Chris Kaba: firearms officer to know by July if he will face gross misconduct proceedings Submitted by daniel on Thu, 14/05/2026 - 13:46 THE METROPOLITAN firearms office who shot and killed Chris Kaba will know by the end of July if he will face gross misconduct proceedings. Kaba, a 24 year old Black man, was fatally shot by Sgt Martyn Blake, a Metropolitan Police marksmen on 5 September 2022 in Streatham, London. voice-online.co.uk
Martin Abrams elected Leader of Lambeth Green Group: official statement Submitted by daniel on Thu, 14/05/2026 - 11:01 As we reported yesterday, Martin Abrams has now been confirmed as the new leader of the Lambeth Green Party, after his party won 29 of Lambeth’s 63 seats, ending Labour’s 20‑year control. The Greens have now issued a statement about his appointment: Brixton Buzz
Martin Abrams confirmed as new leader of Lambeth Green group after overwhelming member vote Submitted by daniel on Wed, 13/05/2026 - 18:07 Lambeth Green Party members have formally ratified Martin Abrams as the new leader of the Green Group of councillors, following a decisive vote on the party’s Helios platform that closed at 6pm today. Brixton Buzz
‘Wake up’ call from Croydon MP as she backs PM ‘Uncle Keir’ Submitted by daniel on Wed, 13/05/2026 - 12:31 As health secretary Wes Streeting considers resigning from government, possibly triggering a leadership challenge, Steve Reed, Sarah Jones and Natasha Irons are backing Starmer Inside Croydon
Helen Hayes MP criticised for failing to speak out against Thames Water Submitted by daniel on Wed, 13/05/2026 - 12:13 Helen Hayes – MP for Dulwich and West Norwood – has yet to sign an open letter calling for Special Administration of Thames Water. Brixton Buzz
SE19, SE27 and SW16 homes without water for second day Submitted by daniel on Wed, 13/05/2026 - 11:43 The incident, which began early on May 12, has affected customers across SE19 (Crystal Palace / Upper Norwood), SE27 (West Norwood / Tulse Hill) and SW16 (Streatham / Norbury), resulting in no water or low pressure. News Shopper
SE19, SE27 and SW16 homes without water for second day Submitted by daniel on Wed, 13/05/2026 - 11:43 The incident, which began early on May 12, has affected customers across SE19 (Crystal Palace / Upper Norwood), SE27 (West Norwood / Tulse Hill) and SW16 (Streatham / Norbury), resulting in no water or low pressure. London Now
Lidl's £13.45 rule is now in force across all of its UK supermarkets Submitted by daniel on Wed, 13/05/2026 - 07:00 The rule has been brought in at every Lidl Lidl announced a significant change in February which would impact all of its UK stores. Advertisement The budget supermarket confirmed it would be giving thousands of employees a pay rise, which has now come into effect. Daily Express
All the Southern trains cancelled this week Submitted by daniel on Tue, 12/05/2026 - 13:18 The cancellations will take place between Tuesday to Friday (May 12 to May 15). We have broken down the details for you to plan ahead. Tuesday to Friday (May 12 to May 15): London Now