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News · 8 July 2026

Bellingham station to keep 'Jude' name until Monday after England win

Bellingham station to keep 'Jude' name until Monday after England win

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The temporary 'Jude' name for Bellingham railway station in south-east London is now set to remain in place throughout the weekend. Thameslink hopes the signage will bring luck for England's World Cup quarter-final match against Norway on Saturday. The change follows Jude Bellingham scoring two goals against Mexico, helping England reach the quarter-finals.

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