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Hope is making a comeback, Michelle Obama says at Democratic convention
Former First Lady Michelle Obama got a lengthy standing ovation as she told delegates she thought "something magical was in the air".
Recovered body believed to be luxury yacht's chef
Recaldo Thomas, an experienced and respected sailing chef, was saving money to restore his late parents' house.
Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck
Lopez listed the date of their separation as 26 April in court documents filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Riots show how the UK's far right has changed
No single group owned or organised the recent riots - they were bigger than that, says Daniel De Simone.
Taylor Swift breaks Wembley record as UK tour ends
The star is joined by Florence + The Machine and sings So Long, London at her final UK show.
Red-hot rent rises cool but tenants still struggling
The cost of renting a newly-let home has risen at its slowest rate for nearly three years, data shows.
McKellen says fat suit saved him when he fell
Sir Ian, 85, says he is still recovering after falling from a West End stage nearly two months ago.
US criticises Israeli PM's 'maximalist' ceasefire stance
A senior US official says Benjamin Netanyahu's reported comments are “not constructive to getting a ceasefire deal".
Ministers pledge to return more illegal migrants
The Home Office says it will also deploy 100 intelligence officers to tackle people-smuggling gangs.
Tim Walz’s wife clarifies their fertility treatment was not IVF
Tim Walz has made his story about IVF and his family's fertility woes a hallmark of Democratic campaign rallies.
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.
Divers battle 10-minute dive window and debris in yacht search
Rescue operations continue for those still missing after the Bayesian yacht sank off the coast of Sicily.
Clean Bandit: We were told to stop making pop music
After four billion streams, the band were pushed to change direction. Here's what happened next.
The Papers: 'Could anyone still be alive?' on yacht and PM's warning on unions
The superyacht disaster dominates Wednesday's front pages as do images of the King visiting Southport.
Everest's Sherpas fear their homes could wash away
Climate change is melting glaciers at unprecedented rates - and putting thousands in Nepal at risk.
Everything you need to know about GCSE results day
Hundreds of thousands of students in England, Northern Ireland and Wales are getting results soon.
Six Kamala Harris claims fact-checked
BBC Verify examined claims made by Harris, about her record and Trump's on the economy, abortion and immigration.
Why Japan's 7-Eleven is on a rival retailer's shopping list
The firm is deciding whether to remain in Japanese ownership or return to its Northern American roots.
ChatGPT firm OpenAI strikes deal with Vogue owner
The multi-year deal is the latest such agreement to be struck between OpenAI and a major media company.
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.
King expresses 'sympathy and empathy' on Southport visit
King Charles travelled to the Merseyside town following the stabbings that killed three girls.
Three men guilty of raping girls in Plymouth
The men denied the charges and were convicted following a five-week trial at Plymouth Crown Court.
NHS nurses and healthcare staff offered 5.5% pay rise
Almost 170,000 NHS Scotland staff would get the pay rise backdated to April if unions accept the offer.
Historic port's £60m revamp for marine energy role
Changes at Pembroke Port are part of plans to attract energy firms and create up to 1,800 new jobs.
Mum and three children who died in fire named
A 29-year-old woman, two girls aged one and nine, and a five-year-old boy died after the Bradford fire.
Man killed by own XL bully dog at home
The man was found dead in his home in Lancashire and the dog was later destroyed by police.
‘They'll treat you like an animal’ - police officers tell BBC Met racism getting worse
Ten black and ethnic minority officers have given the BBC evidence about racism in Britain’s largest police force.
Father-of-three jailed for Southport police van attack
Luke Moran's assault left an officer fearing for their life as he tried to smash a van window during the Southport riots.
Presenter Lauren Laverne reveals cancer diagnosis
The BBC radio presenter hosts the BBC Radio 6 Music breakfast show and Radio 4's Desert Island Discs.
Watch: Karate kids return home with 100-medal haul
A group of young martial artists from Rochdale are celebrating after a pan-European tournament.
Students wait for GCSE and BTec results
It is the first year GCSE grades should be similar to 2019 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
King meets families of girls killed in Southport attack
The families of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice da Silva Aguiar meet King Charles in London.
Amazon delivery driver killed during 'vanjacking'
The Amazon driver was killed as he tried to stop a thief stealing his van in Leeds, police say.
Hundreds of homes affected by RAAC concrete to be demolished
Potentially dangerous concrete was identified in more than 500 properties earlier this year.
Ancient ocean of magma found on Moon south pole
The findings are from India's historic Chandrayaan-3 mission that landed on the Moon's south pole.
Plan for tribute run after yacht tycoon's co-defendant dies
Mr Chamberlain was six miles into his morning run when he was struck by a car in Cambridgeshire.
Barack and Michelle Obama electrify Democrats but warn of tight race
The couple lauded Kamala Harris but urged their party members to "get to work" if they wanted to defeat Donald Trump.
Riots show how the UK's far right has changed
No single group owned or organised the recent riots - they were bigger than that, says Daniel De Simone.
Andrew Tate questioned and homes raided in Romania as inquiry widens
The internet personality's home was raided by Romanian police on Wednesday morning.
'Fearless' journalist and campaigner Nell McCafferty dies
Born in Derry, McCafferty wrote several books and campaigned for legalising contraception.
Doctors cast doubt on ham-sandwich diabetes warning
A study of nearly two million people finds a link with processed meats - but experts say it should not cause panic.
Rent rises start to ease but tenants still struggling
The cost of renting a newly-let home has risen at its slowest rate for nearly three years, data shows.
Minister defends Labour donor's civil service job
The Conservatives have accused the new government of undermining the civil service's impartiality.
Cost of public services drives up government borrowing
Borrowing hit £3.1bn last month, the highest level for July since 2021, official figures show.
'I've never had it this good' - Taylor Swift thanks fans after new Wembley record
The star is joined by Florence + The Machine and sings So Long, London at her final UK show.
Pakistan arrests man over Southport attack disinformation
Police tell the BBC the man is suspected of cyber terrorism.
Nottingham stabbing victim's family donates to girl with rare skin condition
The family of the student killed in the Nottingham attacks make a first donation in his memory.
Nigerians outraged by president’s new plane
Nigerians say the timing is wrong considering the country is facing its worst economic crisis in decades.
Plan approved for £15m Ken Dodd Happiness Centre
The new centre will give the comedy legend's archive a permanent home in his home city of Liverpool.
Mum and three children who died in fire named
A 29-year-old woman, two girls aged one and nine, and a five-year-old boy died after the Bradford fire.
Man appears in court accused of murdering woman
Sophie Watson was found dead in her home in Ashgrove Park in Magherafelt on Sunday.
Hundreds of Aberdeen RAAC homes to be demolished
Potentially dangerous concrete was identified in more than 500 properties earlier this year.
UK fuel payment cut could push pensioners into poverty - Welsh Labour minister
Jane Hutt says scrapping universal pensioner winter fuel payments risks pushing some into poverty.
Bournemouth Echo
Hot tub to ease couple’s chronic pain snatched from garden
A hot tub used to ease a couple’s chronic pain condition has been stolen from their back garden after being targeted the day before.
"Thwacking" balls concern batted away by the council
West Hants Club has been given the green light to build new padel tennis courts despite residents putting up a fight over “thwacking” balls.
Eurofighter Typhoon flight times at Bournemouth Air Festival 2024
Flight times for the Typhoons at this year’s air festival have been confirmed.
In The Dock: Man charged with fraud after using someone else's Nectar card
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
'Poignant' concert for 25-year-old who died of brain tumour to be held
A “poignant and uplifting” concert in memory of a man who died of cancer is to take place in Purbeck later this month.
Major road improvements set to begin next month
MAJOR road improvements for cars, bikes, buses and walking are set to begin next month.
Couple launch re-worked vintage fashion studio
A couple have launched a creative studio in Pokesdown offering bespoke clothing, re-worked vintage fashion and alterations.
Woman chases down thief after designer handbag snatched at Southbourne restaurant
A woman chased a man through the street after he snatched her friend’s handbag from the table at a Southbourne restaurant.
'It would be very sad to lose it': Planned closure of medical practice nears
Villagers are calling on the council to stop a veterinary practice from taking over a medical practice in Burton.
Former F1 team principal is coming to Bournemouth
Former F1 team principal Guenther Steiner is coming to Bournemouth.
'Dangerous' bridge to be closed for up to six months
A BRIDGE is to close for up to half a year because it is a “danger”.
Road closures in place for Swanage Folk Festival
MULTIPLE roads will be closed to make way for the Swanage Folk Festival.
Horse put down by vet after being trapped in cattle grid
Residents and visitors watched in shock as a horse had to be put down due to suffering serious injuries while crossing a cattle grid.
Stockport band Blossoms to perform in Bournemouth
The band Blossoms are coming to Bournemouth later this year as part of their nationwide tour.
Caravan broken into after window smashed at holiday park
A CARAVAN was smashed and broken into at a holiday park in Poole.
'We can now enjoy fresh air rather than exhaust fumes'
After reading several letters about reopening the Whitecliff Road through Poole Park, I am one of the many people who prefer it to remain closed.
LIVE: Young girl stabbed in Christchurch - huge emergency response
A road in Christchurch has been cordoned off and armed police have arrived.
LIVE: Restaurants evacuated after fire breaks out
Emergency services have been called to a fire in Bournemouth town centre
Young girl stabbed in flat as two people arrested
A YOUNG girl has been stabbed in a block of flats in Christchurch.
Dozens of firefighters tackle restaurant fire - as diners and staff evacuated
A TOWN centre restaurant was evacuated on Tuesday evening after a fire broke out inside.
Police confirm age of young girl stabbed in block of flats
THE girl who was stabbed in Christchurch is nine-years old, police have confirmed.
'No damage' caused by deep fat fryer fire in restaurant, owners confirm
THE fire brigade has confirmed a deep fat fryer caused a fire in a Bournemouth town centre restaurant.
Shoplifter punched staff member and threatened another with a knife
A SHOPLIFTER who punched a member of staff and threatened another with a knife has been jailed.
Man jailed after being caught dealing drugs near playpark
A BOURNEMOUTH man has been jailed after being caught dealing drugs near a playpark.
Police search for digger stolen near Wimborne
A RED and black excavator was stolen in the middle of the night in Cranborne.
PICTURES: Dazzling supermoon lights up the skies over Dorset
Photographers in Dorset have been captivated by a rare blue supermoon this week.
'Absolute madness': Double yellow lines painted across potholes
Council workers have come under fire after painting double yellow lines through the centre of potholes instead of repairing them
'We'll have nun of that!': Officers bump into cast of Sister Act on patrol
Officers stopped to get a quick snap with the cast of Sister Act on Bournemouth Pier.
Do you recognise this man? Police would like to speak to him
AN IMAGE of a man who police would like to identify has been released.
RNLI Mudeford save family from 37-foot motorboat
MUEFORD RNLI saved a family from a 37-foot motorboat after it came perilously close to shore at Hurst Point.
Bid to find Bournemouth man's next of kin
His death is not being treated as suspicious and no police investigation is needed into his death.
Police investigate early hours break-in at Poole garage
POLICE are investigating an early hours break-in at a garage in Poole.
Plans unveiled to preserve famous poet's works
A society is looking to raise £35k in funds to preserve the works of a Dorset dialect poet
Pics spark memories of Bournemouth's Winter Gardens
Initially constructed in 1875 as a grand glass exhibition hall, it later transformed into a renowned classical music venue.
Thief drives off on stolen jet ski using universal key
A thief drove off on a stolen jet ski after starting the vehicle with a universal key.
Burglar steals hundreds of pounds worth of tools from property in Penn Hill
Hundreds of pounds worth of tools were stolen from a property being renovated in Poole.
DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check
Ministers are today launching a drive to ensure hundreds of thousands of low-income pensioners eligible for a winter fuel payment don't miss out.
'Dangerous' weather conditions to hit parts of UK this week with wind and rain
The Met Office has warned that parts of the UK could face 'dangerous' weather this week with heavy rain and strong wind.
Formula 1
The candidates who could unseat Verstappen and Red Bull in the final 10 races of 2024
As the first few races of the 2024 F1 season unfolded, Max Verstappen and Red Bull looked a force to be reckoned with after notching up several victories. However, with the gaps amongst the field closing in as the campaign has progressed, the Dutchman and his team’s position at the top has come under threat from a number of their rivals.
Antonelli opens up on relationship with Wolff as he says Mercedes boss 'always looks to give me confidence'
Kimi Antonelli has credited Mercedes boss Toto Wolff with offering him support and advice during “difficult moments”, with the youngster recalling how Wolff helped him to bounce back from a tough time earlier in his debut Formula 2 campaign.
GRILL THE GRID: See who has the best logic as the drivers face the order on the board challenge
It’s time for Round 4 of Grill the Grid in 2024, and the latest challenge has really got the drivers racking their brains…
5 storylines to keep an eye on as F1 ACADEMY returns to Zandvoort
The wait is almost over, as F1 ACADEMY heads back to the racetrack following the summer break for Round 4 of the 2024 campaign.
Nina Gademan secures F1 ACADEMY Wild Card entry for Round 4 in Zandvoort
Dutch racer Nina Gademan will make her F1 ACADEMY debut this month, joining the 2024 grid as the Wild Card entry for Round 4 in Zandvoort.
F1 ACADEMY announces collaboration with The Female Quotient
F1 ACADEMY has today announced a landmark collaboration with The Female Quotient (The FQ), an experiential, media, and transformation advisory company that aims to advance gender equality in the workplace.
Hamilton set for new race engineer at Ferrari as Bonnington secures Mercedes promotion
Lewis Hamilton’s race engineer Pete Bonnington has committed his future to Mercedes after securing a promotion to Head of Race Engineering.
BEYOND THE GRID: Leclerc on his championship dreams, poignant Monaco victory and driving alongside Hamilton
Charles Leclerc is undoubtedly the current face of Ferrari, and despite the team’s recent downturn in performance, he believes that he can still become a world champion with the iconic team.
HALF TERM REPORT: Red Bull – Can the champions fend off a growing group of challengers as big names get set to leave?
Red Bull started the 2024 season in style by taking five wins from the opening seven races, but that’s been reduced to just two in the last seven as McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes all put pressure on the reigning world champions, who will soon lose stalwarts Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley from their ranks. Here’s a review of the team’s latest title defence with 14 of 24 scheduled races completed…
‘I believe in him’ – Albon hails Vowles as ‘right man’ to lead Williams and predicts when team could fight for wins
Alex Albon is optimistic that James Vowles can take Williams back to the front of the grid, but has been pragmatic about when the historic Grove outfit will be able to consistently take the fight to the top teams.
THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 tricky quiz questions on the latest F1 news and Dutch GP history
The summer break is almost over – so get back in the mood for racing with our quiz on the news from the last few weeks, and the history of the Dutch Grand Prix...
‘I gained a lot of respect for him’ – Bearman praises Leclerc for ‘priceless’ advice ahead of whirlwind F1 debut
Ollie Bearman has paid tribute to Charles Leclerc for the crucial role the full-time Ferrari driver played during his super-sub performance at this year’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, saying “I saw what type of person he was”.
What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix?
Formula 1 returns to action this weekend as the Circuit Zandvoort plays host to the Dutch Grand Prix – and Pirelli have confirmed the tyres that will be in use throughout the event.
What is the weather forecast for the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix?
After a pause in the action for the summer break, the second half of the 2024 F1 season kicks off this weekend at Zandvoort – but what does the weather have in store for the Dutch Grand Prix?
How to stream the Formula 1 2024 Dutch Grand Prix on F1 TV Pro
After a brief pause for the summer break, Formula 1 returns to action by heading to Zandvoort for the Dutch Grand Prix.
What time is the Formula 1 2024 Dutch Grand Prix and how can I watch it?
After a few weeks of downtime for the summer break, the F1 drivers and teams are all set to go racing again as the second half of the season kicks off with the Dutch Grand Prix.
Windows Central
Love, Death & Robots creator reveals new gaming-themed anthology series for Prime Video during Gamescom Opening Night Live
The director of Deadpool, creator of Love, Death & Robots, and co-founder of Blur Studio took the stage at Gamescom Opening Night Live to reveal their next project, Secret Level.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the "biggest game" MachineGames has ever made
Xbox and Bethesda's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the biggest game ever from developer MachineGames.
Diablo 4 shows off Mercenaries for the first time and it looks like we are getting a demon sidekick
Diablo 4 showed a new trailer at Gamescom 2024 for Vessel of Hatred with our first look at the new Mercenaries mechanic, and it looks like we are getting a demon sidekick.
Preview: Xbox and MachineGames' Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has way more depth than expected
At a hands-off preview for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, I was surprised at the depth that MachineGames is putting into its upcoming first-person adventure experience.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets a release date on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC — and it's also coming to PlayStation 5
Xbox and Bethesda's Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is launching on December 9, 2024, for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a PlayStation 5 launch following in 2025.
Surface Pro 11 with Snapdragon deal snags you a free keyboard just in time for back to school
Just in time for back to school season, a new bundle gets you a free Surface Pro Keyboard when you purchase a Surface Pro 11. This is the first deal of its kind, and it's only available for a limited time.
Monster Hunter Wilds' *WILD* new gameplay trailer reveals a range of new monsters
Capcom debuts a new trailer for Monster Hunter Wilds at Gamescom 2024 along with announcing two new monsters to hunt and NPC Support Hunters for solo players.
'Civilization 7' gameplay revealed, complete with a on February 11, 2025 release date for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5
Civilization 7 gets its big gameplay reveal at Gamescom 2024's Opening Night Live, alongside a big multiplatform launch date of February 11, 2025. Here's what you need to know.
Xbox's Starfield gets that sweet new REV-8 rover update today, and oh yeah — the Shattered Space DLC's release date, too
Surprise! Starfield's rover update has arrived, and so has the release date for the Shattered Space DLC.
'Towerborne' will launch first on Steam Early Access with Xbox Game Preview in tow, ahead of a 2025 free-to-play launch
Microsoft's upcoming co-op adventure "Towerborne" is launching first on Steam Early Access, as developer Stoic seeks fan feedback to shape the future of the game. Here's what you need to know.
EA Sports College Football 25 tackles July 2024 in the US — and it's already the best-selling game of the year, per Circana
EA Sports College Football 25 is the best-selling game of July 2024, per a new Circana report.
New Xbox hardware preorders are live! Here's when the new Xbox Series X and S will ship and how to get them.
Microsoft has two new Xbox Series X models and a new Xbox Series S on the way for the 2024 holidays. You can preorder all three of the devices now.
"Microsoft has a knack for overcomplicating tech into a convoluted mess": We had ChatGPT roast Microsoft as 300,000 Instagram users feel the same heat
We hopped onto the ChatGPT roast train and asked the ChatGPT what it thinks about Microsoft. Here's what we learned.
Microsoft breaks dual-boot Windows and Linux PCs with security update sent to wrong systems
Some dual-boot devices running Windows and Linux are unable to boot due to an update sent by Microsoft to the wrong systems by accident. Affected computers show an error message stating, "something has gone seriously wrong."
Windows 11 2024 Update review: A focus on quality and performance, despite Windows Recall controversy
The Windows 11 2024 Update is Microsoft's annual feature update, and it introduces much-needed platform enhancements, quality-of-life updates, and performance improvements for Arm PCs. It will also be the first version to support Windows Recall.
Dell's new Inspiron 16 Plus is an NVIDIA-powered AI laptop for creators with a lateral move on its design
The latest Dell Inspiron 16 Plus offers solid performance that's great for creatives and can even handle some gaming. However, it isn't as powerful as last year's model in some ways.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's words haunt Claude AI: "Anthropic’s model seeks to profit from strip-mining the human expression and ingenuity behind each one of those works"
A group of authors has filed a class-action suit against Anthropic's Claude AI for copyright infringement.
Laffgaff
Who played Willy Wonka in the 1971 movie ‘Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory’?
Gene Wilder.
Fly Fishing Play
I went to see a play about fly fishing. The cast was amazing.