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Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week
It comes after Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen joined the conflict by striking Israel over the weekend.
'I dread the phone ringing': Inside the kennels responding to vicious XL bully attacks
Staff tell Panorama the aggression levels of the dangerous dogs they help to seize are rising.
Compensation details for millions of drivers set to be revealed
The City regulator will outline how millions of people can claim compensation for mis-sold car finance.
Australian fugitive shot dead by police after seven months on the run
Dezi Freeman allegedly shot dead two police officers in the small Victorian town of Porepunkah in August.
Seven years since Emiliano Sala's death, what has changed for the 'wild west' of football transfers?
The Argentine striker’s 2019 death in a plane crash shone a light on the opaque world of transfers and player welfare.
Councils pressed to use universal parking app to cut 'unfair' fines
The National Parking Platform already has 15 councils on board with more in talks to join.
Child focus is biggest change to family courts in 30 years, senior judge says
Sir Andrew McFarlane welcomes the government backing for the change, saying it will turn the old approach "on its head".
Remove VAT from energy bills for three years, Tories urge
There has been a renewed focus on energy costs since the outbreak of the war in Iran.
Netanyahu says Latin Patriarch will have full access to holy site
The Israeli PM said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa had been asked not to enter the church out of concern for his safety.
Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse paintings stolen in Italian job
The paintings were taken from a museum in Parma by four masked men in the middle of the night, police say.
Photos show heavily damaged US radar jet at Saudi base
US Central Command has not yet publicly commented on the incident.
Jeremy Bowen: Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective, writes the BBC's international editor.
First stop, the Moon. Next stop, Mars? Why Nasa's mission matters
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.
Harry Potter star Paapa Essiedu hopes his TV drama Babies will break pregnancy loss silence
The BBC drama follows a couple in their 30s trying for a baby and navigating the complexities of pregnancy loss.
Tech CEOs suddenly love blaming AI for mass job cuts. Why?
More tech leaders are pointing to job cuts caused by AI tools - and a need for more investment cash.
The Papers: 'Horror on the street' and 'Fears grow over shortages'
Several of Monday's papers lead with images from Derby after a car struck pedestrians in the city centre.
Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong
Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.
Teenagers charged after attack on rescue volunteer and his dog
Three boys, one aged 13 and two aged 15, and a girl aged 16, have been charged with various offences including assault.
Partial government shutdown becomes the longest in US history
The 44-day funding lapse for the Department of Homeland Security has led to travel chaos at US airports.
Murder inquiry victim found in Leeds street identified as 16-year-old girl
The teenager found unconscious in Leeds was a teenager from Cleckheaton, police say.
Scott Mills sacked from BBC Radio 2 after allegations over 'historic relationship'
He has not hosted his show since Tuesday and the BBC said he is "no longer contracted to work" there.
Mills' abrupt sacking creates another headache for the BBC
Radio 2 DJ Scott Mills was sacked from the BBC on Monday following allegations over his conduct.
What was the 1970s oil crisis, and are we heading for something worse?
While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.
Travelodge investigating more reports of strangers accessing rooms, says CEO
Jo Boydell says the hotel is carrying out a review after guests reported people entering their rooms.
Easter bank holiday weekend set to be busiest on roads in four years
The bank holiday weekend is set to see the busiest roads since Easter 2022, despite rising fuel cost fears.
Cardiff City damages claim over Emiliano Sala death dismissed
The club, which was claiming £104m in compensation, will now have to fork out about £400,000.
Sophie Turner injury halts filming on Tomb Raider TV show
Filming on the Prime Video series is paused "as a precaution" while the Game of Thrones star recovers.
Why is Nasa going back to the Moon?
From a race with China to lunar discoveries, the US is investing time, effort and money to head to the Moon - and beyond.
Arnold Schwarzenegger awarded honorary degree in Belfast
Film star and politician recognised for his contributions to public service, environmental advocacy, and the arts.
Government must do more to help detained Brits in UAE, advocacy group says
The UK Foreign Office says it is giving consular assistance to "a small number of British nationals" that have been detained there after allegedly taking pictures of Iranian attacks.
How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island
Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.
Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
Meet the primary school pupils teaching speeders a lesson at Kids Court
Drivers caught going too fast on a rural road near a school are opting to face a class of children instead of taking penalty points.
I turned down MMA fighter on a night out - so he punched me
Anne Marie Boyle suffered a brain injury and subsequent seizures which led to her losing her business, her ability to drive and her confidence.
Teaching union votes against plans for new Year 8 reading test
The government says assessments are "vital tools" for identifying areas where pupils need extra support.
'I dread the phone ringing': Inside the kennels responding to vicious XL bully attacks
Staff tell Panorama the aggression levels of the dangerous dogs they help to seize are rising.
Partner of Scottish crime boss Steven Lyons arrested in Dubai
Amanda Lyons was held over offences alleged to have been committed in Spain.
Bananas galore in Orkney after store orders 38,000 by mistake
An ordering glitch has left Tesco in Kirkwall giving away boxes of the fruit for free to schools and community groups.
Why Kris Jenner's picture has become a good luck charm on Chinese social media
Hundreds of thousands of posts have been shared in the past three days as users hope for prosperity
Australian fugitive shot dead by police after seven months on the run
Dezi Freeman allegedly shot dead two police officers in the small Victorian town of Porepunkah in August.
Third person in Derby car incident released from hospital
Police have been given more time to question a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Bournemouth Echo
Resident's angry and 'exposed' after council removes row of hedges
Residents have raised safety fears and have been left feeling 'exposed' after hedges that acted as barriers between homes and a public walkway were cut down.
Coast clear for 'stronger flood and erosion protection in the South West'
BCP Council’s Cabinet has unanimously approved a stronger and more cost-effective flood and coastal erosion protection across the county, following a decision to allow Dorset Council to join its risk management team.
Ancient watermill owner plans to split historic building in two
The owner of an ancient watermill has revealed plans to split the historic building in two.
7 places you need to visit before you can call yourself a true BCP local
Hengistbury Head, Chez Fred and Sandbanks are among the places you need to visit in BCP to call yourself a true local
Dorset walk 'awash with wildflowers' in summer among UK's best coastal trails
A walk on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset has been named among the UK's best coastal trails thanks to being rich in nature
Community clean-up organised to make area 'welcoming and tidy'
A COMMUNITY litter pick was organised by neighbourhood watch to make the area looking "welcoming and tidy."
International festival celebrating fairies and folklore returning this summer
What began as a small community gathering has grown into an international celebration, attracting visitors from across the UK and around the world.
Latest on new M&S store as construction work completed
Construction works to the new M&S store set for Weymouth have been completed
'The current approach is wrong' - Parents protest jobs cuts at Initio trust school
Parents gathered outside Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne this week to show their support for staff facing uncertainty as the consultation period on proposed job cuts nears its end.
Police called after members of public verbally abused at football game
Police were called to a game in the Dorset Premier League on Saturday with a player’s debut set to be his final appearance for the club as a result.
New food festival with 'a real purpose' coming to Bournemouth suburb this May
Southbourne Food & Fun Fest 2026 at Fisherman’s Walk: free family festival celebrating sustainability, wellbeing, Dorset food, and Rotary’s community impact.
Bournemouth Pier remains free to enter for at least three more years
Bournemouth Pier will be free to enter until at least the end of October 2029.
Concern grows for missing woman last seen at county hospital
Officers searching for a woman who went missing from Dorchester are appealing for information from the public to help find her.
Russell Brand’s trial over alleged sex offences delayed until October
Russell Brand’s trial over allegations of rape and sexual assault has been delayed until October.
Beatrix Potter 50p coins listed for more than £40,000
A selection of rare Beatrix Potter 50p coins is listed for more than £40,000.
'I’ve had enough of politicians making promises they won’t keep'
Labour government secures £60m for BCP: Pokesdown Station lifts by 2027, £20m for Boscombe, new Sure Start in Bournemouth East. Major investment for Dorset.
'They very much work as a team': Couple prepares to celebrate 70 years of marriage
A COUPLE are preparing to celebrate an extraordinary milestone as they mark 70 years of marriage next month.
‘Suspicious’ heath fires under police investigation after huge blazes
Several ‘suspicious’ heath fires are under police investigation after huge blazes broke out in Sandford, near Wareham.
Call for witnesses following three 'suspicious' heath fires near trading park
Witnesses are being urged to come forward following three 'suspicious' fires that took place near a trading park over the weekend.
Former Hampshire police officer guilty of nearly a dozen strip search sexual offences
A former Hampshire police officer has been found guilty of non-recent sexual offences relating to strip searches,
Museum reopening tomorrow with new displays for summer visitors
A museum will reopen its doors for summer visitors.
Unlicensed motorbike rider has bike seized after ‘laps’ around Poole petrol station
A motorcycle rider who was caught doing laps around a petrol station in Poole had his bike seized less than 24 hours after buying it.
Separate bins for dog waste and litter to be phased out across BCP
Separate bins for dog waste and litter will be phased out and replaced with a single bin across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Man who assaulted officers and burgled golf club jailed
A Ringwood man who assaulted two police officers and robbed multiple properties has been jailed for more than two years.
£121 million to improve council housing across Bournemouth and Poole
A £121.8 million investment into improving council housing in Bournemouth and Poole over the next five years has been approved.
Four men charged with robbery after jewellery stolen from home
Four men have been charged with robbery after jewellery was stolen last week from a home in Lymington.
Shopworker reportedly assaulted after suspected shoplifter stole alcohol
A woman reportedly punched a shopworker in the face after stealing alcohol from shop in Boscombe earlier this month.
Eight arrested after half a million pounds worth of keyless cars stolen
Eight people from Bournemouth have been arrested following a series of keyless car thefts across the south of England.
BCP Council 'not currently impacted' by rising fuel prices
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has said it is monitoring the situation with energy and fuel during the US-Isreal conflict with Iran.
Met Office forecasts sunny spells and brisk winds for BCP this week
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can expect a variety of weather this week, with brisk winds, bright spells and a touch of frost as March draws to a close.
Hundreds attend first services at church's new £2.5m building
Hundreds of people gathered at the first services held in a church's brand new £2.5m facility.
Proposal to improve a cycle route in Poole rejected by councillors
A proposal to improve a cycle route in Poole so that pedestrians and cyclists can avoid using a busy road was rejected, despite nearly £3million for active travel routes across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole being approved.
Review: The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins, Lighthouse, Poole
Sue Perkins has, in the nicest possible way, been around for a long time, done a lot and has been a quirky, ubiquitous presence, mostly on our TV screens.
Man reportedly robs person at knife point in ‘terrifying’ incident
A MAN reportedly robbed a person at knife point during a ‘terrifying’ incident in Winton.
New Forest Commoners to be granted national minority status by UK Government
New Forest Commoners have been recognised as a national minority, marking a significant step in protecting their historic way of life.
More Big Brother cameras coming to Dorset
MORE Big Brother cameras could be rolled out across Dorset for traffic enforcement.
BCP set to officially step onto national stage with UK Town of Culture 2028 bid
BCP Council bids for UK Town of Culture 2028, uniting Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole to celebrate local arts, creativity, and community identity.
Young people elect Members of Youth Parliament to represent BCP
Polly Homan and Yakub Maatoug elected as Members of Youth Parliament for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, focusing on youth transport and mental health.
New electric car can be test driven in Bournemouth before it hits showrooms
Be among the first to test drive the new Kia EV2 electric SUV at Hendy Kia Bournemouth’s First Drive Weekend, 16–18 April. Book your slot now.
Dorset disability charity launches new series of creative workshops
Dorset disability charity Diverse Abilities launches creative craft workshops across the county from April to September, supporting people with disabilities.
Strictly Extravaganza returns as local hospice calls for fab-u-lous dancers
Forest Holme Hospice Charity’s Strictly Extravaganza returns to Lighthouse Poole in January 2027. Apply now to dance and support hospice care fundraising.
New car group in Dorset welcomes Triumph enthusiasts for monthly meets
New Dorset Triumph 2000/2500/2.5 Register group hosts monthly classic car meets at The Stocks Inn, Furzehill. All Triumph owners and enthusiasts welcome.
Win tickets to popular family-friendly festival returning to Dorset this summer
Win Camp Bestival 2026 tickets! Family festival returns to Lulworth Castle, Dorset, with music, Joe Wicks, Fatboy Slim, kids’ activities and Early Bird offers.
Treasured collection of theatre memorabilia donated to Bournemouth Pavilion
A rare family collection of theatre memorabilia, including autographs and photos, has been donated to Bournemouth Pavilion ahead of its 2029 centenary.
'Will MP speak out about benches at Poole Bus Station?'
Bournemouth MP Tom Hayes has spoken out on the Pokesdown lifts.
Fewer than one in five people can pass this three-question IQ test
The Cognitive Reflection Test has a pass rate of just 17 per cent
Scott Mills sacked by BBC Radio 2 over a 'personal conduct' allegation
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been sacked by the broadcaster due to an allegation surrounding personal conduct
Latest travel updates from British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways & more
British Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates & Qantas are among the major airlines to have cancelled or suspended flights to several airports amid the Iran conflict
Emmerdale and Corrie face more TV schedule changes this week – when to watch
Emmerdale and Coronation Street will see more schedule changes this week due to an England football match being aired on ITV1 on Tuesday, March 31.
Formula 1
Listen to F1 Nation's Japanese GP review
Kimi Antonelli made it back-to-back F1 wins with victory in the Japanese Grand Prix, as the Mercedes man became the youngest driver to lead the World Championship.
9 moments you might have missed from the Japanese GP
Relive the action from the season opener at the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix with plenty of off-track Formula 1 moments – Tokyo traditions, drifting delight, and more.
5 Winners and 5 Losers from Japan
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto picks his winners and losers following the 2026 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka.
Vasseur identifies where Ferrari have ‘room for improvement’
Team Principal Fred Vasseur has offered up his thoughts on the Japanese Grand Prix following Ferrari’s third successive podium finish.
McLaren ‘surprised’ themselves with Japan pace – Stella
McLaren might be reigning World Champions, but they have had a torrid start to the 2026 season which included neither car starting the second Grand Prix due to electrical issues. But when they finally lined up with both cars on the grid in Japan, the papaya team “surprised” themselves with their pace, as they took the fight to Mercedes in style.
Wolff reflects on Russell's issues during Japanese GP
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff believes "the race went against" George Russell during the Japanese Grand Prix and has revealed the issues that meant he could only finish fourth.
The two key questions after Antonelli's Japanese GP triumph
Kimi Antonelli secured his second successive Grand Prix victory in Suzuka, having taken his maiden win two weeks prior in China.
Bearman reacts to 50G crash during Japanese Grand Prix
Ollie Bearman crashed heavily during the Japanese Grand Prix, with the Safety Car having to be deployed.
Windows Central
This Windows laptop may have a moderate battery life, but it burns bright with an OLED display, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD
Best Buy has an exclusive 30% discount on the ASUS Zenbook 14. Despite being held back by a poor battery life, it's a solid pick for workers and casual users thanks to high performance rates, a stunning FHD+ OLED display, and a sleek yet durable build.
Combine the best of Windows 11 and Windows 10 with this gorgeous wallpaper
A fan-made wallpaper mashup mixes the symmetrical Windows 11 logo with a piece inspired by the Windows 10 "Hero" image.
Get 32GB of high-end DDR5 RAM for just $150 with this Core Ultra 7 270K Plus PC gaming bundle: A perfect way to start or upgrade your build
It's hard to find affordable, high-end RAM for gaming PC upgrades; if you need a full system upgrade, this bundle drops the price on 32GB of DDR5-6400 to just $150. Oh, yeah, you also get Intel's latest gaming CPU and a top-tier ASUS ROG Strix motherboard.
You don't need to build your own Windows gaming PC just to burn cash on RAM. Ready-made rigs do it for hundreds of dollars less.
iBUYPOWER's pre-built gaming PCs offer high-end CPUs like AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D, along with capable RAM, with hundreds of dollars in discounts.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will debut Gears of War: E-Day gameplay and bring back Xbox Fanfest — Here's when you can expect these events to go live
Microsoft has announced when the Xbox Games Showcase 2026 will take place. In addition, it has announced that Gears of War: E-Day will be there to reveal its first gameplay footage and that the community-beloved Xbox FanFest will return at the Xbox Games Showcase 2026.
"A computer should be yours" — Framework founder compares the MacBook Neo and its underlying philosophy to the most upgradeable Windows laptop on the market
Framework founder Nirav Patel tears down the MacBook Neo and his company's Laptop 12 to see how they compare in terms of upgradeability. He admits there's a lot to love from both approaches, but the underlying product philosophies are quite different.
Microsoft's AI slop is infecting GitHub — Copilot is now injecting ads into pull requests (Update)
A software developer found Copilot injecting ads into a GitHub pull request. Over 11,000 similar instances have been discovered.
This Android OS spin-off refuses to comply with the same age verification laws coming to Windows: "If devices can't be sold in a region due to their regulations, so be it."
Would you give up privacy for age checks? GrapheneOS has indicated that it won't comply with new age-verification laws, as it aims to continue prioritizing user privacy even if it risks losing global market access.
GTA 6 price hint suggests fans won't face a $100 nightmare after all, according to clues from Take-Two's CEO Strauss Zelnick
$100 or not, plenty of people will break the bank to buy Grand Theft Auto VI at launch.
Laffgaff
Hot Air Balloon Dinner Date
What do you call a romantic dinner on a hot air balloon? An update.
Itsfoss
After 5 Years, PineTime Gets a Major Upgrade with AMOLED, GPS, and More
The original PineTime stays, but its followup is a different thing entirely.
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Requires More RAM Than Windows 11?
Canonical has raised the minimum RAM requirement to 6 GB, while Windows 11 still sits at 4 GB. But that's only a number and it doesn't tell the real story.
How I Add Tools to My Immutable Linux Without Rebooting
There's a systemd utility that lets you "inject" tools into a read-only OS at runtime, without rebooting the system. Here's my exploration.