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One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns
A major review examining the causes of rising youth unemployment says getting on the career ladder is now "out of reach" for many.
I just want freedom from fear, says girl raped by teenage boys as sentences to be reviewed
The teenager tells BBC Newsnight she is suffering from flashbacks and living in fear following the attack.
Girl tells BBC she is 'scared to go out' after teenage rapists spared jail time
She told BBC Newsnight she was living in fear after the attack by teenage boys, whose sentences are being reviewed.
US strikes Iran targets for second time in three days
The hostilities come during a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war.
An unhealthy focus on sex - Married at First Sight UK insiders on show's 'toxic' culture
Fresh revelations come after two women told the BBC they had been raped on the Channel 4 reality show.
Jill Biden says she thought husband was having a stroke during 2024 debate
The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden's performance against Donald Trump.
UK's rudest chalk figure gets a glow-up to stop it fading in the rain
National Trust staff and volunteers will apply 17 tonnes of fresh chalk to the outline of the famous figure.
Legal bid to block UK-backed French migrant detention centre
The Home Office says the UK won’t pay France if the site doesn’t open, under a deal to curb migrant crossings.
Israel issues evacuation order for swathes of southern Lebanon
The military says areas south of the Zahrani River are now "combat zones" as it threatens Hezbollah with fresh strikes.
The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China
The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.
Paul McCartney on playing guitar with Paul Mescal: 'He knew it better than I did!'
The music legend on delivering "memory songs" for his 20th solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane - and why he's intrigued by the new Beatles biopics.
How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah'
The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.
We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found
The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.
The Papers: 'Labour risking 'lost generation' and 'Britain's gone balmy!'
Several of Thursday's front pages lead with a new report about unemployment among young people and rising heating bills.
Burnham and Streeting accuse Blair of ignoring inequality as they hit back at ex-PM
Labour mayor Burnham and former minister Streeting were responding to the former PM's 5,600-word essay.
Birmingham City Council fines itself £472,000 for Clean Air Zone breaches
One in eight of the council's fleet vehicles still break its own Clean Air Zone requirements.
Australia sues US giant 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam
The A$2bn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.
Matthew Perry's assistant jailed for 41 months over actor's ketamine death
Kenneth Iwamasa, who pleaded guilty last year to one count of conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death, said he "will forever regret" his actions.
Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets
The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.
'It's not a nice world to bring children into': Births fall to the lowest level in 50 years
Live births in England and Wales are at their lowest since 1977, while the age of first-time mothers has also risen.
Bournemouth Echo
Widespread dispersal orders 'not yet necessary' despite beach violence
The Chief Superintendent of Dorset Police has said that widespread dispersal orders are not necessary yet— despite warning that anyone visiting Bournemouth intent on causing harm will be dealt with “robustly”.
"It's lovely" Streets awash with new town‑themed Dorset flags ahead of celebrations
A dash of yellow has brightened the streets of Beaminster, with new town‑themed flags fluttering above shopfronts ahead of Dorset Day
Plans to 'animate' Bournemouth town centre during the summer
Live performances, a confectionary bus and a decorated bar is all part plans to “animate” Bournemouth Town Centre this summer.
Seafront Mini Market allowed to sell alcohol until 11pm
A convenience store in Bournemouth Town Centre is allowed to sell alcohol until 11pm despite concerns about safety and the risk of increased crime.
The British lord who gaslit the ocean to save his crumbling mansion
Explore the incredible true story of a British Prime Minister who used his wealth to create fake paths and hide his shrinking estate from his own eyes.
New 20mph zones to start on 139 Bournemouth roads next week
More than 100 roads in Bournemouth will see the speed limit reduced as a new 20mph zone is introduced
Historic and much loved seafront building goes on the market for £500k
A much loved and historical building in Swanage has gone on the market after 90 years of supplying seafront entertainment.
Busy road remains closed to allow for urgent works after water main burst
Part of Wimborne Road remains closed to allow for “urgent works” after a water main burst. An underground leak between Northbourne Roundabout and The Broadway in Kinson was first reported in the early hours of Tuesday morning, causing major disruption.
Customers left 'feeling unsafe' after anti-trans protest group gathers inside Aruba
A BOURNEMOUTH woman has criticised the handling of an alleged anti-trans protest at Aruba after she said a birthday celebration became “incredibly uncomfortable and upsetting."
'It’s all about love': Hundreds gather in Bournemouth park for Eid celebrations
HUNDREDS of people gathered at Meyrick Park on a sunny morning to celebrate Eid al-Adha with prayers, family activities and community festivities.
'Highly popular' budget airport parking at risk of closure over planning row
A ‘HIGHLY popular’ budget airport parking business is at risk of closure over a planning row.
'Rural' padel club with wellness facilities could open later this year
Plans for 'Dorset’s first rural indoor padel club' have moved forward following a recent council decision.
WATCH: Videos emerge of beach 'disorder' which saw three people arrested
VIDEOS are circulating online of the "disorder" on Bournemouth beach on Tuesday night which saw three people arrested.
Formula 1
Watch Round 10 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship
Catch all the action from Round 10 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
Windows Central
"An absolute passion project": Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 dev vows its Middle-earth RPG will be "deeply immersive" and built "in a very specific Warhorse way"
Following the announcement that it's making a Middle-earth RPG, KCD2 dev Warhorse has shared some additional details about its development.
"Other ideas ... had to just fall by the wayside": Fallout: New Vegas director says Obsidian had to limit the RPG's scope due to a time crunch
Fallout: New Vegas dev Obsidian originally had "other ideas" for the RPG, but they "had to just fall by the wayside" due to time constraints.
Almost none of us will ever buy this Fanatec racing wheel, but its crossover between gaming and the real world is impressive on an unmatched scale
Sim racing with a PC or Xbox has got more and more realistic over the years, but this wheel from Fanatec takes it to a whole other level.
4 Start menu changes are coming to Windows 11, and they will shape how you use your PC
Microsoft is finally fixing the Windows 11 Start menu with resizing, section toggles, and improved recommendation controls. Here's all you need to know.
Google’s AI Search is pushing users away, and Bing has a rare opening it has not seen in years. What happens next is up to Microsoft.
As competitor search engines surge on Google's AI obsession, Microsoft has a very, very rare opportunity to exploit the situation. But it'll go against everything they've been doing up until now. Does Microsoft have the guts to do it?
Valve's new Steam Deck restock comes with a huge price hike — "these new prices reflect the current state ... across the industry"
After months of being out of stock, Valve's beloved Steam Deck is available again — but its return has been accompanied by a massive price hike.
LEGO Batman’s new adventure is selling strongly, and Xbox players are showing up more than Steam
Alinea Analytics reports that LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight has sold around 1.2 million copies and generated roughly $83 million in revenue, with Xbox reportedly outperforming Steam in sales.
Dragon Quest XII finally resurfaces with its first trailer as a new Monsters game heads to Xbox and PC
Square Enix has recently uploaded a quick developer update livestream, which unveiled Dragon Quest 12's first proper trailer and a new Dragon Quest Monsters game coming soon to Xbox, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
The Outer Worlds has been delisted, but players can carry saves into Spacer’s Choice Edition on Game Pass
Obsidian has clarified how save transfers, Game Pass access, and upgrades will work as The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition replaces the original release on modern storefronts.
Geekom's A9 Max is a monstrously mighty mini-PC that can run the most demanding PC titles with solid performances and crush AI workloads in a flash
The critically acclaimed Geekom A9 Max mini-PC is now on special offer for a 13% discount, plus an extra 10% when paired with this limited-time promo code, so you can shave its insane price to enjoy premium PC gaming on the go for less.
A new fan project adds Crash Bandicoot to Spyro, giving players a crossover they never got officially
A fan-made Unreal Engine 5 project called Sprash combines Crash Bandicoot and Spyro into one playable experience, featuring upgraded visuals, co-op multiplayer, and classic Spyro levels.
Itsfoss
Don't Expect a Raspberry Pi 6 Until At Least 2028
Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton confirmed that in a Reddit AMA recently.