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Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK later this month
The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, are enrolled to start at a school in September.
Harry and Meghan are experts in surprise - but is their UK return forever?
The sudden decision to return leaves lots of questions for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Royal Family.
Students wait for GCSE and BTec grades as app launches for 750 schools in England
Some pupils in England will be able to see their grades on their phones from 11:00 BST on Thursday.
Russia launches missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding region, killing at least eight
Apartment blocks and warehouses were targeted in the "massive attack" on Thursday, according to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.
Giant whales move into Greenland waters as ice disappears
Melting sea ice from climate change has opened up the region for giant whales to undertake "feeding frenzies".
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A new jab extended the length of time patients were cancer free, but it is unclear for how long.
People smuggler exposed by BBC investigation arrested and charged
Twana Jamal Khdir has been arrested and charged with immigration offences.
Vapes could lead to health harms in children, doctors warn
A Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has published a report with concerns vaping is a gateway to smoking
Couple and teenage daughter who died in water off Shoreham named by police
Police say the family travelled from their home in London and went into the sea for a swim.
Weekly type 2 diabetes jab could replace daily injections
Hundreds of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes could get access to a new weekly insulin jab to replace daily injections.
Captured Ukrainian-born soldiers tell BBC why they fought for Russia
Men born in Ukraine who fought for Russia are tried for treason, but at a prisoner of war camp in western Ukraine, many believe they were defending their homeland.
'I'd love a normal life, but being a 17-year-old carer means sacrifices'
Young carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like.
Key moments from Harry and Meghan's years since leaving UK
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to move back to the UK, BBC News understands.
The dangers of politicians being 'too online' - or not online enough
In an era when reputations can be made or broken with a single post, getting the balance right is tricky.
'Harry's coming home' and 'Day trip tragedy'
News of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's plan to move back to the UK is prominent across Thursday's papers.
I quit my £80,000 job to make ice cream - here's how
The co-founder of Little Moons shares her advice for anyone thinking about starting a business of their own.
Who is Natalie Harp, Trump's right-hand woman?
One of Trump's longest serving and most loyal aides, Harp was thrust again into the spotlight when Democrat Jon Ossoff noted her closeness to the president.
Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
Tenders open for highly-sensitive West Bank settlement project, Israel announces
The UK's foreign secretary condemned the move as "an unacceptable and destructive act".
'Incredible': SpaceX rocket spotted off Christmas Island coast
A SpaceX rocket that blasted off from Texas in July, and crashed into the Indian Ocean, made an unexpected appearance off Christmas Island.
Male prisons in England and Wales have fewer than 1,800 spaces
Male prisons have less than 1,800 spaces available in England and Wales, the lowest level since March
Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation
The five-year-old Palestinian girl initially survived the attack and pleaded for help but her body was recovered later with those of six of her relatives.
ADHD charity complains about Channel 4 documentary
One newspaper calls Channel 4’s The Great ADHD Myth? "the most controversial show of the year".
Bournemouth Echo
Woman who killed mother and suffocated husband detained in seure hospital
Dorset housewife believed she was the cause of illness to others, and on his recommendation, a judge sent her to a secure hospital.
Treasury minister visits Bournemouth as JP Morgan £350m expansion gathers pace
Lucy Rigby, economic secretary to the Treasury, toured the JP Morgan site alongside Tom Hayes, the Labour MP for Bournemouth East.
Bournemouth MP welcomes drive to get rough sleepers off the streets by Christmas
Bournemouth MP Tom Hayes backs Andy Burnham’s government plan to end rough sleeping by Christmas, funding housing, healthcare and local homelessness support.
Dorset Paralympian among star-studded cast fronting LGBTQ+ youth campaign
Lucy Shuker BEM, a wheelchair tennis champion from Three Legged Cross, appears in a new campaign film from The Proud Trust, an LGBTQ+ youth charity.
Dorset museum and Babcock partner to train the next generation of engineers
Young technicians are gaining hands-on engineering experience through a new partnership from the Tank Museum in Bovington and Babcock.
Three new restaurants enhance Street Food offering at Poole shopping centre
Sumo Sushi, Ojo’s Pizza, and Betsylicious are the latest independent eateries to open on the first floor of The Dolphin Centre
Bournemouth man completes 4,500-mile cycle around the UK for charity
Richard Davis, from Bournemouth, spent 70 days cycling through England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in support of Willow.
Margaret Green Animal Rescue announces new date for Country Fayre and Dog Show
Margaret Green Animal Rescue has announced the new date for its Country Fayre and Dog Show at its Church Knowle centre in Dorset, on October 4.
Hospice's summer bingo night fundraiser in Bournemouth raises nearly £3,500
Forest Holme Hospice Charity raised nearly £3,500 at a Summer Bingo Night, which Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties supported as the headline sponsor
Dorset housebuilder pledges to install 10,000 swift bricks by the end of 2027
Dorset housebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes plans to install 10,000 swift bricks by the end of 2027.
Spine tingling Halloween adventure set to return to Moors Valley Country Park
The Halloween at Moors Valley illuminated light trail is back this autumn from October 23 to November 1.
Construction on long-awaited community hub in Dorset to start next month
Mampitts Community Hub will include a café, activity hall, and family services as part of a multi-use public space designed to serve residents of all ages.
View from the Town Council: 'Too many of our playgrounds are a disgrace'
Politics is child’s play. Election swings and roundabouts. See-sawing finances. Council and committee climbing frames to be surmounted as you try to get things done.
Safeguard Community Support column: 'By the people. For the people. With the people'
The past two weeks have once again shown exactly why Safeguard Community Support (SCS) was created and how much can be achieved when a community comes together.
Man stole garden ornament before assaulting police officers - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Decision to fund Christmas lights in only four areas sparks criticism
A decision to fund Christmas lights in just four areas has sparked criticism from councillors
By-election date confirmed following councillor’s resignation
A town council seat is up for grabs following the resignation of a councillor just weeks after he was elected
Businesses and professionals invited to Dorset charity's next networking event
Diverse Abilities, a Dorset charity, is inviting professionals and businesses to its next “Pastries with…” event on September 23.
Hobbycraft bringing back its annual Superhero Saturday fundraiser this weekend
Superhero Saturday returns on Saturday, August 22 to Hobbycraft stores across the UK, including Dorset ones in Longham and Poole
Almost half of South West adults live with chronic pain, new research reveals
Almost half of adults in the South West are living with chronic pain, new research has revealed
Popular Dorset café destroyed by fire hopes to reopen 'soon'
A café destroyed by an accidental electrical fault nearly two months ago has begun the process of reopening.
New independent butchers opens in Tuckton with modern twist
A new independent butchers has opened in Tuckton, aiming to bring high-quality meat to families, fitness enthusiasts and home cooks at more accessible prices.
Nearly 30,000 ice creams scooped up at Bournemouth seafront kiosks in just four days
Nearly 30,000 ice creams and ice lollies have been sold along Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s coastline in just four days
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Van stolen from driveway after keys taken from property
A van was stolen from a driveway after the thief stole the keys from inside the house.
Formula 1
Our early Bet Builder picks for the Dutch Grand Prix
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including a podium finish, top-six finish and Virtual Safety Car.
Windows Central
I spent time with the August Windows 11 Insider builds, and these 8 changes reveal Microsoft’s next phase for the OS
The latest Windows 11 Insider builds for the first half of August bring a major context menu redesign, better recovery networking, new personalization options, and a few notable features get axed from the OS.
Xbox Insiders are getting a wave of new Xbox Series X|S dashboard features today, here's what's new
The Xbox dashboard has been getting tons of improvements as of late. Here's what's coming later today for Xbox Insiders on Xbox Series X|S.
5 more must-have Windows 11 apps — this time from Reddit and our readers
Upgrade Windows 11 with these reader-recommended apps for scheduled dark mode, advanced volume mixing, seamless cross-platform file transfers, and taskbar shortcuts.