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8 in 10 Brits believe lessons learnt outside the classroom are more important

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Charlotte.Roszko@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Roszko
A survey of British adults by Samsung revealed that most believe lessons learnt in life are more important than those in formal education
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Rare video of a working donkey shows demanding work and daily challenges

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
The video shows a rare 'donkey's-eye view' of the physically demanding work and daily challenges faced by working animals across the world.
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Rare video of a working donkey shows demanding work and daily challenges

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
The video shows a rare 'donkey's-eye view' of the physically demanding work and daily challenges faced by working animals across the world.
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Wandsworth Bridge reopens weeks ahead of schedule

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Essential maintenance and improvement works to Wandsworth Bridge have been completed under budget and weeks ahead of schedule.
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Black history and culture celebrated in Wandsworth  

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
October is Black History Month, and events will be held in Wandsworth as part of the council’s year-round programme, Black History 365. 
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Telecoms company fined after carrying out works without a valid permit in Putney

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
BT Openreach has been ordered to pay more than £4,300 after pleading guilty to carrying out street works without a valid permit in Putney.
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Wandsworth Bridge reopens weeks ahead of schedule

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Essential maintenance and improvement works to Wandsworth Bridge have been completed under budget and weeks ahead of schedule.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Black history and culture celebrated in Wandsworth  

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
October is Black History Month, and events will be held in Wandsworth as part of the council’s year-round programme, Black History 365. 
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Telecoms company fined after carrying out works without a valid permit in Putney

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
BT Openreach has been ordered to pay more than £4,300 after pleading guilty to carrying out street works without a valid permit in Putney.
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EastEnders legend Ross Kemp admits Celebrity Traitors gave him ‘imposter syndrome’

Posted on October 1, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Ross Kemp reveals imposter syndrome on BBC's The Celebrity Traitors, starring Michael Sheen, Richard E Grant and Miranda Hart.
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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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