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Full list of TGI Fridays stores already closed as new deal struck to buy chain

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
It has been reported that the former boss of TGI Fridays has agreed a deal to take control of nearly 50 UK sites.
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CityDays launches new winter route for Race Across the World London

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
CityDays is adding a festive twist to its popular adventure game with the launch of a brand-new winter route for Race Across the World: The Experience London.
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The London borough named among the happiest places to live in the UK for 2025

Posted on November 1, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Crouch End in London has been named one of the happiest places to live in the UK. Find out why.
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Hotel near LEGOLAND a ‘hidden gem’ – we tried it for a family stay

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Crowne Plaza Gerrards Cross offers a stylish, family-friendly retreat just 30 minutes from London, featuring renovated rooms, a relaxing spa, great breakfasts, and easy access to LEGOLAND Windsor and nearby attractions.
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Teens beat man, 51, to death with gin bottle then snapped a selfie in central London

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Three teenage girls rammed a man with a car before beating him to death in a “brutal” murder in central London.
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Asylum seeker groped girl, 17, on Central line near Oxford Circus

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
An asylum seeker has been jailed after groping a 17-year-old girl on the Central line in London.
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Walkers discontinues classic crisps after 50 years leaving fans ‘devastated’

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Walkers has discontinued its Snaps Spicy Tomato crisps, which were first launched in the UK back in 1975.
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Cadbury makes ‘difficult decision’ to discontinue a ‘delicious’ Dairy Milk range

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Cadbury has confirmed it has "taken the difficult decision" to discontinue its Dairy Milk Fruitier and Nuttier Trail Mix range.
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What is the Mountbatten Windsor Family and who are its members? All to know

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: 'Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.'
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The ‘timeless’ London high street and neighbourhood named best in the UK

Posted on October 31, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
London's Wimbledon Village has been named the best high street and neighbourhood in the UK by Knight Frank. Here's why.
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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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