A Tesco shopper’s attempt to enjoy a quiet drink in the park took an unexpected turn after he realised he had bought alcohol-free gin and tonic. The customer called 999 in frustration, prompting Hertfordshire Police to release the unusual conversation as a reminder about when emergency services should, and should not, be contacted for help.

Digga D has addressed fans calling for him to return to his old lifestyle, explaining the trauma, loss and fear he associates with his past. The UK rapper said he now wants to focus on positivity, enjoying life, travelling and showing a different side of himself, while rejecting calls for more violent or street focused music.

Meghan Markle is reportedly in talks to join Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen for its third season, potentially marking a major return to acting after stepping away from the industry.

A former teacher has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after admitting to sexually abusing a teenage boy while acting as his private tutor. Emily Drury, 26, appeared before Lincoln Crown Court after pleading guilty to five counts of sexual activity with a child. The offences took place between May and June last year when the boy, aged 15, was preparing for his GCSE examinations.

A convicted robber who managed to escape lawful custody twice within a matter of days before fleeing to France has been handed an additional prison sentence. Daniel Boakye, 21, who performs under the rap name Dsavv, was sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court after admitting two counts of escaping lawful custody. The court heard that his dramatic attempts to evade authorities sparked an international manhunt before he was eventually located and arrested in Brittany, France.

Russia has warned Britain it could face “consequences” over reports that British-made drones have been used by Ukraine in strikes deep inside Russian territory. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has rejected the warning, insisting the UK will continue supporting Ukraine. As tensions rise, here is what sparked the latest confrontation and what it could mean for Britain.