The News - Monday, 24 August 2026

BBC News

Burnham visits Kyiv to reaffirm UK support for Ukraine

It comes after Moscow warned of "consequences" over the reported use of British drones by Ukraine.

Families of two police officers killed in crash say they were heroes

PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died after a car, whose five occupants were also killed, collided with their vehicle.

How easy is it to find an NHS dentist? It depends where you live

Nearly 600 practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the last 10 years, as the service heads towards a two-tier system.

Nearly 3 million Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles

Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.

Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan

Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.

Reform says it will prioritise British-born young workers for social housing

Labour called the plan "unserious and unworkable" and accused Reform of pushing "gimmicks and division".

Australian shark attack victim grateful for 'second chance at life'

Leah Stewart was mauled by a shark in June, suffering multiple bites to her arms and legs.

Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated

The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.

Ex-cricket captains urge 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan

The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.

CrossCountry to provide full service on Monday after major disruption

CrossCountry says its "key priority" is now restoring as close to a normal service as possible.

Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets

The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.

Viral 'Cat in the Hat' TikTok trend sparks fun fake videos but also real fear

The social media posts have prompted police forces in Ireland and the UK to issue statements that the images are fake.

Doctors said I was too young to have endometriosis at 13 - I had to take morphine to cope

Grace, 14, feels doctors were dismissive of her pain. She wants others to know the symptoms.

Why students are being paid £2,000 to play computer games

Roehampton University offers students £2,000 a year to play esports alongside their studies.

'I didn't speak the Queen's English': Why people worry about their accents

A survey on attitudes towards accents suggests that so-called "accent bias" is still an issue in many workplaces.

The Papers: 'Pain beyond words' and 'Graduates face worst job market'

Photographs of the two police officers killed in a crash on Saturday morning lead several front pages on Monday.

Rumours swirled after a Vietnamese teen was run over - then came a stunning admission

Confirmation of the circumstances around Do Ngoc Phuong Thuy's death have only spurred more questions.

Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut

The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.

Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30

A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.

Robot boxing, football and sprinting at World Humanoid Games

The second-edition of the five-day competition kicked off in Beijing, China, on Saturday.

Mayors to get powers to overrule local councils on planning decisions

Housing minister Matthew Pennycook said the change was "essential" for helping mayors "effectively deliver new homes".

Trump waves green flag to start IndyCar race through Washington streets

The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.

How the deadly A66 crash unfolded leaving seven dead

At 03:30 BST on Saturday, two police officers were killed when a Volkswagen Passat collided with their marked car on the A66 motorway.

Is UK's Storm Shadow missile a game changer for Ukraine?

Correspondent Joe Inwood breaks down the weapons technology that could make a difference in the Russia-Ukraine war.

Snooker champion Graeme Dott guilty of child sex abuse

The former world champion was found guilty of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and boy.

Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board

Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.

World's oceans hit highest temperature on record as El Niño grows

The record "is another clear signal of an ocean under growing stress", according to Dr Samantha Burgess from the European Copernicus climate change service.

Race Across the World star Jo Gardiner dies aged 61 one year after son's death

Former TV contestant, Jo Gardiner, 61, dies of cancer one year after her son's death in a crash.

'It's not Alton Towers' - rows break out over queuing at Wales' highest mountain

There has been disagreement between queuers and others skipping the line to reach the top of Yr Wyddfa.

Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan

Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.

UK missiles offer may help Ukraine - but they are not what Zelensky needs most

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is handing over blueprints so Kyiv can build its own long-range missiles.

Toddler with sun allergy can play in daylight thanks to UV window film

Two-year-old Mollie Murray from Montrose has a rare genetic disorder that makes her extremely sensitive to ultraviolet light

EsDeeKid mystery no problem for fans after 'insane' All Points East set

We still don't know the Scouse rapper's true identity, but do music lovers really care who he is?

'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war

Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.

Graduate job vacancies drop by almost 50% in a year, survey suggests

Job site Adzuna said the number of graduate vacancies was the lowest since 2016

Teen pleads guilty over Channel boat with 165 migrants

A man admits endangering lives at sea after piloting a dinghy with a then-record number of migrants.

Israel warns of 'forceful' response to kites flown from Gaza

Hamas says the kites found in Israeli border communities in recent days were launched by children in Gaza.

London Zoo animals hop on scales for weigh-in

Kiwi the Capybara is among animals getting their annual health check while data is gathered and shared.

Russia's second-biggest online retailer targeted in Ukrainian strikes

Ozon says its warehouses across southern Russia, including in Dagestan and Krasnodar, were hit in the overnight strikes.

Dutch broadcaster Avrotros pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

It says contest can no longer be considered neutral while a participating country remains involved in a large-scale military conflict.

'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria

Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.

Former world snooker champion Dott guilty of child sex abuse

The former world champion was found guilty of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and boy.

Bournemouth Echo

Dog walkers warned after 'chunky' adder spotted at popular spot

A dog walker was surprised to spot a “chunky” adult adder in the open.

Unearthed photos show Tommy Steele and June Brown in theatrical golden age

Discover rare photos of Bournemouth’s theatrical past, featuring Tommy Steele, June Brown, Barnum at the London Palladium, and BSO.

Pony seized as Dorset Police reveal rural crime crackdown

A pony seizure, wildlife crime and fire prevention patrols were among the work carried out by Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team this week.

Police recover two bikes and launch appeal to find owners

Police are appealing for help to identify the owners of two road bikes found in the New Forest area.

Family fun day held as Poole group works to improve Haskells Recreation Ground

A community group has organised a family picnic and sports day to bring residents together and encourage people to take pride in their local green space.

Train company issues update after major disruption

A train service has issued an update after major cancellations across the network.

LIVE: Three vehicle crash closes dual carriageway

Live updates after a crash has blocked the A35 puddletown bypass heading east.

Morrisons vows not to be beaten on price by any of its 'Big 5' competitors

Morrisons has promised customers it will not be beaten on price by supermarket rivals.

Man in his 60s released on police bail after rape arrest in Bournemouth

A man in his 60s has been released on police bail after being arrested on suspicion of rape in Bournemouth.

Major search launched as light fades for lone kayaker off coast

A major search operation was launched in fading light for a lone kayaker reported off Durlston Head near Swanage

New Forest pony sale cancelled as deadly equine flu outbreak kills 35 horses

An equine flu outbreak that has killed 35 New Forest ponies has forced a pony sale to be cancelled

Family home with outdoor pool set within Beaulieu Estate for sale for 1.85m

Exceptional home set within the Beaulieu Estate with its own outdoor pool up for sale with a guide price of £1.85 million.

Family home with outdoor pool set within Beaulieu Estate for sale for 1.85m

Exceptional home set within the Beaulieu Estate with its own outdoor pool up for sale with a guide price of £1.85 million.

Long-serving New Forest estate manager wins award

Richard Channell won the Farming and Nature Champion award at the New Forest National Park Awards 2026.

New Forest farmer encourages next generation to persevere

A young farmer has encouraged others to persevere after winning a regional award.

Car overturns on busy A338 causing delays and road closure

A car overturned on a busy road, causing long delays and forcing it to close.

Police hunt man seen performing indecent act in Poole

An image has been released after a man was reportedly seen performing an indecent act in Poole.

BCP council set to overspend by £27MILLION this year

A council is forecasting a £27million budget overspend by the end of the financial year

Man charged with five thefts after shoplifting spree

A man has been charged with five counts of shoplifting and bicycle theft following a series of incidents in the New Forest.

Gervis Place road works 'progressing well' with closure until 2027

Major roadworks in Bournemouth town centre are “progressing well” according to the latest update from BCP Council

Pensioners given urgent warning over DWP State Pension payments this week

State Pension, PIP, Universal Credit and other DWP payments due on August 31 will be paid early. See the full list of affected benefits.

Long delays on main road following reports of a crash - Live updates

Heavy traffic is reported on the A338 Spur Road following reports of a crash

Man charged with assault, theft and criminal damage

A man of 30 from Whiteley has been charged after reports with an incident in Lymington earlier this year.

REVIEW: Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 2026

There is always some rain at the friendliest festival going so it was inevitable, despite the blistering summer we’ve just experienced, that a deluge would occur.

Abandoned camp fire found smouldering inside cave after reports of smoke

An abandoned camp fire was found smouldering inside a cave after smoke was reported to the coastguard.

Warship used to track Russian vessels anchors off the Isle of Wight

A Royal Navy warship recently involved in monitoring Russian naval movements around UK waters has been spotted anchored off the Isle of Wight.

New Forest charity garden loses more than £25,000 after wildfire

A charity garden has lost more than £25,000 after a major New Forest wildfire and road closure

Risk of 'serious disruption' as forecaster warns of thunderstorms and flash-floods

Forecasters are warning that Thursday could bring widespread thunderstorms, heavy rain and serious flash-flooding across parts of the UK.

Dorset businesses to take centre at Autumn Fair 2026 in Birmingham next month

Dorset businesses will take centre stage at the Autumn Fair 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham from September 6 to September 9.

Dorset homecare provider staff take on triathlon for Spinal Injuries Association

Dorset-based homecare provider Abbots Care took part in the Superhero Series Triathlon last Saturday, raising money for the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA).

Dorset housebuilder launches Great Places Framework to raise bar for communities

Barratt David Wilson Homes has introduced the Great Places framework, which will apply to all new developments in Dorset and sets out eight key principles.

New Forest luxury property consultants named the best in their field

Luxury Property Projects won Best Luxury Residential Project Management Consultancy 2026 – Hampshire and Dorset at BUILD Magazine’s Design and Build Awards.

Shrek tribute band set to perform at a Bournemouth venue later this year

The Ogretones, a nine-member Shrek tribute band from Hampshire, will perform at the Old Fire Station in Bournemouth on November 19.

Nearly half of eligible taxpayers missed the first Making Tax Digital deadline

According to analysis by Azets, 428,000 self-employed individuals, sole traders, and landlords missed the first Making Tax Digital for Income Tax deadline.

Bournemouth community group celebrates three years with remarkable milestone

Bournemouth Walk, Coffee & Cake... And Everything Else! marked both its third anniversary and a milestone at a special event on August 18

Local musicians selected to create new music inspired by the stories of Wimborne

Guitarist Will McNicol and drummer Luke Selby have been commissioned to create original music inspired by the people, stories and identity of Wimborne.

Jessica Toale column: Winton Health Centre set to reopen after campaign

Today I’m kicking off my two-day politics summer school at Bournemouth University.

Ian Girling column: 'When the weather becomes a business issue'

It’s been impossible to look across Dorset at the moment and not be struck at just how dry the landscape has become.

Tesco shoppers can save 10 per cent on groceries and F&F clothing with 1 easy upgrade

Tesco customers can get more from their Clubcard by upgrading it to Clubcard Plus, including 10% off groceries and F&F clothing.

Diners urged to use loyalty points at restaurant in Dorset shutting 195 sites

Beefeater and Brewers Fayre customers have been urged to use their loyalty points before the restaurants close in September

Drivers face possible MOT test price hike as calls made for major increase

The cost of MOT tests on cars could nearly double under new guidelines proposed to the Government.

M&S shoppers have just hours left to get 20 per cent off school uniform

M&S has brought back its 20% off Back to School range of uniform - but be quick as the offer ends today.

Formula 1

5 key betting lessons after Norris wins at Zandvoort

The McLaren star made it back-to-back wins in 2026 after also winning in Hungary before the summer shutdown.

All the key moments from the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix

There were plenty of big moments during Zandvoort’s final Dutch Grand Prix, an event won by McLaren’s Lando Norris.

What the teams said – Race day in the Netherlands

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix from Zandvoort.

Wolff explains Mercedes’ decision to invert cars in Dutch GP

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has shared an insight into Mercedes' decision to switch Kimi Antonelli and George Russell during the closing stages of the Dutch Grand Prix.

Sainz accepts blame for unfortunate contact with Albon

Carlos Sainz holds himself responsible for the contact that forced his Williams team mate to retire from the Dutch Grand Prix.

Hamilton explains frustrated radio messages in Dutch GP

Lewis Hamilton was heard voicing his frustrations during the Dutch Grand Prix, a race in which he just missed out on a podium in fourth place.

7 moments you might have missed at the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix

Here are the 2026 Dutch Grand Prix off-track moments you might have missed.

How Lawson rose to the challenge of driving this year's Red Bull

The Dutch GP weekend was always going to be difficult for Liam Lawson after he was parachuted into Red Bull Racing at the last minute, but to his great credit the New Zealander did the job that he was asked to do.

6 Winners and 5 Losers from Zandvoort

Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from an eventful 2026 Dutch Grand Prix.

F1 ACADEMY unveils expanded 2026 Rookie Test

F1 ACADEMY has today announced that their Rookie Test will return this year, alongside the launch of a new Rookie Training Camp, supported by Loughborough University.

Why F1 team markets are about to become more popular

With very little to choose between drivers at the top teams, backing both drivers together within a team could prove to be the smartest move.

Netflix announce Drive to Survive Season 9

After eight hit seasons, a ninth series of Formula 1: Drive to Survive is heading to Netflix.

Vasseur reveals strategy intentions after Hamilton criticism

Fred Vasseur has reflected on Ferrari's strategy during the Dutch Grand Prix after Lewis Hamilton criticised the team's decisions over the radio.

Leclerc rues Dutch GP luck and shares where race was lost

Charles Leclerc finished fifth in the final Dutch Grand Prix but was only 1.3 seconds away from the podium in Zandvoort, with Ferrari demonstrating plenty of race pace on Sunday.

Mekies on ‘difficult’ Red Bull weekend after Verstappen crash

Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies feels that the squad took a "step back" during a tough Dutch Grand Prix weekend, with Max Verstappen crashing out while substitute Liam Lawson claimed P7.

Hulkenberg reacts to 'scary' near-miss in Dutch GP

Nico Hulkenberg admits that he was "a passenger" in his near-miss with Audi team mate Gabriel Bortoleto following the Brazilian's high-speed spin in the Dutch Grand Prix.

Windows Central

Microsoft accidentally admits new Outlook looks bad

Microsoft is introducing an optional setting in the new Outlook that makes it look like the classic desktop client. Microsoft claims it's to help people transition, but slapping a skin on a sluggish web wrapper is just a quiet admission that the new Outlook is bad.

Windows 95's redesign is still the most profound 31 years later — I take a look at what survived more than three decades of hardware evolution

Windows 95 launched on August 24, 1995, making it 31 years old today. While going back through old photos, I was reminded of just how profound an overhaul it represented compared to Windows 3.1, and why people were lined up outside of brick-and-mortar stores to get their hands on it.

Windows 11 is finally getting better, and the Windows Central Podcast breaks down all the improvements that have been announced and delivered since March

On this week's episode: Daniel and Zac break down the new Windows 11 context menu upgrades, as well as recap all the improvements that have been confirmed to be coming to the OS this year.

A faster OS and UI fixes won't save Windows 11 if Microsoft's apps remain laggy web wrappers

Microsoft is making real progress with Windows 11 updates, but a faster UI won't fix the overall experience if core apps like Teams and Outlook take forever to load.

I miss playing these incredible and underrated Transformers games, and I (along with nearly 60,000 people) want to see some Xbox Backward Compatibility.

The fan-run Xbox Preservation Website has listed The Transformers games as the highest third-party franchise fans want to see receive Backwards Compatibility on the modern Xbox console/PC ecosystem.

Laffgaff

On which desert planet in ‘Star Wars’ would you find the bustling spaceport of Mos Eisley?

Tatooine.

Fly Fishing Play

I went to see a play about fly fishing. The cast was amazing.

Itsfoss

Omarchy Linux Just Got $8 Million From Tech's Biggest Names

A new nonprofit is being setup that would house all that money, and Hyprland is the first external project to benefit.

TeamSpeak Will Let You Call Your Friends Directly

The feature is in alpha testing now and is set to bring 4K screensharing and picture-in-picture support.