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The little green huts that are now protected London icons

Posted on April 25, 2026 by bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton
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When a little green hut in Wellington Place, St John's Wood was granted listed status two years ago - it was the final protection for a quirky slice of London history. We explore the story of Cabmen's shelters in the capital.
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Auction offers rare opportunity to own land ‘with potential’ near Clapham Common

Posted on April 25, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
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A parcel of land described as having "potential" near Clapham Common is set for auction on on May 7, with a guide price of £75,000 to £80,000.
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Where to find the best Young’s pub gardens in south west London

Posted on April 25, 2026 by poppy.huggett@newsquest.co.uk | Poppy Huggett
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Sunshine, good company, and a perfectly chilled drink - there’s nothing quite like summer at a great pub in south west London.
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The London boroughs with the most grass fires revealed

Posted on April 25, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
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London Fire Brigade has revealed where the most grass fires take place - and urged Londoners to give their gardens a spring clean to reduce the risk of potential blazes.
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London charity tackling domestic abuse gets funding boost

Posted on April 24, 2026 by robyn.bennett@newsquest.co.uk | Robyn Bennett
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Let Me Know (LMK) has been given £9,600 to deliver workshops to 180 young people across London.
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Lidl Big Green Egg BBQ dupe is £900 cheaper – here’s how to beat the crowds

Posted on April 24, 2026 by jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright
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Lidl’s egg BBQ is expected to sell out quickly as it's £900 cheaper than the Big Green Egg - act fast or risk missing out.
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Tesco launch new £3.75 sandwich meal kit but shoppers notice glaring omission

Posted on April 24, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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The Tesco Finest kits are designed to let customers build their own premium sandwiches at home
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McDonald’s reveals it will raise prices due to the Iran war and inflation pressures

Posted on April 23, 2026 by matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans
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Budget burger chain McDonald's has revealed it will raise prices due to the Iran war.
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‘We’re fining riders for bad parking – but pavement cycling is hard to stop’

Posted on April 23, 2026 by bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton
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As it extends its presence in Haringey, Lime admits it is finding it hard to crackdown on pavement cycling.
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A quarter of Brits are getting by on just five hours of sleep a night

Posted on April 23, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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A quarter of Brits are getting by on just five hours of sleep a night - with pain, anxiety and needing the loo keeping them up at night.
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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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