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Weather presenter Carol Kirkwood to leave BBC Breakfast after more than 25 years

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
Carol Kirkwood is best known for fronting weather coverage on BBC Breakfast and is set to leave the broadcaster
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Ant and Dec reveal they nearly quit BGT saying ‘we weren’t having a very nice time’

Posted on January 27, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Ant and Dec, speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, have revealed that they nearly quit Britain's Got Talent - find out why.
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UK travel company closes after 30 years with all trips cancelled – how to clam refund

Posted on January 27, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
A UK Travel company that sold coach trips to destinations including Disneyland Paris has ceased trading after entering liquidation.
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Turkey teeth explained: A step-by-step guide for UK patients

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Travelling abroad for dental treatment has become increasingly common among UK patients, particularly for cosmetic and restorative procedures
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‘Social media is a public health issue, just like smoking’

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Fleur Anderson MP
UK government acts on child online safety: new measures aim to restrict addictive social media features, strengthen age checks, and protect children.
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Wandsworth marks Holocaust Memorial Day 

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Town Hall will be illuminated purple tonight (27 January) to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. 
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Cabinet sets out programme of housing investment and discusses Fox House report

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth’s Cabinet met this week to set out its programme of housing investment, reduce hot water charges and discuss the independent Fox House report.
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Cabinet sets out programme of housing investment and discusses Fox House report

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth’s Cabinet met this week to set out its programme of housing investment, reduce hot water charges and discuss the independent Fox House report.
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Wandsworth marks Holocaust Memorial Day 

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Wandsworth Town Hall will be illuminated purple tonight (27 January) to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. 
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‘Pubs are struggling across south London – so I quizzed the Prime Minister about it’

Posted on January 26, 2026 by ezekiel.bertrand@newsquest.co.uk | Ezekiel Bertrand
In an interview with Your Local Guardian, Sir Keir Starmer discusses how to boost pubs and restaurants in south London.
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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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