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Starmer in Berlin to discuss new UK-Germany pact
The prime minister said the deal was part of a bid to "turn a corner on Brexit".
'Baffling' abuse teaching is failing social workers
Call for mandatory training to spot controlling behaviour, after BBC analysis of social-work courses.
New indictment for Trump over 2020 US election
The charges are in response to a Supreme Court ruling that presidents enjoy broad immunity for official acts.
Disabled woman left with bed made for her aged 8
Taylor Crowe's family say the 19-year-old is at risk of falling from her bed and injuring herself.
Man posing as teen YouTuber jailed for global sextortion
Muhammad Zain Ul Abideen Rasheed blackmailed 286 people - majority of them children - from 20 countries.
'Hellway' - the new build estate with no end of snags
Residents complain of three years of "chaos" including a collapsing staircase.
Protect kids from vapes, doctors urge government
The British Medical Association is asking the government to ban all flavoured and disposable vapes.
PM defends scrapping winter payments for pensioners
The PM's comments come as a new report finds fuel poverty reduction has "flatlined".
Water firms to say bill cap plan is 'material risk'
Industry lobby group Water UK will say on Wednesday plans "hamper" firms' ability to improve services.
NHS warns of continued short supply of blood
England's blood donor service says blood stocks are in short supply, amid a fresh appeal for donors.
Fears of huge oil spill after Houthi tanker attack
The Greek-flagged MV Sounion is on fire in the Red Sea after attacks last week, the Pentagon says.
Esports champ wants to get into real world of motorsport
Luke Bennett won a cash prize after winning the sim racing event at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh.
The Papers: 'Starmer's tax alert' and Oasis 'wait is over'
Several front pages respond to the PM's comments about the public spending deficit.
All your Oasis reunion need-to-knows
When are the dates for Oasis' reunion tour? And how much will tickets be? Here's everything we know so far.
Barbie can beat smartphone addiction, firm claims
Manufacturer HMD says it is trying to help people who want less 'digital impact' in their lives.
Five key points from Starmer's speech ahead of 'painful' Budget
The prime minister spoke about the economy and the riots and was asked about cronyism allegations.
World's police in technological arms race with Nigerian mafia
A series of covert operations target a feared Nigerian cyber-crime network with a global reach.
Sabina Shoal: The new flashpoint between China and the Philippines
Both countries blame each other for repeated boat collisions near the shoal in recent days.
Under 100 spaces in men's prisons in England and Wales
The government hopes that overcrowding will ease once new measures are brought in this September.
Harris and Walz to sit for first interview of campaign
Vice-President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will be interviewed by CNN on Thursday in Georgia.
Bronze age jewellery restored to glory after 4,000 years
A necklace and bracelet are painstakingly recreated for a new display in Dundee.
Watch: High-speed chase between Mexican navy and drug boats
Around 7,200kg of drugs were seized by the navy, in two separate raids.
Car park solar panel plan rockets in price
It means the proposal designed to save a council money could be put on ice.
Israel rescues Bedouin hostage held by Hamas in Gaza
Commandos free Kaid Farhan Elkadi in a "complex operation" in southern Gaza, the military says.
Bride-to-be lost wedding dress in tower block fire
Lukasz and Agnizeszk say they "don't know what to do" ahead of their wedding day in two weeks.
'Hellway' - the new build estate with no end of snags
Residents complain of three years of "chaos" including a collapsing staircase.
‘More school cuts will break the children or teachers - or both’
Lee-Anne King's sons are among those most likely to be affected by reductions to teacher numbers in Glasgow.
Disabled woman left with bed made for her aged 8
Taylor Crowe's family say the 19-year-old is at risk of falling from her bed and injuring herself.
Henry Zeffman: Starmer tries to define his Europe 'reset'
A new UK-Germany treaty could offer clues to the PM's blueprint for relations with Europe after Brexit.
Israeli military launches major West Bank operation
At least nine Palestinians are killed in separate incidents in the north of the territory.
Hotel chain denies reselling rooms booked by Oasis fans 'at inflated prices'
A Manchester hotel chain faces claims it scrapped pre-made bookings to cash in on the band's reunion.
Child, 11, arrested in raids following riots
Cleveland Police has now arrested 110 people following widespread disorder almost a month ago.
Three dead after north Wales crash
It happened on Wednesday close to Beaumaris Pier, with officers investigating the circumstances.
Woman stabbed at Carnival in coma and may lose leg
The woman was stabbed in the groin, a court hears as three men appear charged over the incident.
Man who threw items at Farage gets suspended prison sentence
Josh Greally is sentenced for targeting Nigel Farage during an election visit to Barnsley.
Rescued Israeli pleads for hostage deal with Hamas
Kaid Farhan Elkadi was freed in a "complex operation" in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military says.
Deaf athlete to hear Paralympics' crowds for first time
A rule change means swimmer Suzanna Hext is able to wear her cochlear implants during the games.
Why is Thames Water in so much trouble?
There are fears that the UK's biggest water firm is close to collapse but how did it come to this?
'Hellway' - the new-build estate with no end of snags
Residents complain of three years of "chaos" including a collapsing staircase.
Spencer Matthews says running 30 desert marathons was 'humbling experience'
The reality star now holds the record for most marathon distances completed on sand in one month by a male.
Beetlejuice stars land in Venice for premiere of long-awaited sequel
Catherine O'Hara and Jenna Ortega arrive in Venice as the sequel kicks off the city's film festival.
Going solo: Are bands falling out of fashion?
Is the type of music we hear at festivals changing, and is it harder for bands to get top billing?
Secretly-stashed letter shows National Gallery donor let fly over their columns
Lord Sainsbury's son reveals more about his letter berating false pillars found hidden inside one.
Why South Africans are flocking to a Chinese hospital ship
Cape Town residents queue for free medical care due to the poor state of the country's health sector.
Drag queen who inspired It's A Sin TV series dies
Russell T Davies, who wrote the acclaimed drama, described Phil Lewis as "a beautiful man".
Tommy Robinson facing new contempt of court allegations
The action relates to alleged breaches of a court order not to repeat defamatory lies about a Syrian refugee.
Travis and Jason Kelce sign $100m podcast deal
Amazon secure exclusive rights to the brothers' popular New Heights sport and culture podcast.
Three crew investigated over Bayesian yacht sinking
Authorities investigate two crew members as well as the captain, according to Italian news agencies.
Ryanair boss calls for two-drink limit at airports
Violent outbursts are occurring weekly on flights due to alcohol, according to Michael O'Leary.
No regrets over Love is Blind UK despite split
Steven Smith and Sabrina Vittoria confirm they are no longer a couple after marrying on the show.
Woman stabbed at Carnival in coma and may lose leg
The woman was stabbed in the groin, a court hears as three men appear charged over the incident.
Man charged with murder of woman in Londonderry
A 28-year-old man is due to appear in court in Londonderry on Thursday.
Police set up major incident website over woman's murder
An online portal for information from the public has been set up following the murder of 23-year-old Brodie MacGregor.
Three dead after north Wales crash
It happened on Wednesday close to Beaumaris Pier, with officers investigating the circumstances.
Bournemouth Echo
'Knife crime is a scourge on our society’: Call for action after stabbings
POLICE are hunting for an offender after a man in his 20s was stabbed in Bournemouth town centre.
Dorset's only toll road could be introduced under controversial plans
NEW tolling could be introduced for Ferry Road in Studland – whether the chain ferry is used or not.
In The Dock: Man found with a knife in Asda among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Resurfacing work on two busy roads delayed by two weeks
RESURFACING work for two busy roads in Bournemouth and Christchurch has been delayed by two weeks.
A35 to close during day for nearly a week while maintenance work is done
DAYTIME closures of the A35 are expected to last for nearly a week, Dorset Council has said.
Police investigation launched into 'Borough of Poo' signs
A police investigation has now been launched after Borough of Poole signs were allegedly vandalised.
Remaining funding needed for air festival 'will be raised this week'
BCP COUNCIL has not raised the £100,000 it needed to help fund this year’s air festival, the Echo understands.
‘It will haunt you for the rest of your life’: Ex-security warning over knife crime
AN EX-SECURITY guard, turned youth mentor, is calling for more knife crime education and tougher regulation on blades.
‘Live life to the max’: Fundraiser for Hamworthy United boss with terminal illness
A FUNDRAISER has been launched for Hamworthy United boss, Dan Cann, who was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness.
More than £100k to be forked out for new soft play at leisure centre
MORE than £100k is being forked out to fund a new soft play in Boscombe.
Council signs multi-million-pound contract with waste firm
BCP COUNCIL has signed a new multi-million-pound waste handling contract lasting until 2027.
Dorset Camera Club member captures playful seal by river
Pam Ballam from Bournemouth was among a group of visitors travelling up the Beaulieu River when she saw a grey seal perched on a rock basking in the sun.
Army team to bear crawl 26.2 miles across beach for charity
A TEAM of current and former army personnel will attempt to bear crawl 26.2 miles across Bournemouth beach for charity.
Bournemouth Echo readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or over 30% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.
Former mayor donates to charity which 'turned personal tragedy into a force for good'
A FORMER mayor has donated to a charity helping young people to achieve their dreams.
Woman pronounced dead following crash in Lymington
The road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.
Police release next of kin appeal for Keith Milton
DORSET Police has begun to search for the next of kin of a resident on Selby Close, Poole, after he died in his property.
RECAP: Concern for welfare sparks emergency response
Police and the ambulance service are currently attending an incident at a block of flats in Boscombe. We will be bringing you latest updates as we get them.
Jet2 adds two new countries in Bournemouth Airport first
TWO new destinations have been announced by Jet2 from Bournemouth Airport.
Woman sexually assaulted by teen boy
A woman was sexually assaulted by a boy.
Bournemouth father and daughter triumph on BBC 1’s Pointless
A BOURNEMOUTH teen and her dad have triumphed on BBC 1’s Pointless.
Man arrested for supplying drugs after item dropped from moving car
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs after an item was dropped from a moving car during a police chase.
‘I don’t feel guilty for my actions’: Dorset protester guilty of criminal damage
AN ANIMAL Rebellion protester has hit out at the justice system after being found guilty of causing damage worth thousands of pounds to a Buckingham Palace fountain by releasing red dye into it.
Man missing for ten days has been found
A man who had been missing for ten days has been found.
Police search for two men who burgled a property in Lilliput
SEVERAL valuable tools were stolen from a property in Lilliput after two men broke in to the garage.
Care home celebrates National Dog Day
A CARE home in Poole has celebrated National Dog Day.
Can you put up a garden fence without your neighbour's permission?
Fences in gardens can cause disputes but do you have to ask a neighbour for their permission before putting up a fence?
Airline bosses call for airport alcohol limit to curb in-flight violence
Ryanair bosses have called for a two-drink airport limit to curb in-flight violence.
Aldi offers hundreds of pounds to parents to help with back to school supplies
Aldi is offering £100 vouchers to parents as part of a Back-to-School Fund for uniforms and other items
Community gong bath at Boscombe beach
People visited Boscombe Beach with their mats, blankets, fire pits, drums and swimsuits to immerse themselves in a Gong Bath by the sea.
Formula 1
ANALYSIS: The final straw that convinced Williams to axe Sargeant – and why they opted for Colapinto
Formula 1 teams don’t like to change their drive line-up mid-season because it’s disruptive, but so disappointed were Williams with Logan Sargeant’s performances this season, boss James Vowles felt he had no choice but to axe the American and bring in Franco Colapinto for this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
PALMER: Norris could still mount a genuine title challenge this year – if he fixes one crucial part of his race weekend
Lando Norris is on the verge of getting himself into a championship challenge for the first time in F1 and I feel that whether or not this becomes a genuine drivers’ title battle could depend on him sorting out his starts...
IT'S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the 2024 Italian Grand Prix
You waited four weeks for a Formula 1 race, so two come along almost at once as the Italian Grand Prix brings the European season to a close. Off the back of a big win for McLaren, and with fresh optimism at Ferrari, here are a few topics that are likely to be doing the rounds ahead of this weekend’s race at Monza.
BEYOND THE GRID: Inside Michael Schumacher’s final, and most dominant, World Championship
With 13 wins from 18 races, Michael Schumacher’s seventh and final World Championship was his best season in Formula 1.
HINCH'S HEROES: Who makes Indycar star James Hinchcliffe’s list after the Dutch Grand Prix?
Indycar star and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe was watching closely, and has picked out his five heroes from the weekend at Zandvoort…
Verstappen admits Wheatley ‘will be missed’ at Red Bull but has ‘no hard feelings’ over Audi move
Max Verstappen has given his take on the news that Jonathan Wheatley will soon become Team Principal of Audi’s F1 operation, saying he’s “happy” to see his colleague get the opportunity but that Red Bull will “miss” him.
F1 partners with Aggreko to deliver low-carbon power solutions at European races from 2025
As Formula 1 drives forward with its Net Zero by 2030 goal, it has today announced a multi-year partnership with Aggreko, a world-leading provider of temporary power solutions, to deliver innovative low-carbon energy generation systems at all European Grands Prix from the 2025 season.
THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 tricky quiz questions on the Dutch Grand Prix and the latest F1 news
Were you paying attention to the action on track at Zandvoort?
POWER RANKINGS: Who impressed our judges at Zandvoort as F1 burst back into life after the summer break?
Lando Norris ended Max Verstappen’s run of home victories with a storming win at the Dutch Grand Prix, as McLaren continue to pile the pressure on Red Bull in the title race. But alongside the front-runners, who else impressed our judges at Zandvoort? Check out the latest Power Rankings leaderboard below...
‘I’d be really happy if he comes to us’ – Krack reckons Aston Martin are ‘in the hunt’ to sign Newey
Aston Martin feel they are “in the hunt” to sign outgoing Red Bull technical chief Adrian Newey to their organisation, with Team Principal Mike Krack explaining that “we are all pushing” to get him on board.
‘I’m not too stressed’ – Magnussen insists he will be ‘at peace’ whether his future lies in or out of F1
Kevin Magnussen has made clear that he is “not too stressed” about his motorsport future and will be “at peace no matter what” – whether that means another stint in Formula 1 or a move outside the sport.
What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2024 Italian Grand Prix?
Formula 1 has headed to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix this weekend – and Pirelli have confirmed the tyres that will be in use throughout the event.
How to stream the Formula 1 2024 Italian Grand Prix on F1 TV Pro
It’s time for the second part of another back-to-back sequence as Formula 1 heads straight from Zandvoort to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix.
What is the weather forecast for the 2024 Italian Grand Prix?
Following hot on the heels of Zandvoort, Monza forms the second part of the double-header that kicks off the second half of the 2024 F1 season.
What time is the Formula 1 2024 Italian Grand Prix and how can I watch it?
This weekend the teams and drivers descend on the Autodromo Nazionale Monza for the Italian Grand Prix.
Windows Central
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 roadmap revealed — here's what's coming into 2025
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 players can expect new enemies, difficulty levels, PvE missions, and more for free through 2025, per the game's official roadmap.
Does Star Wars Outlaws have multiplayer?
Star Wars Outlaws is nearly here, but is it a game you can play in co-op with friends or against others in PvP? Here's what you need to know.
Balatro brings back Witcher cards (no not those kind of cards) — here's how to get Witcher, Dave the Diver, Among Us and Vampire Survivors cards in your game
The Balatro Friends of Jimbo just dropped, a collaboration with The Witcher, Vampire Survivors, Dave the Diver, and Among Us. Here's how to activate your new cards.
PlayStation's Accessories app lets players customize their DualSense Edge controllers on Windows PC — here's what you need to know
PlayStation's Accessories app now allows players to customize their DualSense Edge controllers on Windows PC.
Leaked ‘Remarkable Alexa’ is Amazon’s costly answer to Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT Plus
Amazon will reportedly launch a new AI-powered assistant later this year. The revamped Alexa will use AI to summarize the news, help with shopping, and has a chatbot for kids.
ROG Ally X gets even better when installed into this sweet new dBrand gaming handheld accessory
The dBrand Killswitch for ROG Ally X gives the gaming handheld a kickstand, protective front cover, and sweet customizable skins. It's available in two kits.
Star Wars Outlaws PC system requirements: The specs you need for the open-world adventure
After a long wait, Star Wars Outlaws is finally almost here — but does your PC meet its system requirements and recommended specifications? Find out here.
How to watch Call of Duty: Next 2024 and what to expect before the Black Ops 6 open beta
With just days to go before the open beta for Black Ops 6 goes live, we're getting a detailed showcase on what to expect for the next year of the Call of Duty franchise in a star-studded event.
Microsoft Forms fixes one of the biggest issues with syncing data to Excel
A new syncing solution for Microsoft Forms is more reliable and promises better performance when syncing between Forms and Excel for the web.
Razer's first wireless Xbox controller is the closest thing we have to perfection right now
The Razer Wolverine V3 Pro is the company's first wireless controller for Xbox, and it is absolutely glorious. There are also bits of top PC gaming tech in here, just for added brilliance.
The release date for the upcoming remasters of two classic JRPGs from the 1990s has been revealed
During Nintendo's August Nintendo Direct event, Konami dropped a trailer for the upcoming HD remasters of the first two Suikoden games along with a release date announcement.
Lenovo's $1,000 gaming desktop runs cool and quiet at 1440p, but it has one hidden weak spot
Need a new pre-built gaming PC that can handle 1440p for around $1,000? Lenovo's Legion Tower 5i (Gen 8) gets a slight redesign and updated performance hardware for 2024. It's built well, but some of the internal hardware choices leave something to be desired.
AMD Ryzen 9000 PCs don't need to wait until the next major Windows 11 update to fix gaming issues
AMD has determined why its Ryzen 9000 processors delivered worse performance than expected for some reviewers. Gaming performance will improve on certain affected systems that install a new optional update of Windows 11.
How to install Decky Loader on Steam Deck: Access Epic Games, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect, and more game launchers
Decky Loader is a plugin launcher that makes it easier to access different services and features on the Steam Deck. Here's how to install it.
A brisk look at Elon Musk's Cortex AI supercluster project demonstrates an overreliance on the world's most profitable chip brand for GPUs and high demand for cooling water and power
Elon Musk recently shared the progress of Tesla's Cortex AI supercluster in Austin, Texas. It's packed with 70,000 AI servers and will require up to 130 megawatts (MW) of cooling and power to launch.
After Elon Musk and Trump's glitchy Spaces interview, X tests new video conferencing tool: "Already a strong alternative to Google Hangouts and certainly Microsoft Teams"
X is testing a new video conferencing tool that could rival Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and more.
Laffgaff
What type of animal is central to Marjorie Rawlings’ book ‘The Yearling’?
A deer.
Trot Dash
What goes trot trot dash dash trot? Horse code.