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‘Creative’ and ‘pedigree’ spot named the coolest postcode in London for 2026

Posted on January 13, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
The coolest postcodes to live in for 2026 have been named, with London's Poplar among the UK's top picks.
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Get involved: Clean Air Night 2026

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Join our air quality team as they share tips and advice during two community events in Putney and Balham to highlight Clean Air Night 2026 on Thursday 22 January.
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Caught on Camera: £1,000 fine for Battersea flytippers

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth’s network of CCTV used to fine illegal fly tippers across the borough.
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Drivers advised to beware parking meter scam

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
There have been reports of scammers loitering by parking machines, claiming to work for the council, in a bid to gain pin card details. 
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Get involved: Clean Air Night 2026

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Join our air quality team as they share tips and advice during two community events in Putney and Balham to highlight Clean Air Night 2026 on Thursday 22 January.
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Drivers advised to beware parking meter scam

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
There have been reports of scammers loitering by parking machines, claiming to work for the council, in a bid to gain pin card details. 
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Caught on Camera: £1,000 fine for Battersea flytippers

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth’s network of CCTV used to fine illegal fly tippers across the borough. 
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Royal Mail announces major change across UK to ‘make life easier’ for customers

Posted on January 12, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Royal Mail and Post Office have joined forces to introduce 24/7 parcel lockers across the UK.
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‘I interviewed the Prime Minister in IKEA about parental leave and town centres’

Posted on January 12, 2026 by poppy.huggett@newsquest.co.uk | Poppy Huggett
It’s not every day you’re interviewing the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom about Swedish meatballs, parental leave and the future of Croydon.
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Person in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by train on London line

Posted on January 12, 2026 by ben.gardner@newsquest.co.uk | Ben Gardner
A person is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a train on a line to 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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