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Starmer confirms social media ban for under-16s in ‘big moment’ for the UK

Posted on June 15, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Sir Keir Starmer announced the restriction in a Downing Street press conference as he warned social media was having an impact on children’s happiness and mental health.
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What apps will be banned? Starmer announces social media ban for under-16s

Posted on June 15, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Sir Keir Starmer has announced that under-16s will no longer be able to use social media.
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Keir Starmer to ban under-16s from social media apps and AI chatbots

Posted on June 15, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on under-16s using social media apps in the UK.
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EastEnders faces TV schedule changes due to World Cup this week

Posted on June 15, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway and the BBC's football coverage has forced EastEnders to switch up its TV schedule.
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‘Leading’ UK construction company files for administration after 52 years

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
Ardmore is a construction firm that has filed for administration after initially being set up in 1974
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National Theatre’s War Horse – ‘hauntingly beautiful story of connection and courage’

Posted on June 14, 2026 by emily.davison@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Davison
War Horse has returned for a short run to the National Theatre and its a must-see this summer.
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Masseur who sexually assaulted clients among south Londoners jailed in June so far

Posted on June 14, 2026 by josh.bolton@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Bolton
Our round-up of the south Londoners jailed in recent weeks.
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National Theatre’s War Horse – ‘hauntingly beautiful story of connection and courage’

Posted on June 14, 2026 by emily.davison@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Davison
War Horse has returned for a short run to the National Theatre and its a must-see this summer.
Posted in Wandsworth Events | Tagged events

Masseur who sexually assaulted clients among south Londoners jailed in June so far

Posted on June 14, 2026 by josh.bolton@newsquest.co.uk | Josh Bolton
Our round-up of the south Londoners jailed in recent weeks.
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‘High-quality’ UK pizza company collapses into administration after 34 years

Posted on June 13, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
Millennium Dough Company, a UK pizza dough supplier, has fallen into administration after 34 years in business.
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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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