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These are the highest-rated primary schools in Bromley – is yours on the list?

Posted on October 5, 2026 by emily.davison@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Davison
The top 10 primary schools in Bromley have been revealed based on ratings from School Guide.
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Clapham Junction’s Peabody Estate regeneration completed 

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
A major regeneration project on the Peabody Estate in Clapham Junction has been completed, delivering more than 600 homes for the local community. 
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Putney Leisure Centre set for upgrades to future-proof it for local community

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Putney Leisure Centre is set to undergo a range of upgrades including the installation of a new Reformer Pilates studio and range of new family friendly spaces, all while retaining the 33-metre swimming pool.  
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Clapham Junction’s Peabody Estate regeneration completed 

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
A major regeneration project on the Peabody Estate in Clapham Junction has been completed, delivering more than 600 homes for the local community. 
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Putney Leisure Centre set for upgrades to future-proof it for local community

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Putney Leisure Centre is set to undergo a range of upgrades including the installation of a new Reformer Pilates studio and range of new family friendly spaces, all while retaining the 33-metre swimming pool.  
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Retiree who exploded ULEZ cam and teen killer among south Londoners jailed last month

Posted on October 4, 2026 by josh.bolton@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Bolton
The names and faces of the south London criminals jailed in September 2026.
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Retiree who exploded ULEZ cam and teen killer among south Londoners jailed last month

Posted on October 4, 2026 by josh.bolton@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Bolton
The names and faces of the south London criminals jailed in September 2026.
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Blue plaque on the London house which hid famous future author from debt collectors

Posted on October 4, 2026 by bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton
In the summer of 1832 a house in Highgate became a haven for The Dickens family who were fleeing the patriarch's debts.
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Blue plaque on the London house which hid famous future author from debt collectors

Posted on October 4, 2026 by bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton
In the summer of 1832 a house in Highgate became a haven for The Dickens family who were fleeing the patriarch's debts.
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Is Three down? Thousands of UK users have no signal and can’t make phone calls

Posted on October 3, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Thousands of Three users are reporting issues with signal and making calls plus internet and data today (October 3).
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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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