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'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats
Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm.
One in 20 child strip-searches 'didn't follow rules'
One in 20 child strip-searches by police were not compliant with legal codes of practice in England and Wales over five years, the Children’s Commissioner says.
Gaza threatens to divide Democrats as convention kicks off
The Democratic National Convention is set to begin as Gaza protests threaten a show of party unity.
Public urged to hand in zombie knives ahead of ban
Owners of the weapons will have four weeks from 26 August to surrender them to police.
Ukraine says it has destroyed second Russian bridge
Ukrainian forces continue their incursion into Russia's Kursk region, claiming destruction of a second bridge.
Why the skies turned red over the UK this weekend
Smoke from wildfires in north America has brought a "vivid" hue to skies above Britain ahead of a rare lunar phenomenon.
Edinburgh Fringe funniest joke: Simmons' sailing gag triumphs
A nautical one-liner has been named the funniest gag at the Fringe after being chosen from a shortlist by members of the public.
Laws on union strike threshold set to be scrapped
It is understood Labour plans to go ahead with a pledge to repeal the Trade Union Act.
Five motorcyclists killed in crashes near Derbyshire town
They were involved in two separate incidents near Buxton on Sunday morning, police say.
Grenfell Tower residents told to 'stay put for too long'
London Fire Brigade commissioner Andy Roe acknowledged this would have had “an impact on people’s decision making”.
India's schoolgirls are leading a silent cycling revolution
The most notable rise in cycling in India has occurred among rural schoolgirls, a study finds.
The Papers: 'Royal role models' and 'unforgettable' Alain Delon
Front pages include the Sussexes finishing their Colombia tour and tributes to the French actor Alain Delon.
Russians tell BBC they are worried and angry at Ukraine incursion
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg in Aleksin meets Russians wondering how Ukraine's incursion could have happened.
The six minute train journey that became a long legal nightmare
Sarah Cook was threatened with a £500 fine and prison for an unpaid ticket but she became a test case that could help thousands.
Brian May argues for better farm hygiene to protect badgers
Musician Brian May has led a 10-year study to combat bovine TB spread and help end badger culling.
Driver survives cardiac arrest on dual carriageway
Neville Owen became completely unresponsive after experiencing a cardiac arrest behind the wheel.
Brigitte Bardot leads tributes as French star Alain Delon dies aged 88
Brigitte Bardot says Delon's death has left a "huge void that nothing and no-one will be able to fill".
London Zoo removes Banksy work for 'safekeeping'
A nearby sign at the zoo now reads "Banksy woz ere" and offers an apology to disappointed fans.
Watch: Dramatic dust devils spotted in East of England
Footage of the weather phenomenon was captured in both Essex and Cambridgeshire.
Rider dies after crash in Manx Grand Prix qualifying
Louis O’Regan, 43, dies after a crash during the opening qualifying session, race organisers confirm.
Child dies after becoming unwell at trampoline park
Police Scotland say the alarm was raised at Flip Out on Southcroft Road, Rutherglen, before 11:00.
Five motorcyclists die in two crashes
The families have been informed, Derbyshire Police confirms.
'Treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats
Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked by a family-owned Scottish fishing firm.
Queen star's bovine TB research against badger cull
Musician Brian May has led a 10-year study to combat bovine TB spread and help end badger culling.
'For two seconds I lost my baby in the sea' - Sicily yacht survivor
Charlotte Golunski used all her strength to hold her baby above the surface of the water after the Bayesian yacht sank.
Rotherham pair among those jailed for rioting
Two men who were part of a mob targeting a Holiday Inn in Rotherham have been jailed for more than two years.
Woman killed and two hurt in stabbing
Police arrest a man after a woman dies and two others are seriously hurt in a knife attack in Gorton.
Women harmed by vaginal mesh in England get payout
More than 100 women who experienced complications have received payouts from manufacturers.
Michaela Coel reveals first TV show for four years
The 36-year-old will follow up her award-winning drama I May Destroy You with First Day On Earth.
Ukraine orders evacuation of eastern town as Russia gains
Officials said families with children living in Pokrovsk and surrounding villages would be forced to leave.
Outcry at sentence for man who raped and killed girl of 7
The Ethiopian girl's mother says she feels "lifeless" knowing the perpetrator may win his appeal.
Energy prices forecast to rise by 9% in October
A forecaster says bills will rise in the run-up to winter while experts say few cheap fixed deals exist.
Who is British tech tycoon Mike Lynch?
The co-founder of British tech firm Autonomy was once labelled the UK equivalent of Bill Gates.
Tinashe's Nasty named TikTok's song of the summer
The R&B anthem with the standout lyric 'match my freak' soundtracked 10 million videos.
Power, oil and a $450m painting - insiders on the rise of Saudi's Crown Prince
The Saudi royal, who vows to modernise his country, has faced accusations of human rights violations.
Ted Baker: What went wrong for the fashion label?
The brand known for its quirky advertising and signature floral prints is the latest casualty on the High Street.
What to expect from the 2024 Democratic National Convention
Prominent party leaders, celebrities and nearly 50,000 people will gather in Chicago for the DNC.
Funniest joke at Edinburgh Fringe: Mark Simmons' ship gag triumphs
A nautical one-liner has been named the funniest gag at the Fringe after being chosen from a shortlist by members of the public.
Top-grade unis soak up students, Ucas data shows
Universities asking for the highest entry grades have accepted more students so far this year than in 2023.
Talk show host Phil Donahue dies aged 88
Across a career spanning several decades, Donahue was considered the "king of daytime talk".
Woman admits being part of monkey torture network
A court heard Adriana Orme played a major role in an online group that paid for baby monkeys to be taken from their mothers.
Katie Price's TikTok income suspended, judge rules
The mother-of-five is due back in court later this month to answer more questions over her finances.
Woman killed and two hurt in stabbing
Police arrest a man after a woman dies and two others are seriously hurt in a knife attack in Gorton.
Doug Beattie quits as Ulster Unionist leader
A senior party colleague says Mr Beattie's decision to quit came as a shock.
Scottish government suspends meetings with Israel
Minister Angus Robertson had faced criticism over talks with the deputy ambassador to the UK.
Attacker jailed for 14 years after £50 row killing
The judge calls it a "vicious attack" which caused "terrible grief and immeasurable pain".
Bournemouth Echo
Teen girls reportedly sexually assaulted on Bournemouth beach
TWO teenage girls were reportedly sexually assaulted by a group of men on Bournemouth beach.
Investigation after 'more than 100 fish die' on beach
New Forest District Council urged visitors and residents to not bathe at Milford on Sea on August 16.
Man banned from visiting hunts or having birds
On September 26, 2023 over the course of two separate incidents, a member of the public was assaulted and another had equipment stolen from them.
Senior Dorset Police officer due in court with drink driving offence
Kessell has been charged with driving while over the prescribed legal alcohol limit and is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Friday 13 September 2024.
Council asks for donations of £2, £5 or £10
DONATIONS are being sought by BCP Council ahead of the Bournemouth Air Festival later this month.
Veterans half way through mammoth D-Day challenge
A group of veterans have successfully walked 40 miles in support of a vital service – with 40 more to go
Man 'bottled' during fight with another man
A MAN was bottled during a fight in Bournemouth.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash with car
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Bournemouth.
74m luxury superyacht spotted cruising into Poole Harbour
A SUPERYACHT to rival the condor was spotted stopping off in Poole this weekend.
Man makes big 'mis-steak' after being caught stealing from Tesco
A report was received at around 11.30am on Monday 19 August 2024 of a theft from Tesco Express in Bourne Avenue in Bournemouth.
Pictures: Stargazers spot rare supermoon
Stargazers had the chance to catch a rare supermoon in Dorset last night
Here are another 5 speed camera myths busted - Must speed cameras be visible?
From the '10% rule' to the distance they can catch you, there are a lot of myths surrounding them.
Residents evacuated after gas leak in Dorset town
Multiple fire engines are currently in Blandford after a crash caused a gas leak.
Two huge protests were 'safe and legal', senior officer says
Sunday's anti-immigration and counter anti-racism protest was entirely “safe and legal”, a senior police officer has said.
Man sent sexual messages to ‘12-year-old schoolgirl’ in undercover police sting
A MAN was caught having sexual conversations with a ‘12-year-old schoolgirl’, who turned out to be an undercover police officer.
Sandbanks ferry's booth won't move up Ferry Road to create 'toll road'
RUMOURS that the chain ferry will move its toll booth further up Ferry Road to effectively make its own ‘toll road’ are “nonsense”, its boss has said.
Rail passengers will face major disruptions to services in September
Rail passengers should prepare for significant disruption as train lines in the Southampton area will be closed for an entire weekend in September. South Western Railway has announced that from Saturday, September 28, to Sunday, September 29, the lines will be shut down for maintenance work. This closure will impact CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, and Southern services.
RNLI called to a swimmer spotted 600m off the shore in Bournemouth
Emergency services were called after a swimmer was seen 600m off Bournemouth Pier.
Man airlifted to hospital following medical incident
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance was deployed from its headquarters in Henstridge, Dorset, and landed at St Michael's Church of England Middle School in Wimborne.
Community group to hold litter pick ahead of air festival
A community group is set to hold a litter pick ahead of the air festival.
REVIEW: Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 2024
This friendly festival is very much growing organically into a four-day event with plenty of bands playing on a damp Thursday evening, including stalwarts Quinns Quinney and Rigmarollers.
Dorset beauty spot could 'become a victim of its own success’
‘Eye Bridge could become a victim of its own success’.
REVEALED: Council spent nearly £10million on this land
The 40-acres of empty land was bought for £14.65million in 2020.
Holidaymakers must take 'extra care' around Purbeck this summer
HOLIDAYMAKERS are being reminded to take extra care when visiting parts of Purbeck this summer.
New Forest hotel with 'area’s fanciest spa' among best UK Christmas hotel breaks
Lime Wood Hotel in Lyndhurst has been named among the best UK Christmas hotel breaks according to The Times
Language school 'to move into' former town centre bank
The former HSBC back in Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth closed in October last year after 130 years on the site, having first opened as Midland Bank in 1893.
When and how to see the seasonal blue moon that will be visible in UK skies tonight
A blue moon will be visible in UK skies tonight (August 19) - here's when and how you can see it.
What does a jellyfish sting look like and what should you do if you get stung?
Have you been stung by a jellyfish? - This is what a jellyfish sting looks like and what you should do if you get stung.
'Bring picnics and not barbecues when visiting Dorset this summer'
BRING picnics and not barbecues when visiting Dorset this summer.
AFC Bournemouth scores cybersecurity deal with ESET
AFC Bournemouth has appointed ESET as its official cybersecurity partner.
Bournemouth clubs and businesses gear up for YMCA's sleep out event
This year's edition of YMCA Bournemouth's annual fundraiser, BIG Sleep Easy, is set to take place in October.
Specialist care and education for vulnerable young people
Specialist care and education for vulnerable young people.
Will I get fined or prosecuted if I take my child out of school in England?
Here is what parents in England can expect if they routinely take their child out of school during term time.
How to tell the difference between adders, grass snakes and smooth snakes?
The RSPCA explains how to tell the difference between the three snakes native to the UK - the adder, grass snake and smooth snake.
What time do GCSE results come out on Thursday? What to know
Students collecting their GCSE results can usually do so from 8am on results day which this year is on August 22.
Formula 1
HALF TERM REPORT: Ferrari – A downturn in performance dampens spirits, but can they reach the top once again?
Standing as perhaps the most famous team in F1 history, the expectations on Ferrari to perform at their best are relentless year in, year out. While they have certainly improved on last year, 2024 has still been full of highs and lows for the Scuderia, going from emphatic race wins to team mate tussles and everything in between. Here’s the iconic team’s half term report…
Schooling his driving instructor, a passion for burgers and trying out politics – Getting to know the real Nico Hulkenberg
It’s time for Nico Hulkenberg to experience Getting to Know as we put a series of quickfire questions the Haas driver’s way. From amusing driving test tales to trusting Lewis Hamilton with his pet dog, and his appreciation for old-school F1 racers to a love of burgers, the German shares everything in the video player above and transcript below…
FORM GUIDE: Which teams and drivers are looking hot at the halfway mark of the season?
Max Verstappen had almost everything his own way early in 2024, winning five of the opening seven races and building a sizeable championship advantage, while Red Bull boasted a solid lead of their own. But just two more wins have followed for driver and team since then, with rivals making strides and a genuine title fight developing. So, who exactly has been trending in the right direction? As the F1 fraternity settles into the summer break, we take a closer look…
IT’S ALL TO DRIVE FOR: Get ready for a heart-pumping final half of the 2024 season
Formula 1 will be back with a bang this weekend, as the teams and drivers descend on Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix – as the second half of a thrilling 2024 F1 season roars back into life.
Horner predicts 'flat-out’ battle between top four F1 teams for next 18 months
Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes that there will be a “flat out” battle amongst the top four F1 teams across the next 18 months in the sport, with the gaps having continued to close as the 2024 season has progressed.
IT'S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix
Don’t worry everyone, the wait is over and Formula 1 is back this weekend with the return of racing after the August shutdown. And there have been a number of developments since the last race in Belgium, so here are a few talking points that are likely to be covered as the paddock reconvenes at Zandvoort.
Newey reveals how ‘one-hit wonder idiot’ moment stops him worrying over F1 future media speculation
Outgoing Red Bull technical chief Adrian Newey has explained how he is “relatively oblivious” to the noise around his future, with the wait to find out what the legendary Formula 1 designer will do next rumbling on.
Windows Central
Microsoft squashes Skype bugs and improves reliability, but how many people still use the app?
Microsoft shipped an update to Skype Insiders recently that improves reliability and removes bugs. The update also serves as a good chance to ask which communication apps you use in 2024.
My top 13 back-to-school tech deals compile affordable laptops and accessories to make your academic life easier than ever
Get ready to head back to school with my top picks of the best tech deals in categorized lists with quick links, and keep coming back for updated discounts!
Do you hate the new Outlook for Windows? An annoying bug causes the classic version to crash at launch, but Microsoft has issued a workaround
Microsoft 365 users have flagged an issue affecting classic Outlook, which is crashing. The issue is caused by corrupted server-based rules for the M365 email account, but the company has offered a temporary workaround.
If I were a student, I'd be going back to school with my Steam Deck as my main PC — here's how to kit it out for work and play
If you own a Steam Deck, and you're evaluating your back to school tech acquisitions, you might not have thought that your handheld can be your main PC for the new term. Here's how.
You can already save when preordering this upcoming JPRG, and I'm excited to be introduced to the legendary series
Visions of Mana is the next entry in a legendary JRPG series (and my introduction to the franchise), and it's currently on sale when preordering.
Don't go back to school without AI in your laptop — one of the best Copilot+ PCs is $300 off
HP's OmniBook X 14 is one of the first Copilot+ PCs to hit the market, offering a sleek and portable design with a high-res display. The Snapdragon X Elite ARM64 chip inside boasts a ton of power while sipping battery, making it an ideal choice for students heading back to school.
Gamers rejoice! Windows 11 will soon let you keep HDR off for games, but have it enabled for streaming videos.
Microsoft is putting the final touches on a new option for Windows 11 that gives you more control of when HDR is used. The feature lets you keep HDR on for video streaming even if HDR is disabled for other types of content.
This Xbox RPG is full of cats and pirates and may actually be one of my favorite games of the year
One of the more surprising games of the year for me has been Cat Quest III, a short and approachable RPG about cat pirates on a hunt for treasure.
Former Google boss bets on NVIDIA in the AI race: "When Microsoft did the OpenAI deal, it was the stupidest idea I’d ever heard"
While companies like Microsoft, OpenAI, and Google have enjoyed relative success in the category, former Google boss Eric Schmidt recently indicated that NVIDIA might be the biggest winner in the AI race because of the high demand for GPUs.
Laffgaff
A terminal moraine forms at the end of what geographical feature?
Glacier.
Toupee Search
My friend asked me if I knew where he could find a toupee. I said not off the top of my head.