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Grenfell victims call for justice after damning report outlines multiple failures
"We lost friends, neighbours and loved ones in the most horrific way," bereaved families say.
What might change and will anyone be prosecuted?
The prime minister promises the inquiry's report will be a "moment of change" - but action could take months.
'The last thing my brother told me was he was going to die'
Omar Alhaj Ali lost his younger brother Mohammad in the Grenfell Tower fire.
FBI alerted last year to Georgia school attack suspect
Local schools were asked to monitor the 14-year-old after online threats about a school shooting in 2023, the FBI says.
Term-time holiday fine rise won't stop us, say parents
Some say the threat of prosecution is not enough to stop them going on holiday for cheaper prices.
Water bosses threatened with jail in new anti-pollution laws
New legislation gives regulators more powers to tackle water pollution in England and Wales.
Gillian Anderson: I was surprised by shame of sharing sexual fantasies
Gillian Anderson's new book, Want, is a collection of women's sexual fantasies.
Māori king's daughter crowned as king buried
Ngā Wai hono i te pō is crowned the new Māori queen after the death of her father, King Tuheitia.
Unis seek funding help as freshers pack for term
Vice-chancellors say they are at "a fork in the road" and will "slide into decline" without action.
ULEZ has cut children's school car rides - study
Research shows children living in the zone are now nearly four times more likely to be walking or cycling.
Nurse cleared of baby kidnap plot says life ruined
Safia Ahmadie was cleared by a jury after 48 minutes, but says the experience left her "smashed".
Council 'failed' Grenfell residents, says leader
Council leader Elizabeth Campbell, told the BBC she accepted the findings of the report.
'Why are we waiting years to have justice?'
The families and friends of those who died tell BBC News justice must follow the inquiry's findings.
Firefighter: 'I still feel guilt over decision to leave person behind'
Ricky Nuttall said the guilt of leaving someone in the building was "very hard to come to terms with".
Chris Mason: Grenfell report leaves many waiting for change
The failures are clear to see but the report is a work-in-progress, the BBC's political editor says.
All deaths were avoidable, says inquiry chair
The Grenfell Inquiry found that residents were "badly failed" for years.
How Ticketmaster's owner has grip on UK live music scene
Ticketmaster says artists and promoters set the pricing policy. But the division is not as clear as it seems.
The Papers: 'Everyone failed' Grenfell victims and 'now get them justice'
The publication of the final report from the inquiry into the Grenfell fire dominates the papers.
Did chapel-goer murder his sister 50 years ago?
The killing of siblings Patti and Griff Thomas at their Pembrokeshire home is being reviewed by police.
Fast fashion drove Bangladesh - now its troubled economy needs more
The once booming garment industry faces an uncertain future amid political unrest and slowing demand.
The child-killing wolves sparking panic in India
Since April, wolf attacks have terrorised villages near the Nepalese border, killing nine children.
AI's solution to the 'cocktail party problem' used in court
The technology has been used to filter out background voices in audio evidence in a US murder case.
A rare behind the scenes look at the Pacific power tussle
As the US, China and UK try to woo Pacific Islands for geopolitical reasons, nations are more concerned about climate.
Beekeeper inspired by grandfather's long lost hives
Ross Main now tends five million bees - all descended from his late grandfather's hive.
British woman dies in flash floods on Majorca
A British man who was hiking with her is missing, police on the Spanish island say.
Volvo gives up plan to sell only EVs by 2030
The car maker's decision comes as industry faces slowing demand in some major markets for electric vehicles.
Alert over potentially deadly counterfeit vodka
The Food Standards Agency warns counterfeit bottles have been found to contain a dangerous substance.
Oasis hit out at Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing after backlash
The band say decisions on pricing were left "entirely to their promoters and management".
Russian 'spy whale' was shot, animal groups say
How did an otherwise healthy beluga whale called Hvaldemir – an alleged Russian spy whale who came in from the cold – die at the weekend?
Translink defends lack of Irish signage at new Belfast hub
Bus services are due to begin on Sunday with the first departure - to Dublin - scheduled for 5am.
Grenfell victims still waiting for justice after damning report
"We lost friends, neighbours and loved ones in the most horrific way," bereaved families say.
Ministers hope to agree programme for government
Seven months since government returned, the failure to agree a plan has been heavily criticised.
Ministers ditch universal free school meal pledge
The first minister has revealed his spending plans after the government confirmed £500m of cuts.
Did chapel-goer murder his sister 50 years ago?
The killing of siblings Patti and Griff Thomas at their Pembrokeshire home is being reviewed by police.
Royal Navy crew member dies in training exercise
A Merlin Mk4 helicopter ditched during night-flying exercises and two of the three crew on board were rescued, the navy says.
Jeremy Kyle denies humiliating TV guest who died - as footage shown at inquest
Steve Dymond took an overdose after being told he had failed a lie detector test on The Jeremy Kyle Show.
Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set alight by ex-boyfriend
The 33-year-old Ugandan marathon runner, who competed in Paris, was doused in petrol after returning home from church.
Woman describes horror of learning husband drugged her so others could rape her
Gisèle Pélicot waived her right to anonymity after her husband admitted the offences.
Men on epilepsy drug told to use contraception
There is a potential, small increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems, experts say
Macron's pick Michel Barnier becomes French PM
The French president names the EU's former Brexit negotiator almost two months after snap elections.
Letby changes legal team and plans new appeal - lawyer
Former nurse Lucy Letby is currently serving 15 whole-life terms for murdering babies in her care.
Babies and children among 300 bodies found in unmarked grave
The unmarked burial site in Oldham contains 145 stillborn babies, 128 babies and children and 29 adults.
Hunter Biden offers to change not- guilty plea in tax case
His offer to accept a guilty verdict arrived just moments before jury selection was due to begin
Four victims of superyacht sinking suffocated in air pocket - Italian media
Investigators believe their cabin filled with carbon dioxide as the oxygen supply diminished.
Rayner says unsafe cladding must be removed faster
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner says she will speed works up following the Grenfell Tower fire report.
What might change and will anyone be prosecuted?
The prime minister promises the inquiry's report will be a "moment of change" - but action could take months.
Grenfell survivor: 'Losing my brother destroyed me'
Omar Alhaj Ali lost his younger brother Mohammad in the Grenfell Tower fire.
'We want to see action' - Grenfell fire survivors
Two former Grenfell Tower residents share their stories and demand action after the inquiry's final report.
Monsieur Brexit buys Macron time, but French deadlock remains
If by Christmas Mr Barnier still happens to be in office, it will be seen as a job pretty well done.
What we know about the Apalachee High School shooting victims
Students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo were killed, as were teachers Christina Irimie and Richard Aspinwall.
Critics split over 'daring' and 'dull' Joker sequel
Critics praise the Joker sequel for pushing boundaries, but also call it "repetitive" and "boring".
No 10's message to jittery Labour MPs: Toughen up
There is real nervousness at the top of the Labour government about how to keep all these new MPs in line.
Baseless claim about Harris crash spread by mysterious website
The false story has been viewed millions of times online - we break down how you can know it was fake.
Weinstein indecent assault charges discontinued by CPS
Prosecutors say there "is no longer a realistic prospect of conviction" after bringing charges in 2022.
UK competition watchdog launches Oasis tickets probe
The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating if Ticketmaster breached consumer protection law.
Kyiv names new foreign minister in cabinet revamp
Parliament approves several new ministers, but some MPs accuse President Zelensky of centralising power.
Gillian Anderson: I was surprised by shame of sharing sexual fantasies
Gillian Anderson's new book, Want, is a collection of women's sexual fantasies.
YouTube restricts teenager access to fitness videos
The platform says it is acting on concerns about teens being over-exposed to "idealised" body types.
Watch: Unseen video shows moments after JFK assassination
In the video, the presidential limousine can be seen driving at high-speed to a hospital.
John Lewis brings back 'never knowingly undersold'
The U-turn comes as the High Street retailer tries to revive its fortunes and win back customers.
Jeremy Kyle denies humiliating TV guest who died
Steve Dymond took an overdose after being told he had failed a lie detector test on The Jeremy Kyle Show.
Former Christian Brother 'an evil man,' court hears
On the third day of Paul Dunleavy's trial, the jury heard evidence from a former pupil of a Belfast secondary school.
Couple jailed for starting £2m fire at Fife flats
The pair set the fire before leaving without telling anyone living in the block in Fife.
Mum loses £500 in caravan holiday Facebook scam
Nicola Smith booked the caravan on Facebook, but said that when she arrived it was already in use.
Bournemouth Echo
Recreation ground 'a health hazard', residents fume
RESIDENTS are up in arms after bins have been left uncollected on a recreation ground “for several weeks”.
Home to be converted for children's use - after residents' fear of noise
A NEW residential children’s home will go ahead in Christchurch after dozens of residents objected.
Jailed in August: Upskirting paedophile, revenge porn stalker and shoplifters
CRIMINALS jailed in August include an upskirting paedophile who used secret cameras, a shoplifter who punched and threatened workers and a stalking ex-boyfriend who posted revenge porn.
Poole Quay restaurant nominated for tourism business of the year
A restaurant on Poole Quay has been left shocked after it has been nominated for best tourism business of the year.
New ski-themed venue planned for popular Bournemouth bar that closed
A BUSINESS is set to open a new venue in a former bar in Bournemouth town centre that closed earlier this year.
In The Dock: Assaults, thefts and restraining order breaches
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Council sets out solutions to 'secure future of England's council housing'
NEW Forest District Council along with more than 100 other council landlords has published five solutions for the government to ‘secure the future of England’s council housing’.
Clear out your wardrobes to help children survive cancer this September
THIS September people across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help more children and young people survive cancer.
Comedy legend to perform in Bournemouth next month
FRANK Skinner will perform at Bournemouth International Centre next month as part of his latest tour.
Wetherspoon pub to mark milestone birthday with offer on drinks
A WETHERSPOON pub is to celebrate its 30th birthday with some drinks costing less than £2.
Two ex-RAF pilots turned carers to launch franchise
TWO ex-RAF pilots turned carers are set for take-off in Bournemouth as they launch their second Guardian Angel Carers franchise.
Council to consider changes to polling stations
New Forest District Council (NFDC) is seeking residents’ comments as part of their Polling Districts and Places Review consultation.
Buildings to be illuminated in pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month
LANDMARKS and buildings across Dorset will be lit up in pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Cherries' headline sponsor renews deal
A car dealer has renewed its position as a headline sponsor for AFC Bournemouth for a fifth consecutive season.
Dorset residents urged to download health app to save time for all
MORE than 200,000 Dorset residents are believed to be living with high blood pressure, NHS Dorset has said.
Famous artist joins campaign to raise mental health awareness
ARTIST Stuart Semple has joined a nationwide campaign to raise awareness around mental health.
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
Royal Navy person dies after navy helicopter ditches in sea off Dorset coast
A Merlin Mk4 helicopter was involved in a night-flying training exercise when it because ditched off the Dorset coast.
Popular Bournemouth bar announces shock closure after two years
In a lengthy post on its social media, Post’s decision to close was down to ‘challenges of operating in the current town centre environment’.
Flood warning issued for parts of Dorset following heavy rainfall
A FLOOD warning has been issued for several areas across Dorset.
Greene King £2 pints: Where to get yours
GREENE KING pub-goers will be able to enjoy a pint for a mere £2 to mark the end of summer.
World’s largest seagoing paddle steamer sails to Dorset this weekend
Just over a week after the historic Steamship Shieldhall left Poole Quay, the Paddle Steamer Waverley will be stopping in the area as part of a tour.
Record number of people took own lives in Dorset
A RECORD number of suicide deaths were registered in Dorset last year, new figures from the government show.
Luxury care home with views of Brownsea Island opens in Sandbanks
A NEW luxury care home has opened in a ‘stunning location’ with views over Sandbanks and Brownsea Island.
Former Dorset Police officer on trial for rape and voyeurism offences
The charges relate to three women, one from Hertfordshire, one from Buckinghamshire and one from Dorset, Hertfordshire Police said.
Hour-by-hour forecast as yellow weather warning issued for Dorset
A yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thundery showers has also been issued by the Met Office.
New plans submitted to demolish a house and replace it with three properties
PLANS have been submitted to demolish a property and build three detached houses in Bournemouth.
Man in court after knives and firearms listed for sale on Instagram
A MAN has appeared in court following an investigation into weapons being sold online in the New Forest.
Microscopic Beetlejuice created inside the eye of a needle
The special artwork is the sum of more than three years of hard work and dedication.
A care provider celebrates improving its CQC rating to 'good'
A Bournemouth care provider has been given a 'Good' rating after being told it required improvement in its previous inspection.
Royal Navy member dies off Dorset coast
Kier Starmer and the Royal Navy have shared their statements on the incident where a Royal Navy member died off the Dorset coast in a training exercise last night.
'I'm thrilled to take the reins': New boss appointed at luxury hotel
A leadership transition is set to take place at a boutique hotel in the New Forest
New Forest new build homes among the most expensive in the region
A study has revealed that the New Forest has some of the highest priced new homes in the South East.
Owners of £1.2 million home spark furious row in bid to shut off public footpath
A wealthy couple have sparked a bitter row in their village in a National Park over a 'shameful' planning bid to shut off a popular public footpath.
'Perhaps we should ban Christmas next'
SUSAN Stockwell’s desire for the always popular Bournemouth air show to never be held again (Letter 2nd September) includes a curious list of reasons.
Hundreds of pigs to hoover up acorns in New Forest this month
Hundreds of pigs will soon be released to hoover up acorns in the New Forest for pannage season
Hospice says it faces 'challenging' times but has no plans to cut jobs 'at present'
Bosses at Oakhaven Hospice have said it is not planning any job cuts but warned: "Times are very challenging."
Asos sells majority stake in Topshop and Topman
Asos is to offload 75% of its stake in the Topshop and Topman brands, in a deal which values them at £180 million.
Government
Home School Education Registration and Support Bill [HL]
A bill to require parents who choose to home-educate their children to register with the local authority; to make provision about the maintenance of registers by local authorities of children in their area who are not full-time pupils at any school; to make provision about support by local authorities to promote the education and safeguarding of such children; and for connected purposes.
Listed Investment Companies (Classification etc) Bill [HL]
A Bill to make provision about listed investment companies; the classification and characteristics of those companies; and for connected purposes.
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill
A Bill to remove the remaining connection between hereditary peerage and membership of the House of Lords; to abolish the jurisdiction of the House of Lords in relation to claims to hereditary peerages; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
Formula 1 announces Santander as Official Retail Banking Partner
Formula 1 is delighted to announce that Santander, one of the largest banks in the world, will become its Official Retail Banking Partner in a multi-year deal starting in 2025.
Filling Kick Sauber's second seat is a 'top priority' for Binotto – who are they eyeing up?
Sauber – who will become Audi in 2026 – are one of two teams to have a seat left on next year’s grid. New boss Mattia Binotto says filling it is “a top priority”. So, who are they eyeing up?
Dubious overtakes, multi-car crashes and reversing in the pitlane – The F1 drivers that have been handed a race ban
A race ban is a particularly rare and severe penalty for a driver to endure, so much so that only a handful have been given out over the decades.
Stella acknowledges Norris is in ‘best position’ to fight for title as he points to future McLaren discussions
Andrea Stella has stressed the need for McLaren, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri to “work as a team” if they are to build on their strong run of form and challenge for both F1 World Championship titles in 2024.
Antonelli confirms car number he wants to use for start of Formula 1 career
Kimi Antonelli has confirmed the car number he would like to use when his Formula 1 career officially begins in 2025, subject to approval from the FIA.
Vowles feels it would have been ‘unfair’ on Sargeant to keep him in a Williams race seat
James Vowles has opened up on the decision to replace Logan Sargeant mid-season, with the Williams team boss believing it would have been “almost unfair” to keep him in a race seat.
Lenovo becomes Global Partner of Formula 1 in renewed deal
Formula 1 and Lenovo have today announced the extension of its partnership that will see the technology giant elevated to a Global Partner in a multi-year renewal starting from the beginning of 2025. As part of the deal, Motorola, a subsidiary of Lenovo Group, will become Global Smartphone Partner of F1.
Doohan explains ‘strange’ shootout test with friend Schumacher before landing Alpine seat
Jack Doohan has admitted that it was a “strange” feeling to share a test day with Mick Schumacher earlier this year when Alpine were mulling over their driver line-up options for the 2025 campaign.
HINCH'S HEROES: Who impressed Indycar star James Hinchcliffe in Sunday’s mega race at Monza?
Indycar winner and F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe was watching all the action closely and has picked out his five ‘heroes’ from across the weekend at Monza…
TECH WEEKLY: How Ferrari's Monza upgrades helped the team to address a key problem
Ferrari’s Monza victory coincided with a significant update – just as did McLaren’s win at Zandvoort. But, as with McLaren a week earlier, the circuit characteristics were a good match with the traits of the winning car regardless of updates, so we should be cautious about aligning correlation with causation in both cases.
GRILL THE GRID: Who will crack under pressure in the 'Name Two Drivers' challenge?
Ferrari announce organisational changes as former Mercedes man Loic Serra gets set to start work
Ferrari have confirmed that Loic Serra will assume the role of Technical Director Chassis when he officially joins the team on October 1.
Windows Central
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 reviews are in — here's what critics are saying about this co-op shooter
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 reviews have arrived, so dive in and take a look at what the critics are saying.
With Xbox's State of Decay 3 on the horizon, updates for its predecessor are ending after 6 years: "We’re excited to devote ourselves to making the next game even better"
Six years after the game's launch, Undead Labs is ending support for State of Decay 2 as it shifts to focus on developing its sequel, State of Decay 3.
Is Age of Mythology: Retold on Xbox Game Pass?
Age of Mythology: Retold is finally here, but is the remake of the beloved RTS on Microsoft's Game Pass service? We've got the details.
The makers of my favorite new PC and gaming accessory are teasing something big
XREAL has teased its X1 chip, but not a lot more than that, other than the fact it's coming in a big new product before the end of the year.
Lenovo somehow made the lightest laptop I've ever reviewed even lighter, more powerful, and longer lasting
Lenovo has announced two AI-powered "Aura Edition" laptops during IFA 2024, including the lightest ThinkPad X1 Carbon ever, all powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2).
Lenovo hits sub $900 thanks to Qualcomm, and this 2-in-1 looks outstanding
During IFA 2024, Lenovo has unveiled three new laptops equipped with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus, pushing below the $900 barrier.
Lenovo announces five new AMD laptops, but this one is my favorite
AMD is in season at Lenovo, with the PC maker announcing five new laptops with Ryzen chips. The ThinkPad T14s (Gen 6) might appeal most to me, but there's a lot more to unpack.
A no-frills, no-fuss mouse that's lightweight and doesn't cost the earth has converted me back to wired accessories
The NZXT Lift 2 Ergo is a no-frills budget gaming mouse that packs impressive specs under its lightweight and unassuming design.
Govee lights up IFA 2024 with new flagship light strips and a slew of new accessories
Govee just announced a wide range of new accessories and lights at IFA 2024, including the Strip Light 2 Pro and the COB Strip Light Pro.
This new Windows laptop doesn't have a webcam until you want it to
Honor has taken the wraps off a new Windows laptop at IFA 2024, which features a drop-dead gorgeous design with thin uniform bezels, a high-resolution 120Hz touchscreen display, a large haptic trackpad, and a unique webcam that can be detached from the top of the laptop lid.
Blizzard reveals gameplay details and exciting classic rewards for World of Warcraft's 20th anniversary event
Blizzard Entertainment has revealed what's in store for players in World of Warcraft's upcoming 20th Anniversary event. These include remastered armor sets, a classic dungeon transformed into a 10-15 player Raid dungeon, a ton of fun activities, and more.
Apparently it's a problem (again) that Snapdragon X Elite laptops that aren't for gaming can't play a lot of games
Another report is doing the rounds dumping on gaming on Snapdragon X laptops which are, shockingly, not designed for gaming.
Elon Musk's xAI developed Colossus in just 122 days — "The most powerful AI training system in the world" powered by 100K NVIDIA H100 GPUs could that make Grok 'the most powerful AI by every metric'
Elon Musk announced the world's most powerful training system, Colossus, is up and running. xAI will expand its capacity with 50,000 NVIDIA H100 and H200 GPUs in the next few months.
Microsoft plans to rebrand Copilot in 'the most Microsoft way possible' in its September event — months after pumping the brakes on shipping new Copilot experiences
Microsoft is preparing to hold a special Copilot event on LinkedIn on September 16, 2024, at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, hosted by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and VP of AI Jared Spataro. The company will rebrand and ship new features to the service.
Laffgaff
Who was the second man to walk on the moon?
Buzz Aldrin.
Eyelashes
Eyelashes are supposed to prevent things from getting in your eyes but whenever I have something in my eye, it's always an eyelash. Eyeronic.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #24.36: Best Linux Terminals, Arch Repos, Windows Recall Fiasco and More
There is a new Maker's corner from this week