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What happened at UK airports today after air traffic control issue?

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Flights across UK airports have been disrupted today (Wednesday, July 30) after an air traffic control issue - here's what we know so far
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Google launches AI Mode in the UK – what local businesses should know

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
What local businesses should know about the new conversational and intelligent search experience, Google's AI Mode, as it rolls out in the UK.
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All outbound flights from UK affected amid air traffic control issue

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
All outbound flights from the UK have been affected after an air traffic control "technical issue", which caused issues at Gatwick, Heathrow and more
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‘Knives are claiming the lives of young people in London – let’s talk about it’

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Olivia Carter launches a series of articles that shine a spotlight on knife crime and its impact on young people across London - including an interview with a bereaved mum and speaking to schoolchildren about their safety.
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Yellow thunderstorm warning issued for London

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A yellow weather warning has been issued for London as thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to hit the capital throughout Thursday (July 31).
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Heathrow Airport to submit expansion plans including ‘north west’ runway

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Heathrow plans to submit expansion options, including revived third runway proposals. Critics warn of high costs, major disruption, and the displacement of 15,000 people.
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Aldi marks UK first as it raises hourly pay to at least £13 for shop workers

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Supermarket chain Aldi has raised their shop workers to at least £13, marking a UK first.
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Person dies after being hit by train with lines from London closed by police

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A person has died after being hit by a train with rail lines from London being closed by the emergency services.
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McDonald’s launches new menu including Jaffa Cakes McFlurry and more

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
McDonald’s has announced its new menu and one of the items launching today (July 30) is the Jaffa Cakes McFlurry.
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LIVE updates as emergency services close London train lines after ‘incident’

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Trains to and from London have been cancelled as lines are closed by the emergency service following an incident. Live updates here.
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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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