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Celebrity guest stars for new Call the Midwife series revealed as filming begins

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
A prequel of beloved BBC series Call the Midwife is set to air as a three-part Christmas special on the BBC, with filming now underway.
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Amber heat health alert issued for some parts of England for five days

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber heat health alert for parts of England between June 18 and 23
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UK travel firm stops trading with flights and holidays at risk – who can claim refund

Posted on June 18, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
A UK travel company offering flights and holiday packages to destinations around the world has ceased trading.
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Thomas’s Clapham welcomes new head this September

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Wandsworth Times | News
Miss Jessica Mair joins Thomas’s Clapham at a moment of real strength.
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Yellow heat health alerts issued with parts of the UK to reach up to 30C this weekend

Posted on June 17, 2026 by amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton
The UK Health Security Agency has issued yellow heat health alerts for several parts of the UK, including London and the South East, with temperatures forecast to rise over the weekend.
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UK travel agency plunges into liquidation after more than 40 years in business

Posted on June 17, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Liquidators were appointed on June 16 after resolutions for winding up were recorded on June 11.
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Jeremy Clarkson reveals ‘aggressive’ cancer diagnosis in heart breaking scenes

Posted on June 17, 2026 by matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans
Former Top Gear and Grand Tour host Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.
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Is EastEnders on tonight as England play first 2026 World Cup match?

Posted on June 17, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
EastEnders has seen a few TV schedule changes this week due to World Cup matches - see if it's on tonight (June 17).
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UK travel company offering trips worldwide ceases trading – are you affected?

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
Travel Bespoke Ltd traded under the names Chalet Bespoke, Ski Bespoke and Spa Bespoke and offered holidays all over the world.
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Domino’s creates ‘pizza-friendly’ England and Scotland shirts

Posted on June 16, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Domino's has created 'pizza-friendly' England and Scotland shirts made entirely from material - so fans don't have to worry about getting messy on matchdays. 
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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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