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Worn tyres can be even more dangerous than using a mobile phone behind the wheel

Posted on March 27, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Worn tyres can be even more dangerous than using a mobile phone behind the wheel, according to academic research.
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The bizarre skincare hacks Brits swear by include teabags, egg and baking soda

Posted on March 27, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
The bizarre skincare hacks Brits swear by include placing teabags on puffy eyes, using egg yolk to treat rough skin and even applying baking soda as an exfoliant.
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Heathrow reveals images through the ages as it celebrates its 80 year anniversary

Posted on March 27, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Pictures showcasing some of Heathrow's most iconic moments as it celebrates its 80th birthday have been revealed.
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Tesco and Sainsbury’s now more expensive than Waitrose if shoppers don’t use cards

Posted on March 27, 2026 by matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans
Tesco and Sainsbury’s customers are paying more than Waitrose shoppers if they are not using a Nectar or Clubcard.
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Free school meals scheme helps unlock nearly £50m for disadvantaged pupils

Posted on March 27, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
London’s free school meals scheme has unlocked almost £50m in pupil premium and Ever 6 funding after identifying more than 20,200 unregistered eligible pupils.
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NCP closing 22 car parks across the UK in just a few hours – see the full list

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
National Car Parks (NCP) is set to close 22 of its car parks in England and Wales for good on Friday (March 27) - see the full list.
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Over 100 new bikehangars rolled out across Wandsworth

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Council is delivering a major boost to secure cycle parking with the installation of 112 new on‑street bikehangars across the borough.
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Albert Bridge update: full repairs to take place

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Kensington and Chelsea Council have announced Albert Bridge will remain closed to vehicles for around a year, to carry out a full repair following damage being identified.
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Wandsworth Council and London Square agree second affordable homes partnership

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
In the latest boost to the number of new council homes for local people, Wandsworth Council is working with London Square to deliver 24 new homes for social rent in a new development near to Battersea Park, London.
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New playgrounds burst into life across Wandsworth this spring

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Young people across Wandsworth will have new spaces to play this Easter holidays and beyond, thanks to a huge investment in estate playgrounds which will eventually see 13 different play spaces upgraded across the borough.
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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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