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Superdry co-founder was my boss when he raped me
The woman raped by James Holder exclusively reveals she worked for him and had to face him days after he attacked her.
Why Starmer's defence plan leaves next PM with £4.7bn headache
Keir Starmer announces extra defence spending - but the subject will still be one of the trickiest issues in his successor's in-tray.
Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise
Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.
Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.
Three-year-old rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake
Video footage shows rescuers cheering as the child is pulled from rubble in La Guaira state.
Women with PMOS should have yearly NHS checks, says health watchdog
Despite affecting millions of women in the UK, PMOS is still under-diagnosed and inconsistently managed, say experts.
E-scooters being advertised for commuting despite UK road ban
A Press Association investigation found major retailers advertising e-scooters for "commuting" and "urban riding".
UK charities launch Venezuela earthquakes appeal
At least 1,700 people have died and tens of thousands are feared missing after the twin quakes.
US Supreme Court has dealt heavy defeats to Trump, while expanding his power
The birthright ruling brings to an end a Supreme Court term that has delivered the president some key victories.
Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target?
BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges.
Canada celebrates its birthday as Mark Carney battles to keep it intact
As Canadians celebrate their nation's birthday, independence movements in two provinces are eyeing the exit from the country.
Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools
Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.
Patient tests negative after Ebola alert at Glasgow hospital
Precautionary measures were taken after the patient was admitted to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital early on Tuesday.
'Normal birth drive' criticism removed from maternity report, expert claims
Dr Bill Kirkup says he resigned from a government-commissioned review into NHS maternity services over the omission.
Afghan Taliban launch strikes on border with Pakistan as tensions escalate
Pakistan's military says it shot down four rudimentary drones and will respond to any further provocation.
'Defence black hole' and 'Starmer's gift to Burnham'
Many of Wednesday's papers lead on the fallout from the Defence Investment Plan released yesterday.
Starmer trims budgets to fund extra £15bn for defence
The plan outlines how billions will be spent on equipping the UK armed forces in the years ahead.
A plane crashed into a tower in Beijing but China is not saying what happened
The collision left holes on the side of the tower, but Beijing has scrubbed other visible traces of the incident.
Bournemouth Echo
South coast heroes to be praised as England prepare for World Cup clash
Now feels an appropriate time to honour the local stars who have helped pave England’s footballing way.
Nostalgic look back at the dawn of Bournemouth's sandcastle competition
For generations, the Dorset coast’s annual sandcastle competitions have morphed from humble, homespun fun into elaborate displays .
Crossbow and other weapons seized during police raid in Bournemouth
A crossbow and a machete were among a collection of weapons seized after a recent county lines police raid in Bournemouth.
'I took the driving theory test to see if I could pass again - this is what happened'
Thirty years after its introduction, the driving theory test continues to challenge both new and experienced motorists.
Bournemouth flasher jailed for eight months - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:
28-year-old man dies in hospital after suffering cardiac arrest
A 28-year-old man died in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Community gym 'thriving' in new home after previous site faced demolition
A gym focused on building strength and community is thriving in its new home, after its previous site faced demolition.
Restaurant promises free curry if England win the World Cup
A Westbourne restaurant has promised free curry to all customers if England win the World Cup. If the Three Lions secure victory in the World Cup final on 19 July, Taj Mahal pledges to serve up free curries between 5pm and 11pm the following day (Monday 20 July).
Plans to open new children’s care home on residential street
A new children’s care home has been proposed.
From difficult beginnings to teacher and a life rebuilt through determination
A man who experienced housing instability during his teenage years has spoken about the positive impact a youth charity had on his journey to independence.
Missing New Milton man found after appeal
A 49 year old man from New Milton has been found.
Government
Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill
A Bill to authorise the use of resources for the year ending with 31 March 2027; to authorise both the issue of sums out of the Consolidated Fund and the application of income for that year; and to appropriate the supply authorised for that year by this Act and by the Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2026.
Formula 1
5 drivers most likely to win the British Grand Prix
We look at the betting markets to see who bookmakers expect to win at Silverstone.
Windows Central
Valve quietly drops Steam Machine's 4K 60 FPS claim after $1,049 machine falls short of expectations
Valve has quietly removed its previous 4K 60 FPS claim for the Steam Machine, replacing it with broader language promoting up to 4K gaming with FSR 4.1. The change comes after reviews suggested the system struggled to consistently hit its original performance target.
"The gates of Oblivion are opening on Nintendo Switch 2": Bethesda confirms August 11 release date
Bethesda has confirmed that Oblivion Remastered will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, 2026. The announcement gives Switch 2 owners a chance to experience the acclaimed RPG while raising hopes that the release may also bring long-awaited updates to existing platforms.
"Rockstar bosses can easily afford to sit around the table with the people whose hard work created these games": GTA 6 developers are looking to unionize before potential post-launch layoffs
Game studios notoriously lay off a percentage of developers after launch as development needs wind down. The developers behind Rockstar Games' hotly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6 are looking to get ahead of those layoffs by securing unionization.
IO of '007: First Light' and 'Hitman' fame announces that it's lost the backing of Xbox for its 'Project Fantasy' IP — Confirmed.
IO Interactive, the studio behind the Hitman series and 007: First Light, announces that it is no longer working with Xbox, who have been helping it build its original 'Project Fantasy' IP, feeding the fires of rumors regarding potential layoffs coming to Xbox Game Studios soon.
Xbox is reportedly weighing up Marvel's Blade for cancellation amid planned restructuring
A new report claims Xbox is considering canceling Marvel's Blade as part of a wider restructuring that could include layoffs, studio mergers, and potential spinoffs. Arkane's future is also reportedly under review, although no final decisions have been confirmed.