A much-loved local hero, Bukayo Saka has personally handed out over a thousand school uniforms at four schools in his home borough of Ealing, including Edward Betham Primary and Greenford High, where he was once a pupil. His surprise appearance brought smiles, autographs and photos, a heartfelt gesture offering relief to families amid rising living costs.

Seven Harrow Road Boys gang members have been sentenced to a combined 116 years after plotting to obtain firearms to target rapper Digga D amid escalating postcode gang feuds. A further defendant received two years for smuggling a mobile phone into prison.

Piers Morgan sparked outrage when he claimed Beyoncé was “culturally appropriating” Marilyn Monroe by evoking her distinctive style in a new Levi’s ad, which sees the singer in bedazzled denim and platinum curls. His remark, intended as a joke, triggered backlash from fans who accused him of missing the nuance and professionalism of artistic homage.

Former Arsenal player, Thomas Partey, has been granted conditional bail after facing five rape charges and one of sexual assault involving three women. He denies all accusations, must adhere to strict travel and contact restrictions, and is next scheduled to appear at the Old Bailey on 2 September 2025.

Jay Blades, who rose to fame presenting BBC’s The Repair Shop, has been charged with two counts of rape by West Mercia Police. The 55-year-old is set to appear at Telford Magistrates’ Court on 13 August 2025 following a formal investigation into allegations made against him earlier this year.

Eight children fell ill at a summer camp in Stathern, Leicestershire, prompting their transfer to hospital as a precautionary measure. Authorities swiftly arrested a 76‑year‑old man at the site on suspicion of administering a noxious substance with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy.