Chris Kaba: Top Scottish police officers blast 'politically motivated show trial' of Sgt Martyn Blake Submitted by daniel on Tue, 29/10/2024 - 11:28 The man who represents the senior operational leaders within Police Scotland has launched a blistering attack on prosecutors in England over the trial of Met Police Sgt Martyn Blake. Scottish Daily Express
Southern trains cancelled or diverted in Croydon this week Submitted by daniel on Tue, 29/10/2024 - 10:49 The work will affect trains from October 29 through to November 1. We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this week. Tuesday to Friday (October 29 to November 1): This is Local London
Southern trains cancelled or diverted in Croydon this week Submitted by daniel on Tue, 29/10/2024 - 10:49 The work will affect trains from October 29 through to November 1. We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this week. Tuesday to Friday (October 29 to November 1): Sutton & Croydon Guardian
Catch an early glimpse of rally’s veteran cars on Pall Mall Submitted by daniel on Tue, 29/10/2024 - 10:00 It’s the annual London to Brighton veteran car rally this Sunday morning, when more than 100 old bangers set off from Hyde Park heading for the coast at Brighton, passing through Streatham, Norbury and Thornton Heath, trundling under the Croydon Flyover on to South Croydon, and then past Purley a Inside Croydon
Why Sergeant Martyn Blake was acquitted Submitted by daniel on Tue, 29/10/2024 - 07:00 On 21 October, the police officer Sergeant Martyn Blake was acquitted of the murder of Chris Kaba at the Central Criminal Court. Blake had been charged after taking part in a firearms operation in Streatham on 5 September 2022. The Critic
Parkrun legend, 81, in £325K inheritance fight with stepkids over home Submitted by daniel on Tue, 29/10/2024 - 07:00 An 81-year-old Parkrun legend dubbed 'Marvellous Mike' is locked in a £325,000 inheritance fight with his stepkids who want to throw him out of his home. Express
Parkrunner ‘Marvellous Mike’, 81, in court fight over wife’s will Submitted by daniel on Tue, 29/10/2024 - 07:00 An 81-year-old man who has completed more than 300 Parkruns is locked in a legal row with his two stepchildren who accuse him of trespassing in their mother’s house. Michael Morfey has been described in court as “Marvellous Mike” as a result of his running prowess. The Times
Chris Kaba verdict angers some in Streatham Submitted by daniel on Mon, 28/10/2024 - 17:14 Residents of Streatham described the not-guilty verdict rendered to the officer who shot Chris Kaba as a “travesty of justice”, while others argued new information on Kaba’s gang affiliation changed their view. South West Londoner
Week-long disruption to rail services across south London Submitted by daniel on Mon, 28/10/2024 - 11:14 It is half-term week, which for rail passengers means a whole load of disruption to their regular services across south London. Inside Croydon
Superfit parkrun legend, 81, in bitter legal battle against his stepchildren who want to throw him out of his wife's £600k home after she left it to them in her will Submitted by daniel on Mon, 28/10/2024 - 09:21 An 81-year-old parkrun legend is locked in a bitter £325,000 inheritance war with his stepchildren, who want to throw him out of his late wife's home. Daily Mail