Town and borough in north-west Surrey, England
Lando Norris has extended his McLaren contract to at least 2030, with a multi-year option beyond that date. The 26-year-old world champion has delivered McLaren’s first drivers’ title since 2008 and has won back-to-back races in the current season. He says he is “home” at McLaren and aims to keep winning with a team that has rebuilt to the front of Formula 1.
Pizza Express has conducted an internal inquiry into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s 2001 Woking visit, testing his alibi amid Virginia Giuffre’s allegations. BBC and Guardian reports say no evidence confirms or disproves the claim, while Mountbatten-Windsor denies any wrongdoing and remains under police investigation.
Seven properties in Edgelaw View, Gilmerton, are to be evacuated for six to eight weeks of precautionary groundworks, with families moved to temporary accommodation. Residents warn disruption could extend beyond the initial period, affecting schooling, transport, and finances as they await a permanent solution.
The Crown Prosecution Service has charged Steven Sansom and Adam Watson with attempted murder in relation to an incident at Belmarsh Prison in January 2025. The proceedings are active and the defendants will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 26 August. Sharif and Sara’s case has generated renewed attention to prison safety and the handling of violent offences within Category A facilities.
The government has expanded support to ease back-to-school costs, including free meals for all Universal Credit households, more free breakfast clubs, cheaper uniforms, and thousands of extra childcare places. The measures are aimed at reducing the burden on families as the new term starts, with potential savings of up to £1,200 per child depending on eligibility.