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People who live near Oxford Street ‘unanimously against’ pedestrianisation

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Conservative London Assembly member Andrew Boff has claimed that people who live near Oxford Street are “unanimously against” the Mayor’s pedestrianisation plans.
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A League of Their Own axed by Sky after 20 years – see teaser for final series

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
After 15 years, Sky has confirmed comedy sports panel show A League of Their Own is set for one final season, which will begin filming this year.
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London phone snatcher caught with 9 stolen devices including blind woman’s

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Phone snatcher Oliver Brady has been jailed for over two years.
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London set for heatwave and week of sun as temperatures set to hit 25°C

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
London is set for a sunny, warm week with temperatures peaking at 25°C by Thursday, clear skies, high UV levels, and mild breezes forecast across the capital.
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Man charged with murder after body found in west London

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A man has been charged with murder after a body was found in west London.
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One brave runner took part in the London Marathon – dressed as a pizza box

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The unconventional competitor sported the Domino's inspired cardboard costume for much of the race
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Heatwave to hit London this week as temperatures reach mid-20s

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
London is set to sizzle this week as a heatwave brings temperatures higher than those in Madrid.
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London Borough of Culture gets off to a flying start with all-day dance extravaganza Strictly Wandsworth

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Welcome to Wandsworth - The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and WandsworthCouncil’s London Borough of Culture 2025, kicked off on 26 April in Battersea Park with anall-day dance extravaganza Strictly Wandsworth. 
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Leader listens to residents’ views at community drop-in

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Residents from Falconbrook and Wandsworth Town shared their views on a range of local topics on Saturday (26 April) at the latest community drop-in session hosted by the Wandsworth Council Leader Simon Hogg.
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London Borough of Culture gets off to a flying start with all-day dance extravaganza Strictly Wandsworth

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Wandsworth Council
Welcome to Wandsworth - The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and WandsworthCouncil’s London Borough of Culture 2025, kicked off on 26 April in Battersea Park with anall-day dance extravaganza Strictly Wandsworth. 
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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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