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Woman who couldn’t ride a bike until she was 35 takes on 6,000km world record attempt

Posted on May 7, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Having already conquered the UK challenge of breaking the record for cycling the length of the country and back, the 38-year-old is now deep in training for her world record attempt which begins on 5 June 2026.
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Exhausted mum blown away as daughter’s ‘nightmare’ sleeping habits vanish on holiday

Posted on May 7, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
An exhausted mum was overjoyed after finding an unexpected solution to her daughter’s nightmare sleeping habits – and it’s music to sleep-deprived British parents’ ears.
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The votes are in! The ‘90s was the best time for holidays for nostalgic Brits

Posted on May 7, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
The golden age of holidays has been revealed – with Brits naming the nineties as the decade that delivered the most memorable getaways, according to new research.
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HMRC £12,570 personal allowance rules explained for 2026 and what it means for you

Posted on May 7, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Millions of UK workers and pensioners are paying more tax as the £12,570 personal allowance stays frozen. Here’s what it means for your income.
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ITV viewers fume after reality show pulled from primetime slot after only two weeks

Posted on May 7, 2026 by matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans
Fans have reacted to ITV's decision to pull The Neighbourhood from primetime on ITV1.
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TOWIE star Jake Hall found dead in Majorca aged 35

Posted on May 7, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Reality TV star Jake Hall, known for appearing on The Only Way Is Essex, has died at the age of 35, it has been confirmed.
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Virgin Atlantic temporarily suspends flights from the UK to these 2 holiday hotspots

Posted on May 7, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Virgin Atlantic has been forced to apologise after suspending flights from the UK to two holiday hotspots - find out where.
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Polls open for elections in England, Scotland and Wales – what you need to know

Posted on May 7, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Millions of people are eligible to cast a ballot in the largest set of contests in the UK since the 2024 general election.
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Everything you need to know about elections in England, Scotland and Wales in May

Posted on May 7, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Voters in Scotland, Wales and parts of England will go to the polls on Thursday May 7.
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LIVE updates as traffic brought to a stop after crash CLOSES road

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
A crash has closed a main road in East Sheen this morning, bringing traffic to a stop and diverting buses.
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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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