The News - Saturday, 14 November 2026

BBC News

What we know about the longest US nationwide flight ground stop since 9/11

US officials say the disruption was caused by old equipment overloading and not a cyber-attack or a Microsoft outage.

'Miracle on Mississippi' - All passengers rescued after New Orleans cruise ship collision

The collision leaves 32 people in hospital with non-critical injuries, but no-one unaccounted for.

US Air Force says it responded to 'suspected drones' over RAF Lakenheath

The American military says there were no injuries or damage after "suspected unauthorised drone activity" this evening.

Trump, Putin and Xi plan historic joint meeting in China next week, White House says

Trump will discuss the "reduction of nuclear weapons" during the unprecedented talks, a spokeswoman says.

Watch: Children in Need 2026... in 90 seconds

Some of the key moments from Children In Need 2026, which raised nearly £40m by the end of Friday night's live programme.

Microsoft 'deeply sorry' for global outage as it reports broad recovery

Experts say the event is a "stark reminder" of how heavily the world relies on a small group of big tech providers.

Setback for SpaceX Starship rocket's double-catch test

Elon Musk’s company aborted an attempted catch of the rocket’s booster - instead it came down in the ocean.

Jojo the gorilla has spent his life alone. Can he finally find a companion?

Jojo was poached as an infant and grew up in captivity. His keepers want to find him a friend - but it's not straightforward.

Even Grand Theft Auto's original creators haven't been able to play GTA 6

The next title in the series is expected to be the biggest video game release ever.

When to put up a real Christmas tree - according to an expert

Supermarkets have started selling Christmas trees - six weeks out from the big day.

How the Jensen Huang scandal created a headache for business-friendly Singapore

The scandal has cast a spotlight on Singapore's success as a chip hub - and a location for alleged illicit trade.

'Police launch investigation' into Walliams and Piddington asylum 'betrayal'

An investigation into David Walliams over reports of "alleged serious sexual offences" leads a number of Saturday's papers.

Eurovision is finally coming to Asia - meet the stars gearing up to take the stage

On Saturday, the biggest and longest-running international song contest will make a leap into unknown territory.

Watch: Cruise ship seen sinking after collision with cargo ship in New Orleans

All passengers have been accounted for after a cargo ship collided with a docked cruise ship.

Family's two-year fight to bring killer driver back from Latvia

How the parents of Keaton Slater, 12, battled to bring the man who killed him to justice.

Nvidia scandal fallout widens as Trump's treasury secretary blames colleague's cabinet

Scott Bessent told CNBC that several government agencies "were in favour of putting Megaspeed on the entity list for months".

Former Hamas bodyguard guilty of UK knife attack

Mohammed Alfatih was granted asylum in the UK in 2015 and British citizenship in 2020.

New campaign against EU membership launches ahead of UK-EU summit

The launch of Stay Out comes as Andy Burnham prepares for talks with European leaders next week.

Probation officers to take industrial action over pay and early release scheme

It comes as prisons prepare to free more inmates early in the coming months.

Young people should have legal guarantee of job or training, Milburn tells BBC

The author of a major review on youth unemployment, due next week, acknowledges the change would mean some young people losing out on benefits.

Neets review won't be for the faint-hearted - and will test Burnham's appetite for a welfare fight

Milburn is not the first to try and fix the Neets problem - so what’s different this time round, asks Laura Kuenssberg.

US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for Nato membership, Zelensky says

The Ukrainian president says US envoys touted the exchange as part of efforts to end the war with Russia.

Noel Fielding 'appalled' by jokes he made with Russell Brand

The Great British Bake Off presenter says he has not been in contact with the convicted rapist "for many years".

Thousands turn out in Edinburgh to protest against AI data centres

Demonstrators armed with placards - and some dressed in costume - assembled at the top of the Royal Mile before marching towards the Scottish Parliament.

Brand, Walliams and Married at First Sight: Is this a reckoning for the entertainment industry?

Noor Nanji, culture correspondent, explores how these stories represent the consequences of changes that began years ago, rather than being a sudden cultural shift.

King jokes with Elton John as he marks 78th birthday with radio show

The monarch appears on a special episode to coincide with his 78th birthday on Saturday.

Man dies after being stabbed by gang of masked men

Police say a 27-year-old man died after being stabbed in the "shocking and tragic attack" in Crumpsall.

Italy fines Meta €805m over accessing users' photos

The social media giant is accused of not informing about 20 million users it had access to their photos.

Body found on French beach after attempted Channel crossing

The man was found after authorities stopped and overloaded dinghy leaving the beach overnight.

Murdered woman's family make appeal 30 years on

Vera Holland's daughter says her family "feels the loss and heartbreak of losing her every day".

Intelligence officer's rare Aston Martin to be sold

The Aston Martin DB5, a model made famous by James Bond films, will be sold in Esher in December.

Handwritten 200-year-old dismissal letter found on roof tile

The tile informs a worker that he is no longer needed and was signed by Thomas Austin.

I took Vinted to court to get my money back

The BBC hears from Vinted sellers who describe difficulties accessing money held in their online wallets.

Why are these purple flowers shutting down streets in Sydney?

Jacaranda trees typically flower for six weeks every spring, drawing visitors to Australia from across the globe.

Bournemouth Echo

'Priority to keep evolving' - Frevola on progress at Cherries' performance centre

The Cherries plan to continue to evolve and develop their performance centre facilities as plans are in to build a dedicated women's block and expand capacity to meet category one academy requirements.

Unbeaten Mr Britain heads to Seville with eyes on mixed disability bodybuilding crown

This weekend, mixed disability bodybuilder Jonathan Griffiths sets his sights on winning at the world finals in Seville.

The hospital generations of Bournemouth families will never forget

Share memories and photographs of Bournemouth’s former hospital, its staff, patients and wards before demolition in 1993.

Residents forced to 'learn to live with' Southbourne bin nightmare

A Southbourne woman has slammed BCP Council after years of missed bin collections left rubbish piling up, attracting rats and sparking hygiene concerns.

Famous village pub gets fresh chapter as doors reopen after transformation

A much-loved village pub near Wimborne has reopened under new ownership following a five-week refurbishment, with plans to keep community at its heart.

Parking restrictions proposed as BCP residents raise concerns over 'van dwellers'

A proposal to restrict parking on streets along coastal roads in Bournemouth is in consultation

80-year-old hospitalised after council sends him fine meant for unknown woman

An 80-year-old man was hospitalised after being bombarded with council letters about a fine.

Former car showroom set to be demolished for flats

Plans for nine flats with no resident parking have been approved despite fears that more cars could pile onto already crowded streets.

Reform councillor defends rejecting council tax freeze and playpark funding plans

Reform councillor Chris Moody defends Bournemouth Town Council vote rejecting a council tax freeze and playpark funding proposals after September 24 row.

Hundreds of households report repeated missed food waste collections since April

Hundreds of households have reported at least three missed food waste collections since April

LIVE: Road closed after crash causes gas leak

Wimborne Road in Lytchett Matravers is closed following a crash, which reportedly caused a gas leak

Four homes evacuated after late-night car crash causes gas leak

Residents were evacuated from their homes after a late-night crash in Lytchett Matravers caused a gas leak and left properties without power.

Three-bedroom penthouse apartment in Bournemouth with sea views listed for £950k

Three-bedroom Bournemouth penthouse in Boscombe with panoramic sea views, two south-facing balconies, double garage and direct lift access listed at £600,000.

Minstead road set to close for pole renewal works

A Minstead road is set to close for pole renewal works.

Strategy launched to manage deer numbers in the New Forest

A new strategy is being developed to manage deer populations.

Fire breaks out above Bournemouth restaurant as 30 firefighters attend

A mayor emergency response saw 30 firefighters tackle a property fire in West Cliff in the early hours of Saturday.

Train services disrupted as police deal with incident near railway line

Train services have been disrupted after police responded to an incident near the railway line.

Firefighters remain at scene after restaurant blaze breaks out overnight

Fire crews remain at the scene of an overnight fire at a Japanese restaurant in Bournemouth.

Long delays on main road into Dorset due to fallen tree

A fallen tree is causing disruption on the A31 westbound, affecting traffic travelling from the M27.

Parking suspensions to be in place on Bournemouth roads for nearly four months

Bournemouth parking restrictions on Marlborough Road, Portarlington Road and Chine Crescent will support SGN gas works from November 16, BCP Council says.

Dorset parish launches £5,000 appeal to restore century-old church organ

Dorset’s Lydlinch parish launches a £5,000 appeal to restore its 1910 Rushworth and Dreaper Apollo organ, played at St Thomas à Becket Church for 73 years.

What's on this Christmas with the National Trust across Dorset

National Trust Dorset unveils festive events at Brownsea Island, Corfe Castle, Kingston Lacy and Studland, including Christmas trails, walks and workshops.

Bournemouth bank branch opens its doors to help people stay safe from fraud

Leeds Building Society’s Bournemouth branch offers free fraud clinics during International Fraud Awareness Week, helping residents spot phishing and scams.

Tesco customers urged to donate toys as Christmas campaign returns nationwide

Tesco’s Gift a Toy campaign runs from November 9 to December 20, inviting UK shoppers to donate new toys for children through charities and community groups.

Tony Hadley on returning to Bournemouth, his Christmas tour and 50-year career

Following the huge success of last year’s Christmas Big Band Tour Tony Hadley returns to Bournemouth Pavilion on Monday.

16 flats above shop on Poole High Street approved

A proposal for sixteen flats above a convivence store on Poole High Street has been approved.

Dorset tech trailblazers shortlisted for the Women in Tech Excellence Awards

Arts University Bournemouth’s Penny Norman and Kyra Gibson shortlisted for 2026 Women in Tech Excellence Awards, recognising digital fashion innovation.

Pelican crossing in Dorset town set to be replaced with a zebra crossing

Dorset Council plans to replace Ferndown’s St Marys Road pelican crossing with a zebra crossing.

Alice’s Christmas Wonderland to transform Beaulieu’s Palace House this winter

Beaulieu’s Palace House becomes Alice’s Christmas Wonderland from November 21 to January 3, featuring immersive décor, festive characters and live entertainment

Innovative new obesity programme backed by NHS Dorset launches in the county

NHS Dorset launches Personalised Pathways to Healthy Weight, supporting underserved adults and children with obesity through community-led weight management.

Calls are growing to halt Government State Pension age rise to 68

A new petition calls on the Government to scrap any plans to bring forward the increase in the State Pension age to 68, warning that millions of workers could be forced to stay in employment for longer despite declining healthy life expectancy.

Charity seeks volunteers to tackle loneliness among older people

Volunteers visit for an hour each week or fortnight to share a chat and a cup of tea.

'Culture is key to Bournemouth town centre rejuvenation'

I was pleased to join a recent Bournemouth Town Centre BID event to discuss the importance of culture and creative sector.

PM gives flat owners new powers to challenge 'unfair' service charges

Millions of leaseholders are set to gain new powers to challenge unfair service charges.

Directors warned as 78 per cent seeking finance asked for personal guarantees

Personal guarantees are commonly attached to commercial loans, overdrafts and invoice finance agreements.

Adorable assistance dog Claude brings comfort to care home residents in Ringwood

Assistance dog Claude brought comfort and companionship to residents at Barchester’s Moors Manor Care Home in Ringwood during a visit from Helpful Hounds.

Dorset carers encouraged to learn about their rights this Carers Rights Day

Dorset unpaid carers are urged to learn about their rights and support at Carers Rights Day events from November 19, including a Weymouth wellbeing fair.

Man who stole woman's disabled parking permit sentenced

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistates' Court:

Poole residents urged to embrace a less wasteful and cheaper Christmas

The message was shared at an Environmental Information Exchange event at the Poole Environmental Wellbeing Hub.

RNLI Poole centre to get new entrance after security breaches

Plans have been approved to improve security at RNLI’s Lifeboat Support Centre in Poole

UK motorists urged not to ignore this common night-time driving problem

An optician explains why drivers should get glare or blurred lights checked and shares five tips for driving after dark.

Government confirms new State Pension rates – see how much pensioners will get

The Government has set out new State Pension rates for April 2027, with the full new State Pension rising to £250.70 a week and the basic rate to £192.10.

Poole recruitment firm celebrates first year with £3,750 charity fundraiser

A recruitment company has marked its first year in business with a celebration and a major fundraising effort.

Formula 1

Lawson's top-six hopes after new Racing Bulls deal

Liam Lawson's future at Racing Bulls has been decided, but how far is he from breaking into the top-six betting markets?

Piastri on his tough 2026 and why it could make him stronger

McLaren's Oscar Piastri opens up about his difficulties in 2026 and why he hopes he can be better for them.

Button explains what will ‘keep Alonso going’ at Aston Martin

2009 F1 World Champion, and Aston Martin Ambassador, Jenson Button details what Fernando Alonso's re-signing means for the team.

Our writers on Antonelli’s title success and what it means

After Kimi Antonelli was crowned the 2026 Formula 1 Drivers' World Champion, we asked our writers to give us their take on his achievement.

Windows Central

Best Buy knocks a massive $850 off this Ryzen AI 9 laptop, but only for one day

Best Buy's daily "Deal of the Day" sale has spotlighted a massive $850 discount for a premium-grade configuration of the HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 laptop armed with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 CPU, 32GB RAM, a 2K OLED display, and more beneficial features for work efficiency.

Razer Soma Pro review: This $999 gaming chair literally shook my butt, and I’m shocked by how much I love it

The Razer Soma Pro combines the company’s excellent Soma gaming chair with Sensa HD Haptics, THX Spatial Audio, and Chroma RGB for one of the most immersive gaming experiences I’ve tried. At $999, it’s undeniably expensive, but considering everything Razer packed into it, I’m actually surprised it doesn’t cost more.

Microsoft apologizes for major network outage that knocked Outlook, Teams offline

The company blames a network upgrade which caused an outage across Microsoft 365, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and more.

I tested this Windows 11 optimizer expecting a simple cleanup tool. I got much more than I bargained for

Discover how TBOK Windows Performance Optimizer customizes Windows 11, detects hardware, applies system tweaks, and what to check before running it.

Laffgaff

In what city is the Trevi Fountain located?

Rome.

Blacksmith Tools

I like to look at the tools my blacksmith friends keep by their anvils. We all have our vices.

Itsfoss

Open Source’s Anti-AI Sentiment Has Real Reasons, and So Does The Other Side

Critics point to review burden, copyright risk and lost trust, while supporters say clear rules and human accountability make AI workable.