After one whirlwind year since first locking eyes in the villa, Love Island couple Uma Jammeh and Wil Anderson have taken the next step, getting engaged in sunny Mallorca. Their joyous announcement, complete with a sparkling pear‑shaped diamond ring and a cheeky Beyoncé lyric from Wil, has left fans and fellow Islanders celebrating this heartfelt milestone together.

Bernard Williams, known as “Papa B”, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after using his status in the Brixton community to deceive a vulnerable woman into spending over £13,000 on fake spiritual treatments, before sexually assaulting and raping her under the guise of removing deadly spirits from her body. Williams, 77, a long-time Brixton shopkeeper and self-styled spiritual healer, was found guilty at Harrow Crown Court of rape and two counts of sexual assault following an eight-day trial.

Aston Villa forward Leon Bailey has deactivated his Instagram account following the leak of a viral intimate video reportedly showing him with a woman who is not his long-time partner Stephanie Hope, prompting outrage and speculation online.

UK rapper, Russ Millions, marked his first anniversary with influencer Shemara London by gifting her a stylish 2023 Range Rover Evoque, unveiled in a TikTok video featuring Shemara, a bow‑covered bonnet, flowers, and heartfelt captions that have sparked celebration, debate and admiration alike.

Denis Kaate, the charismatic talent best known for his breakout in Mandem on the Wall, who later featured in The Weekend, BBC’s JPD and founded Dee’s House, has died aged 37. His passing marks a profound loss for Black British comedy and grassroots digital storytelling, reminding us of his creative spirit, representation and uplifting presence.

UK Influencer Balia Adare has publicly accused Gaia Mayfair, a high-end Greek restaurant, of racially profiling her and two Black friends after they were refused entry while their white friends were let in without question, also urging the public to hold the restaurant and its Nigerian owner accountable for allowing such discrimination to happen.