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Rebecca Vieira, influencer and ex-wife of Love Island star Marcel Somerville, celebrated her 30th birthday with lavish gifts from her mystery new partner, including roses, Louis Vuitton, jewellery and a fat stack of cash. Recently, she teased fans with romantic snaps from a luxury getaway, where the pair sported matching finger tattoos. Her new romance comes just over a year after her split from Marcel, which followed revelations of her affair with US rapper Slim Jxmmi. The identity of her new beau remains unconfirmed.

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.

Whitney Adebayo accused ex-boyfriend Lochan Nowacki of calling her skin “dirty” during their relationship, a claim she made in a now-deleted post. After facing backlash online, Whitney’s sister shared alleged messages from Lochan apologising for crossing the line with a “joke.” The pair split in April, with Whitney saying Lochan left her despite praising the woman she’d grown into.

The Daily Mail has come under intense criticism after publishing a headline claiming Chloe Kelly is "the perfect antidote to the colossal egos of miserable Marcus Rashford and co", critics accuse the newspaper of long standing harassment of Rashford and say the divisive framing has reignited calls for more respectful media coverage.

Comedian Mo Gilligan has been accused by a woman of abandoning their 18-month-old son. In a video, a woman called Selina claimed Mo rejected fatherhood, requested a DNA test, and hasn’t acknowledged their child since birth. She expressed anger over his alleged new girlfriend’s pregnancy and his public “nice guy” image. Social media reacted with mixed views, some criticising Mo and others questioning the woman's choices and motivations in airing the issue publicly.