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Christmas miracle reunites brothers 81 years after one ‘abandoned’ in WW2 chaos

Posted on December 17, 2025 by matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans
The spirit of Christmas delivered a life-changing gift John Moore when he was reunited with his brother.
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Man ‘stabbed in head’ arrested after group fight at Northern line station

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Joseph.Reaidi@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph Reaidi
A man who was stabbed in the head has been arrested after a fight between three people in Colliers Wood station.
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Man taken to hospital after stabbed in head at London Underground station

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Joseph.Reaidi@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph Reaidi
A man has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in the head at a Northern line London Underground station in Colliers Wood.
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£1 Poundland rule they brought back to all UK stores after ‘listening to customers’

Posted on December 17, 2025 by matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans
Poundland has brought back a £1 rule in UK stores amid a huge shake-up and 68 store closures.
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Joel Dommett ‘on the naughty step’ after revealing Masked Singer’s real identity

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Joel Dommett said he was 'put on the naughty step' by ITV bosses after accidently revealing a celebrity's identity during 2025 Christmas Special
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LIVE updates as severe delays hit Northern line and station after ‘incident’

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
There are severe delays across the Northern line following an incident today (December 17). Follow our blog for live updates
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BBC Strictly Christmas special 2025 – all to know for Tess and Claudia’s final show

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
This is all you need to know about the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special 2025 - see full cast, dance routines, songs and when it's on TV
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Police seek man after woman ‘sexually assaulted’ on District line train

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Olivia.Carter@newsquest.co.uk | Olivia Carter
An investigation is underway following an alleged assault at Upton Park, with police picturing a man they wish to speak to.
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Iconic singer to reunite with former boyband members for special show

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
Irish singer Ronan Keating will join forces with ex-Boyzone members Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch for a nostalgic New Year’s Eve special on the BBC.
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Type these 2 numbers into Google for this special effect in nod to viral meme

Posted on December 16, 2025 by andrew.smart@newsquest.co.uk | Andrew Smart
What does 6-7 even mean as Google launches a new search feature that is based on the 'exhausting' trend?
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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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