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Driver in court over fatal crash in London’s West End on Christmas Day

Posted on January 7, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A Mercedes driver has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of killing one pedestrian and seriously injuring three others in London’s West End on Christmas Day.
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BBC EastEnders fans to decide popular character’s ‘big’ storyline for first time

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
BBC EastEnders fans will be able to vote on a popular character’s 'big' storyline for the first ever time during a special live 40th anniversary episode.
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Former prison officer jailed for having sex with inmate at HMP Wandsworth

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A former HMP Wandsworth prison officer who was recorded having sex with an inmate in a cell has been jailed.
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Silvertown tunnel opening date revealed as journeys set to be 20 minutes quicker

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
The total number of hourly buses able to cross the river in the area will increase from six to 21 once the Silvertown tunnel opens.
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Appeal as Elizabeth Line tube departs with passenger’s hand trapped in doors

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
An appeal has launched after a passenger’s hand was trapped in the doors of an Elizabeth line train.
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Teen girl sexually assaulted twice by man who followed her on Met Line tubes

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A teen girl was sexually assaulted twice by a man on Metropolitan Line trains.
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LIVE updates as Gatwick Airport station evacuated as ‘train on fire’

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Gatwick Airport station is currently shut due to an 'emergency service' incident, the National Rail has warned today (January 6). Follow our blog for updates.
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Woman’s warning to everyone using hot water bottles after horror burns

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A woman is warning people over using hot water bottles to save money on heating bills - after one burnt her so badly she struggled to use the toilet for a week.
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Chingford man charged with assisting escaped Wandsworth HMP prisoner Daniel Khalife

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A 25-year-old man from Chingford has been charged with aiding former soldier Daniel Khalife following his prison escape in September 2023.
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Newsquest announces £2.5 million support for Teenage Cancer Trust

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Newsquest will join forces with Teenage Cancer Trust to help deliver the charity’s mission of ensuring no young person faces cancer alone.
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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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