BBC News
Healey unveils £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget
The chancellor targets the cost of living amid global economic turmoil but opposition parties say he has not been bold enough.
Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens
Emergency teams worked through the night to find victims after one of the worst rail disasters in Europe's modern history.
Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show
With 85% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.
Flávio Bolsonaro denies fleeing Brazil after landing in Miami
The defeated Brazilian candidate claims to be the victim of a coup d’état and political persecution, recycling unsubstantiated allegations of “electoral fraud”.
Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
The Heroes and Nashville star died in August from the toxic effects of fentanyl, Xanax and several other drugs.
Family row over George Michael items up for auction - including Faith guitar
The brother of the singer's late personal assistant says she would not have wanted the items to be sold.
King Charles shows off dance moves on second day of Caribbean tour
Earlier in the day, the King paid his respects to the island's fallen servicemen and women.
Details of thousands of US immigration agents leaked in major hack
A group called the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 DHS staff.
Building boom puts 300,000 people in the path of potential Himalayan disasters
The construction of tourism facilities, housing, and infrastructure has surged in parts of Nepal and India's Uttarakhand.
Weight-loss jab boom brings needles warning for recyclers
Recycling bosses say used needles are increasingly being found among household waste.
US conservative activists charged with unlawful voting in election stunt
Prosecutors alleged the pair misrepresented their identities by giving election judges the names of other people.
How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
Will I get the £100 energy payment and when will I receive it?
Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.
What the Budget offers for under 25s - and what it leaves out
The chancellor announced a series of measures which will impact under-25 year-olds from housing to minimum wage.
What we now know about the UK economy in four charts
The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.
Europe's youth take to the streets - they feel locked out of a promising future
The last month has seen youth-driven demonstrations across Europe. What connects them?
'Super offensive' - We love how we look but AI tried to 'fix' our visible differences
An AI tool edited a photo of Rhiannon Morgan in a work newsletter and she was shocked by the results.
'I live with a ghost': Japan's haunted homes attract bargain hunters
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
Take our Celebrity Traitors quiz to find out which star you would be in this year's show
Are you an observant sleuth or a smooth operator? Find out which star you are by answering these questions.
The Papers: 'Healey offers cold comfort' and 'A £100 trick or treat?'
Thursday's papers focus entirely on John Healey's first Budget that included £100 for energy bills and a bank tax.
Israel's election deadlock is a sign of the country's deep divisions
The election was a celebration of democracy in some ways - but it has left Israel with no clear path to a new government, writes James Landale.
Watch: How did Flávio Bolsonaro end up in Miami?
BBC Verify has pieced together defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro's journey through Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador to reach Miami.
US Health Secretary RFK Jr to expand access to unapproved peptides
Health experts have cautioned against use of the drugs, citing a lack of clinical trials for humans and the unknown long-term effects.
Mum of critically ill baby denied hospital food as she wasn't breastfeeding
Sophie Price had given birth in the same hospital five days earlier but was denied a hot meal.
Microsoft profits soar days after announcing thousands of layoffs
The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.
'Like cutting up a Picasso': AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew
A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.
Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash
Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.
Girl seriously injured in wolf attack at German wildlife park
The eight-year-old was in an enclosure with other children and a staff member when she was attacked.
Winner claims massive Canada lotto prize hours before expiration
It's rare for such a large lottery jackpot to go unclaimed - this one is worth C$40m (£21.4m).
Bournemouth Echo
Haunted Bournemouth venue where staff saw ghost during £1.2m refurbishment
The haunting history of Bournemouth’s O2 Academy, formerly Boscombe Opera House, as staff report ghostly sightings during its 2006 refurbishment.
When Bournemouth trolleybus network entered its final chapter
Bournemouth’s trolleybus network contracted in September 1966 as motorbus conversion plans advanced.
'This budget was a disaster for hospitality'
One of the UK's leading hospitality campaigners has described the budget as "a disaster for hospitality".
BCP Council faces £38.2million budget gap next year
A £38.2million budget gap threatens to leave BCP Council’s 2027/28 budget unbalanced is action is not taken now.
Venue hosting Celebrity Traitors finale watch party with burger and pint night
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Bluebird Care partners with Lighthouse Poole
Lighthouse Poole has announced Bluebird Care as the newest member of its Business Club.
Hamilton Close residents feel safer after two homes shut over alleged drug activity
A year of drug-related crime and intimidation in Hamilton Close, Boscombe ended in late August when police and council officers shut down two problem properties.
Wetherspoons ban phone calls in pubs as customer 'turned away over poppy'
JD Wetherspoon has banned phone calls and music on phones in pubs across the UK as a customer was reportedly "turned away over a poppy".
£100 energy bill support to be sent directly to bank accounts for 20 million people
John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.
'I died on the tracks': Bournemouth 'miracle man' survives horror rail shock
Army veteran Michael Walton survived a devastating rail electrocution at Bournemouth station, waking from a 10-day coma after doctors feared the worst.
Sex, drugs, and terrified traders: Inside Bournemouth's 'alleyway of crime'
Shop owners and residents living near an alleyway at The Triangle in Bournemouth, say daily life has developed into a struggle against open drug abuse, environmental decay, and unchecked criminality.
Restaurant offers free food and £10 unlimited dining for 10th anniversary
A Sri Lankan restaurant group is marking its 10th anniversary with a day of special offers.
Formula 1
Our early Bet Builder picks for the Mexico City GP
Our expert betting writers have picked a five-leg Bet Builder for the Mexico City Grand Prix, including a podium finish and two top-six finish selections.
What tyres will the teams have for the Mexico City GP?
Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
What is the weather forecast for the Mexico City GP?
The weather forecast is in ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix from the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the Mexico City GP
Chris Medland runs through the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Mexico City for Round 19 of the 2026 season.
Windows Central
Windows 11's new faster and customizable context menus are now rolling out
An overhauled context menu system headlines Microsoft's latest non-security feature update for Windows 11 this month.
I’ve been waiting for an excuse to return to Cronos: The New Dawn, and its $10 expansion is it
Bloober Team has announced the release date and price points for Crono: Lazarus, an upcoming DLC expansion that will add a new storyline, new weapons, and a new horrifying monster to 2025's hit horror game, Cronos: Lazarus.
Microsoft is finally dragging Windows Security into the Windows 11 era
One of Windows 11's oldest-looking apps is finally getting a redesign to better match Windows 11 and the Settings app.
Halo in Roblox shouldn’t look this convincing, but someone actually pulled it off
Halo: Combat Evolved has reportedly been ported to Roblox, alongside projects involving Left 4 Dead, Counter-Strike, and PlayStation 4 emulation. While these developments are impressive, they raise concerns about copyright infringement, game piracy, and the future of user-generated gaming platforms.
Modern Warfare 4 DMZ will be getting a new map in Season 1
Season 1 of Modern Warfare 4 is dropping soon, and DMZ players are eating well with the first new map arriving just two weeks after the game launched.
Warzone players will have to wait to find out more about the integration with MW4
As Call of Duty reveals the Season 1 roadmap for multiplayer and DMZ in Modern Warfare 4, Warzone players will have to wait a little while longer.
Itsfoss
Jadens JD-166 Review: Portable, Inkless Thermal Printer on Linux
A small, portable printer that prints A4 papers without ink on Debian-based Linux distros.