A much-loved South London pub and cultural hub is facing an uncertain future after pub giant Young’s acquired the building’s freehold. Owner Clement Ogbonnaya — founder of The Village People pub group, which also operates the celebrated Prince of Peckham — first sounded the alarm on July 28 in an Instagram video that quickly went viral. In it, he revealed he had been given what he described as an “unreal” deadline to buy the freehold from an unnamed pub company.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has revealed how, as a teenager, she openly accused a classmate of cheating during an exam — a move that ultimately led to his expulsion. In an in-depth interview with the BBC’s Amol Rajan, Badenoch said she was “about 14 or 15” when she stood up mid-test and declared, “He’s cheating — he’s the one doing it.” The accused pupil was later expelled.‍

Ghana’s music industry has been plunged into mourning following the passing of legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba, who died this morning (26/7/2025) at The Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra after a short illness. He was 60 years old. A statement from his family, released through their legal counsel Baba Jamal & Associates, confirmed his death and appealed for privacy during this period of grief.

Pop star Lily Allen has sparked a wave of intense debate after revealing she’s lost track of how many abortions she’s had, admitting candidly, “I used to get pregnant all the time.” Speaking with longtime friend and former TV presenter Miquita Oliver on their joint podcast Miss Me?, the 40-year-old singer opened up in unfiltered detail about her reproductive past. Allen, who has two children, said she’s now on her “third or fourth” contraceptive coil, describing her pre-IUD life as a “complete disaster area.”

The football world is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother André Silva, who were both killed in a devastating car crash on Wednesday night. The funeral for the two brothers is scheduled to take place tomorrow morning in their hometown of Gondomar, near Porto, Portugal. Jota, 28, tragically lost his life when a tyre on his Lamborghini burst, causing the car to veer off the road and ignite in flames.

Despite being embroiled in a messy custody battle with her ex, Halle Bailey appears to be soaking up the summer sun—and some romance—during a scenic getaway in Italy. The Little Mermaid star has had a turbulent few months. Back in May, Bailey was granted a restraining order against DDG, the father of her son, Halo. She accused the rapper of violently assaulting her during a custody exchange in January, which reportedly left her with visible injuries, including bruises and a chipped tooth.