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Following the high-profile arrest and court appearance of Jake Davis, aka "Topiary," noted hacker groups LulzSec and Anonymous have posted a statement collecting bitcoins for the hacker-spokesman's defense.

Arsenal's pre-season woes continued on Sunday after they were held to a 1-1 draw by a Thierry Henry-inspired New York Red Bulls.

The Metropolitan police warned it will launch a harsh crackdown on troublemakers planning to attend this year's Notting Hill Carnival.Officials have said they will gather intelligence on troublemakers and London based gangs to find out about any planned trouble in the weeks leading up to the carnival, warning that officers from the Met's Territorial Support Group (TSG) will be executing search warrants across the capital.

The pick of today's Chelsea football transfer rumours, news, gossip and talk. All the latest transfer rumours surrounding Chelsea will be covered here.

All the latest transfer rumours from Tottenham Hotspur. The north London club are said to have been offered Lassana Diarra if they sell Gareth Bale to Real Madrid in 2013. The Daily Mirror claims that Chelsea is ready to make a final bid to land Luka Modric. Tottenham also rumoured to want to sign Bobby Zamora and Lyon midfielder Miralem Pjanic.

British police have detained a third suspected LulzSec member, meaning that if LulzSec's claims are true, up to half of the hacker group could already have been caught by the world's law enforcement.

All of the latest Real Madrid transfer rumours for August 1. Jose Mourinho is said to be ready to offer Tottenham Lassana Diarra this summer if the north London side agree to sell Gareth Bale in 2013. Chelsea are said to be ready to offer Real Madrid £25m for Kaka but the clubs pursuit of Neymar could come to an end after Santos’ President said he would report Real Madrid to FIFA.

The pick of today's Arsenal football transfer rumours, news, gossip and talk. All the latest transfer rumours surrounding Arsenal will be covered here.

All the latest transfer rumours from Stamford Bridge as Luka Modric is said to have ended his desire to join Chelsea after accepting Tottenham will not sell him to their London rivals. Manchester United are said to be monitoring the situation carefully. Chelsea are set to have talks with Javier Pastore’s agent over a possible £45m deal and Ray Wilkins have called on Fernando Torres to show more or risk being sold.

A three-day vintage festival I being held at London's Southbank this weekend to celebrate the music, fashion, film, art , design, and dance from the 1920s to the 1980s that has made Britain the world's creative and cultural.

Calvin Harris has been announced as special guest on Rihanna's record-breaking 'Loud' UK tour this Autumn.

A major clinical trial will investigate whether stem cells can be safely used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS), it has been revealed.If suitable, this new technique could effectively enable to slow, stop or even reverse the damage MS causes to the brain and spinal cord.The trial will be based on 150 patients, all coming from various European countries and is set to start later this year.

All the latest transfer rumours from White Hart Lane as Harry Redknapp is linked with moves for Ibrahim Afellay, and Mirko Vucinic. However, it seems as though the north London club have lost out in the race to sign Juan Mata with Arsenal said to be closing in on the player. Bolton is ready to offer Gary Cahill a new deal to scupper Tottenham’s attempts to sign the player.

Amy Winehouse’s father Mitch, 60, surprised crowds outside her Camden flat on Thursday (29 July) by handing out clothes, jewellery and trinkets that belonged to the late singer.

The pick of today's Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga football transfer rumours, news and gossip for 29 July, 2011. All the latest transfer rumours surrounding Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Roma, Barcelona and Real Madrid will be covered here.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is extending the hours of its wildly popular Costume Institute exhibition featuring the work of late designer Alexander McQueen.

As news emerged that diplomatic effort and negotiations to finally put an end to the five month conflict centred on the establishment of a five-man interim government led by the National Transitional Council (NTC), Col. Gaddafi it seems is still laughing at reports he would be prepared to step down.

A spokesman close to Amy Winehouse's record label has said that the late singer had recorded around 12 new songs which may now see the light of day.

Amy Winehouse's family believe her decision to stop drinking may have contributed to her death.

The Gaddafi regime was quick to condemn the UK for recognising the rebel National Transitional Council (NTC) as the "sole governmental authority" in Libya and Deputy foreign minister Khaled Kaim has hit back by saying the decision was "unprecedented in diplomatic history" and that he considered it "a stain on the forehead of Britain".

Chris Hune's file has been passed to prosecutors with reports that David Cameron is ready to replace the Energy Secretary.

The pick of today's Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga football transfer rumours, news and gossip for 28 July, 2011. All the latest transfer rumours surrounding Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Roma, Barcelona and Real Madrid will be covered here.

The UK police have issued a fresh statement reporting the arrest of a 19-year-old male for suspected involvement in Anonymous led hacks.

The late Alexander McQueen has left £50,000 in his £16m will so his pet dogs can be pampered for the rest of their lives.

Al-Megrahi, the man convicted of killing 270 people by bombing a Pan Am jet in 1988 was11 years later released from Greenock Prison by the Scottish government on compassionate grounds.

All of today’s transfer rumours from Inter Milan. The Italian giants are said to be readying a bid for Tottenham’s Gareth Bale and are close to signing Carlos Tevez from Manchester City. Manchester United are rumoured to be preparing one final bid to tempt Inter Milan to sell Wesley Sneijder.

Today's Cesc Fabregas football transfer rumours. AC Milan could beat Barcelona to the signature of Fabregas.

Tottenham ready to hijack Arsenal's bid for Juan Mata and have made contact with Barcelona concerning Ibrahim Afellay. In news surrounding departures from White Hart Lane, Jermain Defoe is linked with a £10m switch to Newcastle

Gaddafi is once again causing havoc it seems as coalition forces supporting the Nato-led operation in Libya appears to be at loggerheads with the International Criminal Court.Recent weeks have been marked by declaration from France, the U.K and the Rebels saying they could allow for Gaddafi to remain in Libya.

The foundation aims to help and support anyone suffering from drug related problems, and could include the induction of a rehabilitation centre.