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‘Extremely rare’ spider on the brink of extinction spotted in UK – see where

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
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The female Enoplognatha caricis (E. caricis) has been sighted in the UK for just the fifth time ever - find out where.
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Two in hospital with face and body injuries after attack in west London park

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
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Two people are in hospital with face and body injuries after an attack in a park in west London.
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LIVE updates as police seal off road near West London park after ‘incident’

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
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A road by a park in West London has been closed off by the police after an "incident" - live updates here.
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All the freebies London Marathon runners can claim – from pints to steak

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
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Running in the London Marathon? Find out where you can get food and drinks for free, including pints and steak.
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Man with buggy punches passenger in face on Underground train to central London

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
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A man with a buggy punched another passenger in the face on a Piccadilly train towards central London.
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Only Fools and Horses star nearly turned down this iconic role – here’s why

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
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Only Fools and Horses legend, the late John Challis (Boycie), nearly turned down the iconic role in the BBC sitcom, his ex-wife has revealed.
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Sussex museum’s star attraction is heading to London

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
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The world’s oldest lawnmower, on display in Sussex, is now heading to the British Library for its summer exhibition on gardening history.
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Met Office forecasts mix of rain and sun for London this weekend

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
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London’s weekend weather brings light rain and cloud on Saturday, followed by a brighter, warmer Sunday with highs of 20°C and sunny spells.
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South London cyclist who repeatedly groped lone women said it was a ‘prank’

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
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Five women were sexually assaulted by cyclist Eddwin Cortes-Pinerez.
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Busy London station closed causing SEVERE delays on Victoria line

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
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Walthamstow Central has closed due to an electrical fault which is causing severe delays on the Victoria line.
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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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