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Two new grants launched to support access to sport and physical activity

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Community and voluntary organisations across Wandsworth are invited to apply for funding from a total grant pot of £405,000 to support local sport, physical activity and wellbeing initiatives, paid for by receipts from property developers without adding a penny to Council Tax.
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Two new grants launched to support access to sport and physical activity

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Community and voluntary organisations across Wandsworth are invited to apply for funding from a total grant pot of £405,000 to support local sport, physical activity and wellbeing initiatives, paid for by receipts from property developers without adding a penny to Council Tax.
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Teen fighting for life and boy, 15, stabbed to death in HORROR 24 hours across London

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A horror 24-hours across London has seen two people stabbed with one of the victims a 15-year-old boy left dead.
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Fast food chain Leon to close restaurants and cut jobs after Asda ‘destroyed’ brand

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Popular fast food chain Leon has said it plans to close some of its restaurants and cut jobs after appointing administrators.
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Man arrested after trespasser found on Overground tracks causing SEVERE delays

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A man has been arrested after a trespasser was found on the tracks near Dalston Kingsland station.
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Pop legend Robert Smith reveals epic line up for Teenage Cancer Trust gigs

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The Cure's Robert Smith has announced the Royal Albert Hall line-up with My Bloody Valentine Elbow, Mogwai, Manic Street Preachers, Garbage and Wolf Alice.
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How to read Sophie Kinsella’s bestselling Shopaholic book series in order

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Sophie Kinsella's bestselling Shopaholic series features nine books - this is the order to read them in.
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‘Devastated’ fans and fellow authors pay tribute to Sophie Kinsella following death

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series, has died at the age of 55 and tributes have flooded in following the news.
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Sophie Kinsella’s heart breaking last social media post in tribute to Jilly Cooper

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Sophie Kinsella, real name Madeleine Sophie Wickham, was best known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series.
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‘Our hearts are breaking’ – Author Sophie Kinsella dies aged 55, her family confirms

Posted on December 10, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Author Sophie Kinsella, known for her bestselling Shopaholic book series made into 2009 film Confessions Of A Shopaholic, has died at the age of 55
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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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