BBC News
Amount UK's richest pay in income tax revealed
There is some concern tax rises in the Budget could prompt an exit of the super-rich, hurting UK finances.
Why has America failed to broker a Middle East ceasefire?
State Department correspondent Tom Bateman takes us through a year of diplomacy failures as the Middle East sits on the brink of total war
Boeing withdraws 30% pay rise offer to striking staff
The aviation giant accused the union of not giving its proposals serious consideration.
Chris Mason: Tory leadership race approaches season finale
The stakes are high as the Conservative Party approaches its biggest single moment yet since its calamitous election defeat in July, says Chris Mason
Miranda Hart: 'Mid-life marriage is a full injection of joy'
The comedian reveals her struggle with chronic fatigue after being diagnosed with Lyme disease.
Lisa Marie Presley describes day Elvis died in posthumous memoir
Her daughter tells the BBC about finishing the book after her mother's sudden death last year.
Charities warn bill doesn't protect renters enough
The Renters’ Rights Bill, which bans no-fault evictions, will be debated for the first time on Wednesday.
More bereaved parents offered baby-loss certificate
The certificates are a recognition of pregnancy loss before 24 weeks, also known as a miscarriage.
UK annual deaths outnumbered births, figures show
The UK's population has still increased, with net migration the main contributor.
BBC Verify examines footage revealing scale of damage in Lebanon
BBC Verify’s Nick Eardley analyses videos that reveal the extent of damage caused by Israeli strikes.
How do young Palestinians and Israelis see their future?
Jeremy Bowen speaks to young Palestinians and Israelis about the ongoing war and how they see the future.
The Papers: 'Russia plotting mayhem' and 'Wagatha Thrifty'
A security warning from MI5 and a fresh dispute after the "Wagatha Christie" trial lead Wednesday's papers.
'Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild'
An Indian court has cleared the way for a couple to use their dead son's frozen sperm.
Curfew - is there a radical fix for violence against women?
Set in a dystopian future, the show imagines a society where men are subjected to a curfew.
Ex-soldier on trial accused of spying for Iran
Daniel Khalife is accused of collecting sensitive military information for Iran and escaping from prison in September 2023.
Australian PM apologises for Tourette's syndrome taunt
The comment has angered disability advocates and been labelled "ableist" and "despicable".
Afghan man arrested in alleged US election day attack plot
The man allegedly plotted to carry out an attack in the US on behalf of the Islamic State
7-Eleven shares jump after report of new buyout offer
Alimentation Couche-Tard has reportedly offered to pay over $47bn for the Japanese-owned retail giant.
eBay to ban private e-bike sales over fire fears
The platform will clamp down on the sale of e-bikes and e-bike batteries in the UK from 31 October.
Book claims Trump secretly sent Covid test machine to Putin during shortage
Trump campaign says none of the "made-up stories" in Watergate journalist Bob Woodward's book are true.
Brazil lifts ban on Musk's X after it pays $5m fine
The country's Supreme Court made the order after the platform also blocked certain accounts.
Woman admits causing death of arena bombing hero
Jacqueline Higson pleads guilty to causing the death of Darron Coster by careless driving.
Women abused by police say they feel ignored
Women claim complaints such as stalking and harassment have not been taken seriously.
When and where will Hurricane Milton hit in Florida?
It is forecast to make landfall in Florida late on Wednesday or early Thursday morning.
Badenoch and Jenrick reach final two in Tory race as Cleverly knocked out
Conservative Party members will vote on the final two candidates, with a result due on 2 November.
Teen who killed Holly Newton named for first time as ex-boyfriend
Holly Newton's murderer is named for the first time as her "jealous" ex-boyfriend Logan MacPhail.
Great Ormond Street surgeon investigation widens to five hospitals
An investigation into disgraced bone surgeon Mr Yaser Jabbar has been widened as the care of many patients is reviewed.
Budget plan to spend billions more won’t stop tax rises
Reeves is planning to change borrowing rules to free up billions more in spending for big projects in the upcoming Budget.
Fugitive father seen with children in NZ wilderness for first time in years
A search has been underway for Tom Phillips since he took his three children from their home in 2021.
'He was our little person': Kym Marsh among parents cherishing new baby loss certificates
Parents can get a baby loss certificate if they lost a child up to 24 weeks in pregnancy before September 2018.
Vardy ordered to pay £100,000 towards Rooney in Wagatha case
A legal dispute over costs has been heard in court this week, with more expected next year.
US Office star Jenna Fischer reveals cancer diagnosis
Jenna Fischer, who starred as receptionist Pam, says she's "feeling great" after ten months of treatment.
The US has been trying to broker a ceasefire deal. Why has it failed?
State Department correspondent Tom Bateman takes us through a year of diplomacy failures as the Middle East sits on the brink of total war
'I instantly knew my daughter's ex had killed her'
Holly Newton's mum believes her murder by an ex-boyfriend was an act of domestic violence.
Tadpoles steal show in wildlife photography contest
Tiny creatures triumph at the 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards.
'I'm feeling uneasy': First-time US voters reckon with high-stakes election
With polls suggesting a tight race, people casting their ballots for their first time say they feel immense pressure.
Elvis's granddaughter Riley Keough says finishing late mother's memoir was 'emotional'
Lisa Marie's daughter completed the book, which gives new details about the deaths of her dad and son.
School stabbing trial collapses over jury problem
A 14-year-old girl accused of attempted murder at a school will have another trial in the new year.
Pilot dies flying Turkish Airlines plane from US to Turkey
The captain collapsed during his flight from Seattle and the plane made an emergency landing in New York.
Ex-soldier accused of spying for Iran 'gathered names of special forces'
Daniel Khalife, 23, is separately accused of escaping from Wandsworth prison last year.
'I'm facing court over £1.90 rail ticket error'
A man who mistakenly bought an invalid ticket is threatened with court by rail firm, Northern.
Amount UK's richest pay in income tax revealed
There is some concern tax rises in the Budget could prompt an exit of the super-rich, hurting UK finances.
Man denies being mysterious inventor of Bitcoin
Attempting to identify the inventor, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, has captivated the internet.
Piers Morgan apologises to Jay-Z and Beyoncé after guest's Uncensored claims
A guest on the host's show made allegations that the couple's lawyers said were "totally false".
Missing woman may have gone into river - police
Victoria Taylor, 34, was last seen in Malton, North Yorkshire, nine days ago, with searches continuing.
Man arrested on suspicion of Mary Ward's murder
The body of Ms Ward, 22, was found by police at her home in Melrose Street on 1 October.
'No closure' for family without wider inquiry into Bayoh death
Sheku Bayoh's family want the inquiry to investigate the Crown Office decision not to bring any prosecutions over the case.
School stabbing trial collapses over jury problem
A 14-year-old girl accused of attempted murder at a school will have another trial in the new year.
Bournemouth Echo
No free parking at Christmas, BCP Council says (and residents aren't happy)
Free parking will not be coming to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s town centres this Christmas, BCP Council has said.
Woman to stand trial after caravan is set on fire in layby
A woman is to stand trial after she allegedly set fire to a caravan parked in a layby.
Car parks to close while 'Netflix films new show'
CAR parks in Purbeck are to close for a few days this October to make for ‘Netflix filming’.
Hotel 'unable to compete with modern' equivalent and 'running at a loss'
A BOURNEMOUTH hotel that has been “unable to compete with modern” equivalents may now be demolished.
'Brad Pitt' asking residents for money in online romance scam
SCAMMERS said they were Brad Pitt on an online dating site in a desperate bid to get money.
Councillor was under investigation after filming motorists and posting it online
A councillor was placed under investigation after he ‘recorded motorists breaking the law’ and posted the footage on social media.
Parking wardens hand out average of 2.5 tickets a day - find out how many near you
Parking wardens handed out an average of 2.5 fines to motorists every day in Dorset last year, figures have suggested.
Garden waste collection cost rises for another year
Green bin collections in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have risen once again and to record highs.
'Significant' amount of Dorset-grown pumpkins lost due to rainfall
GARDENERS at the Kingston Lacy estate have lost a “significant” amount of seasonal crop because of this year’s changeable weather.
New seafront apartments 'most enquiries' estate agent has ever seen
RESIDENTS have put in “the most enquiries ever” to see a new seafront block of flats, an estate agent has said.
Paedophile caught with ‘sick porn’ of children as young as two years old
A paedophile that admitted to having thousands of images of “sick porn” hid his face as he walked free from court.
New gym set to open in Bournemouth town centre
A popular chain gym has announced it will be opening its Bournemouth town centre site early next year, with limited discounted memberships on offer.
In The Dock: Man committing fraud at Tesco among the cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Pensioner in court for making indecent images of children
A PENSIONER from Bournemouth has appeared in court over indecent image offences.
Post office open for an extra 56 hours a week following re-location
MILFORD on Sea Post Office has re-opened at a brand-new location.
Ice age humans followed wolves' and bears' survival strategy, study shows
A STUDY led by Bournemouth University (BU) has shed new light on how humans responded to the extreme conditions of the last ice age, 20,000 years ago.
Family fundraises for children's charity after son's cancer diagnosis
A Christchurch family whose five-year-old son was diagnosed with leukaemia are fundraising for a children's cancer charity.
Christmas break demand at Bournemouth firm rise year-on-year
Bookings for Christmas breaks with a Bournemouth-based holiday firm have risen year-on-year, bosses have said.
Success for arts festival as £4,500 raised for charity
THIS year’s Mudeford Arts Festival has raised £4,500 for two local charities.
97-year-old care home resident relives moment from her past
A 97-year-old care home resident has been helped to relive a moment from her past.
Boat navigation app named 'Tech SME of the Year'
Dorset-based marine technology company Savvy Navvy has been recognised as the Tech SME of the Year at the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards ceremony held last week.
Trio of solicitor qualifications for south coast law firm
THREE aspiring team members at a south coast law firm have qualified as solicitors, so bolstering its client services in two separate departments.
Harry Redknapp hosts educational event on dementia care
A DORSET-based care home hosted an educational dementia care event hosted by Harry Redknapp.
Winners of the hospitality recognition awards celebrated
The fourth annual BH Area Hospitality Association (BAHA) Recognition Awards have taken place – with Kris Hall of The Burnt Chef Project picking up a major prize.
New essential equipment installed for critically ill patients at UHD
Earlier in the year, £80,500 was funded to install a new robotic table thanks to generous donations from residents across the region.
'Thank you to Poole Hospital staff'
I’VE HAD to go into Poole Hospital on Thursday, September 26 for a gastroscopy and colonoscopy on the same day.
Around 82% of pensioners below poverty line to lose Winter Fuel Payment
Arounf 82% of pensioners living below (or just above the poverty line) will lose the Winter Fuel Payment under planned cuts, according to Age UK.
Beach huts damaged in landslide at Durley Chine
AN AREA has been cordoned off following a landslide at the beach.
Man comes forward after woman 'shot at' in Poole
A man has come forward after a woman reported being ‘shot at’ in Poole.
Footage of serious Range Rover 'attempted murder' crash circulating
FOOTAGE of a crash which left a man with life-changing injuries may be circulating online, police have said.
Six arrests made after £40m worth of cocaine found at beach
ARRESTS have been made in Bournemouth and Poole after a haul of cocaine worth £40m was seized.
New sign sparks confusion over crabbing ban at Mudeford Quay
A misleading sign has caused confusion among Christchurch residents, leading many to believe that crabbing had been banned at Mudeford Quay.
‘All lines blocked’ on rail network after fault with train
ALL lines have been blocked on the rail network after a reported fault with one of the trains.
PICTURES: Book store opens its doors at Bournemouth retail park
A CHAIN bookstore has officially opened its doors at a Bournemouth retail park, with a fashion retailer soon to follow in its footsteps.
Flood warning in place for part of Dorset after heavy rain
A flood warning is in force for an area of Dorset following heavy rainfall.
Escapee convict trying to be 'double agent' trained in Dorset, a court heard
A former British soldier accused of escaping from prison made contact with Iranian security forces before contacting MI6 to say he wanted to work as a “double agent”, his trial has heard.
Railway carriage café plan to serve alcohol
A RAILWAY carriage being used as a café at Swanage Steam Railway could have a drinks licence.
Latest planning decisions for the Purbeck area unveiled
LATEST planning application for the Purbeck area include upper cliff reinforcement work at the Ballard Estate, Swanage and a change of use from office space at The Old Post Office, Lytchett Minister, to a home.
Pair remain in custody after crash which left pedestrian with life-changing injuries
TWO men remain in custody following a crash in Bournemouth which left a pedestrian with life-changing injuries.
Wanted man accused of stalking has been found and arrested
A WANTED man accused of stalking has been found by police and arrested.
Singer songwriter Sam Ryder announces Bournemouth date
Singer, songwriter and producer Sam Ryder will perform in Bournemouth this winter.
Leading wildlife group reacts to pipeline plan update
A leading environmental group has welcomed the decision to scrap plans for an underground pipeline through part of the New Forest
Man in court following assault at address
A MAN has appeared in court following a domestic-related assault in New Milton.
Rogue traders target pensioner, 85, with jet washing service
A PENSIONER has been targeted by rogue traders in Sway, near Lymington.
Laughing man 'shot at' woman in Poole
A woman sustained bruising to her stomach after she was ‘shot at’ in Poole.
What is Long Covid and what symptoms should you look out for
What is Long Covid and what symptoms should you be aware of
Government
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL]
A bill to transfer the functions of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education, and its property, rights and liabilities, to the Secretary of State; to abolish the Institute; and to make amendments relating to the transferred functions.
Formula 1
BEYOND THE GRID: Guenther Steiner on his new chapter, F1’s current team bosses and what the future might hold
From broadcasting to ambassadorial work, and even writing a column for F1.com, Guenther Steiner has been a busy man since departing his role as Haas Team Principal at the start of the year.
Drugovich set for latest Aston Martin practice outing at Mexico City Grand Prix
Aston Martin have announced that test and reserve driver Felipe Drugovich will make another free practice appearance for the team at the upcoming Mexico City Grand Prix.
Former Alpine chief Szafnauer claims he had ‘absolutely nothing to do’ with team missing out on signing Piastri
Otmar Szafnauer has stated that he was not responsible for Alpine losing out on Oscar Piastri, with the Australian at the centre of an infamous contract dispute between the French squad and McLaren which saw the Woking outfit secure his services for 2023.
Formula 1 announces new multi-year partnership with Hot Wheels
Formula 1 and Mattel, Inc. have revealed a new global licensing partnership that will involve the creation of F1-themed Hot Wheels products to bring the thrill of racing to 1:64 scale.
5 mid-season driver swaps that paid off – and 5 that didn’t – as Lawson steps up to replace Ricciardo
The 2024 season has seen not one but two teams opt to make changes to their driver line-up midway through the campaign – Williams decided to replace Logan Sargeant with rookie Franco Colapinto from the Italian Grand Prix onwards, while RB will field Liam Lawson in Daniel Ricciardo’s place as of Austin, with the Australian’s immediate exit confirmed last month.
‘It’s going to be amazing for me’ – Leclerc on the impact of Hamilton joining Ferrari as he opens up on times he ‘hated’ Sainz
Charles Leclerc is expecting Lewis Hamilton to have a significant impact on Ferrari, with the Monegasque believing that the seven-time champion’s level of experience will benefit the squad as well as providing extra motivation – both to the team and to himself as Hamilton’s team mate.
F1 QUIZ: Can you name the missing F1 team mate?
We give you the team, the year and one of the drivers – you just have to name the other...
Windows Central
My boss chooses Bose, but my favorite ANC headphones look nicer, sound better, and the sales are steeper
Many of the best ANC headphones are on sale, but the pair I use every day has one of the best discounts and remains my personal favorite.
My favorite Halloween illusion is only possible with a specific piece of tech, I just bought a new one thanks to a Prime Day deal
I had to replace my old projector in order to put up my favorite Halloween decoration this year. Thankfully, mini projectors are on sale this Prime Day, so I got one for a steal of a price.
I get free headphones to test for my job, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra is so good that I paid full price—but you don’t have to
Few companies come close to Bose, the master of ANC headphones. I bought their top-tier QuietComfort Ultra headphones for full price with ZERO regrets, but you can get them for $100 cheaper today. Here's why you should.
The decked out Dell XPS 16 is cheaper than ever with an RTX 4070 and a gorgeous 4K OLED display
The Dell XPS 16 is enjoying an excellent discount on its higher-end configurations, packing an RTX 4070 and 4K OLED display for $950 off.
Thanks to Best Buy anti-Prime Day, this gorgeous Alienware QD-OLED gaming monitor has me reaching for my wallet
Alienware's 34-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is one of the best on the market, and thanks to Best Buy anti-Prime Day, it can be yours for $200 less.
iBuyPower's pre-built gaming PCs are so cheap that I wonder why I build my own
I always urge people to build their own PCs when possible, but sales like this highlight why so many people choose to go with a pre-built. Check out these Intel and AMD gaming PCs before buying anything else.
This 27-inch FHD 180Hz gaming monitor with AMD FreeSync was already a bargain, but this anti-Prime Day deal makes it a steal
The LG UltraGear Gaming Monitor is a fantastic choice for gamers on a budget. Thanks to an anti-Prime Day deal, the price is even lower than usual.
See your favorite PC games in a whole new light with the Acer Nitro for less than $160 courtesy of this Walmart Anti-Prime Day Deal
Walmart is hosting an exclusive 30% discount deal for the Acer Nitro, a PC gaming monitor with built-in AMD technology that can display games at high resolutions.
I've found the best Xbox controller Prime Day deals, and heads up: Amazon isn't the only one bringing heat
Prime Day is here, and so are some of the top Xbox controller deals of the year. Here are the best ones I've found.
Google ordered to open its Android app store to third-party rivals, including Epic Games — no more "Google's scare screens and Google's 30% app tax"
Judge James Donato issued his final ruling on the Epic v. Google case, deeming Google Play Store an illegal monopoly. Donato's ruling highlighted several changes that need to be made, including opening the Google Play Store to third-party app stores for three years.
I'm buying this gaming mouse because it's on sale for its lowest price ever
The Razer Basilisk V3 is on sale for the latest Amazon Prime Day, making a must-buy gaming mouse if you act fast.
I never wasted my money on Valve's official Steam Deck dock, and neither should you — I went with a cheaper (and superior) option
JSAUX offers exactly the same functionality as Valve's official Steam Deck Docking station at a much lower cost, and now it's even cheaper.
My favorite gaming headset's biggest flaw is that it never goes on sale, but a last-minute Prime Day deal just fixed that
My favorite and highest-rated gaming headset never goes on sale, but the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro for Xbox is now at its lowest price ever for Prime Day.
I don't care about AMD's new desktop CPUs when the ultra-cheap Ryzen 9 7900X gives me Space Marine 2 for free
AMD's Ryzen 9000 CPUs have hit shelves, but the Ryzen 7000 series is holding strong thanks to stellar performance and some truly crazy price drops. The Ryzen 9 7900X is currently 41% off, making it hard to turn down for any enthusiasts looking for an upgrade.
One of MSI's best, budget-friendly thin gaming laptops is now just $599 thanks to this sweet anti-Prime Day deal that will only last for today
Walmart is offering a 15% Anti-Prime Day Discount on the MSI Thin Gaming Laptop, bringing its steep MSRP down by $100.
Former Google CEO says AI firms should build data centers because 'we're not organized' to hit ambitious climate goals anyway: "I'd rather bet on AI solving the problem than constraining it and having the problem"
Despite the negative implications AI data centers have on the climate, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says companies should proceed to build them as we're not organized enough o hit our climate goals anyway.
"One of the best value headsets for Xbox and PC" — Even though I don't need it, I'm tempted to buy this gaming headset because it's so cheap right now for Prime Day
The HyperX CloudX is a fantastic gaming headset for Xbox, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. It's currently at a great discount for Prime Day.
I used every mini PC from one of the top brands, and my favorites are on sale while October Prime Day runs its final hours!
Geekom makes some of the best mini PCs you can buy, and it has exciting discounts for Prime Day.
An analyst predicts OpenAI could be part of Microsoft's acquisition portfolio by 2027: "Investors' focus might shift away from AI, and the startups will just find it difficult to keep funding for the innovation they want to do"
Microsoft might acquire the ChatGPT maker within the next three years. An analyst predicts the AI hype is quickly fading, and startups like OpenAI will be forced into unceremonious acquisitions by investors with vast resources like Microsoft.
Our favorite mini PC is at a major discount this Prime Day — Get this Intel Core i9, 32GB RAM, and 2TGB SSD offering before the deal runs out
Geekom produces dozens of reliable mini PCs, and many of them are on sale right now. Don't miss out on these great savings.
Laffgaff
Who wrote the nonsense poem The Owl and the Pussy Cat?
Edward Lear.
One Superpower
If I could choose to have one superpower, it would be invisibility. I just want to make myself clear.
Itsfoss
What Can You do With the Raspberry Pi's Newly Launched AI Camera?
Thinking of getting the official Raspberry Pi AI camera? Here's what you need to know about it.