BBC News
How the US presidential campaign unfolded in 180 seconds
A quick refresher of the entire US presidential campaign.
Chris Mason: Not exactly perfect harmony for Tories
Reshuffling Kemi Badenoch's shadow cabinet is proving tricky, the BBC's political editor writes.
University tuition fees rising to £9,535 in England
Maintenance loans are also going up to help students manage the cost of living.
Doctors paid £200,000 overtime to tackle NHS backlog
Some consultants are being paid £200 an hour for working extra hours, a BBC News investigation finds.
Elon Musk can keep giving $1m to voters, judge rules
The giveaway is not a lottery-like contest and the recipients are not chosen randomly, his lawyer said.
Amy Dowden will not return to Strictly this year
A Strictly spokesperson said the dancer is "focusing on her recovery following a foot injury".
Plans to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals
Government proposals could mean some places become vape-free too, subject to consultation.
Shoplifting levels 'unacceptable', inquiry finds
Cases are underreported and "immediate action" is needed to tackle the crisis, a Lords review finds.
Two new cases of more spreadable mpox found in UK
All three patients were infected with the Clade 1b variant, which appears to transmit more easily.
10 reasons both Harris and Trump can be hopeful of victory
Polls suggest the race is deadlocked - but if one candidate pulls away, these factors could explain why.
Quincy Jones: From 'street rat' to music mastermind
He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator.
The Papers: 'Starmer's uni U-turn' and 'Polls show dead heat'
A rise in tuition fees at English universities and election day in America make Tuesday's front pages.
How much does university cost in the UK?
Tuition fees in England are to rise for the first time in eight years, to help universities.
Slapping MP shows generational change may not end abuse of power in Nigeria
Will the new generation of Nigerian politicians deliver the change in attitudes that many had hoped for?
How Billy met Molly - the orphaned otter who is now part of the family
A man's man's bond with an orphaned otter changed his life and become a movie hit.
William's rugby skills tested on South African township visit
The Prince of Wales has been playing rugby on a visit to a township outside Cape Town.
Novel way to beat dengue: Deaf mosquitoes stop having sex
Mutant males struggle to mate, which could offer a way to controll mosquito populations, scientists say.
British couple missing in Spanish floods found dead
Terry and Don Turner from Staffordshire are found dead in their car after going missing last week.
Green energy plan needs 600 miles of power lines - report
Energy planners say Labour's 2030 electricity net zero target is "achievable" but a "huge challenge".
Migrants stranded on Diego Garcia offered move to UK
Around 60 Tamils struck on the secretive military island are to be brought to the UK.
Modi condemns violence after Canada temple incident
Three people have been arrested and charged over an incident at a Hindu temple near Toronto.
Rise in firefighter attacks being filmed - union
Fire Brigades Union Wales says it is appalled by the rise in people filming attacks.
Pair sentenced for drug supply after teenager died
Lucy Hill, 16, died in December 2022 after taking MDMA and collapsing at a nightclub.
Anthony Zurcher: What will decide who wins
It's a coin-toss of an election - but that doesn't mean we won't get a decisive result, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.
NHS to review prostate cancer testing after Chris Hoy call for change
The Olympic cycling champion, who has terminal cancer, wants more younger men to get checked.
Mystery fires were Russian 'test runs' to target cargo flights to US
The attacks targeted couriers in Poland, Germany and the UK, Polish prosecutors say.
Father tried to save Sara Sharif, his defence says
A father accused of killing Sara Sharif attempted CPR on his daughter, the Old Bailey has heard.
Accusations fly in Spain over who is to blame for flood disaster
A week on, recriminations fly over who was to blame for Spain's worst natural disaster in living memory.
Queen Camilla withdraws from engagements due to chest infection
The Queen hopes to be well enough to attend Remembrance events this weekend, Buckingham palace says.
Tube strikes called off after union talks
London Underground drivers were due to walk out on 7 and 12 November.
NHS bosses attack 'rip off' doctor overtime rates
NHS England says hospitals being forced into paying premium rates of over £200 an hour.
Chris Philp appointed shadow home secretary by Kemi Badenoch
The former Home Office minister supported Kemi Badenoch's campaign to be Conservative leader.
Netflix Europe offices raided in tax fraud probe
The raid is part of an investigation in France and the Netherlands that began in November 2022.
Assassination attempts and a candidate change - how the US election campaign unfolded
A quick refresher of the entire US presidential campaign.
How to follow on the BBC
Whether you plan to follow the White House race on TV, radio or online, the BBC has you covered.
'He changed my life': Stars remember Quincy Jones
Oprah Winfrey, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Barack Obama lead the tributes to the music legend.
Barry Keoghan: My background is not a pity story
The Saltburn star wants his foster-care childhood to inspire children with a similar upbringing.
How many people still smoke in the UK?
The government wants to create a smoke-free generation and restrict the sale and marketing of vapes.
Charity worker helps woman find dad after 30 years
With the help of a good Samaritan, Mika Ap Ellis found her dad living on the streets after 30 years.
Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams
The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers.
'Incredibly rare' pygmy hippo born at Edinburgh zoo
Pygmy hippos are native to West Africa and experts believe there are only about 2,500 left in the wild.
Scottish government facing £170m court case over axed bottle recycling scheme
Ministers could face a huge bill if they lose a legal fight over beleaguered bottle return plans.
Hundreds of police officers sacked for bad behaviour
There was a 50% rise last year in the number of officers sacked and barred in England and Wales.
BBC chairman warns over public service broadcasting future
Samir Shah also questions the "sense of almost perpetual government review over the BBC".
Thousands to attend UK's largest bonfire event
Up to 60,000 people attend Lewes Bonfire Night which takes place every year.
Slice of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's wedding cake sells for £2k
A bidder from China secures the 77-year-old dessert as it goes under the hammer in Essex.
Train safety system failed before fatal crash, report says
David Tudor Evans died after the crash and four others were seriously injured.
MP mugged by gang who snatched mobile phone
Labour's Chris Webb described being attacked on the way back to his flat in London.
Family of woman who died blame parked cars for ambulance delay
A car had to be moved before an ambulance could get down the street to a woman in cardiac arrest.
Police use stop and search powers to tackle Bonfire Night disorder in Edinburgh
Officers will stop those they believe to be in possession of banned fireworks in certain areas of the city.
Bournemouth Echo
'Council's new cycle wands have blocked us in our driveways'
FURIOUS residents have been blocked in their driveways because of the council’s new cycle wands along a cycle lane.
Sunseeker's new overseas owners are committed to Poole, chief executive says
Sunseeker will remain “proudly” British and in based in Poole despite new overseas buyers, the yacht maker’s boss has said.
Restaurant 'thrilled' with new hygiene score after earlier shock one-star rating
A RESTAURANT that shocked diners and residents with a poor hygiene rating has reclaimed a good score.
Meet the man clearing hoarders homes: 'I've seen it all'
MEET the man tackling homes piled with mountains of clothes and bags of rubbish stacked to the ceiling.
'Don't add your bigotry to such an uplifting and beautiful piece of artwork'
School students from Iford Academy and artist Owain Nicholls better known as Humble Cherub, were also involved in creating the mural.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole employees' earnings less than average Brit
Full-time workers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole had lower earnings than the average Brit, new figures show.
Volunteers sought to keep Bournemouth town centre safe
BCP COUNCIL and Dorset Police are asking for volunteers to help keep Bournemouth town centre safe on a Friday and Saturday night.
Legal land agreement signed for nature recovery site
NINETY acres of land on an east Dorset rural estate are to be added to a national biodiversity gain site register.
Consultation launched on approved 20mph schemes
MOTORISTS are being asked for their thoughts on 20mph speed limits in villages.
Activists target Bournemouth insurance brokers
EXTINCTION Rebellion protesters took to the streets of Bournemouth last week to show their disapproval of insurance firms insuring new oil, gas and coal projects.
Changes lined up for supermarket
CHANGES have been proposed for an Asda in Bournemouth.
New play on Dorset hillfort to tour ahead of its London premiere
Dorsetborn’s latest production to tour ahead of London premiere
Vikki Slade calls for funding reform for children's hospices
MP VIKKI Slade has called for 100 per cent of Integrated Care Board grants to be sent to children’s hospices
Mayor pays visit to care home celebrating anniversary
A CARE home in Ferndown has celebrated its second birthday.
Firework restrictions petition with a million signatures handed in
Current laws allow people to purchase fireworks between October 15 and November 10, December 26 to 31, and three days before Diwali and Chinese New Year
Motorcyclist died from ‘severe injuries’ after crash
AN INQUEST has opened into the death of a 29-year-old motorcyclist who suffered severe injuries following a crash on the A35 Bridport bypass.
Police superintendent banned from driving after seen 'swerving all over road'
The former head of a police force’s professional standards department has been banned from driving for 25 months for “swerving all over the road” while drink-driving.
Man fighting for life after serious rush hour crash
A MAN is fighting for his life after a serious crash in Christchurch.
Man wanted after money stolen from charity
Police are searching for a man wanted for stealing from charity and numerous shoplifting offences.
Body found and recovered from the sea
A BODY was found in the sea on Tuesday morning.
Road blocked after car flips on its roof
A road is blocked after a car crash left one vehicle on its roof.
Cyclist hospitalised after car crash in Christchurch
A CYCLIST has been hospitalised after crashing into a car in Christchurch.
Sandbanks ferry closed to public - all you need to know
Sandbanks chain ferry is now out of order.
Woman taken to hospital after car crashes into tree
A CAR flipped on its roof after crashing with a tree in Wimborne.
Search for thieves behind £500 shoplift from Tesco
POLICE are searching for a group of women after £500 worth of clothing, phone chargers and bedding was stolen from a Tesco store.
Plans for new homes won't fit into row of Grade II-listed homes, says resident
A Southampton Road resident has said that the change of use of an office building could hurt the character of the area.
REVIEW: The Stylistics, Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
When we enjoyed these fireworks 20 years ago
Thousands attended the Rotary Club event, many in fun costumes and families enjoyed pumpkin carving and costume contests before the fireworks.
Deep-sea whale washes up on beach in Weymouth
A reclusive and rare whale has washed up on a beach in Wyke Regis
Bill to create the 'first smoke-free generation' to be introduced to Parliament
Legislation aiming to create the 'first smoke-free generation' to be introduced to Parliament.
Government
Roadworks (regulation) Bill
Tobacco and Vapes Bill
A Bill to make provision about the supply of tobacco, vapes and other products, including provision prohibiting the sale of tobacco to people born on or after 1 January 2009 and provision about the licensing of retail sales and the registration of retailers; to enable product and information requirements to be imposed in connection with tobacco, vapes and other products; to control the advertising and promotion of tobacco, vapes and other products; and to make provision about smoke-free places, vape-free places and heated tobacco-free places.
Formula 1
Stroll explains ‘really strange’ formation lap crash as Alonso says Aston Martin ‘need to regroup’ after tough Sao Paulo GP
Fernando Alonso has admitted that Aston Martin need to “regroup and get better” ahead of the final triple header of the season, with the team having failed to score points during a challenging weekend at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix which also saw an unusual formation lap crash for Lance Stroll.
MUST-SEE: Ride along with Hamilton as he drives Senna’s title-winning McLaren
Lewis Hamilton was treated to a chance to fulfil his childhood dreams across the Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend, climbing behind the wheel of the McLaren MP4/5B raced by his hero Ayrton Senna and heading out onto the Interlagos circuit.
McLaren boss Stella says ‘it’s all to play for’ in title battles despite Norris losing ground to Verstappen in Brazil
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella was swift to congratulate his rivals in Brazil, with Max Verstappen’s dominant victory dashing Lando Norris’ hopes in the drivers’ championship. But McLaren somehow managed to extend their lead in the constructors’ championship – no mean feat on a day where so much went wrong for so many.
Perez admits ‘nothing really worked’ in Sao Paulo GP as Horner brands Mexican’s first-lap spin ‘annoying’
Sergio Perez was left to rue that “nothing really worked” during his eventful afternoon at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, with the Mexican having to fight his way back to P11 following a first-lap spin branded “annoying” by Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.
‘Too many mistakes, too many time losses’ – Bearman gives brutal verdict on his Sao Paulo super-sub performance for Haas
Haas super-sub Ollie Bearman didn’t know he would be partaking in the Sao Paulo race weekend until Friday morning, but went on to tackle his most challenging Formula 1 outing yet.
F1 NATION: How Max Verstappen drove ‘like Senna and Schumacher’ in ‘hall of fame’ victory in Sao Paulo
In this week’s episode of our F1 Nation podcast, Tom Clarkson is joined by F1 TV commentator Alex Jacques and Brazilian former F1 driver Ricardo Rosset to dissect a chaotic Sao Paulo Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen produced a masterclass in the rain to climb from P17 and claim his first win in 11 races.
Windows Central
Xbox Game Pass gets Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and one of the zaniest remasters in years
From Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to Goat Simulator Remastered, here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass in November 2024.
I thought this Halo 2 demo was lost to time, but 20+ years later, I can finally play it this weekend — and you can, too
Halo 2's E3 2003 demo was an incredibly iconic piece of marketing, and now, you'll finally be able to play it yourself this weekend.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard romance options guide
Here's a guide to the seven romance options available in Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Anthropic unveils Claude AI desktop app with Windows on Arm support as concerned users pressure on Microsoft over a 'botched' Copilot update
Anthropic recently unveiled desktop apps for its next-gen AI assistant, Claude, for Windows and macOS users. The company shipped two different versions of the app for Windows users: x64 and arm64.
There's no need to buy a full-size desktop when our favorite mini PC is so cheap
You can get this fantastic Geekom mini PC at a cheap price if you use this special code.
Black Friday isn't here yet, but you can still save a ton on Space Marine 2 and other Xbox games if you buy two now
Ahead of Black Friday, you can buy two games at Amazon and get one of them half off, including titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Metaphor: ReFantazio.
Microsoft AI CEO says the AI revolution will "deliver the greatest boost to productivity in the history of our species" — but also raise fundamental questions about what it means to be human
In a recent interview on the Young and Profiting YouTube Channel, Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman shared some interesting insights on the trajectory of AI and its possible implications for humanity.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 XP gains are a mess right now as the latest patch seems to have unintended nerfs for players
The first big post-launch Black Ops 6 patch brought a lot of balancing, but some mysterious, hopefully accidental reductions in XP.
Rumors are swirling that another PS5 PlayStation console exclusive is making its way across to Xbox Series X|S
Zenless Zone Zero might be the next HoYoverse game to head to Xbox consoles, joining Genshin Impact.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 review — A gorgeous, albeit disjointed campaign is paired with the best multiplayer and zombies modes the franchise has ever had to offer
Treyarch took their time with Black Ops 6, and it shows as the franchise offers the best multiplayer and Zombies modes it has ever offered along with a narratively strong campaign that feels slightly disjointed at times, but overall solid.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says AGI would have 'whooshed by' in 5 years with "surprisingly little" societal change than speculated
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently indicated that the company could hit the AGI benchmark within the next 5 years. The executive claimed the feat would have "surprisingly little" impact on society.
Laffgaff
What country has the world’s highest capital city?
Bolivia (La Paz).
Ear Doctor
I saw an ear doctor today, but I think I'll get a second opinion. Why on earth would I need a heron egg?
Itsfoss
I Ran the Famed SmolLM on Raspberry Pi
Everyone is talking about SmolLM. Is it really buzzworthy? Let me share my Raspberry Pi tests.