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Second class letter deliveries on Saturdays could be cut by Royal Mail

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Reforms are being considered to allow Royal Mail not to deliver second class letters on Saturdays in the UK
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Every London Underground station and line closed this weekend – full list

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Check the London Underground, Overground and Elizabeth Line services for the upcoming weekend and don't be caught out by any changes.
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Police reissue video one year after murder of Ronaldo Scott in Brixton

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Exactly a year ago today, Ronaldo Scott, 21, was fatally stabbed near Morrison Road in Brixton.
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Oasis announce 2 extra UK shows and new ticketing process for fans who missed out

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Oasis has announced two more Wembley Stadium shows as part of its UK and Ireland tour.
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Met Police won’t name officer who groomed child as it would breach his human rights

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
A former Metropolitan Police officer convicted of possessing child abuse images and engaging in sexual communication with a child will not be named.
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Another yellow weather warning issued as rain set to batter London

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as rain is set to batter London.
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Cyclist rushed to hospital with ‘life-changing’ injuries after lorry crash

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
A cyclist has been left with life changing injuries after a crash with a lorry in Westminster.
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LIVE as major central London road closed after ‘serious’ cyclist and lorry crash

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
A major road in central London has closed after a "serious" crash between a cyclist and a lorry.
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Tributes to ‘outstanding’ Labour politician who fought for what she believed in

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
Tributes have been paid to “outstanding” former Haringey councillor Nicky Gavron who was London’s first deputy mayor.
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‘The good news is I’m okay’ – Queen guitarist Sir Brian May suffers stroke

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Wandsworth Times | News
The 77-year-old shared he can still play guitar despite being temporarily unable to use his left arm.
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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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