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Andrew moves out of Royal Lodge home
The former prince left Royal Lodge on Monday night and is living in a temporary property on the Sandringham Estate, the BBC understands.
Mandelson investigated by police over claims he leaked information to Epstein
The former Labour minister faces allegations of misconduct in public office when he was business secretary.
Chris Mason: Mandelson revelations a scandal on another level
Sir Keir Starmer's decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington a year ago gives this row political salience, the BBC's political editor writes.
Three quarters of patients will survive cancer by 2035, government promises
There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but experts worry about lack of staff.
Investigator 'did unlawful stuff' regarding Harry, court hears
In written evidence, Dan Portley-Hanks said the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday were his "best client and biggest payer".
Trial of Norway crown princess's son hears tearful account in rape trial
The first alleged victim begins giving evidence in Marius Borg Høiby's trial for rape and more than 30 other alleged offences.
Police told to reinvestigate man's death after suspected blackmail on Grindr
A new report says police missed opportunities to gather evidence and took too long to deal with complaints.
BBC on the front line with Colombia's war on drugs
BBC Senior international correspondent Orla Guerin joined a special operation over Colombia's cocaine heartland, tasked with destroying crude cocaine labs hidden deep in the jungle.
Government pledges 10,000 new foster care places in England
Rule changes aim to create thousands of new foster places and help full-time workers.
Bus driver who was sacked for punching thief protected me, says theft victim
Kartalin Kaszas is grateful to bus driver Mark Hehir for intervening in a "terrifying" situation.
Sarah Ferguson emails to Epstein show increasing desperation
The messages from the former Duchess of York appear to show her saying she feels "traumatised and alone".
Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified
The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.
Police assess allegation Epstein sent second woman to UK for sex with Andrew
The encounter allegedly occurred at the former prince's residence, Royal Lodge, in 2010.
Who is in the Epstein files?
Millions of Epstein-related documents released by the US justice department include the names of the world's rich and powerful.
How we decluttered our home and you can too
Four people who have successfully reduced the amount of stuff they have explain how they did it.
No-one knows what to expect when you're dying - but hospices helped me
Hospices caring for people at the end of their lives are at risk because funding is "unsustainable".
'Cops probe Mandelson' and 'Princes of Darkness'
Police probe Lord Mandelson's alleged Epstein links and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's departure from Royal Lodge lead Wednesday's papers.
The Chinese planemaker taking on Boeing and Airbus
Comac's passenger jet is attracting customers in South East Asia where demand for affordable aircraft is growing.
'Never imagined this': Indian village grapples with interfaith couple's killing
Police say they were beaten to death, allegedly by the woman's three brothers, who have been arrested.
The Scottish estate transformed by King Charles' green vision
A landmark documentary examines the King's "harmony" principles around protecting the environment.
Watch: Florida iguanas are 'cold stunned' and falling from trees
A rare cold snap across the state has made the reptiles immobile and ripe for capturing, says the state's wildlife agency.
Court system on 'brink of collapse', former senior judge warns
An independent review made 130 recommendations - including creating a new criminal justice adviser to the PM - to improve the efficiency of the system.
Ban on phones in schools backed by House of Lords
The move comes just weeks after peers supported legislation to ban under-16s in the UK from social media.
US says it shot down Iranian drone flying towards aircraft carrier
A US military spokesman says the drone was shot down while approaching an American vessel in the Arabian Sea.
Trump hails White House talks with 'terrific' Petro, after months of trading barbs
Colombia's leader says he urged Trump to work with him to target drug kingpins. Trump says they "got along very well".
Rights groups say China detained two journalists over corruption report
Liu Hu and Wu Yingjiao have been reportedly detained after exposing corruption by a senior official in Sichuan.
Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat
The coastguard said a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision, near the island of Chios.
Gazans returning through Rafah crossing describe checks by Palestinian militia
One Palestinian woman said members of the Israel-linked militia searched them and their belongings at an Israeli checkpoint inside Gaza.
Andrew and Epstein asked exotic dancer for 'sex acts,' legal letter claims
Lawyers for the unnamed woman claim she was 'treated like a prostitute' at Jeffrey Epstein's home.
Trump administration withdrawing 700 federal agents from Minnesota
"Border tsar" Tom Homan said about 2,000 would remain, and the US government is equipping more officers with body-worn cameras.
Murder arrest after student stabbed near De Montfort University campus
An 18-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder and currently in police custody.
Tesco apologises after placing Welsh language signs in Cornish branch
One councillor hopes this is an opportunity for supermarkets to support Cornish more directly.
Palestine Action protesters cleared of defence firm burglary
The group are cleared of aggravated burglary over a raid at an Elbit Systems warehouse.
Summer camp sex offender admits drugging wife
Jon Ruben was arrested after eight children and one adult fell ill at Stathern Lodge in Leicestershire.
Saturday Night Live reveals cast for new UK version
Sitcom stars, Taskmaster contestants and familiar panel show faces will appear on the British spin-off.
Fears of new arms race as US-Russia nuclear weapons treaty due to expire
The New Start treaty has limited the number of deployed strategic nuclear warheads for both countries.
Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history
The Super Mario maker said 155 million units of the console have now been sold overall.
Henry Zeffman: Dark mood among Labour MPs as PM tries to contain Mandelson scandal
The chaos of the parliamentary debate about the former Labour minister is just one sign of how quickly the mood in the party has soured this week.
Why did Andrew leave Windsor's Royal Lodge in such a hurry?
The former prince left Windsor during the night, and will now live on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Details of Jeffrey Epstein post-mortem released in latest files
Twenty new photos released on Friday show Epstein in the immediate aftermath of his death.
'I've never hit anything so hard': How one man fought off a shark in the Caribbean
Peter Smith and his wife were on holiday in the Caribbean when a beautiful swim suddenly changed.
Inside Reform: Laura Kuenssberg follows Farage's party as it experiences the glare of scrutiny
The BBC has spent time interviewing senior figures and witnessing Reform's work at the largest council it runs.
I needed to face Letby in court, baby's mum says in new Netflix documentary
The mother of one of the babies murdered by Lucy Letby breaks her silence in a Netflix documentary.
The Muppet Show revival brings nostalgia and naughtiness, critics say
The one-off special features fan favourites Kermit and Miss Piggy, with guest stars Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen.
Find out how your local hospital is doing on cancer waits
Is your local hospital service meeting the NHS waiting time targets in England?
Inquests open into babies killed by Lucy Letby
The five babies were murdered at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016.
Son of Norway's crown princess holds back tears giving evidence at rape trial
Marius Borg Høiby gives evidence after the first woman he is alleged to have raped told the court she believed she had been drugged.
Mahmood defends immigration reforms amid Labour opposition
Around 40 Labour MPs have raised concerns about the impact of the government's proposals.
Severe rail disruption continues after derailment in south-east London
Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express rail routes are severely disrupted after a derailment.
Beach huts worth £250k get buried in sand
Harsh winter storms leave the owners needing more than a bucket and spade to dig them out.
Claire Foy says she had parasites for five years
The Crown star has quit caffeine due to the bug which she thinks she caught in Morocco.
Wegovy maker warns price cuts 'painful' for firm as shares plunge
Novo Nordisk is facing "unprecedented" price pressures, "intensifying competition" and patents expiring.
Bournemouth Echo
How the Dorset coast became one of Britain's most glamorous places to stay
The Royal Bath Hotel didn’t just open in Bournemouth; it practically reinvented Bournemouth as a place of distinction.
Dorset man built his own £35k prosthetic leg for less than £100
A Dorset man facing a £35k bill for a prosthetic leg built a new one with parts from Amazon - for less than £100.
In The Dock: Man breached order and repeatedly stole from shop
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Exclusion notice scheme to be launched in town centre to tackle shoplifting
The scheme will ban repeat shoplifters from entering participating businesses in a bid to reduce retail crime and protect staff and shoppers.
'This flood was the worst I’ve seen it' - Shops still suffering from Storm Chandra
BUSINESSES across Dorset hit by flooding in the wake of Storm Chandra have described the damage as "the worst" they have ever experienced, with shops and pubs forced to close for days after rivers burst their banks.
Renovation work being planned for old village pump at Kingston
RENOVATION work is being planned for the old village pump at Kingston, near Swanage.
Jesmond Wood appeal dismissed as council calls for land to be returned
A Parish Council has called for Jesmond Wood to be ‘returned to public hands’ after a planning appeal was dismissed.
Hospital trust seeks feedback on new CRT and MI scanning facility in Poole
University Hospitals Dorset is inviting people to give their views on a new MRI and CT scanning facility close to Poole Hospital.
Poole care home resident shares globetrotting tales at Caribbean-themed day
WINTER blues were forgotten at a Poole care home as residents were transported to sunnier shores during a Caribbean‑themed celebration led by one of their own globetrotters.
Fraudsters posing as town mayor demanding money from residents
FRAUDSTERS posing as the town council and mayor have reportedly been carrying out ‘sophisticated scams’ to try to steal money from residents.
Criminal investigation to launch into Lord Peter Mandelson allegations, say reports
It's thought that Lord Peter Mandelson, who retired from the House of Lords today, will be criminally investigated by the Met Police over Jeffrey Epstein allegations.
WATCH: Pub packs out as daughter plays dad's favourite music in heartfelt tribute
Locals packed into a village pub over the weekend as a teen of a much-loved brewer played her father’s favourite music at an event in his memory
Shoplifting, robberies and sex offences on rise, crime figures show
The latest police statistics reveal concerning increases in shoplifting with a 7.6 per cent rise in Dorset - compared to a national increase of 5.4 per cent.
Man who fatally stabbed teenager in Bournemouth town centre guilty of manslaughter
A MAN has been found guilty of manslaughter after he stabbed a teenager to death in Bournemouth town centre.
Yellow warning for rain descends on BCP as areas could flood again
A YELLOW warning for rain has been issued for Thursday in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and the rest of the county.
Coach drivers to be hired as more services launch with partnership
More coach services will be launching this spring as FlixBus and Dorset-based operator Excelsior expand their partnership.
Network Rail ‘disappointed’ by council decision to withdraw Pokesdown funding
Network Rail is ‘disappointed’ BCP Council is set to withdraw funding for improvements to Pokesdown Station.
Police ‘growing concerned’ for missing man
POLICE are ‘growing concerned’ for a missing man who was last seen in Swanage.
Charities to close down after 15 years of service
A CHARITY and service dedicated to supporting unpaid carers across Dorset has taken "difficult decision" to close the charity.
Update after teenage boy arrested for reportedly crashing into pregnant woman
A teenage boy arrested after a pregnant a pregnant woman was hit by an e-bike and taken to hospital has been released.
Force highlights work of Sexual Assault Referral Centre during week of awareness
THE ROLE played by Dorset’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is being highlighted during this year's Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week.
Best hair transplant clinics in Turkey
Hair transplantation is one of the most effective long-term solutions for hair loss, but success depends on choosing the right clinic and medical team for your transplant needs.
Groundwater levels across Dorset hit 'historic highs'
GROUNDWATER levels across Dorset have reached historic highs, residents and businesses are urged to check whether they are in affected areas.
'Growing concerns' as Bournemouth man missing for ten days
Police have said that they're 'growing concerned' after a man from Bournemouth is still missing after ten days.
Warning over five types of banned guns which can be converted into live weapons
DORSET Police is urging people to hand in five types of BRUNI-manufactured side or top venting blank firing guns (TVBFs) that have been declared illegal following national testing.
Synth pioneer who shared the stage with David Bowie to perform in Bournemouth
Synth pioneer and singer-songwriter Thomas Dolby is coming to Bournemouth as part of his UK tour.
New company takes up residence in sea-view Bournemouth office building
A property finance lender has become the first occupier of a landmark Bournemouth office building following a recent departure.
Bournemouth academy praised for 'excellent outcomes' by Education Secretary
Elm Academy’s performance as a secondary school is among the best nationally, and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has praised the school's achievements
Female entrepreneurs urged to pitch by Dorset investors
Dorset Business Angels wants to see more female-led investment opportunities.
£2.5m luxury Georgian style countryside home up for grabs in raffle
Fully off-grid and designed for modern comfort, the house blends sustainability with luxury.
Where is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's new home as he moves out of Royal Lodge?
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has moved from Royal Lodge, Windsor, following the release of new files relating to Jeffrey Epstein.
Formula 1
Vowles confident Williams won’t be on ‘back foot’ for 2026
While disappointed not to appear at last week’s Barcelona Shakedown, Williams team boss James Vowles has expressed confidence that the squad will ultimately avoid entering the 2026 campaign on the “back foot”.
American Express confirms Dobson for 2026
American Express have announced that Ava Dobson will be representing the F1 ACADEMY Official Partner on the 2026 grid.
10 quiz questions on the latest Formula 1 news
Test your knowledge of the Formula 1 news from the past seven days...
Why Hadjar’s mum knew about Red Bull seat before he did
Isack Hadjar has revealed that his mum found out about his promotion to the Red Bull team before he did, having received a phone call about the news prior to her son.
DRIVING TOMORROW: Ariana Bravo on the future of F1 fan engagement
As part of Santander’s Driving Tomorrow series, Ariana Bravo discusses the growth of Formula 1, the evolution of the fanbase, and her hopes for the next phase of the championship’s development when it comes to viewer and spectator engagement.
Stefano Domenicali attends Apple TV press day
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, has been speaking about the new partnership between F1 and Apple during an Apple TV press day, following on from the announcement in October that Apple would become the sport’s exclusive US broadcast partner from 2026.
Norris admits he’s ‘still trying to accept’ champion status
Lando Norris has conceded that he is still yet to fully process becoming F1 World Champion for the first time, with only a few months passing between last year’s Abu Dhabi finale and the start of the 2026 pre-season.
Windows Central
Microsoft Teams and Google Meet are coming together in an unholy matrimony — but only if you have the right hardware
With the right enterprise hardware it doesn't matter if you're using Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, because the two are now working together.
Skyrim lead designer thinks The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 should be "dynamic" with "meaningful" choices like Baldur's Gate 3 — "the gaming community has spoken"
With The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 on the horizon, Skyrim's lead designer thinks Bethesda should make the RPGs more "dynamic" than previous titles.
Good lord, ARC Raiders just hit two colossal milestones — the best-selling shooter is still dominating Steam and all of gaming, and it's not slowing down
As ARC Raiders continues to be a best seller on Steam, Xbox, and PS5, the game has hit two massive performance milestones.
"The AI web should respect quality content" — How Microsoft's new Publisher Content Marketplace aims to save your favorite sites from extinction
Microsoft has unveiled the Publisher Content Marketplace, a new initiative that aims to compensate publishers for quality content while helping better train AI tools. Win-win?
The best gaming chair just got this must-have upgrade — but Secretlab took its sweet time delivering it
Secretlab's new $49 lockable casters bring a much-needed flexibility fix to the TITAN Evo, though XL model owners are still being left behind.
One of Microsoft's biggest Xbox studios is forging a new path after development struggles, missing profit targets — "What are we learning?"
Following the underwhelming performance of Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, Xbox studio Obsidian Entertainment is making some major internal changes.
This Intel-based mini Windows 11 PC is down to the price it should have always been — a space saver with 16GB of RAM
For those looking for a compact-sized mini PC to help with office work, search no more, for we have a 31% discount on ACEMAGIC's K1 Mini. Here's why it's worth your consideration.
The best Xbox games coming in February include Resident Evil, Yakuza, Dragon Quest, and more — the choices are stacked
February 2026 is shaping up to be a major month for Xbox, with Resident Evil Requiem, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, and High on Life 2 leading a packed release schedule.
Edge Canary's Read Aloud tool now opens Copilot Vision instead of reading text — a surprising change that could frustrate accessibility-focused users
Microsoft's experimental Edge Canary build has some changes for the Read Aloud function. Instead of reading the text on the page, it now launches Copilot Vision instead.
Microsoft seems to be gobbling up PC resources away from Windows — VS Code on Ubuntu could be eating up hard drive space
VS Code's official Snap package on Linux has a bug first reported in 2024 that still hasn't been fixed and is gobbling up storage space.
Microsoft just turned Copilot into a cross‑device reminder machine — and your phone is now part of the workflow
Copilot's new Reminders feature lets you schedule alerts from Windows 11, web, or mobile, with notifications delivered straight to your phone.
Microsoft quietly kills off 3D Viewer app — the Mixed Reality-era app will disappear from the Microsoft Store later this year
Microsoft has moved its 3D Viewer app onto the deprecated list, and it's expected to disappear from the Microsoft Store in July 2026. I have some suggestions as to what you can use instead.
Xbox gamers may soon get access to a Switch emulator — Nintendo lawyers won’t be happy to see "Ryujinx" on Series X|S
Xbox consoles are already capable emulation machines through Dev Mode, and a recent community poll suggests Nintendo Switch emulation using Ryujinx could be the next ambitious step.
Microsoft Teams will help you pinpoint the right colleague for tasks based on merit — no more "Who should handle this?" debates
Microsoft is expanding People Skills on the Microsoft 365 profile card in Microsoft Teams, making it easier to understand and organize your colleagues.
This gaming mouse still holds up after 4 years, thanks to a 4,000Hz polling rate and 30K optical sensor — now it's $70 cheaper
Amazon has a big discount on the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro gaming mouse, a superb option we loved in 2022 for its extremely responsive sensors and design that still holds up today.
Microsoft Teams is adding branded reactions to video meetings — nothing says "team spirit" like corporate emoji spam
Microsoft will soon allow companies to add their own "visual identity" in video meetings with branded emoji reactions.
FlexiSpot E7 Flow review: The electronic sit-stand desk that makes cable management easy
FlexiSpot's latest standing desk is one built from the ground up with cable management in mind. That's not always an easy feat when you're dealing with a dynamic height adjusting tabletop.
Laffgaff
How many times did Elvis Presley perform at the Grand Ole Opry?
Once.
Washing Line
What travels along your washing line at 100 miles per hour? Honda pants.
Itsfoss
Finally! Firefox Is Getting a Kill Switch for Its (Unwanted) AI Features
Maybe this will bring back some of those lost users.
Oh Dear! Notepad++ Was Quietly Compromised for Six Months (But Don't Panic Just Yet)
The attack occurred last year, but updating to a recent version is still recommended.
Microsoft's VS Code in Ubuntu's Snap Format Eats Up Disk Space Like Bloatware Even After Removal
The bug itself was reported all the way back in November 2024, and the issue is still present for current Snap versions of VS Code and even VSCodium.
Not Kidding! Bash Shell Manual is Part of Epstein Files 🫣
echo "don't panic"