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Residents lead the way on Totterdown Street design

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
A once traffic-heavy cut-through in the heart of Tooting will become a greener, safer, and more welcoming space for the community, and it’s all thanks to the ideas, feedback and support of residents and businesses.
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Has traffic improved after three months of the Silvertown Tunnel?

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The number of traffic jams at the Blackwall Tunnel has been slashed in the first three months after the Silvertown Tunnel opened, TfL has said.
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Londoners are begging American tourists to stop this ‘annoying’ act

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Londoners have taken to social media asking American tourists to avoid this 'annoying' act.
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The humble deck chair has been given a 21st century makeover

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The humble deck chair has been given a 21st century makeover to cater for the modern beachgoer - including a phone charger and screen glare block.
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Sneak peek behind the scenes of conference centre’s transformation into race circuit

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
This paper was offered a sneak peek behind the scenes of the ExCeL's preparation for the Formula E electric racing in London.
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BBC confirms MasterChef’s new series with Gregg Wallace and John Torode will air

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The BBC has confirmed it will be airing the new MasterChef series with Gregg Wallace and John Torode as presenters.
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Bold new design rolling out on buses, Tube and trains across London

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
TfL is celebrating 25 years with vibrant anniversary wraps across its transport network, honouring key milestones like the Oyster card and Elizabeth line.
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Hundreds of young people gain valuable work experience thanks to our partnership with local employers

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Through the support of local employers, Wandsworth Council has delivered an extensive work experience programme this summer, opening doors for hundreds of young people to explore future careers and gain invaluable insight into the world of work.
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We’re listening: more improvements coming to Putney Bridge junction

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
We know there’s been frustration about traffic delays at Putney Bridge, and we are listening, acting, and continuing to work with Transport for London (TfL) to make things better.
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Dolly Parton to gift every Wandsworth child under 5 a free monthly book

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Thousands of children across Wandsworth aged under 5 will get a free book every month after the borough launches Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
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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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