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‘We swapped our beds for sleeping bags for charity – here’s how it went’

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Olivia.Carter@newsquest.co.uk | Olivia Carter
After fundraising for a leading youth homelessness charity, we traded our beds for sleeping bags and a night on the floor.
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UK wholesaler servicing Morrisons and Waitrose shuts down after entering liquidation

Posted on March 23, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
UK wholesaler Localist - The Food Merchant has ceased trading after entering liquidation, according to Companies House.
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New community play space opens at Falconbrook Primary School

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Falconbrook Primary School’s newly transformed playground is set to benefit pupils and families, with the refurbished space open for community use outside school hours.
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New community play space opens at Falconbrook Primary School

Posted on March 23, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Falconbrook Primary School’s newly transformed playground is set to benefit pupils and families, with the refurbished space open for community use outside school hours.
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Number of meningitis cases in Kent drop as vaccine and antibiotics rollout continues

Posted on March 22, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
UKHSA has confirmed that the number of meningitis cases has dropped following the vaccine rollout.
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BBC star rushed to hospital with frostbite after taking on ‘huge risk’

Posted on March 22, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
BBC presenter Louise Minchin was rushed to the hospital after suffering from frostbite during an Arctic challenge.
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SNL UK is ‘better than expected’ as viewers left ‘surprised’ despite mixed reactions

Posted on March 22, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Brits are sharing their first reactions to Saturday Night Live (SNL) UK, receiving mixed reactions.
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Davina McCall forced to apologises for co-star’s ‘bad language’ during live show

Posted on March 21, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Davina McCall was forced to apologise during the live broadcast of Comic Relief after Nick Mohammed swore.
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Who is in the cast for Saturday Night Live UK? The 11 comedians and hosts revealed

Posted on March 21, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Saturday Night Live (SNL) UK kicks off on March 21. Find out the full cast and the host.
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How much did Comic Relief raise for 2026? Final fundraising total revealed

Posted on March 21, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
The final total raised for Comic Relief 2026 has been revealed. See how much was made.
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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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