The News - Tuesday, 20 August 2024

BBC News

Morgan Stanley bank boss Jonathan Bloomer among missing in Sicily yacht disaster

Jonathan Bloomer is one of the six people missing after Monday's disaster, Sicily's Civil Protection says.

Who is British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, feared lost at sea?

The co-founder of British tech firm Autonomy was once labelled the UK equivalent of Bill Gates.

Security fence breached by Gaza war protesters at Democratic convention

A security fence was breached but most demonstrators taking to Chicago's streets remained peaceful.

Supermoon lights up the sky around the world

The supermoon - also a blue moon - doesn't actually turn blue but it glowed red in some places due to wildfire smoke.

King Charles III £1 coin enters circulation

The coins celebrate the King's love of nature, with the reverse side featuring a pair of bees.

I was pawn in chess game, says teen swapped for Putin hitman

The 19-year-old describes his arrest, surviving Russian jail and being part of the recent prisoner swap.

Reservoir Dogs actor Madsen arrested on domestic violence charge

The Reservoir Dogs star is alleged to have pushed his wife and locked her out of their home.

I never thought I'd get home, gay man arrested in Qatar says

A British-Mexican man arrested in Qatar has given his first interview since returning home.

Rocket engine explodes during test at Shetland spaceport

The test was carried out by a German firm who hope to launch the UK's first vertical rocket into orbit.

'I was addicted to smoking Spice vapes at school'

A teenager shares how he became addicted after trying the drug in a vape with school friends.

'My family died in front of my eyes’: Harrowing tales from a Myanmar massacre

The BBC has spoken to survivors to piece together the attack on civilians earlier this month.

Ayling-Ellis 'excited' to make history as TV host

The former Strictly winner says it is a "great opportunity to show what disabled people can do".

The Papers: 'Yacht horror' and 'Queen said Trump was very rude'

The front pages are dominated by the news that a tycoon and his daughter are missing after a yacht sank in Sicily.

'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.

How sinking of luxury yacht off Sicily unfolded

The Bayesian yacht was sunk by a sudden and powerful storm in the early hours of Monday morning.

Hillary Clinton says it's time Kamala Harris broke 'glass ceiling'

Women in politics say much has changed since Ms Clinton ran for office in 2016 - but is it enough?

How does the GCSE grading system work?

The 9-1 grading system for GCSEs began in 2017 in England.

Mother and baby home compensation cut-off 'insulting'

Survivors are encouraging people with knowledge of the institutions to take part in a public consultation.

Woman killed and two hurt in stabbing

The woman, named locally as Alberta Obinim, died at the scene in Gorton while two others are in hospital.

GP deemed unfit to practise because she joined climate protests

Dr Diana Warner believes her actions were justified for the sake of public health.

Drone swarms could stop wildfires, researchers say

UK researchers hope swarms of up to 30 aircraft using AI could put out flames before they spread.

I've stayed near hospital for years in case I get a kidney

Grant Anderson has never ventured very far since 2020 for fear of missing out on a transplant.

What did Prince Harry and Meghan’s colourful Colombia trip achieve?

The couple's South America visit was an attempt to still show their influence on the world stage.

London City Airport passenger cap to rise by 2.5m

Under plans signed off by the new Labour government, City Airport will see more morning flights.

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.

Mother and baby home compensation cut-off 'insulting'

Survivors are encouraging people with knowledge of the institutions to take part in a public consultation.

Rocket engine explodes during test at Shetland spaceport

The test was carried out by a German firm who hope to launch the UK's first vertical rocket into orbit.

Woman sent home by hospital died with blood clot

Jade Ellis's children are awarded £160,000 in compensation after she died in her son's arms.

What might have caused Sicily yacht to sink

As the rescue operation continues off the Italian coast, questions remain as to why the superyacht sank.

King Charles meets survivors of Southport knife attack

King Charles travelled to the Merseyside town following the stabbings that killed three girls.

Convention spotlight shines on Biden – with speech he never wanted to give

The president lauded Kamala Harris and said he gave his "heart and soul to this nation”.

Twelve killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school, civil defence says

Israel's military says it targeted a Hamas command and control centre inside the Gaza City school.

Man jailed for shouting at police dog and using racist slurs

Several men who participated in a riot in Rotherham outside a hotel were also given lengthy prison sentences.

UK holidaymakers face €7 EU visa waiver next summer

Travellers will have to pay €7 for a visa waiver every three years or until their passport expires.

Disney drops bid to stop allergy death lawsuit over Disney+ terms

The firm had argued the case should go to arbitration because of its streaming service's small print.

Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

Panama starts returning migrants on US-funded flights

The United States is paying for flights taking US-bound migrants back to South America.

Pensioners urged to claim as winter fuel support cut

Nearly a million people eligible for pension credit do not claim, also excluding them from energy bill help.

Who is missing and who survived after Sicily sinking?

Six people are still missing after the British-flagged superyacht Bayesian sank during freak weather.

Doctor: Bayesian 'capsized within a few minutes'

Survivors of the Bayesian say the ship "capsized within a few minutes", according to a doctor treating them.

Yacht tragedy leaves Sicilian port reeling as divers search wreck

Divers trained to work in small spaces are flown in but strong winds are making conditions harder.

Teen swapped for Putin hitman says he was pawn in chess game

The 19-year-old describes his arrest, surviving Russian jail and being part of the recent prisoner swap.

Jade saw drugs kill family and friends - then they took her life too

The 34-year-old, who told her story to BBC News last year, was found dead in a flat in Glasgow in March.

Ayling-Ellis 'excited' to make history as TV host

The former Strictly winner will become the first deaf person to host live sports coverage on TV.

How does the GCSE grading system work?

The 9-1 grading system for GCSEs began in 2017 in England.

Scotland's drug deaths still worst in Europe after 12% rise

Data for 2023 revealed that 1,172 people died - an increase of 121 on the previous 12 months.

Hostages' bodies found in Gaza tunnels, says IDF

Five of their deaths had already been confirmed by Israel, though it was thought one could still be alive.

Man stung 160 times after wasps invade his home

Andrew Powell says he hasn't been able to sleep because of the pain since he was attacked in his home.

Train superfan, 5, becomes rookie driver

Daniel from Wigan is invited to Avanti West Coast's training centre to test drive his favourite trains.

Somerset House begins phased reopening after fire

More than 100 fire crews responded to a blaze at the former stately home on Saturday.

Controlled explosion at County Down WW2 bomb site

Military experts had constructed a sand-filled structure around the device.

Singer Chappell Roan calls out fans' 'creepy behaviour'

The Good Luck, Babe! singer shares two TikToks saying what she's experienced isn't "normal".

Migrants screamed for help from van, jury told

Anas Al Mustafa is accused of smuggling seven people into the UK in a van on a cross-Channel ferry.

Controlled explosion at Newtownards WW2 bomb site

Military experts had constructed a sand-filled structure around the device.

Scotland's drug deaths still worst in Europe after 12% rise

Data for 2023 revealed that 1,172 people died - an increase of 121 on the previous 12 months.

No false hopes on Tata jobs, says Starmer

Keir Starmer denies giving workers "false hope" before closure of last Port Talbot blast furnace.

Bournemouth Echo

Parking wars as Bournemouth Airport 'ruthlessly crushes competition' for spaces

BOURNEMOUTH Airport has been accused of ‘ruthlessly trying to crush competition’ for car parking.

Worker died in crash when ‘stopping to urinate’ between lorry’s axles

A workman was crushed to death under a lorry after he ‘stopped to urinate'.

Concrete plant cements itself in Dorset's history books with new idea

DRIVE-throughs seem to pop up everywhere at the moment – whether it be for coffees, a burger or even a Greggs.

Mother and son chronicle a decade long battle with anorexia through a podcast

A man has documented his ten-year battle with anorexia since being discharged from St Ann’s eating disorder unit.

In The Dock: Man ‘stripped completely naked’ in public

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Rebuild of fire-destroyed church given the green light

A project to rebuild a fire-destroyed church has been given the green light.

'I was about to get married when I was diagnosed with the disease my mum died of'

A BOURNEMOUTH woman was about to get married when she was diagnosed with the same disease her mum died of.

New Bournemouth MP resigns councillor seat in Westminster

Bournemouth West’s newly elected MP has resigned her seat as a councillor in London.

Young sailors conquer channel in overnight race

Hundreds of children in 13 yachts sailed from Guernsey to Poole to celebrate the RNLI’s 200th anniversary.

Deer put down after being caught in barbed wire fencing

Vets at Moyles Court Wildlife Rescue rushed to the animal’s aid but the damage to its leg once freed, was unrepairable.

Technology given spotlight at Dorset conference

TECHNOLOGY was given to spotlight during an event at Bournemouth and Poole College last week.

Social media favourite to attend popular Purbeck festival

YOUNG farmer and social media favourite Sophie Gregory will be ‘going live’ at this year’s Planet Purbeck Festival.

Positive-thinking woman celebrates turning 100

A Ringwood care home resident who always looks on the bright side of life has celebrated her 100 birthday.

Young carers gifted five-day music course

FREEMASONS have offered support for young carers from Bournemouth and Poole.

Project manager wins prestigious award for work at new housing development

A PROJECT manager has been recognised for his work at a Ferndown development.

New café applies to sell alcohol

A NEW Alice in Wonderland inspired café has applied to sell alcohol.

Couples invited to free wedding open day at Compton Acres

A VILLA in Poole is to hold an open day for its wedding services this autumn.

Ferndown coach operator in final for industry award

A FERNDOWN-based coach operator has reached the finals of an industry awards ceremony.

Care home residents enjoy beach themed party

RESIDENTS at a Poole care home spent an afternoon basking in the sunshine as they enjoyed a beach themed party.

First £1 coins to feature King Charles III enter circulation - have you got one?

Collectors have been encouraged to look out for the historic addition to the nation’s change.

Man punched and glassed outside eatery in late night assault

Officers have issued CCTV images of men they would like to speak to in connection with an assault.

Man accused of murdering woman on seafront due to give plea

THE man accused of murdering a woman on Bournemouth seafront is due to give his plea next month.

Discounted retail store to close after 50 years

A DISCOUNTED retail store is set to close after more than 50 years of trade in Wimborne.

Road cleared after crash involving two cars

Motorists are having to divert from the area while emergency services deal with the incident.

Derren Brown brings his mind control skills to Bournemouth next year

Derren Brown, an award-winning master of psychological illusion will be entertaining audiences for four nights of magic next August.

Poole shop saved after CTD Tiles falls into administration

Business administrators said that 268 workers were made redundant after the collapse.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with car

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with potentially serious injuries after a collision with a car.

Council rule on plans for swimming pools and holiday lets

SWIMMING pools and holiday lets feature in planning decisions for Purbeck and East Dorset – decided in recent days by Dorset Council.

Town mayor pays tribute to Jon Egging on 13th anniversary of his death

Flt Lt Egging died when his Hawk aircraft crashed shortly after a Red Arrows display at the 2011 Bournemouth Air Festival.

Car collided with wall on busy Bournemouth roundabout

A CAR has crashed into a wall on a busy Bournemouth roundabout.

Two men climb roof of garage and cause severe damage

More than £3,000 worth of damage was caused to a garage when two men climbed on its roof.

Environmental activists protest at Kingston Lacey over fossil fuel funding

A PROTEST was held at a famous national trust house and gardens in Wimborne.

More than 10,000 animals released into New Forest

New data has revealed more than 10,000 animals were released into the New Forest last year, but more were killed or injured in crashes.

REVIEW: Sister Act at Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre

Get your habits out – the nuns are in town!!

6 incredible images of Bournemouth featuring unique views from the 1950s

These wonderful images offer a unique glimpse into the town's development.

WHO issues important update on mpox outbreak and addresses Covid similarities

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is not the new Covid-19.

Formula 1

PALMER: Five key questions I’m looking forward to seeing answered after F1’s summer break

Formula 1 is back at it’s most competitive right now and after a string of dramatic races with seven different winners, here are five questions I’m looking forward to seeing answered when racing resumes in the second part of this thrilling season…

Sanchez identifies Alpine’s targets and objectives for second half of 2024

Alpine’s Executive Technical Director David Sanchez has set out the key objectives that the team will be focused on during the second half of 2024, with the squad having endured mixed fortunes across the first 14 races of the season.

Shwartzman set to drive Bottas’ Kick Sauber in FP1 at the Dutch Grand Prix

Kick Sauber have confirmed that Robert Shwartzman will get behind the wheel of Valtteri Bottas’ car to participate in Free Practice 1 at the Dutch Grand Prix.

Perez set for Race Engineer switch as he returns from summer break ‘refreshed and ready’

Red Bull have confirmed that there will be a change on Sergio Perez’s side of the garage for the foreseeable future, with long-time Race Engineer Hugh Bird going on paternity leave.

The Paris Olympics, sunshine and cuddles with dogs – How F1 drivers have spent the summer break

After an enthralling first half of the season, the F1 drivers have been enjoying a well-earned breather over the past three weeks. We’ve been taking a scan through social media to check out exactly what they’ve been up to during the summer break – with some interesting results…

HALF TERM REPORT: McLaren – After a strong 2024 so far, can they learn from their errors and fight for the championship?

It has been quite the season so far for McLaren, with the Woking outfit having rapidly become Red Bull’s closest challengers for the constructors’ crown. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have each taken breakthrough victories and numerous podiums – but can the team learn from the mistakes made during the first half of the season and come back even stronger? Let’s take a look at their half term report…

Hamilton assesses chances of 2024 title push after recent race-winning charge

Lewis Hamilton is hopeful that Mercedes can build on their strong run of form into the second half of the season, though the seven-time world champion has played down the possibility of a championship challenge being on the cards.

Komatsu identifies Haas’s key target for second half of the 2024 season

Haas boss Ayao Komatsu says that the team’s main focus will be fighting RB for sixth place in the constructors’ championship as the second half of the 2024 season gets under way.

F1 NATION: Will Verstappen hit another home run or can his rivals cause an upset as F1 returns? It’s our Dutch GP preview

After almost one month of relaxation for drivers, teams and paddock personnel, the sport will burst back into life this weekend with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.

Windows Central

Black Myth: Wukong — How to beat the Black Bear Guai boss

Black Myth: Wukong's first chapter concludes with a boss fight against the deadly Black Bear Guai. Here's how to beat him.

Black Myth: Wukong — How to beat the Black Wind King boss

The Black Wind King is one of Black Myth: Wukong's hardest early bosses. Here's how you can beat him.

Black Myth: Wukong — How to beat the Lingxuzi boss

Lingxuzi is Black Myth: Wukong's first major boss, and once you learn how the fight with the wolf demon works, you'll take it down in no time. Here's what you need to know.

Can I play Black Myth: Wukong on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?

Black Myth: Wukong is finally here, but how does it perform on handhelds like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go? Here's what you need to know.

Final Fantasy XVI's long-awaited PC port gets a release date, and a playable demo that's available RIGHT NOW

Square Enix has just released a trailer announcing the release date for the PC port of Final Fantasy XVI and a complete edition that contains the base game along with its DLC. In addition,

'It's something I would personally like to see happen!' Discussing Final Fantasy 16 for Xbox, the PC port and more with Square Enix's Hiroshi Takai.

Final Fantasy XVI is launching on PC "later this year," and we caught up with director Hiroshi Takai to learn more about how the PC port is going, and maybe even a hint at if Xbox players can expect the game some day too.

Microsoft overhauls Clipchamp for iOS before shipping even a beta version of Clipchamp for Android

Microsoft just shipped a major update to Clipchamp on iOS that refreshes the app's design. Despite being acquired by Microsoft over two years, Clipchamp is still not available on Android.

AI for Mayor? A Wyoming mayoral candidate wants to use a ChatGPT-powered bot to run the city, but OpenAI blocked his account

Wyoming mayoral candidate Victor Miller plans to use an AI-powered bot to run the local government if he gets into office. The bot will generate insights and solutions, while Miller will implement them "legally and practically."

Razer's latest wireless PC gaming headset rocks 9 zones of RGB lighting on each earcup

Razer has announced the Kraken V4 and V4 X PC gaming headsets, with the former being a premium wireless headset with lots of RGB lighting.

Final Fantasy 16 PC system requirements - can your system handle the grand spectacle of the latest Final Fantasy title?

Final Fantasy XVI's system requirements on PC platforms are now available for viewing on digital storefronts. Here's what you need to know for your PC to run the 16th mainline entry in the Final Fantasy series.

How are you only going to release the LAST two games of a trilogy? Let me play the first game on Xbox!

I recently reviewed Cat Quest III on Xbox and had a great time, and will surely play Cat Quest II as well. However, the first Cat Quest game isn't on Xbox.

How to get started with the new Outlook app for Windows 11

The new Outlook app for Windows 11 replaces the legacy Mail and Calendar apps (and soon the desktop version of Outlook), and in this guide, I will guide you through everything you need to know to make the switch and how to configure it.

I never knew I needed this Windows 11 keyboard shortcut until Microsoft started testing it with Insiders

The latest Insider build of Windows 11 adds a new position for the entry point to Widgets if your taskbar is left-aligned. The update also tests a new feature that lets you jump to an app within the taskbar by pressing a key on your keyboard.

An absolute legend is actively developing a modern web browser for Windows XP and it's fantastic

Windows XP is very old, but still much loved, and thanks to one incredible developer even browsing the web is enjoyable with the creation of this modern browser for it.

Even Microsoft doesn't think AI is 'designed or intended' to substitute professionals and should only be treated as a guide

Microsoft recently released an updated Service Agreement indicating that artificial intelligence should be considered more of a guide than a replacement for professional advice.

Microsoft seals a TPM 2.0 loophole, once again preventing users from installing Windows 11 on unsupported devices

Microsoft might have hit pause on its fullscreen multi-page popup ads in Windows 10 but recently patched the TPM 2.0 trick. It allowed users to bypass the hardware requirement verification process when activating Windows 11 on unsupported devices.