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Israeli air strikes kill 492 people in Lebanon
Israel says it hit 1,600 Hezbollah targets and tells civilians to flee areas near the group’s weapons.
Superdry boss says Shein allowed to 'dodge tax'
The fashion giant gets an unfair tax break because it ships items direct to customers, Julian Dunkerton says.
'I left my son at school so he'd be taken into care'
BBC Spotlight has discovered 44 disabled children have gone into care in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic.
Starmer to promise 'light at the end of tunnel'
In his first conference speech as PM, Sir Keir will say a "shared struggle" is needed to build a new Britain.
Forecast for drier weather after flash floods
It comes after more than a month's worth of rain fell in some areas, causing widespread disruption.
She's electric: Loch Lomond teen is celebrity powerboat star
Scottish pilot in E1 Series Oban Duncan now races on lakes across Europe in the glamorous powerboat series.
Ex-Harrods boss saw 'abhorrent' behaviour from Al Fayed
James McArthur says he was not aware of sexual abuse at Harrods, including a police investigation
Boeing union hits out over 'final' 30% pay rise offer
More than 30,000 Boeing workers went on strike earlier this month after rejecting a 25% pay rise offer.
Harry's US visa application will stay private, judge rules
A US think-tank had sought the release of the records after Prince Harry wrote about drug use in his memoir.
Company to face questions over global IT outage
Cancer delays, holidays ruined, businesses out of pocket - the CrowdStrike outage examined.
Telegram will now provide some user data to authorities
CEO Pavel Durov said the change should "discourage criminals" who have given Telegram a bad image.
'No money and no answers' two years after collapse of funeral firm
Margaret and David Fee paid thousands for funeral plans, then discovered the company they used had collapsed.
Royals really cost £510m, anti-monarchists say
Campaigners against the monarchy claim there are hidden costs for taxpayers from the royals.
Jeremy Bowen: Israel feels it has weakened Hezbollah but escalation still risky
Israel's allies and critics believe the way to cool this crisis is to get a ceasefire in Gaza - but no agreement is in sight.
Cold military logic takes over in Israel-Hezbollah conflict
Israel’s campaign is a high-risk strategy, in which Hezbollah’s ability to respond cannot be ignored.
'We just had to flee': Fear and tension in Lebanon under deadly Israeli bombardment
Thousands have fled southern Lebanon while others say they are leaving the capital Beirut.
Smoke from several Israeli strikes seen from Lebanon beach
Video from the coast near the Israeli border shows plumes of smoke rising into the skyline.
Faisal Islam: Chancellor makes switch from pain to gain
Rachel Reeves abandoned the government's recent gloomy tone and focused on the future "prize".
The Papers: PM to 'end gloom' and donor 'breaks cover'
Many of Tuesday's front pages look ahead to the speech by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the Labour conference.
Can families returning after centuries solve S Korea's population crisis?
Ethnic Koreans, whose ancestors migrated to Russia, are returning, but the move can be difficult.
Bird on a wire and other winning photos
Stunning shots of gannets, goldfinch and grouse on show as the Bird Photographer of the Year award winners are announced
Why do concert tickets now cost as much as a games console?
Concert tickets have spiralled in recent years. Here, BBC Music Correspondent Mark Savage unpacks exactly what's behind it - and it's not just greed.
Living with an eating disorder dubbed the 'world's most dangerous'
When Lawrence Smith was a teenager, he developed the eating disorder diabulimia
Astronauts return to Earth after longest stay on ISS
One Nasa astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts, who spent 374 days in space, were aboard the shuttle.
Woman, 40, and girl, 8, found dead at home
The two bodies were discovered in Salford following reports of concerns for their welfare, police say.
Footage shows underwater robot salvaging Titan sub
The June 2023 video was released by the US Coast Guard as it conducts hearings to investigate what led to the tragedy.
Cinnamon the capybara reunited with family
Hoo Zoo says its rescued capybara Cinnamon celebrated her first birthday while she was on the run.
Russia gripped by human rights crackdown, says UN
A UN investigation found evidence of increased police brutality and repression since February 2022.
Titan boss said: 'No-one is dying under my watch'
A transcript reveals the OceanGate chief in a heated exchange, years before he and four others died when the submersible imploded.
Labour plans tougher energy rules for social homes
Ed Miliband says the party could require social landlords to meet higher efficiency standards.
Flash floods and heavy rain batter England and Wales
More than two month's worth of rain has fallen in some areas, causing disruption.
'I left my son at school so he'd be taken into care'
BBC Spotlight has discovered 44 disabled children have gone into care in Northern Ireland since the start of the pandemic.
Police Scotland 'absolutely committed' to solving doorstep murder
The family of Alistair Wilson have been critical of Police Scotland's investigation into the 2004 murder.
Glassing victim feels let down by police
Celyn Williams says she looked like a character from a "horror movie" after she was attacked.
Starmer's conference speech in under two minutes
Highlights of Keir Starmer's first party conference speech as prime minister.
War with Russia closer to end than we think, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian president says his country has to be "very strong" in order to push Russia to the negotiating table.
Several arrested after woman dies in 'suicide pod'
Swiss police arrest several people after the controversial pod is used for the first time.
Woolwich 'zombie' knife victim named as two arrested
Daejaun Campbell was fatally stabbed in Woolwich on Sunday evening.
'I'm on cloud nine now I've got my XL bully back'
Owners of the controversial breed express relief as magistrates reject multiple destruction orders.
Menendez drama: The new Netflix show and the controversy surrounding it
The show depicts the real-life story of two brothers who killed their parents in the 1980s.
Delivery riders getting illegal e-bikes seized
New figures show an 83% increase in the seizure of illegal e-bikes by police across the country.
Critics unimpressed by Wuthering Heights film casting
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi will play Cathy and Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell's film adaptation.
New 'ghost shark' discovered in New Zealand waters
The elusive deep-sea fish, closely related to sharks and rays, is incredibly hard to spot or study.
One week on, how the Lebanon attacks have changed the Middle East
David Aaronovitch asks why the operation was carried out - and what we can expect in the weeks ahead.
Inside the school sheltering Lebanon's displaced people
As Israel continues to bombard southern Lebanon, thousands of civilians are fleeing their homes.
Key takeaways from Keir Starmer's conference speech
Sir Keir says there is light at the end of the tunnel in his first Labour Party conference speech as prime minister.
Widower's battle against Apple's privacy rules for wedding photos on wife's phone
A man whose wife died suddenly cannot recover precious photos of their wedding from her phone.
Murdoch family fights in secret over future of media empire
A succession drama has played out in a Reno courtroom - and the outcome is likely to be withheld from the public.
Labour’s housing challenge as planning permission at record low
Experts say developers are reluctant to put in planning bids because of costs and lack of confidence
Linkin Park: 'New singer isn't trying to replace anyone'
The band performs in London later as part of their first tour since Chester Bennington died in 2017.
Cats have more freedom than Afghan women, says Meryl Streep
A cat may "feel the sun on her face" in a park but girls do not have such freedoms under the Taliban, she said.
Woman and girl, 8, found dead at home identified
The pair, discovered in Salford, are identified by police as Martina Karos and child Eleni Edwards.
Superdry boss says Shein allowed to 'dodge tax'
The fashion giant gets an unfair tax break because it ships items direct to customers, Julian Dunkerton says.
'Hillsborough Law' on the table by anniversary - PM
The prime minister promises to introduce a law requiring a duty of candour from public officials.
TSB says sorry for payment problems
The bank says the issue has been fixed and all customers who were due money have now received it.
Drone captures rescue of girl, 10, who sleepwalked into woods
Video from Louisiana shows the girl curled up on the ground in her pyjamas as officers approach her.
'World first' ruby grown in jewellery setting in lab
A jewellery design lecturer develops a way of growing gemstones from discarded ruby fragments.
Woman and girl, 8, found dead at home identified
The pair, discovered in Salford, are identified by police as Martina Karos and child Eleni Edwards.
GB Energy: What does it mean for Scotland?
The prime minister has confirmed the state-owned energy company is coming to Aberdeen but many questions remain.
Attacker who beat sleeping retired nurse jailed
Carl John Reed was given a 14-year sentence after attacking the elderly woman in her bed.
Bournemouth Echo
New restaurant set to open in Tower Park
A NEW Turkish and Mediterranean-inspired restaurant looks set to open in Tower Park.
Award winning Bournemouth restaurant has closed its doors following owners death
AN AWARD winning Turkish Restaurant is closing its doors after its owner sadly passed away.
Council set to introduce more speed bumps and narrower 'traffic calming' junction
PLANS are in place to introduce traffic calming measures including speed bumps in a Bournemouth town centre road.
Model car racing club look for financial help
A Dorset model car racing club has begun to seek financial help after rising costs have made it challenging for the club to operate.
Jewellers unveils new look as part of multimillion-pound investment programme
A JEWELLERS in Poole has unveiled its new look as part of a multimillion-pound store investment programme.
Developer lodges planning application for inclusive housing in Bournemouth
A DEVELOPER has made changes to one of its approved planning applications, focusing on creating inclusive housing.
Works to 'improve aesthetic' of four-star hotel given green light
PLANS to ‘improve the aesthetic’ of a Christchurch hotel have been approved. Christchurch Harbour Hotel has been granted listed building consent for works to alter its interior.
Series of Halloween events - including pumpkin picking - at New Forest farm
PUMPKIN picking will return to the New Forest this year.
When marauding Vikings invaded Christchurch's annual carnival
The Vikings, complete with steel helmets, chainmail armour, and a fearsome array of axes, set up camp on Christchurch Quay on August 22, 2004.
Fire station to host 'fun and informative' open day
Springbourne Fire Station is holding an open day on Saturday, September 28, between 10am and 3pm.
Poole-based business networking group celebrates second year
A BUSINESS network that formed in response to a “lack of relaxed, informal, in-person networking opportunities” is celebrating its second year.
Road closed after crash near shopping centre
Buses and motorists are being diverted after a crash on Castle Lane West.
Multiple signalling issues affecting trains across Dorset and Hampshire
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Mothers share tributes as investigation begins into Bournemouth beach tragedy
Coroner's investigation begins into deaths of two children on Bournemouth beach. Joe Abbess, 17 and Sunnah Khan, 12 drowned near the pier last summer
Air ambulance flies to incident at Hengistbury Head
An air ambulance was seen in a car park near Hengistbury Head responding to a medical incident alongside Dorset Police.
Major endoscopy centre construction to begin at hospital
PLANS are now underway to expand University Hospitals Dorset’s endoscopy services at Poole Hospital with the creation of a new, state-of-the-art centre.
Bournemouth restaurant owner diagnosed with cancer
A BOURNEMOUTH businessman has shared that he has recently been diagnosed with cancer and has a "big tumour in my belly".
Police 'concerned for welfare' of missing Christchurch woman
POLICE are searching for a missing 26-year-old from Christchurch.
SGN install temporary traffic lights after 'gas escape'
The road is also undergoing weeks-long utility repair and maintenance works that are set to be completed on September 30.
REVIEW: The Vamps at the O2 Academy Bournemouth
Brad, Connor, James and Tristan got together in the rural countryside to re-work and re-record Meet the Vamps, an acoustic and slowed-down version of their younger hits.
Popular festival announces women’s football as newest sport for 2025 lineup
This announcement marks a major step forward in promoting women’s sports.
Man thrown off bus for repeatedly vaping
The incident occurred on the M1 bus at around 11pm last night (September 23).
Dorset beach hut sells for nearly £500,000 in under 24 hours
Hut 303 is one of the most valuable to ever come on the open market.
Two services responsible for most of council £10m overspend
CHILDREN'S and adult services at Dorset Council are responsible for most of the authority’s £10.1million forecast overspend.
Steam and vintage vehicle show cancelled after ground waterlogged
A steam and vintage vehicle show in Burley has been cancelled after bad weather has waterlogged the showgrounds.
'Let's get toasted' - Social media star comes to Bournemouth nightclub
Toast Tuesdays has been a regular occurrence for students for the past 11 years.
Ringwood 'out of control bonfire' was started deliberately
Buses and motorists were diverted and the road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.
Zombie-style knives and machetes are now banned in the UK
The law was introduced to strengthen existing knife crime laws and to take dangerous weapons off the streets.
'He was a wonderful son, brother and friend and we are all devastated by his death'
THE mothers of two young people who died after being caught in a rip tide on Bournemouth beach have paid emotional tributes to the pair at the start of an inquest into their deaths.
Hundreds turn out in hopes of raising thousands for trust
Hundreds of people across Dorset set out by foot, bike and horse, across the county in the hopes of raising thousands for charity
Ex-Police Federation chairman ‘made sexual comment’ about slain officer’s widow
Mr Apter was suspended by the Police Federation in December 2021 amid accusations over his conduct on four occasions that year.
Public urged to be vigilant to help stop county lines gangs
Dorset Police are asking members of the public to help spot the signs of county lines drug dealing.
Trial funded by Cancer Research UK gives man more time with his family
Research gives Alfred more time with his family.
Watch as Sir Keir Starmer rushes to correct 'return of sausages' speech blunder
Sir Keir Starmer corrected himself after unfortunately saying 'sausages' instead of 'hostages' when discussing a ceasefire in Gaza.
Formula 1
‘I don’t want to blame anyone’ – Vasseur says Ferrari need to put together ‘consistent weekends’ after Singapore recovery
After a bleak qualifying session for Ferrari, Fred Vasseur was left satisfied by his drivers’ resurgence to bring home a reasonable points haul around the streets of Singapore.
McLaren announce signing of Will Courtenay from Red Bull as new Sporting Director
McLaren have announced the signing of Red Bull’s Head of Strategy Will Courtenay as their new Sporting Director.
Street circuits ‘cannot hide lack of performance’ says Alonso as Aston Martin lose ground to rivals
Despite a strong points finish in Singapore, Fernando Alonso was careful to point out that Aston Martin have struggled at the last few circuits and need to find a solution before the next round.
TECH WEEKLY: Has Ferrari's latest update cured their mid-season struggles?
Ferrari qualified and raced with a revised front wing in Singapore, one which was a genuine development part but which was of particular value to the high-downforce street track.
ICYMI: How social media reacted to a thrilling Singapore GP and an emphatic Norris victory
Lando Norris delivered a sensational Singapore GP victory for McLaren to increase the papaya team's lead over Red Bull in the constructors' championship. He was ably backed up by his team mate too, with Oscar Piastri grabbing third to ensure McLaren left Marina Bay with a big haul of points.
Wolff brands Singapore Grand Prix ‘a really painful, painful evening’ as he admits Mercedes just ‘too slow’
Toto Wolff watched his drivers slog their way round the Marina Bay Street Circuit on a hot and humid evening in Singapore, with George Russell finishing where he started in fourth and Lewis Hamilton dropping three places to come home sixth.
Horner braced for battle ‘all the way to the end’ after Norris cuts Verstappen’s lead again in Singapore
Christian Horner has admitted that Red Bull and Max Verstappen have a battle on their hands to fend off Lando Norris over the final quarter of the season, after the McLaren driver edged ever closer via a dominant victory in Singapore.
Windows Central
"We will not disappoint our Warhammer fans in the future." It looks like we might be getting Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3.
Saber Interactive chief creative officer Tim Willits says that the team is encouraged by the success of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, meaning we could see DLC and even a Space Marine 3.
Blizzard has made it impossible to die while levelling in World of Warcraft, for some reason — at what point does being too easy become boring?
World of Warcraft's levelling experience is one of the worst and most under-baked aspects of the modern game, and Blizzard just made a change that I feel is actually worse for the health of the near 20-year-old MMO.
These Starfield deals on the Xbox RPG and its imminent Shattered Space DLC are galactic — save on your trip to Va'ruun'kai
One week ahead of Starfield: Shattered Space's release date, you can save big on the RPG and its imminent DLC with these out-of-this-world discounts.
HP's Spectre replacement is here, and a new AMD-powered, Thunderbolt-equipped AI PC is coming later this year
HP has announced a new commercial AI PC with AMD processors and Thunderbolt 4, and its flagship Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) PC is now available.
HyperX introduces an all-in-one wireless headset for work and gaming with battery life strong enough to handle both
Tired of using one headset for work, another for music, and yet another for gaming? HP wants to solve that problem with the HyperX Cloud MIX 2, a wireless headset with impressive battery life, ANC, and a low-latency connection.
HP might have just made its workstation PCs the best platform for AI development
HP has unveiled Z by HP Boost, a new tool that allows AI workstations to share GPU power remotely. It's joined by Poly VideoOS 4.4, an updated and AI-enhanced version of HP's video conferencing software.
HP's new Series 5 Pro monitors have one of my favorite high-end laptop features
As part of Imagine 2024, HP has unveiled three new flagship Series 5 Pro monitors with awesome collaboration tools. They're made for modern AI workflows, and they work perfectly with the other Series 5 Pro monitors that HP offers.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Windows PC requirements — Is your system ready to take to the skies?
The list of Windows PC requirements for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 are here, so check and see if your rig is ready to go soaring around the world.
My essential Windows 11 tweaks: 22 Settings to change for a better experience
On Windows 11, we all have different preferences and requirements, and in my case, I usually customize several areas of the operating system, such as the Start menu, Taskbar, Widgets, Notifications, Clock, Apps, Display, Privacy, mobile devices, mouse, and File Explorer.
Xbox Design Lab introduces new transparent Cipher options for Elite controllers — here's what you need to know
The Xbox Design Lab is getting new transparent Cipher Series options for Xbox Elite Wireless Series 2 controllers.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 preorders are open, so which edition is right for you?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 preorders are open on Xbox and PC, so use this guide to determine which edition you should grab.
A tech wizard brings ChatGPT's AI brilliance and internet access to the classic TI-84 graphing calculator — "I made the ultimate cheating device"
An avid tech YouTuber well-known as ChromaLock recently posted a video highlighting how he tinkered with a "dated" Texas Instruments TI-84 graphing calculator to connect to the internet and access OpenAI's ChatGPT.
Intel's breakthrough CPUs go beyond my expectations as Core Ultra Series 2 thrives in ASUS' sleek 14-inch Zenbook
Going hands-on with ASUS' all-new Zenbook S 14 is a double-whammy of Intel's breakthrough Core Ultra Series 2 processor performance benefits and a compact revision of a gorgeous laptop range.
Laffgaff
What character is portrayed by Quentin Tarantino in Reservoir Dogs?
Mr. Brown.
60 Is The New 40
Me: People say that 60 is the new 40. Cop: That's not how speed limits work.