BBC News
Reeves to axe projects to plug budget black hole
The chancellor is set to outline immediate cuts worth billions of pounds to plug shortfall.
Chris Mason: Politics roars back in blame game over funding
Expect a pretty noisy argument when the new chancellor addresses the House of Commons, the BBC's Chris Mason writes.
Woman dies after attack while walking dog
Anita Rose dies in hospital four days after being found unconscious on a track in her village.
Rocket strike puts Israel and Hezbollah on brink of all-out war
Fears mount that the deadly attack on the occupied Golan Heights could trigger a major conflict.
Venezuela's Maduro declared winner in disputed vote
Election officials say the president has an unassailable lead but the opposition vows to contest the result.
Mum's school CCTV plea after autistic son attacked
Charlotte's son was attacked repeatedly by a teaching assistant while he was at school.
Kemi Badenoch announces bid to become Tory leader
The 44-year-old promises to return her party to "first principles" including a focus on sovereignty.
Complex life on Earth may be much older than thought
Scientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than previously believed.
Inquiry after police appear to join Gaelic football celebrations
The police say they have launched an internal investigation into video footage of officers taking part in celebrations.
Family of kicked man concerned for hurt officers
The family say anyone who broke the law during the melee at an airport should face due process.
'Contender, ready!' - original voice of Gladiators dies at 92
Scottish sports coach John Anderson appeared in the show's original ITV run from1992 to 2000 and in its 2008 Sky revamp.
Parisians’ Olympic spirit not dampened – but grumbles remain
The vibrant opening ceremony and a flurry of French medals seem to have put paid to pre-Games gloom.
Olympics commentator axed over sexist remark
Bob Ballard was referencing the Australian women's swimming team who had won gold in a freestyle relay.
The Papers: GPs threaten 'standstill' and 'silver for Peaty'
Monday's papers focus on GPs threatening industrial action and Adam Peaty narrowly missing a gold medal.
'Not every Norwegian feels guilty but many do'
Norway's oil wealth has made it one of the world's richest countries, but some feel bad about it.
Timing, luck or talent - what makes a billionaire?
Are billionaires good or bad for society - or simply very very rich? The BBC's Simon Jack investigates.
The 'upside-down' sex life of a rare Indian frog revealed
In India, a species of frogs mate and lay their eggs while upside down, a new study has found.
Matt and Emma Willis on a 'very British' Love is Blind
Love is Blind is finally hitting the UK - and Matt and Emma Willis are the British version of the Lacheys.
Lebanon fears new phase in Hezbollah-Israel fighting
Israel has warned Hezbollah will "pay a heavy price" following the rocket strike on Golan Heights.
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.
Surfer puts brave face on loss of leg to shark
Almost a week after Kai McKenzie loses his limb, he writes on his socials: “Spot something missing? Hahah."
Mum jailed for forcing daughter into fatal marriage
Sakina Muhammad Jan is the first person in Australia to be jailed over its forced marriage laws.
Man at graduation ceremony 41 years after parrot sparks rent row
A man attends graduation 41 years late after being banned by his university over unpaid rent.
Thousands greet Armagh squad after All-Ireland win
The Armagh GAA team, who won the All-Ireland final receive a rapturous welcome from fans on Sunday night.
The TV antiques expert 'flying a flag' for women
Irita Marriott, who stars in a new TV show, says she is one of only a few women to own auction houses.
Obituary: Edna O'Brien, the writer whose novels created scandal and were banned
Edna O'Brien will always be known as the controversial Irish novelist who scandalised Catholic Ireland.
Olympics commentator axed over sexist remark
Bob Ballard was referencing the Australian women's swimming team who had won gold in a freestyle relay.
Mum's school CCTV plea after autistic son attacked
Charlotte's son was attacked repeatedly by a teaching assistant while he was at school.
There is no help – final message of woman with ME
Edina Slayter-Engelsman returned to The Netherlands to end the “unbearable suffering” of living with ME.
Prison self-harm incidents more than double
Figures reveal across Welsh prisons, there was a self-harming incident on average every two hours.
The TV antiques expert 'flying a flag' for women
Irita Marriott, who stars in a new TV show, says she is one of only a few women to own auction houses.
'Contender, ready!' - original voice of Gladiators dies at 92
Scottish sports coach John Anderson appeared in the show's original ITV run from1992 to 2000 and in its 2008 Sky revamp.
Two cars crash on A1 during safety report filming
A BBC news item was being filmed over part of the A1 when the collision took place.
Four dead in motorbike crashes in one day
Three riders died in a crash in the Scottish Borders, and a woman died a short time later in Argyll.
Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
The former BBC News presenter will appear in court on Wednesday.
Junior doctors offered 22% pay rise in deal to end strike action
If accepted, it would spell an end to a long-running dispute which has seen the cancellation of hundreds of thousands of appointments.
Far-right campaigner Tommy Robinson leaves UK on eve of court case
A senior judge issues an arrest warrant for him after he boarded a Eurotunnel train on Sunday night.
Jeremy Bowen: Golan attack leaves border war's unspoken rules in tatters
How Israel retaliates could determine whether the conflict stays limited or explodes into something much worse.
Health alert for England as temperatures of 32C forecast
The hottest day of the year in the UK could be recorded on Tuesday before thunderstorms roll in
Prison officer admits sex with inmate in cell
Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, was charged after a video of the incident went viral on social media.
Man arrested over suspected French railway vandalism
Police sources told local media the 28-year-old was found acting suspiciously near a railway site.
Six-week abortion ban takes effect in Iowa
More than one in three US women now live in a state that has restricted abortion access since 2022.
Puberty blockers ban is lawful, says High Court
Ban on puberty blockers introduced by last government using emergency legislation was lawful, High Court rules.
Choreographed celebrations in Venezuela as Maduro claims win
Maduro's supporters are jubilant but the opposition is demanding proof of the voting numbers.
How do hot weather health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
Peak District beauty spot sees mass brawl
Mobile phone footage shows sticks being waved and punches thrown at the stepping stones in Dovedale.
Dog walker dies four days after attack
Anita Rose dies in hospital four days after being found unconscious on a track in her village.
Thousands hit by N Korea floods as Kim calls 'emergency'
A photograph taken by state media shows Kim Jong Un travelling through a flooded area in a Lexus.
Wrexham striker appears in Ryan Reynolds' new film
Wrexham striker Paul Mullin has made a surprising cameo in Ryan Reynolds' new film, Deadpool and Wolverine.
Badenoch announces Tory leader bid as Braverman says she will not run
The 44-year-old promises to return her party to "first principles" including a focus on sovereignty.
Border zone at Dover to be expanded ahead of new EU rules
The port plans to change the location of passport control for passengers arriving to board ferries.
Deadpool & Wolverine beats box office record
Ryan Reynolds says the film's success is "kind of hard to process".
Eight hurt in knife attack at children's dance workshop
Eight people are taken to hospital, including Alder Hey, who declares a "major incident".
Police road safety appeal after four die in motorbike crashes
Three riders died in a crash in the Scottish Borders, and a woman died a short time later in Argyll.
Huw Edwards charged with making indecent images of children
The former BBC News presenter will appear in court on Wednesday.
People unwell after woman approaches them with bag
A cordon is in place as two people are taken to hospital with breathing difficulties and itchy eyes.
Southport stabbings - what we know so far about attack
A boy, 17, was arrested after at least eight people were injured in a "horror movie" knife attack in Southport.
Winter fuel payments scrapped for millions
Rachel Reeves says there is a "black hole" in the public finances due to "unfunded" overspends by the previous government.
Trump to be interviewed by FBI in shooting investigation
New messages suggest the 20-year-old gunman was on the radar of law enforcement earlier than thought.
Israeli protesters enter army base after soldiers held over Gaza detainee abuse
The Sde Teiman base has been at the centre of reports of serious abuses against Palestinians from Gaza.
'Fire devils' spotted as California fire doubles in size
Firefighters battle a growing wildfire, the largest blaze in California this year.
School strikes 'now unlikely' after 5.5% pay offer
Unions call it a 'positive start' to restoring teacher wages, which have fallen in real terms since 2010.
Rachel Reeves's spending audit at-a-glance
The chancellor has accused the Tories of hiding a £22bn overspend, as she lays out spending cuts.
Hezbollah, Israel and the Golan Heights: What is happening and why?
A deadly strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has escalated fears of a new war.
Tiffany Haddish defends Zimbabwe video after backlash
The actress says she had been been misled about Africa and thought there was "war everyday".
Far-right campaigner Tommy Robinson leaves UK on eve of court case
A senior judge issues an arrest warrant for him after he boarded a Eurotunnel train on Sunday night.
Tories unveil yellow cards for leadership race
The six leadership candidates will get a warning and public dressing down if they personally attack rivals.
Prison officer admits sex with inmate in cell
Linda De Sousa Abreu, 30, was charged after a video of the incident went viral on social media.
How will the government change the way private school fees are taxed?
The Kings Speech confirmed that the government will change the way private school fees are taxed.
Huge homecoming for Armagh's GAA heroes
The Orchard County defeated Galway on Sunday to lift the Sam Maguire cup for a second time.
Bournemouth Echo
Work to begin on 'Dorset Metro' concept this summer
Work on a potential ‘Dorset Metro’ that will provide greater rail links across Bournemouth and the surrounding area will begin this summer.
Wareham: Two barbershops raided by immigration enforcement
Two barbershops were raided by immigration officials.
Fundraiser for father and son after Townsend flat fire
A FUNDRAISER has been set up for a father and son who lost their home and all their belongings in a ‘suspicious’ fire.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is in 'housing crisis'
Labour councillors have said there is a “housing crisis” in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
New Forest: Construction work on 200 new homes begins
CONSTRUCTION work on nearly 200 homes has started in the New Forest.
Blue's Duncan James shares Dorset memories ahead of Poole show
BLUE will be bringing ‘all the hits’ when they perform in Poole later this year.
List shows more than 2,000 Bournemouth businesses in distress
More than 2,000 businesses in Bournemouth are in ‘significant’ financial distress, new figures show.
Dorset hospice cheer on 'inspiring' woman with disability
She was born with muscular dystrophy and malignant hypothermia, two serious conditions that affect her day-to-day life.
Poole's Labour MP vows to do 'whatever he can' for town
Poole's first ever Labour MP has vowed to do “whatever he can” to “repay the faith that the people of Poole” put in him.
Where to donate crutches in Bournemouth for Gaza relief
YMCA Bournemouth is supporting a campaign to provide walking aids for Gaza.
In The Dock: appearances at Poole Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Bournemouth incident: Emergency services block off road
EMERGENCY services are at the scene of an ongoing incident in Bournemouth this morning.
CCTV: Jet ski parts stolen from Bournemouth driveway
Parts of a jet ski were stolen from a driveway in Bournemouth.
Concerns GP strikes could bring the NHS to a standstill
GPs in England are voting on whether to take strike action following new a contract for GP service in the region.
Emergency services called to medical incident in Bournemouth
A LARGE emergency response was seen in Bournemouth after reports of a man needing medical attention.
Motorists see long delays after crash on A31
One lane is closed and queueing traffic due to a crash on the A31 Eastbound before Fritham turn off.
Train disruption expected until the end of the day
Due to a points failure at Brockenhurst some lines towards Bournemouth are blocked.
Lane blocked on Wessex Way
Police assist a broken down vehicle on Castle Lane East
Thunderstorms across Dorset as weather warning issued
THUNDERSTORMS are expected to bring an abrupt end to the sunshine later this week.
Two people seriously injured after Wimborne crash
TWO people have been left with serious injuries after a crash destroyed two cars in Wimborne.
Road blocked in Wimborne after serious crash
Cranborne Road in Wimborne is blocked by police Officers are attending a 'serious crash' More details to follow
Dorset Police take part in Op Galileo to tackle poaching
Officers from Dorset Police have been taking part in a national operation targeting poachers in in the county
In The Dock: appearances at Poole Magistrates' Court
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Bournemouth cafe closed as forensics called to investigate
A FIRE tore through a Bournemouth cafe overnight.
Man 'punched in face' leaving him with fractured jaw
A MAN was “punched in the face” leaving him with a fractured jaw and broken glasses.
Diver airlifted to hospital after rescue off Weymouth coast
A diver was airlifted to hospital after falling ill on a vessel off the coast of Weymouth.
CCTV: Burglar steals woman's handbag while she sleeps
A BURGLAR stole a woman’s handbag from her home while she was asleep inside.
'What a shame, what a loss' - Co-op store to close
The Co-op on Lymington Road, Highcliffe will close its doors on September 14.
Dorset woman arrested for Just Stop Oil protest at Gatwick Airport
A WOMAN from Dorset has reportedly been arrested after Just Stop Oil environmentalist group staged a protest at Gatwick Airport.
Bicycle and Garmin accessories stolen in Corfe Mullen
A BIKE along with Garmin accessories were stolen from a property in Corfe Mullen.
Bikes stolen after garage broken into in Poole
THREE bikes have been stolen from a garage in Poole with police appealing for witnesses.
Rachel Reeves announces 'painful' public spending cuts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has made an announcement outlining 'painful' spending cuts.
Fire service respond to a caravan fire near in Hurn
A large plume of black smoke was seen rising in Bournemouth.
Heath fire breaks out at Winfrith Newburgh near Wool
Aproximately 50 firefighters have been deployed to put out a large heath fire in Dorset.
Emergency services called to assist a person off Avon Beach
Emergency services were called to assist a person who had got into difficulty off the coast of Christchurch.
Government
Regulated and Other Activities (Mandatory Reporting of Child Sexual Abuse) Bill [HL]
A Bill to mandate those providing and carrying out regulated or other activities with responsibility for the care of children to report known and suspected child sexual abuse; to protect mandated reporters from detriment; to create a criminal offence of failing to report prescribed concerns; and for connected purposes.
Lithium-ion Battery Safety Bill [HL]
A Bill to make provision regarding the safe storage, use and disposal of lithium-ion batteries; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
What the teams said – Race day in Belgium
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix from Spa-Francorchamps.
Norris left frustrated by ‘embarrassing’ moment that ‘ruined my chances’ in Belgian GP
Lando Norris could not hide his disappointment after a challenging Belgian Grand Prix that saw the McLaren driver finish two places lower than he started, having dropped from P4 to P6.
Wolff apologises to Russell after Mercedes ‘mistake’ leads to Belgian GP disqualification
Toto Wolff has offered his reaction to George Russell’s disqualification from the Belgian Grand Prix, saying Mercedes “can only apologise” to their driver.
Piastri admits he thought he could catch Mercedes in Belgium as he praises McLaren for making 'inroads' on Red Bull
Oscar Piastri has admitted that he was hopeful of being able to catch the Mercedes pair as he chased them down during the latter stages of the Belgian Grand Prix, but the McLaren driver remains happy with his team continuing to cut into Red Bull’s lead.
‘We have work to do’ – Verstappen acknowledges dominant days are 'behind' Red Bull despite 'positive' Belgian GP
Max Verstappen has conceded Red Bull's days of dominance are "behind" them as he was unable to challenge for Belgian Grand Prix victory after starting P11 due to his grid penalty.
FIA post-race press conference – Belgium
1. George Russell (Mercedes), 2. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes), 3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
F1 NATION: A successful weekend for Mercedes despite the disappointment of Russell's disqualification – it’s our Belgian GP review
ANALYSIS: How Williams won out over Sauber and Alpine to secure Sainz – and what it means for the rest of the driver market
Carlos Sainz has finally released some pressure in the driver market by choosing his ride for 2025, the Spaniard committing his future to James Vowles’s rebuild project at Williams. With other offers on the table, why did he choose the iconic British team and what does it mean for the rest of the driver market?
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Win the chance to have your name on the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Chequered flag, and a piece of the memorabilia sent to you.
Sainz signs for Williams as Spaniard's F1 future is confirmed
Carlos Sainz has signed for Williams, ending speculation surrounding his F1 future.
Perez says he's 'had enough of the speculation’ on Red Bull future as he looks back on ‘really bad race’ in Belgium
Sergio Perez has said he's had "enough of the speculation" around his Red Bull future as he reacted to a "really bad race" in the Belgian Grand Prix.
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority becomes Official Partner of Formula 1
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has become an Official Partner of Formula 1, strengthening the relationship between F1 and the city ahead of the second Las Vegas Grand Prix in November.
EXPLAINED: Why Russell was stripped of Belgian GP victory, the rule that was broken and how it could have happened
George Russell looked to have pulled off the most sensational of victories with a drive so good, his boss Toto Wolff called him the “Tyre Whisperer”. However, the stewards stripped him of the win after the race. Why did they do that? What rule was broken? And what was the reaction?
Vowles has his ‘heart set’ on signing Sainz as he says ‘odds are in my favour’ for Williams to secure him
The fate of Carlos Sainz has been a hot topic all season long, every since Ferrari announced the signing of Lewis Hamilton all the way back in January. And James Vowles once again stated that the Spaniard remains his number one target as he seeks to fill the second seat at Williams next year alongside Alex Albon.
MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: How Verstappen was seriously compromised in Spa as he attempted to recover from his grid penalty
Max Verstappen’s fifth place finish (fourth after George Russell’s disqualification), from his penalised P11 on the grid after setting the fastest time in qualifying, illustrates the helter-skelter nature of his Spa weekend.
Hamilton left with 'mixed feelings' over Belgian GP win as Russell reacts to ‘heartbreaking’ disqualification
Total jubilation for Mercedes in the wake of an unexpected 1-2 in Belgium soon turned to despair when George Russell was disqualified from the race for a technical breach – promoting Lewis Hamilton to the race win.
5 Winners and 5 Losers from Belgium – Who ended the first half of the year on a high?
George Russell went from winner to loser inside an hour after the chequered flag as the Mercedes driver had his Belgian Grand Prix race victory taken away because of infringement discovered in post-race scrutineering. While he’ll head into the summer break wondering what might have been – others will switch into vacation mode with a spring in their step. Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from Spa.
EXCLUSIVE: Late nights, secret meetings and colossal contracts – James Vowles on how he signed Sainz
It’s been a heck of a chase – but after eight months or so, Williams Team Principal James Vowles finally got the driver he really wanted when he signed Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz alongside Alex Albon on a multi-year deal.
Windows Central
Passwords disappear for millions of Windows users thanks to Google
It's not a great month for tech as 15 million Windows users found themselves without their passwords for 18 hours thanks to a bug in Google Password Manager
Starfield's 'Shattered Space' expansion hasn't launched yet, but we may already know the name for the next DLC in 2025
Starfield's upcoming expansion is called Shattered Space, but the expansion after that might've just been outed. Is the 2025 Starfield expansion called 'Starborn'? It certainly seems so right now.
After two decades, I'm finally installing World of Warcraft — here's what excites me the most about The War Within expansion
World of Warcraft’s tenth expansion, The War Within, is fast approaching and is bringing a slew of monumental gameplay changes and additions to Blizzard’s iconic MMORPG. Here are the top features we’re looking forward to most in World of Warcraft: The War Within.
Missed Amazon's 36% OFF Xbox Series X|S Seagate storage card deal? Lucky you — it's back!
The Xbox Series X|S Seagate storage cards are pretty pricy, at least usually. Thanks to this renewed offer, you can grab 2TB for 36% off, once again.
Xbox Mobile Store for games may be launching soon
The Xbox Mobile Store for games might be launching soon, per a new web page that thanks players for signing up for the Xbox Insiders program.
This breakthrough tech could solve Microsoft's AI power consumption woes and is 1,000x more energy-efficient
Researchers have developed a new prototype chip dubbed computational random-access memory (CRAM) that could scale down AI's power-hungry demands by over 1,000 times, translating to 2,500x energy savings in one of the simulations shared.
Intel's 13th and 14th Gen CPU instability damage is irreversible, and it can happen to way more chips than we thought
More of Intel's beleaguered 13th Gen Raptor Lake and 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh processors are prone to damage than first thought, but no recall is planned. Here's what you need to know about Intel's microcode issues.
Like me, you might not have known this handy Windows 11 clipboard terminal trick for PowerShell and WSL
It's always fun to learn a new terminal trick, and this one helps you pipe command outputs directly to the Windows clipboard whether you're in PowerShell, Command Prompt or WSL.
AMD delays its Ryzen 9000 desktop processors, but it's for a more trivial reason than Intel's ongoing 13th/14th Gen disaster
An unfortunate "short delay" hits AMD's upcoming Ryzen 9000 Series desktop processors, but it could be a lot worse as its Intel rivals suffer ongoing backlash with their own processor problems.
ChatGPT gets a voice, but only a 'small group of users' will get to hear it at launch for a $20 monthly subscription
OpenAI will ship Voice Mode to ChatGPT later this week to ChatGPT Plus users, meaning you'll need to pay a $20 monthly subscription for access.
Is Black Myth: Wukong coming to Xbox?
Black Myth: Wukong looks to be one of 2024's biggest games, but is it coming to Xbox? Here's what we know.
Why buy the expensive ROG Ally X when you could get the original gaming handheld for literally half the price?
The new ASUS ROG Ally X is a whopping $800, but right now you can get the original (still amazing) ROG Ally for literally half the price and still play your favorite games.
Laffgaff
The Mock Turtle is a character in which book?
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Medieval Soldier
We argued all day over what to call a medieval soldier. But it was getting late so we called it a knight.
Itsfoss
7 Amazing Things You Can Do with a Linux Home Server
Your Linux home server is more capable than you think!