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Labour suspends MP after CCTV appears to show him punching man
Mike Amesbury also has the whip withdrawn, as police say a 55-year-old man has been interviewed under caution over the incident.
Faisal Islam: Don't expect rabbits, this will be a Budget for boffins
The bean counters are back in control with a new chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat.
Budget watchdog will 'break impartiality' to aid Labour tax rises, claims Hunt
The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".
Anti-terror chief thought Skripal poisoning could be 'act of war'
Neil Basu says the "true horror" of the deadly poison was not knowing what to look for.
Tourists flock to street used as a film set - and Airbnb row is 'final straw'
And the street in London isn't the only place in the UK that has seen an influx of film fans either
Chalamet makes surprise appearance at look-alike event
The Wonka star stuns fans by turning up to his own lookalike contest and poses for photos with contestants.
Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election
PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.
Iran leader says Israeli attack should not be 'exaggerated or downplayed'
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei refrained from pledging immediate retaliation while President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran did not seek war.
Georgia PM rejects vote-rigging claims as president calls mass rally
Irakli Kobakhidze tells the BBC his ruling party won the vote by a landslide, but the president says it was a fraud.
How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse
The Papers: Labour suspends MP and a hot Halloween ahead
An alleged altercation involving Mike Amesbury leads many papers.
'I struggle to speak but dream of being on stage'
A lack of awareness of selective mutism is making diagnosis life worse for families living with it.
Tariffs hurt his business. He's voting for Trump anyway
Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US.
Born in France but searching for a future in Africa
BBC Africa Eye investigates the "silent exodus" from France of those fed up with racism and discrimination.
Mexican economy a mixed bag for new president
Claudia Sheinbaum inherits a buoyant manufacturing sector, but also a troubled state-owned oil firm.
Japan's ruling party loses its majority in blow to new PM
The prime minister announced a snap election despite voter apathy and low approval ratings.
No tax rises in payslips for 'working people', vows minister
Bridget Phillipson refused to say if a small business owner was a "working person" in an interview with the BBC, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.
Veteran radio DJ Johnnie Walker retires after 58 years
The stalwart of the BBC calls time on his career due to ill health.
Japan’s politics gets a rare dose of upheaval after snap election
PM Shigeru Ishiba took a political gamble - and it backfired, leaving him and his party weakened.
Tearful Adele hugs Celine Dion at Las Vegas show
Fans could be heard clapping and cheering as the two icons met at Caesars Palace.
Bowen: Iran faces hard choices between risks of escalation or looking weak
International editor Jeremy Bowen examines what Iran's response might be to Israel's latest attack.
Tax rises needed to avert austerity, Starmer says
The prime minister says the UK is facing unprecedented challenges, but promises better days lie ahead.
Bus fares to rise to £3 in England under new cap
The new limit replaces the existing £2 cap but some have criticised the decision.
Backlash after comedian at Trump rally calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage'
Republicans join Democrats to condemn Tony Hinchliffe for his comments at the New York event.
Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months after admitting contempt of court
He was jailed for republishing and distributing untrue claims about a Syrian refugee.
Fertility rate in England and Wales drops to lowest on record
Just over 591,000 babies were born in the UK last year - the lowest number in four decades
Third of world's tree species slide towards extinction, say scientists
Scientists have revealed that more than a third of tree species are facing extinction.
MP Mike Amesbury CCTV footage 'shocking', says PM
The Prime Minister says the Labour party "moved swiftly" to respond after the video appeared.
Smuggler reveals forgery operation used to bring Vietnamese migrants to UK
The UK asylum seeker tells the BBC he cannot justify breaking the law "but it’s a very lucrative business".
Sergei Skripal told friends Putin would 'get him'
Sergei Skripal said he could not return to Russia or there would be "reprisals".
'Cult' members jailed over coroner kidnap plot
An "anti-establishment cult" entered a courtroom having conspired to kidnap a coroner.
Harris or Trump: How UK is preparing for new US president
With two very different candidates in the race, BBC political editor Chris Mason considers future UK-US relations.
What satellite images reveal about Israel's strikes on Iran
BBC Verify has analysed satellite imagery from Iran to assess damage from Israeli air strikes.
Georgians join mass rally as president urges protest at 'rigged vote'
Salome Zourabichivili has called Georgians out on the streets, telling the BBC this is a "crucial moment".
Rachel Reeves’ tax-raising Budget will affect you for years
The bean counters are back in control with a chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat.
Instagram reveals it lowers quality of less popular videos
The revelation has sparked concern among some creators it may impact their reach on the platform.
Nato says North Korean troops deployed to Russia's Kursk region
Mark Rutte said the deployment represented a "dangerous expansion" of Russia's war in Ukraine.
Strictly's Lauren Oakley steps in for Amy Dowden in training
Oakley will train with JB Gill on Monday after his partner Amy Dowden fell ill at the weekend.
Man who made 'depraved' child images with AI jailed
Hugh Nelson, who used software to create images, told police he was "very corrupted and warped".
Missing woman found with snake bite after six days in mountains
Lovisa Sjoberg disappeared after driving into the mountains to take photographs.
Artists call for greater focus on black British music in schools
The government's reviewing the national curriculum and artists hope for a change to music lessons.
Michael Parkinson's son defends new AI podcast
An AI version of the chat show host, who died last year, will interview guests in an eight-part series.
Bournemouth Echo
Elderly man turned away from flight as airline rejects cash payment for baggage
An elderly man was unable to board his flight to visit family after the airline refused to accept cash for his baggage fees.
Hotel plans to expand amid major overhaul of the business
Hotel chain Premier Inn is looking to expand one of its hotels amid a major overhaul of the business.
PICTURES: Diwali celebration lights up Poole with food, dance and music
Poole was lit with colour, music and food to celebrate the Hindu festival of lights.
Man sheds almost half his body weight after 'most embarrassing moment of his life'
Craig Stokes is the real big dipper after a humiliating experience on a rollercoaster led him to shed half his body weight.
Chamber strengthens ranks with new automotive partner
Ocean Automotive is in the driving seat as a new platinum business partner at Dorset Chamber.
Students ‘flourish’ at specialist performing arts and sport school
Students ‘flourish’ at a Bournemouth school specialising in performing arts and sports, says watchdog.
Poole cruise company announces takeover with competitor
Coastal Cruises operates from the heart of Poole and has now taken over the City Cruises Poole operation.
Rise in sex attacks on women and girls in Dorset
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick said more programmes need to be in place after figures revealed sexual assaults on women and girls in Dorset have increased by 8-9 per cent year-on-year
70 roadworks happening across the BCP area this week
The following roadworks are being carried out within the BCP Council area by the council and various utility companies this week:
Two Dorset pubs asking to keep changes they've made
TWO Purbeck pubs are asking to retain changes they have already made to their premises.
Warning issued to trick-or-treaters and retailers ahead of Halloween
Police are urging trick or treaters to respect homes that don’t want visitors this Halloween.
Jimmy's Iced Coffee to launch pop-up bakery (for one day only)
Popular drinks brand Jimmy’s Iced Coffee will launch a pop-up bakery this week – for one day only.
Woman who has battled cancer launches clothing brand for charity
A mum who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 43 is raising money for charities through her clothing brand.
Medal collection expected to sell for £200k
A vast single owner medal collection is being sold at a Dorset auction next month.
Legendary drummer Stewart Copeland to bring tour to Ringwood venue
Legendary drummer Stewart Copeland will visit Ringwood next year.
First school wants to create new multi-use games area
Changes are being requested to the access and parking arrangements at a Colehill first school – along with other changes, including a canopy for an outdoor area.
'Beautiful day of celebrations' for care home resident's golden anniversary
A POOLE care home has hosted a golden anniversary party for a resident and his wife.
'Navitus Bay needs to be laid to rest'
Dr Martin Rodger is deeply concerned because the two contenders for the Conservative leadership are not as committed to climate change goals as he would like. (Echo, 23 October).
Open-top bus tour to hit streets today for BCP Olympic and Paralympic heroes
An open top bus tour celebrating the achievements of athletes from the BCP area who took part in the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place today.
Bournemouth Fireworks to light up the skies this weekend
Bournemouth Fireworks will light up the skies this weekend.
Road closed after van goes up in flames at busy roundabout
A van has been engulfed in flames at Redhill roundabout. The A347 Redhill Avenue is closed both ways.
Five teenagers arrested after brawl leaves one hospitalised
FIVE teenagers have been arrested, and one person has been hospitalised after a brawl in Parkstone.
Man fined after 'exposing genitals and committing act' near playground
The indecent act was captured on CCTV, at the entrance of New Milton Recreational Ground.
Officers stepping up patrols in light of Princess Road fires
Dorset Police received a report at 3.38am on October 20 of a vehicle fire in Princess Road, which was believed to have been started deliberately.
Bournemouth man jailed for nine years following fail-to-stop crash
Fowler was driving on Abbotsbury Road in Weymouth at around 8.30pm on July 16 when he intentionally drove into two men who were walking on the pavement.
No arrests made after police issue CCTV in connection to sexual assault
POLICE say there have been no further arrests after a man was bailed without charge following reports of sexual assault in Southbourne.
Forensics called to property in Bournemouth
POLICE and forensics were called to a reported burglary at a property in Bournemouth.
Road blocked after overturned car on A338
There are reports of a crash on the A338 in Bournemouth, emergency services are at the scene.
Cliff-top parking restrictions in place after landslip
PARKING has been restricted near the site of a landslip in Bournemouth.
Tractor thieves strike at farm
A tractor has been stolen from a Dorset village
Doctor who urinated in hospital sink struck off medical register
While working at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Dr Holmes also failed to wear his face mask in its correct position during the coronavirus pandemic.
More than 500 families in crisis receive wellbeing support
Home-Start Wessex has reported another record year, supporting more than 500 local families in crisis and transforming 1,682 lives
Arrest made and £7,000 worth of suspected stolen tools recovered
In the early hours of October 8, a Ringwood Police road policing unit stopped a vehicle that is suspected to be involved in criminal act.
Fish tank to blame for property fire in block of flats
Two crews were called to an incident involving a property fire in Bournemouth after reports of smoke coming from a ground floor block of flats.
Donkey saved from drowning in its paddock by firefighters
Firefighters from Poole, Sherborne and Yeovil attended the incident and winced the donkey out of the culvert.
White Witch's charismatic personality and her connections with New Forest village
Sybil lived in Burley and claimed that her family had been engaged in witchcraft since 1134.
Who qualifies for a non-dom tax status? These are the rules explained
Find out what a non-dom is and who qualifies for the tax status in the UK - these are the rules explained.
How could pensions and pensioners be impacted by the Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the budget on Wednesday, October 30 and will announce how pensions will be affected.
Government
Schools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill [HL]
A bill to make provision to require every school to have access to a qualified mental health professional; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
What the teams said – Race day in Mexico City
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix from the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Verstappen reflects on his penalties from Norris battle in Mexico as he highlights 'biggest problem'
Max Verstappen gave a nonchalant response when quizzed after the Mexico City Grand Prix about the two 10-second time penalties he received for his moves on Lando Norris during another close battle between the title rivals.
‘I don’t think it was a very clever move’ – Perez unhappy with Lawson over battle that ‘took the whole side of the car off’ in Mexico
Sergio Perez was left to rue the impact of his early-race battle with Liam Lawson during the Mexico City Grand Prix, with the Red Bull driver sustaining damage before going on to end his home event down in P17.
DRIVER OF THE DAY: Supreme Sainz drive earns your Mexico City vote
What a weekend for Carlos Sainz. His first pole position of the year on Saturday and then a superb drive for his second win of the season on Sunday. His time at Ferrari may be drawing to a close, but the Spaniard is certainly showing them what they'll be missing.
HIGHLIGHTS: Sainz storms to victory in Mexico as Verstappen penalised twice in dramatic Norris battle
Carlos Sainz converted pole position into victory with a cool, calm and collected performance during the Mexico City Grand Prix, while drama ensued behind him when title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris scrapped for position.
FACTS AND STATS: Ferrari’s third Mexico win lifts them above Red Bull in standings
Ickx, Prost and now Sainz – three great names and the only three drivers to take victory for Ferrari in Mexico. Today’s win – combined with a shocker of a race for Red Bull – mean the Scuderia now trail only McLaren in the constructors’ table.
‘I really wanted this one’ – Sainz overjoyed as he achieves goal of ‘one more win’ before Ferrari exit with Mexico masterclass
Carlos Sainz was full of smiles after the Mexico City Grand Prix as the Ferrari driver avoided the drama around him to convert a spectacular pole position into a statement victory.
‘I was ready to expect something like this’ – Norris offers take on Verstappen’s ‘not very clean driving’ after latest battle in Mexico
McLaren driver Lando Norris branded Max Verstappen’s driving as “not very clean” in the wake of their latest dramatic battle during the early stages of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
MUST-SEE: Verstappen and Norris go wheel-to-wheel again in gripping Mexico City scrap as title leader cops two penalties
One week on from their headline-making fight in the United States, championship rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris scrapped again during the opening laps of the Mexico City Grand Prix – with two wheel-to-wheel moments bringing drama.
Sainz surges to Mexico victory ahead of Norris and Leclerc as Verstappen hit with two penalties for Norris moves
Carlos Sainz has sealed an assured victory in the Mexico City Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver bouncing back after initially losing the lead to Max Verstappen to score a stunning fourth win in Formula 1.
RACE START: Watch a dramatic getaway in Mexico City as Verstappen beats Sainz to Turn 1 while Gasly, Albon and Tsunoda clash
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the race down to the first corner during a dramatic start to Sunday’s Mexican Grand Prix, with Pierre Gasly, Alex Albon and Yuki Tsunoda banging wheels.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow the action from the Mexico City GP as Sainz wins thriller after latest Norris/Verstappen battle
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2024.
OFFICIAL GRID: Who sits where in Mexico City as Ocon takes pit-lane start
It’s a first for 2024 – Carlos Sainz starting from pole for Ferrari, after a blistering qualifying lap in Mexico City. Alongside him – somewhat unexpectedly, given his reduced practice running – is the Red Bull of championship leader Max Verstappen.
‘I’m not just going to get out of his way’ – Lawson frustrated after fierce battle with Perez in Mexico
Liam Lawson ended an eventful weekend in Mexico with zero points and a damaged car after some intense on–track battles, including a particularly heated one with his Red Bull colleague Sergio Perez.
Horner labels Verstappen penalties as ‘very harsh’ and calls for overtaking regulations to ‘get back to basics’
Team Principal Christian Horner has given his verdict on the double penalty that decimated Max Verstappen’s race in Mexico, calling for the rules to be simplified to prioritise the “principles of motor racing”.
‘I’m finding my rhythm again’ – Magnussen overjoyed with ‘perfect day’ in Mexico after Haas secure double points finish
Haas left the Mexico City Grand Prix on a high after both Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg finished in the points to continue their impressive run of form.
'Neither of us are silly' says Hamilton as he bests Russell in Mercedes' Mexico City intra-team battle
Lewis Hamilton says he enjoyed a “fun” battle with Mercedes team-mate George Russell, after beating the sister car to fourth place at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
EXPLAINED: Why the stewards decided to hit Verstappen with not one but two penalties in Mexico
Max Verstappen was handed not one but two 10-second time penalties that dropped him out of contention for the win for the Mexico City Grand Prix – and ultimately helped title rival Lando Norris cut the Dutchman’s championship lead to 47 points with four Grands Prix weekends to go. What happened? Why did the stewards penalise him? What was the reaction?
‘It’s getting a bit ridiculous’ – Brown gives verdict on Verstappen penalties in Mexico
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that the two 10-second time penalties handed to Max Verstappen for his moves on Lando Norris during the Mexico City Grand Prix were “probably not enough”, with the American calling for “good clean racing moving forward”.
MONDAY MORNING DEBRIEF: Did Verstappen's penalised moves cost Norris a chance at victory in Mexico City?
Carlos Sainz’s impressive victory from pole in his Ferrari might have been more hard-fought but for Max Verstappen. Although Sainz ambushed his way past the Red Bull on the ninth lap after having lost out to it off the start line, it was Verstappen’s subsequent compromising of Lando Norris’ race which ultimately kept the super-fast McLaren from being able to put Sainz under more pressure.
FIA post-race press conference – Mexico City
1. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari), 2. Lando Norris (McLaren), 3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Windows Central
They won't blow you away, but I found that these earbuds are a great travel accessory for handheld gaming
HyperX Cloud MIX Buds 2 are gaming earbuds that work great with gaming handhelds, gaming PCs, and Android devices. Our review.
"Devices that you wear on your body, that's a fascinating place we'll go" Microsoft hints at the future of Surface with wearable AI technology
Microsoft may be interested in exploring wearable AI technology under the Surface moniker in the future, if a recent interview with Microsoft's Yusef Mehdi is anything to go by.
You don't have to wait until next month to reprogram the Copilot key on your PC
Windows 11's latest preview update lets you configure the Copilot key to open other apps.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard gets one major thing wrong for me, but delivers some of BioWare's best characters ever
Dragon Age: The Veilguard mixes an action-RPG formula with classic BioWare companion storytelling. Here's my review.
How to get started with Microsoft Copilot on Windows 11 and 10
Windows has a dedicated app to access Copilot, and in this guide, you'll find everything a beginner person needs to get started.
What size gaming monitor should you buy?
There are countless monitors made for gaming, and finding the perfect screen isn't as easy as looking at the price alone. Here's what you need to know about size, resolution, and a whole lot more when PC gaming.
The Xbox headset "king of convenience" returns with multi-faceted support for mobile, Xbox One / Series X|S, PlayStation, and PC — wrapped in one glorious package
The Astro A50 returns with a 2024 refresh, crammed full of new features for those who favor convenience above all. Here's our review of this multi-modal Bluetooth, Xbox, mobile, PC, PlayStation headset
Microsoft heard you like Windows updates, so it updated how updates update
Installation time, restart time, and CPU usage are now all reduced when installing monthly Windows updates.
Opera will 'independently' continue supporting uBlock Origin by modifying Chromium's codebase — instead of forcing over 30 million users to switch to "the more bare-bones version" like Google Chrome
Opera will continue supporting uBlock Origin running the Manifest V2 framework by modifying Chromium's codebase.
"We automated 150 tasks with AI agents, just copy us": Microsoft's Windows Agent Arena brings AI assistants keyboard-deep to Windows PCs but there are critical security and performance concerns
Microsoft unveiled a new benchmark called Windows Agent Arena, designed to promote testing of AI agents in Windows operating system environments. However, it's not up to par with human performance and presents critical security concerns.
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What 1941 Disney movie had a mute title character?
Dumbo.
Favorite Utensil
What's a cat's favorite kitchen utensil? A whisker.
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9 Reasons to Learn Linux
There are plenty of reasons for you to consider investing time to learn Linux. Here, we shed light on some of them.