BBC News
UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
The waiver reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Was Married at First Sight UK an 'accident waiting to happen'?
Channel 4 has wider questions to answer after allegations made by three women who took part in the show.
Young drivers targeted by 'ghost brokers' selling fake car insurance online
The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.
Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican rebel Massie in primary
The Kentucky race has been viewed as a key test of President Trump's grip on the Republican Party.
Boss of Sarah Ferguson-linked firm used royal links to threaten worker with jail
In a recording obtained by the BBC, the worker was threatened with jail for allegedly hacking emails at lifestyle app vVoosh.
Dozens of romance scammers arrested after specialist fraud squad investigation
The specialist team of financial crime experts is working "in the shadows" to hunt down scammers online.
UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say
Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.
Deputy British ambassador to US abruptly leaves post
Until his sudden departure, James Roscoe held one the most senior, high-profile roles in the British diplomatic service
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas, gambling on a challenger with baggage in a crucial race
Trump's move dismayed Senate Republicans, many of whom have served with the Texan for decades.
Are Putin and Xi best friends? BBC breaks down their relationship
Laura Bicker and Steven Rosenberg explain the relationship between the leaders as the pair meet in Beijing.
The Papers: 'Cap prices on staple foods' and 'Strictly's triple twist'
The Treasury asks grocers to cap food costs and Strictly confirms a new hosting trio - the stories leading Wednesday's papers.
Trump's Greenland envoy faces uphill battle on mission to make 'friends'
Jeff Landry's visit to the territory, a semi-autonomous part of Denmark, has touched a nerve among some Greenlanders.
Disabled man 'rotting' on a hospital ward - despite being fit to go home
Ravi Mehta says his care could be terminated if he self-discharged. His NHS care board says its decisions have not been driven by costs.
Adverts for DNA self-swab kits banned as misleading
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled Enough's online posts contained unproven claims.
Taiwan Travelogue, a love letter to food and adventure, wins International Booker Prize
The story of romance, food and colonialism is the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to win the prestigious award.
British couple on hunger strike in Iranian jail, family say
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, have each spent several days refusing food, their family says.
BBC confirms new Strictly Come Dancing hosts
The trio replace Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who left the BBC dance competition last year.
Lebanon says 19 killed in Israeli air strikes
Ten people were killed in a single strike on a house, including three children and three women, Lebanon's health ministry says.
Man who murdered teen TikTok star in Pakistan gets death sentence
Sana Yousaf's murder highlights a pattern of violence against women in Pakistan, activists say.
Surrey Police investigating child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files release
The force said no arrests have been made in relation to the offences dating back to the 1980s and 1990s.
Women who died in sea off Brighton were sisters
Paying tribute, their father says "no words can truly describe the pain of losing three daughters".
Russian jets 'dangerously' intercept RAF spy plane over Black Sea
The unarmed Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft was conducting a "routine international flight" during the incidents, the Ministry of Defence says.
Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year
Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.
Channel 4 boss 'deeply sorry' over MAFS UK rape allegations
Priya Dogra says a Panorama which included allegations from former cast members was "very troubling" to watch.
Men given life terms after woman shot dead at wake
Michelle Sadio was caught in the crossfire as shots were fired at mourners outside a wake.
Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal
Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.
Jury discharged in Manchester Airport assault trial
Brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, had denied assaulting a police officer.
Kylie Minogue reveals she had second cancer diagnosis in 2021
In a new documentary, the star says she "got through it, again" following successful treatment in 2005.
'At least it wasn't on my head': King laughs off bird poo misfortune
King Charles and Queen Camilla are continuing engagements on day two of their visit to Northern Ireland.
Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest
Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.
US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions rise
Tracking data shows several flights by US Navy reconnaissance jets and drones during the last week.
Watch: Did Trump and Putin get the same treatment in China?
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Russia's Vladimir Putin with a near-identical ceremony to Trump's last week.
Adenomyosis may be invisible, its impact is not
One in 10 women live with adenomyosis yet sufferers say their pain is often dismissed.
'I made Venezuela Fury's 40ft wedding train - it was too big for my workshop'
Lancashire seamstress Emily Green had to use a church hall to lay out and hand sew the 40ft (12m) train.
Could a football match soften North Korea-South Korea relations?
A North Korean women's football team played in South Korea marking the first time athletes from the North have crossed the border in nearly 8 years.
Streeting says he is 'full of rebellious hope' as he delivers resignation speech
The former health secretary quit last week, saying he'd lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
Harry Styles tour 'actively working' on staging after fan complaints
The singer's team have said they've "heard concerns" from fans regarding obstructions.
Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue
Danish officials will conduct a post mortem examination on the whale, which was released into the sea from a barge more than two weeks ago.
Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rise further, WHO warns
In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.
Allegations about Reform candidate's posts are troubling, Labour says
Campaigning organisation Searchlight claims Robert Kenyon was friends with a fascist campaigner on a now deleted Facebook page.
Bournemouth Echo
Man stuck in Scottish Highlands with no luggage amid Heathrow bag chaos
A man trapped in the Scottish Highlands is among thousands of passengers still without luggage after a system fault at Heathrow.
Shady Glades Dog Park hope to finally open after latest appeal
The founder of a dog park in Dorset is hoping planning permission will be granted— after the previous application failed on a technicality. Lorna Trent, from Holt, Dorset, believes Shady Glades Dog Park near Wimborne will finally be allowed to operate, after Dorset Council previously made a “technical error” beyond the park’s control.
REVEALED: Hotspots for mobile police speed cameras in region
Dorset Way has been the most frequently visited road by mobile speed cameras this year, it has been revealed. A freedom of information request has revealed which locations in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been visited the most often in 2026.
Remembering when hundreds queued for the iPhone 4 launch
Hundreds of people queued down the street and outside the town centre O2 shop on %%%%.
New SEND unit at Manorside Academy approved
Plans to turn a vacant caretaker’s bungalow at Manorside Academy into a classroom block for pupils with Special Educational Needs has been approved unanimously
'Leave your brain at home' - Jim Davidson brings his adult panto to Wimborne
Comedian Jim Davidson is bringing his adult pantomime, ‘Big Dick Whittington’, to Wimborne this June.
Fresh bid to split Poole homes after previous refusal
A new proposal to separate two houses in Poole has been submitted after a previous scheme was refused by the planning committee due to its impact on neighbours’ amenity
Beloved Southbourne charity shop set to close amid significant financial strain
A much loved charity shop on Southbourne high street is set to shut down despite it being a staple for locals for over a decade.
Dorset amputee who defied all odds now fundraising for prosthetic leg to help others
A man from Wimborne who has spent decades battling a rare and debilitating condition is appealing for public support to help raise funds for a prosthetic leg.
RECAP - Overturned lorry blocks A31
THE A31 is currently blocked due to an overturned lorry. Updates to follow.
Man charged with causing death of popular cyclist two years later
A man has been charged with causing the death of a popular cyclist, more than two years later.
Police cordon in place after 'unexplained' death of man
A man has died in "unexplained" circumstances in Wimborne.
Dorset Council lays out new plans for a 'brighter future'
NEW ways of working and a brighter future – despite financial pressures – have been laid out as a pathway to the future by Dorset Council.
Golf club faces padel court demolition
A golf club faces having to demolish padel courts after planning chiefs refused a retrospective application for the unauthorised development.
RECAP - Police activity at block of flats after 'forensics' seen
Police have been seen at a block of flats in Wimborne with forensics and the ambulance service reportedly on the scene last night.
Nearly £40k raised for man who sustained life-changing brain injury after fall
The community in Ringwood has rallied around a man in his 20s after a fall left him with a life-changing brain injury.
Barclays bank moving into a section of Bobby's store in Bournemouth
Barclays has put forward plans to take over part of Bobby’s Beauty store in Bournemouth town centre
MP explores sustainability initiative for hairdressing students at college
Hairdressing students at Bournemouth and Poole College welcomed Tom Hayes MP to showcase a new sustainability initiative.
Bournemouth MP backs new crackdown on organised crime on our high streets
Jesaica Toale, MP for Bournemouth West, has backed new Government action to crack down on organised crime gangs exploiting Britain’s high streets.
Special events set to affect several BCP roads in June
Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council announce summer 2026 road closures for events including Bike Nights, Harry Paye Day & Race for Life. Check details.
Police appeal after man assaults teenagers and steals their sweets during robbery
Police are appealing for witnesses of a man who assaulted two teenage boys, stole their sweets and committed robbery in Lymington last weekend.
Man ordered to leave town after 'shouting and swearing' at public
A MALE was "shouting and swearing" at members of the public and ordered to leave the town by officers.
Offenders left mess after breaking into village hall and smashed windows
An UNKNOWN offenders broken a window and entered into the village hall in a reported burglary incident.
£1.5million funding for community spaces across BCP
A total of £1.5million has been allocated to 81 community projects across Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
Police issue warning after reports of 'nest disturbance'
Police have received reports concerning possible nest disturbance.
Fire at recycling centre likely 'caused by discarded batteries'
A fire at a recycling facility in Poole is believed to be accidental most likely caused by a discarded battery, fire service has confirmed.
Jet2 issues update on flights from Bournemouth Airport
Jet2 is reaffirming its promise to customers from Bournemouth Airport that holiday plans will be going ahead this summer despite ongoing conflict overseas.
Lorry driver in hospital after vehicle overturned
A lorry driver was taken to hospital after his vehicle overturned and crashed into a tree.
Call 999 if missing man last seen at hospital spotted
The public are being advised to call 999 if they spot a missing man who was last seen at the hospital.
Acclaimed singer-songwriters to perform at Dorset venue on June 4
Acclaimed singer-songwriters Fiona Bevan and Adam Beattie will perform at Lighthouse Poole’s Sherling Studio on June 4, as part of their double headline tour.
What's on at National Trust sites in Dorset for May half term
Families can enjoy a range of activities at various National Trust sites in Dorset this half-term, from a Pokémon trading card game trail to nature walks.
South West's biggest free arts festival returns to Bournemouth this September
Arts by the Sea returns to Bournemouth on September 25 and 26, bringing installations, live performances, and immersive experiences.
Dorset care home workers raise £1,000 for church by abseiling Spinnaker Tower
Two Dorset care home workers have raised more than £1,000 for charity after taking on a daring abseil down Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower.
Government announces new "once in a generation" finance reform
The Department for Education has announced it will extend student finance to support people retraining later in life and enrolling on shorter courses, with Arts University Bournemouth among the first approved to offer new courses.
Dangerous driver jailed for nearly nine months - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Chef who cooked for Prince William and Prince Harry reaches cooking semi-final
Simon Lewis of Kingsley Healthcare reaches National Association of Care Catering Chef of the Year semi-final in Kingston, London.
Holiday let management service newest member of Dorset venue's business club
Lighthouse Poole welcomes premium holiday let management service Grandeur Property as the newest member of its thriving Business Club.
Ferndown Town Council appoints mayor for 2026/27
Councillor Lawrence Wilson was chosen to serve as Ferndown’s 46th town mayor during the annual council meeting on Wednesday, May 13.
Meet the man behind Dorset social group with almost 18,000 members
A social group founded to help people connect and save money has almost reached 18,000 members.
Pilgrimage day celebrating St Aldhelm to held in Dorset on Saturday
The Aldhelm Pilgrimage Day 2026, celebrating St Aldhelm, the first Bishop of Sherborne, will take place at Milton Abbey in Dorset on Saturday, May 23.
18 month parking restriction for West Cliff works
Parking restrictions will be introduced on a road in Bournemouth for 18 months while Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council carries out remedial works following a cliff slip
Poole nursery named among top 20 in the south west by parents
A nursery based in Poole has been named one of the top 20 across the entire south west of England by parents.
New Forest business owner wins Brand Champion Award
Samantha Hague, owner of Driving Miss Daisy New Forest, has won the 2026 Brand Champion Award at the Driving Miss Daisy UK Annual Conference,
Beloved church warden and independent retailer passes away
Derek Lewis, who served as church warden at St Marks church in West Parley, passed away earlier this month after a battle with cancer.
Young musician from Bournemouth wins Rotary talent competition
17-year-old euphonium player Ollie Bartlett has won a talent contest and will represent Bournemouth Rotary at the Rotary Young Musician competition.
Aldi calls on shoppers in Dorset to help identify new store locations
Britain’s biggest discounter Aldi is inviting customers to submit suggestions for where new Aldi stores should be opened in Dorset.
Dorset family Bakery Group wins first place at Western Region Bakery Championship
A family run bakery group based in Dorset is celebrating a major success after securing top honours at the Western Region Bakery Championship, along with multiple runner up placements.
Application made for goods vehicle operator’s licence in Poole
S&A Truck & Trailer Rental & Sales seeks a goods vehicle operator’s licence at 51 Holton Road for 2 HGVs and 5 trailers. Objections invited within 21 days.
Road closure planned in Bournemouth for new manhole on existing sewer
Browning Avenue, Bournemouth will close 8–19 June 2026 for sewer works. BCP Council enforces traffic, parking and loading restrictions; diversion in place.
Wimborne golf day raises over £17,000 for cardiac charity Heartbeat
A golf tournament held at Remedy Oak Golf Club in Wimborne has swung for success and raised £17,624 for cardiac charity Heartbeat.
'First of its kind' Creative Health Strategy launched in Dorset
The Dorset Creative Health Strategy 2026–2031 was launched publicly on Tuesday, May 19 during Creativity and Wellbeing Week.
Dorset housebuilder sponsors latest Dorset Spring Show
Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties has sponsored the Dorset Spring Show 2026 with a donation of over £500 towards its Motocross Stunt Show.
Secondary school praised for Ofsted turnaround after previous ‘inadequate’ rating
A New Milton school has been praised by Ofsted for making significant improvements across all areas since being rated inadequate in 2024.
Exhibition from collective founded by AUB graduates to go on display next week
CLIMBUNITY'S latest exhibition will be held at Boscombe’s Ethicoco from May 25 until May 31.
Formula 1
5 drivers most likely to win the Canadian Grand Prix
We look at the betting markets to see who bookmakers are backing to win in Montreal.
The Villeneuves’ contrasting F1 style legacy
From Gilles Villeneuve’s red Ferrari overalls to Jacques Villeneuve’s peroxide hair and baggy race suits, this is the story of the Canadian family’s unmistakable Formula 1 style legacy.
Win the Ultimate David Guetta Experience at Silverstone & Ibiza
F1 Unlocked is giving you and a guest the chance to experience the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2026 in unforgettable style.
How F1 drivers and strategists tackle the Canadian Grand Prix
In Formula 1, performance is decided in moments where conditions change instantly, and decisions carry consequence. The difference isn’t just speed – it’s perspective.
QUIZ: 10 questions about Canadian drivers in F1
Ahead of this weekend’s Grand Prix, challenge yourself on our quick fire quiz with 10 questions all about Canadian to have raced in F1.
David Coulthard on fighting for the best seat in F1
The Formula 1 driver market is potentially just one domino away from exploding into a frenzy, so what exactly does an F1 driver need to do to get themselves into the best seat on the grid?
Norris confident Montreal is ‘a track that suits’ McLaren
A stellar performance at the Miami Grand Prix gave Lando Norris the confidence that McLaren can thrive in Montreal.
Why there should be more to come from Ferrari’s upgrades
Ferrari’s Miami upgrade was at least as big as those of Red Bull and McLaren, and although it gained the car performance, the Sprint format combined with the extremely hot tarmac meant that the competitive picture was a little unclear.
How to stream the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium
Here is all the information you need to follow the Canadian Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.
What tyres will the teams and drivers have for Canada?
Pirelli have confirmed the tyre compounds that will be in use across the Sprint weekend for the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix.
What is the weather forecast for the Canadian Grand Prix?
The weather forecast is in ahead of the upcoming Sprint weekend in Canada.
MS Dynamics
Unlocking safer customer communications with Data Sensitivity Labels in Email
Data Sensitivity Labels for Emails bring classification and protection directly into customer service workflows, so service representatives can work confidently without slowing down.
The post Unlocking safer customer communications with Data Sensitivity Labels in Email appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Windows Central
ON THIS DAY: Microsoft is working on its own 'Bing Concierge Bot' to rival Google Assistant
From our archives: Ten years ago today, Microsoft was testing a Bing “concierge bot” designed to live inside your conversations, handle tasks, and fetch info — basically the same thing Google is now announcing as its new AI information agents. The irony is hard to miss.
Former Halo art director accuses studio leadership of ethics violations and calls for an outside investigation into Halo Studios’ culture
Former Halo Studios art director Glenn Israel has renewed allegations against Halo Studios leadership, citing claims of cronyism and calling for a certified third-party investigation following new reporting from Mr. Rebs.
Forza Horizon 6 is now available on Xbox Game Pass, just as fourteen other games have been revealed for May 2026's second batch and beyond
Microsoft has unveiled the second wave of games coming to Xbox Game Pass for May 2026 and early June 2026. Alongside that main attraction, which is Forza Horizon 6, this batch includes other titles like Jurassic World Evolution 3, Remnant 2, and Echo Generation 2, to name a few.
Microsoft plans to end SMS two-factor authentication, potentially setting the pace for a passwordless Windows 11 future: "SMS as MFA is horribly vulnerable on multiple fronts."
Microsoft is pulling the plug on SMS-based two-factor authentication because it has become a leading source of fraud, replacing it with passkeys and verified email.
The Xbox Game Pass 'Stream Your Own Game' library grows again with nearly 70 new titles to play from the cloud
Xbox has added nearly 70 more titles to its Stream Your Own Game feature for Xbox Cloud Gaming, including Forza Horizon 6, Oxenfree, Katana ZERO, and more.
Windows 11's new "Haptic Signals" feature is a quality of life upgrade I didn't realize the OS needed until I tried it
Microsoft has added a subtle new feature to Windows 11 that makes its UI respond with haptic feedback on compatible devices, and it's honestly great.
Mac users say Microsoft Teams won’t stop demanding location access, and Microsoft is now blaming Apple for the undismissible pop‑ups
A macOS security update is causing Microsoft Teams to repeatedly ask for location access, sparking frustration among Mac users
The 13 biggest Windows 11 changes from early May — and why these updates matter for how the OS evolves through the rest of 2026
Windows 11 preview builds add Taskbar positioning, quieter Widgets, smarter Search, and major update improvements for 2026.
Microsoft confirms Windows 11’s May 2026 update is failing to install with error 0x800f0922 and outlines a mitigation for affected PCs
Microsoft confirms that the Windows 11 May 2026 update fails with error 0x800f0922 on some computers, but a rollback and a fix are already available.
Microsoft refuses to make the ultimate Surface Laptop, forcing people to choose between its best features
The Surface Laptop 8 for Business adds a privacy screen that works far better than film protectors, but choosing it means losing 5G. It continues Microsoft’s habit of spreading important Surface features across different models instead of building one complete device.
The top 20 "Xbox Player Voice" trending feedback items you voted for so far: Game Pass Family Plan, Backwards Compatibility ... and yes, Xbox exclusives — and more
Xbox is taking YOUR feedback through its new "Player Voice" portal. Here's what's actively trending as of right now.
Microsoft's open house left this community with more AI data center questions than answers — St. Joseph County protests reduced water and spiked electricity bills
Microsoft’s St. Joseph County data center project faces community backlash over water access and rising utility bills.
This PCIe 5.0 SSD with "blazing fast speeds across the board" is starting to drop in price, but the memory crisis painfully lives on
The Samsung 9100 Pro is an SSD that's been highly rated by our friends at Tech Radar for its monumental high sequential Read and Write speeds for tackling heavy professional workloads, and its 2TB variant is now on sale.
Laffgaff
What is the first book of the Bible?
Genesis.
Cancelled Fight
Superman has cancelled his fight with Dracula because he can't go near the crypt tonight.
Itsfoss
Fedora Pulls the Plug on Deepin Over Security and Maintenance Failures
After months of no responses and packages being left in disrepair, the FESCo has drawn a hard line.
Open Source ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.4 Brings Dark Spreadsheets, Smarter Forms, and a Licensing Cleanup
The community build also drops its 20-connection limit and gets a lighter, simpler architecture.