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Burnham to make bid to return as MP as pressure mounts on Starmer
Wes Streeting also resigns as health secretary, saying he has lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group
The Russkaya Obshina group stages raids to look for activities contravening "traditional Russian values".
Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?
The monarchy’s finances have long been protected by tradition. Now experts say the public are demanding for more transparency
'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
Too much bacteria linked to faeces found at almost all England's designated river bathing sites
Hundreds of comedians unpaid by one of UK's biggest comedy festivals
Leicester Comedy Festival says it is committed to paying comedians but waiting on money themselves.
Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial
As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.
Zack Polanski did not vote in local elections, Green Party says
The Green Party leader previously told Hackney mayoral candidate Zoë Garbett "you have my vote".
Australia soars into Eurovision final as UK song debuts
Delta Goodrem is now a favourite to win Eurovision, following a spectacular semi-final performance.
One dead and two ill after meningitis cases
Agencies said the risk to pupils and the wider public following the cases of meningitis remains low.
Five Italians die during cave dive in Maldives
Italy says the incident happened at a depth of 50m. Maldivian rescuers have so far found one body.
Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown
A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.
Analysis: Andy Burnham's route back to the Commons is clearer - but one big hurdle remains
The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK.
Watch: The day Labour's potential leadership race began to heat up
Political turmoil continued in Westminster on Thursday after Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned Starmer's government saying he had "lost confidence" in his leadership.
UK anti-immigration social media accounts traced to Sri Lanka and Vietnam
Overseas fakers are using AI videos to push a narrative of UK decline to large audiences, BBC finds.
Hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".
Weekly quiz: Which animal delivered the King's birthday card to Sir David Attenborough?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
The Papers: 'Starmer's battle begins' and 'Rivals'
The papers are dominated by Sir Keir Starmer's fight to stay on as prime minister.
UK Eurovision act: The BBC gave me a stress test to check I could cope under pressure
"It could go well or completely wrong, I'm just here for the ride," says song contest hopeful Sam Battle.
AI could put people off tech jobs and hurt the economy, warns Raspberry Pi boss
Eben Upton warns against claims that Artificial Intelligence will destroy vast numbers of computing roles over the coming years.
CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens
The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.
Italians praise Catherine as they turn out for final day of trip
The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.
Watch: US Air Force rescues 11 people after plane crashes off Florida coast
The passengers spent hours on a floating life raft after their 20-minute flight between two islands went down.
US Supreme Court restores abortion pill access for now
Abortion pills are the most common method of terminating pregnancies in the US.
Farage says £5m gift a reward for Brexit campaigning
The Reform UK leader, who is facing a Commons standards probe, said he "cannot be bought by anybody".
Original Coronation Street cast member dies aged 89
Alan Rothwell was best known for playing David Barlow in the original cast of Coronation Street.
What does Makerfield make of by-election and can Burnham win?
Andy Burnham says he will look to stand in the constituency, after Labour MP Josh Simons announces his resignation.
Trump says he 'made no commitment either way' to Xi on Taiwan
Trump said Xi Jinping had asked directly if the US would defend Taiwan, and he had responded, "I don't talk about that".
Teenager's family 'heartbroken' by meningitis death
The family of sixth form pupil Lewis Waters post a tribute following his death.
NHS staff accessed Southport victims' records 'inappropriately', hospital trust admits
The victims affected by the data breach were not told for nearly two years.
Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time
The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families.
Eleven 'far-right agitators' banned from UK ahead of rally, government says
Saturday's rally has been organised by anti-Islam activist Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, better known as Tommy Robinson.
New York Times defends journalist after Israel threatens to sue
Israel's prime minister says he has ordered legal action over an article which alleged Israeli security officials raped Palestinian detainees.
UK backs human rights plan to accelerate illegal migration removals
The agreement pushes for a new approach to the continent's main human rights treaty to tackle modern migration pressures.
Eurovision is almost here! But how much do you know about Europe's biggest pop spectacular?
Are you the ultimate Eurovision superfan? Take our quiz to find out
What next for Starmer? Five scenarios in Labour leadership crisis
There's a chance Andy Burnham's bid to become an MP will fail, and Sir Keir Starmer could fight on as PM.
UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues
Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing.
Josh Simons stood down for Burnham as Labour was 'imploding'
Josh Simons explains why he sacrificed his seat to help Andy Burnham bid to be prime minister.
Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?
President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group
The Russkaya Obshina group stages raids to look for activities contravening "traditional Russian values".
Royal finances face a cut. But will much really change?
The monarchy faces an unusual cut in public funding and at the same an increase in demands for more financial transparency.
The Highland football team hoping to be the UK's most northerly professional club
Part-timers Brora Rangers are potentially one game away from promotion to League Two.
Farage paid for £1.4m house with I'm a Celebrity cash, says Reform
The Reform UK leader is being investigated by Parliament's standards watchdog over a £5m gift from a billionaire.
Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats
Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.
Electric motorbike teen detained for killing gran
Billy Stokoe is detained for causing the death by dangerous driving of Gloria Stephenson.
Mandelson papers being withheld, says intelligence watchdog
Responding to the criticism the government said it would "publish as much material as we can as soon as possible".
Golders Green attack suspect to stand trial next year
Essa Suleiman, 45, is accused of stabbing two Jewish men in north London hours after allegedly attacking a friend from the Somali community.
Drake gets personal with surprise three-album drop after Kendrick beef
These are the first albums the Canadian rapper has dropped since his beef with Kendrick Lamar escalated in 2024.
Search for new James Bond officially kicks off as auditions begin
Callum Turner, Jacob Elordi and Harris Dickinson are among the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig.
Bournemouth Echo
Cherries to pay more than £1m for infrastructure should stadium plans get green light
The Cherries will pay more than £1million for improvements to local infrastructure should their Vitality Stadium plans be approved.
Giant deckchair that could only ever belong to Bournemouth and 2012
By the water, a classic red-and-white striped deckchair had appeared as if by magic. But this was no ordinary deckchair.
Bournemouth MP welcomes major NHS progress as waiting lists fall by 110,000
Tom Hayes MP has welcomed new NHS waiting lists falling by 110,000 in March—the biggest monthly fall outside the Covid pandemic since 2008.
New M&S Foodhall is approved for former Homebase site
A new M&S Foodhall has been approved for the former Homebase site in Poole.
What's on in cinemas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this weekend
The release of a supernatural horror film, an action-crime comedy film, and a black comedy film are among films shown in BCP cinemas this weekend.
Child’s ‘second hand dad’ poem highlights the power of fostering in BCP area
A heartfelt poem has captured the special bond between a child and their foster carer in the BCP area.
80-year-old woman from New Forest set to cycle 80 miles for homelessness charity
Eighty-year-old Sue Forward, from Milford on Sea is to cycle 80 miles from Liverpool to Llandudno to raise funds for the homelessness charity Hope HTS.
Acclaimed rock band to headline major musical festival in Dorset this summer
Kaiser Chiefs to headline Poole Harbour Festival 2026 for its 10th anniversary celebrations, joined by Republica, Scouting for Girls, East 17 and more.
Brewer celebrates 25th anniversary of awards with largest grant fund to date
Hall & Woodhouse (H&W), has announced the launch of its 2026 Community Chest Awards, as the long-running grant-giving initiative celebrates its 25th year.
Award-winning comedy club in Dorset launches new venue in its 11th year
Coastal Comedy is launching a new venue at the Barrington Arts Centre in Ferndown, with a launch event on Friday, May 29.
Popular Dorset music festival has 20 tickets left
Organisers of the Dorset musical festival is urging people to buy tickets as they are selling out rapidly with only 20 left.
Dorset museum launches community call-out for cherished items for new exhibition
The Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne is calling on the public to contribute special items for a new art exhibition, set to open in October.
Dorset among the UK’s oldest populations, new analysis shows
New data has revealed that Dorset is among the regions with the highest concentration of over-65 populations.
New mental health guide launched to help young people manage exam stress
A new mental health guide by Cygnet Health Care is offering timely support to help young people manage exam anxiety and stress.
Teenage rider defies injury to shine at Badminton Grassroots Championships
Millie Bloomfield secured seventh place with her horse Jinx at the Badminton Grassroots Championships, just over a year after a life-threatening fall.
Great Big Dorset Hedge project to join global ecological restoration movement
The Great Big Dorset Hedge (GBDH) Project is hosting seven events across Dorset as part of the Society for Ecological Restoration’s Make a Difference Week.
Care home residents and families give heartfelt thanks on Nurses Day
The message was shared during International Nurses Day celebrations held across all 21 Colten Care homes in the south of England.
Bournemouth businesses roll up their sleeves for Big Bournemouth Clean Up
Businesses across Bournemouth town centre came together on May 13 for the seventh annual Big Bournemouth Clean Up, organised by Bournemouth Town Centre BID.
Free open morning community event on offer in Wimborne next month
Wimborne u3a will host a special Open Morning on June 20, a free community event showcasing the wide range of opportunities available to retired residents.
More than 100 performers will take to the stage at music event in Poole in July
SoundScape is set to transform the town centre into a vibrant hub of live music, DJs, and industry networking when it comes to Poole on July 11 and July 12.
Hundreds of pupils attend tag rugby festival to honour memory of Ellis Edwards’
A rugby festival with a special meaning brought together dozens of school pupils for a day of sport and remembrance.
Charity invites community to take on giant inflatable 5k challenge in July
Charity Minstead Trust, based in Lyndhurst, New Forest, is hosting an inflatable 5K challenge at the University of Southampton, Wide Lane, Eastleigh on July 11.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra announces its 2026/27 season
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has unveiled its 2026/27 season, with more than 100 performances, a Beethoven celebration, and immersive concert weekends.
Community fun run event at Ringwood care home raised more than £500
Moors Manor Care Home sponsored the first West Moors Fun Run, raising over £500 for West Moors Youth Centre and Castleman Community Larder.
Poole-based band set to release new song next week
The Whitley Lake Band is set to drop their new track, 'What you trying to say', on Friday, May 22 on all major streaming platforms.
British Steel nationalisation welcomed by Christchurch-based steel firm
Steel industry campaigner and Christchurch structural steel firm managing director Simon Boyd welcoming the government’s decision to nationalise British Steel.
Residents at Ferndown care home celebrate World Cocktail Day in style
Care home residents in Bournemouth celebrated the art of cocktail and mocktail making with a taste-testing party for World Cocktail Day.
Care platform backs Bournemouth women's netball league to celebrate female carers
A home care agency is championing women’s sport in Bournemouth through a new sponsorship scheme for a local netball league.
Sailor takes on huge solo challenge to raise money and awareness for dementia
A sailor is taking on a huge solo sailing challenge around Great Britain and Ireland to raise money and awareness for dementia research.
Swanage skatepark sees record visitors after £75,000 phase one revamp
A skatepark has seen record visitor numbers following a major refurbishment after £75,000 was raised by the community.
Bournecoast Holiday Agents achieves Airbnb Superhost status
Bournecoast Holiday Agents, established independent property and holiday letting specialists, has achieved Superhost status on Airbnb.
Southbourne man hiking 100 miles on rugged coast path to support cancer charity
A MAN from Southbourne is walking 100 miles along the rugged Cornwall coastline what he describes as a "big challenge" to raise money for a children’s cancer charity.
Rare ‘Newport rise and react’ Marmite jar sells in Bournemouth for £550
A 250g jar of the extremely rare Newport rise and react marmite has been sold for an incredible price of £550.
First ever flights take place from Bournemouth to Greek island
FLIGHTS from Bournemouth Airport to a “Mediterranean paradise” took off for the first time last week.
New £2.5m community centre in Christchurch to open to public
A new £2.5 million community centre is opening its doors to the public for the first time.
One of world's largest motorbike rides coming this weekend - where to see it
A fundraising motorbike ride is set to bring together more than 1,000 riders this weekend.
Family’s heartbreak as 'funny and charismatic' brother diagnosed with rare disease
A FAMILY has been left heartbroken after their “funny and charismatic” brother and son was diagnosed with a rare terminal genetic disease that has turned their lives "upside down" in just a matter of months.
New modern noticeboard replaces 'vandalised' old one on Poole Road
A new modern and more robust noticeboard has been installed by town council after the previous structure was removed due to damage caused by years of "weathering and recent vandalism".
Major exhibition of 'rare' rockstar photos coming to town
A major exhibition showcasing “rare and previously unseen” photographs of live music by famous British photographer will take place at Canford Cliffs.
New data reveals 21% of secondary school age girls struggle to afford period products
New data has revealed that almost a quarter of women and girls in Dorset feel embarrassed buying period products.
FULL DETAILS - Cherries' Vitality Stadium expansion plans recommended for approval
The Cherries plans to expand the Vitality Stadium have been recommended to be approved by a council committee next week.
Vitality Stadium to close from Wednesday - here's why
The Vitality Stadium will close its doors to all fans, members of the public and non-essential staff from next Wednesday, the Cherries have announced.
Traffic and travel updates for BCP and Dorset
Traffic is building after broken down vehicle has forced a lane to close on the A31 near Ringwood.
The 'excellent' Dorset country park with 'stunning' scenery and so much to do
Moors Valley Country Park, which is located on the edge of Dorset, has earned praise for its activities and scenery
Historic Lymington sea water baths receive grant to support restoration efforts
Plans to secure the future of historic sea water baths have taken a major step forward.
Bournemouth man features on Sunday Times Rich List again for 2026
James Benamor, who was born in Bournemouth, has featured on the Sunday Times Rich List for 2026
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fire in historic Grade II building
A man in his 30s from Somerset was arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire in historic Grade II-listed building in Sherborne.
Police hunt woman over 'assault' and attempted theft in Poole
A woman allegedly assaulted two people and attempted to steal a phone and keys during an incident in Poole.
Partial closure order placed on property linked to drug users and ASB
A partial closure order has been granted on a property following prolonged reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) and drug-related activity linked to the address.
REVIEW - BSO: Innocence Lost, Lighthouse, Poole
Music by Copland and Tipping and the final appearance of acclaimed baritone Roderick Williams provided a fitting climax to Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 season in Poole.
“I was deeply disappointed by this King’s Speech"
Plans for the Government’s next year in power has received differing reactions from local MPs and councillors from welcoming “ambitious” programme to criticising the speech as “tone deaf” and “uninspiring”
Council backs action against rise of short-term holiday lets
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has backed plans to tighten the management of short-term holiday lets, amid growing concerns over housing pressures and community impact
Lorne Castle charged with GBH after Castlepoint 'altercation'
A former Dorset Police officer has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm when he stepped in to detain a suspected shoplifter.
Teenager guilty of rape after locking woman in toilet on Bournemouth seafront
A teenager has been found guilty of raping a 19-year-old woman in a portable toilet on Bournemouth seafront.
Van seized during New Forest patrols over suspected cloned plate
A van has been seized by police over suspected cloned plate during patrols targeting rural crime in the New Forest.
Proactive vehicle checks held on Ringwood main road
Police and partner agencies carried out a proactive roadside operation in Ringwood aimed at tackling illegal activity, improving road safety and reducing fly-tipping across the New Forest.
Nine illegal e-mobility vehicles seized in Bournemouth
Police have seized nine illegal e-mobility vehicles in Bournemouth following concerns about e-bikes and e-scooters.
One of folk's best voices who should be household name performs Poole gig
John Smith has – and I will brook no argument here – one of the finest voices on the current folk circuit.
Two women arrested after assault outside Poole kebab shop
A pair of women have been arrested after a woman was reportedly assaulted earlier this month outside a kebab shop in Poole.
Formula 1
Watch Round 9 of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship
Catch all the action from Round 9 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
How Round 8 & 9 of the Sim Racing World Championship went
It was a fascinating Round 8 and 9 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship – here is a recap form yesterday’s action.
Alpine name new Deputy Technical Director
Alpine have announced the appointment of Jason Somerville as their new Deputy Technical Director, in a move that further strengthens the team’s technical leadership group.
10 of Verstappen’s best helmet designs
It’s ten years to the day that Max Verstappen became the youngest F1 winner, so to celebrate, here are 10 of his best helmets throughout the years.
Remembering Verstappen’s remarkable debut win 10 years on
On this day 10 years ago, Max Verstappen well and truly announced himself to the F1 world by winning on his Red Bull Racing debut at the Spanish Grand Prix. To mark the anniversary, F1.com gathered the thoughts of several people involved that day – from journalists to drivers – for a special trip down memory lane…
Windows Central
Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 gets its first Festival Playlist next week, includes 10 new cars and 4 from the Car Pass — here's what's racing your way soon
Forza Horizon 6 will soon get its first Festival Playlist, and while it's live, players will be able to earn 10 new cars in the hit Xbox racer.
Xbox Elite Controller Series 3 leaked in new images: Microsoft's next-gen pro controller confirmed with new buttons, cloud connect, and more
A Brazilian regulator has leaked images of Microsoft's upcoming next-gen Xbox Elite Controller with three key new upgrades.
Xbox Game Pass' Subnautica 2 blew up the Steam charts in minutes at its Early Access launch — it's peaked at nearly half a million concurrent players
Subnautica 2 has finally arrived on Xbox, PC, and Xbox Game Pass, and has already become a colossal hit on Steam alone. It's enjoying a huge launch right now.
Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma polls nearly 20,000 gamers on the brand's title — I can't believe this is what players want the Xbox name to look like
Xbox or XBOX? CEO Asha Sharma asked nearly 20,000 fans that question in a recent poll, and their preference for the title of Microsoft's gaming brand was clear.
Major Windows 11 performance upgrades set to rollout within weeks, Microsoft confirms: New 'Low Latency Profile' improvements confirmed to "accelerate app launches and core shell experiences"
Windows 11's highly anticipated Low Latency Profile performance feature is now in the final round of testing, with rollout expected to begin within the next few weeks.
I can’t shake the feeling Xbox’s Project Helix has a major flaw, and Windows K2 might decide its future
Understanding how Project Helix ties into Windows K2 changes the whole conversation — and it’s a link many are overlooking.
Microsoft made $30 billion from OpenAI in 2 years — but somehow burned through $100 billion in costs to get there
Microsoft has reportedly spent more than $100 billion on its partnership with OpenAI, largely on infrastructure and hosting costs.
Meet the Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller — New controller leaks online, and it has built-in Wi-Fi that should greatly reduce latency
A newly leaked Xbox controller reportedly features built-in Wi-Fi 6 connectivity designed for Xbox Cloud Gaming. The smaller controller could reduce latency through direct-to-WiFi functionality and may hint at Xbox’s future cloud gaming plans.
ROG’s new XREAL R1 glasses turn your handheld into a 171-inch gaming theater (and you can pre-order them today at Best Buy)
ROG and XREAL are officially launching the ROG XREAL R1 gaming AR glasses worldwide, bringing the first 240Hz micro‑OLED wearable display to gamers. With a 171-inch virtual screen, 3DoF spatial modes, and tight ROG Ally integration, the R1 aims to redefine portable play. Our full Windows Central review is coming soon.
ON THIS DAY: Microsoft offers an olive branch for users of 'Non-Genuine' Windows PCs to get a Windows 10 upgrade
Microsoft has clarified that it is working with some of its PC OEM partners to give its PC customers with a "Non-Genuine" version of Windows installed a "very attractive" offer to upgrade to a fully licensed version of Windows 10 when it launches later this year.
Microsoft cancels Claude Code licenses, shifting developers to GitHub Copilot CLI — a move likely driven by financial motives
Microsoft is ditching Claude Code for Copilot CLI, leaving developers frustrated and raising questions about financial motives.
Microsoft and its partners are rebuilding how Windows 11 talks to hardware to save your PC from itself
Microsoft is teaming up with hardware makers to improve driver reliability and make managing drivers a cleaner experience.
"A masterpiece": Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred review (story to endgame) ★★★★★ — Blizzard proves beyond all doubt that it's still among the world's best game artisans.
Diablo 4 "Lord of Hatred" expansion review: Hundreds of hours played, two expansions in, and mountains of painstaking improvements — I'm confident in saying Diablo 4 is now one of Blizzard's best ever games.
Get into PC gaming without the stress, made even easier as trusted pre-built iBUYPOWER rigs drop their prices before Memorial Day
Pick up a ready-made desktop gaming PC from iBUYPOWER in the week leading up to Memorial Day with some time-limited discounts.
Laffgaff
Nebuchadnezzar was the longest-reigning king of what ancient dynasty?
Babylonian.
Bike Artist
What do you call a guy who paints pictures of bikes on church ceilings? Cycleangelo.
Itsfoss
Heavy Community Backlash Blocks Fedora's AI Developer Desktop Initiative
Two council members have retracted their approval votes after people raised concerns.
Can You Run LLMs Locally Without a GPU? I Tested 8 Models on Linux
Want to run AI models locally without expensive hardware? I tested 8 LLMs on a CPU-only machine to find out what works and what doesn’t.