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A report into Gregg Wallace’s conduct has upheld 45 allegations, mostly involving inappropriate sexual language and one case of unwanted physical contact, linked to his time on MasterChef. Despite his autism diagnosis, the BBC and Banijay deemed his return to the show “untenable” and confirmed he would no longer work with the broadcaster. The BBC is yet to decide whether to air the upcoming MasterChef series, which was mostly filmed before his departure.

Bernard Williams, known as “Papa B”, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after using his status in the Brixton community to deceive a vulnerable woman into spending over £13,000 on fake spiritual treatments, before sexually assaulting and raping her under the guise of removing deadly spirits from her body. Williams, 77, a long-time Brixton shopkeeper and self-styled spiritual healer, was found guilty at Harrow Crown Court of rape and two counts of sexual assault following an eight-day trial.

The father of the 20-year-old man charged with the murder of Dr Fortune Gomo has spoken out in a viral TikTok, blaming mental health system failures for the tragedy. He claims authorities ignored repeated warnings about his son’s schizophrenia, sparking fierce debate around justice, accountability, and the safety of vulnerable communities in Dundee.

A former PE teacher has been charged with 13 sexual offences involving three children. Bronwen James, 29, from Chippenham, Wiltshire, appeared at Salisbury Magistrates’ Court to face the charges, which are alleged to have taken place over a three-year period. Wiltshire Police earlier confirmed that Bronwen James worked as a PE teacher at both Hardenhuish School in Chippenham and Bitterne Park School in Southampton.‍

TY FROM THE WYLD has been charged with the murder of Stephen Morrisson, the brother of grime artist Morrisson, who was fatally stabbed near a petrol station in Epping, Essex, on June 23, 2020. Stephen, 30, managed to exit his car but collapsed on the forecourt, where bystanders called for help. He later died in hospital from a stab wound to the liver. Former drill rapper TY recently made headlines after turning his life around and pursuing his interests in conservation.

UK Influencer Balia Adare has publicly accused Gaia Mayfair, a high-end Greek restaurant, of racially profiling her and two Black friends after they were refused entry while their white friends were let in without question, also urging the public to hold the restaurant and its Nigerian owner accountable for allowing such discrimination to happen.

Dr. Fortune Gomo, a 39-year-old scientist originally from Zimbabwe, was found fatally injured on a Dundee street and later died at the scene. A 20-year-old man, Kyler Rattray, has been charged with her murder and remains in custody. Dr. Gomo had recently started working at Scottish Water after earning her PhD from the University of Dundee. Her death has shocked both the local and Zimbabwean communities, prompting tributes, support efforts, and calls from police for calm and against online speculation as the investigation continues.

Marcus Fakana, the 19-year-old Londoner jailed in Dubai over a consensual relationship with a 17-year-old girl, has been released after receiving a royal pardon from the ruler of Dubai. His case sparked international concern and raised questions about harsh punishments for tourists in the UAE.

The BBC will no longer live-broadcast performances by artists flagged as high risk, following backlash over Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury set, which featured chants of “death, death to the IDF”. The move comes amid growing scrutiny over the broadcaster’s editorial standards, with senior leadership pledging reforms and critics calling for accountability after what’s been labelled a serious lapse in judgment.