Met policeman who fatally shot London gangster Chris Kaba 'could be promoted to inspector' Submitted by daniel on Sun, 10/11/2024 - 09:21 Picture Image Father-to-be Kaba was a “core member” of the notorious ’67 gang’ in Brixton Hill, with a history of criminal activity including a jail term for possession of a firearm. He was the prime suspect in a shooting five days earlier, when Brandon Malutshi was shot in both legs after attending the Oval Space nightclub in Hackney. An Old Bailey trial heard how a gun was smuggled into the club in a bag, Kaba was seen “moving mad” around the dancefloor, and then he pulled out the firearm. Read more about Met policeman who fatally shot London gangster Chris Kaba 'could be promoted to inspector'Add new comment
What can you get for £400k in London? Ten of the best two-bedroom flats for sale across the capital Submitted by daniel on Fri, 13/09/2024 - 07:15 Picture Image We found appealing two-bedroom flats for less than £400,000 – well under the average for a first-time buyer in London – in hotspots like Stoke Newington, Battersea and now-prized Peckham. Here are ten of the best on the market now, with perks like parking, period features and attractive communal gardens. Streatham, SW16 £390,000 This bright two-bedroom, two-bathroom flat is just across road from Streatham Common. It’s a gated development, with a small communal garden and allocated parking. Truuli, 020 3834 8533 Winchmore Hill, N21 Read more about What can you get for £400k in London? Ten of the best two-bedroom flats for sale across the capitalAdd new comment
Half-term rail nightmare as routes across south London to shut for up to a week Submitted by daniel on Mon, 09/09/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image The upgrades will take place between Crystal Palace, Tulse Hill and Peckham Rye, closing some London Overground routes as well as popular railway lines. Similar works were previously completed between East Croydon and London Victoria in 2022, more than halving the number of signalling delays between the stations. During the seven-day, half-term closure Thameslink passengers travelling between Herne Hill, Wimbledon and Sutton are advised to use Buses or alternative rail routes. Read more about Half-term rail nightmare as routes across south London to shut for up to a weekAdd new comment