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Labour volunteers helping Harris 'in spare time' - Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer says his party sends volunteers to the US for 'pretty much every' presidential election.
Russians accused of crimes offered choice - go to war instead of court
A former Olympic athlete has been told if he fights in Ukraine a criminal case against him will be frozen.
Ex-Abercrombie CEO used power, wealth and influence to traffic vulnerable men, prosecutors say
Prosecutors in the US said the men used force, fraud and coercion to engage in "violent and exploitive" sexual acts.
Veterans demand better payout for gay ban
Leading charities have written to the prime minister, calling the average payments "unacceptably low".
Vaccine for winter vomiting bug to be trialled on thousands
The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter.
Idris Elba: Why I'm planning a move to Africa
The British star is backing film projects across the continent and wants to be closer to the action.
Budget deals struck with all departments, says Reeves
Despite reports of internal rifts all government departments have agreed spending settlements, Reeves says.
'Persecuted' son of Singapore founder gains UK asylum
Lee Hsien Yang has alleged he faced oppression back home from the government his brother had led.
US top diplomat issues warning to Israel over Gaza aid
Anthony Blinken has told Israel there may be consequences if more aid does not flow to civilians in northern Gaza.
UK and Germany to sign 'landmark' defence treaty
The deal will see both countries work together to develop new long-range missiles and drones.
Post Office scandal musical 'shows the heartache'
After a landmark TV drama, more wrongly accused sub-postmasters are shown in a new stage musical.
The Papers: 'Call to shield police from trials' and Ofwat 'faces axe'
The issue of when police officers should be prosecuted and a review of the water industry lead the papers.
Musk v Ambani: Billionaires battle over India's satellite internet
Musk's Starlink and Mukesh Ambani are preparing to face off in India’s satellite broadband market.
BBC Verify looks at what happened on the night Chris Kaba died
This week the Metropolitan Police released bodycam footage showing the moments leading up to the fatal shooting.
'Everyone flew through the air': Survivors describe Israeli strike on Beirut that killed 18
Lebanese tell BBC their residential building was brought down on top of them, killing 18 including children.
PM says Russia risks global food security in Ukraine
Despite the war, Ukraine is still a significant supplier of agricultural goods including grain.
New Starbucks boss shakes up menu as profits slump
Starbucks also said it will suspend its annual financial forecasts as its profits decline.
My vain and greedy best friend stole £86,000 from our cancer charity
Angela MacVicar feels "hurt and betrayed" by the crimes of Lindsay MacCallum, her best friend of decades.
Commission to tackle 'broken water infrastructure'
Sir John Cunliffe will oversee 'the largest review of the water sector since privatisation', the government said.
Rogue gamekeepers killing birds of prey, says RSPB
The bird protection charity described the deaths as a 'national disgrace'.
Man charged in dog walker murder case
A man is charged on suspicion of murder after the death of a woman who walking her dog.
German police raid pizzeria serving side order of cocaine
The number 40 pizza was one of the Düsseldorf restaurant's most popular pizzas, police said.
Austria far right shunned for coalition despite winning election
Herbert Kickl's far right party won the elections, but no other party would form a governing coalition with him.
Boeing-made satellite breaks up in space
The "total loss" of the communications satellite has affected Intelsat customers around the world.
Woman in critical condition after house explosion
Emergency services remain at the scene of the incident in which a man died on Saturday.
Boy was 'restrained unnecessarily' at special school
The mother of the boy says she feels vindicated by a watchdog's report into the case.
My vain and greedy best friend stole £86,000 from our cancer charity
Angela MacVicar feels "hurt and betrayed" by the crimes of Lindsay MacCallum, her best friend of decades.
Law change could stop me dying like my parents
Tom Marshall's parents took their own lives, but he says a law change may have helped them.
Firearms officers to get anonymity in shooting cases, says home secretary
Firearms officers to get presumption of anonymity in trials over shootings in line of duty, home secretary says.
Carbon monoxide probe over three care home deaths
Police say potential carbon monoxide poisoning is their "primary line of inquiry".
'It's not for us to have shame' - Gisèle Pelicot takes stand in French mass rape trial
Gisèle Pelicot addresses court for the first time in the trial of her ex-husband and 50 other men who are accused of drugging and raping her.
Arena bomb survivors win case against man who claimed attack was staged
Survivors of the Manchester Arena bomb win a case against a man who claimed no-one was injured.
Liam Payne planned to marry me, says girlfriend Kate Cassidy
"I know we'll be together forever, but not in the way we had planned," Kate Cassidy writes.
How a LinkedIn post to support Harris put Labour in an awkward spot
A call for Labour activists to campaign for Kamala Harris has put Keir Starmer in an awkward spot.
Birmingham Airport back open after evacuation
Flights were grounded and passengers told to leave the building as police investigated a suspicious vehicle.
NHS will not fund new drug to slow Alzheimer’s
A new drug that slows the pace of Alzheimer's disease is too expensive for too little benefit to be used on the NHS, the watchdog says.
Israel strikes Lebanon's Tyre, close to site of ancient Roman ruins
Videos showed clouds of smoke rising from a central area near a Unesco-listed archaeological site.
Cocaine use fuels record high in drug deaths
The number of drug-poisoning deaths registered in England and Wales has hit the highest level since 1993.
Parents told us of suicide plan at Christmas due to lack of assisted dying law
Tom Marshall's parents took their own lives, but he says a law change may have helped them.
Chris Kaba verdict has left people traumatised, black community leaders say
Community leaders say London's black communities are traumatised over the Chris Kaba court case.
Girl without smartphone unable to join in lesson
A mum says her daughter came home in tears after she did not have a smartphone to use in a lesson.
Idris Elba: Why I'm planning a move to Africa
The British star is backing film projects across the continent and wants to be closer to the action.
How to watch this year's awards-tipped films
As the Oscars race stars to take shape, here's the ABC (Anora, Blitz, Conclave) of films to watch.
What is the Real Living Wage and what is it worth?
The Real Living Wage is going up, six months after National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates rose.
Remembrance display to light up Tower of London
The show, held over nine days, is in remembrance of those who lost their lives in both world wars.
Daniel Khalife read newspaper about alleged prison escape
The ex-soldier accused of escaping Wandsworth prison was seen changing clothes during the three days he was missing.
Passenger who died in mid Wales train crash named
The passenger who died is named locally, and one train driver was "quite badly injured".
'Bubbly' mum killed in tower block fall is named
Ms Atkinson's unborn baby was delivered in hospital and is receiving "critical care".
Cow has four calves in 'one-in-11 million' birth
Four healthy calves being born by a single cow are "unheard of", farm staff say.
Birmingham Airport back open after evacuation
Flights were grounded and passengers told to leave the building as police investigated a suspicious vehicle.
Woman found guilty of murdering stabbed partner
Julie Ann McIlwaine admitted causing the death of James Joseph Crossley at their Belfast home, but denied murder.
Duncan Ferguson sacked as Caley Thistle manager
The former Scotland international has been let go along with two coaches after the club entered administration.
Passenger who died in mid Wales train crash named
The passenger who died is named locally, and one train driver was "quite badly injured".
Bournemouth Echo
Woman ‘chased by loan sharks’ took £50k of Covid support loan to pay gambling debt
A WOMAN who was being ‘chased by loan sharks’ fraudulently took £50,000 from a Covid support scheme to pay off her gambling debts.
Gym bosses see great success after £600k investment
More people are now regularly visiting a Bournemouth gym 12 months after a six-figure investment at the leisure centre.
Villagers not happy as developer launches bid for 67 new homes
Major plans for more than 60 new homes have been lodged by developers – but not all villagers are happy.
I spent an evening suspended from high ropes for a sundown adventure with Go Ape
I was invited to experience the Sundown Adventure with my friend Lidia on October 19 at around 6.30pm, just before the sky turned dark.
Eleven-year-old girl saved from deep water thanks to lifesaving technique
An eleven-year-old girl who was 'swept out to deep water' was rescued thanks to a lifesaving technique.
Family launch fundraiser for son facing cerebral palsy and medical challenges
A GoFundMe was created by the family to help with the medical costs for Arlo.
Bournemouth town centre is 'dynamic, secure and vibrant' at night
Bournemouth town centre’s nightlife has been internationally recognised as being “dynamic, secure and vibrant”.
Councils should lead on regeneration - not the government, MP says
Councils should be the ones to lead in efforts to regenerate town centres, not the government, Vikki Slade has said.
Councils 'collected assets with little thought or strategy'
PREVIOUS Dorset councils “collected assets” with very little thought or strategy – according to a senior council officer.
Rare fungi found growing on Dorset farm
A very rare and delicate fungus has been spotted during a nature walk at Bere Marsh Farm in Dorset
Ringwood gearing up for fireworks bonanza
Ringwood is gearing up for its firework extravaganza.
10 places in Dorset named among 'best to live in England' for 2025
Muddy Stilettos' best places to live list for 2025 has included the likes of Beaminster, Corfe Castle, Mudeford and Wimborne in Dorset
Level 42 to bring 40th anniversary tour to Bournemouth
Level 42 will bring their 40th anniversary tour to Bournemouth next year.
CBeebies star becomes lead patron of Lighthouse
CBEEBIES star Chris Jarvis has become lead patron of Lighthouse.
Santas sought for festive charity fun run this Christmas
Santas are being sought to take part in a festive fun run this December.
Free accessories offered to new or used cars at dealership
Members of David Lloyd clubs in Poole are being given £500 worth of accessories on a car at a dealership.
A31 police incident causes long delays for drivers
MOTORISTS are facing delays following a police incident on the A31.
Man pronounced dead after body recovered from quay
A MAN in his 60s has died after emergency services rushed to a concern for welfare of a person in the water at Poole Quay.
Person recovered from water after emergency services rush to quay
A PERSON has been recovered from the water after emergency services rushed to Poole Quay.
Three people dead after huge emergency incident at Swanage care home
Three people have died after a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a care home in Swanage.
Care home deaths could have been caused by carbon monoxide, police say
A FATAL care home incident that found three dead and seven hospitalised may have been caused by carbon monoxide, said police.
‘Wellbeing of residents is priority’: Care home speaks out after three people dead
A CARE home has said the wellbeing of residents is their “overriding priority” after three people were found dead and four taken to hospital.
Man dies from injuries after incident outside Aldi supermarket
A man has died after he was found with injuries outside an Aldi supermarket in Bournemouth.
Three dead and seven in hospital after 'tragic incident' at care home in Swanage
A care home in Swanage has been evacuated with two taken to hospital.
Bournemouth road shut off after incident near supermarket
POLICE were called to an incident near a supermarket in Bournemouth this morning.
Woman dies after incident involving cow
A woman in her 80s has been killed in the New Forest after an incident with a cow
Miles of queues after three-car crash leaves man seriously injured
THREE cars crashed on the A31 through the New Forest – bringing traffic to a standstill.
Man 'pleasures himself' as girl walks down footpath
A MAN “pleasured himself” as a girl was walking down a path.
Drink driving off-duty cop facing disciplinary from Dorset Police
DRINK driving cop Paul Kessell is facing disciplinary action against him at a misconduct hearing.
Man on bridge prompts emergency response
A MAN seen on the wrong side of the barrier of a bridge was brought down safely.
Woman's head smashed into her car after hit-and-run driver crash
A PARENT said her chin left a dent in her car after she was knocked to the ground following a hit-and-run outside her child’s nursery.
Motorcyclist injured in crash at roundabout
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital after a crash with a car.
REVIEW: High-energy and brilliantly clever 101 Dalmations musical
101 Dalmations The Musical
Everything we know as three die at Swanage care home with others hospitalised
Emergency services have swarmed Ulwell Road in Swanage this morning, with police blocking off the area following a still-unfolding incident.
Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it
This is everything you need to know about why condensation may be forming on your windows, and how you can prevent it from happening.
Who left Bake Off last night? Fifth contestant sent home during pastry week
This is who left The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4 last night (October 22) during pastry week.
Government
Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]
A bill to make provision about access to customer data and business data; to make provision about services consisting of the use of information to ascertain and verify facts about individuals; to make provision about the recording and sharing, and keeping of registers, of information relating to apparatus in streets; to make provision about the keeping and maintenance of registers of births and deaths; to make provision for the regulation of the processing of information relating to identified or identifiable living individuals; to make provision about privacy and electronic communications; to establish the Information Commission; to make provision about information standards for health and social care; to make provision about the grant of smart meter communication licences; to make provision about the disclosure of information to improve public service delivery; to make provision about the retention of information by providers of internet services in connection with investigations into child deaths; to make provision about providing information for purposes related to the carrying out of independent research into online safety matters; to make provision about the retention of biometric data; to make provision about services for the provision of electronic signatures, electronic seals and other trust services; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
Experienced hands or a rapid rookie – who’s in the frame for the vacant Sauber seat?
Sauber/Audi are still pondering who to put in the car for next season alongside Nico Hulkenberg, but it appears they are zeroing in on their lead contenders. F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto combs through the names linked to the seat…
IT'S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix
Two triple-headers will close out the 2024 season and we’re into the middle of the first of those after a massive weekend in the United States. As the races come thick and fast, here are some of the hot topics after the short trip from Austin to Mexico City.
HINCH'S HEROES: Who does IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe reckon was awesome in Austin?
IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe was calling the race live for F1 TV – and after getting his breath back, he's picked out the five drivers who impressed him most at the Circuit of The Americas...
PALMER: A penalty for Norris looked inevitable – but should Verstappen have been penalised too?
Ex-F1 driver Jolyon Palmer dissects the Norris vs Verstappen battle in Austin – and gives his take on the stewards' decision to penalise one but not the other...
Formula 1 and American Express announce new multi-year global sponsorship
Formula 1 and American Express have today announced a new multi-year sponsorship that expands Amex’s partnership with the world’s leading motorsport from the Americas region to the global stage and across the F1 calendar as an Official Partner (encompassing Australia, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East).
Antonelli to drive in second FP1 session in Mexico as he takes over Hamilton's W15
Mercedes junior, and next year's full-time replacement for Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Antonelli will get back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car as he takes part in his second FP1 session of the season in Mexico.
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POWER RANKINGS: Who impressed our judges across a pulsating Sprint weekend in Austin?
Formula 1 fans were treated to an action-packed Sprint weekend at the United States Grand Prix, with several drivers and teams in the mix for the big prizes. But who were our Power Rankings judges most impressed by? Scroll down for the latest scores and the overall season leaderboard...
THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 quiz questions on the US Grand Prix in Austin – and F1 in Mexico
BEYOND THE GRID: Alonso on reaching 400 Grands Prix, his passion for F1 and why he's still fired up
Fernando Alonso will become the first driver in Formula 1 history to compete in 400 Grands Prix when he races in Mexico this weekend.
‘It wasn’t an easy decision’ – Alpine boss Oakes opens up on end of engine programme as he explains timeline for finding new supplier
Alpine boss Oliver Oakes has given an insight into the company’s decision to cease operations in their power unit department at Viry-Chatillon, as well as setting out a timeline in terms of finding a new engine supplier.
Bottas identifies area where Kick Sauber ‘made a step’ in Austin but admits team ‘need more’
Valtteri Bottas believes that Kick Sauber have made a step forward in their race pace after some promising signs in the United States Grand Prix, but the Finn admits that more is needed as the team’s search for their first points of the season continues.
What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix?
Formula 1 heads to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Mexico City Grand Prix this weekend – and tyre supplier Pirelli have confirmed which compounds will be in play during the event.
How to stream the Formula 1 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix on F1 TV Pro
In part two of a triple header sequence of races, the F1 paddock heads straight to the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the Mexico City Grand Prix.
What is the weather forecast for the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix?
Formula 1 moves from Austin to Mexico City for the second race of this penultimate triple-header sequence to see out the 2024 season – and here’s the weather forecast for the weekend ahead.
What time is the Formula 1 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix and how can I watch it?
Just days after an action-packed weekend in Austin, the 2024 F1 season continues apace as the paddock heads to Mexico’s Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the second round of this triple header sequence.
Windows Central
REPORT: Arm is sensationally canceling the license that allowed Qualcomm to make Snapdragon chips which power everything from Microsoft's Copilot+ PCs to Samsung's Galaxy smartphones and tablets
Qualcomm's massive Snapdragon chip empire could be under threat with Arm Holdings PLC killing their partnership with the firm.
You've heard of Trick or Treat, now get ready for Meat or Treat — no that's not a bad pickup line it's the Diablo 4 Halloween event
It's spooky season, and Diablo 4 is running a 'Meat or Treat' event for you to claim some free cosmetics, and the Butcher has been doing terrible things to the dungeon shrines.
"The fate of the game was already decided": Ubisoft reportedly breaks up Prince of Persia dev team despite it making one of this year's best games, turns down sequel
A new report claims that Ubisoft has disbanded the development team responsible for creating Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and has also turned down a sequel.
Our favorite AI PC just dipped below $1,000 with this massive (and temporary) discount
The XPS 14 is one of our favorite laptops to come out of 2024, but its price is usually a deterrent. That changes with this limited $500 discount.
The new Xbox Wireless Headset sounds better and lasts longer, but is it enough to fight the competition?
Microsoft refreshed its Xbox Wireless Headset with better microphones and support for Bluetooth 5.3 and Dolby Atmos.
Bigger, faster, and nickel-coated, this discounted Samsung SSD is ready for massive files and demanding workflows
Samsung just launched its 990 EVO Plus, but the drive is already on sale.
Microsoft and OpenAI are offering media outlets up to $10 million to bolster the use of AI-powered tools in newsrooms: "Nothing will replace the central role of reporters"
Microsoft and OpenAI are offering media outlets up to $10 million to drive the use of AI tools in newsrooms.
Capcom reveals Monster Hunter Wilds' Open Beta Test date and its most terrifying monsters yet
Capcom reveals a ton of new information for Monster Hunter Wilds, including new locales, mechanics, and monsters.
Xbox Series X is now outselling Series S in the US, per new sales report — but console hardware is still dropping
Xbox Series X is outselling Series S in the U.S, according to the September 2024 Circana sales report, but video game hardware is still trending down.
This $1,300, 240Hz OLED gaming monitor would be perfect if something didn't keep falling off
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED 32 is part of a new era of 4K, 240Hz gaming monitors, and it boasts near-perfect picture quality and performance. There are some annoyances, though.
Microsoft clears up confusion with its Office apps on Android and iOS, making it easier to multitask on massive phones and foldables
Office files will now open in standalone apps if you have Microsoft 365 and Word, Excel, or PowerPoint on your phone.
HP's "Ultra" AMD AI PC is boring on the outside, but there's magic on the inside
The HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is a powerful, AMD-equipped AI PC with excellent endurance, but the design and display are dreadfully boring.
It's now easier than ever (and very affordable) to use a fast SSD with a Raspberry Pi 5, perfect if you're going to try Windows 11 on it
The Raspberry Pi now has its own official NVMe SSD for cheap, fast storage on your tiny computer.
Copilot+ PCs are about to get another exclusive feature on Windows 11
The Photos app on Windows 11 will soon support super resolution if you have a Copilot+ PC.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 FAQ – Story, Gameplay, Xbox Game Pass, everything you need to know
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an upcoming original RPG developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Keplar Interactive. Here is everything you need to know about this upcoming game from its gameplay, story, characters, platforms, and more.
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Somnus was the Roman god of what?
Sleep.
Son Of A Pirate
My dad raised me single-handedly. It wasn't easy being the son of a pirate.
Itsfoss
I Tried Updating Fedora Offline. Here's How it Went
Can Fedora Linux be updated offline? The short answer is yes. But it has many ifs and buts.