BBC News
One Direction star Liam Payne dies after balcony fall - police
The singer fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, police say.
Sewage illegally dumped into Windermere repeatedly over 3 years, BBC finds
United Utilities failed to report 100 million litres of illegal discharges, analysis of its data shows.
Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill
Bowen: US threat to cut Israel military aid is sign of anger at broken promises
The letter criticising Israel over Gaza aid is an attempt to redress the balance between the US and its ally, our international editor says.
'Your son will die': How blessing scammers prowl streets
Female crooks are exploiting superstition and family love to swindle other women.
US 'click to cancel' rule to ban subscription traps
New rule requires businesses to make subscribing and cancelling subscriptions equally simple.
UK charities launch Middle East Humanitarian Appeal
The Disasters Emergency Committee says the government will match the first £10m raised in donations.
Sparks fly as Kamala Harris does first-ever Fox interview
During the combative sit-down, the US vice-president and the host frequently interrupted each other.
Migrant deportations to increase, says EU chief
The EU chief made the comments to member states, as Italy kicks off a contested migrant processing scheme.
Australia weighs its future ahead of royal visit
When King Charles touches down in Australia, what kind of welcome can he expect?
'Just a boy' - tributes paid to Liam Payne
Stars including former X Factor contestants pay tribute to One Direction's Liam Payne after his death in Argentina.
Fans of Liam Payne react to his death in Argentina
Fans of the former One Direction singer expressed their shock as they gathered in Buenos Aires.
In pictures: Life of former One Direction star Liam Payne
The former One Direction star died at the age of 31 in Argentina on Wednesday.
Watch: Moments from Liam Payne's career
The BBC takes a look back at moments from the former One Direction singer's career.
Liam Payne: Boy band star who had the X factor
With One Direction, he achieved success beyond his teenage talent show dreams, but struggled with fame.
The Papers: 'Bogus £40bn black hole' and 'Tuchel takes hotseat'
Many newspapers lead on the Budget and report that Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a "backlash".
How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks
We all use messaging apps such as Whatsapp for free, but what's in it for them?
The Blessed Madonna: 'Rave degenerates saved my life'
The DJ was warned off rave culture by her family, but says the people she met changed her forever.
In pictures: Life of former One Direction star Liam Payne
The former One Direction star died at the age of 31 in Argentina on Wednesday.
Woman, 31, made will fearing husband would kill her
Abuse started as name calling and developed until Ceri's sleep and washing habits were controlled.
Benefits, interest rates and pensions - how September's inflation figure affects you
The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.
Jodhpur: India's vanishing 'blue' city
The blue coloured-homes that gave India's Jodhpur its distinct identity are giving way to other hues.
London's Elizabeth line wins top architecture prize
The Stirling Prize is normally awarded to a new building, but has gone to the entire train line.
William addresses his privilege in helping homeless
Prince William says he wants to make use of his public platform to campaign against homelessness.
Watch: Training police horses to help deal with public disorder
The BBC has been given an exclusive insight into the training of police horses when it comes to dealing with public order.
University student dies after incident at gym
Police say the death is "being treated as unexplained".
Man rescued after 67 days adrift speaks of his survival
A Russian whale watcher is found alive, along with two dead relatives, two months after he set off.
Salmond's body to be brought home on private flight
The former first minister died at a conference in North Macedonia on Saturday at the age of 69.
One Direction star Liam Payne dies after balcony fall - police
The singer fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, police say.
Toddler's death now being treated as murder
Tavia Da Costa, who was due to turn two later this month, died in Dungannon on Sunday.
Four people from Glasgow killed in M6 crash
Five people, including two children, died in the crash on Tuesday, according to Cumbria Police.
Woman, 31, made will fearing husband would kill her
Abuse started as name calling and developed until Ceri's sleep and washing habits were controlled.
Tory politician's wife jailed for race hate post
Lucy Connolly, wife of West Northamptonshire councillor Raymond Connolly, is jailed for 31 months.
Instagram to block some screenshots to help prevent sextortion
Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.
Tory MP criticised for saying Badenoch 'preoccupied with own children'
Sir Christopher Chope faces criticism as he suggests Badenoch could not commit to the demands of being party leader.
Boy who died in house explosion named
Archie York's aunt says her nephew was "a loving boy, with a cheeky little grin on his face".
Australian territory resumes jailing 10-year-olds
Australia has been under pressure to raise the age of criminal responsibility, in line with UN advice.
Ministers complain to Starmer over spending cuts
Some Cabinet members are alarmed at the scale of cuts being sought to plug a rumoured £40bn gap.
Scottish businessman pays for plane to bring Alex Salmond's body home
The businessman has been revealed as the private donor funding the former first minister's repatriation.
Trailer teases new Wallace and Gromit film ahead of Christmas premiere
Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl will hit small screens this Christmas.
National Gallery bans liquid after artwork damaged
The ban starts Friday morning and excludes baby formula, expressed milk and prescription medicines.
Singer's family pay tribute to 'funny and brave soul'
Stars including Rita Ora pay tribute to the former One Direction star after his death in Argentina.
BBC reports from outside hotel where Liam Payne died
Flowers and messages can be seen outside the Casa Sur Hotel in Buenos Aires.
Full transcript of 911 calls made from hotel where star was staying
Staff made two urgent calls to emergency services before the former One Direction singer fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina.
Final Snapchats shared from Argentina
The posts were shared just hours before the singer's death but appear to have been filmed in the days before.
Who is the Hamas leader, Yahya Sinwar?
The Israeli military says it is investigating whether its forces in the Gaza Strip have killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
How much food is Israel letting into northern Gaza?
Israel has been accused of deliberately withholding food aid from people in northern Gaza.
How does WhatsApp make money? It's free - with some tricks
We all use messaging apps such as WhatsApp for free, but what's in it for them?
'It's too late for the boys, but may happen again'
The mum of one of four boys killed when their car came off a road says a fence could have changed everything.
My stroke symptoms were mistaken for the menopause
Maria Mulgrew was training for a marathon when she began to experience dizziness and regular falls.
Truth behind man who 'bought wrong London bridge'
Is the myth that a man bought the wrong London Bridge real? His grandson tells BBC London the truth.
The Apprentice film star says Trump criticism 'inspiring violence'
Actor Sebastian Stan said Trump calling the filmmakers "human scum" was "divisive" and a "threat".
Sewage illegally dumped into Windermere over three years, BBC finds
United Utilities failed to report 100 million litres of illegal discharges, analysis of its data shows.
Sara Sharif suffered fractures before death, court hears
A fracture to Sara Sharif’s neck bone could have been caused by strangulation, the Old Bailey hears.
Boss had 'no qualms' hiring 'creme de la creme' Letby
One of the serial killer's former managers says she was highly regarded as a newly qualified nurse.
Government to give magistrates more sentencing powers
Magistrates in England and Wales will be able to jail offenders for up to 12 months from November to stop cases clogging up crown courts.
Lynette White murderer to be released from prison
Jeffrey Gafoor will be released on licence after serving 21 years in prison for the brutal killing.
Ambulance's drug could have saved Novichok victim's life
The Novichok victim was initially misdiagnosed, which meant a live-saving drug was not administered.
UK charities launch Middle East Humanitarian Appeal
The Disasters Emergency Committee says the government will match the first £10m raised in donations.
Tory politician's wife jailed for race hate post
Lucy Connolly, wife of West Northamptonshire councillor Raymond Connolly, is jailed for 31 months.
Catfishing victim, 12, took own life over abuser's demands
Alexander McCartney pleaded guilty to manslaughter earlier this year and admitted 185 other charges.
Tom Hunter pays for plane to bring Alex Salmond's body home
The businessman has been revealed as the private donor funding the former first minister's repatriation.
Lynette White murderer to be released from prison
Jeffrey Gafoor will be released on licence after serving 21 years in prison for the brutal killing.
Bournemouth Echo
'It's an absolute insult': Council employees could face major wage cuts
Concerns are growing among BCP Council staff regarding a proposed new pay structure that could lead to wage cuts.
REVEALED: The noisiest road in BCP - where does yours rank?
The noisiest road in the whole of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can now be revealed.
Poole civic centre won't be sold entirely after BCP cabinet defeat
COUNCILLORS defeated BCP Council’s cabinet’s proposals to sell off the entire civic centre in Poole.
‘Successful’ charity shop announces closure after seven years
A ‘successful’ charity shop has announced it is set to close after seven years of trade.
Murder investigation dropped after fatal house fire
A man who was arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal housefire has been released without charge.
Severe disruption expected once again while cycle paths are widened
ROAD closures are to bring disruption to traffic for four months as part of major work for widened cycle paths.
Ashley Heath’s Pierre still unadopted after more than 100 days at RSPCA
A dog named Pierre from Ashley Heath remains unadopted after more than 100 days at the RSPCA, as data reveals pets are spending longer in shelters.
Indian restaurant celebrates after picking up prestigious national award
AN Indian restaurant in Parkstone is celebrating after picking up a prestigious national award.
Deliveroo and Wilko team up in Bournemouth for new service
Deliveroo and Wilko have teamed up in Bournemouth
Tip will not close, council says
A tip will not close, Hampshire County Council has finally decided, following a review by its cabinet.
Ready meal company to open branch in high street
A FROZEN ready meal company is opening a branch in Christchurch town centre.
In The Dock: Court order breaches and assaults on police
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Popular Indian restaurant undergoes complete revamp
A POPULAR Indian restaurant in Ringwood is re-launching following a complete rebrand.
Changes proposed for popular restaurant
CHANGES have been proposed for a restaurant in Bournemouth.
Extra GP appointments being delivered by NHS Dorset
GENERAL practitioners in the county are now delivering nearly 4.7 million appointments a year, Dorset General Practice Alliance has said.
REVIEW: Twelve’s plant-based Sunday roast
Being ranked among the top 1 per cent of restaurants worldwide, I was eager to try Twelve's plant-based Sunday Roast menu.
Annual motorcycle ride out raises more than £8,000 for DocBike
AN annual motorcycle ride out raised more than £8,000 for a life-saving charity.
Aldi calls on Dorset kids to enter competition to win £250
ALDI is calling on children in Dorset to design a poster to encourage people to recycle.
'Receiving this accolade would not have been possible without my colleagues'
A CONSULTANT physiotherapist at UHD has been recognised for a prestigious award representing his field.
6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for loving new homes
The RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood, Dorset has many pets, such as cats and dogs, looking for new homes
Corrie bad boy joins Bournemouth panto cast for photo shoot
THIS year’s Bournemouth Pavilion panto cast climbed down the beanstalk for a photo shoot to get pantomime season underway.
'Very angry hospital has gone cashless'
I AM disgusted that Bournemouth hospital has become cashless.
The Bournemouth restaurant 'offering something for everyone'
A Bournemouth restaurant is preparing for Christmas.
'We must take storms seriously'
THE last time a great storm hit our island was in 1990 Burns' Day Storm or Cyclone Daria and there were many casualties prior to that we had The Great Storm 1953 (307 died).
Man 'offended by comment' punched victim in face
A man seemingly offended by a comment made by a person punched the victim in his face.
'Do not approach' - Manhunt launched for wanted man who may be in Dorset
Jonathan is known to visit hotels and holiday parks in Bournemouth and Weymouth.
Olympic heroes to parade on open-top bus through BCP
Dorset's Olympic heroes will parade through Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole on an open-top bus.
Most wanted in Dorset: Have you seen these men and women?
Luke Smith was due to attend court, however failed to attend therefore the court has now issued a warrant for his arrest.
'Suspected chemicals' found in residential area
A SUSPECTED chemical substance was found at a home in Southbourne.
Emergency services on scene and woman hospitalised after crash with car
Officers were alerted to a crash at around 3.30pm this afternoon (October 17).
One lane blocked after van crash on A31 Eastbound
A31 Eastbound - One lane blocked at Stoney Cross due to an incident, delays on approach.
Pollution alerts issued for multiple beaches in BCP
Multiple beaches across BCP have been issued pollution alerts following heavy rainfall.
FIRST LOOK: International fashion brand’s first Dorset store ready to open
A FIRST look at Castlepoint’s latest retailer, Mango, as opening date announced.
Dorset motorsport event cancelled this weekend
A motorsport event planned for this weekend has been postponed.
Three women and man assaulted outside pub
Three women and a man assaulted outside Ringwood pub, as police appeal for witnesses.
Dorset private school named as 'one of the best in the world'
A Dorset school has been listed as one of the top private schools in the world
Oil spill causes kitchen fire in Bournemouth town centre
Oil spilled onto an electrical hob in Bournemouth, causing a fire.
Wimborne's newest coffee shop has officially opened
A new Wimborne café has welcomed its first customers after officially opening this week.
Remembering when One Direction and Liam Payne played at the BIC in 2012
One Direction star Liam Payne, who has died aged 31 after falling from a balcony in Argentina, performed with his band in 2012.
Natural England fights £3m plan to restore 'monument to sacrifice'
Campaigners have vowed to "persevere" with their plan to save a derelict wartime building - despite an attempt to block the £3m scheme
Bournemouth hotel shortlisted for wedding award
A Bournemouth hotel has been shortlisted in the regional finals of The Wedding Industry Awards 2025.
Royal Mint will hide a gold Snowman 50p coin in an advent calendar
This year's Christmas 50p coin will have The Snowman depicted on it and one gold version will be hidden in a Royal Mint advent calendar.
NHS buildings 'falling apart' putting patients and staff at risk amid £14b backlog
The safety of patients and staff is being put at risk by NHS buildings that are “falling apart”, according to health senior health leaders.
Government
Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill
A Bill to make provision about transparency of ticket prices for sporting and cultural events; and for connected purposes.
Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) Bill
A Bill to remove monetary limits on proceeds from the mandatory conditions of lottery operating licences; and for connected purposes.
Fireworks Bill
A Bill to make provision about the sale of fireworks; and for connected purposes.
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill
A Bill to make provision for and in connection with restricting the importation and non-commercial movement of dogs, cats and ferrets.
Fur (Import and Sale) Bill
A Bill to prohibit the import and sale of fur; and for connected purposes.
Short-term Let Accommodation Bill
A Bill to make provision for the licensing of short-term let accommodation; to make provision about the marketing of short-term let accommodation; to make provision about planning permission in respect of short-term let accommodation; to require the Secretary of State to publish guidance about the management of short-term let accommodation; to make provision about small business rates relief for short-term let accommodation; and for connected purposes.
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill
A Bill to require operator licences authorising the carrying out of spaceflight activities to specify the licensee's indemnity limit.
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
A Bill to create an offence of unauthorised entry at football matches for which a football banning order can be imposed following conviction.
Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Bill
A Bill to make provision about absent voting in connection with local government elections in Scotland and Wales, elections to the Scottish Parliament and elections to Senedd Cymru; and for connected purposes.
Looked After Children (Distance Placements) Bill
A Bill to require local authorities to publish information about looked after children in distance placements; to require local authorities to develop and publish sufficiency plans in respect of their duty under section 22G of the Children Act 1989; to require the Secretary of State to publish a national sufficiency plan in respect of looked after children in distance placements; and for connected purposes.
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill
A Bill to amend the Licensing Act 2003 so that licensing hours Orders can be made by negative resolution statutory instrument.
Controlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) Bill
A Bill to change the procedure for amending Schedule 2 to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Free School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) Bill
A Bill to make provision about the automatic registration of all children eligible for free school meals; to provide for an opt-out where the family wishes; and for connected purposes.
European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill
A Bill to make provision to modify the effect on domestic law of arrangements relating to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU; and for connected purposes.
Rare Cancers Bill
A Bill to make provision to incentivise research and investment into the treatment of rare types of cancer; and for connected purposes.
Protection of Children (Digital Safety and Data Protection) Bill
A Bill to make provision for the protection of children accessing digital services and content.
Water Bill
A Bill to set targets and objectives relating to water, including in relation to the ownership of water companies and to climate mitigation and adaptation; to require the Secretary of State to publish and implement a strategy for achieving those targets and objectives; to establish a Commission on Water to advise the Secretary of State on that strategy; to make provision about the powers and duties of that Commission, including a requirement to establish a Citizens’ Assembly on water ownership; and for connected purposes.
Climate and Nature Bill
A Bill to require the United Kingdom to achieve climate and nature targets; to give the Secretary of State a duty to implement a strategy to achieve those targets; to establish a Climate and Nature Assembly to advise the Secretary of State in creating that strategy; to give duties to the Committee on Climate Change and the Joint Nature Conservation Committee regarding the strategy and targets; and for connected purposes.
New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill
A Bill to require the installation of solar photovoltaic generation equipment on new homes; to set minimum standards for compliance with that requirement; and for connected purposes.
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
A Bill to allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
BETTING GUIDE: Who do the odds favour as the Sprint returns in Austin?
After a short break, Formula 1 is back this weekend as the United States Grand Prix kicks off a triple header of races – and to add to the excitement, the event will also see the return of the Sprint. With Lando Norris having closed the gap to Max Verstappen in the drivers’ standings last time out, do the odds favour McLaren in Austin, or could one of their rivals come out on top?
Mercedes share significant carbon footprint savings as F1 team successfully power European season on biofuels
Mercedes have revealed that they successfully powered their European season on HVO100 biofuel, achieving 98% coverage in race and marketing trucks and generators, and saving more than 500 tonnes of CO2e.
NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2024 United States Grand Prix
Formula 1 returns to action this weekend with the United States Grand Prix. Ahead of the event at Austin’s Circuit of The Americas, Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with stats, trivia, insight and much more. You can also see how fans have voted using our F1 Play predictor game.
Windows Central
"I am aghast": Google Search AI said a former Conan Exiles dev's personal phone was Funcom's office number, leading to irate complaint call
Due to an erroneous Google AI search result, a game developer was contacted at their personal phone number by an angry customer trying to complain to the main office of a studio they haven't worked at for eight years.
The Hades 2 Olympic Update brings new story content, a new boss fight, and a weapon I want to try immediately
The Hades 2 Olympic Update is available now, bringing new story, characters, a new weapon, and a new boss fight to take on.
New Call of Duty leak says a Halo crossover was headed to CoD: MW3, but never saw the light of day. Could it come to Black Ops 6?
According to a new Call of Duty leak, there were plans for a Halo collab in Modern Warfare 3 at some point, though it was never released.
The voice cast for this game, coming to Xbox Game Pass in Spring 2025 — is actually insane
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dropped a new trailer and cast reveal showing a star-studded line up that has me even more hyped for this Xbox Game Pass launch.
Microsoft Store update adds "immersive experience" to showcase apps and games
Trailers are now near the top of app and game listings in the Microsoft Store.
Cloud mind uploading? Anthropic CEO envisions AGI-driven utopian world — but it'll vastly demand trillions in computing power and data centers as earlier predicted by OpenAI's Sam Altman
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei recently shared that AGI could alleviate poverty and expedite medical breakthroughs from 100 years to a mere decade, but it demands trillions of dollars in computing power and data centers.
I've been using the same headphones for 3 years, but this lightweight pair from an unexpected brand has replaced their place in my heart (and on my head) — for just $69 for a limited time
After three years of sticking to the same headphones, I didn’t expect much from a pair by Baseus, a brand known more for power banks than audio gear. But the Baseus Bowie 30 Max surprised me with its lightweight design, head-tracking audio, and impressive battery life—all for just $69 during a limited-time offer. If you’re looking for great sound without the premium price tag of brands like Bose or Sony, these are worth checking out before they jump to full price.
The death of x86 may be "severely exaggerated," but these native Arm apps are here to threaten Intel and AMD
NordVPN, Arc browser, Foxit PDF Editor, and Notion all shipped native Arm applications over the past month.
Dead Space creator: "It would be cool to do a new one" as Silent Hill 2 hits one million in sales
The creator of Dead Space has said it would be awesome to do a new game, coming off the back of success for a Silent Hill remake.
Industrious developer fits Microsoft's big Windows 11 2024 update to 'DVD-size' with extra storage to spare
The developer of Tiny 11 is back at it, with a version of Windows 11 24H2 small enough to run on a DVD.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 PC system requirements — is your setup ready?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is incoming, but you may want to check your PC's specs to make sure you're ready to drop in on launch day.
Laffgaff
In what African country is Mole National Park?
Ghana.
Bell Ringing
I just joined the local church's bell ringing group. They said they would show me the ropes.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #24.42: Ubuntu 24.10, Redox OS Review, LLMs on Pi, KDE Plasma 6.2, Linux Terminal on Android and More
Ubuntu 24.10 is out and now we await Fedora 41.