ENSLAVED BLACK MANCUNIANS TO BE HONOURED WITH MEMORIAL AT MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL

A south London railway station will continue carrying Jude Bellingham's name through Sunday after the England midfielder's standout World Cup performance. Originally planned as a one-day tribute, Thameslink has extended the temporary renaming following England's victory over Mexico, delighting football fans and sparking plenty of reaction across social media.

The trial of BAFTA-winning actor Micheal Ward continues at Snaresbrook Crown Court, with the Top Boy star taking to the witness box to deny all allegations against him. Proceedings began on 30 June, with prosecutors alleging Ward raped and sexually assaulted a woman after the pair met during a night out in east London on New Year's Day in 2023.

Social media personality Lani Good has spoken out after being questioned in person over her support for England's national football team, saying online opinions should stay on social media and not spill into everyday interactions. Her comments have reignited discussion around identity, nationality and what it means to support England.

Legendary UK rapper Giggs has revealed he is building a new school and assessment centre for neurodivergent children, giving supporters a first look inside the ambitious and impactful project.

British entrepreneur Emma Grede has spoken out after facing claims that her business success was the result of marrying a wealthy man. In a candid video shared on social media, the businesswoman defended her career, rejected the criticism and urged people to stop diminishing the achievements of successful women.

Former Love Island contestant Shaughna Phillips has shared her experience of reporting an alleged sexual assault for the first time, following the conclusion of criminal proceedings. In a candid statement, she reflected on the investigation, two trials, the verdicts reached and why she says she would still choose to speak out.

After social media became convinced that the footballer mentioned in Mandi Vakili's latest podcast story was Eberechi Eze, Mandi has now stepped into The Shade Borough's comments to shut those rumours down. The clarification has sparked fresh debate online, while the identity of the mystery player remains unknown.

Love Island UK's latest Casa Amor recoupling has sparked a wave of reactions online after Simba Kudyiwa chose to return to the main villa with bombshell Mara, bringing his budding romance with Angelista Gunda to an abrupt end. Casa Amor is known for testing even the strongest couples, separating islanders and introducing new contestants in a bid to tempt them away from their existing connections. T

Adult content creator and performer Lily Phillips and her boyfriend, Sam, recently opened up about their relationship during a podcast. Lily, 24, first made headlines in 2024 after a controversial challenge involving 101 men catapulted her into the spotlight. The viral stunt later became the focus of Josh Pieters’ documentary I Slept with 101 Men in One Day, turning her into one of the internet’s most talked-about adult creators.‍