GOVERNMENT INVESTS £7M IN DNA PROFILING TOOL TO CATCH RAPISTS AND SEX OFFENDERS

Brendan Nwabichie, a Teesside University student and carer, purchased a new Peugeot SUV after his car was destroyed in riots. A GoFundMe campaign raised over £60,000, surpassing its initial £3,000 goal. However, the process wasn't without controversy, as Brendan faced backlash over the allocation of funds. Despite this, he remains grateful and plans to donate 20% of the funds to charity.

Four individuals have been jailed for forging over 2,000 marriage certificates to help Nigerian nationals remain in the UK illegally. The group, sentenced at Woolwich Crown Court, London, operated between 2019 and 2023, making fraudulent EU Settlement Scheme applications. The Home Office investigation uncovered the organised crime group's extensive operation, leading to sentences ranging from nine months to six years.

A Chinese money laundering gang has been jailed for operating a £55 million illegal money operation out of Hackney. Seven members were sentenced to a total of 24 years and 11 months in prison following hearings at Snaresbrook Crown Court. The gang used unregistered money service businesses and currency exchanges to launder large sums of money, with sentences ranging from 11 months to 12 years for various offences involving conspiracy to launder money and possessing criminal property.

The Notting Hill Carnival will “boost the economy by £396 million” according to a study commissioned by the Voice Newspaper.

Nathaniel Mortley, also known as Natty Can Cook, has transformed his life from a troubled past into a promising culinary career. After being stabbed at 16 and serving time at HMP Brixton, he discovered his passion for cooking through the Clink charity’s rehabilitation programme. Now, Mortley is taking on a permanent residency at the Greyhound Pub in Peckham, where he’s serving up Caribbean-inspired dishes with a French twist. Mortley’s journey is not just about his love for food but also about giving back to the community, as he plans to launch a charity to help others in need of a second chance. His story is a powerful example of resilience and the transformative power of opportunity.

Jermaine Jenas, former footballer and presenter for "The One Show" and "Match of the Day," has been dismissed by the BBC following complaints regarding his workplace conduct. The BBC terminated Jenas's contract earlier this week after allegations involving inappropriate digital communications were raised.

The UK government has activated "Operation Early Dawn," an emergency measure to address prison overcrowding in Northern England. Defendants will be held in police cells until prison spaces are available. The initiative, covering regions like Yorkshire, Manchester, and Merseyside, was triggered by a surge in sentences following recent riots. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer defended the decision, blaming a lack of prison capacity inherited from the previous government.

Kaydell Brown, a 38-year-old mother of two from Sheffield, tragically died during cosmetic surgery in Istanbul. After being lured by cut-price offers and aggressive marketing from Clinic Expert, Kaydell underwent a “Mummy MOT” procedure, including a Brazilian butt lift, but never recovered. Her sister Leanne, who was with her in Turkey, was shocked to find parts of Kaydell's organs missing when her body was returned to the UK. The clinic has denied responsibility, stating no organ trauma was found.

The mother of a 13-year-old who died after drinking a single sip of a Costa Coffee hot chocolate has heavily criticised food and drink outlets for treating allergy training as a "tick box exercise.