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Trump brings in new 10% tariff as Supreme Court rejects his global import taxes
The Supreme Court decision striking down some of Trump's most sweeping tariffs injects new uncertainty into global trade.
Government considers removing Andrew from royal line of succession
The former Duke of York is eighth in line to the throne meaning he remains eligible to be King.
Andrew and King Charles, a personal battle of royal brothers
The problems facing the monarchy over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor are also a family problem between brothers.
Puberty blockers trial paused over concerns from medicines watchdog
The medicines regulator is suggesting the minimum age limit for trial should be raised to 14.
In the army now: Pictures that show how ordinary Ukrainians have been shaped by war
Six Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.
Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.
The best looks at London Fashion Week 2026
There are 90 designers showing this year, with organisers hoping it's the biggest fashion week yet.
Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran
Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
UK puffins in peril as winter storms threaten mass seabird 'wreck'
Hundreds of dead and dying seabirds are washing up on British beaches.
Is £70 becoming harder to justify? The rise of cheaper blockbuster games
As top games such as GTA 6 are speculated to cost $100 (£74), some developers are deliberately pricing lower.
Multi-cancer blood test missed key goal in NHS trial
The company behind the test said there were positive signs that some of the most aggressive cancers could be prevented.
Tributes paid to teens who died at holiday park
Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, died at Little Eden Holiday Park on Wednesday, police say.
Met asks Andrew's protection officers what they saw or heard in Epstein inquiry
Officers will continue searching Andrew's former Windsor home until Monday, the BBC understands.
What happens next for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?
The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and taken to a Norfolk police station for questioning on Thursday 19 February.
A tip-off and 'more luck than judgement': The story behind Andrew car snap
After the former prince's arrest, Reuters photographer Phil Noble began a six-hour drive to Norfolk.
How Co-op Live went from falling air con units to hosting the Brits
The opening of the Co-op Live was in every headline, but not quite for the right reasons.
How will Trump's new 10% global tariffs work and what's next?
The Supreme Court's decision has led questions over whether people can get a refund over the unlawful tariffs.
The government is reforming the SEND system. This is what those impacted want changing
Some government plans for SEND were leaked earlier this week. But what else do families want to change?
Welcome to Australia's hottest beach event - nowhere near the sea
Tonnes of sand and flocks of tourists are ferried into Cootamundra for its annual volleyball tournament.
Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film
In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.
Bishop of Lincoln arrested in sexual assault inquiry
Right Reverend Stephen Conway has also been suspended by the Church of England.
I might not get uni Covid compensation - but I'm claiming it out of principle
Dozens of universities have received legal letters over what students say they missed out on during Covid.
Humans to travel further into space than ever before as Nasa confirms March Moon mission
Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.
The animal rescue centre that became a mass graveyard of dogs
A senior police officer of 30 years says he has never seen animal cruelty on such a scale.
'Throne Out' and 'Liberation Day levies ruled illegal'
Plans to remove Andrew from royal succession and Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs leads Saturday's papers.
Mobile home park residents fear radiation from below
Health officials have said they think there is "suitable justification" to look again at Tollerton Park.
Anna Murdoch-Mann, mother of News Corp heir, dies aged 81
The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.
MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.
Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens
More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.
UK should send non-combat troops to Ukraine now, former PM Johnson tells BBC
Troops should be deployed to peaceful parts of the country in non-fighting roles, he said.
'It's ruined my life': Hundreds tell BBC how medication triggered gambling and other addictions
More than 250 people contacted us describing impulsive behaviour side effects from prescription drugs.
Watch: Baby monkey Punch cuddles soft toy after being abandoned by mother
A young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan went viral, after videos showed him playing with a soft toy that zookeepers gave him for comfort.
Civilians to soldiers: how four years of war has changed ordinary Ukrainians
Seven Ukrainian men and women in uniform reveal how Russia's invasion in 2022 has changed them.
The best looks at London Fashion Week 2026
There are 90 designers showing this year, with organisers hoping it's the biggest fashion week yet.
Why fake AI videos of UK urban decline are taking over social media
Deepfakes showing grim taxpayer-funded waterparks have gone viral and drawn some racist responses.
Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.
I might not get uni Covid compensation - but I'm claiming it out of principle
Dozens of universities have received legal letters over what students say they missed out on during Covid.
Israeli strikes kill at least 10 in Lebanon, officials say
The strikes are among the deadliest in Lebanon since a ceasefire ended the war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Two men aged 19 and 20 die after going missing on Yr Wyddfa
Mountain rescue teams were launched in challenging conditions to try and find the pair.
Cash may be rotting after UK's biggest raid, say police
Twenty years after the notorious Securitas raid, Kent's top police officer looks back at the case.
How Co-op Live went from falling air con units to hosting the Brits
The opening of the Co-op Live was in every headline, but not quite for the right reasons.
What parents, students and teachers want to see changed in the government's SEND reform
Some government plans for SEND were leaked earlier this week. But what else do families want to change?
Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health
The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together".
Tumbler Ridge suspect's ChatGPT account banned before shooting
OpenAI said the account's activity did not meet the threshold to flag it to authorities when it was identified.
Third man arrested after teens die at holiday park
Ethan Slater, 17, and Cherish Bean, 15, died at a holiday park near Bridlington on Wednesday.
Woman handed gift card receipt for £63 quadrillion
She thought it was "hilarious" when she saw her remaining gift card balance from a matcha latte.
Welcome to Australia's hottest beach event - nowhere near the sea
Tonnes of sand and flocks of tourists are ferried into Cootamundra for its annual volleyball tournament.
Italian toddler dies after transplant with heart 'burned by frostbite'
The heart given to two-year-old Domenico was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to hospital.
UK snow carver comes second in global contest with Olympic sculpture
Pippa Unwin says she is delighted to succeed with her "ridiculously complicated" design.
Striking drone footage shows ship abandoned off coast of Wales
Jay Curtis was flying his drone when he spotted the Resolute vessel off the coast of Pembrokeshire.
Supermarket worker's kindness meant I could feed my newborn baby
Emma and Harry Brown say the Asda employee's kindness helped them to feed and clothe their new baby.
Penguins delight residents in care home visit
Residents were able to hold and stroke the two Humboldt penguins during the visit.
Bournemouth Echo
The carnival that saw nearly 100 floats in the parade
The big day in September 1998 saw an all-singing, all-dancing afternoon parade that filled the town and recreated the streets of Notting Hill.
'I can use my voice to protect others': Mum opens up about loss of daughter
A mother on a mission to turn her tragedy into a call for awareness has written a book discussing her grief, after the loss of her daughter in 2024.
Prospective candidates to discover how to stand in town council elections in BCP area
BCP Council is encouraging anyone wanting to stand for town council elections in May to attend briefing sessions.
6 planets align in the sky this month - here's how to see the rare cosmic display
A rare celestial display is on the way later this month, as a striking planetary alignment is set to become visible in the night sky.
Restaurant given zero-star food hygiene rating says it is 'shocked and disappointed'
"We want to assure the public that we addressed these issues the moment the inspection ended."
Cruise that departs from Southampton named among world's best to travel on
The Southampton to New York westbound transatlantic crossing has been named among the world's best cruises to travel on
Running clubs collaborating with 5k run for International Women's Day
A joint 5k run is being hosted by two Bournemouth running clubs to mark International Women’s Day.
Mortar bomb pulled out of river 'demolished safely'
A MORTAR bomb was disposed by demolition after being pulled out of river in Wimborne.
How to book highly sought after beach huts on Dorset's award winning beaches
BCP’s popular beach huts reopen for booking next week, giving visitors the chance to reserve a spot on the Dorset's award winning beaches.
Pub of the week: Red Lion marks the return of the community pub
The Red Lion in Milford on Sea now stands as the beating heart of the village, serving up good beer, a warm atmosphere and the true feeling of what it means to be a community pub.
BCP 'making bold steps to reach climate targets'
BCP Council is ahead of targets to achieve its climate goals and plans to continue building on success by improving walking and cycling routes and enhancing public transport across the area.
Top 10 places in Dorset among the best to live in England and Wales for 2026
Merley, Bournemouth and Dorchester were among Dorset's top 10 places to live for 2026 according to Garrington Property Finders.
Dorset & Wiltshire Under 20s Rugby squad revealed ahead of Sunday's match
Dorset & Wiltshire U20 rugby squad face Berkshire U20 at Rams Rugby Club this Sunday at 3pm. Captain Rylee Westwood leads the team in this key fixture.
Dog rescue takes 11 hours and involves more than 40 people
A DOG which tumbled over a cliff in west Dorset was rescued - in a major operation involving coastguard teams and firefighters lasting 11 hours over two days and involving more than 40 people.
Neil Duncan-Jordan MP calls on Government for a 'watertight ban' on fox hunting
Poole MP Neil Duncan-Jordan urges the government to close Hunting Act loopholes and enforce a watertight ban on fox hunting with hounds in the UK.
New shows go on sale at Poole venue with world music and smart comedy in focus
Lighthouse Poole unveils new world music, comedy, and cinema line-up for 2026. Book tickets now.
Month-long festival in Dorset promises packed programme of events and activities
Discover Wimborne returns April 2026 with nearly 200 events, workshops, tours and family activities, plus new sports and youth festivals. Free guide available.
Young artists in Dorset invited to take part in new arts competition
Young artists aged 0–25 in Dorset invited to enter The Box’s ‘Where’s Your Head At?’ art competition on emotion, supported by Arts University Plymouth.
In The Dock: Woman in court for speeding at 38mph in 30mph zone
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
'Megan was priceless': Call for change after BU student died from meningitis
A 'remarkable' university student died after contracting meningitis, just weeks after starting university, and now her parents are calling for change.
'The human-made causes behind climate change'
In her latest letter about climate change (Echo, 19 February), Susan Chapman again fails to mention the two main human-made causes: the ever increasing global population and the ever increasing manufacture and buying of unnecessary goods.
Teen wins national drumming competition held in Dorset town's art centre
Sixteen-year-old Ellis Gates wins the 2026 Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year at Lighthouse Poole, impressing judges Ash Soan and Rob Rolfe.
Two-bedroom Bournemouth flat in accessible city location listed for £240,000
Modern two-bed, two-bath flat for sale in Dean Park, Bournemouth. £240,000 via Link Homes. Spacious, with parking, new 198-year lease, near beaches and station.
Taxidermied otter to go under the hammer as part of fishing collection sale
Charterhouse Auctioneers in Sherborne to auction a lifetime fishing memorabilia collection, including Victorian reels, rods and angling antiques, on 1 April.
Bournemouth Airport and travel agent to host free holiday and cruise show
Explore travel and cruise options at Bournemouth Airport’s free Holiday & Cruise Show with Fred. Olsen Travel on 25 February 2026. Book tickets via Eventbrite.
Agreed move date for Christchurch Post Office from Saxon Square to Church Street
Christchurch Post Office relocates from Saxon Square to Premier, Church Street on 11 March, offering improved facilities, extended hours and easy access.
Sunshine to finally hit UK this week as forecasters confirm warmer temperatures
Warmer temperatures and sunshine will mark the start of spring in the UK after a dark and wet winter, according to the Met Office.
Tesco, Lidl, Farmfoods & more UK supermarkets issue recalls & 'do not eat' warnings
Items sold at Tesco, Lidl, Farmfoods and TK Maxx and more UK supermarkets have been recalled with “do not eat” warnings in place.
Asda, Tesco, Boots & more issue recalls as customers given safety warnings
Asda, Boots, TK Maxx, Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose, and Hobbycraft are among the UK retailers warning shoppers to stop using these products “immediately”
HMRC refunds due as millions missing out on cash rebates of up to £3000
You could be owed up to £3,000 from HMRC. Check five overlooked claims including mileage, subscriptions, tools, SSP and holiday pay.
Formula 1
The top tech innovations from 2026 pre-season testing
Formula 1 teams ramped up their preparations for the 2026 campaign across pre-season testing, with some innovative developments appearing on the cars.
Watch as F1 TV unpack Day 3 of second Bahrain test
With the final day of pre-season testing coming to a close, join the F1 TV crew as they discuss all the big talking points from Friday’s running in Bahrain.
What we learned from Day 3 of the second Bahrain test
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto analyses the third and final day of the second pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Catch the action from Day 3 of the second Bahrain test
Pre-season testing came to a close at the Bahrain International Circuit on Friday, with Charles Leclerc setting the pace for Ferrari via an eye-catching evening run.
Vasseur reflects on Ferrari's testing targets in Bahrain
Fred Vasseur reflected positively on how Ferrari’s pre-season testing unfolded in Bahrain, with the team boss suggesting that the squad did “pretty well” in terms of meeting their target to gain a lot of mileage, though also cautioned that development will be key to “keeping momentum” during the season ahead.
5 key questions after the second Bahrain test
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto tries to answer the five key questions that came out of the second pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit.
Who was fastest at the second Bahrain test?
As the second and final 2026 pre-season test wraps up in Bahrain, F1.com crunches all of the key numbers from the event.
McLaren ‘more optimistic’ after Bahrain test – Piastri
Oscar Piastri has admitted that he and the McLaren team are “getting a little bit more optimistic” following the second pre-season test in Bahrain, though the Australian has cautioned that he does not believe the squad are “leading the pack by any stretch of the imagination”.
Windows Central
Former Xbox director Larry Hryb 'Major Nelson' has advice for the new Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma — and what he said is absolutely right
Asha Sharma has replaced Phil Spencer Microsoft Gaming's CEO, and former Xbox director Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb has shared some advice for her.
Oof, Roblox has as much player engagement as Steam, PlayStation, and Fortnite combined — and now it's even nipping at Netflix's heels
A new report reveals that the free-to-play game Roblox has enough player engagement to match that of Steam's, PlayStation's, and Fortnite's combined.
Amazon's Fallout TV show writers wanted to do New Vegas right away, but Bethesda's Todd Howard said wait for Season 2 — "there’s a million ways to f**k that up"
Bethesda's Todd Howard revealed the Fallout TV show was originally going to start in New Vegas, but he told the writers to wait to do it until Season 2.
Phil Spencer retires as Microsoft appoints Asha Sharma CEO of Microsoft Gaming; major Xbox leadership reshuffle announced
Xbox enters a new era as Phil Spencer retires and Asha Sharma takes over
This week in Call of Duty: Lunar New Year in Black Ops 7, Warzone LTM, 2XP, and more
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone has a constant stream of content and new events, so here's a roundup of everything you can play this week.
This Xbox controller can literally transform itself for shooters or fighters — and I highly recommend it
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pivot, a controller that can transform its controls to optimally play 3D or 2D games, has seen its steep $139.99 MSRP cut down by 29% to a price that further justifies its advanced tech.
Microsoft claims "2026 is the moment" for AI PCs, but its essay-length beginner explanation only creates more confusion — Is it any wonder adoption is slow?
Microsoft recently published an AI PC beginner's guide on its Learning Center blog, and it's a bit of a mess that will almost definitely confuse consumers rather than convince them to buy.
Xbox’s leadership shift proves it: the gamer era is over, AI runs the show now
As the former lead of CoreAI at Microsoft steps in to replace Phil Spencer, the question remains. What does the future of Xbox and its relationship with AI look like?
I tried Winhance to debloat and optimize my Windows 11 PC, and I wish I'd done it sooner
I've tried different Windows 11 debloat tools in the past, but I think Winhance might be the best of the bunch. In part, because it's so simple to use.
Step aside, Battlefield 6 — Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was January 2026’s best-selling game in the US on PlayStation
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 topped US PlayStation sales in January 2026, according to Circana data. Battlefield 6 remained competitive across platforms, while Xbox and PC charts showed varied results.
Laffgaff
What color is the number 18 on a standard European roulette wheel?
Red.
Epic Adventure
To celebrate our engagement, I wanted to take my fiancée out on an epic adventure in Antarctica. Unfortunately she got cold feet.
Itsfoss
A Powerful To-Do App for Android That Collects Absolutely None of Your Data
It handles time tracking, Jira sync, and Pomodoro timers without going after its users' data.