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Gunman lurked for hours before Trump's last-minute game of golf
West Palm Beach residents are stunned the suspect was able to hide undetected at the course for nearly 12 hours.
Four key takeaways from Huw Edwards' sentencing
Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards has been given a suspended prison term for making indecent images of children. Here are four things we learned from his court appearance.
Junior doctors accept 22% pay rise to end strikes
Junior doctors in England accept the government’s offer of a 22% pay rise over two years, ending their long-running dispute.
Sir David Attenborough: 'The world would be worse off without our stories'
Sir David Attenborough praises the "beauty" created by the BBC in its natural history shows.
Diane Abbott: Starmer treated me as a 'non person'
The Labour MP speaks to the BBC about the fallout after a Tory donor made racist comments about her.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrested in New York City
The rapper's attorney, Marc Agnifilo, said they were "disappointed" by the arrest and his client was an "innocent man".
Unis call for tuition-fee rise in freshers' week
A group of 141 institutions is calling for inflation-linked fee hikes and more government grants.
Brexit deal impact 'worsening', economists warn
The findings come from a report covering the three-year period after the Brexit deal was signed.
Brie Larson 'excited' for London theatre debut
The Oscar-winning actress will star in Elektra, a Greek tragedy translated by poet Anne Carson.
Secret Service 'aware' of Elon Musk post about Harris, Biden
The tech tycoon has deleted the post about assassination attempts on the president and vice-president, saying it was a joke.
Bodycam footage shows arrest of suspected Trump gunman
Footage shows the moment Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, is taken away by officers.
Ros Atkins on how close Trump got to gunman at golf course
The BBC's analysis editor looks at the route Trump was taking and where secret agents spotted a rifle.
The Papers: 'Huw Edwards' shame' and 'reputation in tatters'
Tuesday's headlines are dominated by the sentencing of ex-BBC newsreader Huw Edwards.
No inquiry into gifts for Starmer's wife, say No10
The PM insisted "rules are being followed" after clothing for his wife was not initially declared.
'All good here': Titan sub's last messages before implosion
Two-week public inquiry sees last communication before deep-sea disaster near wreck of Titanic last year.
Publishers try skinnier books to save money and emissions
Subtle changes to the font can make books much slimmer and lighter - saving money and CO2 emissions.
The legal battles behind Anna Delvey’s Dancing With The Stars debut
The convicted fraudster who conned her way into New York's elite is facing deportation back to Germany.
'Working for £3 an hour made me feel dirty'
A BBC investigation finds garment workers who explain why they accepted wages as low as £3 an hour.
Pregnancy brain changes revealed in detailed scans
Repeated scans during one woman's pregnancy show brain changes never charted before.
Rich should pay more inheritance tax, says Ed Davey
The Lib Dem leader calls on Labour to reform inheritance tax to make it "fairer" in a BBC interview.
Floods and mudslides kill more than 200 in Myanmar
The storm has killed more than 500 people in northern Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar.
Plans to ban traffic on Oxford Street announced
London mayor Sadiq Khan says "urgent action" is needed to regenerate the busy shopping street.
Women dominate 2024 Booker Prize shortlist
Five out of the six authors short-listed are women, including Anne Michaels and Rachel Kushner.
Rupert Murdoch's 'Succession' court battle begins
The court battle will determine the future of the billionaire's media empire.
Plans to ban traffic on Oxford Street announced
London mayor Sadiq Khan says "urgent action" is needed to regenerate the busy shopping street.
New health trust building defect to cost millions
Leaking pipes cause damage worth £4m at an acute mental health centre at Belfast City Hospital.
Scotland takes 'huge step' towards Calum's Law on child restraint
The Holyrood bill is named after Calum Morrison who was was restrained at an additional needs school when he was 11.
First minister sparks row with NHS bosses over waits
Eluned Morgan says she will hold them to account over long waiting lists.
Ghislaine Maxwell loses sex trafficking appeal
Maxwell will continue to serve her 20-year sentence after judges in Manhattan upheld her five convictions.
Youngest boy sentenced over UK riots 'chose to be part of angry mob'
The 12-year-old boy threw stones at police in the disorder which broke out in Southport in July.
'I am a rapist' admits man accused of drugging and abusing wife for 10 years
Dominique Pelicot, 71, is accused of drugging his wife Gisèle to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her.
Italy next to face storm after 21 killed in Europe floods
More than 50 regions of Italy have issued alerts, as flooding continues to batter Poland and the Czech Republic.
Instagram teen accounts and posts to be made private by default
Meta says parents will be able to "guide" a safer experience - critics say the firm itself should do more.
Tim Davie says he can’t see Huw Edwards working at BBC again
The BBC director general says the convicted former presenter would not return "for obvious reasons".
More than 140 Post Office convictions could be quashed in Scotland
Sub-postmasters across the UK were wrongly accused of crimes such as theft or fraud on the basis of a faulty IT system.
Trump says he was bundled into golf cart after shots rang out
The ex-president details the moment Secret Service agents opened fire on a man suspected of plotting an attack.
The Sims movie involving Margot Robbie confirmed
A rumoured adaptation of the hit videogame is confirmed by its makers and Amazon MGM studios.
Four key takeaways from Huw Edwards' sentencing
Former BBC News presenter Huw Edwards has been given a suspended prison term for making indecent images of children. Here are four things we learned from his court appearance.
Scotland agrees to host Commonwealth Games in 2026
A scaled-down version of the event, featuring fewer sports and athletes, will return to Glasgow.
We’ll cut through Labour gloom - Lib Dem leader
Sir Ed Davey urges Labour to be bolder in government and act to prevent an NHS “winter crisis”.
Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says
Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.
Tuition fees must go up, unis say as term begins
As freshers get settled in, a group of unis is calling for inflation-linked fee hikes in England.
Man in court accused of crossbow attack murders
The wife and daughters of BBC racing commentator John Hunt were killed at their Hertfordshire home in July.
Junior doctors will want more money despite backing pay deal, union says
Union says more above-inflation rises needed in coming years or there will be consequences.
Right to WFH boosts productivity, Labour says
Firms should "judge people on outcomes, not presenteeism", Jonathan Reynolds insists.
Scotland agrees to host Commonwealth Games in 2026
A scaled-down version of the event, featuring fewer sports and athletes, will return to Glasgow.
Man in court accused of crossbow attack murders
Kyle Clifford, 26, appears in court charged with murdering a woman and two of her daughters.
Nurses lived in disused hospital building after race attack
The staff had to leave an estate in County Antrim after they were victims of intimidation.
Scotland agrees to host Commonwealth Games in 2026
A scaled-down version of the event, featuring fewer sports and athletes, will return to Glasgow.
Drug dealing woman jailed after 16 months on run
Lynne Leyson was arrested on her return to Wales, having fled the area in a bid to evade justice.
Bournemouth Echo
Play parks a 'health and safety risk' as two are closed down
Play parks in Bournemouth have been branded a “health and safety risk” by BCP Council.
Job roles at Bournemouth insurance firm replaced in India
Jobs at an insurance firm in Bournemouth have been replaced in India.
Seafront sauna to expand following successes
Sandbanks' seafront sauna is to get an expansion with BCP Council’s approval.
Man ‘laughed’ as girl tried to escape in alleged clifftop rape
A MAN ‘laughed’ as a 16-year-old girl tried to escape an alleged clifftop rape less than a year before ‘raping’ another teenager, a court heard.
Fisherman ordered to pay more than £9,000 after breaching regulations
A fisherman has been ordered to pay costs and fines totalling more than £9000 after breaching regulations.
School vows to support parents over new Labour tax
A private school has vowed to support parents in light of the Labour government applying a 20 per cent VAT on fees.
Probe into serious crash that saw motorbike rider airlifted to hospital concludes
An investigation into a serious injury crash which saw a motorcyclist airlifted to hospital has concluded.
Plain clothed officers' bid to reduce shoplifting in Bournemouth town centre
POLICE officers in plain clothes will be taking part in an operation to reduce retail crime in Bournemouth town centre.
Giant jellyfish spotted swimming under Boscombe pier
Bournemouth resident Farhad Adeeb was waiting for the sunset on Boscombe Pier when he noticed something peculiar in the water.
Seal pup found 'underweight' with serious eye injury
Moyles Court Wildlife Rescue was alerted to an ‘underweight’ seal pup with a serious eye infection that was affecting its visibility.
In The Dock: Assaults and dangerous driving among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
'Doing this work is lifechanging for someone with sight loss'
Guide Dogs is a UK charity dedicated to helping people with sight loss by assisting them with assistance dogs.
Two car dealership selling French vehicles opens
French carmakers Peugeot and Citroen have been added to Hendy Group’s Poole dealership.
New plans submitted to transform a vacant Salvation Army building into two houses
A PLANNING application has been submitted to transform a vacant Salvation Army Hall in Poole into two houses.
More waste can now be thrown in Dorset recycling bins
Empty food and drink cartons, foil trays and sheet foil can now be thrown into recycling bins in the Dorset Council area.
Plans scrapped for new foot and cycle bridge over river
PLANS for a new foot and cycle bridge to be installed over a river in Christchurch have been scrapped.
New Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset appointed
A NEW Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset has been appointed after Angus Campbell’s retirement after 10 years.
Independent Bournemouth school an Apple Distinguished School again
TALBOT Heath school has become an Apple Distinguished School once again.
'Ideally-placed' Poole road named among best UK streets to live on
De Mauley Road in the Poole suburb of Canford Cliffs has been named among the best streets to live on in the UK according to the Daily Mail
Countdown is on to country park's new Halloween trail
The countdown is on until a new Halloween trail launches at Moors Valley.
'Come on Yellow Buses staff where are you now'
Yellow Buses write off thousands because they can‘t trace staff.
'Should eating fish be banned?'
What a nation of banners we have become.
Driver flees the scene of a crash that left a man seriously injured
A DRIVER sped off from the scene of a crash where a person was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
WATCH: Motorist crashes into police officers in town centre hit and run
A motorist has been jailed after reversing into an officer and mounting the pavement in a police chase through Bournemouth.
Police respond to crash between car and cyclist in Christchurch
Emergency services have responded to a crash between a car and a cyclist on the A337 in Christchurch.
Cafe with 'award-winning' bakery products opens its 13th store
Established in 1952, Reeve the Baker is well known for its array of baked delicacies and friendly atmosphere.
Damaged Volkswagen Passat dumped near Poole Quay
A Volkswagen Passat which has severe damage to its left front bumper has been dumped on Ballard Road, near Poole Quay.
Elvis Costello fan calls cancelled Poole performance 'unprofessional'
An Elvis Costello fan has been left vexed after he received late notice that the Poole concert had been cancelled.
Officers warn motorists after livestock fatality during ancient practice
Pannage is the ancient practice of releasing livestock into a forest so they are free to feed on fallen foods such as acorns and chestnuts.
Crimestoppers most wanted in Dorset
The most wanted people in Dorset have been revealed by Crimestoppers, have you seen these people?
Man, 62, died at Poole Quay over the weekend
The Coroner for Dorset is seeking the assistance of the public to find the next of kin of a man who lived in Glen Road in Bournemouth.
Thieves target parked vehicles outside Poole hotel
A Travelodge car park has been targeted by thieves out on a crime spree.
Woman taken to hospital and three arrested after assault
Dorset Police received a report at around 7.35pm on September 14 of an altercation that had taken place between four people around Boscombe Pier.
Festival brings music, markets, and community spirit to Poole Quay
Crowds of people gathered under the sunshine to enjoy live music, a seafood parade, and a bustling food market at a Poole event.
Three men on trial accused of illegally hunting a fox with dogs
Three men have denied illegally hunting a fox in north Dorset in a trial at Weymouth magistrates
Gallery to reopen months after crash destroyed shop front
An elderly woman reversed her Toyota Yaris into Westover Gallery and shattered the shop front on March 1 earlier this year.
Pop star visits Dorset coast for promotion
Olly Murs was pictured in Scratchy Bottom near Durdle Door
CCTV appeal following theft of thousands of pounds from Waitrose
Now, officers have shared CCTV images of two people they would like to speak to in relation to the incident.
Knife and alcohol seized during day of action across Bournemouth
During the day of action, a quantity of alcohol and a locking knife were seized by officers.
Chance to ask questions about major £17.5m Ringwood Road scheme
RESIDENTS can ask a question about the extensive roadworks along a busy Poole route.
Resident creates artistic tribute to care home staff
Judith Forster has staged an exhibition featuring pencil portraits of staff members at Colten Care’s Abbey View in Sherborne.
First phase of homes scheme at landmark hotel almost complete
Homes are springing up on land previously occupied by a landmark hotel with links to a famous author
Can you park on a single yellow line? The rules and fines to consider
The AA reveals the rules around whether or not you are allowed to park on a single yellow line in the UK.
John Lewis and Waitrose reveal plans to close more than 300 stores on Boxing Day
Despite the popularity of retailers on Boxing Day, John Lewis and Waitrose have announced they will close more than 300 stores on December 26 this year.
Wetherspoon to cut drink prices this week with a pint for under £2 - full list
See all the food and drink that will be discounted at around 700 Wetherspoon pubs from September 18.
Ovo energy customers to receive compensation as firm hit with £2.37m penalty
Ovo will pay £378,512 in compensation to affected customers and has also paid an extra £2 million to the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme
This week is your only chance to see a bigger and brighter Full Moon
The Harvest Moon will be visible in the night sky this week, seeing the full moon seem bigger and brighter.
What is freshers' flu? This is how to know if it's different from meningitis
What is freshers' flu? This is how it is different to meningitis including symptoms and easy tips on how to get better if you catch it at university.
Ovo energy customers to receive compensation as firm hit with £2.37m penalty
Ovo will pay £378,512 in compensation to affected customers and has also paid an extra £2 million to the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme
Meet the Great British Bake Off contestants for 2024 - from a nurse to a farmer
Here are the Great British Bake Off contestants for the 2024 series on Channel 4 starting this September.
Formula 1
Alonso happy with ‘opportunistic Sunday’ as Stroll reflects on ‘frustrating weekend’ after contact with Tsunoda
Lance Stroll’s race was compromised from the very first lap in Baku, as contact with Yuki Tsunoda’s RB gave him a puncture, the resulting pit stop dropping him to last place. But while the Canadian left Azerbaijan disappointed, Fernando Alonso bagged good points for the team with a sixth-place finish.
‘It was painful’ – Gasly and Ocon looking to turn the page after ‘dead slow’ Baku performance
Alpine didn’t just have a race to forget but a whole weekend in which nothing really went right for the team, leaving them with two slightly disgruntled drivers at the flag. Esteban Ocon finished 15th and Pierre Gasly 12th, but it wasn’t just the pace that was the issue in Azerbaijan.
‘Great shame’ for Tsunoda as he endures back to back DNFs and rues ‘unnecessary’ move from Stroll
Yuki Tsunoda retired from the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with damage sustained from contact, the second race in a row he’s failed to see the chequered flag following a collision with another car.
ICYMI: How social media reacted to an epic Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri claimed a remarkable second Grand Prix victory around the unforgiving streets of Baku, fighting past pole-sitter Charles Leclerc before defending until the very end to take the top step. While Ferrari had a bittersweet day with a podium and a detrimental crash, there was much to celebrate for others as the F1 world took to social media to praise the performances of the competitors.
Sauber to make call on second driver in ‘matter of weeks’ as team assesses multiple options
Kick Sauber are still on a mission to settle on their second driver for the 2025 season and beyond, with their Team Representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi revealing that a decision will be made in the near future.
‘I’m very proud’ – Stella reacts to McLaren leading the constructors’ championship for the first time since 2014
Andrea Stella was full of praise for both his drivers in Azerbaijan, as he saw Oscar Piastri deliver his second career win for McLaren and Lando Norris recover from a Q1 qualifying exit to finish in fourth. Those results lifted McLaren above Red Bull in the constructors’ championship, as the team chase a first constructors’ title since 1998.
Windows Central
Overwatch 2 comes to Xbox Game Pass — but you can't play it on the cloud for one annoying reason
Overwatch 2 will be added to Xbox Game Pass on September 17, 2024. This means exclusive skins for subscribers, but unfortunately, there will be no Xbox Cloud Gaming for one easily missed reason.
Microsoft leverages robotics and AI to disassemble and recycle defective hard disks to reach a 90% reuse and recycle rate by 2025
Microsoft leverages robots by Dobot Robotics to disassemble defective hard disk drives and recycle valuable components to reach a 90% reuse and recycle rate by 2025.
Is Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
Following its recent launch, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has proven to be one of 2024's biggest games. But can you play it on Xbox Game Pass? We have the answers.
Blizzard is on the edge of making World of Warcraft truly amazing for endgame solo players for the first time in 20 years — but balance has been an ongoing nightmare
Blizzard's "Delves" in World of Warcraft have been incredibly fun and rewarding, or horribly painful and depressing, depending on which class you ask. WoW has been designed all up for group play for the past two decades, which is clearly making its new solo dungeon "Delves" a nightmare to balance.
Diablo 4 has made $1 billion and counting for Blizzard, and a huge chunk of that comes from devilish microtransactions
Thanks to new details from a Blizzard developer's LinkedIn profile, we've gotten a glimpse of how much Diablo 4 has made in revenue — and how much of it comes from microtransactions.
Starfield gets a video deep dive for its upcoming 'Shattered Space' DLC expansion, "... it has backfired horribly for House Va'ruun."
House Va'ruun takes center stage in Starfield: Shattered Space. Bethesda shared a deep look at its first DLC expansion, and how horror themes and melee combat will play a bigger role than in previous stories.
Hands-on with Thunderbolt 5: Is this bleeding-edge dock a sensible set of future-proof ports or just trivial tech?
Kensington's SD5000T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Triple 4K Docking Station opens up even more connectivity with an all-new Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cable, even if your new laptop likely doesn't support it.
What's new with printers on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
The Windows 11 2024 Update rolls out some additional improvements for the printing experience, including the Protected Print Mode and options to pause jobs and rename your printer directly from the Settings app.
Bethesda took one look at Diablo 4’s microtransactions and said, "hold my beer"—introducing the $1,999 Fallout 76 bundle
Fallout 76 is currently showing a $1,999 cosmetics and atoms bundle on the Xbox store, but you can save $200 with your Xbox Game Pass subscription. It's obviously a misprice, but we wonder if anyone has actually purchased it.
My all-time favorite Xbox controller is on sale with a massive discount before Black Friday even has a chance to start
Amazon offers a massive 33% discount for the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma, my favorite wired gaming controller compatible with consoles and PC.
Bill Gates says he'd start Microsoft again as an AI-centric firm to rival OpenAI and Google: "Today, somebody could raise billions of dollars for a new AI company [that’s just] a few sketch ideas"
In a recent interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates indicated that he'd start Microsoft again as an AI-centric firm if he got another crack at the corporate world.
Microsoft cut Windows 7 support on Edge, but Mozilla says "enough" Firefox users are using it to extend support to March 2025: "Backporting security fixes is already getting increasingly painful due to the divergence"
Mozilla is extending Firefox 115's support on unsupported devices, including Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, and macOS 10.12 to 10.14, and will continue pushing important updates until April 1, 2025. Firefox 115.21 will also continue receiving updates until March 4, 2025.
Laffgaff
Which country has the smallest capital city in the EU by both area and population?
Malta.
What is the only German language song to peak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100?
Rock Me Amadeus.
Medieval Hang Out
Where did people hang out during medieval times? At the knight club.
Itsfoss
Apt, DNF, Zypper, Pip, Cargo, XYZ! App Rules Them All
Distrohopping and don't remember the package management commands all the time. App tries to solve this problem.