MP probed over ‘sexual assault’ at A-list Groucho Club

As the August Bank Holiday approaches, shoppers planning to visit supermarkets should check local opening hours, as many stores, including ASDA, Co-op, Aldi, and Tesco, will have varying schedules. Most larger supermarkets will operate during normal hours, while smaller branches may close earlier; it’s advisable to use store locators for the latest information. Want More Context? 🔎

Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir, "Nobody's Girl," will be released on October 21, detailing her experiences of abuse by Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Prince Andrew, among others. The 400-page book aims to shed light on systemic failures in trafficking and amplify Giuffre's advocacy for justice, following her out-of-court settlement with Prince Andrew in 2022. Want More Context? 🔎

This summer in the UK has seen extreme weather, including heatwaves, hosepipe bans, flooding, and Storm Floris, leading to record warmth with the second-hottest June and fifth-hottest July on record. As perceptions of British summers shift due to climate change, the question arises whether the traditional view of mixed summers should be revised in light of these changes. Want More Context? 🔎

Ten child protection organizations have urgently written to the home secretary, expressing alarm over the exclusion of child sexual abuse from the government's violence against women and girls strategy, as highlighted in a recent Sky News report. They emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach to address all forms of violence against children and women. Want More Context? 🔎

Three children were hospitalized after being struck by a reversing car in west Belfast, leading to the arrest of a 37-year-old man on charges including driving under the influence and dangerous driving. This incident follows a tragic case in Kent where a toddler was killed by a car, prompting police to arrest a man in his 20s on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Want More Context? 🔎

The Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street party celebrating Caribbean culture, kicked off with vibrant costumes, music, and the J’ouvert celebration on August 24, 2025, and will continue through August 26. Despite the festive atmosphere, police reported 140 arrests, including for assaults on officers, and raised concerns over the use of live facial recognition technology during the event, which the Equality and Human Rights Commission claims breaches human rights law. Want More Context? 🔎