BBC News
Can Andy Burnham solve the UK's housing crisis?
BBC Verify has looked at the scale of the housing challenge facing Burnham when he becomes PM.
Starmer on final trip to Ukraine as PM pledges UK's 'cast-iron' support
The prime minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv later on Thursday.
Jesy Nelson calls plan to test newborns for deadly muscle condition a 'victory'
All newborn babies are set to have a heel prick test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in England.
New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.
French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria.
Orange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US
There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.
US military to start screening for testosterone deficiency, Hegseth says
Hegseth says he is authorising hormone screening to ensure US troops "operate at your absolute best".
William tells England to 'hold their heads high' after loss
The Prince of Wales says England has "inspired us all" as he offers his commiserations over the loss to Argentina.
Watch: England fans in New York City lament loss to Argentina
North America correspondent Nada Tawik reports from a packed pub in the Big Apple.
Argentina fans celebrate World Cup win over England
Argentina fans at home and in the US celebrate their progression to the World Cup final.
The 'heartbreaking' OCD that can make you doubt your relationship
Relationship OCD is gaining awareness, but limited data means little in known about how common the condition is.
A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as 'doomsday' condos
A former Canadian government nuclear bomb shelter in rural Nova Scotia may soon be home to the country’s first large-scale luxury survival shelter.
Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram
The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.
Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster
A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below.
Bangkok's bar fire is the city's latest deadly blaze - will anything ever change?
The same horrific scenes have played out before, spurring calls for action. So why has this happened again?
The Papers: 'World Cup dream over' and 'Mahmood for chancellor'
England's World Cup "dream" ends and Andy Burnham is "poised" to make Shabana Mahmood his chancellor - Thursday's papers.
'I must get out into the free world', dissident who fled China on boat tells BBC
Dong Guangping, who has resettled in Canada, recounts his perilous escape from China to South Korea.
Starmer says it's the 'end of my political journey' at his final Prime Minister's Questions
MPs on all sides of the House of Commons paid tribute to the departing PM, traded jokes and shared anecdotes.
Covid fraudsters spent thousands on cars and watches
The NCA says the group claimed they could supply millions of boxes of nitrile gloves.
Blanche apologises on Capitol Hill for Epstein files 'mistakes'
Blanche faces a bipartisan grilling as he seeks to assume the role of US attorney general permanently.
Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws
The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.
Boy, 14, charged with terrorism offence over alleged plan to target mosques
The alleged offences are linked to "extreme right-wing terrorism" police say.
Five arrested after Hong Kong police raid independent bookshops
Officials say they are suspected of selling "seditious" books which incited "hatred" against authorities.
Burnham does not rule out wealth tax
The expected next PM says he may have to "ask for a little more" in tax and warns of "difficult" choices.
Sadiq Khan among 26 new peers to enter the Lords
The London mayor is to be joined by broadcaster June Sarpong and former union chief Christina McAnea in the Lords.
World Cup might not be ours but Falklands definitely are, says No 10
Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.
Couples free to marry at the beach or the pub under new plans
The government says it wants to update "outdated" marriage laws to give couples in England and Wales more choice.
Teenagers from 15 should be given MenB vaccine, say UK experts after Kent outbreak
Advisers are asking the government to consider introducing the jabs following concerns over a meningitis B outbreak earlier this year, in which two people died.
Uncle of Ann Widdecombe suspect says he 'nearly fell to floor' over arrest
The uncle of a man being held on suspicion of murder tells the BBC his legs "went like jelly" when he heard his nephew had been arrested.
Claudia Winkleman quits chat show after one series
Winkleman said she was "incredibly grateful" for the opportunity, but had been "too nervous" to enjoy it.
Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43
The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.
Mother guilty over baby's hairdryer burns death
Courtney Gartshore, 28, denied culpable homicide of her three-month-old daughter Dahlia-Rose.
US strikes oil tanker with missiles as it enforces new Iran blockade
The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.
Burnham planning summer tour of UK in early weeks as PM
Described as a "listening tour of the UK", Burnham will travel across the country in August while MPs break for the summer.
Protests in Ukrainian cities against Zelensky's removal of popular defence minister
A rift between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was apparently at the heart of Zelensky's decision.
Feeling gutted? Five ways to cope with England's World Cup defeat
After England’s loss, fans and experts share their tips for managing the disappointment.
England broke our hearts but it was always about more than football
Supporting England in the World Cup connects me to people in ways few other sporting events do.
Fan may get 'only joking' added to England World Cup winners tattoo after defeat
Sean Carrington says he has "no regrets" about his tattoo despite the Three Lions' frustrating exit.
'Good day to drown a few sorrows,' says King as he pours pint
King Charles III hinted at England's World Cup semi-final loss as he poured a pint in a pub.
Watch: What we know about newly discovered monkey species
New monkey species hailed as 'amazing discovery' by conservationist.
Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor?
Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.
The Odyssey is a 'colossal piece of cinema', critics say in rave reviews
The film, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya, is director Sir Christopher Nolan's first since Oppenheimer.
More than 800 Canadian wildfires burning as air quality alerts extend to US
The air quality in large parts of Michigan, Minneapolis and Minnesota is deemed "hazardous" by authorities.
British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
Man killed woman asleep with her baby, court told
Daniel Sean James, 46, is accused of killing Kirandeep Kaur in her home and stabbing another man.
Teen hackers who live streamed cyber-attack on TfL jailed
Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair were convicted for their roles in the attack, which led to large costs for Transport for London.
MI5 court evidence based on lies, report says
Senior MI5 figures were criticised in the report by deputy investigatory powers commissioner Sir John Goldring.
Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations
It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.
Teenager accused of carrying out sabotage actions in Poland for Russia
Polish security services say the aim was to incite ethnic tensions between Poland and Ukraine.
Bournemouth Echo
SALE - Get exclusive pre-season coverage as Daily Echo follows Cherries in Austria
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Lymington man behind daring attempt to rescue Napoleon from St Helena
The man chosen to carry out the near-impossible heist was no general or aristocrat but a Hampshire fisherman turned notorious rogue.
Popular town coffee shop opens new branch in Broadstone
An independent coffee shop that has taken Bournemouth by storm is opening a brand-new branch in Broadstone.
Group clear unauthorised 'camp' near beach and replace it with Christian cross
A group of residents have cleared an unauthorised “camp” just metres away from Bournemouth Beach.
Concerns grow over teen trouble after boys arrested by armed police
Christchurch residents say trouble is rising after the arrest of two teenagers on suspicion of possessing a knife in Purewell, and that incidents involving young people are becoming more frequent.
Wimborne man pleads guilty to possessing more than 1,000 indecent images of children
A Wimborne man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after police found more than 1,000 child abuse images and extreme porn involving animals.
Upton Country Park and Poole Park recognised among UK’s best parks
Two popular parks have once again been honoured for their high standards.
Sofas, clothing and rotting meat removed as encampment site cleared
A Bournemouth coach car park used as an encampment — strewn with rotting meat, dumped furniture and piles of clothes — has been cleared.
LIVE: King and Queen in Dorset to celebrate special anniversary
King Charles and Queen Camilla are the Hall and Woodhouse Badger Brewery in Blandford Forum today, marking the start of the brewery’s 250th anniversary celebrations
PICTURES - Seats going in main stand and new turnstiles in Cherries' stadium project
Progress continues to be made on the Cherries' Vitality Stadium expansion project with the stadium a flurry of activity as the club is working to ensure the stadium will be ready for the team's first home game on Saturday, August 29.
WATCH - Drone footage shows Cherries' progress on Vitality Stadium project
DRONE footage shows the Cherries' progress on their Vitality Stadium project as work continues ahead of the new season.
AFC Bournemouth partners with CopyBet ahead of historic European campaign
CopyBet has become an Official Betting Partner of AFC Bournemouth ahead of the 2026/27 season.
More drivers caught speeding in the New Forest after police speed checks
A number of motorists have been caught speeding during the latest police road safety operation on a busy road in the New Forest.
Dorset MP secures assurance from incoming PM for victims of Chinook helicopter crash
Vikki Slade MP secures assurance from the incoming Prime Minister for victims of the 1994 Mull of Kintyre Chinook helicopter crash
King 'drowned his sorrows' and greeted cheering crowds during a visit to Dorset
King Charles pulled pints, joked about ‘drowning his sorrows’ and greeted cheering crowds on a visit to Dorset.
Rock and roll legend to perform at the BIC on UK tour
A rock and roll legend is set to perform at Bournemouth's BIC Windsor Hall as part of his UK tour.
Missing Jordan Arloo from Bournemouth not seen for more than a week
A Bournemouth man is missing, and his family say they have not heard from him for eight days.
PICTURES: King and Queen pictured pulling a pint at Dorset brewery
The King and Queen have been pictured visiting Blandford today, marking the start of the celebrations for a brewery's 250-year anniversary.
Car drives into lake at Poole Park for second time in six weeks
A CAR has once again driven into a lake in Poole Park.
Half naked man spotted in nature reserve
Police were called after a half-naked man was seen walking around a nature reserve in what they treated as a concern for welfare.
A man with a knife locked himself in property in Christchurch before being detained
A man in possession of a knife who locked himself in a room in a property in Christchurch road was detained by Police.
Four men carry out robbery in Sainsbury's as one attempts to demand till money
16 July 2026
Blandford man who has been 'upset recently' has been reported as missing
A man from Blandford that Police have described as "upset recently" is missing. Darren, aged 61, was last seen at around 5.30am on Thursday, July 16 in Medbourne Close.
Thousands of children in Dorset "used in drugs runs" and "hidden in plain sight"
A major Crimstoppers campaign has been launched to tackle the "hidden exploitation" of children who are being used to transport drugs in the South West.
Poole tutor makes history by receiving three honours at National Tutoring Awards
Poppy Parmar-Phillips, who runs Poppy’s Tutoring Company in Poole, won three honours at the National Tutoring Awards
Wolves return to New Forest Wildlife Park for the first time since October 2024
New Forest Wildlife Park has welcomed a new pair of European grey wolves, marking the first time the animals have been at the park since October 2024.
Popular waterfront destination in Christchurch recognised with Green Flag Award
Christchurch Quay, managed by Christchurch Town Council and located along the River Stour, has once again received the Green Flag Award for 2026.
'Bad views about Bournemouth do area a disservice and are myopic'
In recent weeks, the Echo has published a number of letters from people saying they will not visit Bournemouth again.
Dorset MP cuts ribbon in official launch of new housing development in Dorset
Simon Hoare marked the opening of Barratt David Wilson Homes Kings Court by cutting the official ribbon of the brand-new development
"Bournemouth should be safer, and feel safer too, from Kinson to the coast"
Reading Echo comments as a town councillor, and browsing social media, crime and anti-social behaviour are clearly the number one concern in Bournemouth at this point in time.
Poole care home rated 'good' by Care Quality Commission after first inspection
Park Manor Care Home in Poole is celebrating after receiving a ‘Good’ rating across all key areas following its first inspection by the Care Quality Commission.
Bournemouth theatre school celebrates 30 years with West End homecoming
BIGLITTLE Theatre School in Bournemouth is marking the milestone with its biggest-ever musical production, Broadway Showtunes 2026.
Wimborne museum offers cycling visitors a free drink as part of nationwide event
The Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne will reward visitors who arrive by bike with a free soft drink on Cycle to Work Day on August 6.
Proms in the 'Park Manor' event to come to Poole care home this weekend
Park Manor Care Home in Branksome Park, Poole, will host its free Proms in the Park event on Saturday, July 18, from 2pm to 5pm.
'He should never be allowed to trade again' - rogue trader conned victims out of £42k
A “pathetic” and “disgusting” conman who blagged victims out of more than £40,000 with a string of excuses has been jailed for five years and eight months.
Sturminster Marshall Golf Club raises more than £6,000 for Blind Veterans UK
Sturminster Marshall Golf Club, near Poole, raised more than £6,000 for Blind Veterans UK, which supports visually impaired ex-service personnel.
Invasive plant warning for Dorset homeowners as property values at risk
Dorchester tops Dorset’s list of Japanese knotweed hotspots, with 68 verified sightings of the invasive plant.
Wimborne kicks off the summer holidays with a new family football-themed trail
Summer of Football: Champion’s Quest will launch in Wimborne on July 23 and run until September 5, offering visitors an interactive football-themed trail.
Daily Echo launches free recruitment scheme to help BCP businesses
The Bournemouth Echo has launched a free recruitment initiative to support local businesses during the busy summer months.
"Communities become stronger when people stand together"
Safeguard Community Support's latest column for the Daily Echo.
Sherlock Holmes production comes to two New Forest pub gardens next month
The Old Joint Stock Theatre will be rolling out Sherlock Holmes and the Bitter of the Baskervilles: An Untapped Tale in Ringwood and Lyndhurst.
New six-university southern alliance set to boost Bournemouth’s economy and jobs
AUB is one of six southern universities involved in establishing a Shared Virtual Technology Transfer Office (SV-TTO) for the Wessex region.
Year 6 pupils in Bournemouth mark end of primary school with 'masquerade ball'
Year 6 leavers at King's Park Academy in Bournemouth celebrated the end of their primary school education with a student-organised ‘Masquerade Ball,’.
Choir to perform at Dorset venue in October celebrating their 25th anniversary
Armonico Consort, under the direction of Christopher Monks, will perform at Lighthouse Poole on October 1, as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations.
Tesco offering additional support to Bournemouth families during summer holidays
From July 20 to August 30, Tesco will sell pre-filled food donation bags at all large stores in and around Bournemouth, containing long-life essentials.
Dorset artist wins free exhibition stand at UK's leading retail trade show
Share A Little Frankie, founded by Pimperne-based Lucy Kendall, is one of 18 small businesses in the UK to secure a free exhibition stand at Spring Fair 2027.
New Wetherspoon pub with "large beer garden" to open after £1 million development
Wetherspoon is opening a new pub in Ferndown after a £1 million development, with a "large beer garden".
Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I, II & III to come to Dorset venue next year
The Best of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells I, II & III will be performed live at Lighthouse in Poole on Sunday, March 21, 2027.
Man who beat ex-partner bloody and rammed her car pleads guilty to driving charge
A man who left his ex-partner bloodied in her car then rammed it with his van while she was still inside has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.
Government
Hunting Act 2004 (Amendment) Bill
A Bill to Amend the Hunting Act 2004; and for connected purposes.
Members of Parliament (Prohibition of Second Jobs) (Motion) Bill
A Bill to require the Leader of the House of Commons to move a Motion prohibiting Members of Parliament from having paid second jobs; and for connected purposes.
Registration of stillbirths (England and Wales) Bill
A Bill to permit stillbirths to be registered remotely in England and Wales; and for connected purposes.
Home Cooling Bill
A Bill to provide for the zero-rating of VAT in respect of certain home cooling measures; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the potential merits of providing funding to local authorities in England to enable them to make grants for home cooling measures; and for connected purposes.
Chalk Streams (Sewerage Investment) Bill
A Bill to require water companies to prioritise areas with chalk streams and related habitats when investing in new and upgraded sewerage systems, including foul water leak prevention and the replacement or upgrading of porous sewage pipelines; and for connected purposes.
Street Works (Penalties for Utility Companies) Bill Bill
A Bill to make provision for the daily issuance of Fixed Penalty Notices against a utility company which has committed certain offences under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991; to require the minimum amount of any such penalty to be equal to the costs associated with the issuance of the related Fixed Penalty Notice; and for connected purposes.
Access to Elected Office Fund (Report) Bill
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the merits of reinstating the Access to Elected Office Fund.
Sale and Supply of Glue Traps (Prohibition) Bill
A Bill to prohibit the sale and supply of glue traps other than to a person with a glue trap licence; and for connected purposes.
Energy and Digital Infrastructure (Planning) Bill
A Bill to make provision about the planning of new energy and digital infrastructure; and for connected purposes.
General Medical Council (Fitness to Practise) Rules (Amendment) Bill
A Bill to provide that an allegation concerning a medical practitioner’s fitness to practise may be considered by the General Medical Council irrespective of when the most recent events giving rise to the allegation occurred; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
'Time to really crack the whip' in Belgium – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton believes "it's time to really crack the whip", as the Ferrari driver looks to close the gap in the title fight further to Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli at the Belgian Grand Prix.
Leclerc backs Vasseur amid Ferrari budget cap talk
Charles Leclerc has shared his confidence in Ferrari to continue improving whilst managing the budget cap.
Antonelli addresses title gap to Russell after ‘bad luck’
Kimi Antonelli believes "it's really hard to judge" whether a 25-point gap over Mercedes team mate George Russell is a fair margin in their title battle so far, as both drivers have suffered with reliability issues this season.
Verstappen reflects on the possibility of staying at Red Bull
Max Verstappen has given his thoughts on the recent speculation that he may not fulfil his current contract with Red Bull.
Our early Bet Builder for the Belgian Grand Prix
Our expert betting writers have picked a four-leg early Bet Builder, including podium finish, top-six finish and two point-scoring picks.
LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the build-up ahead of Belgium
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2026 Belgian Grand Prix weekend at Spa-Francorchamps.
Norris set for grid penalty at Belgian GP
Lando Norris will start on the back foot at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix after taking on new power unit elements.
Facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2026 Belgian GP
As F1 heads to Spa-Francorchamps for the Belgian Grand Prix, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and more.
All you need to know about the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Get up to speed with all the key Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps statistics, driving pointers, facts and more.
MS Dynamics
Customer insights, reimagined: The intelligence layer powering agentic customer experience
Customers expect a single, continuous relationship with your brand. One where every interaction feels informed and connected.
The post Customer insights, reimagined: The intelligence layer powering agentic customer experience appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Expanding scheduling choice in Dynamics 365 Field Service with Solvares’ VISITOUR accelerator
Microsoft is expanding scheduling choices in Dynamics 365 Field Service with the Solvares VISITOUR accelerator. The solution adds advanced scheduling optimization, predictive route planning, and continuous intraday re-optimization for complex field service operations.
The post Expanding scheduling choice in Dynamics 365 Field Service with Solvares’ VISITOUR accelerator appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Windows Central
Microsoft blocks Windows 11 KB5101650 update for Dell PCs due to "unexpected shutdowns, poor performance, increased heat, and battery drain"
Microsoft has blocked the KB5101650 after Dell informed the company that a recent change is causing some of its PCs to suffer from major instability issues.
Wuthering Waves players slam the Xbox version for poor performance, saying it “looks like a mobile game on low settings”
Wuthering Waves players are criticizing the Xbox version over graphical issues and poor performance, with many calling on Kuro Games to improve the port.
Dispatch’s long‑awaited Xbox Series X|S debut is finally confirmed, and it arrives in less than two weeks with full Xbox Play Anywhere support
After months of waiting, AdHoc Studio has at last revealed the long-awaited release date for the Xbox version of its hit superhero game, Dispatch, and it will be arriving sooner than expected.
Newegg offers some of our favorite gaming CPUs bundled with motherboards and precious RAM in a limited summer sale
Newegg is offering several bundles containing some of our favorite AMD CPUs, compatible motherboards, and RAM sticks at discounted prices for people looking to upgrade their rig for improved gaming and content creation performance.
Alienware made an "entry-level" gaming laptop with RTX 5050 graphics — but this 15-inch PC needs more than NVIDIA's clever upscaling tech to offset its downsides.
The Alienware 15 gaming laptop with RTX 5050 graphics delivers capable gaming performance with NVIDIA's DLSS tech, but loud fans and tight storage hold it back.
"The solution is not to put your head in the sand," says Linux creator Linus Torvalds as he puts his foot firmly down against anti-AI comments
The creator of Linux has been responding to comments regarding AI use when it comes to the Linux kernel, and it's fair to say the case is now closed.
Final Fantasy Resonance's latest trailer showcases more of its gorgeous HD-2D pixel art — I wish future games would adopt it
Square Enix has recently released a new trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance, showcasing more of its beautiful HD-2D pixel art graphics for its environments, cutscenes, and combat system.
REVIEW: Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II for Xbox and PC — An absolutely spectacular multi-platform headset, with Turtle Beach's BEST audio EVER
Turtle Beach has another absolute banger on its hands, with a refreshed design that looks at home either while gaming or commuting. There are a couple of minor gripes, but this otherwise flawless headset is a top-shelf pick.
The Xbox Ultimate Game Sale 2026 is live — it might be one of Microsoft's best ever. Here are all of the deals.
The sales event is so big that it's making our content management system lag out as I type this. I've also already spent over $100 on it. Damn.
Laffgaff
What three country’s names begin with the letter J?
Jamaica, Japan, Jordan.
Barge Pole
I just bought a really expensive barge pole. Thought I'd push the boat out.
Itsfoss
Vocalinux Turns Your Speech Into Text Without Giving Away Voice Data
The 0.14 beta adds many new upgrades. Stick around until the end for a quick hands-on!
FOSS Weekly #26.29: Mint Goes Wayland, OpenBook Reader, Terminal Shortcut Tips, Linux Handheld Computers and More
Is wayland slow?
Remapping the Useless AI Slop Copilot Key in Linux
Why let a key go to waste? I remapped the useless Copilot key on my keyboard to open a specific app.
Turns Out Wayland Isn't the Input Lag Disaster Everyone Says it is
A DIY click-to-photon tester puts X11, Wayland, VRR, and a DXVK fork to the test, with some surprising results.