Local athlete Andrew Satchwell paid tribute to the organisers and described the atmosphere as "superb".

BBC: Three Graces

Mr Satchwell said the race was "blisteringly hot" but had a "brilliant atmosphere".

BBC: Three Graces

But Bob Satchwell, director of the Society of Editors, said the Lord Chancellor agreed that the best way to deal with the problem was through self-regulation.

BBC: Barrymore lawyer attacks tabloids

Without wanting to comment on the Lubbock case, Mr Satchwell said lawyers sometimes tried to protect their client by not revealing facts that could harm their interest.

BBC: Barrymore lawyer attacks tabloids

However, Bob Satchwell, executive director of the Society of Editors, a group which campaigns for media freedom, argued that in the case of Hall "publication after arrest led to people coming forward".

BBC: Arrest anonymity not simple, says PM David Cameron

Bob Satchwell, executive director of the Society of Editors said he hoped any British politician would hesitate before doing anything that "might in the slightest way threaten the freedom of the media".

BBC: Leveson report: New body to curb press 'havoc'

Bob Satchwell, executive director of the Society of Editors, said he sympathised with Kate and Gerry McCann and acknowledged they were correctly compensated under libel laws but disagreed with their views on new press regulation plans.

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