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New DVSA rules for driving test bookings come into force today – see what’s changed

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
New rules around driving instructors booking test slots has come into effect from today (May 12). aimed at tackling abuse of the booking system.
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New DVSA rules for driving test bookings come into force today – see what’s changed

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
New rules around driving instructors booking test slots has come into effect from today (May 12). aimed at tackling abuse of the booking system.
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First government minister resigns and calls for Starmer to ‘do the right thing’

Posted on May 12, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the scale of the setback during a speech in central London on Monday, taking responsibility for the party’s performance.
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First government minister resigns and calls for Starmer to ‘do the right thing’

Posted on May 12, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the scale of the setback during a speech in central London on Monday, taking responsibility for the party’s performance.
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London schools can win £4k in nationwide reading competition

Posted on May 12, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
TGJones has given London primary schools the chance to win £4,000 worth of books and stationery.
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London schools can win £4k in nationwide reading competition

Posted on May 12, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
TGJones has given London primary schools the chance to win £4,000 worth of books and stationery.
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World’s last seagoing paddle steamer to visit the Thames this summer

Posted on May 11, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
The World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley will visit the Thames Estuary as part of her 80th anniversary season.
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World’s last seagoing paddle steamer to visit the Thames this summer

Posted on May 11, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
The World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, the Waverley will visit the Thames Estuary as part of her 80th anniversary season.
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Vernon Kay breaks silence on split with Tess Daly after 22 years with new statement

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
It was Vernon's first public comments since the him and Tess revealed on Friday (May 8) that they were ending their 22-year marriage.
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Vernon Kay breaks silence on split with Tess Daly after 22 years with new statement

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
It was Vernon's first public comments since the him and Tess revealed on Friday (May 8) that they were ending their 22-year marriage.
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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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