BBC News
Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK
No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".
Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's death touched so many
The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.
Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites
Israel is planning large-scale land expropriations in historic, Palestinian areas of the West Bank.
Perez Hilton faces long recovery after self-harm livestream
The US blogger is in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital, according to his family.
Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.
Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years
The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.
Zendaya saw me on the red carpet and her jaw dropped - I'm still in shock
TikTok creator Zainab Jiwa seems to be giving Hollywood A-listers on the red carpet a run for their money.
How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol
Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank.
What it's like to chase solar eclipses around the world
For many, a total solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But for a dedicated few, it's a deep passion.
Your university clearing survival guide ahead of results day
From listing your potential outcomes to picking up the phone, this is how to get the most out of clearing.
Raw images, no filters: Why MySpace fans want it back as relaunch hinted
Fans and creators say a revived MySpace must feel personal, not algorithm-driven.
The Papers: 'Top universities cut entry grades' and 'Uefa set for Infantino inquiry'
The Sunday Times reports that top institutions are becoming "more flexible" following a 10% drop in international students.
Banksy works cost public almost £150,000
FOI requests reveal Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000, with costs still rising.
Tonnes of rotting food from vast LA warehouse fire creates unbearable stench
A fire destroyed a warehouse, leaving heaps of rotting chicken, poultry and fish to attract flies and rats.
Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.
What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?
People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.
Rare turtle to be sent back home in 5,000-mile 'incredibly emotional' trip
A rare turtle is being flown home to the Caribbean Sea after being found washed up in Wales.
Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Israel's PM says its military will not pull out from Gaza until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed.
Ancient Roman shipwreck discovered off Sicily coast
Italy's culture minister says it is one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in years.
How weight-loss medication is changing relationships with alcohol
Some people using weight-loss drugs say their cravings for alcohol disappeared or they felt nauseous when they drank.
Banksy works cost public almost £150,000
The BBC reveals taxpayers have funded thousands of pounds worth of cleaning operations and security for the artworks.
Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
The government is trying to attribute blame for the unprecedented fires which tore through the country last month.
Drones spotted over German base days after Leipzig bomb incident
Police are investigating a drone sighting over a miltary base reportedly used for housing Patriot missile system parts.
Man arrested after boat capsizes near Statue of Liberty killing woman and infant
A nearby vessel rescued 12 people from the water before police arrived, the US Coast Guard says.
Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.
Killed a month after his wedding - why PC Andrew Harper's story touched so many
The early release of two of his killers has brought a case which still resonates with the public back into the spotlight.
Kellie Bright to leave EastEnders after 13 years
The former Old Vic landlady Linda Carter is set to leave Walford.
Hot weather reveals hidden history across the South
The hot summer reveals parch marks from centuries old structures at sites including Blenheim Palace.
Family 'devastated' as hit-and-run driver who killed boy, 13, to have early prison release
Harley Whiteman's sentence has been reduced as part of the UK government's early release scheme.
Stray cats showing up at raves, gigs and pubs now have own merchandise
Fargo and Murphy are pulling in punters and have become firm favourites with customers.
What do Clacton voters want from their next MP?
People share the issues on their minds as the constituency prepares to go to the polls.
Bournemouth Echo
Remembering Christchurch Food Festival 2006 through incredible pictures
The festival launched around the turn of the millennium, but 2006 marked its coming of age.
Residents divided about Poole restaurant's bid to extend licence to early hours
Residents have mixed feelings about a Poole restaurant’s bid to extend its licence.
68 year old volunteer tackling Kilimanjaro for two vital Bournemouth charities
A 68 year old Christchurch resident is preparing to climb Africa's highest peak to raise funds for Bournemouth Town Pastors and the BCP NHS Hospitals Chaplaincy team.
LIVE - Car fire off A31 causing long delays
There are long delays on the A31 in the New Forest due to a car fire
PICTURES - Thousands take over streets for drum and base ride
A crowd of thousands took over the streets for a ride in the sun and a day of drum and bass.
The 'exceptional' New Forest farm shop ranked among world's best food producers
Hockey's Farm Shop in the New Forest has ranked as one of the world's best food producers at the Great Taste Awards 2026
Upcoming road works across BCP set to cause delays from August 10 to August 16
Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary road works in August due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.
Bournemouth MP welcomes decision to halve rail fares for 16 to 18 year-olds
Rail fares for 16 to 18-year-olds halved from September, boosting affordable travel for young people. Scheme welcomed by Tom Hayes, Bournemouth East MP.
More than 50 firefighters tackle 'challenging' New Forest blaze
More than 50 firefighters tackled a large wildfire in the New Forest.
Multiple agencies search for 'high-risk' missing person at Rockley Point
A five-hour multi-agency search operation was launched for a missing person at Rockley Point in Poole.
Beaufort Community Centre to reopen under council management this autumn
A much-loved community centre is set to reopen under council control this September after being closed for several months.
Person rescued from water in emergency medical incident in Poole
An emergency incident in Poole saw a person require medical assistance after being rescued from the water.
Take a look inside this £2.2m home for sale next to New Forest nature reserve
This beautifully refurbished and extended home next to a New Forest nature reserve is on the market, priced £2.225 million.
UK's largest snake species spotted in New Forest
The UK's largest snake species has been spotted at an allotment in the New Forest.
Dorset town named among England's best for a two-day recharge - here's why
The best towns for a weekend getaway in England have been named, and Bridport was one of those on the list
Parking restrictions to be enforced on a Poole road for more than two months
Parking restrictions on Broom Road, Poole, from 1 Sept–6 Nov 2026 due to SSE cable works. No waiting/loading; emergency access maintained. Plan ahead.
Bournemouth cyclist undertaking 350-mile charity ride from London to Paris
11-year-old Alexandra Hill from Bournemouth is currently undertaking a 350 mile bike ride from London to Paris to raise money for The Gurkha Welfare Trust
Politicians and climate experts to be quizzed in Dorset at a major public event
A BBC Question Time-style panel will form the centrepiece of the fourth Dorset COP, taking place at Kingston Maurward Coastland College on November 14.
Charity's sensory garden raises more than £750 to support children with SEND
Diverse Abilities, Dorset's disability charity, welcomed visitors to The Treehouse in Hurn as part of the National Garden Scheme, raising more than £750.
New bar and restaurant in Poole applies to BCP Council for a premises licence
Magna Carta bar and restaurant plans late-night opening in Poole. Licence application to BCP Council proposes alcohol, live music and Sunday roasts.
Residents urged by Wessex Water to cut back on water use
Households in the South West are asked by Wessex Water to use water wisely and cut back on non-essential use to avoid restrictions being introduced.
Communities in Dorset to gather for candlelit remembrance evenings this November
Communities in Wimborne, Swanage, and Poole will come together for three candlelit evenings of remembrance hosted by Lewis-Manning Hospice Care this November.
Families invited to enjoy free day of fun and connection in Wimborne this month
Families in Wimborne are invited to a wealth of local support, activities and connections at Wimborne Unlocked, a free Community Day hosted by Dorset Council.
Council to consider free room hire for parish and town councils
BCP Council is going to be considering a proposal to offering meeting rooms and facilities at no cost to parish and town councils.
Historic steamship to return to Poole Quay this month
A historic steamship is set to make a summer holiday return.
Architecture firm opens new studio in Poole designed to inspire creativity
LUSO Architecture has officially opened the doors to its new design studio in the heart of Canford Cliffs, marking the relocation of the architectural practice
Generations gather for evening of culture, music and family fun
Music and laughter filled the air as families came together to celebrate culture, tradition and togetherness.
Parents warned not to leave popular toy in 'direct sunlight' after child's injury
The warning from toy sellers comes after a mum claims one purchased from Lidl 'exploded' and burned her child.
Thousands join push to lift HMRC Personal Allowance to £18,000 as tax freeze goes on
A petition calling for the tax-free Personal Allowance to be increased from £12,570 to £18,000 is closing in on 50,000 signatures, as support continues to grow among taxpayers frustrated by years of frozen tax thresholds.
UK drivers issued fine warning over common manoeuvre many are often getting wrong
Merge in turn, or 'zip merge,' is a common system where drivers use both lanes until a closure point, then alternate merging.
Formula 1
Why Audi's driver programme is about more than their next F1 star
Launched in January this year, Audi's Driver Development Programme is a vital component in the long-term success of the F1 team.
How Cadillac’s 2026 season has played out so far
As Cadillac find themselves as the only team without a point on the board, we recap their season so far in their half term report.
What F1 drivers have been up to during the summer break
With the summer break in full swing, here’s a recap of everything the F1 drivers have been up to.
Windows Central
I went hands-on with this portable and compact gaming PC case — and now I'm planning my first mini ITX build
Cooler Master surprises me with a compact, airflow‑centric PC case that suits a portable gaming rig more than perhaps anything else — and it's a bargain at $55.
Windows 11 is getting better, but it took years of frustration to get here — and Microsoft knows it
Microsoft is updating core Windows 11 components with WinUI to modernize legacy UI and improve performance on lower-RAM devices. Updating an OS is complex, but why wasn't having a unified core a priority years ago?
Blizzard is now the "top performing" Xbox studio, says internal emails — as the Overwatch-maker ends FY26 over-delivering on Microsoft's projections
In leaked emails verified by Windows Central, Blizzard President Johanna Faries celebrated the Xbox division's stunning return to growth, over-delivering on expectations ahead of Blizzcon 2026.
Laffgaff
What is the name of Dexter’s older sister in the cartoon Dexter’s Laboratory?
Dee Dee.
Pirate Gold
I saw a pirate standing in a pile of gold on his ship that came part way up his legs. He learned that his booty was only shin deep.