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The pre-Christmas London forecast with cloud, rain and brighter end to the week

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
London is set to face a cloudy start to the week, midweek rain and a wet Thursday before conditions clear for a sunny, cooler Friday with highs around 10°C, according to the Met Office.
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Sir Cliff Richard reveals battle with prostate cancer and tells people to get tested

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Sir Cliff Richard has shared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) this morning (December 15) that he has prostate cancer.
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Morrisons urges shoppers to check More Card points now as £30 million unclaimed

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Morrisons is urging its shoppers to check their More Card points balance now as nearly £30 million worth is unclaimed just before Christmas
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Discover the warmth of care at The Meadowcroft this Winter

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, many families start noticing small changes in their older loved ones. Perhaps Mum is finding it harder to get out and about, or Dad’s home isn’t quite as tidy as it used to be.
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Girl, 11, fighting for her life in hospital after car crash in Tooting

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
An 11-year-old girl is fighting for her life in hospital after a car crash in Tooting.
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Who is in the final of Strictly Come Dancing 2025? See all 3 couples confirmed

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Find out which three couples have made it to the final of Strictly Come Dancing 2025 after the semi-final dance-off on Sunday (December 14)
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Who left Strictly tonight? See which contestant was eliminated in Week 12 semi-final

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
See who left Strictly tonight (December 14) as the next contestant was eliminated in Week 12 semi-final dance-off ahead of grand final
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Man rushed to hospital after crash near major London airport

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
A man has been rushed to hospital following a crash near London's biggest airport.
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British-born rabbi among victims killed in Bondi Beach shooting, police confirm

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
At least 12 people, including a British-born rabbi, have died after two gunmen targeted a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia
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South Londoners jailed so far this month including Wetherspoons killer

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Wandsworth Times | News
Our round-up of the south London criminals sentenced to prison time in December 2025 so far.
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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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