BBC News
Multiple fires destroy homes and cause devastation in West Midlands
The region's fire chief says the service took thousands of 999 calls across "one of the most significant" incidents in its history.
Watch: Aerial footage shows homes engulfed in flames in Stourbridge
Multiple fires burned across the West Midlands and destroyed homes.
Two seriously hurt as passenger train derails in East Sussex
"It was pandemonium... I could feel the carriage rocking," says one passenger who was on the train with his six-year-old daughter.
Engine parts smashed Ryanair window that man's head was sucked out of, report says
A preliminary report by US investigators says an engine fan blade broke on last month's flight from Greece to Germany.
BBC Verify speaks to woman who filmed ICE agent pointing gun at her
BBC Verify has examined footage shared by a Virginia woman in which an ICE agent points his gun at her.
Count Binface has taken on three PMs and lost - but could this be his best ever performance?
The self-styled intergalactic space warrior wears a giant silver bin on his head and a silver cloak.
You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
The Papers: 'Houses burn and train derails on hottest day' and 'Britain on fire'
Many of today's papers lead coverage with the fires and train derailment under headlines about Thursday being the hottest day.
'I worked really hard and it paid off': Elation, nerves and proud parents as students get results
A Ukrainian refugee, a firefighter and triplets are among the students reacting to their results.
Big Issue says vendors struggling as sales hit by heatwaves
Sales have fallen by as much as 30% in some areas of the UK as people retreat from the heat.
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs
A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.
Ice cream man hit with noise complaint over van's music
Mark Edwards says he will now beep his horn in the evenings, as he cannot play his music.
Conditions on US aircraft carrier at sea for more than 250 days raise alarms
Thousands of sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
Romania shuts only nuclear plant as heat causes huge drop in Danube River level
The Cernavodă plant, which produces 20% of Romania's electricity, is not expected to be restarted within the next 10 days.
Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk
Single-use grills pose a "significant risk to the public" in current drought and heatwave conditions, the government warns.
Chris Mason: Where does this unorthodox by-election victory leave Nigel Farage?
As expected, the Reform UK leader easily won the Clacton by-election but was nowhere to be seen after the result.
Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ballroom work to continue
Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.
Prisoners charged over attack on Sara Sharif's father
Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, are also charged with other offences relating to the Belmarsh Prison incident.
Glastonbury festival organiser dismisses rumours that Madonna will headline in 2027
Emily Eavis says the festival has booked its headliners, but the Queen of Pop is "definitely not" among them.
Watch: Moment €9m worth of art stolen from Italy museum
Police released the CCTV footage after the art, which was stolen in March, was recovered.
'Glam helps mentality' says sprinter Amy Hunt, but can it give you that winning edge?
Sprinter Amy Hunt has been showing off her nails at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
What we know so far about the West Midlands fires
Several fires swept across the West Midlands on Thursday destroying homes and forcing residents to flee.
I got an £89 refund – how to cancel and avoid unwanted subscriptions
After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.
What do people in Clacton think of Farage's by-election win?
The Reform leader wins the by-election he triggered, and gains more votes than last time.
Instagram accounts fuelling Ceuta migrant crisis with paid advice for help to cross
BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence.
You got hold of eclipse glasses just in time - here's what to do with them now
Solar specs are tricky to recycle because of their lenses, so here are three things to do instead.
Weekly quiz: What was used to smuggle Donald Trump off Air Force One?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
Eurovision proposes new rules to reduce political voting
Organisers reportedly say politically motivated voting is "persistent" and is seen as "deeply worrying".
Builders unearth €9m gold stash sealed in walls of Belgian property
Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.
UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.
Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers
The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030.
Count Binface to perform at Fringe after by-election defeat
The alter ego of comedian Jon Harvey finished second to Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election.
Bournemouth Echo
Rugby and music festival tackling mental health hailed huge success
First Ever PorkFest Sets New Standard as Dorset Community Raises Major Funds for Looseheadz
Spies, symphonies and a silver jubilee when The New Forest Post celebrated 25 years
Discover the forgotten history of The New Forest Post with these nostalgic photos from their 2006 silver jubilee Jame Bond party at Broadlands estate.
'Bournemouth must choose progress - it is not a town in decline'
We have talked about Bournemouth’s potential. We have discussed practical action.
Supported-living provider’s ‘exceptional’ independence work praised by CQC
The Pines Home Care, based at Cornerways House in School Lane, Ringwood, received an overall “Good” rating from the Care Quality Commission.
Proposal to tackle traffic and cut car dependency across BCP area given green light
Councillors have approved a proposal to tackle congestion, cut car dependency, and improve air quality across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
Christchurch accused of owning 'bomb' had 'extreme views', court hears
A Christchurch man accused of possessing a "bomb" held "extreme views", while terrorism charges are being considered, a court heard.
Crowds share rare eclipse moment at various Dorset coastal and country beauty spots
Dorset's coastlines and countryside beauty spots were filled with excitement as crowds gathered to the watch as the celestial shadow slowly covered the county.
Huntswoman 'battered saboteur with mobile phone before knocking her over with horse'
A huntswoman allegedly hit a female saboteur with her mobile phone before knocking her over with her horse, a court heard.
Man caused actual bodily harm to woman after BIC assault - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
WATCH - London fire engines race to huge heathland blaze under police escort
London fire engines raced to Hampshire under police escort to help tackle the devastating heath fire.
UK travel company enters liquidation after 10 years with no new bookings offered
Firefly Holidays offered high-quality trips to holiday villages, camping resorts, ski resorts and more across the likes of France, Spain and Italy.
Coastguards call for vote of no confidence in chief executive
Almost 600 coastguards have called for a vote of no confidence in the chief executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Dorset MP launches petition after £17m taken away from local dentistry budget
Vikki Slade, the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, is calling for legal protections to ensure all NHS dentistry funding is spent as intended
Hunt for witness after 13-year-old girl 'assaulted' by teenagers
A 13-year-old girl was injured in an assault involving two teenage girls in Wareham.
Former care home plans recommended for approval despite raft of objections
Plans to redevelop a former care home into sheltered accommodation is recommended for approval despite more than 70 objections from locals.
Bournemouth football club submits plans to install artificial pitch
A Bournemouth football club wants to make big changes to its facilities.
Firefighters return to Blandford fields after large blaze
Firefighters remain at the scene of a large blaze to carry out further checks after it spread across three fields in Blandford.
Bournemouth University seeks planning permission for car parks to be used by public
Bournemouth University has sought retrospective planning permission for its car parks to be used by the public and university
Specialist toilet re-opens after year-long closure caused by anti-social behaviour
A specialist toilet for people with severe disabilities has reopened after being closed for a year
Redknapp neighbours’ £6m Sandbanks demolition plans spark controversy
The new next door neighbours of Harry and Sandra Redknapp have sparked controversy with plans to demolish the £6m harbourside house they have just bought.
Dorset candidate gets just 10 votes in Clacton by-election
The leader of Everyone is God Party has failed to be elected the MP for Clacton in Thursday’s by-election (August 13) — coming forth last and losing his £500 deposit in the process
Residents organise meeting over 'concerns' about overnight camper van stays
Residents around Southbourne and Boscombe are set to hold a meeting to discuss 'concerns' raised about overnight camper van parking.
Airport campaign gathers momentum as calls grow to scrap 'daylight robbery' charges
A campaign calling for free passenger drop-offs at airports across the UK is gathering momentum, with campaigners urging ministers to end charges they say unfairly penalise families, passengers and airport workers.
Triumphant celebration of heritage, family and community returns this month
Steam & Vintage Fest Returns: A Triumphant Celebration of Heritage, Family & Community 28-30 August 2026 - Fryern Court Road, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1ND
Letter: 'Deeply concerned about the future of Bournemouth town centre'
As a small business owner in Bournemouth, I am deeply concerned about the future of our town centre and the growing number of independent businesses that are disappearing.
LIVE: Fire crews tackle A31 blaze for sixth day amid heatwave
Fire crews remain at the scene of the New Forest wildfire for the sixth day- updates to follow.
Man dies after falling from height at Bournemouth address
A man has died after falling from a height at an address in Bournemouth.
Craft fair raises hundreds for hospice and dog charity
A charity craft fair has raised £555 to support good causes.
Holidaymakers urged not to cancel visits despite devastating wildfire
Holidaymakers have been urged not to cancel trips to the New Forest as tourism chiefs reassured visitors that businesses across the area remain open despite the ongoing wildfire.
550-home development among the latest planning applications submitted in BCP
Here are the latest planning applications submitted to BCP Council for towns within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area
New café-bar promising a ‘home from home’ experience opens in Dorset next month
Sereno Lounge will open on Cheap Street in Sherborne on Wednesday, September 9, offering an all-day menu and a welcoming atmosphere for the whole community.
What films are on in cinemas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this weekend
This weekend sees the release of a science fiction film, a comedy film, and a film based on a celebrity chef, alongside other films in cinemas across BCP.
27 new affordable homes ready for local people in cliff-top New Forest village
Montgomerie Rise in Barton-on-Sea offers 27 two-bedroom apartments at social rent, developed by housing association VIVID in partnership with AJC Group
Temporary road closures to affect various roads in the New Forest from next week
Hampshire County Council to begin New Forest road closures from 17 August 2026 for up to 18 months due to roadworks. See full list of affected roads.
Celebration concert to be held at Wimborne Minster next month
Celebrate Wimborne Minster’s culture at a live concert on September 19. Enjoy music, local footage, and support the Minster Makes Music appeal.
New wargaming-themed model show to come to Dorset museum this September
The South West Model Show, hosted at The Tank Museum in Bovington, will take place on September 12 and September 13.
Bournemouth care home recognised for outstanding end-of-life care with award
Branksome Heights Care Home in Bournemouth has received the Gold Standards Framework (GSF) Quality Hallmark Award
Parkstone care home resident brings luck to all-women crew during sailing wish
A Parkstone care home resident took part in a race around Poole Harbour to fulfil her special sailing wish.
Poole nursery children enjoy a 'roarsome' day out with The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Children from Tops Poole attended a performance of the stage adaptation of The Tiger Who Came to Tea at Lighthouse Poole
Local dementia care and support not-for-profit celebrates its 12th birthday
The Filo Project in Devon has supported more than 5,000 people since it began in 2014 and has expanded its services to nearly 100 groups. including ones in BCP
Aldi backs charity call to make free period products available in supermarkets
Aldi is supporting its charity partner, Freedom4Girls, in calling for more supermarkets to make free period products available in store toilets.
Life-saving water safety workshops available for families in BCP this August
Non-profit community initiative Beachwise, in partnership with RNLI and hosted by BCP Leisure, is offering water safety and in-water self-rescue sessions
Leisure centre to get £1.8 million extension
Plans are recommended for approval to build a £1.8million extension on a leisure centre for exercise classes.
UK Government bans sale of disposable barbecues after sparking wildfires
The UK Government has temporarily banned the sale of disposable barbecues.
TV star confirms departure from ITV show after 25 years with 'new chapter' coming
Denise Welch has announced her departure from ITV’s Loose Women after more than 25 years, as she looks to focus on her growing acting career.
Formula 1
5 things to look forward to in the second half of 2026
After an action-packed first half, there is plenty more to come when the 2026 Formula 1 season resumes this month.
Are these some of the best Drive to Survive episodes?
F1 fans need to wait a little bit longer for racing action to return in 2026, but thankfully there is plenty to keep you occupied until then – including almost 80 episodes of Drive to Survive sitting on Netflix waiting to be watched again.
Every trophy won in the 2026 F1 season so far
From the Sir Jack Brabham dish in Melbourne to the porcelain cups in Hungary, here’s every trophy handed out across the first half of the season.
How Alpine’s 2026 season has played out so far
Now that Alpine have dropped behind Racing Bulls in the battle to be crowned 'best of the rest', we take a look at how their season has unfolded so far.
Can F1 bettors still find value backing Antonelli?
A dream season so far for the Italian, but is there any profit left to be made in the betting market when backing Antonelli?
MS Dynamics
Microsoft named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CRM Sales Platforms for the sixteenth consecutive year
Microsoft has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CRM Sales Platforms. Learn how AI-powered capabilities in Dynamics 365 are helping sales teams move from systems of record to systems of action.
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Microsoft enhances the Implementation Portal for Dynamics 365 with business process visualization
Access Microsoft Business Process Catalog diagrams directly in the Dynamics 365 Implementation Portal to align stakeholders and improve implementation planning.
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Windows Central
The Xbox One S is the best value ticket to saying "no" to streaming services and going all-in on physical media
As we're led into a digital future where we'll own nothing, what about ignoring it and buying movies on Blu-ray again. Where the old Xbox One S remains an excellent value 4K UHD Blu-ray player.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies comes to its dramatic conclusion in Season 05 Reloaded — here's when you can play
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's latest mid-season refresh is bringing the Zombies saga to a close, at least for now. Here's when you can play the final map, Rex Infernus.
A YouTuber just stress-tested a Snapdragon X2 laptop for 17 hours straight
YouTuber DevonDoesTech ran a 17-hour live stream on the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's beta tests are stacked with an exclusive single-player campaign mission, multiplayer, and more — here are all the details
Infinity Ward and Activision have announced the full contents of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's upcoming beta tests, including its multiplayer modes, Warzone, an exclusive single-player campaign mission, and more.
The big Xbox exclusivity debate: SHOULD Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls 6 be Xbox console exclusive?
With Xbox CEO Asha Sharma teasing the next Elder Scrolls subtitle, debate is heating up across social media about whether or not Xbox should make it exclusive. What do you think?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6 is officially available but with some bad news for AMD Radeon users
The latest big update for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is here with Sim Update 6 bringing back Bush Trips, adding lighting improvements, and more. But there's a change of plan for AMD Radeon graphics users.
Classic Outlook bug breaks Copilot, but some might call it an upgrade
Copilot has gone missing in classic Outlook, drawing joking questions about whether the behavior is a feature or a bug.
ChatGPT adds Windows 11's most hated feature to Mac — Will the backlash be the same this time around, or has OpenAI taken the right approach?
OpenAI just announced a new feature called ChatGPT Computer History for macOS, and it looks a lot like the reviled Windows Recall feature that was delayed after intense backlash from the Microsoft community. Here's how ChatGPT's version compares (and why you might want to stay away from it).
One of our favorite Snapdragon X Plus Surface Laptops just dropped 27% — finally making it affordable again
The critically acclaimed 7th Edition of Microsoft's Surface Laptop is having a limited-time 27% discount on its Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, and 512GB configuration with a 2K touchscreen to help students and workers alike beat their daily workflows in no time flat.
School life is tough, but this durable 2-in-1 laptop with a touchscreen display makes work and exams a lot more bearable
One of Best Buy's Back-to-School discounts has found its way to the HP Omnibook X Flip 14 (2025), a well-made laptop that skips frivolous design choices for straightforward, solid performance.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is getting an update soon to turn off its worst graphical features and fix blocked mission progression
One of the criticisms leveled at Halo: Campaign Evolved was its stylistic choice to use film grain and chromatic aberration and not allow them to be turned off. Fortunately, that's going to change.
Did the Surface Phone FINALLY leak? The Windows Central Podcast breaks down what we know about the mysterious Windows Phone prototype, plus a recap of the latest news from Windows and Xbox
On this week's episode: Zac and Jez sit down to discuss the newly leaked images of a mysterious Windows Phone prototype from 2013, plus the latest from Windows and Xbox.
Laffgaff
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded every year in which European capital city?
Oslo.
Archaeologist Referral
Husband: The nerve of that doctor! Saying I'm so old that he referred me to an archaeologist. Wife: Audiologist, dear. You can't hear.
Itsfoss
LightDM is Back From The Dead, But Canonical isn't in Charge Anymore
It took years of silence, new maintainers, and a release to bring LightDM back.