A 77-year-old woman was found pushing the severely decomposed remains of her daughter in a wheelchair around Walthamstow town centre, 14 months after her death. Tracey Turnell’s body was so decayed that her organs had turned to powder. Neighbours had reported foul smells for months, but authorities failed to intervene. Diagnosed with prolonged grief disorder and a brain tumour, Joan Turnell was deemed unfit to give evidence in court and was not prosecuted.

Drill rapper Digga D has been sentenced to three years and 11 months for supplying 50kg of cannabis. A judge ruled that while he and his friends consumed some of the drugs, the majority was sold on. Despite claims that he has “reflected” in prison, police reports noted 17 disciplinary breaches. Having already served 11 months since his arrest, he is expected to be released in late 2025 or early 2026.

A 12-year-old girl tragically died after drinking a milkshake contaminated with tree nuts at a café in south-east London.

A group of supporters of convicted child killer Lucy Letby gathered at The Windmill in Clapham Common to mark her 35th birthday, sparking outrage.

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has raised fresh concerns over the online sale of weight-loss injections such as Wegovy and Mounjaro, urging regulators to introduce stricter safeguards to protect patient safety.

Rap duo Krept & Konan have launched Saveways, a 15,000 sq ft supermarket in Croydon tailored to meet the needs of black, Asian, and ethnic communities. The store, co-founded with hospitality entrepreneur Kaysor Ali, aims to set a “new benchmark in the UK ethnic grocery market.”