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Micheal Ward, 27-year-old BAFTA-winning actor known for roles in Top Boy, Small Axe, and Eddington, has appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court facing two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He has been granted conditional bail and is due to appear next at Snaresbrook Crown Court on 25 September. Ward, who denies the charges, says he has fully cooperated with the police and maintains his faith that the legal process will eventually clear his name.

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.

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.