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Brighter route under Balham rail bridge after lights upgrade

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Residents and shoppers in Balham High Road are now benefiting from a lighter, brighter and safer route under the rail bridge, thanks to the council's bridge renewal programme.
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New programme encourages children to play and stay fit

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth’s Year of Play has taken another major step forward with the launch of the Active Kids 12-week Ready, Set, Run curriculum, designed to help children get active, train for a 2k or 5k, build strength and confidence, and enjoy movement as part of everyday life.
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Celebrating LGBT+ History Month in Wandsworth 

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth celebrates LGBT+ History Month in style this February with a wide range of events.   
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Brighter route under Balham rail bridge after lights upgrade

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Residents and shoppers in Balham High Road are now benefiting from a lighter, brighter and safer route under the rail bridge, thanks to the council's bridge renewal programme.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Celebrating LGBT+ History Month in Wandsworth 

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth celebrates LGBT+ History Month in style this February with a wide range of events.   
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

New programme encourages children to play and stay fit

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth’s Year of Play has taken another major step forward with the launch of the Active Kids 12-week Ready, Set, Run curriculum, designed to help children get active, train for a 2k or 5k, build strength and confidence, and enjoy movement as part of everyday life.
Posted in News, Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

New Royal Mint £5 coin challenge that could win entrants £29k – can you solve it?

Posted on January 29, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
The Royal Mint has launched a new £5 coin, which forms part of a nationwide code-breaker challenge inspired by Sir Isaac Newton.
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Person found dead causing major disruption on London Euston route

Posted on January 29, 2026 by berk.uyal@newsquest.co.uk | Berk Uyal
A person has died after an incident, causing major disruption on the London Euston station line.
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London Underground: The weekend closures you need to know about

Posted on January 29, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Check the London Underground, Overground, and Elizabeth Line closures this weekend (January 30 to February 1) and don't be caught out.
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The 9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques

Posted on January 29, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
9 famous faces to be honoured with new London Blue Plaques, see who.
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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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