BBC News
PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme
Andy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the Sentencing Act.
WhatsApp group chat used to send millions in cash, funding crime and extremism
The WhatsApp money launderers arranged cash transfers in the UK and around the world with no paper trail.
Iceland EU referendum on a knife edge as counting continues
A vote on whether to resume membership talks with the European Union is too close to call.
Rescue to continue overnight for 'in distress' vessel carrying five in the Channel
Several fishing vessels are assisting the Coastguard after reports of a boat "in distress' off Plymouth.
I've been to Gamescom six times - here's what excited me this year
The BBC's Laura Cress gets a first look at the biggest games in Cologne from Witcher 3 to Alien: Isolation 2.
They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister
A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related?
Mount Fuji pics, life-changing ramen and a weak yen - why young Brits are going to Japan
Photos of Mount Fuji, bowls of ramen and the bustle of Shibuya Crossing are filling up social media feeds.
I was told I was unworthy to be a mother, then they stole my baby
Marion McMillan was one of about 250,000 women who were forced to have their babies adopted between 1949 and 1976.
We all share a 15-acre Georgian mansion for the price of a two-bed house
Co-housing residents live in a Grade II listed mansion for the same price as a two-bed house.
Six ways parents could make the return to school a little easier
Parenting experts give their top tips on how to make sure back-to-school runs as smoothly as possible.
'Healey eyes banks and oil tax' and 'X Factor comeback'
As rescue efforts enter their fifth day following the Nepal flash floods, some of today's papers report on the climbing death toll.
Canada installs large Lake Ontario sign in latest jab at US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a billboard on Canada's shoreline with the message: "Lake Ontario. Now and Always."
Sarah Ferguson expected back in the UK 'shortly', source says
The former Duchess of York is renting a six-bed house in the Home Counties, reports say.
At least 37 dead and hundreds evacuated after strike on Kyiv weapons depot
An investigation has begun into the storage of weapons for Ukraine's military near a residential area.
Man dies after train hits van on level crossing
British Transport Police said a man who was in a van died at the scene, in Burscough.
Norway's new king remembers 'my dear father' in first speech
Haakon VIII pays emotional tribute to his late father, Harald V, before outlining how he wishes to reign.
Normandy veteran who lied about age to enlist dies at 101
A veterans' charity says Donald Turrell will be remembered with "enormous affection and gratitude".
Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor
The capital is not set to vote on a new mayor until 2028.
Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school
Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school.
Police release one of two men arrested over fatal house fire
Police continue to question a 23-year-old man over the fire in which a girl, 7, and her aunt died.
British woman killed in stabbing at German railway station
A 27-year-old German man was arrested immediately after the incident in Rosenheim, Bavaria.
Church names pastor killed by falling sign at Christian festival
Robert Guanco, 41, was a pastor at Jesus the Living Water Church in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
Woman injured in fatal police pursuit crash dies
She had been driving a car which was involved in a collision with an Audi being chased by police.
Burnham gets the early prison release changes he wanted - but at what cost?
The prime minister says he will keep hundreds more criminals behind bars but doing so requires complex changes.
Celebrating 60 years of Notting Hill Carnival
Crowds take to the streets of west London to enjoy family day in the bank holiday weekend sunshine.
We all share a 15-acre Georgian mansion for the price of a two-bed house
Co-housing residents live in a Grade II listed mansion for the same price as a two-bed house.
They fell in love - then had to check they weren't brother and sister
A French couple - both conceived by sperm donors - wanted children. But with home DNA tests illegal, how could they be sure they were not related?
Six ways parents could make the return to school a little easier
Parenting experts give their top tips on how to make sure back-to-school runs as smoothly as possible.
Three rescued, two still missing as French fishing vessel sinks in Channel
Three of the five crew members were rescued and taken to hospital, the coastguard says.
Manhunt after shooting at Swiss rave kills woman, 22, and injures five
Five others in their twenties were injured after shots were fired at a techno event near Zurich.
Mum says family 'lucky to be alive' after train crash
British Transport Police say a man who was in a van died at the scene on Saturday afternoon.
Dementia patient's deportation from Sweden delayed
George Mason, originally from Hinckley in Leicestershire, is facing deportation from Sweden.
Third murder charge over Brent Council HQ stabbing
David Wynter, 17, died after he was attacked on Engineers Way near Brent Civic Centre.
Bournemouth Echo
Brutal and dark secrets of the rusty iron stirrup hanging in Lyndhurst
Discover the dark history of the Queen's House in Lyndhurst and the brutal 'Rufus Stirrup' test that determined the gruesome fate of New Forest dogs.
Man injured after van blocks cycle lane on Ringwood Road
Man injured after work van blocking cycle lane on Ringwood Road.
Bournemouth roads to see 20mph limit and one-way street introduced next month
Roads in Bournemouth will soon see a 20mph limit and a one-way street introduced as part of a six-month trial
£140k makeover of Poole park play area gives children space to ‘be active’
A £140,000 refurbishment has transformed a play area into a modern space designed for all ages in Poole.
Shortfall in parking income due to less time and money being spent across BCP
Lower than expected parking income due to people spending less time across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole
Bournemouth Town Council updated budget shows thousands of savings made
A budget adjustment has delivered thousands of pounds of savings for Bournemouth Town Council
Sisters bringing 'Jellycat Hospital Hugs' to spread joy and comfort to children
Two sisters are raising money to bring happiness and joy to children in hospital.
Proposal to convert site into six-bedroom HMO and two‑bedroom flat
A proposal to transform a mixed-use site into a six-bedroom HMO and a two-bedroom flat.
LIVE - Power outage at Bournemouth Airport with all flights affected
Bournemouth Airport has been hit by a power outage with flights affected. Latest updates as we get them.
Bournemouth Airport continues to investigate cause of power outage
Bournemouth Airport is continuing to establish the cause of a power outage that caused disruption for several hours on Saturday, August 29.
LIVE - Police and forensics at property in Canford Heath
Police, forensics and the ambulance service have been at a property in Canford Heath for much of today.
Twelve Eatery closes its doors after almost eight years
After almost eight extraordinary years, last night we closed the doors of Twelve for the final time. 🤍
Thunderstorms warning issued for BCP and Dorset
Thunderstorms frequent lightning and heavy showers could be seen across Dorset today, the Met Office has warned.
Huge landslide along coast as people warned 'stay away from the area'
There has been a large landslide along the Dorset coast
Bournemouth Airport operating normally after power cut
Bournemouth Airport is operating normally today after a power cut caused issues to flights, shops and restaurants on Saturday.
Upcoming road works across BCP set to cause delays from August 31 to September 6
Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary road works in September due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.
Dramatic rescue launched for yacht engine failure in challenging sea conditions
The engine of a 30-foot yacht carrying four people and a dog failed and triggered an emergency response from HM Coastguard as it drifted too close to cliffs.
Police, ambulance and coastguard teams sent to medical emergency
Emergency services, including Dorset Police and Coastguard, responded to a medical incident at Bournemouth Pier West on Sunday morning. Water safety tips shared.
Two boats run aground and break free from their moorings
Lymington Lifeboat Called to Two Boats Aground
Police make four arrests, drug searches and seize a knife in one week of patrols
Arrests, drug searches and a seized knife were among the outcomes of recent police activity in the Boscombe & Christchurch Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Barbecue in the New Forest extinguished by ranger as fire risk remains
A New Forest ranger had to put out a BBQ as wildfire risk continues.
Family stranded in Rhodes following major flight disruption
A family remain stranded in Rhodes after their TUI flight home was cancelled overnight, with the father claiming passengers were given little information or support at the airport.
17th century Dutch painting of young girl to go under the hammer this September
A painting of a girl born 370 years ago is one of the highlights of the Charterhouse three day auction in September.
Property Care Association to set standards for spray foam removal in Dorset
The Property Care Association (PCA) is introducing a scheme to support contractors who specialise in removing spray foam insulation from properties.
Firework exclusion zone for rescheduled display in Poole
An exclusion zone for a rescheduled fireworks display is set to take place in Poole Harbour.
The 'beautiful' Dorset walk with 'spectacular' views which finishes at a pub
The Osmington to Ringstead Beach Circular is a Dorset walk offering views of the coast and the opportunity to go to a pub at the end
Ringwood road to close for no more than one night for resurfacing works
Hightown Hill will be closed overnight for resurfacing from 9pm, 10 September to 6am, 11 September. Kier Infrastructure, Hampshire County Council.
New scheme to protect homeowners from 'cowboy builders' to launch next month
People carrying out home renovations will receive greater protection from rogue ‘cowboy builders’ through a new database of trusted traders
The 'marvellous' Dorset tea room on a farm with 'absolutely gorgeous surroundings'
The Cake House on East Creech Farm in Dorset has been praised by visitors for its food and scenery
Police increase anti social behaviour prevention methods in Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury’s Neighbourhood Policing Team highlighted a range of work it carried out over the past week, including safeguarding vulnerable people, tackling antisocial behaviour and working with partner agencies.
Next of kin appeal issued for 61-year-old man from Christchurch who died at home
Dorset Coroner appeals for next of kin of David Neil Hopkins, 61, from Christchurch, who died on Stour Road. Death not suspicious. Call 01202 123900.
Ringwood lash artist celebrates placing top 50 at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards
Louisa Styles, owner of Styled By Styles in St Leonards, Ringwood, placed in the top 50 for Lash Artist of the Year at the UK Hair and Beauty Awards 2026.
Bournemouth vet shares five surprising facts about feline health and wellbeing
Stokewood Vets in Bournemouth is offering advice to support feline health and wellbeing, with practical tips covering handling, nutrition, vaccinations.
Bid to knock down bungalow for two semi-detached homes
Plans have been submitted to turn a bungalow in Bournemouth into two semi-detached homes.
Developer aims to demolish existing building to make way for 14 new units
Developer proposes demolishing a Sharp Road, Poole warehouse to build 14 new industrial units with parking and landscaping near Alder Hills Nature Reserve.
Plan to turn garage workshop into short-term holiday let
Plans to convert and alter an existing detached garage to a short term holiday let have been submitted to BCP Council.
Dispute over public waterfront access in Poole resurfaces with new plans
A long-running dispute over public access through a waterfront route in Poole has resurfaced after an application was submitted to formalise opening hours for the gates.
New Milton Cricket Club applies for premises licence to sell alcohol daily
New Milton Cricket Club seeks a premises licence to sell alcohol daily, 11am–11pm, at Fernhill Lane. Public comments to New Forest District Council invited.
Bournemouth psychology students present their work to international researchers
Eight students from Bournemouth University presented their work at the European Conference on Visual Perception, held at the BIC from August 23-27.
Proposal for traveller caravans on land in Christchurch
A plan has been submitted to place two traveller caravans in Christchurch
UK drivers warned of hefty fines over common roundabout manoeuvre
"Slingshotting" involves entering a roundabout from the right-hand lane and circling around to take a left exit, avoiding a line of waiting vehicles.
Universal Credit bank checks - the DWP power sparking a fresh backlash
A petition is calling for the DWP to reconsider its powers to check information held by banks about Universal Credit claimants
Formula 1
Why Jack Doohan values childhood neighbour Michael Schumacher
Former Alpine F1 racer and current Haas reserve Jack Doohan explains why seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher is his F1 idol.
The car I loved and the car I loathed – with Nigel Mansell
Nigel Mansell drove a wide range of cars across his F1 career, from Lotus machines he struggled to qualify in to the Williams FW14B with which he ultimately claimed the Drivers’ World Championship title.
Antonelli interview: The title fight and his Monza mindset
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli tells F1.com’s Lawrence Barretto about how experience has benefitted him this season and what he is looking forward to about his home race at Monza.
Windows Central
HP made one of my favorite PCs and had to abandon it — Would this Windows all-in-one stand a chance if it ever risked a comeback?
HP's Envy Move was a clever all-in-one PC with a portable twist thanks to a genius built-in battery, but it didn't last long. I'd love to see it return one day.
Dear Microsoft, where is the Surface to showcase all these improvements to Windows 11?
Microsoft is rolling out long-awaited Taskbar and UI fixes in Windows 11 26H2, but where is the flagship Surface hardware to actually show them off?
Laffgaff
Who stars as bounty hunter Din Djarin in the ‘Star Wars’ series ‘The Mandalorian’?
Pedro Pascal.
Stationery Cupboard
The scissors were going to stand for president of the stationery cupboard ... But they couldn't find anyone to run with them.
Itsfoss
Debian AI Vote has Divided the Community
Debian is a big name, a leader in the community, so the decision Debian made is going to set a precedent. It may lead to more projects embracing AI as Debian leads the way.