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New pitches and plenty of fun as refurbished all-weather pitches open in Battersea Park

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
Local schools in Wandsworth gathered at Battersea Park's upgraded all-weather pitches for a sports festival to celebrate their refurbishment.
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Demolition of Pennethorne House paves the way for more than 125 new homes

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Wandsworth Council
The former estate block is being cleared to make way for much-needed new homes as regeneration continues across Winstanley and York Road estates.
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Young Reporter Awards winner lands ‘amazing’ Open University opportunity

Posted on July 20, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
A Young Reporter Awards winner landed an "amazing" Open University opportunity.
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Former England manager Kevin Keegan dies aged 75 after cancer diagnosis

Posted on July 20, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
Former England manager Kevin Keegan has died aged 75, he's family has announced.
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GK Barry’s top to carry drink, phone, keys and lip gloss – as women ditch handbags

Posted on July 20, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Nearly one in three young women now go out without a handbag, according to new research.
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Burger King launches new Texas BBQ burger range – and brings back a fan favourite

Posted on July 20, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Burger King UK has launched its new Texan BBQ King range for summer, alongside the return of the Bacon Caesar Collection and limited-time BOGOF offers.
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Andy Burnham hints frozen £12,570 Income Tax personal allowance could increase

Posted on July 20, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested the frozen £12,570 Income Tax personal allowance is on his radar after saying it was a key issue raised by voters.
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Iconic fashion chain plots comeback two years after disappearing from high streets

Posted on July 20, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
Ted Baker was founded in Glasgow in 1988, operating around 550 stores and concessions worldwide at its peak.
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Veteran journalist and ‘outstanding’ broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
The BBC has announced that journalist and broadcaster Edward Stourton has died at the age of 68 surrounded by his family.
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Tributes flood in for Neighbours star Terence Donovan following death aged 90

Posted on July 19, 2026 by katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier
Neighbours and Home and Away star Terence Donovan has died aged 90 and fans have shared tributes.
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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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