Oasis has released a stripped-back acoustic version of their iconic track "Morning Glory," offering fans a fresh take on the classic ahead of the 30th anniversary deluxe edition of their seminal 1995 album. The unplugged rendition, produced and mixed by Noel Gallagher and engineer Callum Marinho using the original master recordings, showcases Liam Gallagher's vocals against a backdrop of acoustic guitar and tambourine, with a mid-song piano break adding a jazzy interlude to the arrangement.

The track is part of a special collection featuring acoustic versions of five fan favorites from the album, including "Cast No Shadow," "Wonderwall," "Champagne Supernova," and the previously released "Acquiesce." These unplugged recordings will appear as bonus tracks on the (What's The Story) Morning Glory? (30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition), set for release on October 3 via Big Brother Recordings. The deluxe edition is currently available for pre-order, with the new "Morning Glory (Unplugged)" accompanied by a visualiser highlighting the refreshed sonic landscape.

Originally released in 1995, (What's The Story) Morning Glory? cemented Oasis as global icons, delivering timeless anthems that have sold over 22 million copies worldwide. The album remains the UK's third best-selling studio album of all time and was recently named the Official Most Streamed Album of the '90s. The 30th anniversary reissue includes the original tracklisting alongside the five unplugged bonus tracks, providing both nostalgia and new material for dedicated fans.

The release comes as Oasis continues their sold-out reunion tour, with upcoming shows at London's Wembley Stadium this weekend before moving to South Korea, Japan, Australia, and South America. The tour has already included a successful North American run and multiple nights at Wembley, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the Britpop legends as they celebrate three decades of musical influence.

London's Metropolitan Police has reversed its longstanding position on grooming gangs in the capital, acknowledging for the first time that it has multiple active investigations into group-based child sexual exploitation. The shift came after an investigation by MyLondon and The Daily Express challenged official statements from both police leadership and Mayor Sadiq Khan, who had consistently maintained there were "no reports" or "no indication" of Rochdale or Rotherham-style rape gangs operating in London.

The investigation uncovered evidence from four separate His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services reports spanning 2016 to 2025 that documented at least six potential victims of grooming gang abuse. These case studies, which the Mayor of London personally responded to according to public statements, described children as young as 13 being exploited by groups of predatory men. The reports detailed how girls were plied with drugs and alcohol, raped in hotels by multiple perpetrators, and subjected to life-threatening situations.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley revealed to Assembly Members at City Hall that the force now acknowledges a "steady flow" of live multi-offender child sexual exploitation investigations and a "very significant" number of historic cases requiring reinvestigation. The commissioner estimated these reviews would cost "millions of pounds a year, for several years" to properly investigate, contradicting previous assertions that the force had "not seen" such cases in London.

Political figures including Reform UK MP Lee Anderson and Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp have criticized the mayor's handling of the situation, with Anderson stating there is "real, credible evidence that grooming gangs exist in London" and Philp alleging that Khan is "facilitating a cover-up." A spokesman for the mayor maintained that Khan has "always been clear that the safety of Londoners is his top priority" and remains "committed to doing all he can to protect children in London."