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Starmer warns of 'chaos' amid speculation about challenge
Health Secretary Wes Streeting is thought to be plotting a Labour leadership challenge as early as Thursday.
Chris Mason: Big moment ahead for Streeting to decide whether to go for it
There is a big moment coming in the next 24 hours, for Sir Keir Starmer and for would-be challengers to the prime minister.
Government expands e-gate access to include younger children
Children aged eight and nine returning to the UK from abroad will be able to use e-gates from 8 July.
Higher Europe air fares 'inevitable', says industry head
Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high after the US and Israel's conflict with Iran.
Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel
Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.
Harry warns of 'deeply troubling' rise in antisemitism in UK
The Duke of Sussex says "legitimate protest" is important but people must be more "clear" about where they are aiming their anger.
Met Police prepares armoured vehicles and 4,000 officers for dual London protests
It comes as a Unite the Kingdom rally is taking place in central London on the same day as the annual Nakba march.
Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says
The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.
Chippy boss installing self-service tills as 'abrupt' customers query prices
Rhys McLoughlin says he does not think customers understand that "incoming prices are going up and up".
Netanyahu says he 'secretly visited' UAE during war with Iran
The UAE denied reports of the "alleged visit" and insisted relations between the two countries were not based on "unofficial arrangements".
Behind the scenes on Rivals season two: 'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!'
Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show as it returns.
The Papers: 'Wes, prime minister?' and 'My flare lady'
Health Secretary Wes Streeting dominates the front pages on Thursday, as Sir Keir Starmer tries to retain his premiership.
Why is Donald Trump visiting China now? BBC explains
Laura Bicker breaks down what could be on the agenda for the US president and China’s leader as they meet in Beijing.
Egg sandwiches and colouring book: Life in US quarantine after cruise
Jake Rosmarin tells the BBC what it's like inside the national quarantine unit where he and 14 other passengers are staying in Nebraska.
US commerce secretary details 'off-putting' interaction with Epstein in testimony
The commerce secretary spoke of three interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, including a visit to the financier's home and his island in the Caribbean.
Mass sex abuse allegations force closure of boarding school in Indonesia
The school's caretaker is thought to have abused as many as 50 female students, many of them orphans.
Farage faces standards probe into £5m gift from crypto billionaire
The probe will examine whether the Reform UK leader should have declared the gift from crypto billionaire.
Drug addiction counsellor sentenced in Matthew Perry's overdose death
The drug counsellor was one of five people accused of supplying ketamine to Perry and exploiting his drug addiction.
Passengers allowed to leave norovirus-hit cruise ship
Passengers on the ship showing no symptoms are allowed to leave, authorities say, after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal sickness.
Contact with British couple held in Iran cut off, family says
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, have been detained in Iran for more than a year.
Bournemouth Echo
‘Cheeky and kind’ three-year-old boy died after struck by van
A ‘cheeky and kind’ three-year-old boy died after he was struck by a van in a residential road.
Jim Davidson claims he's 'banned' from performing in Bournemouth
Jim Davidson has claimed he is “not allowed to play” in Bournemouth theatres— and has blamed the council for the ban. The controversial comedian, 72, made the accusations ahead of his adult pantomime, ‘Big Dick Whittington’, coming to Wimborne this June.
'Get back into school and start teaching' - 'baying mob' of striking teachers slammed
A parent of a schoolchild has said a "baying mob" of teachers protesting job cuts outside Corfe Hills School is negatively "affecting" children.
Woman left living in 'limbo' as demolition plans paused due to neighbour objections
A woman said she has been left living 'in limbo' after a supermarket chain's plans to demolish her home were halted following neighbour objections.
Bournemouth teen turns pageant win into mission for girls’ empowerment
An 18-year-old crowned Miss Teen Bournemouth is aiming to 'rewrite the story' for young women and help them with their ambitions.
'Its like building a house': Meet Poole artists building Sunseeker’s luxury yachts
From apprentices to production managers, the talented workforce behind Sunseeker International is helping build some of the world’s most luxurious performance motor yachts while also focusing on "sustainability and in-house manufacturing."
Man caught carrying kitchen knife in public place - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Furniture store to open in retail park later this month
A new furniture store is set to open its doors later this month.
Mobility scooter user defends controversial Poole cycle lanes
A mobility scooter user has leaped to the defence of the infamous cycle lanes in Poole— stating they’ve given him his “independence back”. Ernie Keene, 89, who has lived in the area his entire life, uses the lanes to visit his son and even go out on day trips.
Animal welfare volunteer claims she was pushed over by security guard
A volunteer campaigning for animal welfare was allegedly pushed to the ground by a security guard during a peaceful protest.
Bournemouth not named in list of top UK seaside towns to visit
Bournemouth has not been named in a round-up of the UK's best seaside towns to visit.
The sound every person raised in BCP remembers when entering New Forest
Revisit the bone-rattling sound that defined a generation of Southampton childhoods. Explore the nostalgia of the New Forest cattle grid Klaxon.
Oakhaven Walk from Sandbanks to Lymington returns this Saturday
The Oakhaven Walk will take place on May 16, and will raise funds for Oakhaven Hospice by following a stretch of the King Charles III England Coast Path.
New hybrid freight locomotive hauls first passenger train after gala appearance
The Class 99 hybrid made its debut at Dorset’s Swanage Railway during the heritage line’s annual Diesel Gala and Beer Festival.
6 pets at RSPCA Dorset dreaming of cosy new homes including 'sensitive' dog
A few pets at Dorset RSPCA branches in Ashley Heath and Dorchester are looking to find new homes in the county
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Trail to be held at Kingston Lacy in Dorset
Unleash your energy this May Half Term as the National Trust and Pokémon team up for the exclusive Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution Trail.
Defunct carnival remembered in photos from the 1980s
Although no longer running, the Daily Echo is taking a trip down memory lane to revisit the festivities of the 1980s.
Teen wins award for app to combat illegal fishing at national tech competition
A teen from Dorset has won an award in a national tech competition after creating an app that uses satellites and AI to help protect marine habitats from illegal fishing.
HMO with one parking space approved despite warnings of more problems
A controversial plan for a nine-bed HMO with only one parking space has been approved despite warnings it could worsen parking problems for neighbours.
Bournemouth school celebrates fourth consecutive gold school games award
Talbot Heath School in Bournemouth has been awarded the prestigious Gold School Games Mark for 2025–26 for the fourth consecutive year.
Arts University Bournemouth and Lush hosting innovative design exhibition
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is hosting a vibrant new exhibition, ‘Creating a Knot Wrap Revolution: The Art of Passing Forward’, with LUSH.
Over 45 winners crowned in new 'double header' Business Awards last week
Over 45 Winners were honoured at the 2026 Poole Business Awards and the 2026 Bournemouth Business Awards on May 7, at the Hermitage Hotel in Bournemouth.
Record number of people attend Dorset Chamber’s busiest business expo to date
Held by Dorset Chamber at AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium, the event attracted more than 500 visitors and featured 66 sold-out stands.
Bournemouth foodbank hub supporting local residents praised by MP
Bournemouth Foodbank at St Andrew’s Centre, praised by MP Tom Hayes, offers emergency food and support in Charminster to residents facing financial hardship.
"I drew on his strength": local woman completes charity walk in husband's memory
A Dorset woman has completed the mammoth 630-mile South West Coast Path walk in memory of her late husband— raising thousands of pounds for charity in the process. Jacqui Rix, 47, from Verwood, attempted the challenge from Minehead to Poole, after her husband George died of prostate cancer in March 2025.
Dorset student wins national Samsung competition's 'people's choice' award
Sophie, a student from Dorchester, was named the People’s Choice winner in Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow competition for her work on The PAI Project.
Bournemouth charity expands with inclusive vocational centre designed by interns
Bournemouth-based charity SAMEE is expanding its work with young people with complex needs and disabilities through the launch of a new vocational centre.
Travel boutique invites guests to Royal Caribbean Afternoon Tea next week
Westbourne's Agent Nouveau will host the Royal Caribbean Afternoon Tea event on Tuesday, May 19, from 2pm to 5pm.
Open call to visual artists to help create festive sanctuary at Dorset venue
Lighthouse Poole has issued an open call for its seasonal art exhibition, inviting artists at all career stages with a Dorset connection to submit work.
Former Cherries chairman Jeff Mostyn named patron at Dorset charity
AFC Bournemouth's longest-serving chairman, Jeff Mostyn, has been named patron of STARS Dorset, a sexual trauma charity in Dorset.
Bournemouth ranks among UK's best places for people trying to lose weight
Bournemouth has been named the fourth best place for people trying to lose weight in the Willpower Index 2026, a ranking developed by Phlo Clinic.
Dorset-based Garden Room Studio celebrates prestigious industry award
Poole-based The Garden Room Studio took home the Garden Design Studio trophy at the 2026 Pro Landscaper Business Awards.
Care workers and care providers in Dorset honoured at annual awards ceremony
Care workers and care providers from across Dorset have been recognised at the Dorset Care Association (DCA) annual awards event.
Spring Auto Jumble success at Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum
The Spring Auto Jumble at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum in New Milton saw strong trading, with more than 100 stalls and hundreds of visitors.
Dorset care home honours hospital staff for International Nurses' Day
Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne marked International Nurses Day on Tuesday, May 12 by delivering homemade cupcakes to nearby hospital staff.
Ferndown care home honours veterans with nostalgic VE Day street party
Heathland House in Ferndown hosted the event on May 8 in honour of VE Day, bringing together the community for a day of remembrance and celebration.
Dorset country park to host a packed programme of events this half-term
From May 15 to June 1, Durlston Country Park in Swanage is hosting lots of Springtime fun, including events and activity trails to keep everyone entertained!
Formula 1
Watch Round 7 of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship
Catch all the action from Round 7 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
Windows Central
The amazing Dark Souls 2 path tracing mod is now available to download — I'm shocked at how it makes the ugliest Dark Souls look like a modern game
A long-awaited path tracing mod for Dark Souls 2 has been released publicly, and gives FromSoftware's ARPG a massive graphical glowup.
"The Geekom Mini IT13 is a fantastic choice for people who just need a basic computer:" it's one of the best mini-PCs that's worth every penny
The Geekom IT13 still stands as one of the best mini-PCs we've tested for its reliable performance, large range of ports, and compact design that's currently enjoying a 30% discount sale
I hit the Windows 11 emoji picker bug that hides search and found a quick fix
Windows 11’s emoji picker can randomly break and lose its search box, leaving the feature almost unusable. The issue appears to be tied to how the UI loads, and when it happens, the picker won’t show any way to filter or find emojis. Fortunately, a quick trick reliably restores the search bar without restarting the system or digging through settings.
"I just find AI to be creatively soulless": Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic director Casey Hudson won't use AI because he's "really unimpressed with it"
Casey Hudson, director of the upcoming RPG Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, has noted its devs have no plans to use AI while making the game.
Dell SupportAssist is crashing some Windows 11 PCs, causing them to enter reboot loops. Here's how to stop it.
Dell SupportAssist is causing BSOD reboot loops on some Windows 11 PCs. Here’s how to disable or remove the crashing service.
“Dragging windows is finally easier”: I break down the Windows 11 tweak that quietly improves daily use
PowerToys adds Grab And Move to Windows 11, letting you drag and resize windows from anywhere using simple shortcuts.
"A welcome change:" Xbox’s new update is making achievements feel meaningful again — thanks to Gamerscore badges
Xbox’s latest Insider update introduces tiered Gamerscore badges, a new boot animation, and improved library filters as Microsoft continues refining the Xbox experience.
Start your engines, Xbox's Forza Horizon 6 release dates, launch times, and Early Access is upon us — here's when it comes out, and how to play early
Forza Horizon 6 is releasing in under a week, and ahead of its arrival, Xbox and Playground Games have announced its official release dates and launch times.
Xbox mode got overshadowed by this awesome new addition to Windows 11 in the latest Patch Tuesday update
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update enables haptic "bumps" for compatible mice and adds a console-inspired Xbox mode for PC gamers.