BBC News
Public told 'be alert, not alarmed' as terror threat level raised after Golders Green attack
The UK's threat level has been lifted from "substantial" to "severe" for the first time in more than four years.
'I held down Golders Green suspect' says volunteer who grabbed ankle
"If eyes could kill, I'd be dead," he tells the BBC when recounting the moment he saw the suspect.
New footage shows how Trump dinner gunman charged through security in four seconds
The CCTV shows an officer draw a firearm and open fire as the suspect sprints past.
UK should not keep changing prime ministers, warns John Major
The former Tory PM tells the BBC political leaders are letting young people down by failing tackle long-term problems.
Fertiliser boss says Iran war puts 10 billion meals a week at risk
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.
King arrives in Bermuda after ending US trip with visit to small town America
On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US.
Chippies sell catfish as 'traditional fish supper'
A BBC investigation finds chip shop owners passing off cheaper species as "traditional fish and chips".
British couple jailed in Iran: 'We're likely to be here for a long time'
Lindsay and Craig Foreman are facing the reality of a 10-year prison sentence following their arrest in Iran while on a motorcycle tour last year.
Britney Spears charged with driving under influence in California
The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.
Trump signs bill to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement
The shutdown caused chaos in airports across the US as politicians feuded over funds for Trump's immigration crackdown.
Rubio downplays reports US could review UK's claim to Falklands
The US secretary of state says a leaked memo suggesting America's position on the territory could be changed "was just an email".
Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder
Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
It's a miracle I survived, Golders Green victim tells BBC
Shloime Rand says he is thankful he survived after being stabbed during the attack in north London on Wednesday.
Met chief defends knife attack officers after Greens criticism
Sir Mark Rowley says he is "disappointed" that Green Party leader Zack Polanski shared a post condemning how police subdued the suspect.
Golders Green stabbing suspect was previously referred to Prevent
Essa Suleiman was referred to the government's counter-extremism programme in 2020 but the case was shelved.
The Renters' Rights Act is here - this is what it means for tenants and landlords
The biggest shake up of renting rules in England for 30 years affects millions of people.
Newspaper headlines: 'PM vows to act' and 'Brace for more terror attacks'
The main story for many of the papers continues to be the knife attack in Golders Green on Wednesday.
The struggle to get hold of medication in England is set to get worse
People living with conditions include heart problems, stroke risks, eye infections and bipolar are unable to get hold of the drugs they rely on.
Weekly quiz: Who walked off the I'm A Celebrity live final?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.
Aung San Suu Kyi: The Myanmar democracy icon detained for years
Little has been heard of Myanmar's former leader since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight
The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.
Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.
WW2 bomb to be blown up as 1,200 homes evacuated
Teams are working through the night to limit most of the damage to the surrounding area.
Venice Biennale jury resigns days before start of exhibition
It follows growing tensions over the return of Russia for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Restore Britain party refunds crypto project's donations
A Labour MP raised concerns about the donations with the Electoral Commission.
Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme
The Texas man allegedly refunded the orders of hundreds of catering-sized mac-and-cheese trays to his personal credit cards.
Bournemouth Echo
New head appointed at prestigious Dorset boarding school
A new headteacher has been appointed at a prestigious boarding school.
Council admit 'agreed method' not followed on Sandbanks beach works, MP says
Neil Duncan-Jordan, Labour MP for Poole, pressed BCP Council after being contacted by several constituents who raised concerns about the removal of sand dunes last week.
Former Female War Office worker celebrates 100 years of love and life
A Highcliffe care home resident with a stunningly diverse past growing up in an army family has recently reached her 100th birthday, marking the celebration with friends and family.
'Chilling' photos show crash that left motorcyclist seriously injured
THE ‘CHILLING’ aftermath of a crash which left a motorcyclist seriously injured has been revealed in newly released photos.
Mourners condemn cemetery car park charges
Furious mourners have condemned the decision to introduce parking charges at a cemetery car park, saying visiting is an “emotional necessity”.
Two charities bring inclusive flight experience to Bournemouth Airport
Two aviation charities, Fly2Help and Aerobility, are coming together to offer a local family a truly unforgettable and inclusive aviation experience from Bournemouth Airport next month.
Looking back at doomed M&S store in Dolphin Centre
Remember Marks and Spencer in the Dolphin Centre?
Man told woman he would 'rip her guts out' - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
LIVE: Fallen tree causing disruption on busy road
There are disruptions on a busy Bournemouth road this evening due to a fallen tree
Formula 1
Can Ferrari and McLaren challenge Mercedes in Miami?
After five weeks without racing, it remains to be seen whether Mercedes' rivals in Ferrari and McLaren have found the performance they need to close the gap to the Silver Arrows in Miami.
Watch Weekend Warm-Up ahead of the Miami GP
F1 makes its return with Miami hosting the fourth round of the season. Kimi Antonelli is looking for his third straight win, but his team mate and one or two others might have something to say about that.
Verstappen reacts to Lambiase's McLaren move
Max Verstappen believes trying to stop race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase from joining rival Formula 1 team McLaren in 2028 "would be stupid from my side".
Colapinto reflects on ‘dream’ road show in Buenos Aires
Franco Colapinto recently became the first Argentinian to drive an F1 car on the streets of Buenos Aires.
Audi drivers react to McNish becoming Racing Director
Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg has shared their thoughts following the appointment of Allan McNish as the team's Racing Director.
Antonelli expects Mercedes to face more competition in Miami
Kimi Antonelli is braced for Mercedes’ rivals to pose more of a threat as the 2026 F1 season resumes at the Miami International Autodrome, with a host of teams set to unleash upgrades and regulation changes also coming into play.
‘I’m open to everything’ – Alonso gives update regarding F1 future
Fernando Alonso has opened up about the possibility of leaving F1 when his contract expires at the end of 2026.
Perez explains Cadillac’s ‘biggest test’ in Miami
Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas are hopeful that Cadillac can make continued progress as they prepare for the team's first home weekend in Miami.
Windows Central
Windows 11 KB5083631 update released with major explorer.exe reliability upgrades, AI agent support, Xbox mode, and more
Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026 has finally been released, and includes a number of quality of life improvements and changes that are now rolling out.
As Xbox fans push for Microsoft to return to exclusive games, analysts report they're the "number one reason" players use consoles — "41% of respondents cited that"
New data shows that exclusive games are the "number one reason" people use consoles like Xbox, showing why Microsoft is considering bringing them back.
“Xbox Mode is here”: Microsoft rolls out console-style experience on Windows 11, barely meeting its own deadline
Microsoft has begun rolling out Xbox Mode on Windows 11, introducing a full screen, controller friendly interface designed to streamline PC gaming while reducing background system load.
"I just wanted to take Solstice ... and kind of blow it up a little bit": This solo Xbox dev has built a puzzle gauntlet with metroidvania leanings, and it's coming soon
Solo developer Riddle Master Productions' voxel-style isometric metroidvania, OOLO, is coming to Xbox as a Play Anywhere title in May.
"Absolutely ridiculous, and completely unjustifiable": World of Warcraft causes a stir — new cosmetic 'houses' cost as much as an entire expansion
World of Warcraft's housing system was a deep investment for the game, and is purely cosmetic offering no power or progression to players ... but, increasingly expensive additions have users questioning the value proposition here.
Xbox's new April Update brings awesome improvements to Xbox and PC, including one I've wanted Microsoft to add for years — here's what's new
Xbox Series X|S consoles and the Xbox on PC app just got big upgrades to customization and gameplay options, refining the user experience on these platforms.
PlayStation 5 players are now getting more from this Xbox first-party game than Xbox owners
Microsoft Flight Simulator adds PlayStation VR2 support on PS5 and PS5 Pro, highlighting Xbox’s continued absence from virtual reality and raising questions about missed opportunities.
Windows Phone 8 is getting a second life thanks to 8Marketplace, patched Twitter app, and more
Windows Phone 8 is seeing a surprising revival through community efforts like 8Marketplace, which restores app downloads, alongside patched apps that connect to modern services like Bluesky.