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Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond dies age 69
The former MP and MSP, who led the country between 2007 and 2014 during the independence referendum, took ill while in North Macedonia.
Inside Israel's combat zone in southern Lebanon
The BBC's Lucy Williamson travels with the Israeli military to a village destroyed during its fighting with Hezbollah.
Wagatha: A luxury hotel, a mini-bar and a row that keeps rumbling on
It's a saga worthy of a soap opera, as Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy's dispute returned to court.
Harris puts pressure on Trump over medical records
The Democratic Party's presidential nominee accuses her Republican rival of a lack of transparency about his health.
How have social media algorithms changed the way we interact?
Algorithms can watch our behaviour and determine what millions of us see when we log on.
Stargazing photographers capture 'comet of the century'
Here are some of the best pictures of Tsuchinshan-ATLAS taken by photographers from around the UK.
Bands are skipping more towns and cities on tour
Bands and singers play half as many gigs on an average tour as they did in the 1990s, figures suggest.
Scottish DJ Jackmaster dies aged 38 after head injury in Ibiza
Jack Revill, 38, died on Saturday morning following "complications arising from an accidental head injury".
Man's six-year hunt to expose Al Fayed abuse after fiancee said she was a victim
Keaton Stone spent years compiling evidence after his fiancee told him she was a victim of Mohamed Al Fayed.
School rebuilding programme missing targets, BBC finds
Just 62 of 513 schools selected for rebuilds in England have construction contracts, the BBC has found.
Ukrainian journalist, 27, who chronicled Russian occupation dies in prison
Viktoriia Roshchyna had been detained last year while reporting in Russian-occupied Ukraine.
The Papers: Alex Salmond dies aged 69 and 'Coleen of the jungle'
Many of the papers lead on the death of former Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond.
Alex Salmond: A man and politician of contradictions
The 69-year old was first minister for seven years but resigned after losing the 2014 referendum.
'I'm too tired to chew food but still can't get care for my ME'
What is NHS care like for people with severe ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome?
Closure for family as body found 56 years after India plane crash
In 1968, an Indian Air Force plane with 102 people went missing. For many years, their fate was a mystery.
Denzel Washington's children join forces in 'fearless' film
Malcolm Washington directs The Piano Lesson, which his brother John David Washington also stars in.
From Wimbledon to VAR, is tech hurting the drama of sport?
As Wimbledon scraps human line judges, sport insiders suggest how we can make games more exciting.
Can illegal immigrants really vote in the US election?
It is illegal for non-citizens to vote in the US election - but Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed immigrants are going to.
Artist inspired by council estate childhood wants to make art more inclusive
Natalie Chapman's paintings draw on the prejudice she faced growing up in poverty.
Israeli attack on northern Gaza hints at retired general's 'surrender or starve' plan for war
Giora Eiland tells Jeremy Bowen that Israel should tell Palestinians to leave northern Gaza before sealing it off as a way of pressuring Hamas.
‘Not how I imagined winning would be’: Labour insiders on Starmer's uneven start
Insiders hail new workers' rights, planning laws and "stability" at the top - but Starmer has been dogged by controversy too.
'I was told Mr Loverman was too niche for TV'
Bernadine Evaristo's award-winning 2013 novel has been turned into an eight-part BBC drama.
Community fridge saves 24,000 meals from landfill
The first community fridge in County Tyrone helps feed the community and has saved 10 tonnes of food.
Man's six-year hunt to expose Al Fayed abuse after fiancee said she was a victim
Keaton Stone spent years compiling evidence after his fiancee told him she was a victim of Mohamed Al Fayed.
Trains to start running from Grand Central Station
The main public transport services in Belfast, including trains to Dublin, are now under one roof.
Scotland's former First Minister Alex Salmond dies
The former MP and MSP, who led the country between 2007 and 2014 during the independence referendum, took ill while in North Macedonia.
Man abused by girlfriend banned from using toilet
Gareth rushed to a supermarket or local pub because he was not allowed to use the toilet at home.
UN says Israeli tanks forced entry into one of its positions in south Lebanon
It comes as PM Netanyahu demands the peacekeeping force leave the area.
Elon Musk's Starship booster captured in world first
The SpaceX team successfully returned the booster part of the Starship rocket to the launchpad.
Watch astonishing moment Starship booster caught in mid-air 'chopsticks manoeuvre'
It’s the first time the "chopsticks manoeuvre" has been attempted, with previous boosters landing in the ocean.
'Time stopped' after Salmond collapsed at conference
Organisers say the former first minister fell backwards in his chair after suffering a massive heart attack.
Mortgage costs 'unlikely' to return to low levels
The boss of the UK's biggest lender says mortgage costs are unlikely to fall to levels seen in the past decade.
Columbus likely Spanish and Jewish, study suggests
A new study shines light on a hotly contested centuries-old mystery.
Chris Brown concert sparks debate over violence against women in South Africa
A petition with over 19,000 signatures has been started to stop the singer's concert in South Africa.
'I wasn't allowed to shower or use toilet by my abusive ex-girlfriend'
Gareth rushed to a supermarket or local pub because he was not allowed to use the toilet at home.
Ukraine denounces Russia's reported execution of captured troops
Kyiv's human rights ombudsman has written to the UN, after reports that Russia executed Ukrainian PoWs.
Hairy Biker 'struggling' since Dave Myers' death
Myers, who found fame alongside close friend King as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo, died at the age of 66 in February.
Alex Salmond: Champion of independence leaves a fractured political legacy
Alex Salmond, who has died at the age of 69, led the SNP into power and through the 2014 referendum.
Budget rule change could mean fewer tax rises
Here is how the chancellor could choose to tweak the government's borrowing rules to free up more cash.
Israeli missiles flew over BBC correspondent's home and landed five minutes away
There's no music or dancing in central Beirut bars as fear spreads and displaced people fill the streets.
Ukrainian journalist, 27, who chronicled Russian occupation dies in prison
Viktoriia Roshchyna had been detained last year while reporting in Russian-occupied Ukraine.
Man's six-year hunt to expose Al Fayed abuse after fiancee said she was a victim
Keaton Stone spent years compiling evidence after his fiancee told him she was a victim.
One man's campaign against his 'anti-fun' city
He wants to make residents smile and laugh against the city's "overregulation and lack of fun".
How 'desperate' mum's search for eczema cure led to award-winning business
Shalom Lloyd says starting her business on her kitchen table was "a fluke".
Joy for photographer who saw 'comet of the century'
Joanna, from the Black Country, captured Comet A3 hurtling through the Staffordshire night skies.
Harris puts pressure on Trump over medical records
The Democratic Party's presidential nominee accuses her Republican rival of a lack of transparency about his health.
Indian politician Baba Siddique shot dead in Mumbai
Siddique was a senior political figure in Maharashtra state, which is due to hold elections next month.
'I'm too tired to chew food but still can't get care for my ME'
What is NHS care like for people with severe ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome?
Antisemitic messages raked into golf club bunkers
The incident is being investigated as a racially aggravated hate crime, police said.
Hundreds go bonkers for conkers at world champs
More than 200 people took part in the annual event which was first held in 1965.
Two arrested over death of suspected XL bully
A dog was "deliberately attacked" and died later from its injuries, police say.
Eyewitness describes 'state of shock' after Salmond collapse
Organisers say the former first minister fell backwards in his chair after suffering a massive heart attack.
Bournemouth Echo
Old Creekmoor park and ride will not return for next three years
PLANS to turn the old Creekmoor park and ride site into a padel tennis court has won the favour of counillors.
Chinese takeaway told standards need 'major improvement'
A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently.
BCP Council looks to build houses in Dorset Council area to meet targets
HOUSING targets initially set out for BCP Council are unlikely to be met entirely within the conurbation, documents have revealed.
7 new businesses set to open in Bournemouth town centre
BOURNEMOUTH town centre is not all bad news.
A newly renovated pub with a cosy charm and plans to extend
Known as one of the cosiest pubs in Ferndown, The White Hart has been named Pub of the Week.
In The Dock: Charity shop thieves and 'dangerous' dogs
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Try this circular ramble taking in Dorset's highest village
Try this Dorset walk which, at 700ft above sea level, takes in Ashmore, Dorset’s highest village
The mushrooms and fungi people can spot in Dorset and the New Forest
There are various different mushrooms and fungi people can spot in Dorset and the New Forest, some of which are poisonous
Bournemouth cafe offering bingo night and curry that's 'a home away from home'
FLIRT Café, your “home away from home” in Bournemouth Triangle, has been chosen as the Trader of the Week.
What score can you get? Take this pub quiz to find out how you score
Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.
'Poole should be run by itself'
As a former Poole fan and resident, please have Poole run by Poole.
DVLA £1,000 warning to 3.6 million drivers who passed their test before 2015
The latest figures from the DVLA show that more than 3.6 million motorists currently have a photocard which has expired
UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
If you do not watch or record live TV or stream BBC iPlayer, you could be eligible for a £169.50
‘Best in the country’: Thousands take part in half marathon and 10k races
THOUSANDS of runners flocked to Bournemouth to take part in the annual half marathon and 10k races.
Boris Johnson's new book covered with carefully selected titles at Waterstones
Boris Johnson has released a book titled Unleashed but protesters have selected other books with titles relating to their thoughts on him and covered the display.
Formula 1
Drivers fainting in the heat, a disintegrating track… and some great racing – the story of the first time F1 came to Texas
F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne looks back at the first time the Grand Prix circus put on a show in the Lone Star State, back in 1984…
Windows Central
A new research paper suggests that Bing / Microsoft Copilot "AI" medical advice may be capable of causing you severe harm, at least 22% of the time ...
A new study coming out of Europe suggests that Microsoft Copilot is spectacularly bad at offering medical advice, and in some cases, has even recommended seriously harmful, life-threatening advice.
How to reclaim space after upgrading to Windows 10 2024 Update (version 24H2)
After performing an in-place upgrade to Windows 11 version 24H2, the system will keep a copy of the previous installation, but you can always delete these files to free up space. In this guide, I'll show you two ways to complete this task.
Nobel Prize winner claims Sam Altman was fired for prioritizing profits over safety as Steam faces the heat for its crude sales strategy
As OpenAI raised $6.6 billion in investment from Microsoft and NVIDIA, an AI artist argued that people are stealing from him by using AI. We also saw a major update to Windows 11 roll out and Microsoft ship the latest version of Office.
Hello Kitty fans have a new option for an official gaming headset, but there's only one place to get it
Razer has announced a new "Hello Kitty and Friends" edition of the Kraken Kitty V2 wired gaming headset, available exclusively at Target.
From 'Starblo' the Space Diablo that never saw daylight, to Mike Ybarra's plans to cut down on microtransactions — here's 7 things I learned about Diablo from Jason Schreier's book 'Play Nice'
I read Jason Schreir's 'Play Nice' which documents the rise, fall, and future of Blizzard — and I found out some great behind the scenes lore about the Diablo franchise.
Laffgaff
What name is given to animals which only eat plants?
Herbivores.
Truck Crash
What do you get when a truck full of books crashes into the ocean? A title wave.
Itsfoss
10 Things You Can do on Linux but not on Windows
Windows, can you do this? Linux gives you superpowers you didn't know you had.