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Police send Russell Brand file to CPS to consider charges
The comedian and presenter has denied allegations relating to the period from 2006 to 2013.
'Dating is fruitless so I've frozen my eggs' - why fewer UK babies are being born
From 'fruitless' dating to financial pressures, people share their views on falling fertility rates.
Royal estates 'receive millions from public bodies and charities'
The private estates of King Charles and Prince William have received millions of pounds from contracts with taxpayer-funded bodies, according to a new documentary.
'Pack of cigs and a Bic lighter': Are celebs glamourising smoking again?
The cigarette is having a resurgence in pop culture and smoking is being glamorised in film, TV and music.
Moldova's pro-EU leader in tight run-off as Russia denies meddling
President Maia Sandu is in a race seen as a choice between Europe and a return to Russian influence.
Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end
Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto?
I'm a Celebrity 2024 rumoured line-up includes Coleen Rooney
Reports of the line-up for 2024's series of I'm a Celebrity include McFly's Danny Jones and Love Islander Maura Higgins.
Boy charged after girl, 13, found with stab injuries
A 14-year-old boy is charged with attempted murder after a girl was found seriously hurt at Hessle.
The Papers: 'Labour challenges Badenoch' and 'Lopez backs Harris'
A variety of stories appear in this Sunday's papers, featuring the Royal Family and Kemi Badenoch.
DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival
Once millions used it to find out about their family histories - this week it was almost delisted. What went wrong?
Secret WW2 bravery of Welsh mum who survived Nazi Germany and saved an historic church
Hidden away in a church in Hamburg is a plaque dedicated to a relatively unknown Welsh woman.
The 'light sabre' wielding photographer creating colourful light paintings
For 15 years, David Gilliver has been a pioneer in the technique of painting with light.
'Prison turned me into an award-winning artist'
Leeds-based Kevin Devonport says his life spiralled into criminality after leaving the Army.
Wegovy's creator invested £6bn in this town. So why is it not booming?
Europe's most valuable company has invested billions in Kalundborg on Denmark's coast - but it has many problems.
More toilets will take 'worry' out of London travel
Billie Nicholls, who has ulcerative colitis, says some people don't have the luxury of waiting.
William returns to 'special place' Africa for prize awards
The awards event in South Africa will have emotional connections for the Prince of Wales.
Great-great-gran and baby part of five-gen family
Baby Elizabeth's birth means Barnsley family now has five generations of women still living.
Girl, 10, dies after being bitten by family dog
Despite attempts to save the girl, she suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.
Montana man arrested for murder wrongly reported as bear attack
Police say DNA from a beer can led them to the suspect in the brutal murder of a camper.
Man arrested for 'racially abusing' footballer
The man is arrested on suspicion of racially abusing a Wigan Athletic player at Brunton Park.
Israel says Hezbollah operative captured in naval raid
The office of Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the country would submit a complaint to the UN Security Council.
Family unable to grieve after 'hospital nightmare'
A 90-year-old woman's family say they were not told about a cancer diagnosis until finding records.
Watch moment crowd chant 'murderer' at Spanish king
Spain's King Felipe VI is visiting the Valencia region, which has been hit by unprecedented floods.
What Harris's years as a prosecutor reveal about who she is now
A look back at the Democratic candidate's career in California shows her struggle to define herself began long before she came to Washington.
Reeves 'not immune' to criticism over NI hike
The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened.
Badenoch: We will have opposite approach to Labour on economy
Speaking on her first day as leader, Badenoch gave a first glimpse of her policy priorities.
Strictly's Tasha Ghouri in tears over online hate
Ghouri, who was born deaf, said she received an onslaught of hate after appearing on Love Island in 2022.
Man, 74, dies after being hit by bus as police urge social media restraint
Police said a 74-year-old man died, and urged the public to stop sharing distressing images on social media.
Police receive new sex assault complaint against Alex Salmond
Officers are assessing a non-recent sexual assault allegation made against the former first minister who died last month.
Staying up? Here’s all you need to know about election night
After a super-close race, here is what we might - and might not - learn overnight.
Gabriela is an undecided US voter. Here's the very different content TikTok and X showed her
How is the battle for votes unfolding over different social media feeds this US election?
'Pack of cigs and a Bic lighter': Why are celebs glamorising smoking again?
The cigarette is having a resurgence in pop culture and smoking is being glamorised in film, TV and music.
Hunt for Bitcoin's elusive creator Satoshi Nakamoto hits another dead-end
Why are still no closer to unmasking the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto?
Family of murdered 'good Samaritan' seeks damages
Alan Geddes was stabbed 40 times in Aberdeen by a man only released from jail the day before.
Mystery surrounds 'terrible' smell plaguing city's bus station
Passengers have been complaining about the mystery odour at Leeds City Bus Station for several days.
Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live
A Republican member of the media regulatory agency said the appearance broke rules around equal time for candidates.
Unite union may bring legal action over winter fuel payments
Unite has called on the government to reverse the cut for millions of pensioners.
Burrowing badgers cause £100,000 damage to road
The animals have dug a sett under the A52 at Seaholme Road in Mablethorpe, the council says.
I'm a Celebrity 2024 rumoured line-up includes Coleen Rooney
Reports of the line-up for 2024's series of I'm a Celebrity include McFly's Danny Jones and Love Islander Maura Higgins.
Watch: MP takes on pro-MMA fighter in charity bout
Watch: Will Stone MP grapples with a pro-MMA fighter to raise money for a mental health charity.
Rare and classic cars shut off busy London street
Vehicles on show in central London include models dating back to 1896 plus modern day supercars.
Police receive new sex assault complaint against Alex Salmond
Officers are assessing a non-recent sexual assault allegation made against the former first minister who died last month.
Sister vows to keep searching for Columba and other Disappeared
Dympna Kerr's brother Columba McVeigh was one of 17 murder victims known as The Disappeared.
Bournemouth Echo
£4000 worth of items stolen as Westbourne restaurant broken into twice in one week
£4000 worth of items stolen as Westbourne restaurant broken into twice in one week.
New shop set to open at Castlepoint
A new shop is set to fill an empty unit at Castlepoint shopping centre.
Concerns over 'detrimental impact' of seafront restaurant's revamp plans
NEW plans to revamp a seafront restaurant would have a 'detrimental impact', warn Christchurch Town Council.
Try this quiet and pretty Dorset riverside walk
Have a go at this pretty Dorset riverside walk beginning in Sturminster Newton
Dorset pub inspected by food hygiene officials
A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently.
PHOTOS: Coastal home on the market for £2.1 million in 'rare opportunity'
A COASTAL retreat in one of the South Coast’s most sought-after locations has gone on the market for £2.1 million.
More Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole adults out of work last year
A fifth of people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole were economically inactive last year, official figures show, as the Chancellor promised to "protect working people".
The substantial 18th-century Dorset mill which retains its original machinery
White Mill, which is part of a National Trust site, has an extensive history going back centuries - find out the story
Meet the chef serving Thai treats to delighted diners in the New Forest
Meet the chef serving up Thai treats to delighted diners in the New Forest: Saroj Watmanee, from Britannia Thai in Brockenhurst
Winter fuel payment deadline looming for thousands of benefits claimants
The deadline is looming for almost a million people to claim Pension Credit, and get backdated Winter Fuel Payments in the process.
Poole clothing store 'closed until further notice'
It is unknown when the shop will reopen.
Transformed pub offers food and classic beverages
The Lord Wimborne on Lagland Street offers traditional food and classic beverages.
Formula 1
EXCLUSIVE: Sebastian Vettel on his return to the F1 paddock at Interlagos for another special Senna tribute
Sebastian Vettel made a popular return to the Formula 1 paddock ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with the four-time world champion leading another tribute to home hero Ayrton Senna some 30 years on from his passing – in the form of a giant helmet sporting the Brazilian’s iconic design and made using recycled materials. F1.com caught up with Vettel after the presentation to hear all about the project and what Senna means to him…
TREMAYNE: How McLaren won their very first F1 titles, exactly 50 years ago
It seems odd, looking back, but the 1973 Italian Grand Prix may have settled McLaren’s first world championships – both the drivers’ and the constructors’ – which were won 50 years ago...
IN TRIBUTE: Pierre Gasly on Ayrton Senna’s multi-generational influence – and how he’s adding to the Brazilian’s legacy
Like many of today’s drivers in Formula 1 and across the wider motorsport world, Pierre Gasly was captivated by stories of Ayrton Senna’s presence on and off the track. With the paddock paying tribute to the late three-time world champion ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, some 30 years on from his passing, Alpine racer Gasly shares a heartfelt tribute for F1.com.
Sunday qualifying and Verstappen’s grid penalty – What To Watch For on race day at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on during an unusual Sunday day at Interlagos...
New start times confirmed for rescheduled Sao Paulo Grand Prix qualifying and race
The FIA and Formula 1 have confirmed rescheduled timings for both qualifying and the Sao Paulo Grand Prix itself after Saturday's qualifying session was postponed due to poor weather conditions.
Qualifying for Sao Paulo Grand Prix postponed until Sunday due to weather conditions
It has been confirmed that qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix will now take place on Sunday morning, with the session delayed from Saturday due to the weather conditions.
AS IT HAPPENED: Qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix postponed after heavy rain
Live coverage of Saturday's qualifying session for the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil.
RACE START: Watch the getaway in Sao Paulo as Russell seizes the lead from Norris
After an aborted start, George Russell snatched the lead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix from pole sitter Lando Norris, with the damp track failing to dissuade anyone from battling for position.
Driving Senna’s McLaren MP4/5B at Interlagos ‘the greatest honour of my career’ says emotional Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton was treated to a rare and special opportunity ahead of the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix, as he climbed behind the wheel of the 1990 McLaren MP4/5B of his racing idol Ayrton Senna.
OFFICIAL GRID: Who's where in Brazil, with Norris on pole, Verstappen 16th and Sainz starting from pit lane
A marathon qualifying session in the Sao Paulo rain has given us a very mixed-up grid for Sunday’s Grand Prix in Brazil, with McLaren’s Lando Norris on pole and the Red Bull of his championship rival Max Verstappen a lowly P15.
Williams confirm Albon to miss Sao Paulo Grand Prix after heavy qualifying crash
Williams have confirmed that Alex Albon will not be able to take part in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix following the significant damage sustained to his car during Sunday’s earlier qualifying session.
LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the action from the Sao Paulo GP as race restarts with Ocon in the lead
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Lenovo Grande Premio de Sao Paulo 2024 in Brazil.
WATCH: Ride onboard with Norris for his impressive pole position lap in Sao Paulo
Lando Norris emerged as the best qualifier in troublesome wet conditions around Interlagos in a heavily disrupted session as he beat George Russell and Yuki Tsunoda to pole position.
PIRELLI STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the tactical options for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams in the Grand Prix at Interlagos, with technical help from F1's official tyre suppliers Pirelli...
Hamilton laments 'undriveable' Mercedes after Q1 exit in Sao Paulo qualifying as Russell celebrates P2 result
Qualifying ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix brought very mixed fortunes for Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton labelling his car as “undriveable” following his Q1 exit while George Russell survived the chaotic conditions to claim P2 on the grid alongside pole-sitter Lando Norris.
RACE PREDICTOR: Vote for who you think will make the podium in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
If Sunday morning's rescheduled qualifying is anything to go by, then the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix is sure to be an absolute thriller – and we don't have long to wait to see how it will all play out.
Norris ‘a little bit surprised to be on pole’ after coming out on top in hectic Sao Paulo qualifying session
In what could be labelled the most eventful qualifying of the season, Lando Norris continued his strong run of form to claim a “relieving” pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix amid challenging track conditions.
Tsunoda and Lawson thrilled with ‘epic’ qualifying result in Sao Paulo as RB look to catch Haas in constructors' battle
Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson were delighted after both achieving their best-ever qualifying results ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with the RB pair set to line up in third and fifth respectively following a dramatic session.
‘We tried all or nothing’ says Alonso after both Aston Martins crash heavily in Sao Paulo qualifying
The good news for Aston Martin after qualifying in Brazil is that both cars are provisionally in the top ten on the grid. The bad news is that both Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso ended the session with their cars in the barriers.
Red Bull drivers left frustrated after dramatic Q2 exit in Sao Paulo as they assess chances of gaining ground in Grand Prix
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the action from a chaotic qualifying at Interlagos as Norris leads Russell and Tsunoda after multiple red flags
Lando Norris claimed pole position ahead of George Russell and Yuki Tsunoda during a heavily disrupted qualifying session for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix in challenging conditions.
MUST-SEE: Sainz brings out second red flag of qualifying with slide into the wall at Interlagos
Last week’s race winner Carlos Sainz saw his qualifying in Sao Paulo come to an early end as he slowly slid into the barriers, bringing out the red flag for the second time in the session.
Norris beats Russell and Tsunoda to pole position in Sao Paulo amid five red flags in dramatic rain-affected qualifying
Lando Norris has taken pole position during a hugely eventful qualifying session ahead of the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, which featured five red flags, several shock eliminations – including Max Verstappen exiting in Q2 – and changing weather conditions.
WATCH: Colapinto finds the barriers and brings out red flags during rain-soaked qualifying in Sao Paulo
Franco Colapinto spun into the barriers during a challenging wet qualifying session for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, bringing out the red flags to temporarily halt Q1.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from red flag-filled qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix
Live coverage of Sunday's delayed qualifying session for the 2024 Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil.
Windows Central
"From now on, Square Enix plans to increase the amount of titles releasing simultaneously on each platform," Square Enix confirms more Xbox support while discussing this new upcoming JRPG
PlayStation has drawn the ire of Xbox fans by securing exclusivity deals for Square Enix titles and keeping them off the platform, even to the detriment of Final Fantasy's sales numbers. Now Square Enix's Naoki Yoshida has confirmed more of the publisher's games will come to Xbox and PlayStation simultaneously in the future.
When these 9 problems happen, I know it's to reinstall Windows 11
On Windows 11, if you notice problems with your computer due to installed apps, storage usage, custom configurations, malware, or you had the same installation for a long time, it could be the case that the system is due for a refresh, and in this guide, I will show you three ways to complete this task.
Microsoft wants you to use Bing *so much* that it might give you $1,000,000 to do so — if you make the switch from Google
Microsoft Rewards asks if you want to win a million dollars for a minimal amount of effort. If so? Look no further.
Monster Hunter Wilds: 16 cool new gameplay details and mechanics you might have missed in the Open Beta Test
We have had a chance to play Monster Hunter Wilds’ Open Beta Test extensively and encountered a myriad of intriguing new gameplay mechanics we’re excited to share with you.
Laffgaff
Who wrote the novel Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas?
Jules Verne.
Castle Wedding
I made my wife's dreams come true and we got married in a castle. But you wouldn't have known it from the look on her face as we were bouncing around.