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McDonald’s to axe 9 ‘delicious’ menu items in the coming days – see full list

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
McDonald's is set to axe nine items from its menu in UK and Ireland stores on Tuesday (November 25), to make way for its festive menu.
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Person dies after being hit by train with Tube lines suspended

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A person has died after being hit by a train in west London with Underground trains across London being cancelled.
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Met Police detective sacked for writing erotic fiction at work

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A Metropolitan Police officer has been sacked for writing erotic fiction at work.
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LIVE updates as police rush to person hit by train with Tube lines suspended

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A casualty on the tracks near central London means Tube lines are suspended as the emergency services rush to the scene. Live updates here.
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Grandpa who died in Southwark assault was ‘funny, charismatic and a loyal gentleman’

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The grandfather who died after an assault in Southwark has been described by his family as a funny, charismatic and loyal gentleman with a “heart of gold.”
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Lorraine Kelly makes huge career change with move to BBC Radio 2 confirmed

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Lorraine Kelly is to make her Radio 2 debut as the BBC reveals its Christmas radio line-up.
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B&M apologises for ‘serious error’ as shoppers given urgent warning

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The 'serious error' sparked an 'urgent investigation' from B&M, which has issued a warning to shoppers
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‘Very rare’ Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost £500 on eBay

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The Roger Bannister 50p coin was sold for £483.63 on eBay
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Six people arrested after robbery on Clapham Common

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Six people have been arrested following a robbery on Clapham Common.
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Recap after broken down car on M23 brings traffic to standstill near M25

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A crash on the M23 northbound just before Junction 8 for the M25 has brought all lanes to a halt, causing stationary traffic.
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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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