News Shopper

On Tuesday (April 29) we reported how Murphy - who held posts at churches in Sydenham, New Addington, South Croydon and Streatham – was jailed for 31 months for sexually abusing young boys in the 70s and 80s.

PC Helen French, who led the investigation, said: “I want to acknowledge the bravery of the victims, whose courage has been unwavering throughout this process.

“Coming forward is not only a tribute to their strength, but serves as a sign to any other victims that they will be listened to and supported.

Father James Finbar Murphy – who held posts at churches in Sydenham, New Addington, South Croydon and Streatham – abused boys as young as five years old.

In 2000 he was jailed for 30 months after he admitted abusing seven boys in south London - though the case’s investigating officer said this could be “just the tip of the iceberg”.

More victims then came forwards and Murphy, now aged 77, was convicted of seven counts of abuse against four more boys.

With the London Marathon set to take place this Sunday (April 21), plenty of people will be flocking to London in support of the major sporting event.

This weekend Thameslink is set to conduct planned engineering works affecting travel between some central London stations and Finsbury Park, affecting some services running to and from London.

Here’s everything you need to know:

Saturday (April 20) – Sunday (April 21)

As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles.

Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services.

These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community.

It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.

Over the Bank Holiday weekend, running from March 29 until April 1, Southeastern customers are being urged to check before travelling, as buses are set to replace trains across parts of the railway network in south London as well as Kent and Sussex.

The works, carried out by Network Rail, are part of a major upgrade scheme as part of a wider £89 million programme.

Which stations are affected?

Hither Green

Last Friday (March 15), The Sunday Times' expert panel unveiled London's 'Best Places to Live,' with Forest Hill crowned one of the winners, along with Crouch End, Little Venice, London Fields, Wimbledon Village, and the highest rated place to live in London, Clerkenwell.

As soon as I saw that Forest Hill had been crowned one of the top places, I couldn't resist the temptation to experience its renowned charm first hand.

Armed with a sense of adventure and a healthy dose of scepticism (because really, how amazing could it be?), I embarked on a day of exploration.

As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles.

Those ads you do see are predominantly from local businesses promoting local services.

These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience – the local community.

It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times.

Among those jailed were six men who were convicted of the murder of Michael Jonas in Penge and two men who were found guilty of murdering Charlie Bartolo and Kearne Solanke in Abbey Wood.

Meanwhile, a truck driver was jailed after he crashed into a bus stop in Blackheath and killed 14-year-old Logan Finch.

And in other news, a mum from Erith was jailed after she tried to cover up an XL Bully attack.

Here are the names and faces of South Londoners who are now behind bars.

Alagie Jobe, Hussain Bah, Sammie Shallangwa and Jake Debonsu

A 34-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the fire in south London.

The Metropolitan Police were called by London Fire Brigade to a multi-occupancy house in Glenister Park Road, Streatham, shortly after 7pm on Sunday, where they found a 49-year-old man dead inside.

On Monday a 34-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life.

She remains in custody at a south London police station.

The man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by family liaison officers.

Police have appealed for witnesses and said they are treating it as an isolated incident.