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Officials deliberately withheld Mandelson vetting result from me, Starmer says
The PM tells the Commons that if he had known the peer failed security vetting he would not have been appointed.
Sacked civil servant to speak out in Mandelson vetting row
Sir Olly Robbins is expected to defend his decision not to tell Sir Keir Starmer that Lord Mandelson failed vetting.
If Plaid win in Wales, that won't mean independence - at least not yet
In the Senedd campaign, are weighing up whether the issue of Welsh independence is a vote winner or loser.
Petrol thefts surge as Iran war pushes up fuel costs
One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.
Government to propose electricity price changes in clean power push
The war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.
King honours his 'darling Mama', the late Queen, on her centenary
The final design for a statue of the late Queen Elizabeth is to be unveiled, 100 years after her birth.
Apple names new chief executive to replace Tim Cook
John Ternus will take over running the technology giant as Cook steps up to become executive chairman.
US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of missing teen girl
Prosecutors say the singer, real name David Anthony Burke, could face life in prison due to the nature of the case, if convicted.
Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids
Several people were also injured in the incident on Monday at the popular tourist site, say Mexican officials, weeks before the country hosts the Fifa World Cup.
Phones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plans
Education minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".
The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet
While UK unemployment is at a five-year-high, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.
James Bond and prog rock to feature in 2026 Proms
Concerts celebrating Benjamin Britten, Steve Reich and Miles Davis also appear in the programme.
Key points from Starmer's Mandelson statement
The prime minister has been back in the Commons after it emerged the Labour peer failed vetting.
The Papers: 'Starmer on collision course' and 'I didn't know I was fibbing'
All of today's papers respond to Starmer's claims he didn't know of Lord Mandelson's failed vetting for the role of British ambassador to the US.
Are insider traders making millions from Trump's announcements?
The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.
What we know about the Iranian ship seized by the US
The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.
Can Iran and the US find middle ground to make a deal?
The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is reporting from Tehran on condition that none of her material is used on the BBC's Persian Service. These restrictions apply to all international media organisations operating in Iran.
US releases video of forces seizing Iranian ship
The US has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, Donald Trump has said.
Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
'Huge relief' as students given loans 'in error' get repayment reprieve
Approximately 22,000 weekend students had been told their courses were never eligible for student finance.
Attempted murder charge after car hit pedestrians
A 30-year-old woman is in a critical condition following the incident on Sunday morning in Soho.
Blue Origin rocket grounded after satellite 'mishap'
The firm founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos is investigating the failed launch.
FBI Director Kash Patel files $250m lawsuit against The Atlantic
Patel alleges that the magazine published false and harmful claims about his conduct, including accusations of excessive drinking and unexplained absences from duty.
Four arrests made during Epsom rape protest
Police say there is no evidence immigrants or asylum seekers were involved in the alleged rape.
Days of Our Lives and Starship Troopers actor Patrick Muldoon dies aged 57
The actor and producer also appeared in Melrose Place and Saved By the Bell.
Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out
Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.
Bournemouth Echo
Age-old tradition of New Forest ponies causing traffic jams on roads
In the New Forest the real lords of the road are four-legged, have a swishing tail and don’t care about your morning commute.
Parents concerned over closure of 'essential' childcare hub
PARENTS raise concerns as “trusted community hub” Beaufort centre set to close this month.
Dorset brewery wins multiple awards at South West regional beer awards
A brewery has made an award-winning debut on the regional beer scene.
Sports and social club pay tribute to 'two of the kindest souls'
Bournemouth Electric Club has paid tribute to two of it's 'most dedicated' members who have been described as the 'kindest souls'.
'Major' thatched roof fire believed to have been caused by woodburning stove
AROUND 45 firefighters were called to tackle a major thatched roof fire believed to have been caused by heat transfer from a woodburning stove.
Man hospitalised with 'serious injuries' after collision in Hamworthy
A man has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a collision with a car in Hamworthy.
RECAP: Road in Hamworthy blocked due to accident
A road in Hamworthy is currently blocked following an accident- emergency services are at the scene.
Windows Central
Buy the first Kingdom Come: Deliverance RPG on Steam right now, and you can help save its most iconic castle IRL — it's crazy cheap for Steam Medieval Fest
During the Steam Medieval Fest, buying Kingdom Come: Deliverance will contribute $1 towards the preservation of its iconic Pirkštejn Castle in real life.
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally is inexplicably getting cheaper while it's competitors hike prices — making it the best Steam Deck competitor right now
The Xbox Ally is currently one of the most affordable ways to play Xbox PC games on the go, with an above-average display and additional gameplay-enhancing features, all for 20% off.
Xbox's Starfield just topped US game sales for the first time since launch after its PS5 release — is Bethesda's RPG selling well on PlayStation after all?
Starfield was the best-selling game in the US during the same week that the Xbox RPG came to PS5 and got some sizable content updates from Bethesda.
It's time for Xbox to stop apologizing for its existence
If there's one thing I think Xbox should change under new CEO Asha Sharma — it's in how Xbox presents itself to the public. Xbox needs to stop hiding.
"it’s an understatement to say it’s an amazing value for the money": How is it that this Hall Effect Xbox controller with 1000Hz Polling on PC is this cheap?
The 8BitDo Ultimate 3-Mode Controller for Xbox is a relatively new gamepad armed with Hall Effect Sensors, 1000Hz polling on PC, and a generous price considering the premium-level tech it features, and it's on sale for 37% off.
“Why can ThinkPads do this but Surface can’t?” — A perfect repair score exposes Microsoft’s hardware gap
Lenovo’s ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 earned a perfect 10/10 repairability score from iFixit, exposing how far Microsoft’s Surface Laptop lineup still trails behind.
Microsoft and Xbox just announced a new games showcase coming this week — here's when it is, what to expect, and how to watch
The ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase has been announced, and will bring Xbox and PC gamers a closer look at new indie games on the way later this week.
“How is this not getting more attention?” — Wolverine V3 Pro might be the most advanced Xbox/PC controller ever at this price
The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro and its wired-only Tournament Edition are having a 25% discount to help Xbox and PC players achieve smoother gameplay inputs and comfort for cheaper prices.
“This update broke BitLocker for me” — Windows 11’s April patch is locking out PCs, but here’s the fix that works
Some Windows 11 PCs hit BitLocker recovery after the April 2026 update. Here's what's causing it and how to fix this problem before or after installing the system update.