Peter Gruen News Today

Explore the attack on SF Giants fan Bryan Stow at Dodger Stadium that put a spotlight on sports fan violence in, "True Crime: Beaten at the Ballpark."

The attack on Bryan Stow at Dodger Stadium stunned baseball fans and placed a spotlight on sports fan violence.

From: Peter Gruen, Leeds.

Submitting... May I share a couple of reflections with readers from a less intense position, not being part of the frenzy of election week? In my view the vast majority of elected members of all political groups are ‘in it’ to help their constituents and to make a positive difference to their lives. They work hard, long hours and all week including weekends. Unlike MPs, unless they are at the top of the authority, they don’t have personal support or an office. Many, certainly I have, atte...

LEEDS Council has been urged to make car parking in the city centre free again after lockdown, in a bid to boost trade. The local authority scrapped charges for more than three months last year and later offered discounted parking when they were reintroduced during the summer. NHS staff and frontline social care workers are still entitled to free parking. But councillors have now suggested that the perk be reinstated for everyone to entice shoppers back to the high street, once the late...