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Andrew released under investigation after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office
The former prince was pictured leaving a police station on Thursday evening, as police say searches in Norfolk have ended.
Epstein files could be just tip of the iceberg for Andrew investigation
It is likely we have only seen the tip of the iceberg compared to what the police have seen.
How much could Andrew's arrest hurt the Royal Family?
Following Andrew's arrest, the King said the authorities have 'our full and wholehearted support and cooperation'.
Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis
The actor, who also starred in HBO's Euphoria, battled the most common form of motor neurone disease.
Austrian climber found guilty after girlfriend froze to death on mountain
The woman died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025.
He told police his XL bullies were friendly – days later his mother-in-law was mauled to death
Ashley Warren is the first person in England and Wales to be prosecuted under XL bully laws.
Single nasal spray vaccine could protect against all colds and flus, researchers say
A Stanford University team have tested their nasal spray vaccine in animals but still need to do human clinical trials.
Arrest after two teens found dead at holiday park
A 33-year-old man has been arrested following the discovery at Little Eden Holiday Park.
Deer culling to be made easier under new government plans as numbers surge
The government unveils a long awaited 10-year deer management plan that will identify priority culling areas.
Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.
Hamas holds vote to choose new interim leader, source tells BBC
The armed group is electing a new head after its top leaders were killed by Israel.
Shell-shocked, haunted photo of Andrew will be part of how arrest is remembered
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the first senior royal to be arrested in modern history.
Watch: The day Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested
The former prince spent the day at a police station in Norfolk, before being released under investigation.
'Who's next?' - American lawmakers call for 'justice' in the US after Andrew arrest
US lawmakers urge their government to follow the UK's suit and push harder on those who were close to Jeffrey Epstein.
More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?
Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.
The Papers: 'Arrest of Andrew' and 'Law must take its course'
The image of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after his release from police custody following his arrest dominated today's paper.
The Grammy winner bringing traditional country to new audiences
Zach Top discusses winning the first ever Grammy Award for best traditional country album.
The Russian village that lost its men to war
In the remote village of Sedanka in Russia's Far East, almost all of its fighting-age men have left to join the Ukraine war.
Weekly quiz: Why was the mysterious fossil 'smiling' at the beachcomber?
How much attention have you been paying to what has happened in the world over the past seven days?
The Chinese AI app sending Hollywood into a panic
Clips of Deadpool and other film characters have sparked alarm within Hollywood over copyright infringement.
South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes hold
The government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.
UK has not given US permission to use RAF bases for Iran strikes
It comes as US President Donald Trump criticises Sir Keir Starmer's deal to hand over the Chagos Islands.
Lion DNA helps convict poachers for first time
Investigators reveal how they were able to identify a missing animal using a database of lions in Zimbabwe.
SpaceX rocket fireball linked to plume of polluting lithium
A SpaceX Falcon 9 crashed to Earth last year. Now scientists have measured the pollution it caused.
Live Nation sees strong ticket sales as monopoly lawsuit looms
The entertainment giant's revenue surged last year as 159 million fans attended its concerts.
Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs
Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, "based on the tremendous interest shown".
Briton dies following motorbike crash in Thailand
Tiger Duggan had been receiving treatment at MedPark Hospital in Bangkok, his family says.
Tariffs ruling is major blow to Trump's second-term agenda
The Supreme Court has weakened Trump's hand in dealing with other nations, writes Anthony Zurcher.
A tip-off and 'more luck than judgement': The story behind Andrew car snap
After the former prince's arrest, Reuters photographer Phil Noble began a six-hour drive to Norfolk.
Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon
Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.
Life sentences for teens after racist murder of stranger delivering food to his mum
Kamran Aman was subjected to further racist abuse as he lay dying on the floor of a neighbour's house.
KFC, Nando's, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge
Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens
Man charged with raping unconscious wife with other men for years
The defendants cannot be named for legal reasons at this stage.
Couple left with $200k bill after baby born in US
Family face a nine month battle with insurance giant Zurich which has now apologised.
Calls for Andrew to be removed from royal line of succession
The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.
How Andrew's 11-hour detention on his birthday played out
From being arrested at home to detention in a cell, this is how the former prince's detention unfolded.
The four steps police will follow in investigation - and why it will be complicated
Legal correspondent Dominic Casciani unpicks the complicated allegation Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested over.
'The arrogance of XL bully owner killed our mum'
Esther Martin's daughters speak to the BBC after a man is convicted over the attack.
A rare 'no' for Trump, but not necessarily an end to tariffs
If you think the Supreme Court ruling heralds a return to pre-Trump business as usual - think again.
How Eric Dane gave his final months to 'moving the needle' on ALS
The Grey's Anatomy star spent his last months campaigning towards a cure for the rare, incurable condition.
How a Zoom call led to a semi-pro table tennis player featuring in Marty Supreme
The semi-professional table tennis player rehearsed scenes with the US actor on the Marty Supreme set.
My 24-hour Winter Olympics trip cost me £135 - the same as going to a football match
John McAllister managed to avoid forking out for a hotel during his bargain 24-hour trip to Milan.
Woody and Buzz reunite in trailer for Toy Story 5
The old friends come face to face with a new threat - a frog-like tablet device called Lilypad.
Dog trained to illegally dump rubbish, Italian authorities say
"Ingenuity can never become an alibi for incivility", the City of Catania warns.
Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.
Skier dies in hospital after falling from mountain in Nevis Range
The man, believed to be in his 60s, was critically injured following a fall on Aonach Mor in the Highlands.
Epstein eyed record label investment to access women, files suggest
His associate said the music industry was "related to P", a way Epstein apparently often referred to women.
Bournemouth Echo
'Tough but beautiful' marathon that was among UK's best set to return to Purbeck
A tough but beautiful marathon that was ranked among the UK’s best is set to return after a five-year hiatus.
Architectural gem hiding in plain sight on busy Hampshire high street
Built in 1727, this striking Grade II* listed building stands as a proud monument to the town’s Nonconformist past.
20mph limit to be implemented in 139 roads across Bournemouth
20mph speed limit are to be introduced in 139 roads across Bournemouth.
In The Dock: Uninsured driver evaded police and drove carelessly on A338
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Barber who opened shop at 18 celebrates first year in business
A barber who opened a shop at the age of 18 is celebrating a year of
Here's the weather forecast for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this weekend
Met Office forecasts a cloudy, breezy weekend with light rain for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Flood warnings remain in place for England.
Travellers’ site wins backing of council officers against Martin Clunes’ wishes
SUPPORT for travellers living close to Martin Clunes’ home in Beaminster has come from council planning officers.
Teenager touched inappropriately in Cameo night club
A TEENAGER was reportedly sexually assaulted in a night club.
Woman admits possessing fighting dog and stealing from shops
A woman has admitted possessing a fighting dog as well as committing a spate of shoplifting offences
Man threatens to kill staff member at high street phone shop
A MAN made threats to kill a member of staff at a phone shop in Poole.
Retired baker turns passion into thriving New Forest Shortbread business
A New Forest baker who began making shortbread in her cottage kitchen after retiring is now seeing her treats stocked in pubs across the Forest.
M&S staff member reportedly punched in the face by thief
A member of staff at a store in New Milton was left with 'ABH-level' injuries after reportedly being punched in the face by a thief.
Distillery submits plans for tap room and music
A alcohol distillery has submitted plans to include a tap room and music as part of its licence.
Major upgrades at bus stops across BCP
Upgrades to 50 bus stops across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will improve accessibility and safety.
Hunt for burglary suspects after break-in at Wareham home
Cash and electrical items were stolen from an address in Wareham during an early hours break-in.
Plans to improve Pokesdown Station and fill potholes in Labour budget
Investment in Pokesdown Station, playground and potholes is part of an alternative budget put forward by Labour councillors.
Vehicle repair shop wants to offer MOT tests on site
A proposal to allow MOT services on-site at vehicle repair shop in Poole has been submitted to BCP Council.
Large emergency response to locate high risk missing person
A large emergency response was seen as authorities worked to locate a high risk missing person.
Man, 82, charged with attempted murder of woman
A MAN aged in his 80s has been charged with attempting to murder a woman in Dorset.
Man taken to safety after concern for welfare incident at church
A man was taken to safety after multiple emergency services responded to a concern for welfare incident which lasted for around seven hours in Bournemouth.
Proposal to increase size of HMO in Bournemouth refused
A proposal to increase the occupancy of a HMO in Bournemouth has been refused by committee.
What's on in cinemas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this weekend
A Charli XCX-starring mockumentary, a prison drama starring a BAFTA winner and a new Gore Verbinski film are among films shown across BCP this weekend.
Plans for 104 homes in Christchurch given green light
A proposal for 104 homes in Christchurch has been approved two years after plans were submitted.
Rachel Reeves praises Costa Coffee's decision to increase barista's pay by 4.1%
Costa Coffee announces pay rise for over 16,000 UK staff from April 2026, with baristas earning up to £14.12 an hour. Includes London and national rates.
MP says technical training at Bournemouth and Poole College is 'first class'
Labour MP Neil Duncan-Jordan praises Bournemouth and Poole College for top apprenticeship training, industry links, and boosting Poole's local careers.
Tom Hayes MP welcomes government action to tackle online intimate image abuse
Tom Hayes MP backs new UK law forcing tech firms to swiftly remove non-consensual intimate images or face heavy fines. Victim protection prioritised.
How a meal for a nana has grown into a 150 meals a day in the BCP area
A woman who began cooking hot meals for her grandmother has grown the idea into a thriving meals on wheels service delivering 150 lunches a day across BCP.
‘Hidden gem’ Bournemouth studio launches new dance school
A community centre studio has expanded its programme by launching a brand-new dance school alongside the wide range of activities and classes it already offers.
Musical about football pioneer coming to Lighthouse Poole after sold-out tour
Critically acclaimed musical Our Little Hour: The Walter Tull Story comes to Lighthouse Poole, celebrating the pioneering black footballer and war hero.
Musician 'smiled for 24 hours' after song was played on BBC Radio 2
Bournemouth folk musician Amy Hopwood's song featured on BBC Radio 2’s Folk Show. Her new album, Gone To Flowers, explores themes of mortality.
Year of the Fire Horse celebrated by Dorset care home residents
Care homes across Dorset celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 with dragon dances, Chinese food, crafts and tai chi, marking the Year of the Fire Horse.
Exclusive 'hard hat' house tour will offer a behind the scenes look in Wimborne
Wyatt Homes hosts a 'hard-hat' tour at Rivers Edge, Wimborne, offering buyers exclusive access to new-build homes, expert advice, and £35k cashback deals.
Bournemouth patrol officer named Colleague of the Year at Dorset Police Awards
PC John Barron named Colleague of the Year at the 2026 Dorset Police Federation Awards for key role in Op Lion and supporting Bournemouth police team.
Joyful celebrations as Poole care home hosts Chinese New Year activities
Upton Bay Care Home in Hamworthy celebrates Chinese New Year 2026 with dragon dance, themed activities, and cultural festivities for residents and staff.
BCP Council: Help shape the future health and wellbeing of residents
A new public health and wellbeing strategy is being developed and BCP Council to shape the future of residents' health and wellbeing.
Dorset nursery group kicks off partnership with grassroots football club
Tops Day Nurseries partners with Wimborne Town FC to support grassroots football in Dorset, promoting active lifestyles for local children and families.
Swanage Drama Company and Friends present Another Night at The Mowlem
The Mowlem Theatre in Swanage hosts ‘Another Night at The Mowlem’ on 22 May 2026 to fund new curtain tracks. Tickets from £14. Support local theatre!
Nearly 20,000 cancers found after ten-year high in breast screening attendance
NHS England breast screening attendance hits 10-year high, with nearly 20,000 cancers detected in 2024/25. Early detection rates rise as more women attend.
NHS facing ‘second surge’ in vomiting virus as winter cases reach highest level
Norovirus cases surge across UK hospitals, with NHS England warning of record winter vomiting bug levels. Public urged to follow hygiene and stay home if ill.
'When is a U-turn not a U-turn?'
The reversal of government plans to delay some local elections (Echo 18 Feb) is being branded a U-turn.
Ringwood estate agent remains 'fully operational' post restructuring
Woolley & Wallis confirms its Ringwood office remains fully operational after team changes, continuing property services across the New Forest and Avon Valley.
Students learn world rhythms from South East Asia with loaned drums and costumes
Ferndown Middle School pupils explore South East Asian music with Taiko drumming and Chinese lion dance, supported by Dorset Music Service.
Major plans unveiled by town council to transform seafront road in Dorset town
Swanage’s Shore Road seafront upgrade plans progress, with Dorset Council proposing wider pavements, 20mph limit and public realm improvements.
Village residents could get a greater say in how land and buildings are used
West Stour residents invited to shape Neighbourhood Plan. Dorset Council opens consultation on local development, housing, and green spaces until 25 March 2026.
'These virtuoso musicians and singers can do it in Poole on a wet Wednesday'
The Classic Rock Show wowed Poole’s Lighthouse with live performances of hits by The Who, Fleetwood Mac, Deep Purple and more. UK tour celebrates rock legends.
Dorset disability charity offers new craft activities this Spring
Dorset disability charity Diverse Abilities hosts spring craft workshops in Christchurch and Wimborne, raising funds to support people with disabilities.
Three bookshops named as finalists at The British Book Awards 2026
Three Dorset and New Forest bookshops have been shortlisted for Independent Bookshop of the Year at the 2026 British Book Awards, celebrating creativity and community in the south west.
New plan launched by BCP council to support adults with learning disabilities
BCP Council launches consultation on the Learning Disability Big Plan to improve support for adults with learning disabilities in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
'Flipping good fun' as care homes mark Pancake Day with ‘unexpected landings’
Colten Care homes in Dorset celebrated Shrove Tuesday with pancake flipping, races and nostalgic fun. Residents enjoyed demonstrations and favourite toppings.
'Pokesdown Station being treated as political football'
IF I go to a restaurant and eat a meal, I don't then throw a tantrum, shouting and screaming at the top of my voice, because the people on the next table won't pay my bill.
BCP Council invites consultation on managing the sand dunes at Sandbanks
BCP Council launches public consultation on Sandbanks sand dunes management. Have your say on coastal protection and habitat restoration.
Over 130 runners take to the streets for Wimborne's annual pancake race
Wimborne Minster Pancake Race 2026 saw 130+ participants, family fun, and charity fundraising. Winners from all ages, prizes from local sponsors.
Popular folk singer bringing Christmas tour to Poole venue this December
Folk star Cara Dillon brings her acclaimed Christmas tour "Upon A Winter’s Night" to Lighthouse Poole on 12 December. Tickets on sale 27 February.
Dorset Art Weeks 2026: An annual celebration of visual arts this May and June
Dorset Art Weeks returns 23 May–7 June 2026 with 16 days of exhibitions, open studios, and workshops across 294 venues. Explore art, culture, and tourism.
Formula 1
Watch as F1 TV analyse Day 2 of second Bahrain test
As the second day of the final 2026 pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit drew to a close, the F1 TV crew assembled to run through the key talking points.
What we learned from Day 2 of the second Bahrain test
F1.com’s Lawrence Barretto examines the key developments from Day 2 of the second 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain.
Catch the action from Day 2 of the second Bahrain test
Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes topped the timesheets on the second day of the final 2026 pre-season test in Bahrain, as drivers and teams continued to learn more about their new cars.
Lowdon warns not to ‘read too much’ into Cadillac issues
Cadillac’s Graeme Lowdon has suggested that onlookers should not “read too much” into “small issues” experienced by the squad as the second pre-season test in Bahrain got underway, with the Team Principal reiterating that the new outfit are still in the very early days of their time in F1.
McLaren ‘in big four’ but not at the front – Brown
Zak Brown believes that McLaren will be in the “big four” teams entering into 2026, but the papaya squad’s CEO does not expect that they will place at the front of that group.
Leclerc fastest on final day of Bahrain pre-season test
Charles Leclerc has ended the final day of 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain at the top of the timesheets, heading Lando Norris and Max Verstappen as Friday’s running brought the second test to a close.
Mercedes ‘need to improve reliability’ – Russell
George Russell believes that Mercedes need to “keep on improving reliability” after experiencing some gremlins during the Bahrain test, with the Briton also suggesting that race starts could be the “tallest hurdle” to the team’s potential.
Leclerc leads Antonelli on final morning of Bahrain test
Charles Leclerc posted the fastest time as pre-season testing continued at the Bahrain International Circuit on Friday, slotting ahead of Kimi Antonelli and Oscar Piastri in the morning session.
Aston Martin ‘not where we want to be’ – De la Rosa
Aston Martin Team Representative Pedro de la Rosa has made clear that Aston Martin are “not where they want to be” amid a difficult pre-season period, with the squad working “flat-out” to get on top of their issues.
Honda issue statement amid Aston Martin’s test struggles
Aston Martin’s new power unit partner, Honda, have released a statement following the disruptions to the team’s programme on the second day of the final pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit.
AS IT HAPPENED: Day 3 of the second pre-season test in Bahrain
Keep up to date with all the action - both on track and off it - as the 11 F1 teams work on preparations for the 2026 season. Live coverage of Day 3 in Bahrain.
Who’s driving on Day 3 of the second Bahrain test
Here are the drivers that will be behind the wheel for the final day of 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain.
Domenicali positive 2026 will be ‘incredible year’
Stefano Domenicali is feeling “totally positive” that the 2026 season will be an “incredible year”, with the President and CEO of Formula 1 explaining that there will be an opportunity to “learn” from the new regulations.
Windows Central
Battlefield 6 Season 2's new Contaminated map is rad, and so is the Little Bird — I wanted more content, but what's here is fantastic
Battlefield 6 Season 2 is here, and though its not bringing a ton of content, its new Contaminated map and Little Bird helicopter are awesome.
Our all-time favorite Xbox gaming headset with "immaculate sound and a cavernous soundscape" is on a 25% discount — and it's got a monstrous battery
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Gen 3), a fantastic gaming headset for Xbox that we gave a perfect 5-Star rating to, has received a sizeable 25% price cut to give players a chance to enhance their auditory gaming experiences for less.
The "practically perfect" Razer Kishi Ultra just dropped to its lowest price ever — a premium mobile controller finally priced for everyone
Razer’s premium Kishi Ultra controller is now at its lowest price ever, making its robust build and haptics far more accessible to mobile gamers.
Avowed dev Obsidian didn't expect everyone to hate one of the Xbox RPG's biggest systems — "That frustration came through loud and clear"
Crafting upgrades was very important in Xbox's Avowed, and many players hated that. Developer Obsidian, notably, was very "surprised" by the feedback.
Is it time to leave Discord? We asked Windows Central readers as the platform faces severe backlash over age verification — and ties to Peter Thiel
We asked you if Discord's latest decisions have crossed a red line, and the answer is clear.
As Season 2 launches, Battlefield 6 devs say they've "heard the message very clear" about the desire for big maps — but "it takes a really long time" to make them
As Season 2 starts, Battlefield 6 devs say they've "heard the message very clear" regarding players wanting bigger maps, but they're not coming quickly.
We’re not the only ones saying it: Windows 11 desperately needs a single privacy toggle
Windows 11 makes privacy confusing. Settings are fragmented, telemetry stays active, and it's time for Microsoft to add a master switch.
WWE 2K26 is spilling the beans on its take on MyRise — and its new scenarios, mechanics, and rewards continue to make it my favorite WWE 2K game mode
WWE and 2K have released a new Ringside Report on WWE 2K26's MyRise story mode with a trailer narrated by Paul Heyman. It will include branching paths, tons of unlockable rewards, new scenarios, and more.
Xbox Ally X pricing is up AGAIN — is your region affected?
The ROG Xbox Ally X just received another regional price hike, now in Australia. The increase raises questions about rising handheld costs and hardware pricing.
"The majority of the attacks allow recovery of passwords" — New research suggests your favorite password manager might not be as secure as you thought
A new paper posits that major password managers are vulnerable to several different types of attack, with results as severe as complete vault takeovers. Here's what you need to know.
I played Microsoft Flight Simulator with this revolutionary joystick disguised as a controller — and I'm in love with it
Honeycomb's excellent Echo is a mashup of traditional flight sim hardware and casual joypads, built for convenient PC gaming.
Even Microsoft says that AI chatbots get dumber the longer you talk to them — a paired study with Salesforce shows reliability tanks by 112% over 200,000 chats
Microsoft and Salesforce analyzed 200,000+ AI chats, finding models lose reliability in multi‑turn dialogue despite strong single‑prompt performance.
This doorbuster deal flips off skyrocketing GPU and RAM prices — RTX 5070 Ti + 32GB RAM for $1,570 off
Sky‑high GPU and RAM prices have made upgrading painful in 2026, but this Lenovo doorbuster cuts $1,570 off a Legion Tower 7i with an RTX 5070 Ti and 32GB of RAM.
I asked ASUS about "Windows 11 pure OS" spotted in its laptop announcement — Here's what it really means (and why you shouldn't get excited)
ASUS unveiled a new ExpertBook B5 G2 laptop this week, and in the marketing documents is mention of "Windows 11 pure OS." I spoke with the company to figure out exactly what it means.
Microsoft is set to kill a confusing Outlook email feature — as the longstanding but unpopular tool had years of complaints
Microsoft is removing Contact Masking from Outlook on March 31, 2026, after years of user confusion. The feature, which hid suggested contacts across Microsoft 365 services, will disappear across desktop, mobile, and web.
Microsoft invented "escrow builds" to launch functional apps — that's internal 'Microspeak' jargon for quality control
Here's Microsoft's quirky release vocabulary for products, including bug bars, bake time, and escrow.
Notepad is slowly becoming Microsoft's version of Apple's "Notes" app, complete with image support and rich text — but should it?
Notepad has slowly gained a plethora of features that elevate it way beyond a basic text editor, now rivaling the likes of Apple Notes and Google Keep. But is Microsoft right to do this?
The viral Call of Duty "$40 weapon skin" is nothing but inane ragebait farming for engagement
A post on X has gone viral for showing off a "$40 skin" for Call of Duty, except it's complete nonsense designed only for ragebait engagement.
The game industry's core issues go beyond Xbox, and PlayStation's shutdown of Bluepoint proves it's far more widespread
The industry is in turmoil as it chases the bottom line, but gamers are choosing somewhere else to spend their time.
Laffgaff
The Tarot card numbered 13 is traditionally associated with what concept or theme?
Death (symbolizing transformation, endings, and new beginnings).
Engagements
My friend has been engaged over 5 times but never married. That's a lot of near Mrs.