A 19-year-old British woman, Erihanna Sackor, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after arriving at Heathrow Airport on 2 June with 14 kg of vacuum-sealed cannabis concealed in her suitcase. The court heard how she was lured to Thailand with an all-expenses paid trip and promised £20,000 to smuggle the Class B drug into the UK.

Screenshots from a 2021 WhatsApp conversation between Fredo and an unnamed contact have surfaced online, prompting fresh intrigue into the relationship between Fredo and Dave, their collaborations and personal tensions, as Fredo complains about Dave’s managers allegedly speaking on his behalf, a bet over a watch, a planned album drop, and emotional phone calls that reveal vulnerability.

In a significant ruling handed down on 22 August 2025, the UK High Court dismissed Noel Clarke’s libel action against Guardian News & Media concerning reporting of alleged sexual misconduct. Clarke, best known for his roles in Kidulthood and Doctor Who, had sought damages of up to £70 million, arguing that the accusations published in a series of articles and a podcast were false and part of a broader conspiracy targeting him.

Campaigners are renewing a plea for a UK-wide prohibition of smacking after new polling reveals a striking shift in public opinion, notably among younger generations. Just 24 hours ago, charity voices and health experts urged ministers to abolish the “reasonable punishment” defence. With Gen Z overwhelmingly opposed, momentum is building for legislative reform.

A woman from Texas, who was reported missing by her family, has resurfaced deep in the woods near Jedburgh, Scotland, where she lives under the name Asnat, Lady Safi. She has become the handmaiden of a self-styled “African” tribe that claims descent from Hebrew ancestors and rejects UK laws, pursuing what they call a spiritual pilgrimage.

The City Hall Conservative group argues that the Greater London Authority must take over the organisation of the two-million-strong Notting Hill Carnival this Bank Holiday to secure safety, structure and funding. They propose ticketing linked to billing addresses, capacity limits, alternative funding, and even relocation to ensure the future viability of this iconic community celebration.