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New parks and open spaces contract supports local and sustainable jobs

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Wandsworth Council
A new six-year contract to manage Wandsworth’s parks and open spaces has gone live this week, promising significant benefits for both residents and the environment. The contract, which began on 24 February 2025, prioritises high-quality maintenance while improving sustainability and employee welfare.
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Tulisa shocks campmates after revealing meaning of ‘N-Dubz’ on I’m A Celebrity

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
N-Dubz singer Tulisa has revealed the meaning behind the band's name in ITV's I'm A Celebrity.
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Police still searching for suspects two days after Wandsworth ‘burglary’

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Police are searching for suspects two days after reports of a burglary in Wandsworth.
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Major London train route to shut for five days at Christmas

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
One of the capital’s main train routes - Thameslink - linking north and south London will be shut over Christmas.
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Cold health alert issued for London as temperatures pose ‘risk to life’ 

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
A yellow cold health alert has been issued for London for five days, with an increased risk to the lives of vulnerable people.
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Television stars to support animal welfare charity

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
TV stars are giving readings at a Christmas concert to raise money for animal welfare to keep the Mayhew charity’s clinic going in Kensal Green.
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Met Police officer accused of GBH after tasering man who then fell from outbuilding

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
A Metropolitan Police officer is due to appear in court after he tasered a man who then fell off an outbuilding and was left with life-changing injuries.
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Two Met Police officers charged with sexual assault while off-duty in central London

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been charged with sexually assaulting a woman while off duty.
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Fire destroys rubbish and half a tent on busy central London road

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Firefighters raced to central London overnight to tackle a fire that destroyed heaps of rubbish and left half a tent damaged.
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‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal
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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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