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'Woeful' budgeting behind asylum overspends, says IFS
The Institute for Fiscal Studies accuses the department of budgets it "knows to be insufficient".
Man in wheelchair stabbed to death in east London
Tributes are paid to Jade Anthony Barnett, 38, as two men are held in custody on suspicion of murder.
'I stole to order', £300-a-day former shoplifter tells BBC
A prolific shoplifter who stole "tens of thousands" of pounds' worth of goods has said he regularly sold stolen items to other shops.
Ukraine's long-range drones using Western tech to hit Russia
Western technology and finance are helping Ukraine carry out hundreds of long-range strikes inside Russia.
Three months into their global cruise, they've not left Belfast
A round-the-world cruise ship has been delayed in Belfast for almost three months.
Nevada politician given life sentence for reporter's murder
Robert Telles faces life in prison for the murder of a journalist who wrote unflattering stories about his time in office.
Ministers consider tighter outdoor smoking rules
The government says it is considering a range of measures to "make the UK smoke-free".
Parents warned of back-to-school measles surge
Children should be up to date with all vaccinations to protect them and other people, officials say.
AI chip giant Nvidia shares fall despite record sales
The California-based technology giant has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI boom.
Ambulances ‘waste vital time’ on prison call-outs
Three-quarters of requests from prisons did not need an ambulance response, a watchdog finds.
William and Kate send good luck message to Paralympians
The Prince and Princess of Wales posted on X hours before the Games' opening ceremony in Paris.
Manatee mummy and calf charm wildlife photo judges
The photo is among several highly commended in this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest
The Papers: 'Fuel duty next' and 'Brexit reset'
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Germany features on a number of Thursday's front pages.
New Shetland windfarm could power nearly 500,000 homes
The islands are the windiest part of the UK, which means it will be rare for the turbines not to be spinning.
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.
Are AI-created recipes hard to swallow?
Chefs are increasingly using AI to dream up new food combinations, but the results are mixed.
Baby boom prompts call to boost wild beaver population
A leading conservation group wants the government to give the go-ahead to bringing back beavers in the wild.
Dolly Parton surprised with Kentucky's highest honour
The singer was given the "Colonel" award while promoting her literacy program, which gives free books to kids.
Students face uncertainty in BTec funding 'mess'
Schools and colleges in England say a lack of clarity on the future of vocational courses is a "minefield".
Dunfermline's peacocks given Freedom of the City
More than 20 of the birds wander about the city, more than 100 years after their ancestors were brought from India.
Colum Eastwood to resign as SDLP leader
It is understood that Mr Eastwood will remain as leader until a successor is chosen by the party.
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.
'I stole to order', £300-a-day former shoplifter tells BBC
A prolific shoplifter who stole "tens of thousands" of pounds' worth of goods has said he regularly sold stolen items to other shops.
Colum Eastwood to resign as SDLP leader
It is understood that Mr Eastwood will remain as leader until a successor is chosen by the party.
New Shetland windfarm could power nearly 500,000 homes
The islands are the windiest part of the UK, which means it will be rare for the turbines not to be spinning.
Teenage boy convicted of 15-year-old Holly Newton's murder
A 17-year-old boy is found guilty of the murder of Holly Newton in Hexham, Northumberland.
UN calls for de-escalation as Israeli West Bank raids continue
Israel says it killed five militants hiding in a mosque, on the second day of a major operation.
'I stole to order' for other shops, says prolific ex-shoplifter
Police have been urged to crack down on the practice, which retailers say is an increasing trend.
Millions told to evacuate as typhoon batters Japan
At least four people have died after the country was hit by one of its strongest typhoons in decades.
Marr 'ignored' offer to reunite The Smiths for tour next year, says Morrissey
The singer says his former bandmate turned down a "lucrative offer" to tour together in 2025.
Nine children taken to hospital after chlorine leak
The London Ambulance Service says two adults and nine children were treated at the scene.
CIA says Swift concert plotters planned to kill 'a huge number'
The agency says its intelligence helped Austrian authorities thwart the attack and led to arrests.
Chef from Sweden in critical condition after attack near Notting Hill Carnival
Mussie Imnetu was found unconscious with a head injury near the Notting Hill Carnival on Monday.
Reeves under growing pressure on winter fuel payments
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey says withdrawing the payment from millions of pensioners is a "big mistake".
Blogger who documented life in Gaza killed in alleged Israeli strike
The 20-year-old blogger was killed after being hit by shrapnel from a blast on Monday, the BBC has been told.
Three months into their global cruise, they've not left Belfast
A round-the-world cruise ship has been delayed in Belfast for almost three months.
Norway princess and US shaman's wedding begins after years of 'turmoil'
Norwegian Princess Martha Louise is set to wed Durek Verrett in a three-day ceremony among the fjords.
Star Wars Outlaws maker defends glitches in 'complex' game
Creative director Julian Gerighty feels the early bugs are partly a product of their ambition for the game.
Lucy Letby: Questions grow in debate on killer's convictions
A number of experts are raising concerns about evidence presented in the neonatal nurse's trials.
Abba complain about Trump using songs in campaign
The Swedish superstars object after hits like The Winner Takes it All were played at a campaign rally.
Argentina police pepper spray pension protesters
They were protesting the president's plan to veto measures to raise pensions in line with Argentina's triple-digit inflation.
'Windiest part of the UK' could power nearly 500,000 homes
The islands are the windiest part of the UK, which means it will be rare for the turbines not to be spinning.
Annual cost of housing England's homeless families soars past £1bn
Councils spent more 50% more in the past year on housing families in temporary accommodation.
Two pedestrians and driver dead after car crash in seaside town
A driver in his 80s died along with a man and woman in their 60s who were visiting the area.
Oasis ticket prices and extra dates - everything you need to know about reunion
When are the dates for Oasis' reunion tour? And how much will tickets be? Here's everything we know so far.
Mobility scooter thief who left man to die is jailed
Kimberley Ann Hawkins stole Neil Shadwick's mobility scooter, leaving him to die in the cold.
Scotland's 'Tony Soprano' smuggled cocaine in banana boxes
Jamie Stevenson admitted a plot to smuggle nearly a tonne of cocaine from South America to Scotland.
Two pedestrians and driver dead after car crash
A driver in his 80s died along with a man and woman in their 60s who were visiting the area.
Bournemouth Echo
Car park prices now so high that 'revenue is down' for council
REVENUE from council car parks “is down” after passing a “tipping point” of high prices, a meeting heard.
Extinction Rebellion plans protest on first day of air festival
EXTINCTION Rebellion is expected to fly kites on the first day of the Bournemouth Air Festival.
Knife crime offenders are getting younger, figures show
Figures show the number of stabbings in Bournemouth has reduced in the past four years, but that offenders are getting younger.
Bournemouth Air Festival 2024: what's flying on day one
It's the first day of the Bournemouth Air Festival 2024.
Pub chain 'confident' in management after review brought by police concerns
PUB chain Marston’s has said it is “confident” in the management of a Bournemouth pub following a licence review.
‘Lovely, funny man’ found dead by girlfriend
A 25-YEAR-OLD man was found dead in his girlfriend’s flat in Poole after struggling with his friend’s death.
In The Dock: Prolific shoplifter will spend even longer in jail
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Police close case on stabbing - with nobody arrested or jailed
POLICE are no longer investigating a stabbing at a curry house, with nobody being arrested for it.
Much-loved Christchurch fish and chips replaced by new business
A much-loved fish and chip shop in Christchurch will be replaced by another chippy in September.
Pool and jacuzzi bid among planning decisions made
Outdoor leisure features including a pool and jacuzzi have been approved for a house at Holt by Dorset planners.
Spanish zoo speaks out after ‘orca’ protesters storm Bournemouth travel agent
A SPANISH zoo has spoken out after animal right protesters dressed as orcas and stormed a Bournemouth travel agent.
Home Office figures show decline in asylum seekers in BCP
Fewer asylum seekers were being housed in hotels in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole this summer than a year earlier, new figures show.
Equipment to monitor bats agreed for quarry
Temporary equipment has been agreed to monitor bats at Winspit Quarry
Mid Dorset and Poole MP visits Wimborne nursery to discuss expansion
Mid-Dorset and Poole MP, Vikki Slade, visited a Wimborne Nursery to discuss its upcoming expansion of funded childcare for parents.
UK tour brings 'Blade Runner' live concert to Bournemouth venue
The cult classic film 'Blade Runner' will be presented live in concert at the Bournemouth International Centre next month.
6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever homes
The RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood, Dorset has many pets, such as cats and dogs, looking for new homes
Civil war re-enactment weekend to be held at Corfe Castle
CANNON fire will ring out around Corfe Castle next month.
'Whose idea was it to cut fire service?'
Referring to your article in Saturday's Echo telling us all about the plans to cut the very necessary fire service. Whose fantastic idea was that down to when they are allowing so many new building estates in the area?
Met Office reveals storm names for 2024/25 - from Ashley to Wren see full list
The Met Office has revealed the storm names for the 2024/25 season - from Ashley to Wren, see them all here.
David Bowie spider among first 14 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 images
14 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 highly-commended images by the Natural History Museum have been revealed.
Bournemouth Air Festival updates: blue skies and sunshine on day one
Bournemouth Air Festival 2024 has got underway
Arrest made after men in balaclavas stab passenger in car park
A MAN has been arrested a month after two men in balaclavas stabbed a man in the shoulder while sat in a car park.
Bournemouth Air Festival roars into action at opening ceremony
Bournemouth Air Festival 2024 was inaugurated by its opening ceremony which was held under blue skies as wild cat helicopters flew over.
'Avoid the area' - Road closed after crash
Purbeck Police has warned motorists to avoid the area after a crash on the A351 near Wareham.
'Profound sadness' as family pay tribute to pedestrian killed in crash
Hampshire Police were alerted to an incident at 1.54pm involving a blue Vauxhall Meriva and a pedestrian on Milford Road on Tuesday, August 27.
Man charged with attempted murder after woman and boy strangled
A Blandford man has been charged with attempted murder and intentional strangulation.
Hunt for pair caught stealing nearly £1,000 pounds worth of whisky
Several bottles of whisky totalling almost £1,000 were stolen from the Waitrose at the Furlong Shopping Centre.
Man seen exposing himself in middle of road
The incident occurred at 4.25pm on August 12 in the Leigh Park Estate in Wimborne.
CCTV appeal following criminal damage incident in Bournemouth
A man and a teenage girl smashed the screen of the bus stop opposite the Sovereign Centre in Centenary Way.
Busy road reopens just in time for Bournemouth Air Festival
A major road in Bournemouth has reopened early after weeks of temporary traffic lights and traffic.
Man set fire to café and slashed woman’s car tyres
A man set fire to a Bournemouth café and slashed the tyres of a woman’s car, a court has heard.
Council gives update on future of Bournemouth Air Festival
BCP Council has given an update on the future of Bournemouth Air Festival.
Woman 'winched up' and airlifted to hospital following fall
A coastguard helicopter, the ambulance service, a hazard alert response team and Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service responded to the incident.
Three men arrested after firearms and drugs found in Poole
Two men were arrested after a number of illegal items were seized from an address in Poole.
Man 'pushed into display board' outside Bournemouth Tesco
A man in his 70s got involved in an altercation with a man near the entrance of the Tesco Superstore on Wimborne Road in Kinson.
Stranded kayaker saved by Mudeford RNLI off Avon beach
Mudeford RNLI was called to help a stranded kayaker stuck 600m off Avon Beach who had capsized in the wake of a boat and lost his paddle.
British Naturism announce date for naked private museum viewing
Organised by British Naturism, fellow historians will have the chance to experience a private viewing of the famous museum including the work of Thomas Hardy and a collection of paintings
Police search for burglar who entered property and stole nothing
POLICE are searching for a burglar who entered a property and moved items.
Man appears in court for allegedly leaving dog to die in hot car
Alhoussouni is next due to appear at Weymouth Magistrates on September 26.
Missing man may be in the New Forest, police say
Lee Harris, 38 was last seen at 1.20pm at an address in Portsmouth on August 25.
From vision of a resort to urban residential heart
The development of Southbourne began in the 1880s, with Dr. Compton overseeing the construction of homes, shops, and recreational facilities.
Smoking 'could be banned' in pub gardens as Minister consider stricter rules
Reports suggest that Minister's are considering banning smoking in pub gardens, outside stadiums and in outdoor restaurants.
Oasis add more show dates to their huge reunion tour in 2025
Oasis has announced additional tour dates for their reunion tour that will see them play across the UK and Ireland in 2025.
Formula 1
Leclerc assesses Ferrari’s prospects for home race as Sainz reflects on ‘emotional’ last Monza event with the team
Charles Leclerc is feeling cautiously optimistic about what Ferrari can achieve at their home event, the Italian Grand Prix, while Carlos Sainz expects an emotional weekend ahead as he prepares for his last race at Monza as a Scuderia driver.
‘It’s out of this world!’ – Colapinto reacts to ‘insane’ F1 chance with Williams and shares initial targets
Franco Colapinto has spoken to the media for the first time since the headline-making news that he is taking the place of Logan Sargeant at Williams for the remainder of the season, expressing his gratitude to the team for the “amazing” opportunity.
Hamilton ‘really excited’ to see Antonelli’s progress as he encourages youngster to ‘have fun’ during FP1 debut
Lewis Hamilton believes that Kimi Antonelli would be the right choice as a driver for Mercedes going forwards, with the seven-time world champion “really excited” to see the teenager’s progress amid his debut FP1 appearance at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
‘I still get nervous’ – Norris explains how he has learned to deal with external pressure amid his championship fight
Lando Norris believes that struggles he faced in the early days of his F1 career have helped him to deal with the external pressure that now comes with being in a championship battle, with the Briton acknowledging that he is able to use his nerves in a positive way.
‘Max won’t have taken that too well’ – Ricciardo sends Norris warning over cheeky ‘simply lovely’ victory comment
Lando Norris’s cheeky “simply lovely” comment over team radio after securing victory in last week’s Dutch Grand Prix won’t have endeared him to rival Max Verstappen, according to RB’s Daniel Ricciardo.
BETTING GUIDE: Who are the favourites as F1 reaches the Ferrari heartland of Monza?
Max Verstappen comes into Monza with a lead in the drivers’ championship but no Grand Prix win now for the past five races. Can the Red Bull man turn his fortunes around in Italy, or will Lando Norris press home his advantage and start to reduce the Dutchman’s lead in the overall standings? And just what sort of form might Ferrari have on home soil? Let’s see what the odds have to say…
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the build-up ahead of the Italian Grand Prix weekend
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2024 Italian Grand Prix weekend in Monza.
NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2024 Italian Grand Prix
Just a few days on from an exciting weekend in Zandvoort, Formula 1 heads straight to Monza for the Italian Grand Prix. Ahead of the event, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with stats, trivia, insight and much more. You can also see how fans have voted using our F1 Play predictor game.
Russell declares Antonelli is ‘destined to be a Formula 1 driver’ as youngster reminds him of his own journey
George Russell believes that the journey of Mercedes protégé Kimi Antonelli reminds him of his own path to Formula 1, with the Briton praising the youngster who is the favourite to drive alongside him next season.
GRILL THE GRID: Watch and join in as we test the F1 drivers in the 'Who Am I?' challenge
It’s time for Round 5 of Grill the Grid in 2024, and our next challenge really tests the drivers' knowledge...
'You gave it your all' – Albon sends message to Sargeant after ‘brutal’ Williams dropping
Alex Albon has sent a message of support to his former team mate Logan Sargeant after Williams announced that the American was to be replaced by Franco Colapinto for the remainder of the 2024 season.
ITALIAN GRAND PRIX – Read the all-new digital race programme here
Check out the digital race programme for this weekend's Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2024 in Monza.
Windows Central
The Xbox August 2024 update brings huge improvements to Discord on Xbox consoles
The Xbox August 2024 update brings big improvements to Discord, letting players view streams directly from their consoles.
The director of Final Fantasy 14, Naoki Yoshida, declares, "We would like to release more Square Enix games on Xbox, and there WILL be more of our titles released on Xbox"
In a recent interview with Eurogamer, Final Fantasy 14's Naoki Yoshida discussed Square Enix's desire to strengthen its relationship with Xbox players following its successful launch on Xbox consoles.
Age of Mythology: Retold reviews are in — Here's a round-up of what everyone is saying about this strategy remake
Here's a round-up of Age of Mythology: Retold reviews, with everything reviewers are saying about the latest big strategy game from Xbox.
Work until 2 AM? NVIDIA employees "work like hell" but can't leave because the AI chipmaker uses "golden handcuffs" and lavish pay to keep them on the grind
NVIDIA employees go to work every day and leave the office at around 2 AM but receive generous pay packages as compensation.
Acer's Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC was its first AMD GPU and still challenges Intel for 1080p gaming
Acer's Predator BiFrost Radeon RX 7600 OC offers excellent performance for 1080p gaming, but 8GB of VRAM will limit its lifespan.
Razer launches new wireless Xbox controller, and Microsoft should hide in shame
The Wolverine V3 Pro is Razer's first wireless Xbox controller. It's also arguably the best Xbox controller you can buy right now.
Controversial Windows Recall feature will be uninstallable, or so it seems
Windows Recall is a powerful AI feature that drew criticism when launched. Microsoft delayed the rollout of Recall to improve security and cover privacy concerns. Now, it appears that it will be possible to uninstall Recall on Windows 11.
PSA: Star Wars Outlaws doesn't work on Steam Deck (yet), but it's great on ROG Ally and Legion Go
Star Wars Outlaws has some decently hefty system requirements, but can it run on gaming handhelds like Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go?
Microsoft needs to add this key feature to the Xbox controller, and quickly
Hall Effect sticks aren't just a nice to have, they should be an essential on any modern game controller. Xbox needs to start leading by example.
From Flipgrid to Flip to a foot in the grave. Say farewell to Microsoft's standalone education-focused video app.
The standalone Flip app will soon be shut down by Microsoft. The app's core features will be migrated to Teams for Education, though some functionality will get lost in the shuffle.
Does Age of Mythology: Retold play well on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?
Age of Mythology: Retold plays exceptionally well on ROG Ally, Steam Deck, and Legion Go. You might just want to tweak a few settings.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is set in a breathtakingly beautiful world — with fully fleshed characters and a unique combat system that belies its small team
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 revealed a new gameplay trailer, which introduced us to the world of Lumière and what looks to be an incredibly fascinating game with an intricate story, characters, and an exciting approach to combat.
Keen Forza players now have their own Insiders program to join, playtest new stuff early and get rewarded
Forza Motorsport players now have their own Insiders program to join, with access to early playtests, open lines to the development team and some sweet rewards.
"Our chatbots perform the tasks of 700 people" with better customer ratings: AI takes center stage as a Swedish fintech shrinks its workforce by half
Swedish fintech Klarna plans to send 2,000 employees home, potentially augmenting their roles using AI.
Vivaldi is officially optimized for Windows on Arm PCs and supports tab renaming
Vivaldi just got a major update, which ships with new features including tab renaming. The browser is also optimized for Windows on Arm for better performance and efficiency.
Labor Day deals 2024: Including Intel Gamer Days savings on laptops, PC gaming, monitors, accessories, and beyond
Labor Day weekend is nearly here, bringing a bunch of sales on hot tech from all major retailers. It coincides with Intel Gamer Days and back-to-school season, resulting in a wide array of deals and promotions on everything from laptops, gaming PCs, monitors, accessories, PC upgrade components, and more.
Laffgaff
What sea lies between the Dardanelles and Crete?
The Aegean Sea.
Headaches
When I get a headache, I take two aspirin and keep away from the children just like the bottle says.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #24.35: COSMIC Desktop, Refresh OS, Konsole Tips and More Linux Stuff
Take a tour of the upcoming COSMIC desktop environment.