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Hezbollah blames Israel after pager explosions kill nine and injure thousands in Lebanon
Nine people have been killed and 2,800 wounded by the blasts, the Lebanese health ministry says.
Video appears to show pager explosion at Lebanon supermarket
Thousands of people were injured when pagers belonging to Hezbollah exploded almost simultaneously.
Supermoon and lunar eclipse delight star gazers
The Moon appeared brighter and bigger as it reached its closest point in its orbit around the Earth.
Unlawful homes charging up to £20,000 a week to care for children
Placing children with complex needs in care threatens to bankrupt some councils, the Family Court is told.
Kate at first work meeting since cancer treatment
Princess of Wales continues her gradual return to public life with her first work meeting this year.
What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?
The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail in sex-trafficking case
The musician allegedly plied victims with drugs to keep them “obedient” in days-long parties called "Freak Offs".
Trump praises 'amazing' woman who tailed golf course gunman
Donald Trump said a woman spotted his would-be assassin while driving, leading to his arrest.
Rwanda plan was un-British, says ex-PM John Major
The former Tory leader criticises the previous government's plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
Buffer zones set to come in around abortion clinics
Those who break the law protecting areas around abortion clinics could face an unlimited fine.
Police probe actor's mistaken pepper-spray arrest
Reece Richards' arrest by officers in west London is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police.
The Papers: 'Exploding pager hell' and 'Middle East on brink'
Wednesday's front pages focus on an attack involving exploding pagers injuring thousands in Lebanon.
What we know about the Hezbollah pager explosions
The attacks left nine dead and thousands injured, but how the blasts occurred remains unclear.
Pager explosions will devastate Hezbollah's morale and manpower
Tuesday's blasts, which Hezbollah blames on Israel, look calculated to sow fear and confusion.
The agony and ecstasy of the Scottish independence referendum
A decade on, activists on both sides of the debate recall the highs and lows of polling day.
Still reeling from crisis, Sri Lanka holds pivotal election
It’s Sri Lanka's first election since it saw mass protests that triggered its worst economic crisis.
Climate change is turbo-charging Somalia’s problems - but there's still hope
Despite facing a catastrophic combination of challenges, there is optimism in the African country.
Titan sub whistleblower tells hearing ‘it was inevitable’ something would happen
Former employee David Lochridge tells a public hearing the whole idea of OceanGate was to "make money".
Wildlife charity declares 'butterfly emergency'
The charity is calling on the government to ban pesticides that can harm butterflies and bees.
'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.
Lib Dems aim to turn election success into influence
The party is celebrating the election of 72 Lib Dem MPs - but turning this into influence won't be easy.
NHS junior doctors to be known as resident doctors after job-title change
They will now be called resident doctors in an attempt to better reflect their expertise.
Ghislaine Maxwell loses sex trafficking appeal
Maxwell will continue to serve her 20-year sentence after judges in Manhattan upheld her five convictions.
Police probe actor's mistaken pepper-spray arrest
Reece Richards' arrest by officers in west London is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police.
Sexual assault victim says attacker showed 'no remorse'
Paul Bryan, 63, was given a four year sentence after admitting to the 2017 assault last week.
Sturgeon predicts Scottish independence and united Ireland in UK 'shake-up'
The former first minister believes there will be a "very healthy realignment" of the UK in years to come.
Sisters tell of years searching for health answers
Annika and Sarah say they spent years navigating different appointments before getting a diagnosis.
Keir Starmer's top aide Sue Gray paid more than the PM
A row breaks out within government after the prime minister's chief of staff is given a pay rise.
Train drivers accept pay deal to end two years of strike action
Aslef said 96.6% of its members who voted backed the deal, marking the end of long-running strikes.
Letby hospital didn't show families full report
The mother of twin boys told the Thirlwall Inquiry she had only seen the unredacted version this week.
No charge for woman who spread fake name after Southport attack
Bernadette Spofforth apologises for sharing a tweet which included a fake name of the Southport attacker.
MrBeast and Amazon named in legal action over Beast Games
The Amazon series offered 1,000 participants the chance to win a cash prize of $5m.
TGI Fridays' UK owner falls into administration
London-listed Hostmore has appointed Teneo as administrators to help it sell the restaurants.
UK summons Russian ambassador over diplomat expulsions
The UK accuses Russia of a "malicious" campaign to undermine its security and support for Ukraine.
Musk's satellites 'blocking' view of the universe
Radio waves from the satellites are "blinding" radio telescopes and hurting research, say scientists.
Jeremy Bowen: Tactical triumph for Israel, but Hezbollah won't be deterred
Reports said Israel's planned attack was not used in the way they hoped, and was triggered early.
Watch: How the pager attacks unfolded
More than 20 people, including at some children, have been killed after pagers and walkie talkies exploded, Lebanon says.
What we know about firm linked to Lebanon pagers
BBC Verify has looked into a firm called BAC Consulting, which has been linked to the pagers' production.
Paul Adams: Explosions highlight shadow war
Israel is suspected of behind a fatal explosion of handheld pagers used by the armed group in Lebanon.
The charges against Sean 'Diddy' Combs explained
The hip-hop mogul is accused of sex trafficking involving drug-fuelled orgies known as "freak-offs".
What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?
The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025
New bank hubs to open but many don't have printers to provide statements
New rules on branch closures take effect but questions remain over the facilities in shared hubs.
Climate change is turbo-charging Somalia’s problems - but there's still hope
Despite facing a catastrophic combination of flooding and conflict, there is optimism in the African country - as climate editor Justin Rowlatt discovers.
The agony and ecstasy of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum
Tens years on, activists on both sides of the debate recall the highs and lows of polling day.
'Please save me': The Indians duped into fighting for Russia
Dozens of Indian men have been discharged from the Russian army and are making their way home.
What do post-debate polls say about Harris v Trump?
An in-depth look at the polls and what they can and can’t tell us about who will win the White House.
We might only have 15 healthy summers left, say brothers at risk of dementia
They hope their 903-mile challenge will play a part in “finding a cure for dementia”.
Small beer: Study calls on government to shrink pints
Cambridge University found serving beer in two-thirds of a pint glasses led to a 10% drop in drinking.
Inflation remains above Bank of England target at 2.2%
Lower fuel prices helped offset the higher cost of flying in the year to August.
Concussion warning over face-slap fighting
Doctors worry about brain damage from a new type of championship fighting that has grown in popularity.
NHS junior doctors to be known as resident doctors after job title change
They will now be called resident doctors in an attempt to better reflect their expertise.
ITV says Balls interview with wife Cooper was fair
Ofcom will not investigate 16,000 complaints made about a Good Morning Britain episode in August.
Supermoon and lunar eclipse delight stargazers
The Moon appeared brighter and bigger as it reached its closest point in its orbit around the Earth.
'Community hero' jailed for hurling bricks in riots
Joshua Cropper, who previously won a community award, was caught on video hurling rocks at a police van.
Pensioner pleads guilty to child crash death
John Noble Lindsay, 92, admits causing the death of a schoolgirl by careless driving in Carrickfergus.
Independence vote left 'positive legacy' - Swinney
Ten years on from the referendum, the first minister says he believes independence is now closer than ever.
Missing mum's body found under garden rubbish pile
Kelly Randall's death was not suspicious, an inquest hears, but her body was dumped in a garden.
Bournemouth Echo
Tower Park to get £2.5m refurbishment this winter
TOWER Park is to undergo a multi-million-pound refurbishment over the autumn and winter.
Man slapped with fine after pedestrian seriously injured from passing lorry
A man was slapped with a fixed penalty notice after a cage fell on a pedestrian.
Pub surrounded by scaffolding as it undergoes £1m renovation
A Westbourne pub has shared that it has begun eight weeks of renovations which will see a 'complete overhaul inside and out'.
Annual Christmas cafe set to return to Bournemouth
Picnic Park Deli’s annual winter installation in the Lower Gardens is set to return later this year.
Road to close until next week for resurfacing work
A hill road through a Dorset village will be closed until next week.
Council aims to repair Bournemouth Pier next year
Preparation work is ongoing behind the scenes to refurbish Bournemouth Pier from next year.
'Some weeks are better than others,' says Labour MP after winter fuel vote
"Some weeks are better than others,” Poole’s Labour MP has said after the government won a vote to axe winter fuel payments.
Man hiding behind tree faces trial for praying outside abortion clinic
A man who hid behind a tree and prayed outside an abortion clinic for his dead son is facing trial accused of breaching a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSBO).
'Oh my goodness, is this a dream? ' - Mum wins £250,000 with Postcode Lottery
Amy’s world was turned upside down when she received a life-changing knock at the door of her home in Poole on September 14.
Much-loved owner of former toy shop dies
The former owner of a much-loved Ringwood toy shop that closed in 2010 has died aged 85, his family has shared.
Council unveils vision for 'vibrant, prosperous and sustainable town’
Plans to make Christchurch a ‘vibrant, prosperous and sustainable town’ have been set out by the council.
In The Dock: Serial shoplifter banned from all Co-op stores in Dorset
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
New Forest District Council announce new waste collection for 2025/26
NEW Forest District Council has progressed with plans for a new waste collection from 2025 in a three-phased rollout.
Silver-studded blues at Dorset nature reserve buck bad year for butterflies
Silver-studded blue butterflies at one nature reserve have bucked the trend of a terrible summer for the insects, as numbers soared to record highs.
Welder's third artwork to be auctioned for hospice that cared for wife
A welder whose partner spent her final days in the Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital has unveiled his third stunning artwork to be auctioned for the hospice.
Restaurant nominated for Britain's best kebab
A Turkish restaurant in Christchurch has been nominated for the British Kebab Awards 2024 for the third year in a row.
Morebus offering half price travel for one day only
Morebus is offering half price travel for one day later this week.
Roadshow to help carers access crucial information coming to Bournemouth
A roadshow to help families of carers access crucial information and support is coming to Bournemouth.
'Thank you to kind stranger who pushed my scooter'
I would like to publicly thank my 'rescuer', who I recently encountered on Tuckton bridge. Returning from Christchurch, my mobility scooter's battery had finally decided that enough was enough, and my speed suddenly reduced down to that of an aged, and arthritic tortoise.
'What's happened to Bournemouth's flame?'
"TEMPUS fugit" time flies, soon it will be Christmas & then the new year. It will be 25 years since the millennium started.
These 4 foods and drinks 'may reduce the risk of dementia', new study reveals
Scientists have linked these flavonoid-rich foods and drinks with a variety of health benefits.
Smoke plumes into sky after derelict building catches fire
A derelict building on Blandford Road in Blandford has caught alight as the fire services have rushed to put it out.
Teenage girl 'approached by man and touched inappropriately'
A MAN has been arrested after a teenage girl was reportedly sexually assaulted in Bournemouth.
Restaurant in Bournemouth at risk of closing as administrators called
TGI Fridays in BH2, Bournemouth is at risk of closing as administrators are called.
Man in his 40s attacked in alleged racially aggravated assault
A man in his 40s was attacked by a group of three men in Bournemouth in an alleged racially aggravated assault, police have reported.
Do you recognise these women?
TWO women reportedly made off with more than £100 worth of stolen meat from a high street Co-op.
BMW driver slapped with fine and points after parking mistake
A BMW driver was slapped with a fine and points after a parking mistake.
Stargazers snap pictures of harvest supermoon last night
Stargazers had the chance to catch a glimpse of a rare harvest supermoon in Dorset last night
Confirmed: New £1.8 million indoor go karting track to open
A NEW indoor go karting track is opening in Bournemouth.
Illegal hunting charge dropped against former hunt master
An illegal hunting charge against a former hunt master has been dropped, whilst two men have faced a second day on trial for illegal foxhunting.
30 firefighters tackle huge derelict building fire as investigation begins
AROUND 30 firefighters tackled a huge derelict building fire in Hamworthy, with an investigation set to begin into the cause.
Public implore authorities to address knife crime, fly tipping, and theft in BCP
QUESTIONS surrounding anti-social behaviour, theft, knife crime and fly tipping, were some of the concerns residents asked BCP authorities to address.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after ‘nasty’ crash with car
A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital after a ‘nasty’ crash with a car in Canford Heath.
Man due in court after cow hit by vehicle on New Forest road
A man is due in court accused of drink driving after a cow was hit by a vehicle on Roger Penny Way, near Telegraph Hill in the New Forest.
The best exercise you can to do to increase your chances of living a long life
Dan Buettner dubbed the outdoor activity as "the best longevity exercise you could do".
Warning to 'millions' with paper visas as documents soon to be ‘no longer valid’
The Home Office is urging “millions” of people to take “immediate action” and make the switch from a paper visa to an eVisa for free - this is why.
'Huge relief' as ONS reveals UK inflation rate remains at 2.2% in August
It is significantly lower than at the peak of the cost of living crisis in 2022.
Formula 1
IT’S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we’re excited about ahead of the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix
After a thrilling race in Azerbaijan, we don’t have long to wait for our next installment of the drama that is the 2024 Formula 1 season, with Singapore closing this pair of races. With a new leader in the constructors’ championship and after some eye-catching recent results, here are a few talking points heading into this weekend’s race at Marina Bay
‘A stunning rearguard performance’ – Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer dissects Oscar Piastri’s brilliant Baku win
After his debut win was overshadowed with McLaren’s team orders mess in Budapest, this was the victory that Oscar has deserved this year – a full test of the driver’s mettle and he passed with flying colours.
Title fights and the latest Wild Card – The storylines to look out for as F1 ACADEMY hits the streets in Singapore
Four rounds in the books, three more to go as the 2024 F1 ACADEMY field descend upon the Singaporean streets for one of the most demanding race weekends of the campaign.
HINCH'S HEROES: Who does IndyCar star James Hinchliffe reckon was brilliant in Baku?
IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe was watching the action in Azerbaijan closely, and has picked out the five drivers who impressed him most across the race weekend...
Piastri's race engineer reflects on 'special' Baku win as he identifies area that's 'no longer a weakness'
Oscar Piastri’s race engineer Tom Stallard has hailed the Australian’s victory in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix as “pretty special”, with Stallard particularly impressed by how the 23-year-old kept a cool head as well as displaying progression in one key area.
How to stream the Formula 1 2024 Singapore Grand Prix on F1 TV Pro
In part two of the latest back-to-back sequence of races, Formula 1 heads straight to the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the Singapore Grand Prix.
What is the weather forecast for the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix?
The 2024 F1 season continues at pace as the paddock heads straight from Azerbaijan to Singapore for the next round on the calendar – and here’s the weather forecast for the weekend ahead.
Formula 1 and The LEGO Group build partnership from 2025
Two of the world’s most recognised brands, Formula 1 and LEGO Group, have announced an exciting new partnership that will see the launch of F1-inspired LEGO products for builders of all ages. The range will include LEGO DUPLO sets for pre-school children alongside brick sets for both children and adult builders.
Verstappen's race engineer Lambiase set for promotion in Red Bull restructure after Wheatley departure
Red Bull are set to promote Max Verstappen’s race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase to Head of Racing as part of a restructure following the news their Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley is leaving to become Sauber/Audi’s Team Principal next year.
What time is the Formula 1 2024 Singapore Grand Prix and how can I watch it?
Just days after an exciting weekend played out in Baku, Formula 1 heads to the Marina Bay Street Circuit for the Singapore Grand Prix, marking Round 18 on the calendar.
What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix?
Formula 1 moves on to Singapore to conclude a double header of races this weekend and, as was the case last time out in Azerbaijan, Pirelli have confirmed that they will be bringing their three softest dry compounds to the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
POWER RANKINGS: Who earned a perfect score from our judges after another Baku thriller?
Oscar Piastri came out on top in a pulsating battle for victory on the streets of Baku, with Charles Leclerc, Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz also in contention until the dying moments. But who impressed our Power Rankings judges the most? Read on to find out...
THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 quiz questions on the Azerbaijan GP and F1 history in Singapore
Were you paying attention to all the on-track action in Baku?
GALLERY: RB reveal special denim-inspired livery for Singapore Grand Prix
RB have unveiled a special one-off livery that will feature on the VCARB 01 during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, with the car set to sport a denim-inspired look.
F1’s new 2026 tyres make track debut during first test session in Barcelona
The first prototypes of F1’s new tyres for 2026 have made their track debut during a test session held at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
GALLERY: Mercedes unveil special one-off livery for Singapore Grand Prix
Mercedes have unveiled a special livery that will adorn the W15 during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, featuring shades of green in place of the team's traditional silver colours.
TECH WEEKLY: Has a Ferrari-esque upgrade brought Red Bull back into contention?
Since 2023, Ferrari have used a similar lower fairing shape to that introduced by Red Bull in Baku, with no trailing edge, just diagonal sides meeting to a point.
Windows Central
EA shows concept video of user generated game content using AI tools, and it's a world of cardboard
During EA's Investor Day 2024 presentation, the company showed investors a concept video of user generated content for games, crafting a world of cardboard boxes.
The next Battlefield game is being built by four EA studios — here's what they're each doing
Three big studios are helping DICE out with the next installment of Battlefield, per EA's Investor Day report.
Frostpunk 2 Metacritic review roundup: The critics are clear about this "ambitious sequel" to one of the best survival games out there
Frostpunk 2 is almost here after a three-year wait, but does it live up to everyone's lofty expectations? Here's what reviewers around the world think about the game.
Logitech just announced a bunch of new gaming accessories, including long awaited Superlight 2 and G915 sequels
During the Logi PLAY event, Logitech unveiled a variety of brand-new gaming accessories, including long anticipated successors for the Superlight 2 and G915.
Intel's financial crisis delays the development of mega fab factories in Poland and Germany despite heavy subsidies
Intel recently announced its plan to delay the construction of two mega chip-making factories in Germany and Poland. The chip maker attributed its decision to a lower demand for its chips than earlier anticipated.
Frostpunk 2 review: An ambitious and excellent survival city-builder
Frostpunk 2 is an ambitious city-building game and survival experience all at once, telling stories of hope, despair, and human endurance.
Capcom takes sandpaper to Dragon's Dogma 2's friction with a new update, including that Pawn sickness that turns them into nuclear bombs
A new update for Dragon's Dogma 2 has been released that adds a new mode players can try if they dislike the friction in the action RPG's game design.
Fallout 76: Milepost Zero's new questline lets you live out your dreams of guarding Brahmin caravans
Fallout 76: Milepost Zero gets bigger with a new questline allowing players to guard Brahmin caravans in exchange for special rewards.
The Plucky Squire PC review: A mighty love letter to creativity that tells of inspiration, heroism, and friendship
The Plucky Squire ropes in 2D and 3D platforming for an action-adventure that breaks the 4th wall to tell a tale of inspiration, heroism, and friendship while pinning down the importance of literature and art for the next generation of creatives.
Mojang's first take on a new, more focused Minecraft Live is just weeks away
Mojang Studios has announced some details for a new Minecraft Live, the first of the bi-annual format the studio unveiled earlier this month.
My 'dated' iPhone 13 won't get Apple Intelligence, but Windows 11 can, thanks to Microsoft's only authorized third-party solution for MacBooks
Parallels Desktop 20 just shipped and is fully optimized for macOS Sequoia. When macOS Sequoia 15.1 is released, the platform will also add Apple Intelligence to Windows 11.
The next big Windows 11 feature update may have just had its release date revealed
A new forum post by Microsoft that details changes coming to Microsoft Copilot for Windows enterprise users may have finally given us the date for when version 24H2 will begin rolling out.
This 'AI-powered' laptop dock is the first of its kind, but not at all what I expected based on its marketing hype
HiDock's H1 is an interesting piece of tech that attempts to blend a USB-C docking station with AI transcription and summary via GPT-4o.
How to convert a PC into a NAS on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can convert your PC into a NAS to share folders and files with other users in the local network. In this guide, I will explain how to set this up and connect computers to the storage.
What's new with AI on Windows 11 version 24H2 (2024 Update)
The Windows 11 2024 Update rolls out a lot of AI capabilities, from the Copilot Runtime to Recall AI, Live Captions, Auto Super Resolution, Studio Effects, and more.
Best PCs for World of Warcraft in 2024
Need a new PC to run World of Warcraft and WoW Classic? There are many great options out there, but I've narrowed it down to six laptops and desktops with a mix of performance and cost.
Microsoft Edge will borrow "a table of contents" from Google Chrome's playbook to declutter its settings and improve navigation in October 2024
Microsoft announced that it's revamping Microsoft Edge's Settings, seemingly making them more organized with a new quick-access panel on the landing page.
Microsoft says OpenAI's ChatGPT isn't "better" than Copilot; you just aren't using it right, but Copilot Academy is here to help
Copilot Academy is a program designed to help businesses learn the best practices when using Microsoft Copilot. It is now available across Viva Learning, Viva Suite, and the Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Laffgaff
What British TV series follows the aristocratic Crawley family?
Downton Abbey.
Paper Airplane Maker
I made a paper airplane but it just hovered in one spot like a helicopter. Then I remembered that it was stationary.