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New Roxy Ball Room to open in spring 2026 in busy central London location

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Roxy Ball Room will open a new High Holborn venue in spring 2026, offering games, cocktails and late-night entertainment as part of its London expansion.
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LIVE as London trains face hours of MAJOR delays to UK’s biggest airport

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Trains from a major London station to the UK's biggest airport and beyond are facing 75 minute delays. Live updates here.
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Cat dies with head injuries after ‘appalling’ attack suggesting intentional harm

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The RSPCA is investigating after a cat was found with severe head injuries in west London, with signs suggesting intentional harm.
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‘Incredibly important’ new plans for pedestrianisation of Oxford Street unveiled

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Oxford Street will go pedestrian-only under Mayor Sadiq Khan’s plans, with retail experts hailing the move despite opposition from residents and concerns over buses.
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Experts reveal 6 nifty air fryer hacks that’ll help you cut down on bills

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Over a third of households in the UK now own an air fryer and they were the most popular kitchen gadget for Brits last year.
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‘Do not eat’: Sausages at Sainsbury’s, Morrisons & Waitrose recalled

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The affected sausages are sold at Morrisons, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s and have a use by date of September 28.
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Man exposes himself to woman on central London Tube train

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A picture has been released of a man officers think could help with an investigation after a man exposed himself on a central London Underground train.
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Men avoid drinking cocktails in public and won’t drink half-pints

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
One in five men avoid drinking cocktails in public - and 42 per cent won't drink beer from a half-pint glass. 
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The bus offering homeless people a route off the streets

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A converted double-decker bus run by the Change Please charity has hit the streets of London to offer practical help to get homeless people off the streets.
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‘The iconic London landmark offering fascinating history and wonderful views’

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A review of a family visit to London landmark Tower Bridge, which offers wonderful views along the River Thames.
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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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