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Mahmood to set out plan to deport grooming gang leader
Calls have grown to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed after his release from prison.
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
At least 27 killed, eight critically injured in Bangkok bar fire
Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through flames to escape.
Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
Burnham set for No 10: BBC correspondents on what Trump, Putin and others will make of him
In the US, China, Europe, Russia and elsewhere, how is the UK's expected new prime minister regarded?
British couple return to village at heart of deadly Spanish wildfire
At least 13 people, including five believed to be Britons, were killed by Thursday's wildfire in Spain's Almeria province.
Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab
It follows the UK's largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.
Extra £250m to boost Jewish community safety
Police forces are to receive extra funds to help increase protection in Jewish communities.
Anthony Zurcher: From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era
The senator's career was marked by a willingness to adapt to America's dramatically changing political climate, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.
Why switching to save money is easier than you might think
Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.
New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain
It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
The Chinese graduate accused of being Mexico's 'fentanyl king'
Cartel members and ex-colleagues describe how Zhang Zhidong allegedly linked Chinese chemicals to Mexican drug labs.
The Papers: Burnham's 'bumper Budget' and Widdecombe murder 'not political'
A potential Budget and details about the suspect in the murder of Ann Widdecombe lead Monday's papers.
10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all
Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.
Two men die trying to help children in sea
Cleveland Police says the children are confirmed to be safe after being checked over in hospital.
Arthur Fery invites Prince George and Princess Charlotte to play tennis
The Princess of Wales congratulated Arthur Fery on his run to the semi-finals and wished him a happy birthday.
Bill for Hillsborough Law set to be approved by MPs
The crush at the 1989 FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest left 97 fans dead.
More than 100 firefighters respond to east London fire
London Fire Brigade says a fire in Walthamstow has affected homes, gardens and a railway embankment.
US Senator Mitch McConnell says absence due to fall and pneumonia
The veteran Republican says he will not return to work "quite yet", in his first statement following weeks of speculation about his health.
Counter terrorism police take over investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death
The man in custody has since been re-arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, police say.
Twelve arrested over alleged right-wing terror threat to UK Islamic event, police say
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the police's response "undoubtedly saved lives".
Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally
The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.
A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park - Sam Neill dies aged 78
The actor, who has died aged 78, built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.
UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
UK seeking extradition of man suspected of killing wife and two daughters
The UK is trying to extradite a man after his wife and two daughters are found dead in Bedfordshire.
UK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and intimidation on British soil.
Pilot writes 'I'm bored' in sky during flight
The pilot's mischievous flight path was noticed by plane spotters on the flightradar24 tracking app
Hollywood blockbusters and arthouse films: Sam Neill's best-known roles in pictures
The beloved actor's career ranged from box office blockbusters to thrillers and award-winning dramas.
Witness says he crawled for exit as flames swept through Bangkok bar
A musician who was performing when the fire broke out says he crawled for the exit - and was thrown from the bar when something exploded.
Home secretary to set out plan to deport Rochdale grooming gang leader
Calls have grown to deport Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed after his release from prison.
UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
Former top official Robbins takes legal action over sacking
The former official was fired in April over Lord Mandelson's vetting to be the UK's ambassador to the US.
Ed Sheeran inspires government-backed 'music in libraries' scheme
The pop star will help design a programme to put rehearsal spaces and studios into local libraries.
Three family members found dead in house
Police have launched an investigation but say there is no ongoing risk to the public.
Bournemouth Echo
Call for more promotion of Dorset inland towns
More should be done to promote tourism away from the Dorset coast – with attractions in several towns not included in a Dorset Council visitor management plan.
Boscombe's Royal Arcade bucking the trend of high street decline
Shopkeepers in Boscombe’s Royal Arcade are celebrating the fact all units are let for the “first time since the 1940s”. Most traders received the keys to their new units on June 1 and say that the response from the community has been “extremely positive”.
'I found a big bomb in the back garden'
A construction worker was left shocked after uncovering what appeared to be a bomb while carrying out landscaping work at a property in St Leonards.
Man jailed after smuggling Vietnamese woman into UK by hiding her in boot of a car
A French man who smuggled a 19-year-old Vietnam woman in the boot of a car into Poole Port has been jailed.
University students urged to get meningitis B vaccines as bookings open
Teenagers heading to university are being urged to book their meningitis B vaccine.
Tragedy as teen biker dies after crash
A teenage motorcyclist seriously injured in a road traffic collision in Dorset has died
Drivers pass through this Dorset village every day – and say its name wrong
Thousands travel through Chideock on the A35 in Dorset, but many don't realise they're saying the village's name incorrectly.
History of the 1960s landmark Roundhouse hotel
A hotel that has been housing asylum seekers for more than a decade is due to be emptied later this year.
Asylum seeker hotel to be emptied later this year
A hotel housing asylum seekers in Bournemouth is set to be emptied later this year, following confirmation from the Home Office.
BREAKING: Roundhouse asylum hotel to be emptied
The government has announced that the Roundhouse hotel will be empty by October 2026. It has been used to house asylum seekers
Fake council sign on clifftop sparks fresh row over campervan parking
A fake council sign was placed along Boscombe clifftop, sparking fresh debates about campervans and long-term parking along the road.
Yellow heat health alert issued for Dorset as hot weather continues
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the south west as the heatwave continues.
WATCH: Crowds swarm town centre road after England win
Celebrating fans took to the streets of Bournemouth on Saturday night as England’s win sparked scenes of across the town centre.
Dorset named as the UK's top hotspot for Premium Bonds success
Dorset has been named as the UK’s top hotspot for Premium Bonds success, with 590 high-value winners per 100,000 residents.
PICTURES - The Bishop of Winchester Academy prom
Students from The Bishop of Winchester Academy enjoyed their school prom recently.
Masked man threatens couple with knife and demands money and jewellery
A man who threatened another man and woman with a knife demanding money and jewellery is currently being sought by Police.
New Forest festival celebrates wildlife and biodiversity
It attracted more than 500 visitors with a programme of nature-themed activities and performances.
PICTURES - SWRAC prom at Merley House
Students from SWRAC specialist college enjoyed their school prom last week.
Man taken to hospital with 'serious' injuries after crash on busy main road
A man was taken to hospital with “serious” injuries after a two-vehicle collision at the Bournemouth West Roundabout this morning (July 13).
Council leader says BCP working to make Westover Road 'safer'
BCP Council leader Millie Earl has responded to a former resident’s claim that she was “shocked” by the state of Westover Road.
Historic 750-year-old Fordingbridge bridge preserved for future generations
A centuries-old bridge has been restored to preserve its medieval heritage
Popular new steam train ride praised at major Dorset rally
Dedicated organisers of a larger three-day nostalgic 'Roads to Rail' Swanage Railway steam rally and family weekend staged close to Norden station and Purbeck Park - near the village of Corfe Castle - have been praised by visitors and exhibitors.
Pictures - Back to the 80s at summer party on the Beaulieu River
Mooring holders went back to the 80s with time travel cars, walk-around RoboCop and retro games for Beaulieu River's annual summer party.
New Forest Show issues equine flu outbreak update ahead of event
The organisers of the The New Forest & Hampshire County Show have released an update about "enhanced" requirements, after the first outbreak of equine flu in over 30 years.
Fury as developer seeks to reduce number of affordable homes
A housing developer is facing a storm of criticism after applying to slash the number of affordable houses on site from 50 per cent to three per cent.
RECAP- A338 Wessex Way reopens after crash
The Wessex Way is closed westbound this morning due to a crash
Upgraded £15,000 vehicle conservation exhibition unveiled at Dorset museum
The Vehicle Conservation Centre (VCC) at The Tank Museum in Bovington has undergone a £15,000 refurbishment
Jessica Toale column: 'Events like Bourne Free shows our town's inclusive character'
This weekend I attended the Bourne Free Pride Festival in Meyrick Park. It was a positive and colourful event, which celebrated our town’s welcoming and inclusive character
NHS urges people in their 50s to complete life-saving bowel screening kits
THE NHS is urging millions of people in their 50s to complete lifesaving bowel cancer screening tests, as 100 cancers are found a week on average.
Care provider named among the top 20 small home care groups at Home Care Awards
Care South at Home has been named as one of the Top 20 Small Home Care Groups at this year’s Home Care Awards.
First commercial properties in Dorset to be net energy producers have been let
Two brand-new units in Dorset blazing a trail with renewable power have been leased in 10-year deals.
Bournemouth Water helps charity supporting homeless people expand its reach
Bournemouth Water’s Better Futures Fund is backing the HealthBus Trust, which delivers mobile healthcare to people experiencing homelessness across BCP.
Care home resident in Ferndown celebrates her 104th birthday with a magic show
Centenarian Margery Haynes’ big day at Colten Care’s Amberwood House in Ferndown featured a show by visiting performer Andy the Magician.
Beach pilates and swim event raises more than £350 for Christchurch charity
Family-run Bridge Health & Wellbeing raised over £350 for Chill Dorset from their Beach Pilates and Sea Dip fundraising event on Avon Beach in Christchurch.
New partnership secures future of Dorset training hub for general practice teams
Healthcare professionals working in Dorset can continue to access training, coaching and workforce support through the Primary Care Training Hub.
Free fans, heatwave relief packs and energy bill credit in £1m giveaway scheme
Thousands to receive free fans, blackout curtains and electricity bill support in Heatwave Relief Pack scheme.
Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders actor Sam Neill dies aged 78, family reveals
Sam Neill, who was known for his roles in Jurassic Park and Peaky Blinders among many others, has died at the age of 78
When will the July heatwave finally end? Forecasters share how long is left
The Met Office and BBC Weather have shared their best estimates for when the current July 2026 heatwave will end
Formula 1
The top 5 highlights from the Goodwood Festival of Speed
A host of F1 stars past and present were in action at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed.
What time is the 2026 Belgian GP and how can I watch it?
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the 10th Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from Spa-Francorchamps.
Crawford set for next FP1 run with Aston Martin in Belgium
Aston Martin’s third driver, Jak Crawford, will make another Free Practice 1 appearance for the team at the Belgian Grand Prix.
5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the Belgian GP
Chris Medland dives into the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Belgium for Round 10 of the 2026 season.
MS Dynamics
Trust before you automate: introducing Shadow Mode in Case Management Agent
Shadow Mode in Case Management Agent lets you evaluate AI on live production cases, without taking any action.
The AI agent runs quietly alongside your human workflows. On real, incoming cases it observes, predicts, recommends, and simulates exactly what it would do if it were live. You see every recommendation, and the reasoning behind it, in real time. But nothing leaves the system : no record is updated, no customer is contacted, no status changes.
You get to watch your future automation work on today’s hardest cases, before you ever hand it the keys.
The post Trust before you automate: introducing Shadow Mode in Case Management Agent appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Windows Central
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced's offline mode failure proves Ubisoft doesn't actually know what an offline mode is supposed to be
Ubisoft Connect went down over the weekend, and with it, the offline mode in the newest Assassin's Creed game. Which is bad.
"I was verbally blasted by Pierre." Xbox and Halo Studios' Pierre Hintze has reportedly 'repeatedly' been referred to HR. Is he the right person to lead Halo?
Xbox has a new CEO, Asha Sharma, and one of her stated goals is to boost the Halo franchise. Is Pierre Hintze the right person for the job?
Xbox fan successfully sues Microsoft for blocking his entire digital games library — in what could be a huge win for consumer rights
Brazilian Xbox gamer Ordo_Liberal has announced that he recently won a digital library lawsuit against Microsoft for banning his account months after it was hacked, which deleted his entire game library. Here is the full story of how it went down.
Force any site into dark mode with Microsoft Edge — no extension required
Microsoft Edge is testing a new "Web Remix" feature in Canary builds that allows users to force any website into dark mode without needing third-party extensions.
The long-awaited IndyCar game from iRacing finally has a name, a release window, and its first official images
iRacing's long-awaited IndyCar game finally shows its face, its name, and a release window that has sadly slipped out of 2026.
Laffgaff
Which novel features the island of Neverland?
Peter Pan.
New Knife
I was expecting my new knife to work well with meats. But it's just not cutting it.
Itsfoss
Slack Who? This Self-Hosted Chat App Just Went Open Source
Built by one developer over the past year, Chatto is a team chat solution that can be self-hosted.
Open Book Touch is Crowdfunding: A Buttonless, Open Hardware Answer to Kindle
It's $149, runs on an ESP32-S3, and skips DRM entirely and lets you skip the Kindle ecosystem.