BBC News
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on reparatory justice
Leaders are preparing to agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade.
Disposable vapes to be banned from June, says government
Ministers say the move is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.
Woman arrested following care home deaths
Police say potential carbon monoxide poisoning is their "primary line of inquiry".
Turkey strikes PKK sites after fatal attack near Ankara
The strikes came after Turkey blamed Kurdish rebels for an attack that killed five people.
IDF soldiers should refuse orders that may be war crimes, Israeli ex-security adviser tells BBC
A former senior security official tells Fergal Keane that Israel might be committing war crimes in northern Gaza.
Polar bears face higher risk of disease in a warming Arctic
Climate change and sea ice loss leaves polar bears exposed to more diseases, research suggests.
Parents lose hope as report says Send system broken
The special educational needs system is financially unsustainable, the National Audit Office warns.
Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86
The actor also appeared in hit 1980s television shows Wonder Woman and The Love Boat.
'Holiday home dream left us crippled with debt'
Families who lost tens of thousands of pounds buying holiday caravans want the industry to change.
Why Harris moved from 'joy' to calling Trump 'a fascist'
The shift in message is a bid to win over moderate Republicans - but the former president accuses her of peddling lies.
The Papers: Justice cuts would be 'disaster' and 'special needs crisis'
The Budget to be set out next week and the soaring costs of special needs education lead the papers.
Striking Boeing workers reject 35% pay rise offer
Earlier, Boeing's boss warned the firm was at a "crossroads" as losses surged to roughly $6bn.
Horrible Histories to receive special Bafta Award
The children’s historical sketch show is rewarded for its "extraordinary cultural and social impact".
North Korea troops in Ukraine would escalate conflict, Putin's closest ally tells BBC
Vladimir Putin's closest ally speaks to Steve Rosenberg about the war, nuclear weapons and relations with the West.
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.
IMF warns world to avoid global trade war
Economic fears have been rising over Donald Trump's mega-tariff plan and rising US debts.
Rayner defends Labour after Trump campaign complaint
The row over Labour volunteers campaigning in the US election was raised at Prime Minister's Questions.
Trans charity Mermaids was mismanaged, regulator says
Two-year probe says Mermaids struggled after rapid period of growth but did not break rules when offering services to children.
Lebanon local official says 19 killed in Israeli strike on family's home
Women and children were among the dead following Tuesday's strike in Teffahta, a local official says.
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.
Jordan North boosts Capital radio breakfast ratings
The Burnley-born presenter left Radio 1 earlier this year and replaced Roman Kemp at Capital in April.
Workers could get right to strike for a year
A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.
Police 'aggressive' before man ate bag of cocaine
An inquest hears from a friend of Chad Allford, who died after trying to swallow a bag of cocaine.
FM pushes for significant NHS cash boost in budget
Eluned Morgan is keen to see investment in the English NHS, which would mean more for Wales as well.
Gaza nurse describes grief and chaos of moments after Israeli strike
A medic tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen of the moments of panic and hopelessness immediately after an Israeli strike on a shelter.
Chancellor to change debt rules to release billions for infrastructure spending
Rachel Reeves tells the BBC the change will allow the government to borrow more money - but cuts are still expected in her first Budget next week.
UK will not pay out over slavery, says Reeves
The chancellor says she understands why countries are making demands but the UK will not pay out.
Lucy Letby loses bid to appeal against conviction
The former nurse's bid to challenge her conviction for the attempted murder of a baby is dismissed.
Tomato producer's lights mistaken for 'lovely aurora'
A woman's excitement at sharing photos on social media is short lived.
Teacher saw Sara Sharif's bruised face, jury told
Jurors previously heard Sara had been hooded, burned and beaten during more than two years of abuse.
Woman released after care home deaths arrest
Three elderly care home residents were found dead in Swanage, Dorset, on Wednesday.
Councillors to be allowed to work from home
The deputy prime minister says it will allow people from “all walks of life” to become councillors.
Endangered parrots Lily and Margot escape from London Zoo
Blue-throated macaws Lily and Margot took flight on Monday and have not been seen since.
What form could reparations for slavery take?
How likely is the UK to provide reparations for the slave trade, and what could that look like?
Trudeau announces sharp cuts to Canada's immigration targets
The government says it "didn't get the balance quite right" when it bolstered immigration to address labour shortages.
How did the Turkey aviation company attack unfold?
The Turkish government says at least five people were killed after an attack on aerospace company which manufactures drones and jets for the military.
Why are disposable vapes so bad for the environment?
Single-use disposable vapes will be banned to protect children's health and reduce environmental damage.
'Holiday home dream left us crippled with debt'
Families who lost tens of thousands of pounds buying holiday caravans want the industry to change.
'I massively regret using AI to cheat at uni'
Hannah says she is lucky she wasn't thrown out of university after being caught using AI.
Watch out for misuse of obesity jabs, doctors warned
It follows reports of a rise in numbers of people who are not obese, becoming very sick.
Case reopens into Wimbledon crash that killed two schoolgirls
Bereaved parents welcome new police investigation into a crash that killed two girls and injured 12.
Pub boss warns of closures with many landlords making only 12p a pint
The boss of Britain's biggest pubs group urges the chancellor to extend business rates relief.
Crime up 10% over past year in England and Wales, ONS says
The latest figures show offences including robbery and violence returned to pre-pandemic levels.
ITV edits out pro-Palestinian symbol on Big Brother
ITVX re-uploaded Tuesday's episode after removing a watermelon symbol on a contestant's T-shirt.
Parents lose hope as report says Send system broken
The special educational needs system is financially unsustainable, the National Audit Office warns.
Horrible Histories to receive special Bafta Award
The children’s historical sketch show is rewarded for its "extraordinary cultural and social impact".
School unaware killer 'spiked' student - inquest
Scarlett Jenkinson had given another student cannabis sweets before being moved to Brianna's school.
Man who murdered toddler sentenced to 20 years
Ali Jayden Doyle died from head injuries sustained in a house in Park Avenue in Dungannon in August 2021.
Rape centre breaks away from charity in row over gender
The centre in Glasgow said it only wanted to employ women, but this was "at odds" with Rape Crisis Scotland.
Family of man who died in train crash thank well-wishers
Tudor Evans, 66, from Aberystwyth, died following the crash near Llanbrynmair, Powys, on Monday evening.
Bournemouth Echo
Paedophile caught buying child nudes to ‘live like 1990s’ with Nokia phone
A paedophile who was caught paying children for nude images will be forced to live ‘like the mid-1990s’ with a Nokia mobile phone.
A new 'super welcoming' cafe is opening in Tuckton
A NEW' funky and modern' café is coming to Tuckton.
'Fake' vinyl record seller forced to pay more than £229k in further compensation
A counterfeit vinyl record seller from Dorset has been ordered to pay further compensation when undisclosed assets were discovered following a new investigation
Blandford brewer introduces black IPA ahead of Halloween
AHEAD of Halloween, Blandford's Outland craft beer has launched a Black IPA.
Top marks for holiday parks as they scoop five-star ratings
Three holiday parks are celebrating after being awarded top marks by Visit England.
Sporting legends from A Question of Sport to reunite for new tour
Three sporting legends will come together for a reunion tour that will visit Bournemouth next year.
Law firm praised in influential legal guide for a second time
This follows closely behind the firm's recent recognition in the 2025 Legal 500 industry guide
BCP among best areas in the south west for library access
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole residents have better access to a nearby library than almost anywhere else in the South West, new figures show.
6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever homes
The RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood, Dorset has many pets, such as cats and dogs, looking for new homes
More than a dozen children in BCP area waiting for adoption placement
More than a dozen children were waiting for a home after being awarded an adoption placement order in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as of March, new figures show.
'Let's make our NHS fit for the future'
I TOTALLY agree with our fantastic health secretary, Wes Streeting, about building an NHS for the future.
All the spooky Halloween events you can enjoy in the BCP area this month
There will be numerous Halloween-related events and activities taking place in the BCP area over the next couple of weeks
'Potholes and defects a blight on our roads'
I OBSERVED over several weeks recently that the perfectly sound pavements in De Havilland Way were being resurfaced.
Steps star Claire Richards is bringing ultimate disco party to town
Steps star Claire Richards is bringing the ultimate disco party to Bournemouth next week.
Woman arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after residents found dead in care home
A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after three residents were found dead in a care home.
Swanage in shock as three found dead at care home
THREE elderly residents were found dead at a care home in Swanage on Wednesday morning.
Woman arrested after care home deaths released under investigation
A woman arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of three care home residents has been released under investigation.
Swanage care home deaths probe continues - updates
The latest on the Swanage care home deaths probe as the investigation enters the second day
Gas leak did not cause tragic care home deaths, says network
A GAS leak did not cause the deaths of three elderly care home residents, says network, as police investigate carbon monoxide poisoning.
Road closed after overturned lorry crash
Road blocked and slow traffic due to rolled over truck on A354 Blandford Hill, emergency services are at the scene.
JAILED: Shoplifter will spend Christmas behind bars
A SHOPLIFTER who went on a spree of crime will spend Christmas behind bars.
Care home thanks community after tragic incident left three residents dead
A care home has thanked the community for ‘kind messages and support’ after a tragic incident left three residents dead.
Man 'beaten up and robbed' by gang in town centre alleyway
A man was “beaten up” by a gang of men in an alleyway in Bournemouth town centre during an early hour's attack.
Man hospitalised after car overturns in crash on residential road
A car was found rolled over by police officers and firefighters after a two-vehicle crash on Ridgeway.
Two men smash into gambling machine - but fail to take money
TWO men smashed their way into a gambling machine in Bournemouth town centre and failed to take any money.
Confidential briefing for councillors after care home deaths
Dorset councillors have been given a confidential briefing about the three deaths at the Gainsborough Care Home in Ulwell Road, Swanage on Wednesday (23).
Top police officer found guilty of gross misconduct
Former police superintendent, Paul kessell, has been found guilty of gross misconduct following a public misconduct hearing.
Missing man, 35, last seen five days ago found
A MAN who has been missing for five days has been found.
'Disco queen' Sophie Ellis-Bextor announces Bournemouth show
‘Disco queen’ Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced a Bournemouth date as part of her biggest ever UK tour.
Chancellor promises economic 'reset' in next week's Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said her Budget next Wednesday will invest in the “foundations of future growth”.
Government
Football Governance Bill [HL]
A bill to establish the Independent Football Regulator; to make provision for the licensing of football clubs; to make provision about the distribution of revenue received by organisers of football competitions; and for connected purposes.
Vaccine Damage Payments Act (Review) Bill
A Bill to place a duty on the Secretary of State to review, and publish a report on, the merits of increasing the relevant statutory sum under the Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979 for all claims since 1 January 2020 by an amount representing the amount of inflation since 2007.
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Public Electric Vehicle Charging Points) Bill
A Bill to exempt from Value Added Tax the supply of electricity at public electric vehicle charging points; and for connected purposes.
Bailiffs (Warrants of Possession) Bill
A Bill to set maximum time limits within which a bailiff’s warrant of possession appointment date must be granted; to make provision for alternative methods of executing warrants of possession; and for connected purposes.
Exemption from Value Added Tax (Listed Places of Worship) Bill
A Bill to exempt from Value Added Tax repairs to listed places of worship; and for connected purposes.
Health Insurance (Exemption from Insurance Premium Tax) Bill
A Bill to provide for exemptions from insurance premium tax in respect of health insurance; and for connected purposes.
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill
A Bill to create an offence of child criminal exploitation; and for connected purposes.
Bank of England (Inflation Targets) Bill
A Bill to make provision for penalties against the Court of Directors of the Bank of England for failure to meet inflation targets.
Meat (Information About Method of Killing) Bill
A Bill to require producers, suppliers and retailers of meat to indicate clearly whether the animal has been killed in accordance with religious rites without prior stunning; to require the Secretary of State to collect and publish specified information relating to meat slaughtered in accordance with such practice; and for connected purposes.
Bus Services Bill
A Bill to place a duty on the Government to ensure that every town with a population of more than 10,000 people has a regular bus service operating seven days a week, and that local health services, including hospitals and GP surgeries, are served by those buses; and for connected purposes.
Carers and Care Workers Bill
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish and implement a Care Workers Employment Strategy, with the aim of improving the recruitment and retention of care workers; to establish an independent National Care Workers Council with responsibility for setting professional standards for care workers, for establishing a system of professional qualifications and accreditation for care workers, and for advising the Government on those matters; to require the Secretary of State to commission an independent assessment of the support available to unpaid carers, including financial support and employment rights; and for connected purposes.
Climate Finance Fund (Fossil Fuels and Pollution) Bill
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for a Climate Finance Fund, to be funded via a levy on fossil fuel companies and other organisations that contribute to pollution; and for connected purposes.
Social Media (Access to Accounts) Bill
A Bill to require providers of social media accounts to grant parents access to the social media accounts of their child in cases where the child has died; and for connected purposes.
Nature-based Solutions (Water and Flooding) Bill
A Bill to require water companies and relevant public bodies to use nature-based solutions as a means to improve water and flood risk management services; and for connected purposes.
State-related Deaths (National Oversight Mechanism) Bill
A Bill to establish an independent body to operate a national oversight mechanism to monitor recommendations arising from investigations into state-related deaths, including inquests, public inquiries and official reviews; to make provision about the powers of that body to require action in relation to such recommendations; and for connected purposes.
Public Services (Targets) Bill
A Bill to require the Government to set targets for the provision of public services and amenities, having regard to targets for the building of new homes; to require the Government to publish a report of progress against such targets every three years; to require the Government to consult local authorities to assess requirements for public services; and for connected purposes.
Building Regulations (Minimum Standards) Bill
A Bill to set minimum standards for the building of new homes in relation to quality and energy efficiency; to place requirements on developers of new homes; and for connected purposes.
Heritage Public Houses Bill
A Bill to require local authorities to maintain a register of heritage public houses in their area and to make provision in connection with the compilation and maintenance of such registers; to make provision relating to planning applications in respect of public houses on such a register; to place restrictions on the sale of heritage public houses; to make provision relating to the nomination of heritage public houses as assets of community value; to make provision about the listing of heritage public houses; and for connected purposes.
Football (Gender Inequality) Bill
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals for measures to address gender inequality in football.
Palestine Statehood (Recognition) (No. 3) Bill
A Bill to make provision in connection with the recognition of the State of Palestine.
Non-Disclosure Agreements Bill
A Bill to make provision about the content and use of non-disclosure agreements; and for connected purposes.
Rough Sleeping (Decriminalisation) Bill
A Bill to decriminalise rough sleeping; and for connected purposes.
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill
A Bill to make provision changing the law about the offence of livestock worrying, including changes to what constitutes an offence and increased powers for investigation of suspected offences; and for connected purposes.
Vehicle Registration Documents (Sale of Vehicle) Bill
A Bill to require a seller of a vehicle to record their home address or specified information about a company that owns the vehicle in the vehicle’s registration document; and for connected purposes.
Trade Agreements (Exclusion of National Health Services) Bill
A Bill to exclude requirements relating to National Health Services procurement, delivery or commissioning from international trade agreements; to require the consent of the House of Commons and the devolved legislatures to international trade agreements insofar as they relate to the National Health Services of England, Scotland and Wales and Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
Alonso explains what it means to reach 400 Grands Prix as veteran racer admits he thought 2009 would be final F1 season
Fernando Alonso has taken a moment to reflect on his Formula 1 career before celebrating another milestone moment when he hits 400 appearances at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Enter for your chance to win a pair of Ocon and Gasly boots as the Alpine duo celebrate 150 race starts
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly will reach a personal landmark as he prepares to celebrate his 150th career start in F1 at the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix.
Colapinto insists his goal is to stay in F1 as he responds to 2025 Sauber links
Franco Colapinto has reiterated that his goal is to remain in Formula 1 beyond 2024 as speculation remains over his future amid his impressive performances at Williams since stepping in for the second half of the season.
NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix
The Mexico City Grand Prix is the next stop for the F1 paddock in a triple header sequence. Ahead of the event at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, 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
"We've been wanting to address the Bolter family for a while," Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is getting Public Test Servers in 2025 — and there's big gameplay changes coming soon.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is getting a number of gameplay balance changes soon, while test servers coming in 2025 will let players check out updates before they're live for everyone.
"It’s not up to us but to Sony and Phil to duke out": Helldivers 2 dev says Xbox release is possible, but PlayStation has to play nice first
In a new statement, a Helldivers 2 community manager has said an Xbox release could come, but it will depend on Sony and Microsoft working something out.
Fallout 76 is getting a giant snake raid boss — and we might see what radioactive fishing looks like soon
More updates are on the way for Fallout 76, with a giant snake raid boss and possibly fishing coming in the weeks and months ahead.
Report: Disbanded Ubisoft Prince of Persia devs move to 3 new games, including a remake for a beloved platformer
The Ubisoft devs responsible for making Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown have moved on to three new projects, according to a new report.
Intel Core Ultra 5 245K review: Can this performance-per-watt breakthrough CPU truly be considered affordable?
Intel brings dedicated AI computing to the masses with the affordable Core Ultra 5 245K and its KF variant without integrated graphics, but are they worth adopting an all-new setup?
Razer has added RGB to yet another product that probably didn't need it, but it does look cool
Razer has announced a refresh for the multi-platform Barracuda X, adding longer battery life, a better microphone, and RGB lighting.
Intel Core Ultra 9 285K review: Topping productivity with ultra-efficiency, but is it enough to warrant an upgrade?
Intel returns to the top of my benchmarking charts with breakthrough performance-per-watt in productivity testing but doesn't offer any significant boost to 14th Gen Core i9 gamers.
"Processing of personal data without an appropriate legal basis is a clear and serious violation," says EU as it fines LinkedIn $334 million for violating GDPR
LinkedIn has received a massive fine and faces a reprimand for how it processed user data.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 release date — Release windows, preload, and what time does it launch
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is almost here after the Black Ops series was absent for nearly four years. Here's everything you need to know about its release date, launch times, and more
Solid and practical, I trust this monitor arm to support my $1,300 gaming monitor and free up desk space
HUANUO's single monitor arm mount is solid, reliable, and offers a decent amount of adjustability for a wide range of monitors, and I trust it.
"An awesome fight that we want to see return and is at the top of our list." The most controversial fight in Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred could come back again — in the form of a new Tormented Boss
We may be getting a new Tormented Boss in Diablo 4 soon, and it will be the biggest fight from Vessel of Hatred.
I never knew how much I'd love a soundbar on my desk, but I'd trade some of its volume for something else
The BlueAnt Soundblade Under Monitor Soundbar is attractive, loud, and packed with features... It's too bad it doesn't sound better.
This third-party app bypasses Microsoft's stringent Windows 11 24H2 system requirements and installs the massive update on unsupported hardware
A new third-party tool dubbed Flyby11 allows users to bypass critical Windows 11 system requirements, including TPM, Secure Boot, and more, letting you install Windows 11, version 24H2 on unsupported hardware.
Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring are getting a much requested Discord feature with the latest update
The latest update for Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring adds the ability to directly call Discord users via the console's Parties and Chats tab.
Laffgaff
What is the longest freshwater lake in the world?
Lake Tanganyika.
Walk Like An Egyptian
I tried to walk like an Egyptian and now I need to see a Cairo practor.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #24.43: Coreboot Fiasco, Joplin Tips, Android-Linux Connect, Fedora Offline Update and More
Do you miss a Linux distro from the past?