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BBC viewers slam ‘cringe’ Eurovision Song Contest 2025 minutes into Grand Final

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Eurovision Song Contest 2025 rubbed up viewers the wrong way just moments into the live Grand Final.
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Counter-terror officers arrest another over fires at Keir Starmer’s properties

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Sir Keir is understood to still own the home, but lives at the Prime Minister’s official residence in Downing Street.
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Food festival with celebrity chefs and musicians to come to London for bank holiday

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Foodies Festival returns to Syon Park, Brentford, from May 24–26 with live music, celebrity chefs, tasting masterclasses, family fun, and global street food. Book tickets now.
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Why this resort in Mallorca is the dreamiest getaway for Londoners in need of a reset

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
As someone living in London - where the days blur together and even a trip to the park requires strategic timing - I know how crucial it is to find a proper escape.
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Second man charged over London nightclub ‘bottle attack’ involving Chris Brown

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A second man has been charged over a London nightclub assault involving singer Chris Brown.
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The beautiful forest that inspired Winnie the Pooh just 2 hours from London

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Ashdown Forest inspired the world of Winnie the Pooh and it's just two hours from London.
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‘The Soho restaurant serving up spring newness that is a must try’

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Spring has arrived to one of my favourite vegan restaurants in London, Mildred's, and it was well-worth the wait.
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Pub in the Park returning to London with live music and celebrity chefs

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Pub in the Park arrives at Gunnersbury Park from May 30 to June 1, featuring top chefs, live music, Britpop tributes, and gourmet pub cuisine curated by Tom Kerridge.
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I tried the Norfolk holiday destination perfect for beach and nature lovers

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
I took my family for a long weekend in Great Yarmouth and tried out the best things to do from Norfolk Broads boat trips, to wildlife parks and beaches.
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Residents from Roehampton share views with Council leader

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Residents from Roehampton shared their views on a range of local topics today at the latest community drop-in session hosted by the Wandsworth Council Leader, Simon Hogg.
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  • Major BBC series to air 2 dramatic special episodes to mark show's 40th anniversary July 25, 2026
    Long-running BBC medical drama Casualty will celebrate its 40th anniversary with two high-stakes episodes centred on Holby City Hospital
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    Ricky Wilson is playing Teen Angel in Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical this summer in Battersea Park - he talks about the role and his day job as frontman for the Kaiser Chiefs.
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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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