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The grand London cinema that became a Wetherspoons and is now daubed with graffiti

Posted on July 12, 2026 by bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton
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The Coronet stands closed but the landmark was once a grand Art Deco cinema and then a Wetherspoons pub.
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Soap star joins EastEnders as new character in move labelled a ‘dream come true’

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat
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Former Hollyoaks star Matthew James-Bailey described the opportunity a "dream come true," as he will play a role in a major new storyline.
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An iconic London music venue where a ‘wonder pool’ is buried under concrete beneath

Posted on July 11, 2026 by bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton
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The Empire Pool Wembley was built in 1934 as a versatile sports facility but is now the famous Wembley Arena where The Beatles once played.
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The south east London lidos drawing crowds as temperatures rise

Posted on July 11, 2026 by poppy.huggett@newsquest.co.uk | Poppy Huggett
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Outdoor swimming is making waves across south east London, with two of the area's best-known lidos seeing growing numbers of visitors this summer.
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McDonald’s reintroducing ‘fan favourite’ treat for the first time in 17 years

Posted on July 11, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
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McDonald's is reintroducing a beloved treat for the first time in almost 17 years as part of its summer 2026 menu.
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We tried a Moana afternoon tea and the Disney themed cakes were welcome

Posted on July 11, 2026 by bridget.galton@newsquest.co.uk | Bridget Galton
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Budding Disney princesses should pull on their glass slippers and make their way to The Park Lane Hilton for afternoon tea in honour of the new Moana movie.
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Netflix considering to launch live TV channels in bid to drive viewer engagement

Posted on July 11, 2026 by emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle
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Netflix has been considering launching live TV channels in a bid to boost viewer engagement, according to reports.
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New map highlights family-friendly cycling route through historic park and farm

Posted on July 11, 2026 by emily.davison@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Davison
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Children's bike brand Woom has highlighted a number of the best family micro-adventure trails, and one between Wandsworth and Carshalton is among them.
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Tributes pour in after Ann Widdecombe dies in ‘horrific’ circumstances

Posted on July 10, 2026 by amy.britton@newsquest.co.uk | Amy Britton
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Sir Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke lead tributes to the former Conservative Party minister Ann Widdecombe as police launch a murder investigation.
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Police launch murder inquiry following death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe

Posted on July 10, 2026 by patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover
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A murder investigation is under way following the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe.
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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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