage to Nicola and personal life.
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UK government considers banning social media for under 16s – what to know

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
The UK government is considering an Australian-style social media ban for under-16s as it beings a new consultation this week.
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London dethroned as UK’s best city as ‘magical’ hotspot wins – do you agree?

Posted on January 20, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
The Telegraph has revealed its ranking of Britain’s 20 biggest cities from worst to best, and London is not in the top spot.
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Woman ‘mortified’ as stranger tells her off for being too loud in handwritten note

Posted on January 20, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
A London teacher was left 'mortified' after a stranger passed her a handwritten note in a café, accusing her of being so loud she had to leave.
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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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