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Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list
Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.
Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.
Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency
The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.
Karren Brady stayed at West Ham despite knowing of Sullivan women's team ban
Brady's lawyers said she had "no knowledge" of the allegations made against long-time business partner David Sullivan.
Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts
The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
Palestine Action activists jailed over factory raid
The case is believed to be the first time that convictions for criminal damage have been classified as terrorism.
Staying up for the football? Here's how to survive a World Cup all-nighter
Forget blocks and tackles, this is the tactical plan you need for the football.
Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?
All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.
'It's all they're talking about': Scotland gripped by World Cup fever
Excitement is building ahead of Scotland's first game in the men's World Cup for 28 years.
Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?
Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.
David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime
Hockney broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art - often by depicting the quiet, everyday moments of gay domestic life.
The night people in Belfast fled their homes because of racist violence
Reporter Richard Morgan recalls the chaotic scenes he witnessed when reporting on days of disorder in Northern Ireland.
The Papers: 'Starmer braced for exodus' and 'Giant of art'
The death of celebrated British artist David Hockney features on many of Saturday's front pages.
Ed Sheeran found this record in a second-hand store - now it's finally getting attention
Allan Taylor is receiving overdue recognition after Ed Sheeran found his 1978 LP in a second-hand shop.
Defence row exposes tensions over how to keep UK safe
Ex-Defence Secretary John Healey has said the defence investment plan is "well short of what is required".
Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
Girl, 17, stabbed in the neck in street attack
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, say Lancashire Police.
Watch: David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
The former footballer was joined by his wife Victoria Beckham and their children, as well as actor Tom Cruise.
US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says
Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.
Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department
The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.
Royal Family watch Red Arrows flypast on Buckingham Palace balcony
The annual event marks the King's official birthday and features more than 1,400 members of the armed forces.
In pictures: Trooping the Colour marks King's official birthday
The King and Queen were cheered on as they rode along The Mall towards Horseguard's Parade.
Are the Downing Street dominoes about to fall?
John Healey's resignation as defence secretary is a disaster for the prime minister, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Boston becomes 'mini-Scotland' before World Cup opener
Scotland will play Haiti in their first World Cup match in 28 years at the Boston Stadium.
Thousands gather for anti-racism rally in Belfast after disorder
Protesters gathered at Belfast City Hall for a demonstration against racism, after the past week of violence and disorder.
Why football is called 'soccer' in the US and Canada
Football is life for millions of fans around the world, but in two World Cup co-host nations, they tend to call it by a different name.
Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts
The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions
Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.
Harry Styles revisits X Factor as he kicks off Wembley residency
The pop star reminisces about his X Factor audition, which took place near Wembley Stadium in 2010.
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order
Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.
Woman seriously injured in shark attack at Sydney beach
The woman, 35, was pulled from the water by members of the public and then airlifted to hospital, police say.
Rugby star Sinfield and authors Blackman and Donaldson lead honours list
Noughts & Crosses author Malorie Blackman and Gruffalo creator Julia Donaldson are made dames, as the rugby league star is knighted.
The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations
US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.
Police officer accused of creating AI evidence
Derbyshire Police say the officer has been removed from frontline duties while it investigates.
Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
Healey wanted UK to join global defence bank, BBC told
Allies of the former defence secretary claim the Treasury tried to shut down the idea.
Linkin Park to make history at UK's biggest rock festival
Linkin Park will make history as the first female-fronted band to headline Download Festival.
Joy - and a bit of rivalry - at millionth parkrun
The millionth parkrun event takes place in Bushy Park - where the idea was born 22 years ago.
Social media ban for under-16s would be unenforceable, charity warns
The focus should be on banning features that make it addictive, head of the Molly Rose Foundation says.
Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
Ewe won't believe it: 8ft fleece sheared from sheep
The fleece came from a Lincoln Longwool sheep on a farm near Spilsby.
'Birdwatching saved me from my gaming addiction'
At his lowest ebb Edward Bartlett was playing video games 20 hours a day. Now he goes birdwatching.
Mystery of village's elusive 'Granny H' knitter solved
Granny H has been leaving hundreds of knitted teddy bears, rabbits, dogs and lambs in Hartford village.
Painting bought for $100 in US charity shop sells for £190,000
Art teacher Helene Plotkin bought the work in White Plans, New York in 1966, unaware it was by Scottish Colourist FCB Cadell.
Bournemouth Echo
Bournemouth fairground banned clothing items to discourage 'mindless idiots'
In April 2006, Coles Funfair in Bournemouth hit the headlines after it officially banned any youths from wearing hoodies and baseball caps.
Former BCP Council leader given OBE in King's Birthday Honours list
A former BCP Council leader has been honoured with the second-highest ranking order of the British Empire.
Phil Broadhead leads Dorset's King's Birthday Honours list recipients
A former BCP Council leader is among 14 Dorset residents to have been included on the King’s Birthday Honours List.
Man with 'knife and gun' sparks armed police response in early hours
Armed officers descended on a property in Poole in the early hours the morning following reports a man was in possession of a knife and a gun.
One person and two police officers taken to hospital after crash
One person and two police officers have been taken to hospital following a crash near Christchurch.
Teenage girl assaulted at large gathering of youths at beach
A teenager was assaulted during a large gathering of around 70 youths in Southbourne with the incident captured on CCTV.
7 of the best BCP pubs to watch World Cup 2026 matches
The George Tapps, Ye Olde George and The Jolly Sailor are some of the best BCP pubs to watch FIFA World Cup matches in
PICTURES - Celebration of community spirit at Corfe Mullen carnival
Carnival day brought colour and crowds to Corfe Mullen as the community came together for a day of celebration.
Sentences of two boy rapists to be reviewed by appeal judges in July
The sentences of three teenage boys who were spared custody over the rape of two girls will be reviewed at the Court of Appeal in July.
Two-year-old suffers head injury on Brownsea Island
A two-year-old child suffered a head injury and temporarily lost consciousness on Brownsea Island.
AA says summer parking fine trial must be targeted at ‘rogue parking’
The AA has said that a trial increasing penalty charges in Bournemouth over the summer should be targeted at specific rouge parking.
Hundreds rally to save much-loved Charminster Library
Hundreds of residents rallied together in a fight to save a much-loved library from permanent closure.
RECAP - Road 'reopens both ways' after crash near Christchurch
Ringwood Road is closed after reports of an accident- updates to follow.
LIVE - News, traffic, travel, weather and events across BCP and beyond
We will be bringing you latest news, traffic, travel and weather across BCP and beyond today
Georgian manor in Dorset for sale with price tag of £4.5m
A Grade II-listed Georgian country house in Dorset has gone on the market with a price tag of £4.5 million
Bournemouth event raises more than £23,000 to support prostate cancer care
A total of 203 people turned out for the March for Men along Bournemouth seafront, raising £23,065 to support enhanced care for prostate cancer patients.
Bournemouth primary school hosts educational research conference for fourth year
Avonwood Primary School in Bournemouth welcomed more than 100 teachers, education professionals, academics and policymakers to researchED Bournemouth 2026.
Three charities share community funding from Dorset funeral directors
Loneliness Together, Hope Housing, and Dingley’s Promise each received funding for their work from Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors’ 2026 Community Fund
Man fined more than £1,000 for assaulting police officers - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Law firm with Dorset office named Employer of the Year
Paris Smith has been named Employer of the Year at the Solent SME Growth 100 Awards, celebrating the region’s most successful and forward-thinking businesses.
Food and drink festival in Muscliff Park gets green light
A food and drink festival has been granted permission to sell alcohol and play music.
Another shop window smashed in Southbourne as police say still no arrests
Another shop window has been smashed in Southbourne Grove — just days after eight businesses were struck by an individual with what appeared to be a brick.
New community festival taking root at Dorset schools later this month
Hosted at Glenmoor and Winton Academies in Bournemouth, the Orchard Eco Festival will take place on June 26.
The 'awesome' cafe with 'incredible value for money' that's a 'best kept secret'
The Riverside Cafe in Wimborne has earned rave reviews from customers thanks to its food, service and value for money
Newly refurbished Boscombe curry house is full of life
Peering into the windows of many high-street restaurants nowadays reveals they’ve become lifeless waiting rooms for Deliveroo and UberEATS couriers, primed to ferry your dinner to your door. However, that situation couldn’t be further from the truth at Queen Mumtaz.
Pub of the week: The Compass inn offers English charm with standout Nepalese menu
This week’s Pub of the Week is The Compass Inn, a countryside retreat offering boutique stays, locally sourced food, Nepalese specialties and a strong sense of community in the heart of Hampshire.
National conference highlights growth of Poole-founded homecare business
GoodOaks Homecare, founded in Poole, recently brought together more than 70 care leaders at its Annual Conference 2026, held at The Swan at Streatley.
Council apologises for delays to food waste collection following rollout
BCP Council has apologised for delays in food waste collections with plans to improve the service the reliability of the service.
Councillor and MP clash on proposed tourism levy for BCP
A councillor has admitted that the funds from any potential visitor levy may not be ringfenced for the tourism industry.
Dedicated environmental champion honoured with Volunteer of the Year award
Wimborne Minster Town Council presented the Volunteer of the Year Award to Nicky Harper for her outstanding dedication as a volunteer with Trees of Wimborne.
Dorset sculptor named finalist in major wildlife art competition
Dorset-based artist Jane Shaw's bronze sculpture Warthogs (Family Chaos) was selected in the 2026 Wildlife Artist of the Year competition.
Pre-school permanently closes after inspection warns children may be at risk
A pre-school has closed permanently after failing to meet child safety and safeguarding requirements.
Historic shop to reopen in Poole Old Town after being closed for years
A historic building that once housed a fishmonger is set to be brought back to life after standing empty for several years in the heart of Poole Old Town.
New Forest council housing team shortlisted for national awards
A council’s housing service has been shortlisted in two national awards.
Lyndhurst road set to close overnight for works
A Lyndhurst road is set to close for overnight works.
BBC seeking Dorset residents for show hosted by Rob Brydon
A new BBC series is calling for keen-eyed Dorset residents to take part in an upcoming adventure programme hosted by "Uncle Bryn" Rob Brydon.
'Do not eat' warnings for shoppers at Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's & Morrisons
The Food Standards Agency has issued multiple “do not eat” notices covering items available in major supermarkets.
Martin Lewis says one of the biggest flight myths 'just isn't the case' anymore
'You can't look back with hindsight' Martin Lewis shares his tips on flight prices falling after booking
Rare Royal Mint coin sells for 560 times its value as design 'escapes' edge
A rare 5p coin has sold for 560 times its value because part of the design is 'escaping' the edge.
Aldi introducing new 62p rule at 250 UK supermarkets
Currently, more than 30 Aldi stores are already equipped with the new facilities, including locations in Diss, Eastbourne, Durham, and Yate near Bristol.
Formula 1
Are McLaren back in the fight against Mercedes in Barcelona?
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto digs into the findings from the first day of track action at the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Best Qualifying bets on the market for Barcelona
With Friday practice now concluded, our betting writers assess the best odds available for Qualifying.
What the teams said – Friday in Barcelona-Catalunya
The drivers and team report back on all the action from Friday practice at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Verstappen explains Red Bull issues on Friday in Barcelona
Max Verstappen has detailed the car problems he experienced with his Red Bull on the first day of running at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Hamilton reckons Ferrari ‘still a chunk off’ in Barcelona
Lewis Hamilton has given his take on Ferrari’s early level of performance at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, believing that the team remain “quite a chunk off” the front of the pack, despite bringing a host of upgrades to the track.
Antonelli admits it's 'not going to be easy' in Barcelona
Kimi Antonelli believes that taking a sixth win in succession is "not going to be easy", as McLaren matched the pace of Mercedes in Friday practice ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix
Norris gives his take on McLaren's Barcelona chances
Lando Norris believes McLaren is "heading in the right direction" as the reigning World Champion topped Free Practice 2 ahead of this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Antonelli admits ‘overdriving the car’ in Barcelona
Kimi Antonelli has shared his reflections after Qualifying at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with the Mercedes driver having to settle for P3.
‘We have a race’ – Hamilton after strong P2 in Barcelona
Lewis Hamilton believes "we’re in a good position to be able to fight" for victory in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, with the Ferrari driver set to start on the front row.
‘I feel like my old self again’ – Russell on Barcelona pole
George Russell made a return to the top spot with Mercedes after delivering a spectacular lap in Qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Leclerc 'very ashamed' after Barcelona Qualifying crash
Charles Leclerc admits "feeling very ashamed" after crashing in Qualifying for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, adding that there was "no excuses" for the incident.
Russell storms to pole in Barcelona as Leclerc crashes out
Mercedes' George Russell bounced back in style by claiming pole ahead of Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
Maini takes impressive victory in F2 Barcelona Sprint Race
Kush Maini took a commanding win in the FIA Formula 2 Sprint Race in Barcelona, launching off the front row to pass polesitter Noel Leon and dominating from there.
Betting mistakes to try and avoid in Barcelona
Safer gambling is important, so we look at how you can avoid losing money during Sunday’s race in Spain.
AS IT HAPPENED: Russell claims Barcelona-Catalunya GP pole
Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Spain.
Hakkinen reveals what Russell needs to do to beat Antonelli
George Russell currently sits 68 points adrift of Kimi Antonelli heading into the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, following a tough run of races for the Briton. But former two-time champion Mika Hakkinen has revealed what he believes is the secret for Russell to beat his Italian team mate.
Russell goes fastest in Barcelona FP3
George Russell set the fastest time in Free Practice 3 ahead of the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver leading McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
MS Dynamics
Introducing Conversation Orchestration in Dynamics 365 Contact Center
Conversation Orchestration in Dynamics 365 Contact Center enables real-time decisioning, dynamic prioritization, and intelligent automation across every customer interaction.
The post Introducing Conversation Orchestration in Dynamics 365 Contact Center appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Windows Central
PowerA now wants in on Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 with a specialist new controller, and it'll work on Xbox, too
PowerA has shown off a first look at a new controller in partnership with Meridian GMT. You won't be playing Call of Duty on this, but if you're into Microsoft Flight Simulator, you'll want to take a look.
Report: Microsoft restructuring Xbox is "on the table" — it wants to "move faster" with new Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls games
A new report suggests Microsoft is considering restructuring Xbox, and also wants to "move faster" with new Halo, Fallout, and The Elder Scrolls games.
Thrustmaster's latest racing wheel is the closest any of us will ever get to driving a 24 Hours of Le Mans winning car
Thrustmaster's newest racing wheel is an official replica of a 24 Hours of Le Mans winning car, and while it's expensive, it's going to be rare and definitely has the wow factor.
"The only way to keep Bungie alive": As Destiny 2 ends, ex-Bungie dev says supporting Marathon will help keep the studio afloat
With Destiny 2 development now ended, one ex-Bungie dev says the best way to support the studio is to support its new extraction shooter Marathon.
Windows Insiders get first crack at a less annoying Windows 11 update process
Microsoft shipped six new Windows Insider builds, headlined by a new unified update experience designed to reduce your monthly PC reboots by bundling driver, .NET, and firmware updates together.
Don't settle for slow laptops when this discounted laptop with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD, bundled with an 8-in-1 Hub, will get you out of work in a flash
The ASUS Vivobook 14 laptop with an Intel Core 5 120U (10 Cores) CPU, 16GB RAM, and 1TB of storage is currently on an early Amazon Prime Day discount with a Plusera 8-in-1 Hub bundled in.
I tried Microsoft’s new AI-powered Terminal, and it is a surprisingly different experience
Microsoft introduces Intelligent Terminal, a separate AI-powered terminal with Copilot, ACP support, and background agent tasks.
Seeing Final Fantasy Resonance bring turn-based back to the Final Fantasy franchise brings a tear to my eye as a longtime fan
IGN recently showed off uninterrupted gameplay footage for Final Fantasy Resonance, the series's first HD-2D game and one that plans to bring back turn-based combat to the Final Fantasy series.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says AI tokenmaxxing is costly: "I'm a tokenmaxxer too, it's addictive."
Satya Nadella warns Microsoft staff against tokenmaxxing, urging smarter AI use as the company balances innovation with efficiency.
Why Xbox (and others) are considering the role of "ads" on console — it's more complicated than simple "greed," unfortunately
Even before the current memory crisis and various other crises, the volume of players spending literally *nothing* on consoles like Xbox and PlayStation is increasing. When you're selling hardware at a loss, that's a problem.
Laffgaff
Who played the lead role in the 1990 film ‘Edward Scissorhands’?
Johnny Depp.
Meeting People
Hiking in your 40s is a great way to meet new people. Today I met two paramedics, three nurses, a cardiologist and nearly met Jesus.
Itsfoss
There is a New X11 Server, Written in Rust, With the Help of AI
Yserver is a vibe-coded project that ditches legacy code to work cleanly on modern Linux systems.