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UK allows US to use bases to strike Strait of Hormuz targets
Downing Street said ministers approved the expansion after accusing Iran of "reckless strikes".
Sarah Ferguson is lying low, but pressure is mounting for her to give evidence on Epstein
There are calls for the former duchess to give testimony in the US, although there is no legal requirement she does so.
Dame Jenni Murray, former BBC Woman's Hour presenter, dies at 75
She was the Radio 4 programme's longest-serving presenter, having left in 2020 after 33 years.
Elon Musk misled Twitter investors, jury finds
A San Francisco jury concludes Musk’s claims in 2022 were damaging to a group of Twitter investors.
Chuck Norris memes were undefeated for a generation of young fans
Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough guy persona.
Traitors and Idris Elba help Comic Relief raise £30m
The annual charity telethon was hosted by Davina McCall and featured appearances from Idris Elba, Katherine Ryan and Catherine Tate.
Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak
The size and speed of the outbreak which has now affected 29 people, killing two of them, has been labelled "unprecedented".
Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France
Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.
Reform suspends Scotland candidate less than a day after he was announced
Scotland leader Malcolm Offord told BBC Radio Scotland that the party had "spent a lot of time on vetting" candidates
Ukraine-Hungary oil pipeline row threatens EU loan
Kyiv and Budapest disagree on how badly damaged a hub in western Ukraine bombed by Russia really is, as its oil flow remains suspended.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54
Brendon died of "natural cases", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".
Iranian strikes on bases used by US caused $800m in damage, new analysis shows
Much of the damage was caused in initial retaliatory strikes by Iran in the week after the US and Israel launched its operation.
Watch: Israeli strike next to British journalist is not AI-generated
The video of the strike, hitting just metres from RT's Steve Sweeney and his crew, was recorded on Thursday in southern Lebanon.
Saturday Night Live UK is here - but can it make you laugh?
The first episode of the British version of the American sketch show hits screens this weekend, and might face a tough crowd.
Watch: BBC asks Chuck Norris about being a 'successful, really terrible' actor
The Hollywood action star, who got his big screen break alongside Bruce Lee in 1972's Way Of The Dragon, has died aged 86.
'UK facing new tax hikes' and 'My Ricky's last hug'
Iran war could lead to UK tax rises and boxer Ricky Hutton's death inquest leads Saturdays' papers.
Paying back my student loan is more painful now I have a young family
Graduates, parents and students spoke to BBC Your Voice about their experiences of student loans.
Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?
Russia's school propaganda was highlighted by Oscar-winning film - but does it work?
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.
The fight to control the narrative in the Afghan-Pakistan conflict
The battle between the neighbouring countries is taking place as much online as it is on the ground.
A drug transformed my life. Now it's derailed my Australian dream
Regan Sparks, who has cystic fibrosis, takes medication that means she is not eligible for a visa.
Luke Littler applies to trademark his face to combat AI fakes
The darts star's image has been used legally on darts merchandise, snacks and fashion brands.
Iranian man arrested trying to enter Faslane nuclear base
A 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman were arrested at HM Naval Base Clyde, which houses UK's nuclear-armed submarines, on Thursday.
Starmer most popular PM - in Toby Jug sales
Toby Jugs depicting Sir Keir outsold all other prime ministers in the Parliament shop in 2025.
As Islamophobia rises, Australia's Muslims celebrate Eid
Recent events abroad and at home have fuelled an ongoing surge of Islamophobia in Australia.
Coroner 'not satisfied' boxing legend Ricky Hatton intended to take own life
Former boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found "unresponsive" at his home in September.
Iran launched unsuccessful attack on Diego Garcia, it is understood
Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at Indian Ocean base, but neither reached the target.
As Starmer faces war overseas, his party can't find peace at home
British politicians tend to stick together during dangerous moments abroad. In 2026? Not so much.
First photos as BTS make live return in front of huge crowd
RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook perform together for the first time since October 2022.
As meningitis cases rise, some people are changing plans in Canterbury
Events are cancelled and businesses say the city feels quieter after the start of the outbreak which has killed two young people.
US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as energy prices soar
The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.
Five questions that still need answering about the meningitis outbreak
The size and speed of the outbreak which has now affected 34 people, killing two of them, has been labelled "unprecedented".
Remember Chuck Norris memes but never watched his films? You're not alone
Chuck Norris became an inadvertent source of humour for a viral online celebration of his movie tough-guy persona.
Meningitis cases rise as vaccine queues continue
The UKHSA says the number of confirmed or suspected cases in Kent has risen from 29 to 34.
BBC presenter Louise Minchin taken to hospital with frostbite during Arctic challenge
The 57-year-old had been attempting to cycle 300 miles in three days in Canada's Northwestern Territories.
Brewdog accused of 'fire and rehire' approach to ex-workers
The company's brewery and 11 bars were bought by US firm Tilray for £33m after it went into administration.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor Nicholas Brendon dies aged 54
Brendon died of "natural causes", his family said in a statement, remembering him as "passionate" and "sensitive".
'I'm worried my child enjoys it': Russian parents struggle with war propaganda lessons
The messages are clear: the full-scale invasion is a defensive war and patriotism means unquestionable loyalty.
A drug transformed my life. Now it's derailed my Australian dream
Regan Sparks, who has cystic fibrosis, takes medication that means she is not eligible for a visa.
Victorians got Battle of Hastings wrong, expert says
A professor's findings claim King Harold's 200-mile march to the Battle of Hastings is a Victorian "invention".
Drunk driver killed man then went to buy alcohol
James O'Donnell, 35, is jailed for killing 63-year-old Keith Hornby by dangerous driving.
Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine ahead of talks in US, officials say
Two children, aged 11 and 15 were also injured in the attack which took place in Zaporizhzhia.
I walked down aisle by myself on my wedding day after rare cancer diagnosis
Maariya Khan was left with minimal movement after needing surgery following her cancer diagnosis.
Zoo armadillos celebrate 19th birthdays
Dillon and Doris are said to be firm favourites with staff and visitors at Telford Exotic Zoo.
Secret tunnel to reopen after being hidden for 50 years
The grand Horsley Towers was once lived in by prominent 19th century mathematician Ada Lovelace.
Journalist becomes surprise kidney donor for teen
An Essex mum wrote to her local paper with a kidney donation appeal, and got more than she expected.
Bournemouth Echo
Vet's warning to pet owners over the common tick treatment they should avoid
If ticks go unnoticed and pets are untreated, a tick bite could lead to further complications, including Lyme disease.
Fee for some users to access Hampshire tips to increase - full details
Hampshire County Council has announced it will increase fees for some users of recycling centres.
Motorcyclist in 30s dies after serious crash
A MOTORCYCLIST in his 30s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene after a fatal road traffic collision near Gillingham.
Cherries record profit of £14.9m in annual report after £66.3m loss the year before
The Cherries recorded a pre-tax profit of £14.9million for their 2024/25 accounts, documents published today reveal.
9-mile Dorset walk that's 'truly rewarding' named among the best in the UK
A walk from Ringstead Bay to Durdle Door has been named among the UK's best walks, thanks to its coastal views and sense of history
Large emergency response reported at Poole Harbour
EMERGENCY services were called after reports of a person in water at Poole Harbour.
Two rescued from jet ski as it drifted towards rocks
TWO people were onboard a jet ski when it broke down and began drifting dangerously towards the rocks.
Four-bedroom rural retreat on the market for £1.5 million
A four-bedroom rural retreat set within a Dorset hamlet is our ‘Property of the Week’
Royal Navy minesweeper spotted off Dorset coast
Royal Navy vessel HMS Hurworth (M39), a Hunt‑class minehunter equipped with Seafox mine‑disposal technology, made a surprise appearance in Weymouth Bay
Primary school pupils groomed into sharing indecent image of child
A warning has been issued to parents of a primary school in Dorset after pupils were groomed into sharing an indecent image of a child
Bournemouth residents asked to help shape £20m investment
West Howe residents invited to share views on £20m Pride in Place investment. MP Jessica Toale launches survey to shape funding for local facilities and safety.
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visits university campus in London
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne launched the Chancellor’s Fund at Health Sciences University London, supporting health education, research, and community care.
DIY tip: How hiring a van can help with home improvement projects in Dorset
Europcar UK highlights van hire as a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution for DIY, gardening, and home improvement projects this Easter. .
Bournemouth nursery enjoys special visit from Springbourne firefighters
Springbourne Fire Station visited Tops Muscliff Nursery, teaching children about fire safety, emergency services, and community heroes with hands-on activities.
How the new booking system works at Dorset Council recycling centres
Dorset residents must now pre-book visits to Dorchester, Wimborne, Shaftesbury and Sherborne recycling centres from 23 March 2026. Bookings required.
In The Dock: man stole charity hamper from supermarket
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
New independent specialist sports shop opens on Poole Quay
Quay Rackets opens on Poole Quay, Dorset, offering tennis, padel, squash, badminton, and pickleball gear, expert advice, restringing and Spring Sale deals.
Exciting new Ice Age themed live show coming to Dorset venue this May
Ice Age Adventure Live comes to Lighthouse Poole on May 26—a theatre show with interactive prehistoric fun, ancient creatures, and a woolly mammoth rescue.
Acclaimed musical collective known for vintage hits coming to Bournemouth venue
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox brings The Future Is Vintage UK Tour 2026 to Bournemouth Pavilion, reimagining modern pop hits in vintage jazz style.
New Forest care home offering free one week's stay for new residents
Hartford Care’s Bethel House in Barton on Sea offers new privately funded residents a free week’s stay. Includes dementia, respite, and end-of-life care.
Famous pop stars and fitness coach announced for major Dorset festival
Early bird tickets for Camp Bestival 2026 at Lulworth Castle go on sale tomorrow. Family festival features Bastille, Fatboy Slim, Joe Wicks and new workshops.
Japanese cherry trees unexpectedly bloom in Bournemouth gardens
Four Japanese cherry trees gifted by the Sakura Cherry Tree Project have blossomed early in Bourne Valley, marking UK-Japan friendship and Hanami tradition.
Live webcam returns to historic nest as famous birds prepare fifth breeding year
Bird enthusiasts will have the chance to get a glimpse at new chicks after a live webcam has returned to a historic osprey nest.
MP demands investigation as Dorset schools axe dozens of staff
An MP is calling for an "independent investigation" into the financial management and governance of initio learning trust after redundancies announced in Dorset schools.
10 restaurants awarded by the Michelin Guide that have closed in the last year
A number of UK restaurants that featured in the Michelin Guide, including some from London, Cornwall and Manchester, have shut in the last year
'Do not eat' warnings issued to shoppers at Lidl, Tesco, Ocado and more
Customers who have purchased any of the affected items are advised to take note of the possible health risks and follow the official guidance
'My son almost died from meningitis but these quick actions saved his life'
Gaynor Simpson faced every parents' worst nightmare when her son was left fighting for his life with sepsis and meningitis
The 3 airlines that have entered insolvency in 2026 with 1,000s of flights cancelled
Three airlines, including one in the UK, have entered liquidation or administration in 2026, while another has shut down entirely - see which ones.
Boats left in ruin after fire spread across multiple vessels
BOATS have been left in ruin after a fire spread across multiple vessels.
Formula 1
Haas’ best off-track moments 10 years on from their debut
It’s been 10 years since Haas first took to the track in Formula 1 back in 2016 – to celebrate, here are some of their best off-track moments...
Why Lawson's China performance showed how far he's come
Almost a year on from his Red Bull demotion, Liam Lawson has built himself back up – with his performance in China testament to that.
The 15 Italian F1 race winners Antonelli now joins
As Kimi Antonelli becomes the 16th Italian race winner in Formula 1, F1.com looks back at the other drivers he joins on that illustrious list.
Check out Racing Bulls’ special livery for Japan
Racing Bulls have presented a striking one-off livery that will be used by the team across the Japanese Grand Prix weekend.
Windows Central
This Crimson Desert interactive map is already up and covers all of Pywel — use it to find anything and everything in the massive open-world hit
Interactive maps are a huge boon in open-world games like Crimson Desert, and this excellent one is already up even though Pearl Abyss' hit just launched.
Subnautica 2 devs have more legal beef with publisher Krafton over the game's Early Access release — "Krafton self-servingly announced the launch"
The Subnautica 2 founders' lawsuit against Krafton continues, with their legal team arguing the publisher disobeyed a court order given earlier this week.
Crimson Desert doesn't support Intel Arc GPUs on PC, it may never, and the devs say get a refund if you have one — they didn't warn players until launch
Crimson Desert dev Pearl Abyss has revealed that the game doesn't work on Intel Arc GPUs — something players discovered when met with launch errors.
Microsoft unveils MAJOR improvements coming to Windows 11 this year — movable Taskbar, reduced RAM usage, less AI and ads, and much more CONFIRMED: "We are evolving how Windows is built behind the scenes to raise the quality bar"
After feeling the heat from macOS and Linux, Microsoft is getting its act together and making significant changes to Windows 11 that will bring it up to par with the competition.
As Crimson Desert hits 2 million sales but suffers 'Mixed' reviews, its dev has a message for fans — "We will listen closely ... and work to make improvements quickly"
Pearl Abyss' colossal new action game Crimson Desert has reached 2 million copies sold, and the dev has now responded to all the "Mixed" feedback about it.
Microsoft launches new Feedback Hub — but will it actually fix Windows 11?
Microsoft is launching the "largest update ever" to the Feedback Hub, featuring a unified submission flow and modernized navigation to prove it’s finally listening to Windows 11 critics.
Microsoft promises to speed up context menus, folder navigation, file transfers, and search on Windows 11
As part of Microsoft's big plan to address quality issues on Windows 11, the company has confirmed that it's working on fixing performance of menus, folders, and search in File Explorer.
The RTX 5060 Ti has been driven to overpriced obscurity — but Best Buy Tech Fest's final days come in hot with a great discount
PC building is in a bad place right now with extortionate price increases and all-around shortages, so when a deal like this pops up on an RTX 5060 Ti it is not to be missed.
Why buy the MacBook Neo when this Lenovo laptop has mostly the same specs for half the price?
Best Buy Tech Fest has a 43% discount on the Lenovo IdeaPad 1, an AMD-empowered laptop with performance rates equal to that of the popular MacBook Neo, while costing half as much.
My old monitor can't keep up with new PC games anymore — so it's time to upgrade with this 240Hz, 1440p monitor that won't break the bank
HP's OMEN 27qs gaming monitor is on sale at its namesake company's website with a generous 30% discount, giving PC gamers a chance to upgrade their rig with the ability to play games at 1440p and 240fps for under $350.
Microsoft will soon let you postpone Windows 11 updates forever if you don't want them
A big change coming soon to Windows 11 will allow users to say no to installing updates for as long as they want, a level of freedom that hasn't been seen since Windows 8.
People inside Microsoft are fighting to drop Windows 11's mandatory Microsoft Account requirements during setup
Microsoft's big sweeping set of improvements coming soon to Windows 11 don't address its controversial Microsoft account requirements, but that might soon change.
Laffgaff
Which Portuguese explorer sailed around the southern tip of Africa to reach India in 1498?
Vasco da Gama.
Pythagoras
Pythagoras walks into a bar and says, "Which one is the hypotenuse?" The barman says "y, the long face."
Itsfoss
Big Win for Open Source as Germany Backs Open Document Format
The Deutschland-Stack names ODF and PDF/UA as the only permitted document formats for German public administrations.
Turris Omnia NG Wired is a Fanless, Rack-Ready OpenWrt Router with Dual 10G Ports
It can go in a rack, runs OpenWrt, and comes with a promise of lifetime updates.