Reports circulating on social media claim that influential UK grime artist Dot Rotten, born Joseph Ellis-Stephenson, has died at the age of 37. Known for his distinctive production style and melodic hooks, the London-born musician played a significant role in shaping the early 2010s grime and UK rap scene. He worked with major artists and left a lasting imprint on British music culture. As fans and fellow artists react online, many are reflecting on his legacy and the impact he had on the genre.

Ian Huntley, the former school caretaker convicted of murdering two ten year old girls in the notorious Soham case, has died after being seriously injured in a prison attack. The 52 year old had been receiving treatment in hospital after being found with severe injuries following an assault inside a high security prison.

Antonia Bettridge, a British yoga instructor who relocated from the UK to Dubai for a new life, is now facing the possibility of life in prison after allegedly being caught with drugs.

The BBC has suggested the cost of the TV licence fee could be reduced in the future if more households begin paying it. The proposal comes as the number of people paying the annual fee continues to decline, forcing the broadcaster to rethink how it funds its services.

A jury has been told that three boys are accused of taking turns raping a 13 year old girl in bushes near a tram stop in Rochdale, with prosecutors saying part of the incident was filmed on a mobile phone and shared among the boys and others. The defendants, who were aged between 12 and 14 at the time, deny all charges.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has approved plans to ban vehicles from London’s busiest shopping street and one of the most globally renowned retail destinations, Oxford Street.