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The day a watch made everyone lose track of time and perspective

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Steve Allen, comedian
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Comedian Steve Allen shares his take on the Swatch £335 watch frenzy as queues, chaos and crowd scenes erupt across Britain during the limited edition drop.
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LEGO-inspired Batman installations took to the banks of the Thames

Posted on May 22, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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LEGO-inspired Batman installations took to the banks of the Thames, bringing a slice of Gotham City to central London.
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Peeling paint, mould and blocked gutters are the top home ‘blind spots’

Posted on May 22, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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The most common household ‘blind spots’ are peeling paint, mouldy sealant and blocked gutters, according to research.
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Wish You Were Here…? presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90 as fans pay tribute

Posted on May 22, 2026 by Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone
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Judith Chalmers, who has died at the age of 90, was well known for presenting the show Wish You Were Here...?
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Lidl makes change in UK stores with new 15p charge that will save shoppers money

Posted on May 22, 2026 by joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle
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Lidl is rolling out 15p paper carrier bags across all its UK stores as part of a major in-store change
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Tesco to introduce major change for Clubcard holders as several new items revealed

Posted on May 22, 2026 by matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans
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Tesco is launching a new hot meal deal range for thousands of Clubcard holders.
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Fashion retailer to shut all 37 stores by end of June amid administration – full list

Posted on May 22, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
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Quiz is set to close its remaining 37 stores by the end of June after falling into administration back in February - see the full list of shops affected.
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BBC EastEnders legend quits show after almost 3 decades leaving fans ‘heartbroken’

Posted on May 22, 2026 by matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans
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EastEnders fans have said an emotional goodbye to Karen Henthorn, who played Julie Bates on the BBC soap.
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BBC EastEnders legend quits show after almost 3 decades leaving fans ‘heartbroken’

Posted on May 22, 2026 by matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans
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EastEnders fans have said an emotional goodbye to Karen Henthorn, who played Julie Bates on the BBC soap.
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Millions of Brits issued urgent skin cancer warning amid heatwave this weekend

Posted on May 22, 2026 by matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans
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Year after year, thousands of people are being diagnosed with the deadliest form of skin cancer.
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    EastEnders fans have said an emotional goodbye to Karen Henthorn, who played Julie Bates on the BBC soap.
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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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