The News - Sunday, 08 September 2024

BBC News

Keir Starmer says government will have to make 'unpopular' choices

The prime minister defends his decision to remove winter fuel payments from most pensioners.

A beauty pageant turned ugly: The alleged plot to steal a queen’s crown

Allegations of vote rigging threw the Miss Fiji pageant into turmoil - but what was the truth?

Venezuela's opposition leader leaves country for Spain

The Venezuelan government says opposition candidate Edmundo González asked Spain for political asylum.

I saw athlete running towards me on fire after attack, neighbour tells BBC

Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after her former partner allegedly set her on fire.

Sir Alan Bates gets married on Richard Branson's island

The 70-year-old ties the knot with his partner of 34 years in the Caribbean.

Body found in search for missing wife of rugby star

Jenny Hastings, wife of ex-Scotland international Scott Hastings, disappeared at a wild swimming spot near Edinburgh on Tuesday.

Plan to hit 18-week NHS wait target 'set to fail'

Health bosses warn major change is needed as ministers in England prepare to publish a wide-ranging review.

Rise of far right in Germany’s east isn’t over yet

AfD support continues to rise in Germany, driven by anger over immigration and weapons for Ukraine.

Yellow weather warning for UK as more rain and thunder on way

Officials warn areas of heavy, possibly thundery, rain may cause flooding and disruption.

Manhunt for gunman as 'vehicles fired upon' in Kentucky

It is not known if there are any fatalities, and the public are warned not to approach the person of interest.

Pro-euthanasia film The Room Next Door wins top prize in Venice

Venice Film Festival gives the Golden Lion Award to The Room Next Door starring Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore.

Belongings of children in care put in bin bags and lost

Campaign to stop young children in care having to pack up their lives in bin bags

‘Our sons died – we want mental health inquiry to bring change’

Two mothers share their views ahead of an inquiry into mental health deaths that they campaigned for.

The Papers: 'Tax the rich to fund winter fuel', and Oasis go global

Sunday's headlines include the latest on cuts to winter fuel payments and Oasis taking their tour stateside.

Why is the Pope doing a long tour when he's so frail?

His packed trip to Asia involves four countries in which Catholics are a minority.

Spotted dick to jambalaya: Terry's 50 years of feeding MPs

As he retires, Terry Wiggins shares memories - and recipes - from his decades in the Commons kitchen.

Don't mention Trump - how Republicans try to sway women voters

Party leaders in swing states say they focus on issues to win back women put off by Trump's personality.

Your pictures on the theme of 'still life'

A selection of photos from our readers on a set theme.

Is the rock scene still a boys' club?

Slam Dunk festival was criticised for releasing a line-up with only two acts featuring women.

How did gun crime inspire hit BBC drama Sherwood?

Several plots in the the BBC's award-winning drama mirror real-life cases in Nottingham.

Ex-Welsh FM Gething to stand down at next election

The ex-first minister has told members of Cardiff and Penarth Labour party he will not stand again.

US secretary Blinken to visit UK for Ukraine and Middle East talks

Mr Blinken will meet with Foreign Secretary David Lammy to "reaffirm" the "special relationship", officials say.

Chinese giant Chery could build cars in UK

Chery is weighing up the possibility of building cars in the UK, according to a senior executive.

Thousands of people get set for Great North Run

Conditions are expected to be rainy as the race from Newcastle to South Shields commences.

Strictly's Aljaž: I left show to become a dad

It comes as the Sun reported he left after an incident with another dancer, which his representative denies.

Second body found after British hikers went missing in Majorca

Police searching for a man missing after flash floods in Majorca find a body.

Yellow weather warning for UK as more rain and thunder on way

Officials warn areas of heavy, possibly thundery, rain may cause flooding and disruption.

Body found in search for missing wife of rugby star

Jenny Hastings, wife of ex-Scotland international Scott Hastings, disappeared at a wild swimming spot near Edinburgh on Tuesday.

Vaughan Gething to stand down at next election

The ex-first minister has told members of Cardiff and Penarth Labour party he will not stand again.

Watch: PM Starmer on riots, fuel payments and Grenfell

The prime minister speaks to Laura Kuenssberg in his first major Downing Street interview.

Great Ormond Street reviews 700 children treated by ex-surgeon

The patients were treated by Yaser Jabbar, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon who worked at the hospital’s lower limb reconstruction service.

Three Israelis shot dead at West Bank-Jordan crossing

Israeli officials say a gunman approached from the Jordanian side and opened fire.

Parliament chef who served 13 prime ministers retires after 50 years

As he retires, Terry Wiggins shares memories - and recipes - from his decades in the Commons kitchen.

Kate Winslet says women should celebrate 'being a real shape'

The actress reflects on being told to sit up straighter on the set of a film to hide her belly rolls.

Chick of 'world's most dangerous bird' hatches in Cotswolds

Keepers at Birdland in the Cotswolds have been trying to breed a southern cassowary for more than 25 years.

Don't mention Trump - how Republicans try to sway women voters

Party leaders in swing states say they focus on issues to win back women put off by Trump's personality.

Georgia shooting suspect's mother warned school of 'emergency', US media reports

The 14-year-old suspect is accused of shooting and killing four people at Apalachee High School.

We need a Conservative revolution, says Tugendhat

The Tory leadership candidate said his party lost people's trust but now had the chance to rethink its offer.

A beauty pageant turns ugly: The alleged plot to steal a queen’s crown

Allegations of vote rigging threw the Miss Fiji pageant into turmoil - but what was the truth?

Flood warnings as heavy rain hits parts of England and Wales

Forecasters warned that spells of heavy, possibly thundery rain may cause flooding and disruption.

Church service marks two years since death of Queen Elizabeth II

King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Crathie Kirk on Royal Deeside, where the late Queen was a regular worshipper while in Scotland.

I saw athlete on fire running towards me after attack, neighbour tells BBC

Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei died after her former partner allegedly set her on fire.

Venezuelan opposition leader lands in Spain after fleeing homeland

Edmundo González landed at a military base in Madrid, where he will be granted political asylum.

Your pictures on the theme of 'still life'

A selection of photos from our readers on a set theme.

T. Rex and Blue Mink bass guitarist Herbie Flowers dies aged 86

The acclaimed guitarist worked with David Bowie, Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John.

Manhunt after cars hit in shooting near US highway

It is not known if there are any fatalities, and the public are warned not to approach the person of interest.

Belongings of children in care put in bin bags and lost

Campaign to stop young children in care having to pack up their lives in bin bags

'I want accountability for my daughter's death'

Martha Gaskell's daughter Marion Turner killed herself in 2013, months after being discharged.

Former RAF airfield is new home for Middle Earth

Bovingdon Airfield Studios is also where films such as 1917 and Deadpool & Wolverine were filmed.

PM defends 'tough decision' over winter fuel cut

The PM says the only way to deliver change is to do "difficult things now", in his first major No 10 interview.

Boys aged 10 and 11 charged over church arson

Three boys, one aged 10 and two aged 11, have been charged after a fire at a church in Greenisland.

Swinney raised concerns over Sturgeon's independence strategy

John Swinney told Nicola Sturgeon he was "nervous" about her push for a fresh referendum after Brexit.

Bournemouth Echo

New speakeasy bar wants to become the art hub of Bournemouth

A new speakeasy bar has opened in Bournemouth in partnership with artist, Lucanart, and wants to become the town's hub for artists.

Bournemouth beach bonfire to go ahead despite not everyone understanding it

BOURNEMOUTH beach will host a bonfire at the end of the month.

Pub told 'improvement necessary' by inspectors

A pub in Dorset has been told to improve.

Regeneration plans 'no longer fit for purpose' after eight years

Regeneration plans are “no longer fit for purpose” just eight years after they were drawn up, a town council has said.

New private ambulance service launches in Poole

A private ambulance service has opened in Poole, looking to support the nighttime economy in BCP.

The Dorset postcodes who scooped prizes in the postcode lottery last month

A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode lottery in August 2024

Daytime closures of A35 to start next week

Work on a busy A-road in Dorset will begin next week.

Plans for 450 homes in Ringwood heads to committee for decision

Proposed plans for 450 homes in Ringwood will head to planning committee in September and has been recommended for approval.

Lymington bakery starts 'official restart' to improve business

A bakery in Lymington has reopened after it was temporarily closed to 'conduct a complete refresh' after it has struggled with business.

Films and TV shows filmed in Dorset including Harry Potter, Broadchurch and more

Plenty of films and TV shows have been shot on location in Dorset including Harry Potter, Broadchurch, Nanny McPhee, On Chesil Beach and more

Morebus hosts event to get more women driving

MOREBUS hosted a special event recently, designed to prompt women to consider a new career as a bus driver.

When the Tina Turner wowed crowds in Bournemouth

Tina Turner belted out classics, covers and new songs at the Bournemouth International Centre in 1985

Dorset choir returns home after performing in Spain

A Verwood choir have returned home after performing outside two iconic Spanish cathedrals.

Do you have razor sharp vision? Try to find all five differences in this puzzle

In these two pictures, can you spot five key differences or will your vision fail you?

What to do if you have head lice - how to get rid and can they jump?

This is how to get rid of head lice with treatments - find out if they can jump and if the insects can live in pillows.

Get your hands on incredibly valuable coin as top 10 rarest coins revealed

Just 999 coins have been minted in the collection, making them extremely rare worldwide

GALLERY: Wet weather fails to dampen gunpowder at Wimborne Militia

WET weather didn’t dampen the gunpowder of Wimborne’s famous Militia event over the weekend.

A quirky live music venue boasting an 'ever rotating' drink offering

A pub where 'every taste and experience is a new one' is our Pub of the Week.

Formula 1

Lawnmower tricks, Verstappen’s golf buggy duties and stroopwafels – Getting to know the real Lando Norris

Lando Norris is the latest star to face our Getting to Know quiz as we fire an unusual set of questions the McLaren man’s way. From discovering his love for driving on a lawnmower to the F1 rivals he would include in his ultimate golf team, and his appreciation of stroopwafels to the potential for an alternative career, he reveals all in the video player above and transcript below…

Windows Central

Forza Horizon 5's latest update encourages you to hide from everyone, which a lot of us do in real life already

Playground Games has detailed what players can expect from the new Hide & Seek game mode, and unveiled the next batch of new cars.

Ubisoft wants to fix the most annoying thing about Star Wars Outlaws 'in about ten days'

A patch to retool the difficulty in Star Wars Outlaws' early stealth missions with instant-fail mechanics is "about ten days" out, with additional efforts to address the game's difficulty ongoing.

Laffgaff

What is the name of Jay’s ex-wife in the TV show Modern Family?

Dede.

A Rush of Blood to the Head is the second studio album by which band?

Coldplay.

Dentist Recommendation

If dentists make their money off people with bad teeth, why should I trust a toothpaste that 9 out of 10 dentists recommend?