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Starmer faces union pressure over winter fuel payment cut
Unite boss Sharon Graham suggests the government needs to be ''brave enough'' to admit they have made a mistake.
No cries or gurgles: The hospital ward filled with starving babies
Acute malnutrition, which has ravaged Afghanistan for decades, has reached an unprecedented level.
Woman wins six-figure payout after adoption broke down
Karen Maguire was paid an out-of-court settlement by South Lanarkshire Council last year.
A tent city next to Mayfair: Why cutting homelessness might be harder than before
Governments have tackled the problem in the past, but will doing so prove more difficult today?
‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to hear from healthcare staff
The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS.
Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts
An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic.
‘Tate raped and strangled us’ - women give first-hand accounts to BBC
Two women describe being attacked by the controversial social media influencer when he lived in Luton.
More councils to get control of local buses under planned law
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh promises to deliver a "bus revolution" that will save vital routes.
Fugitive pastor wanted by FBI caught in Philippines
Apollo Quiboloy's arrest has ended a two-week long standoff between officers and his followers.
British prisoner among five on run after escaping Portuguese jail
They escaped by scaling the wall with a ladder, the Portuguese prison service says.
Tribute to carer found dead as suspect killed in motorway crash
Police launch a murder inquiry and say the suspect died after being hit by a lorry later the same evening.
Which rural area will take the UK’s nuclear waste?
The UK's nuclear waste needs a permanent home - but finding a community willing to take it is tricky.
The Papers: 'Starmer faces winter fuel anger' as 'scores of MPs could rebel'
The majority of Monday's newspapers focus on Labour's plan to cut winter fuel allowance from most pensioners.
Jacqueline Wilson 'delighted to be viewed as gay icon' after coming out
The author's new book Think Again is the sequel to the Girls series and her first adult novel.
E-bike rage in the borough that's had enough - and how it might be solved
Brent Council has threatened to ban them as residents complain of impassable pavements and bad driving.
'Stick to policy': Voters want less drama in Harris-Trump debate
Voters told BBC they want to hear more about policy from the candidates during Tuesday's debate.
Climate change leaves future of Pacific Islands tourism 'highly uncertain'
Tourist sector bosses in the region are increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change.
What is the mental health public inquiry and what could it change?
An inquiry into the deaths of people under the care of mental health services is due to take place.
'Don't just throw us on the streets after prison'
Plans to release thousands of prisoners early have prompted fears of homelessness and reoffending.
Boeing offers staff 25% pay hike in bid to avoid strike
The tentative deal comes just days ahead of a possible strike at the plane maker's main factories.
Google's lucrative ad tech business goes on trial
Regulators have successfully argued Google is too powerful in search - now they are coming for its ad tech.
Costly corkage continues to climb in the capital
Some fine dining restaurants charge upwards of £100 to open each bottle of wine brought by diners.
Inside Pokrovsk, the vital Ukrainian town in Russia's sights
If invading Russians seize this vital transport hub, Ukraine could lose the entire Donetsk region.
Kendrick Lamar to headline Super Bowl half-time show
The Grammy-award winning musician said he wants to remind the world why rap music is the "most impactful genre to date".
Forty-eight killed in Nigeria fuel tanker crash
The vehicle was involved in a collision with a lorry carrying people and livestock.
Woman and child die at property in Cornwall
Police were called to the property by the ambulance service following a welfare check.
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.
Woman wins six-figure payout after adoption broke down
Karen Maguire was paid an out-of-court settlement by South Lanarkshire Council last year.
'It felt we were live streaming somebody's death'
A doctor in a Welsh hospital says it felt wrong people were dying with no family by their bedside.
Kate says she has completed chemotherapy treatment in video message
The Princess of Wales says this year has been "incredibly tough" but has a renewed "appreciation of life".
'Out of darkness, can come light': Kate's message in full
The Princess of Wales speaks of her focus on staying cancer free in an emotive message released by Kensington Palace.
NHS was 'creaking at seams' when Covid hit, inquiry told
Lack of staff and beds hampered care for both Covid and non-Covid patients, the inquiry is told.
No plans to give further support to pensioners over winter fuel, No 10 says
Some Labour MPs are uneasy over the move to scrap winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners.
Thirteen missing after super typhoon causes bridge collapse in Vietnam
Typhoon Yagi, the most powerful to hit Asia this year, kills 60 and destroys homes across north of country.
Beyoncé locked out of Country Music Awards
The star's country album is snubbed as the ceremony reveals its latest round of nominees.
US veteran makes 'incredible' progress after world's first eye transplant
Aaron James has been able to resume normal life after receiving a partial-face and whole-eye transplant.
Israeli strikes on Syrian military sites kill 18, health minister says
The Israeli military has not commented on the strikes on around the central town of Masyaf.
Selena Gomez says she can't carry her own children
The 32-year-old singer and actor says she is considering adoption or surrogacy.
Prince Andrew to pay costs or move out of Windsor mansion
If Prince Andrew wants to stay in Royal Lodge he will have to pay his own way for upkeep and security.
In pictures: Kate's video offers glimpse of royal life in Norfolk
The video message from the Princess of Wales gives us a glimpse of the Wales' home life in Norfolk.
Is climate change making hurricanes and typhoons worse?
These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
Inside the hospital struggling to save its starving babies
Acute malnutrition, which has ravaged Afghanistan for decades, has reached an unprecedented level.
Why muted mics won’t help Trump or Harris at debate
We assess each candidate's strengths and weaknesses when put in the spotlight and under pressure.
Killer who stabbed woman 60 times is recommended for release
Joanne Tulip's mother has condemned the decision, calling Steven Ling a "very dangerous man".
Asos shoppers hit out at new £3.95 returns charge
The company said it was introducing a charge for customers with a "frequently high return rate".
Afghan embassy in London to shut after Taliban sacks staff
The UK government said the embassy would shut following the dismissal of its staff by the Taliban.
Man admits driving car through funeral home window in murder bid
William McBurnie, 57, pleaded guilty to attempted murder at the High Court in Livingston.
Man convicted in 'landmark' FGM conspiracy case
Emad Kaky is guilty of conspiring to commit female genital mutilation (FGM) - a first in England and Wales.
Man tried to kill ex-girlfriend by driving car into funeral home
William McBurnie, 57, pleaded guilty to attempted murder at the High Court in Livingston.
Police officer guilty of sexually abusing girl
John Stringer, 42, from Cardiff, appeared tearful as the five guilty verdicts were read out.
Bournemouth Echo
'He could do anything': Tributes paid to 'kind' man who died suddenly
The family of a man who passed away suddenly has paid tribute to him, remembering him as a "kind, jack of all trades."
Review backs council's decision to close leisure centre to public
A review looking into the closure of a leisure centre has backed the council’s decision to stop funding.
Trip to Israel and employing your spouse - our MPs' financial interests
Trips to Israel and Palestine, donations from Autoglass and employing your wife – our MP’s financial interests
Aldi formally unveils plans for new supermarket
Aldi has unveiled its plans for a new supermarket.
Council spent £5.3m setting up and closing down FuturePlaces
Setting up and closing down BCP Council’s controversial company FuturePlaces cost £5.3m, the authority’s leader has said.
Bournemouth Airport among top 10 in the UK, new survey says
Bournemouth Airport has come up among the best airports in the UK in an annual survey by Which?.
Roundabout to close for resurfacing work
A Poole roundabout will close later this month for resurfacing work.
Pub offers free pints of Jeremy Clarkson's beer
A Poole pub offered free pints of Jeremy Clarkson's beer and cider to customers after installing it on tap.
Plans to turn office into HMO 'could result in lost jobs'
Plans are in place to convert a former solicitors’ office in Bournemouth town centre into an 11-bed HMO.
44 roadworks taking place across BCP this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week:
Estate agents acquires Bournemouth business following owner's semi-retirement
A Bournemouth-based national estate agents has acquired a similar business in Boscombe as it expands across the conurbation.
Man running four 'ultra marathons' in four days to fundraise for cancer charity
A man is running 116 miles along the length of the Jurassic Coast to raise money for an ovarian cancer charity.
Pampered pensioners enjoy day at 'care home spa'
Care home residents enjoyed a beautiful day of pampering and chilling out inspired by an international celebration of relaxation.
Outdoor education centre creates woman's support group
An outdoor education centre in Ringwood has created a support group for women after the success of its male group.
Thousands raised for Mudeford RNLI through charity event
Chairman of the Funday Committee, Robert King welcomed everyone before introducing the Mayor of Christchurch, Paul Hilliard who officially opened the family filled fun day.
Weeds pulled from railway line using special train
Weeds have been removed from the Swanage Railway heritage line with the help of a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).
Venture to the deep when Ocean World Film Festival visits Dorset
Cinema goers will be able to venture to the deep without even getting wet.
School to celebrate 50th birthday
RINGWOOD Waldorf School is kicking off its 50th birthday celebrations with a weekend of activities.
'Bad pavements are a real pain'
Recently I was forced to have to get about on a mobility scooter due to chronic back pain which now stops me walking everywhere.
Olivier award winning performance of Pride and Prejudice comes to Poole
An accoladed West-End adaptation of Pride and Prejudice will come to Poole for a week-long run.
'Tourist tax fee would be a bargain'
All travellers know that it is commonplace to pay a resort fee or tourist tax at most hotels in Europe and quite hefty ones in some other parts of the world.
Man 'threatened to set petrol station on fire' while on roof
A man allegedly threatened to set fire to a Bournemouth petrol station.
Road closed and air ambulance seen at incident
Pound Lane is closed after an 'incident' in Bransgore.
Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash involving car
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on a busy road.
Road closed after motorbike and car crash
A MOTORCYLIST has been taken to hospital after a crash during rush hour on a busy road.
Serious assaults, drunks and drugs: a night in Bournemouth town centre
Serious assaults, drunk and disorderly behaviour and drugs – this was just one Saturday night in Bournemouth town centre.
Mini completely destroyed after serious fire near petrol station
A MINI caught fire and was left completely destroyed overnight.
PICTURES: Car damaged after large branch falls from tree
The branch of a tree in Bournemouth snapped off and landed on top of a car – leaving it destroyed.
Princess of Wales shares heartfelt message as she finishes chemotherapy
Kate Middleton has confirmed she has finished her chemotherapy treatment and hopes to return to public duties.
Man arrested on suspected burglary offences after chase with police dog
Police Dog Blaze, a Hampshire and Isle of Wight police dogs provided essential help in catching a man involved in a burglary on Lyndhurst Road.
Man injured after group attack in town centre
A man was assaulted during a spat between a group of people.
Motorhome stolen from outside property late at night
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have reported that a motorhome was stolen from a Ringwood property.
Police called to woman spotted on bridge over A338 Wessex Way
Police responded to a concern for welfare call when a woman was spotted on a bridge over the A338.
Road reopens after crash leaves man seriously injured
A road has been closed following the crash between a motorbike and car.
Nursing home resident celebrates 104th birthday
A Broadstone care home resident who has spent 60 years in Poole celebrated her 104th birthday with family.
Government
Permitted Development Rights (Extension) Bill [HL]
A Bill to make provision to extend permitted development rights to allow householders to improve and extend their residential properties; and for connected purposes.
Public Authority Algorithmic and Automated Decision-Making Systems Bill [HL]
A Bill to regulate the use of automated and algorithmic tools in decision-making processes in the public sector; to require public authorities to complete an impact assessment of automated and algorithmic decision-making systems; to ensure the adoption of transparency standards for such systems; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
Wolff concedes it was ‘for the good’ of Hamilton to move from Mercedes to Ferrari
Toto Wolff has opened up on Lewis Hamilton’s impending move from Mercedes to Ferrari, suggesting that the seven-time world champion might have been feeling the need to “reinvent himself”.
Alpine’s Sanchez details how team are setting themselves up to be competitive ‘especially from 2026 onwards’
Alpine’s Executive Technical Director David Sanchez has detailed how the team are hoping to put themselves in a “competitive position” in 2025 and beyond as they look to continue improving on their car going forward.
IT’S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we’re excited about ahead of the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Two-thirds of the season down, and the European races are now behind us as Formula 1 kicks off the flyaway events with a double-header of races in Azerbaijan and Singapore. And with the title fights hotting up, here are a few talking points that could well become hot topics ahead of this weekend’s race in Baku.
Snakehips, Big Boi and Vandelux to headline Heineken Silver Stage at Las Vegas Grand Prix
Music sensations Snakehips, Big Boi and Vandelux will headline the Heineken Silver Stage at the Las Vegas Grand Prix from November 21-23.
Stella explains how Ferrari’s recent resurgence can help McLaren in their own F1 title quest
Andrea Stella has explained how Ferrari’s return to form is both “bad and good news” for McLaren as they attempt to topple Red Bull and return to championship-winning ways this season.
Vasseur hails ‘mega professional’ Sainz as he leaves door open to work with Spaniard again
Frederic Vasseur has paid tribute to Carlos Sainz ahead of his move from Ferrari to Williams, saying he has “huge respect” for the Spaniard who has been “mega professional” during their time together.
Windows Central
Mojang's future plans for Minecraft include more frequent updates, the death of the Mob Vote, a PS5 version, and more
Minecraft is one of the largest and most successful video games of all time, and Mojang Studios has detailed its future plans to keep it that way.
Destiny 2 dev Bungie reveals "Apollo" and "Behemoth" Frontiers expansions on series' 10th Anniversary, and a new DLC roadmap too: "We believe it’s time for Destiny to change and evolve"
10 years after the release date of the original Destiny, Destiny 2 developer Bungie has revealed a closer look at what's coming in 2025 and beyond.
Someone has reimagined the 'cursed' Minecraft movie trailer as fully animated, and it's so much better
The first trailer for The Minecraft Movie got mixed reviews, but this reimagined animated version is a slam dunk
The only Copilot+ PC I've really considered buying has never been cheaper
More Copilot+ PCs are headed our way in the near future, but Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Edge remains at the top of my list thanks to its combination of 2.8K AMOLED display, strong performance and efficiency, and sleek design.
How to update XREAL glasses on PC, Android, and using the Beam
XREAL's glasses will occasionally need to install updates, but it's not immediately obvious how you would do such a thing. So we'll walk you through it step-by-step.
This Snapdragon X Elite laptop is basically the same price as a PC with a Snapdragon X Plus
A massive discount on the ASUS VivoBook S 15 makes the version with a Snapdragon X Elite cost only $45 more than the new entry-level model with a Snapdragon X Plus (8-core).
Google's lucrative ad business could be on the DOJ's chopping block for anti-competitive business practices: "No one is forced to use our advertising technologies, they use them because they're effective"
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ), along with 17 states, has filed an antitrust case against Google, citing its dominance in digital advertising, which has left competitors with the shorter end of the stick.
Fallout is officially an Emmy Award-winning TV show, but there could still be more to come
Fallout is now officially an Emmy Award-winning show, claiming two prizes in the 2024 Creative Arts ceremony. But there are more up for grabs on September 15, including some huge categories.
Laffgaff
C is the Roman numeral for what number?
100.
Living With A Dog
Living with a dog is 90% following each other around, watching each other go potty, and wondering what the other has in their mouth.
Itsfoss
What is Hugging Face?
Hugging Face is a crucial platform for AI models. But, what is it? And, what can you expect? Here, we tell you.