ENSLAVED BLACK MANCUNIANS TO BE HONOURED WITH MEMORIAL AT MANCHESTER CATHEDRAL

A 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother has been arrested after authorities allegedly discovered 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside fake plantain peels in her luggage. The unusual case has sparked widespread debate online, with many questioning whether the elderly woman may have been exploited by organised criminals.

Manchester’s history has deep and multifaceted ties to Britain’s slave trade. Now, records uncovered by Manchester Cathedral have given historians a rare glimpse into the life of an enslaved teenager in Georgian England. Today, that teenager and others like her are set to be honoured by the cathedral.

A TikTok user has gone viral after sharing the devastating reality of his ketamine addiction, recording himself while sitting on a bucket in an alley because he said he could no longer control his bowels. His candid warning has sparked widespread discussion about the long-term effects of the drug.

West Midlands Police have responded after footage of an arrest in Birmingham city centre sparked widespread debate across social media. The force has defended the actions of its officers, confirming one man has been charged with assaulting a police officer following an incident on Broad Street that remains before the courts.

Millions of people across the UK may have unknowingly eaten doner kebabs containing very little lamb after an investigation uncovered widespread food fraud. DNA testing found some products labelled as predominantly lamb actually contained goat, animal skin and fat, prompting comparisons to the 2013 horsemeat scandal.

After what already feels like a relentless start to summer, the UK is bracing for another spell of scorching temperatures, with forecasters predicting a third heatwave could arrive as early as next week. While it is not expected to match June's record-breaking highs, temperatures could still exceed 30°C.

Lloyds Banking Group is set to retire the Halifax brand, bringing an end to the 173-year-old name that has long been a fixture of UK high streets.

Gabrielle Carrington, 29, has reportedly shared a message from prison, thanking family, friends, and supporters who have continued to stand by her while she remains in custody awaiting trial. In a Snapchat post that has circulated online, Carrington expressed gratitude to those supporting her throughout the legal proceedings.

As the trial involving actor Michael Ward continues, content creator Murad Murali has shared a breakdown of what was reportedly presented during the second day of proceedings. According to his account, the defense highlighted a series of messages and interactions between Ward and the complainant following the alleged incident, arguing that they support the position that the relationship was consensual.