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Lord Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
The Metropolitan Police says a 72-year-old man has been released on bail pending further investigation.
Watch: Lord Mandelson arrives at home after being released on bail
Lord Mandelson has been released pending further investigation, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
First British baby born using transplanted womb from deceased donor
Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".
Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as retailers warn it's being stolen to order
Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.
GPs to get £3,000 bonus to maximise weight loss drug prescriptions
Bid to improve access to Mounjaro in England, but experts warn eligibility still tightly restricted.
Lib Dems in bid to release files on Andrew trade role
The party wants documents on the former prince's appointment in 2001 to be published by ministers.
Rape suspect freed from jail in error now abroad
The man was awaiting trial when he was released from HMP Wormwood Scrubs and has now left the UK.
Probe underway after illness kills 72 tigers in Thai tourist park
Authorities said samples showed canine distemper virus, but have not confirmed where it came from.
Inside the children's home where late night footsteps meant fear and abuse
Two women who were sexually abused at Skircoat Lodge in Halifax in the 1990s tell their stories.
Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers
Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office
In maps: Tracking the war with Russia
How Russia's gradual gains in the face of fierce Ukrainian opposition have affected the front line in recent months.
Civilians to soldiers: how four years of war has changed ordinary Ukrainians
Seven Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.
Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
Russia hoped to overthrow Ukraine's pro-Western government, but Moscow's war has dragged on for more than three years.
Is US crime at a historic low?
BBC Verify assesses claims by the Trump administration that crime and murder in the US are at their lowest levels for 125 years.
The Papers: 'Mandelson arrested' and 'Four years of tears' in Ukraine
The arrest of Lord Mandelson on suspicion of misconduct in public office leads many of Tuesday's papers.
Lord Mandelson arrest - how did we get here?
It comes after the ex-Labour minister was accused of passing sensitive government information to Jeffrey Epstein.
What happened to Arlene? The 30-year mystery of a murder without a body
Arlene Fraser's husband Nat is serving life for murder - but her family is still seeking answers about what happened to her body.
'A conman stole my money and bought his wife a 10-carat diamond ring'
US victims have lost hundreds of thousands of dollars to a gang of UK and Irish nationals, known as The Travelling Conmen.
'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest
Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.
Queen tells Gisèle Pelicot her new memoir left her 'speechless'
Camilla praised the French rape survivor over tea at her Clarence House residence in London.
Children in care off school for months as school rejections stack up
Councils seek powers to require more schools to take children as heads say funding would meet needs.
Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to killing parents Rob and Michele
Nick Reiner, 32, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday, after his parents were found dead in their Brentwood home in December.
More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow
A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.
Nottingham killer watched shooting videos online, inquiry hears
Valdo Calocane's phone was analysed after the Nottingham attacks in June 2023.
Landmark royal commission into antisemitism prompted by Bondi shooting begins
The inquiry comes after 15 people were killed and dozens hurt when two gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event.
Australian police find human remains in search for grandfather kidnapped by mistake
The 85-year-old was forcibly taken from his Sydney home by three masked men just under two weeks ago.
MPs back move to release files on Andrew's appointment as trade envoy
The former prince travelled the globe as the UK's trade representative between 2001 and 2011.
Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders
Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.
BBC edited a second racial slur out of Bafta ceremony
The BBC's chief content officer Kate Phillips says a slur that aired was the result of a genuine error.
GPs told to guarantee same-day appointments for urgent cases
New contract will require patients in England to be given immediate appointment if needed.
Man 'caused wife's death by controlling her', jury told
Christopher Trybus denies the manslaughter of his wife Tarryn Baird who took her own life in 2017.
Nancy Guthrie's family offers $1m reward to bring home missing mother
Fighting back tears, the missing woman's NBC host daughter says they accept she may be dead.
Phillipson defends student loan change and says average repayments will rise by £8 a month
Some graduates in England say "punishing" student loan repayments have led them to cut their hours at work.
Inaction on warrant a 'serious failure' before Nottingham attacks, says police chief
Valdo Calocane killed three people and seriously injured three others in Nottingham on 13 June 2023.
Reform by-election campaign boss suspended over tweets
Reform UK's Gorton and Denton by-election interim campaign boss Adam Mitula made the posts on X.
Bowen: Why Ukraine remains defiant and does not feel close to defeat
This month marks four gruelling years since the full‑scale invasion began and a genuine ceasefire still feels far from assured
'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders
The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.
I don't want him going abroad to die, says mum of son's assisted dying wish
Shelley Herniman was against Noah's wish for an assisted death but his suffering changed her mind.
Trump to address a changed America at vital moment for his presidency
Few of Donald Trump’s speeches to Congress have had as much riding on them as the one on Tuesday night.
'I wanted to save her life' — the moment twin sisters learned they were identical
The surprise discovery meant Grace Leggett could not be a stem cell donor for her sister Caitlin.
Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it's being stolen to order
Retailers and police forces tell the BBC that thieves are targeting chocolate and selling it on.
BBL death investigation dropped after suspect dies
Mum-of-five Alice Webb died in 2024 after becoming unwell following cosmetic treatment.
First British baby born using transplanted womb from dead donor
Grace Bell, who was born without a viable womb, says her little boy is "simply a miracle".
Scottish government publishes thousands of Sturgeon inquiry files
Ministers have released a tranche of documents after the information commissioner launched legal action.
Lammy to lift cap on court sitting days to cut cases backlog
The justice secretary said every crown court in England and Wales will be funded to hear as many cases as possible next year.
Reddit fined £14m for 'concerning' child age check failings
The UK's data watchdog said the failings meant children could be exposed to harmful material online.
Mexico hunts 23 inmates sprung from jail during wave of violence
The prisoners escaped from a jail in Puerto Vallarta after armed men rammed one of the gates.
Bournemouth Echo
Paedophile with hundreds of indecent images had AI generated child abuse photos
A PAEDOPHILE with hundreds of indecent images and videos was caught with AI generated child abuse photos, a court has heard.
Exotic but controversial zoo was home to leopards, penguin and more
Poole Park Zoo opened to the public in June 1963, representing a typical mid-20th century British leisure offering.
A new generation take the lead as Poole company celebrate 45 years in business
A family-run heating and plumbing firm is marking 45 years in business as the next generation steps up to take the lead.
'You can see that we are a family': New Greek restaurant opens its doors
A 'welcoming' new Greek restaurant has opened its doors in Wallisdown.
Next of kin appeal urged by Coroner for Dorset for man who died in Poole
Dorset Coroner appeals for help to find next of kin of Andrzej Gasowski, 32, who died in Poole on 19 February 2026. Call 01202 123900 with any information.
Silent disco to illuminate town centre venue in support of global development goals
A silent disco night is set to light up a prominent town centre venue in support of various international Development Projects.
Police incident causes rail disruption near Bournemouth
Rail services between Bournemouth and Brockenhurst are experiencing delays due to a police incident
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further sex offences including rape
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further sexual offences, including rape.
Equipment reportedly stolen from fire engines after burglary at station
A BURGLAR reportedly broke into a fire station and stole equipment from fire engines.
'There was nothing fair about that': New Forest to receive less cash from government
A senior councillor has criticised new funding arrangements which will lead to a rural Hampshire authority receiving less money from government.
Woman ties herself to neighbour’s tree in protest at it being cut down
A retired teacher tied herself to her neighbour’s tree in a bid to stop it from being cut down
MP warns against 'Trump inspired' deportation force proposed by Reform UK
Tom Hayes MP criticises Reform UK's proposed deportation force modelled on US ICE, warning against "Trump-inspired" tactics as UK border controls tighten.
Foundation made in memory of 'wonderful son' raises £200k for charities
A foundation that was set up in memory of a 'wonderful son' has raised £200,000 over the last 10 years.
Firm confirms office remains open for business after team restructuring
Woolley & Wallis has reassured clients, following a recent internal team restructuring, that services remain unchanged.
Popular Dorset beauty spot closed due to storm damage
A beauty spot and popular tourist destination along the Dorset coast has been closed due to storm damage.
Man reportedly assaulted shop worker before trying to steal alcohol
A man assaulted a shopworker before trying to steal alcohol from a shop in Corfe Mullen.
Illegal parking dropped by nearly seven per cent during BCP trial
Key findings of a trial for increased penalty charge notices in 29 car parks owned by BCP Council and 543 roads from Sandbanks to Hengistbury Head has been discussed by overview and scrutiny committee.
SEND reform plans will 'help children feel seen, heard and included'
A multi-billion pound investment in special educational needs and disability (SEND) support for schools has been announced by the government.
Nearly £1m awarded to 60 community projects
Nearly £1million in neighbourhood funding has been awarded to 60 community projects across Bournemouth and Poole.
Urinating, parties and fires - Dozens of beach huts broken into by vandals
DOZENS of beach huts have been broken into by vandals who have reportedly been urinating, having parties and starting fires.
Man suffers serious injuries in 'hit-and-run' crash in Poole
A motorcyclist in his 30s was taken to hospital with “serious injuries” after a crash with a car in Poole.
BCP Green Group puts forward budget amendment
BCP Green Group has put forward an amendment to the 2026/27 budget, proposing redirecting £35,000 for independent reviews.
Snap Fitness Christchurch to invest in new training and recovery facilities
The popular local gym will introduce Reformer Pilates and new recovery spaces as it continues to grow its membership and services.
Dog stolen from Kent recovered in Dorset as firearms seized
A dog stolen from Kent has been recovered in West Dorset as police seized firearms with one person in custody
Views sought on new speed and safety rules off Dorset coast
New rules on how fast boats can travel and where speed marker buoys are positioned off a Dorset coastline are being proposed as part of revisions to a watercraft byelaw, now out for public consultation
80s pop star coming to Ringwood as part of new tour
Paul Young, an icon from the 80s, is set to visit Ringwood as part of a new tour.
Film festival 'delivering frights from every angle' returns to Dorset next month
Screams By The Sea, Dorset’s international horror film festival, returns 13–14 March with indie films, industry talks and live events in Bournemouth.
WATCH: Bird of prey spotted outside West Howe kitchen window
Sparrowhawk spotted having its afternoon snack out of a kitchen window in West Howe.
Bournemouth police officer wins Dorset Police award for outstanding dedication
PC Holly Palmer of Bournemouth Central wins Dorset Police Federation Frontline Officer of the Year 2026 for high arrest rates and community policing.
Dorset care home colleagues donate hair to support children with cancer
Colten Care staff at Newstone House in Sturminster Newton donate hair to Little Princess Trust, raising over £1,250 to help children with cancer.
Dorset Police force takes proactive action to tackle child sexual abuse
Dorset Police joined a nationwide child sexual abuse crackdown, making arrests, safeguarding children and progressing cases with the NCA and partner agencies.
Disability charity invites people to walk, jog or run the Jurassic Coast this May
Join Diverse Abilities’ Jurassic Coast Challenge in Dorset on 16-17 May. Walk, jog or run 10km-100km to help support local disability charity work.
'Lively evening' of shanties and storytelling comes to Dorset coast
Enjoy an evening of sea shanties and storytelling with the Wareham Whalers at Durlston Castle, Dorset, on 6 March. Tickets £10. Book online now.
Regional housebuilder announces partnership with Dorset cricket club
Bargate signs three-year sponsorship with Lymington Cricket Club to boost junior and women’s cricket, upgrade facilities and support local community sport.
World-famous male variety and strip show coming to Bournemouth in March
Dreamboys bring their renowned male variety show to Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre on 6 March 2026. Book tickets for high-energy entertainment and fun.
St John Ambulance issues first aid advice on catastrophic bleeding to the public
St John Ambulance expert urges UK public to learn first aid for catastrophic bleeding as knife crime and accidents rise—early action saves lives.
Armonico Consort set to perform choral music at Wimborne Minster next month
Armonico Consort’s "Naked Byrd 2" comes to Wimborne Minster on 5 March 2026, featuring choral classics, local choirs, and Renaissance music. Tickets via Eventbrite.
West End circus musical with celebrity stars coming to Dorset
The Pavilion will transform into a dazzling big top this June when it welcomes a West End show and celebrity performers.
Arts exhibition in Dorset to celebrate milestone edition this April
Bournemouth Arts Club launches its 105th annual exhibition at Upton Country Park, Poole, showcasing Dorset, Hampshire & Bournemouth artists’ contemporary works.
Wimborne lingerie firm's entrepreneur founder wins national business competition
Kate Taylor, founder of Evenly, wins £7,500 top prize at #SBS x NatWest Accelerator Live Pitch in Birmingham for innovative femtech and lingerie solutions.
'Rising star' solicitor joins Poole family law team as a family law specialist
Newly qualified solicitor Amy Cable joins Jacobs and Reeves in Poole as a family law specialist, helping Dorset families with divorce cases and legal aid.
In The Dock: man jailed for sending offensive messages to a woman
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
17th Century shipwreck excavated at Studland Beach
A 17th century shipwreck has been excavated by archaeologists and university students on a popular Dorset beach.
New techno event arriving at popular nightclub following increasing demand from Gen z
A Brighton-based record label is hosting a new techno night in Bournemouth club venue.
Prezzo Italian’s family dining subscription launched in Bournemouth
Prezzo Italian launches UK family dining subscription: kids eat free with every adult meal for £1.99/month. Save up to £1,500 yearly via Club Prezzo app.
'What is the purpose of new town councils?'
We hear of the achievements BCP Council are doing - but what are they, and where - community groups these have always been here for sometime and do a good work.
Bournemouth care leader puts town on national stage with top 10 award shortlist
Sergiu Calauz, CEO of A1 Care Bournemouth, shortlisted for Innovator of the Year at the 2025 Great British Care Awards for AI-led social care advances.
New home battery pack scheme brings peace of mind for disabled people
SSEN Distribution delivers free home battery packs to Priority Services customers in southern England and northern Scotland.
Man stalked woman with tracking device on car
A man stalked a woman for more than two months using a tracking device on her vehicle.
Visitors are encouraged at Dorset library as new season set to start in March
Wimborne Minster’s historic chained library reopens for the 2026 season, offering guided tours, new hours, and access for researchers and visitors.
BCP Council proposes 19 new public footpaths and bridleways in Poole
BCP Council proposes 19 new public rights of way in Poole, including footpaths and bridleways. Public consultation open until 31 March 2026.
Application may see large vehicles operating from farm in Bournemouth
Application submitted for Blueroof Farm, Bournemouth, to operate 6 goods vehicles and trailers. Objections to Traffic Commissioner by 7 March.
Formula 1
F2 champion Pourchaire joins Mercedes as Development Driver
2023 F2 champion Theo Pourchaire has joined the Silver Arrows' driver portfolio ahead of the 2026 season.
How F1 rule changes could impact betting markets
A new era of Formula 1 is already underway, so we've assessed how the 2026 regulation changes could impact the betting market.
What's happening at Aston Martin?
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto delves into what's happening at Aston Martin as their new chapter gets off to a challenging start.
Hadjar reflects on working with ‘very open’ Verstappen
Isack Hadjar has spoken positively about his experience of working alongside new team mate Max Verstappen so far, with the Frenchman praising the four-time World Champion for being “very open”.
Ferrari and Mercedes ‘the teams to beat’ – Stella
Andrea Stella feels that the second pre-season test in Bahrain confirmed Ferrari and Mercedes as the “teams to beat”, though the McLaren Team Principal believes that the papaya squad are “not far” away.
The state of play at every F1 team ahead of the new season
With pre-season testing now complete, F1.com assesses where each team stands ahead of the 2026 campaign.
F1 Fantasy is back for 2026
A brand-new generation of F1 is here, with new regulations, new cars, new power units and fresh uncertainty up and down the grid. If pre-season testing has already got you guessing (and second-guessing), there’s an easy way to lean into the thrill – F1 Fantasy.
TAG Heuer sign Bruce for the 2026 F1 ACADEMY season
F1 ACADEMY Official Partner TAG Heuer have confirmed that Megan Bruce will be representing them on the 2026 grid, with the Briton driving for Campos Racing.
Windows Central
Call of Duty sharply denies rumor that Xbox is making a standalone Zombies game — "The rumor factory working overtime. This ain't it."
A well-known Call of Duty leaker has suggested Xbox is considering a standalone Zombies game, but the series' developers have denied the rumor.
Bethesda's Todd Howard says "you can't ignore" AI tools, but notes "we're not using it to generate anything" for Xbox's The Elder Scrolls 6 — "I'll just say we're looking at that stuff"
Bethesda game director Todd Howard says it's not using AI to "generate anything," but acknowledges its potential as a tool and says "you can't ignore" it.
Xbox co-founder believes “Xbox is being sunsetted” — as Microsoft pivots to AI
Xbox co-founder Seamus Blackley has raised concerns that Microsoft’s increasing focus on AI could sideline the Xbox brand. In a recent interview, he argues that Xbox is being “sunsetted” as the company pivots toward generative AI, though his comments remain speculative.
WWE 2K26 latest trailer gives more details on controversial The Island mode — and it's already looking WAY better than it was in WWE 2K25
WWE and 2K have disclosed the full details on what players can expect to experience in WWE 2K26's version of WWE 2K25's The Island mode, from a new non-linear story to expanded gameplay features.
Tencent just killed a fledgling AAA open-world game studio before it could even release anything — "I am genuinely heartbroken"
Game publisher Tencent has shut down TiMi Montreal, a fledgling studio that hadn't even released its first game — a AAA open-world title — yet.
Call of Duty: Warzone just got MORE easter eggs with exclusive rewards — here's how to get the new parachute and weapon blueprint
Hunting for the new Shattered Echo weapon blueprint in Call of Duty: Warzone? Here's what you have to do.
Report: Former Xbox President Sarah Bond's direction "offended" employees — "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign deemed failure
With Phil Spencer's departure, Xbox employees are supposedly relieved that the President of Xbox has left as well.
PowerToys Command Palette is already better than Windows Search — the gap is about to widen
Command Palette lets you search files, launch apps, run system commands, and more — and a new lightning-fast mode makes those actions even snappier.
Intel's "Unified Core" CPU architecture is one step closer to reality — a new job listing suggests hybrid chips are being phased out
There have been rumors surrounding Intel's switch back to a Unified Core design, and those rumors just got more credible as the company hopes to hire a senior CPU verification engineer for its "Unified Core" team.
Hideo Kojima's next big collab is finally available to pre-order — this "Limited Special Edition" 2-in-1 gaming PC is straight out of Death Stranding
You won't want to wait too long if this is on your shopping list; this special edition PC is indeed very limited.
Marathon reveals Xbox exclusive weapon charms inspired by Minecraft — here's what you can get in Bungie's extraction shooter
Marathon has revealed its Xbox exclusive charms, confirming two Minecraft-themed cosmetics for players ahead of launch. The studio also detailed its March 5, 2026, release date, upcoming server slam, permanent bans for cheaters, dedicated servers, and a reconnect feature.
Razer's Wolverine V3 Pro is the "closest thing we have to Xbox controller perfection" — 1,000Hz polling at this price is a steal
The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is one of Razer's best premium-grade controllers for Xbox and PC with responsive controls, wireless support, and a durable build.
Microsoft quietly deleted a blog promoting training AI on pirated Harry Potter books — amid backlash over copyright concerns
Microsoft deleted a post suggesting AI training on pirated Harry Potter books, sparking backlash and raising copyright concerns.
Overwatch reaches a gaming milestone that it hasn't touched in 4 years — is this proof of Blizzard's revival?
The Reign of Overwatch is here as popularity continues to surge.
Microsoft finally makes OneDrive look at home on macOS — but does native design really matter?
Microsoft is rolling out a redesigned OneDrive for macOS with new native UI elements, marking one of the app’s biggest visual updates in years.
The new CEO of Xbox replies to 'fake gamer' and generative AI accusations across social media — "Faking it would be a terrible idea"
Asha Sharma responds to accusations that she is a fake gamer or AI, clarifying her gamertag situation and outlining her vision to strengthen Xbox’s future.
A brand new indie games showcase is coming to promote exposure and funding — all from an independent gaming site
Insider Gaming is hosting its own showcase in May to help alleviate one of the main struggles independent developers face: funding.
Assassin's Creed has new leadership taking the helm, and the names they're listing are nothing but promising
There's new leadership taking the helm for Assassin's Creed. The names they listed are nothing but promising.
Meta's safety director handed OpenClaw AI agents the keys to her emails — and watched it "speedrun deleting" her inbox
A Meta executive reveals that OpenClaw's AI agent wreaked havoc on her inbox before she shut it down by killing all the processes on the host.
Microsoft preps the Extended Security Updates program for Windows 10 LTSB releases retiring in 2026
Windows 10 2016 LTSB support ends in 2026. Microsoft details ESU costs, deadlines, and upgrade paths to LTSC and Server 2025.
Laffgaff
Which planet was the first to be discovered using a telescope?
Uranus (by William Herschel in 1781).
World’s Largest Egg
I saw the world's largest egg this week. That will take some beating.
Itsfoss
Australia's Cyber Agency Releases Azul, an Open Source Malware Analysis Repository
Think of it as a searchable, automated knowledge base for malware.
Making the Case for a Modern Synaptic-Style Package Manager on Linux
The Linux desktop has evolved, and it's high time for the “advanced package manager” experience to evolve with it.
Ladybird Browser Just Ported C++ Code to Rust in 2 Weeks Thanks to AI
Turns out AI is pretty handy when you need to port C++ code.
Master the Essential Keyboard Shortcuts in Linux Mint to Feel Like a Pro User
I am sharing some essential shortcuts to get you started. I will also briefly share how you can set custom shortcuts for all actions.