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SINGER/SONGWRITER JODIE AYSHA REVEALS HER CHART-TOPPING HIT 'HEARTBROKEN' HAS TURNED INTO 18-YEAR LEGAL NIGHTMARE

In 2004, teenagers and young adults around the country were vibing to 'Heartbroken' by T2 ft Jodie Aysha. While still at school herself, Aysha wrote the lyrics inspired by her sister’s breakup. The song reached No.2 in the UK charts, remained in the Top 40 for 46 weeks, and even climbed into the top 10 of the US dance charts. For Aysha, the early success was surreal.‍

CONSERVATIVES SAY NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL ‘SHOULD BE RUN BY CITY HALL AND BE TICKETED’

The City Hall Conservative group argues that the Greater London Authority must take over the organisation of the two-million-strong Notting Hill Carnival this Bank Holiday to secure safety, structure and funding. They propose ticketing linked to billing addresses, capacity limits, alternative funding, and even relocation to ensure the future viability of this iconic community celebration.
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BEMI OROJUOGUN, AKA 'BUS AUNTIE', DEBUTS HER BURBERRY AD COLLABORATION

In a move as unexpected as it is delightful, Burberry has cast TikTok’s beloved Bus Auntie, Bemi Orojuogun, as the face of its “Back to the City” campaign, offering a playful yet elegant homage to London’s spirit and heritage, guided by creative director Daniel Lee, complete with castmates, original soundtrack and a moving double-decker bus setting.
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NHS ADMIN WHO STOLE £80K FOR ONLINE LOVER IN NIGERIA AVOIDS JAIL

A 63-year-old NHS admin worker who stole £80,000 to send to her online boyfriend in Nigeria has been handed a suspended prison sentence, along with community service and mental health treatment.
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BLACK OWNED SOUTH LONDON PUB UNDER THREAT AS YOUNG'S GASTRO PUB BUYS ITS LAND

A much-loved South London pub and cultural hub is facing an uncertain future after pub giant Young’s acquired the building’s freehold. Owner Clement Ogbonnaya — founder of The Village People pub group, which also operates the celebrated Prince of Peckham — first sounded the alarm on July 28 in an Instagram video that quickly went viral. In it, he revealed he had been given what he described as an “unreal” deadline to buy the freehold from an unnamed pub company.
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KEMI BADENOCH RECALLS CONFRONTING CHEATING CLASSMATE AS A TEEN

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has revealed how, as a teenager, she openly accused a classmate of cheating during an exam — a move that ultimately led to his expulsion. In an in-depth interview with the BBC’s Amol Rajan, Badenoch said she was “about 14 or 15” when she stood up mid-test and declared, “He’s cheating — he’s the one doing it.” The accused pupil was later expelled.‍
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FRANCE, CANADA, MEXICO AND AUSTRALIA WARN THEIR CITIZENS THAT THE U.K. IS A 'DANGEROUS PLACE TO TRAVEL'

Several countries, including Australia, France, and the UAE, have issued updated travel warnings for the UK due to rising crime. In 2024, major crimes increased by 14%, with mobile phone theft being a key concern. As it stands, one phone is stolen every six minutes in London. Australia now advises citizens to “exercise a high degree of caution” when visiting the UK.
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DUBLIN TEEN WHO WAS LEFT BLINDED IN ONE EYE AFTER ATTACK DEEMS SENTENCING 'NOT FAIR'

Alanna Quinn Idris, who was left permanently blind in one eye after a brutal attack in Dublin in 2021, has called the six-year sentence given to her attacker “not fair”. The attacker, who instigated the assault by calling his cousin and two others, admitted to procuring the attack. Though he didn’t directly hit her, he led the assailants to the scene and also attacked her friend. Ms Quinn Idris said the sentence doesn’t reflect the lifelong impact of her injuries.
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MAN WHO ACCIDENTALLY THREW AWAY £740M IN BITCOIN GIVES UP SEARCH AFTER 12 YEARS

James Howells has officially abandoned his decade-long quest to recover a hard drive containing 8,000 bitcoins he mistakenly binned in 2013. Now worth $950 million, the loss has captivated the internet, with some predicting its value could hit $8 billion by 2030.
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76-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF POISONING KIDS AT SUMMER CAMP

Eight children fell ill at a summer camp in Stathern, Leicestershire, prompting their transfer to hospital as a precautionary measure. Authorities swiftly arrested a 76‑year‑old man at the site on suspicion of administering a noxious substance with intent to injure, aggrieve or annoy.
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