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Two men in hospital after being ‘stabbed by group’ in south east London

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Olivia.Carter@newsquest.co.uk | Olivia Carter
Two men are in hospital after being stabbed in an alleged "group attack" in south east London.
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Call the Midwife Christmas special axed and replaced with new BBC show

Posted on December 31, 2025 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
It's been reported that the 2026 Call the Midwife Christmas special will be axed and instead replaced with its new prequel series.
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Wandsworth Town station to become fully accessible for passengers

Posted on December 31, 2025 by deb.gayen@newsquest.co.uk | Deb Gayen
Wandsworth Town station upgrade: step-free access, lifts and new entrance set for south-west London’s 15th busiest station from 2026, funded by DfT.
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Chief executive awarded MBE for services to mental health nursing

Posted on December 31, 2025 by deb.gayen@newsquest.co.uk | Deb Gayen
Vanessa Ford, chief executive of South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust, awarded MBE for services to mental health nursing in the UK.
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Snow and ice to hit London as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

Posted on December 31, 2025 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across London.
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RECAP after ‘police incident’ closes road near south west London park

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A police incident has closed a road near a park in Brixton.
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RECAP after Bakerloo line suspended into rush hour travel

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The Bakerloo line has been suspended entirely this morning following a points failure.
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The 5 biggest music events that will rock London in 2026 to look forward to

Posted on December 31, 2025 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
From Bad Bunny to Metallica, discover some of the biggest artists that are performing in London in 2026.
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Step into 2026: make movement your resolution

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Start the year with putting your health and wellbeing first by joining the 2026 Movement Challenge.
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Step into 2026: make movement your resolution

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Start the year with putting your health and wellbeing first by joining the 2026 Movement Challenge.
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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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