Clapham News: Five Things That Happened This Week

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This is part of our new weekly round-up series, where we bring you five of our favourite and best stories from the week, just in case you missed them.

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Here are five stories you might have missed from Clapham this week…

Man saved from Clapham house blaze

A man was rescued by fire crews after a house fire broke out in Clapham on Friday (August 13).

Lambeth Council set to pocket £300,000 from three new festivals on Clapham Common

Lambeth Council is set to bank over £300,000 by giving three festivals the green light to go ahead on Clapham Common over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Remnants of The Rectory up for grabs

The Rectory pub in Clapham Old Town permanently closed and began giving away furniture, glassware and various trinkets to the local community - all for free.

Mayflower steam locomotive to pass through Clapham Junction this Tuesday

A rare opportunity to see the Mayflower pass through Clapham Junction presented to local transporting enthusiasts.

Clapham Common Parkrun to go ahead tomorrow

Clapham Common Parkrun narrowly avoided cancellation once again after a last-minute influx of volunteers.

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