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US lawmakers tell BBC Andrew should testify over Epstein files
It comes after the King said the Royal Family were "ready to support" police in their inquiries.
'Fear and alienation': Senior Co-op staff complain of 'toxic' culture at the top
Lawyers for the Co-op said they do not believe the complaints represent the broader views of staff
Chris Mason: Smiles of a survivor as Starmer attempts his latest reset
Some political air has been cleared for Sir Keir but fundamental issues remain unaltered, the BBC's political editor writes.
Sanctions-busting shadow ships are increasing - the big question is what to do about them
What can governments do when countries circumvent or flout the rules to export oil?
UK doubles troops in Norway to counter Russian 'threat to Arctic'
Defence Secretary John Healey says British personnel in Norway will rise from 1,000 to 2,000 over three years.
Former Daily Mail editor tells hacking trial allegations are 'preposterous'
Paul Dacre told the High Court the claims that Daily Mail staff gathered information unlawfully are "inconceivable".
Spike in antisemitism reports after synagogue attack
Incidents included people celebrating the deadly anti-Jewish attack, and sending antisemitic emails.
Watch: BBC in Tehran for first time since protest crackdown
Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.
Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
The Papers: 'Terror probe into stabbing' and 'Streeting still intent'
A knife attack at a North London school and the health secretary's political moves lead the papers.
How a TV journalist helped crack a murder cold case
An interview by journalist Rafal Zalewski with a murderer was the "tipping point" to her confession.
Captivating chemistry or a hollow misfire? Wuthering Heights splits critics
Emerald Fennell's take on Emily Bronte's classic novel has received a mixed response from film reviewers.
Disney advert banned for showing 'disturbing' severed body
Disney argued the severed figure in the advert was a robot and "visually distinct from a human".
New plan to fix 'ageing and fragile' schools exposed by Raac crisis
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says the government's 10-year strategy is a "turning point" for schools.
Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue
She is said to have sold to independent music publisher Primary Wave on 30 December for around $200m.
Ex-police chief said Trump told him in 2006 'everyone' knew of Epstein's behaviour
The now-president allegedly called police in Florida who were investigating Epstein and said "thank goodness you're stopping him".
Ex-Labour comms chief suspended over links to sex offender
Lord Doyle apologises for his past association with a former Labour councillor who admitted indecent child image offences.
PM says peer did not give 'full account' over links to sex offender
Sir Keir Starmer was asked at Prime Minister's Questions about his decision to award a peerage to Lord Doyle.
'It was terrifying': Tumbler Ridge's tight-knit community in shock after shooting
Members of the remote community have spoken of their fear and uncertainty after nine people were killed.
Brief sent by Andrew to Epstein included gold investments, file seen by BBC suggests
The briefing which includes "high value commercial opportunities" in Helmand province, appears in the Epstein files.
Watch: BBC in Tehran sees government's 'political reply' to massive protests
Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.
Dad unlawfully killed daughter in Texas shooting, coroner rules
Lucy Harrison had earlier argued with her father about Donald Trump, an inquest into her death heard.
Oatly can no longer use term 'milk' in its marketing
The plant-based drink maker can no longer use the term 'milk' to market its products.
Boys stable after double stabbing at London school
The 13-year-old arrested in connection with a stabbing at a school in north-west London was a former pupil, the Met confirms.
Dead flies and dirty knife - Michelin-starred restaurant's hygiene failings revealed
Ynyshir says its approach is “intentionally non-conventional” and has “played a key role in placing Wales on the international culinary map”.
12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo
Timothée Chalamet, Emma Stone and Michael B Jordan are among the stars at the annual Oscars luncheon.
What are Canada's gun ownership laws?
A deadly mass shooting in British Columbia is likely to increase scrutiny of whether Canada's gun laws should be toughened.
Michael B Jordan says Fourth Wing TV show won't be 'cheesy'
The Sinners and Black Panther star is producing the TV adaptation of the hit fantasy book series.
Emergency call released of boy who swam for hours to save family
Austin Appelbee, 13, swam to get help for his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea.
I was in a car crash - then I forgot how to speak Welsh
Ellis Pears was involved in a car crash in 2024 that left him socially isolated and struggling academically.
Dancer Robin Windsor depressed after leaving Strictly, actress tells inquest
Actress Lisa Riley is among those giving evidence to the inquest of her late Strictly dance partner.
Starmer faces call to appoint woman to secretary of state role
Female Labour figures say the prime minister told them he understood the need to end a "boy's club" mentality in No 10.
Swiss bar owners face questions from victims' lawyers over fire disaster
Jacques Moretti is questioned by lawyers over the New Year's Day fire disaster in Crans-Montana that left 41 people dead.
Serial rail fare evader fined £3,600 over 112 unpaid tickets
Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.
Are wetter winters and frequent flooding here to stay?
Many places across the UK have experienced their wettest January in more than 100 years.
More than 180 survivors engaged in Harrods abuse redress scheme
The late Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual harassment during his time as owner.
Bournemouth Echo
Plans for historic manor to be transformed into two family homes
A fresh proposal has been lodged to breathe new life into a historic Christchurch property by splitting it into two separate family homes
Car crashes into salon after man gets into argument with other people
A DRIVER damaged a salon early Sunday morning after they reportedly drove a car into the building.
Emergency services called to 'urgent' medical incident at marina
The RNLI were called to a medical emergency at a marina in Lymington.
Warning issued as higher risk of contamination in private water supplies
A warning has been issued for anyone using a private water supply following the recent heavy rainfall.
You can visit Bournemouth's Oceanarium this Valentine's Day
THE Oceanarium in Bournemouth is inviting families to “feel the love” this February half term with a series of Valentine’s-themed activities focused on conservation, creativity and charity.
Art exhibition celebrating 18-year creative partnership launches second event
An art exhibition that celebrates 18 years of a creative partnership has launched in Pokesdown.
Whitefox Chartered Surveyors appoints Senior Quantity Surveyor Lyn Bentley
Whitefox Chartered Surveyors appoints Lyn Bentley as Senior Quantity Surveyor to support UK growth, expanding expertise and project delivery/
Public consultation agreed on fire station closure plans - up to eight could close
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority has agreed to proposals for shutting up to eight fire stations to public consultation.
Multiple police and forensics descend on the Triangle
There are multiple police cars and forensics vans in The Triangle - live updates
Free lunchtime concert to be held in Dorchester church
Music lovers can enjoy a free lunchtime concert in a Dorchester church.
Business owner says paying staff is becoming 'impossible' due to rising costs
OWNER of a French patisserie in Christchurch has closed his business, saying "all business are struggling" due to rising costs and financial pressures, making it increasingly difficult for to survive.
Amazing pictures show aftermath of storm that cut off Portland for days
These amazing pictures show the Great Storm of February 1979 that cut off Portland for days
Grade II-listed manse in the heart of Cerne Abbas on the market at £1.2m
A beautifully restored Grade II-listed manse in the heart of Cerne Abbas, set amidst landscaped gardens and offering idyllic village and church views
'The Simon & Garfunkel Story - a good night out but no standing ovation from me'
The Simon & Garfunkel Story at Lighthouse Poole revisits the iconic duo’s rise and classic hits, performed by Nathan Christy and Samuel Joseph Howes.
Beauty clinic with in-house café offering 'relaxed space' launching in Bournemouth
A NEW Bournemouth salon combining aesthetic treatments with a café-style setting is set to open its doors this week, offering what its owner describes as a “relaxed” space for clients.
Rail boss requests meeting with BCP over scrapping of Pokesdown project
South Western Railway’s managing director has requested a meeting with BCP Council after it was announced the council would cut funding to a major investment project at Pokesdown Station.
Seafront flat fire believed to have been started accidentally
A fire that broke out in a flat in Westbourne was believed to have been started accidentally, the fire service says.
Independent medical centre rated 'good' overall after warning over quality of care
An independent hospital has been rated "good" overall following concerns for its quality of care in August 2022
'The hotels are bad for everyone, and I’ll keep pressing for Bournemouth’s to close'
Bournemouth East MP presses UK on closure of asylum hotels.
Nurse fell asleep during shifts and made errors with medication
A BOURNEMOUTH nurse has been struck off after panel found repeated and “wide-ranging failures” in patient care over a two-year period.
Rare otter species making comeback at New Forest Wildlife Park
Two rare smooth-coated otter cubs have been born at New Forest Wildlife Park.
Bournemouth man arrested with 11 others in Leicester murder probe
A BOURNEMOUTH man has been arrested, along with 11 others, in connection with the alleged murder of a man in Leicester – who went missing two years ago.
'It is with a mix of emotions': Eco shop to close after almost five years
A much loved eco-refill shop is closing its doors after nearly five years of helping customers cut down on plastic waste.
Residents urged to have their say on district's council local plan
Under emerging proposals, New Forest District faces a substantially increased housing requirement.
Five-car-crash closes road in Westbourne
A crash involving five vehicles closed a road in Westbourne.
Pair of TVs and karaoke machine stolen during town centre burglary
A pair of televisions and a karaoke machine were among a list of items stolen from a property in Bournemouth town centre.
Hill View Academy pupils step back in time with Titanic learning experience
Hill View Primary Academy pupils visited Southampton’s SeaCity Museum, exploring Titanic history to boost literacy and learning.
Catalytic converter and number plates stolen from vehicles
Vehicles at a Poole business have been targeted twice over the last week after catalytic converter and number plates were stolen.
Dorset Police aims to combat romance fraud this Valentine's Day
Dorset Police are calling on barbers and salons to combat romance fraud ahead of Valentines Day.
Police pull over drivers for going over speed limit in New Forest
TWO vehicles were stopped travelling over speed limit as multi agency operation to rescue speed and animal accidents across the New Forest continues.
Yasam Ayavefe’s drones cut search and rescue time to minutes
When someone like you or I goes missing, time is the one thing no-one has enough of. This can happen to anyone, for example a lost hiker, a missing child, or people trapped after a disaster.
RECAP: Emergency services at scene of multiple-car crash in Westbourne
Emergency services were called to a multiple car crash in Westbourne- updates to follow.
Foodbank's distribution centre temporarily closes as volunteer management sought
A Fordingbridge foodbank distrubtion centre has been forced to close because of “operational challenges” – but hopes to reopen soon with new managers
Eclectic live music line-up The Shindig coming to Bournemouth this spring
The Shindig returns to Bournemouth this spring with live music from Black Bordello, Cowboyy, Mr B the Gentleman Rhymer, and more at local venues.
Young SEN student tells how apprenticeship has opened doors for him
Autistic apprentice James Hoskins, 24, secures paid work at Well Café Lounge in Boscombe through SWRAC’s Supported Internship scheme for SEND young people.
Poole woman’s shock cancer diagnosis after having trouble swallowing food
Beth Johnston from Poole credits her GP for helping diagnose stage three oesophageal cancer. She urges others to seek medical advice for swallowing issues.
409 years of advice! Sway care home centenarians share secrets to long life
Four centenarians at Care UK’s Sway Place, Hampshire, celebrated their milestone birthdays with a special lunch, marking the launch of the Centenarian Club.
Public consultation launched by Swanage Town Council for council's future plan
Swanage Town Council launches public consultation on its 2026–2030 corporate plan. Residents invited to share views on local priorities at community event.
Charity appeals for South West homes willing to take in larger dog breeds
The Cinnamon Trust seeks forever foster homes for large dog breeds in the South West, covering all vet costs, to help rehome German Shepherds and more.
Lighthouse to welcome Grammy winner in 'once in a lifetime' concert
Lighthouse, Poole announces concerts for two exciting names in contemporary world music: Grammy-winning artist Arooj Aftab and a return for African Soul Rebels.
Unique night of live music and comedy returning to Bournemouth venue
Experience Barefoot Kat Klub’s speakeasy pop-up in Bournemouth—live music, comedy and immersive performance at The Green Room, Westbourne, 13 February.
Bournemouth Water colleague shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year award
Bournemouth Water apprentice Tom Howard shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year at 2026 Harper Adams Apprenticeship Award.
Help for young people in Dorset with disabilities transitioning to Adult Services
Charity Diverse Abilities to host advice sessions in Christchurch to help support families who have children with disabilities.
Young mechanics presented award certificates for VW Beetle car restoration
Teen mechanics in Hampshire restore a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle to MOT standard through the Mechanix course, gaining recognition at the National Motor Museum.
Mulligans Bournemouth launches first ever ‘no phone zone’ for families
Mulligans Bournemouth launches UK’s first ‘No Phone Zone’ during February half-term, urging families to enjoy screen-free fun.
Winter in Dorset programme brings seasonal support to families
The Winter in Dorset scheme helped more than 700 children with free holiday activities and meals, part of a council programme for families on free school meals.
Families can have fun and kids can eat for £1 at Dobbies this half-term
Enjoy affordable family fun at Dobbies Garden Centres this February half-term, with Kids Eat for £1 and Little Seedlings Soft Play. Pre-booking recommended.
Discounted supermarket chain announces new apprenticeship new roles in Dorset
Aldi has opened applications for 500 apprenticeship roles, with apprentices earning from day one as they work towards industry-recognised qualifications.
Stage and screen stars to headline 'smash hit' show coming to Bournemouth
Stage and TV star Les Dennis stars in the UK and Ireland tour of hit musical Waitress, coming to Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre in August 2026
Country park gears up for half-term with treasure trails and treasure hunts
Enjoy February half-term at Durlston Country Park with family activities, treasure hunts, crafts, and Jurassic Coast events in Dorset.
Openreach starts work on building new 'Full Fibre' broadband network in Ferndown
Openreach is rolling out full-fibre gigabit broadband in Ferndown, upgrading thousands of homes and businesses with faster, more reliable internet speeds.
Room on the Broom trail brought to life by Moors Valley Country Park & Forest
Explore the new Room on the Broom Trail at Moors Valley Country Park, inspired by Julia Donaldson’s book. Family woodland adventure, activities & fun.
Government
Eating Disorders (Training) Bill
A Bill to establish a requirement for persons providing certain public services to undertake training relating to eating disorders and disordered eating; to make provision about the delivery and content of such training; and for connected purposes.
Images (Non-consensual Recording and Distribution) Bill
A Bill to create offences relating to the non-consensual recording of images of a person and the online distribution of such images for profit with the purpose of obtaining sexual gratification or of causing humiliation or distress to that person; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
Tsunoda to get back behind wheel of F1 car with Red Bull
Red Bull test and reserve driver Yuki Tsunoda will return to the cockpit of a Formula 1 car later this month when he takes part in a special demonstration event in America.
Wolff points to ‘very strong Verstappen’ as testing begins
Toto Wolff made clear that Mercedes “have to get our act together” as pre-season testing develops at the Bahrain International Circuit, after taking note of a “very, very strong” Max Verstappen and Red Bull.
Hamilton reflects on decision to change race engineer
Lewis Hamilton has opened up on the “difficult decision” to part ways with former race engineer Riccardo Adami, with the seven-time World Champion suggesting that not yet having a permanent replacement could be “detrimental” for him.
Norris heads Verstappen and Leclerc on first test day in Bahrain
Lando Norris topped the timesheets as pre-season testing kicked off at the Bahrain International Circuit on Wednesday, leading the way from Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.
THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 quiz questions on the latest Formula 1 news
Test your knowledge of the Formula 1 news from the past seven days...
Verstappen tops first morning of Bahrain opening test
The first session of 2026 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit has seen Max Verstappen top the timesheets.
Key terms you need to know for pre-season testing
As official pre-season testing begins in Bahrain ahead of the 2026 campaign, here are all the key test-related terms that you might hear mentioned quite frequently.
Cars hit the track on Day 1 of first Bahrain test
Pre-season testing in Bahrain is officially underway, with the cars having now been out on track at the Bahrain International Circuit.
AS IT HAPPENED: Day 1 of pre-season testing in Bahrain
Keep up to date with all the action - both on track and off it - as the 11 F1 teams work on preparations for the 2026 season. Live coverage of Day 1 in Bahrain.
Who’s driving on Day 1 of the first test in Bahrain
These are the teams and drivers that will be in action for the opening day of the first pre-season test in Bahrain.
Windows Central
Overwatch just shattered its Steam PC player count record with its new Season 1 update release — it's the most-watched game on Twitch right now, too
Following the release of Overwatch's new Season 1 and the huge Reign of Talon overhaul, it's shattered its previous player count record on Steam.
Avoid rising memory costs — this RX 9070 XT pre-built gaming PC delivers 32GB of RAM for a price that beats building it yourself
iBuyPower has a 9% discount for its RDY Element 9 Pro R07 gaming PC. With AI consuming RAM left and right, buying pre-built PCs like this will be much better for you than buying expensive parts to build one by yourself.
Allumeria Steam demo pulled after Microsoft files DMCA over “infringement” and being a bit too close to Minecraft
Allumeria’s Steam demo has been removed after Microsoft filed a DMCA claim alleging infringement related to Minecraft.
Steam’s most‑wishlisted games reveal an unexpected frontrunner — and Xbox Game Studios is holding strong
Alinea Analytics estimates reveal Subnautica 2 as the most wishlisted game releasing in 2026 on Steam with 3.8 million wishlists, followed by Forza Horizon 6 and Resident Evil Requiem, both showing strong pre-release momentum.
Fallout was a "B-tier side project" for its original dev and lost two huge licenses, but its creators are glad — "So many negatives turned out to be positives"
The original creators of the Fallout series have revealed it was a "B-tier product" for a while, and failed to secure two major licenses during development.
Microsoft might be getting U.S. tariff exemptions on chips supplied by TSMC — potentially dramatically lowering costs
One of the biggest problems facing Microsoft's capex pertains to chip tariffs, and the U.S. might finally be waking up to the self-inflicted pain it's causing.
Overwatch's massive Season 1 update and Reign of Talon relaunch is live with 5 new hero characters and more — I'm not coming back, but you may want to
Overwatch Season 1: Conquest and the Reign of Talon have now launched, beginning a new chapter for Blizzard's PvP hero shooter. Here's everything new.
"Discord alternatives" searches jump 10,000% overnight as the gaming platform introduces global age verification — Is a total collapse imminent?
Searches for "Discord alternatives" jumped by 10,000% following the company's announcement of planned global age verification, and Stoat seems to be the top option.
Lenovo warns of "pricing sensitivity" and rising hardware costs — your best bet is to buy now, and I found the best laptop deals currently running
Lenovo North America President Ryan McCurdy said in a recent interview that "pricing sensitivity" means current prices are likely the best you'll get for the next 6-12 months.
Microsoft just issued a Secure Boot warning for 2026 — here’s what it means for Windows security
After 15 years, the original Secure Boot certificates that keep your PC secure during boot are expiring. Here's what you need to know.
"Windows Gaming Edition" or something else? Microsoft has been laying the foundation for a gaming-focused OS for years — here's what it could look like.
Microsoft has a golden opportunity to evolve Windows into an OS perfect for gaming, and in five years, I expect the landscape will look very different from what it does now.
I tested Microsoft Flight Simulator with this entry-level throttle quadrant from Honeycomb — the Bravo Lite is ideal for newcomers with smart control choices
Honeycomb's more affordable Bravo Throttle Quadrant Lite cuts down on some of its controls, leaving novice players with the essentials at an entry-level price.
Johanna Faries on Blizzard’s banger 35th year and why Battle.net is still at the heart of its strategy
Blizzard CEO Johanna Faries on the studio's 35th anniversary, its "highly empowered" future with Xbox, and keeping Battle.net a "shining star" for all players.
Microsoft Teams moves the 'Quit' option to Windows 11's system tray — it's trying to stop you from leaving meetings by mistake
A new Teams update will move the quit option to the system tray, stopping users from accidentally ending calls mid-meeting.
HP now has a gaming laptop subscription service, offering RTX 5080 GPUs for $130 a month — and you'll never own that PC
HP has quietly launched an OMEN gaming laptop subscription that offers hardware up to an RTX 5080 for $129.99 a month. The service includes a 30-day trial, a 12-month lock-in, yearly upgrade options, and steep cancellation fees, but no path to ownership.
Microsoft bets on power-saving 'HTS' cables to tame AI's energy appetite — saving space with more efficiently designed data centers
Microsoft aims to explore high-temperature superconductors to reduce energy consumption and minimize the environmental impact of AI data centers worldwide.
Microsoft confirms that Windows 11 version 26H1 will not be updated to version 26H2 this fall — won't get a new version until 2027
Microsoft's special offshoot version of Windows 11 that's exclusive to Snapdragon X2 devices won't be getting an upgrade to version 26H2 this fall. Here's why
Laffgaff
Who did Kurt Cobain marry in 1992?
Courtney Love.
Rubber Band Factory
What did the worker at the rubber band factory say when he was fired? Oh, snap.
Itsfoss
VibeOps Folks Rejoice! Warp Launches Oz for Managing AI Coding Agents in the Cloud
Can run many agents simultaneously, targets developer teams.
Here Are Your Choices for a Self-hosted eBook Server
Thinking about self-hosting an ebook library? Here are the open source software you can consider.
Adios! Says Ubuntu to The Software and Updates Tool
Removed because it was deemed too complex and dangerous for normies.