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Wes Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works'
Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.
TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
Children in England to be offered free bus trips this August
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to reveal a £100m fare-free bus scheme designed to relieve cost-of-living pressures.
Watch: BBC in Cuba after US announces criminal charges against Raúl Castro
BBC correspondent Will Grant reports from Havana, hours after the US charged former Cuban leader with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other crimes.
Why illegal children's homes are being paid up to £2m per child by councils
A ban was meant to bring an end to the practice - but councils continue to fund illegal placements.
Unfair dismissal claims face five-year delay as tribunal backlog grows
Employment tribunal service delays mean people bringing unfair dismissal claims are waiting up to five years in England and Wales.
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.
London bus driver dies after assault on bridge
Sergei Krajev, 64, was taken to hospital after he was found critically injured on Monday.
Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family
The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.
From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
After four years of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has become far more successful at fighting off air raids.
The deadly plane attack at the centre of Castro's indictment
Raúl Castro was armed forces minister when Cuban military jets shot down two civilian planes operated by exiles of the communist country.
The Papers: 'Don't cap food prices' and '20ft from WW3'
A backlash against a food price cap proposal and Russian jets "buzz RAF spy plane" lead Thursday's papers.
How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses
Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement.
Trump moots talks with Taiwan's leader in departure from protocol
It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.
Photographer charged with stealing camera of Bondi shooting victim after attack
The man is alleged to have stolen Peter Meagher's camera after the shooting and sold it days later.
SpaceX files for stock market flotation that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
'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.
Backlash over Department for Education videos with Gemma Collins
The education secretary defends videos starring The Only Way Is Essex star promoting post-16 education.
Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year
Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.
Bournemouth Echo
Acclaimed west Dorset chef opens restaurant in Lyme Regis
A highly acclaimed chef from west Dorset has returned to his roots and opened a restaurant in Lyme Regis
Why locals claim they invented a British pub institution
Discover the local folklore behind Ringwood's claim to fame as the birthplace of one of Britain’s most popular pub names, The White Hart.
Popular splash park to remain closed throughout half-term
Christchurch splash park is due to remain closed during the upcoming half-term.
'I’ll paint them myself' - Resident frustrated at state of local lampposts
A local resident has raised concerns at the state of lampposts in the local area. Neil Fountain, from Malmesbury Park, was particularly shocked at the state of one lamppost in Shelbourne Road, Charminster, which appeared to be rusty and in a state of disrepair.
Five family friendly New Forest cycle routes for may half term
Away Resorts have highlighted the best family friendly cycling routes in the New Forest ahead of the May half term.
New Pokémon and collectables store to open in Southbourne
A new Pokémon and collectables shop will be opening its doors this weekend.
Step inside Harry Redknapp’s former Sandbanks mansion on sale for £12.5 million
REDKNAPP PROPERTY FOR SALE Get info from old articles
TikTok bingo star crowned 'best personality' at national awards
A TikTok bingo star has scooped a national award for having the 'best bingo personality'.
'More bad tenants than bad landlords': Dorset landlords criticise Renters Rights Act
Landlords across the region have been sharing their concerns about the Renters Rights Act, which came into force earlier this month. The act has removed Section 21 “no-fault” evictions, scraped fixed term contracts, and put an end to bidding wars.
Specsavers employee raises more than £1,000 for Parkinson's research
A woman from Ringwood has raised more than £1,000 in support of Parkinson's disease research through multiple fundraising efforts.
New Post Office opens in Bournemouth town centre
A POST office has reopened in the heart of Bournemouth town centre.
‘It’s like cleaning a festival every day’ - Meet the rangers guarding our seafront
FROM clearing 2,000 tonnes of waste to reuniting lost children – meet the team of dedicated seafront rangers who keep BCP’s award-winning beaches alive and safe.
Asda worker braves 30 days of sea swims for breast cancer charities
A woman who completed a 30-day sea swim challenge has helped raise hundreds of pounds for breast cancer charities.
Former Dorset Police officer found guilty of gross misconduct
A former police officer who began a sexual relationship with a vulnerable woman has been found to have committed gross misconduct.
Two arrested after woman 'assaulted' outside kebab shop
Two arrests have been made after a woman was reportedly assaulted outside a kebab shop in Poole.
Windows Central
Whoa, this nifty Forza Horizon 6 mod lets you play your Spotify music through the in-game radio — here's how it works (and why you can't use it yet)
This sweet Forza Horizon 6 mod lets you play your own Spotify music through the in-game radio, but it's not available yet due to a Nexus Mods complication.
Fallout 4 is finally getting this huge update on Xbox and PlayStation 6 months late next week — Bethesda's RPG will never be the same on consoles
Bethesda is finally giving Fallout 4 on Xbox and PlayStation the mod storage increase update that was originally supposed to come to the RPG months ago.
Microsoft's Xbox CEO Asha Sharma hires "widely respected" gaming industry analyst for strategy — the move helps "position Xbox for the future”
In her latest wave of Xbox leadership hires, CEO Asha Sharma has brought industry analyst Matthew Ball and two others into the fold at Microsoft.
The old Metro‑era Xbox 360 dashboard lives on as one fan recreates the classic experience on PC with impressive attention to detail
A fan project called DashX360 recreates the classic Xbox 360 Metro dashboard experience on PC, complete with Steam integration, social features, and a functional Xbox Guide.
Oh boy, it's real: the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 dev is making a new The Lord of the Rings RPG in Middle-earth — and a third KCD game is coming next year, too
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 developer Warhorse Studios is officially working on a The Lord of the Rings RPG, and also a new KCD game that's coming soon.