A teenage boy has tragically died and his close friend remains in a critical condition after a suspected e-bike explosion sparked a devastating fire at a flat in south London. Sixteen-year-old Tommy Ballay-Dean, described as a talented and much-loved young footballer, lost his life after a blaze broke out at a home on Coopers Road in Southwark on Wednesday afternoon.

Actor and filmmaker Noel Clarke has been arrested in connection with a historic allegation of attempted rape, police confirmed today. The 50-year-old was also detained on suspicion of exposure and sexual assault involving inappropriate touching. The allegations relate to an incident reported to have taken place in London in 2007. A female complainant alleges Clarke committed a series of offences against her at the time.

A former prison officer has been sentenced to prison after forming inappropriate romantic relationships with two inmates and becoming involved in a plan to smuggle drugs into a correctional facility. Isabelle Dale, 23, abused her position while working at HMP Coldingley in Surrey by engaging in secret relationships with prisoners Shahid Sharif and Connor Money. A court heard that Dale pledged her “undying love” to both men during her time as an officer.

Brooklyn Beckham has publicly addressed his long-running family dispute for the first time, launching a deeply personal and critical statement aimed at his parents, David and Victoria Beckham.

Kamaru Usman has issued a public apology after footage of a private FaceTime conversation with Anthony Joshua surfaced online, sparking criticism online. The call took place in the immediate aftermath of a tragic road traffic accident near Lagos, Nigeria, last week. Joshua was a passenger in a Lexus SUV that collided with a stationary truck on a major expressway.

Mya Mills has officially recently turned heads after debuting a neck tattoo while attending an NBA game to support her boyfriend, San Antonio Spurs star Jeremy Sochan, making it clear the pair are stronger than ever. Mills shared photos on Instagram attending her 22-year-old basketball player's game and showed off Sohan's initials on her neck.‍