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Burnham pulls back on suggestion to increase income tax allowance
The new prime minister previously said voters were frustrated over the freeze in tax-free personal allowance.
US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.
Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests
Oleksandr Syrskyi is dismissed after backlash over the removal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.
More young women in their 20s are getting type 2 diabetes
England is seeing "a worrying increase" in women in their 20s developing type 2 diabetes, say experts. Here's what to look out for.
'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.
UK humanitarian worker monitored for Ebola in London hospital
The health worker was evacuated to the UK from the DR Congo after being potentially exposed to the virus.
Judge rules Trump must hand over records sought by BBC in defamation case
The judge grants a motion to compel the release of files held by the Donald J Trump Revocable Trust.
Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.
Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study
Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.
France passes law banning under-15s from social media
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.
'Play music loud to remember Ozzy' says Sharon on first anniversary of his death
Sharon Osbourne shares with the BBC her memories and hopes for the future.
Sackings, cabinet surprises and policies: Burnham's first 24 hours as PM
The new prime minister enters Number 10 in a flurry of activity - but he is still facing calls for a snap election.
Will AI help you do your job or replace you?
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.
I've got a motorway in my garden - it's my shelter in hot weather
It was built over people's homes 60 years ago, but what's it like to live in the shadow of the M4?
Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz
None of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.
'Burnham's power play' and Widdecombe 'hit 21 times with a hammer'
The papers are dominated by reports about the former MP's death and the prime minister's first full day in office.
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
The hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.
Gruesome images in D4vd hearing are 'worst nightmare' for teen girl's family
The court hears the singer ordered a body bag, chainsaws and an inflatable pool to dispose of the teen's body.
Brazil's Amazon sees sharp decline in size of area burned in 2025
The amount of land burned in the world's largest rainforest was the smallest since MapBiomas records began in 1985.
Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight
People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.
Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million
The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.
Ex-Australia batter David Warner pleads guilty to drink driving
Star cricketer was charged after failing a random breath test in Sydney earlier this year.
Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal
A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.
PC Harper's widow criticises early prisoner release plan as Burnham to review scheme
Lissie Harper says the possible early release of prisoners is "deplorable", after reports that two of PC Harper's killers could be freed early.
Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"
Ukrainian drones hit Russian online giant retailer Wildberries for second time
Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight.
Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water quality tests
Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties.
OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack
It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.
Prince George enjoys coastal fun in new video as he becomes a teenager
It's a big year for the young prince, who will start secondary school at the elite Eton College in September.
Mamdani U-turn on threat to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority
The New York City mayor instead called on US authorities to act on International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against the Israeli prime minister.
Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat
All of the ships were travelling to or from Saudi ports before changing course, ship-tracking data shows.
Wreckage of Pan Am plane that shaped aviation safety found 74 years on
The deaths of 52 people on the Clipper Endeavor led to the introduction of mandatory pre-flight safety briefings.
Modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead in Paris
Daniel Siad, whose name appears in the Epstein files thousands of times, denied knowledge of the threat Jeffrey Epstein posed.
The borough where families are slowly disappearing
Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.
I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year
The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.
Who is Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine's new commander-in-chief?
Drapatyi becomes Ukraine's third commander-in-chief since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
'It makes me different': Meet the women breaking world records in lumberjack sports
The BBC finds out what is driving the sports' increasing popularity with women and what it takes to be the best.
No helicopters to fight wildfires as 'crisis management' plans activated
One campsite owner in Trawsfynydd says she went to bed "seeing the mountain literally ablaze".
Millie Bobby Brown leads tributes after Godzilla v Kong co-star Kaylee Hottle dies aged 18
The 18-year-old Godzilla vs Kong actress died in a car crash in the US.
'Momentum is still there': BBC at India's 'cockroach' protest
Thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters are continuing to protest in the capital, Delhi, despite heavy rains overnight.
British woman jailed for blackmail after accusing banker of rape in Hong Kong
Isabel Rose was convicted of trying to extort £100,000 from the UK banker and perverting the course of justice.
YouTube star MrBeast marries Thea Booysen
The world's biggest YouTuber said he had finally found his "Mrs Beast".
Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says
The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him".
Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish
Officials say the restaurant in South Korea used some 49,000 ants in various dishes over four years.
Bournemouth Echo
Thousands raised in memory of “funny and much‑loved” 12‑year‑old boy
A community has been raising thousands of pounds in memory of a 12-year-old “brave son and much-loved brother” who passed away from a life-limiting genetic condition last month
Shopping frenzy changed Bournemouth town centre forever
The air was bone-chilling, the pavements slick with frost, but neither sub-zero temperatures nor the early hour could deter the throngs of bargain hunters.
I pedalled through Poole Park lake's algae bloom to see what it was like
After hearing that a significant algal bloom had taken over the place where I first learnt to sail, kayak and windsurf, I decided to head down to Poole Park and see it for myself.
Scaling back verge grass cutting has left parts of Dorset 'looking untidy and unsafe'
SCALING back verge grass cutting has left many parts of Dorset looking untidy and, in some cases, unsafe, councillors claim.
Scrutiny committee members welcome ‘good’ rating for adult social care services
SCRUTINY committee members have welcomed the ‘good’ rating given to Dorset Council’s adult social care services.
PHOTOS: Thousands of rubber ducks take over river at annual park festival
Fordingbridge Rotary Club hosted its annual Duck Race as part of this year’s Fordingbridge Park Fest, a family-friendly celebration of sport, art, and community that took place on Saturday, July 18.
Cherries announce new sleeve sponsor on Bournemouth beach
The Cherries have announced that Mr Q, the online casino, is to become the club’s official sleeve partner.
Shop owner defends store as man 'pulls knife' after 'smashing a window'
A shop owner has described the terrifying moment he says he was forced to defend his store for around 20 minutes after an alleged shoplifting incident escalated into violence.
Man goes viral for cleaning dirty road signs to improve safety
A man has gone viral after cleaning dirty road signs in a bid to make roads 'safer' across Dorset.
Town council to consider hiring officers to tackle anti-social behaviour
A town councillor is putting forward a plan to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Bournemouth
Flat owners allege coffee shop refit caused sinking floors and £1m in damage
Flat owners say they have lost everything after a coffee shop allegedly caused major structural defects, making their properties worthless.
Man handed county wide ban from Co-op for pinching scratchcards - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:
Plans for Bournemouth town centre Christmas Market to be extended for five years
Plans to keep Bournemouth’s Christmas Market for a further five years have been submitted to BCP Council
Men armed with axe smashed into conservatory to steal safe
Three men reportedly used an axe to smash into a conservatory and steal a safe.
New Forest and Hampshire County Show returns next week
A celebration of countryside life is returning for another year of fun.
LIVE: Car overturned in Bournemouth as Dorset Police and ambulance at scene
A car has overturned in an incident in Bournemouth this evening and police, ambulance and fire service are all at the scene
Search launched for swimmer who vanished after entering the sea
A large-scale search has been launched for a swimmer who disappeared after entering the sea off the coast of Bournemouth.
Four people from BCP guilty of £40m cocaine smuggling scheme
Four people from Bournemouth and Poole have been convicted over a plot recover 500kg of cocaine from the sea after they nearly lost the lot when their GPS trackers failed.
Dorset Police continue to help steer young people away from carrying knives
Dorset Police still delivering Skills 4 Safer Streets project to schools, combining martial arts with education to steer young people away from carrying knives.
Cleaning expert reveals hack to keep maggots out of your bin and it costs only 65p
A cleaning expert has revealed how using salt can stop flies from laying eggs in your bins throughout the summer.
Tesco announces major delivery change to 'make shopping easier' from next month
Tesco shoppers will soon be able to order groceries through Uber Eats and Deliveroo while earning Clubcard points and enjoying Clubcard prices.
Inflation falls again in boost for Andy Burnham - what it means for your money
UK inflation has fallen more than expected to its lowest level in 15 months, with food, fuel and clothing prices all dropping in a boost for households.
School’s ‘awesome’ pupils celebrate end of year with dance video
A primary school community came together for a fun-filled dance film, featuring pupils and staff celebrating the end of the school year.
Marks & Spencer reveals opening date for huge new Poole Foodhall
The highly anticipated opening date for Marks & Spencer's huge new Foodhall at Poole Retail Park has been revealed.
Government respond to claims asylum seekers stayed at Bournemouth beach 'camp'
The government have responded to claims made by the founder of Protect Our Postcode about the ‘camp’ in the East Cliff Zigzag near Bournemouth beach.
Woman taken to hospital after car overturns in Bournemouth crash
A crash that saw a car overturn in Bournemouth ended with a woman being taken to hospital.
Man left with potentially ‘life changing’ injuries after 'stabbing'
A man has been hospitalised with potential ‘life changing’ injuries after a suspected stabbing in Bournemouth.
Married couple were found dead in campervan at cider festival
A married couple died from carbon monoxide after using a gas heater in their camper van at a cider festival, an inquest heard.
Concern for welfare as Poole man, 47, reported missing
A man has gone missing in Poole after leaving a home in the early hours of the morning.
Dorset gearing up for a wild day on the water as 'much-loved' event returns
Hundreds of residents and visitors are gearing up to once again take to the river in anything that floats, as Dorset Dinghy Day is set to return on August 8.
Memorial golf day in Dorset raises more than £14,000 for hospital cancer care
Held in tribute to Ben Harvey, the fundraiser was hosted at Knighton Heath Golf Club in Bournemouth on Friday, July 3, raising £14,563.
Dorset wildlife reserve to open new and exciting trail for visitors next month
RSPB Arne has unveiled a new seasonal trail, offering visitors a chance to explore areas of the Dorset reserve not normally open to the public.
Bournemouth woman at LJMU gets married and graduates on the same day
A Liverpool John Moores University graduate from Bournemouth has celebrated two of life’s huge milestones by getting married and graduating on the same day.
Asda Poole colleague praised for going above and beyond for couple's wedding day
Michaela Gould is the toast of Asda Poole after managing to help arrange more than 100 drinks glasses for a couple’s wedding.
Navigation app backs RNLI's 25th anniversary by adding lifeguarded beach data
Dorset based marine navigation app Savvy Navvy has added a full list of RNLI lifeguarded beaches across the UK and Ireland to its platform.
Lighthouse Poole showcases community work during King and Queen's Dorset visit
Lighthouse Pooole was honoured to showcase its community work during The King and Queen’s visit to Dorset last Thursday.
First puffling sighting in Dorset for 30 years gives hope for dwindling colony
For the first time in 30 years, volunteers monitoring the puffin colony in Dorset have a confirmed sighting of a puffling on the cliffs near Dancing Ledge.
Theatre production celebrating the music of Roy Orbison to return to Wimborne
Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story, celebrating the legendary singer's music, will be performed at the Tivoli Theatre on Saturday, August 1.
Joy for care home residents as BSO chamber trio wow music lovers in New Forest
A trio of musicians from the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) performed as part of the orchestra’s Cake Concert series at Boldre Memorial Hall.
Dorset hospice charity appoints long-standing supporter as its new patron
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has appointed Paul Lester CBE as patron, who has supported the charity since 2020 through fundraising, guidance, and mentoring.
Local care provider named one of the top 20 home care groups in the UK for 2026
Oakhaven Care has been recognised nationally as one of the Top 20 Home Care Groups in the UK, receiving an award from leading reviews website homecare.co.uk.
Poole students visit 10 Downing Street to share experiences of modern manhood
Pupils from The Cornerstone Academy were invited to 10 Downing Street for an event organised by Arts University Bournemouth and Number 10 senior advisors.
Pilgrimage in 'much loved' village helps school pupils learn more about faith
96 Year 5 and 6 pupils from Milford on Sea Church of England Primary School have taken a pilgrimage through their village to discover more about faith.
Free screenings of climate change film to take place across BCP next week
A short film highlighting the risks and realities of climate change will be screened free of charge to residents this month.
Business failures remain high in Dorset amidst 'difficult trading environment'
New figures show that while corporate insolvencies across the UK fell slightly in June, CVL numbers remain higher than they were before the pandemic
Village phone box in Dorset renovated to become a community information hub
Furzehill’s phone box is now a renovated community information hub
Dorset museum urges eligible families to take up free summer holiday workshops
Museum of East Dorset offering workshops through a Dorset Council scheme, which provides free sessions for children who qualify for benefit-related school meals
SEN Nature Holiday Club on offer from Dorset disability charity during holidays
Dorset disability charity Diverse Abilities is running the SEN Holiday Club, which takes place at The Nature Nook every Tuesday
Blandford School celebrates brilliant sports day of competition and house spirit
The rescheduled sports day at The Blandford School was a brilliant celebration of competition, teamwork and house spirit,
Forest Windows & Doors: Over 30 Years of home improvement excellence
Forest Windows & Doors is a trusted UK home improvement specialist with over 30 years of combined industry experience, proudly serving homeowners across Bournemouth, Ringwood and the surrounding areas.
New Forest businesses benefit from tailored support through new partnership
New Forest District Council (NFDC) has appointed business support specialist IncuHive to deliver a new programme designed to help local people.
New events revealed by East Dorset Heritage Trust for its autumn programme
The East Dorset Heritage Trust has just put the finishing touches to its new autumn programme, which will run from September to December
Government
Co-operative Capital Bill [HL]
A Bill to enable the law relating to societies registered under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 to be amended to permit and facilitate the use of a new and additional class of co-operative share capital; to provide consequential rights to members of such societies; to restrict the voting rights of certain members who hold such shares; and to permit such societies to be maintained against conversion into a company.
Formula 1
Amelia Dimoldenberg on learning to drive with F1 stars
Amelia Dimoldenberg chats to F1.com about the new season of Passenger Princess, as well as revealing how her driving skills are coming along and what she thought of her Season 1 instructors...
Top 10 magic Magyar moments: 40 years of the Hungarian GP
It is 40 years since Formula 1 ventured behind the Iron Curtain for the first time and set up shop at the new Hungaroring, constructed on the outskirts of Hungary’s capital city, Budapest.
What’s gone into Aston Martin’s Hungary upgrade package
Plenty of eyes will be on Aston Martin this weekend as the squad roll out their much-anticipated chassis upgrade package at the Hungarian Grand Prix – an initial attempt to move on from what they have described as “the tough times”.
Lawson ‘wasn’t the same’ after Red Bull demotion – Permane
Team Principal Alan Permane has outlined how Liam Lawson reacted to his demotion to Racing Bulls after spending just two races with Red Bull in 2025.
What is the weather forecast for the Hungarian Grand Prix?
The weather forecast is in ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend at the Hungaroring.
What tyres will the teams have for the Hungarian Grand Prix?
Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use for the 2026 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Memorable moments from past Hungarian Grands Prix
There have been plenty of memorable moments at the Hungaroring – here are some of the most unforgettable from previous Grands Prix.
QUIZ: Maiden F1 winners at the Hungarian Grand Prix
As we head into Round 11 for the Hungarian Grand Prix it’s time to test your knowledge on drivers who claimed their first F1 win in Budapest.
Mekies admits 'good drivers' are asking about Red Bull seats
Laurent Mekies has provided an update on the driver market from Red Bull’s perspective, with the team working hard to keep their current line-up of Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar.
5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the Hungarian GP
Windows Central
Microsoft is finally modernizing Windows 11's decades-old File Explorer properties window with a new UI
The first signs of a completely modernized File Properties window using WinUI are hidden in the latest Windows 11 preview builds.
Summer exams can be brutal, but this Intel Core Ultra 7 laptop with 16GB will help you survive them with A+ grades — and at a 38% discount to boot
Best Buy's ongoing Back to School sale brings a 38% discount to the 16-inch display configuration of the HP OmniBook X Flip laptop, which we highly recommend for any aspiring student looking for ways to help improve their homework due to its strong 2-in-1 design and performance.
Microsoft and Meta are teaming up to offer Xbox Game Pass with the Quest VR Horizon+ subscription — Xbox VR controller improvements coming too
For all 6 Meta Quest owners reading Windows Central today, Microsoft and Xbox have a new offering for you.
I didn't expect the biggest new Xbox Game Pass title this past week to be a game about bowling
Among all the most recent day-one releases into Xbox Game Pass, an unlikely success story has been found in the bowling alleys with a game that launched eight months ago.
Of course Steam Deck sales are slowing down, and you shouldn't be buying one right now anyway
Steam Deck sales are cratering, but this should be absolutely no surprise given the current climate and the aging hardware. There's a better handheld to buy.
Xbox brings back compat to Windows: Microsoft pledges 4 games on PC for the first time, soon with achievements — with more to come
Conker, Crimson Skies, Fuzion Frenzy, and Blinx head to Xbox PC for the first time, soon with Xbox achievements, and more are on the way.
Free Copilot is turning into a demo as Microsoft shifts real features to paid tiers
Microsoft is shifting key Copilot features, including Deep Research, behind paid subscriptions. Here is why the free version of Copilot is starting to feel like a glorified demo.
Nvidia says Sega’s $5 million Dreamcast‑era investment saved the company, and 30 years later the partnership is coming full circle
I always love hearing stories from the early days of massive companies like NVIDIA, and this one from CEO Jensen Huang makes me wonder what the video gaming world would look like if Sega hadn't invested despite a botched Dreamcast GPU.
Google scrubbed it, but Bing kept the receipts that show where LeBron James may play next season
A private video on the Miami Heat's YouTube channel titled "LeBron James Introductory Press Conference" was scrubbed quickly, but Bing still indexed the link.The indexed video caused speculation about the superstar's plans.
Laffgaff
Which biblical man was raised from the dead by Jesus after spending four days in a tomb?
Lazarus.
Printer Complaint
My printer complained when I used the wrong color of ink. It said, "Don't use that tone with me".
Itsfoss
I Tried MangoWM, and I'm Not Going Back to Niri
MangoWM is worth trying if you want more layout flexibility than a single-model compositor gives you.
Talk to This Glowing Pyramid on Your Desk, and It'll Run Your AI Agent for You
It's a pyramid-shaped Orange Pi 4 Pro that ships with OpenClaw or Hermes preloaded and now talks back so you get that "Iron Man" feel.
Siemens AG Was The Last Holdout in MPEG-4 Visual's Road to Being Patent-Free
The final patent, active in Brazil, expired on July 19, 2026.