The News - Tuesday, 12 November 2024

BBC News

Assisted dying bill has strict safeguards, says MP proposing law change

Adults expected to die within six months would be eligible under proposals for England and Wales in a bill which has just been published.

Gary Lineker to leave BBC's Match of the Day

The broadcaster has hosted the corporation's flagship football show Match of the Day since 1999.

Watch: 'Any good?' Lineker kicks off 25 years as MOTD host

Watch: First time Gary Lineker presented Match of the Day

NHS offers 'improved' stop smoking pill

People in England will be able to get free varenicline tablets to help them quit cigarettes.

'He'd be enraged': Al Fayed abuse survivors on their friendship

Five survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed's abuse say they have found comfort in each other's friendship.

Zelensky says Russia has 50,000 troops in Kursk

Ukraine's president says the incursion is limiting the forces Moscow can deploy inside his country.

New Zealand PM says sorry for 'horrific' care home abuse

The apology comes after a report found 200,000 children and vulnerable adults were abused for decades.

New arrests over violence after Ajax-Maccabi match

A tram is vandalised in new rioting in Amsterdam, days after the attacks on Israeli football fans.

Saudi crown prince says Israel committing 'genocide' in Gaza

Mohamed Bin Salman was speaking at the opening of a summit of Muslim and Arab leaders in Riyadh.

Mother-of-two dies during Turkey weight-loss op

Janet Savage paid £2,750 for the procedure but stopped breathing during surgery.

Match of the Day: Who could replace Gary Lineker as host?

We take a look at the runners and riders for the coveted role on the flagship football programme.

The Papers: 'Pressure mounts on Welby' and Lineker to leave MOTD

Calls for the Archbishop of Canterbury's to quit and Gary Lineker's departure from the BBC lead the papers.

Zelda's makers reflect on the princess's first big adventure

Echoes of Wisdom was the first adventure for the princess at the heart of one of Nintendo's biggest series.

Coleen Rooney, GK Barry and Danny Jones in I'm a Celeb 2024 line-up

The 2024's series of I'm a Celebrity include McFly's Danny Jones and social media influencer GK Barry.

An energy efficient home - is it worth the cost?

It can be hard to find good advice on how to make homes more energy efficient.

New study on moons of Uranus raises chance of life

The planet Uranus and its five biggest moons may not be the sterile worlds scientists have long thought.

Critics say Gladiator II is 'gobsmacking' and 'loopy'

Some critics agree that while the film is an enjoyable watch, it doesn't quite live up to the original.

National park says dropping Snowdon name a success

Snowdonia National Park Authority will continue to refer to Wales' tallest mountain as Yr Wyddfa.

Britain's 'best new building of 1996' to be demolished

Salford University's award-winning Centenary Building has been vacant for the past eight years.

ICC announces investigation into chief prosecutor

ICC announces external probe into chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct allegations

DNA-testing site 23andMe to lay off 40% of its workers

The once-popular general DNA-testing firm holds a trove of sensitive genetic data from its customers.

Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request

NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.

Edinburgh University warns students not to be 'snobs'

The institution admitted class-related prejudice was a problem on campus.

Fujitsu boss 'does not know' if Horizon is reliable

Paul Patterson raises concerns about the system at the heart of sub-postmasters' wrongful convictions.

Gary Lineker to leave BBC's Match of the Day

The broadcaster has hosted the corporation's flagship football show Match of the Day since 1999.

Driving 'too daunting', says sister of fatal crash victim

The family of a teenager killed in a crash struggle with life without him as anniversary looms.

Legal challenge to oil and gas fields begins

Campaigners want to stop the development of two fields, but oil companies say the projects are vital.

Simpson family to discover police watchdog findings

For several months, Katie Simpson’s death in 2020 was treated by detectives as a suicide.

Celebrated teacher abused boys over four decades

David Pickthall, who was appointed an MBE for services to education and charity, is jailed for 12 years.

Archbishop Justin Welby's statement in full

The Archbishop of Canterbury says stepping aside is "in the best interests of the Church of England".

Girl dies on M5 after getting out of police vehicle

The 17-year-old was being transported to custody when she left the vehicle and was hit by a car.

Lineker to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms

The presenter will step down from the flagship football show at the end of this season, but will host BBC Sport’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup.

NatWest blocks staff from using WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger

Employees must stick to official channels to make sure their messages are fully retrievable.

Spain braces for torrential rain as new weather system reaches Med coast

Two weeks after flash floods devastated eastern Spain, several areas are on alert again.

Dozens killed in car rampage through Chinese stadium

At least 35 people are killed and 43 injured after a car ploughed into a crowd of people in Zhuhai.

Sue Gray will not take up new regions role

The senior official was initially appointed to the role after departing as the PM's chief of staff.

Crowds flock to quiet cul-de-sac after rare bird spotted on washing line

It is thought to be the first time the scarlet tanager has been seen in Yorkshire.

'He'd be enraged': Al Fayed abuse survivors on their friendship

Five survivors of Mohamed Al Fayed's abuse say they have found comfort in each other's friendship.

Immigration cuts: Why prime ministers keep failing to meet their targets

The challenge governments face behind the scenes in reducing net migration

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?

The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again

The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter.

Shell wins landmark climate case against green groups in Dutch appeal

A court throws out a ruling that the gas and oil giant cut its greenhouse gas emissions.

Jury shown video of father slapping Sara Sharif

The home video was filmed less than 13 months before Sara was found dead with multiple injuries.

Queen to return to public duties after chest infection

The Queen, 77, will attend events in London this week but for shorter periods than originally planned.

Chief medical officer had nightmares after spy poisoning

Dame Sally Davies told the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry she had worried about the disposal of the nerve agent.

Lineker to stop hosting Match of the Day, BBC confirms

The BBC has "agreed in principle a contract extension through to the 2026 World Cup," with Lineker.

Motorists who bought cars on finance could share in billions

The car finance industry is setting aside billions to pay for potential claims after a test case.

Flynn aims to stand for SNP at Holyrood election

The MP is aiming to hold seats at both the UK and Scottish parliaments, sparking criticism from colleagues.

Man arrested over knife incident outside Parliament

A man wearing a red hooded top was seen handcuffed and surrounded by police outside Parliament.

Bournemouth Echo

‘Public confidence is key’: Figures show Dorset officers barred from policing

FIGURES reveal the number of Dorset officers who have been barred from policing, with the Dorset police and crime commissioner stating that “public confidence is key” to the force.

Woman warns motorists to watch out after Castlepoint car park fines

A woman is warning other motorists of what may happen when dealing with tricky car parking fines.

Lidl thanks 80 per cent of people who wanted their new supermarket

Lidl has thanked 80 per cent of Purbeck residents who it said supported the now approved plans for a new supermarket.

Tory and Lib Dem 'party politics' debate 'felt like private squabble'

Labour has said the council debate on winter fuel payments “felt like a private squabble” between the Lib Dems and Conservatives.

Group look to take on viaduct to stop BCP Council's 'demolition'

Thousands of pounds are spent by BCP Council to inspect Branksome East viaduct, the authority said.

Father accused of rape and a baby taken from its mother - A day in the family court

A BABY taken away from its mother, a child caught watching porn as a form of escape and a mother refusing father visits after a rape allegation – what happens in a day at a family court.

Swanage care home remains unoccupied weeks after three found dead

Elderly residents who were evacuated from a Swanage care home following suspected carbon monoxide being released into the air have not moved back in more than two weeks later.

Visitor numbers up at Bournemouth's Oceanarium

Visitor numbers at Bournemouth’s Oceanarium are up, auditors for the business have said.

Hurn Neighbourhood Plan overwhelmingly approved by residents

Hurn residents have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the new neighbourhood plan.

Options being explored to carry out postponed roadworks

Road chiefs and Wessex Water are exploring their options to carry out repair work that could not go ahead as planned.

Village hall plans for solar panel and EV chargers

Plans are in place to install new solar panels on top of a village hall.

Innovative project planned for Swanage Railway next year

An innovation project is steaming ahead at Swanage Railway due to be ready next year.

'Viaduct plan an affront to our heritage'

I AM writing to complain bitterly that the announcement that the Victorian viaduct earmarked to be demolished has been announced as a Bournemouth Asset.

Key Poole road to close eastbound on Wednesday

A MAIN route in Poole will close eastbound on Wednesday while Wessex Water carries out work. 

Motorcyclist remains in serious condition after crash

A MOTORCYCLIST remains in a serious condition in hospital after a crash in Christchurch. 

Popular Dorset fair will not return next year

The Great Dorset Steam Fair will not be returning next year.

Tributes paid to woman killed by cow after New Forest walk

Colleagues of a 88-year-old killed by a cow in the New Forest have paid tribute to her

Thieves raid vape shop stealing £500 of products

THIEVES smashed into and raided a vape shop in Bournemouth, making off with £500 of products.

When will colder weather arrive and will it snow? what Dorset forecasters say

Temperatures are set to tumble next week in what could be the first cold spell of the season.

Man wanted for charity theft caught by police

A MAN that was wanted by police for several shoplifting offences, including the theft of charity boxes, has been found.

Suspected drugs found during domestic-related incident

Suspected drugs were found at a property while police responded to a domestic-related incident.

Trains suspended due to lack of staff

A train service has been suspended this morning due to a lack of staff

REVIEW: The new 'Saltwater Sauna' at Avon Beach

BUSINESS is booming for the company behind Avon Beach’s two new saunas.

Bournemouth store transformed into gingerbread for national campaign

Tesco Express in Westbourne was one of many stores turned into gingerbread to raise awareness for a campaign to help customers ‘feed their Christmas spirit’.

Residents of all ages join for Armistice Day in Kinson

Residents of all ages join together in Kinson to commemorate the fallen soldiers for Armistice Day.

'Stunning' Taurid meteor shower to light up the skies in the UK tonight

A "very bright" meteor shower will bring a spectacular light display to UK skies over the next two nights as it reaches its "peak".

Government launches commission to tackle water pollution in Bournemouth

A BOURNEMOUTH MP has launched a campaign to clean up Bournemouth’s seas and rivers.

Children help plant more than 2,000 plants to create ‘mini-forest’

School children have helped plant more than 2,000 plants to create a ‘leaf shaped mini-forest’ in Brockenhurst

Carers 'twice as likely to be suspended', Dorset charity finds

A pioneering education report completed by a Dorset charity has found that young carers face significant barriers within the education system. The report by MYTIME Young Carers reveals that young people in care roles are "overlooked and overburdened."

Poole seafood restaurant among BCP eateries recognised at Good Food Awards

Rockfish Poole was among the BCP winners at the Good Food Awards 2024/25 which recognises "those who strive for culinary excellence".

The rare error that could make this penny worth more than £600 - how to spot

The error on the old coin can be spotted in the date, and makes the coin a must-have for keen collectors

Krispy Kreme giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts this week

Krispy Kreme is giving away free original glazed doughnuts in the UK on Wednesday (November 13) as part of World Kindness Day - here's how to claim one.

Light festival at care home raises more than £300 for charity

More than 200 people gathered for a "festival of light" at a New Forest care home.

Former tennis star turned Strictly contestant announces Ringwood tour date

Former professional tennis player turned broadcaster Annabel Croft is bringing her UK tour to Ringwood.

Met Office reveals chances of 'disruptive snowfall' hitting UK this month

Forecasts from TheWeatherOutlook and some weather charts from WXCharts suggest the UK could see significant snowfall in November

The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas

From Lloyds to NatWest, this is the full list of banks offering up to £200 to switch accounts this Christmas.

Formula 1

F1 Race Director Niels Wittich to step down

FIA Formula 1 Race Director Niels Wittich has left his role with immediate effect.

F1 confirms plans for first ever season launch event at London’s The O2 in 2025

Formula 1 has announced a groundbreaking season launch event at London’s The O2 – featuring all the teams, their drivers and team bosses, plus top entertainment – ahead of the 2025 campaign.

Dan Fallows to leave role as Aston Martin Technical Director ahead of Newey arrival

Dan Fallows has stepped down from his role as Aston Martin’s Technical Director – but the team say he will stay within the group.

ANALYSIS: Why Alpine have favoured Mercedes’ power units over their own engines for 2026

Alpine have taken the next step in their rebuild by confirming they will use Mercedes power units and the Silver Arrows’ gearboxes from 2026.

Alpine to use Mercedes power units and gearboxes from 2026

Alpine have secured a deal with Mercedes to run the German manufacturer’s power units and gearboxes from 2026 until at least the end of 2030.

F1 NATION: Gabriel Bortoleto on his ‘dream’ F1 chance with Kick Sauber, guidance from Alonso and flying the flag for Brazil

For the latest episode of the F1 Nation podcast, host Tom Clarkson is joined by the sport’s newest star in Gabriel Bortoleto, who was recently confirmed as a Kick Sauber driver for the 2025 season.

Windows Central

Valve is launching a new white limited edition Steam Deck OLED soon — and you'll only have one chance to grab it

Valve is launching a new white limited edition Steam Deck OLED model, which is available for purchase on November 18.

Seagate finally has competition for its 2TB Xbox Series X|S expansion card, and the pricing is (mostly) good news

WD_BLACK's new 2TB expansion card for Xbox Series X|S provides some competition for Seagate's offering.

The best gaming handheld is back down to its lowest price ever, but there's less than 10 hours remaining

The ASUS ROG Ally has returned to the lowest price we've ever seen ahead of Black Friday, but there are only a few hours remaining on the deal.

Google's answer to AirDrop looks like it's on the way to Windows on Arm PCs powered by Snapdragon X

Google's Quick Share allows you to share files across Android devices and Windows PCs. It looks like the app will soon support Windows on Arm PCs.

"Browser extensions are a blind spot for EDR/XDR, and SWGs have no way to infer their presence": Google Chrome's new Manifest V3 framework, touted as private and secure, might be a breeding ground for phishing scams

Google transitioned Chrome's extension support from the Manifest V2 framework to V3 over privacy and security concerns. However, new research shows malicious browser extensions can bypass the new framework's security measures, leaving users susceptible to phishing scams.

This RTX 4050 gaming laptop is down to only $499 before Black Friday even starts — no, that's not a typo

Walmart+ members can grab HP's 15.6-inch Victus gaming laptop, loaded with an Intel Core i5 CPU and RTX 4050 GPU, for $600 off before anyone else.

I'm not sure why Microsoft waited this long to add this Windows 11 feature, but the option is finally on the way

Windows Insiders in the Beta and Dev Channels can install new Insider builds to test upcoming Windows 11 features. The latest builds add a new option each that make it a bit easier to navigate your PC.

Microsoft once again prioritizes a competitor with a new feature you won't find on Windows 11

Microsoft is putting the final touches on a widget for macOS that lets you open recent Office files. Unfortunately, there is not an equivalent widget on Windows 11.

Geekom A8/A7 review: These Ryzen-powered mini-PCs are on another level entirely

Geekom makes a lot of mini-PCs these days, and the Ryzen-based A7 and A8 are its best yet.

Xbox Game Studios' Towerborne is getting a new boss fight, new legendary gear, and one amazing, must-have feature

Towerborne's latest update adds a new boss fight, a higher level cap, and more.

NVIDIA shares "essential companion" for anyone with an RTX-powered gaming PC

The new NVIDIA app includes a long list of features to get the most out of your RTX-powered PC. Both gamers and creators can get a better experience by using the new app.

Laffgaff

What is the capital city of the state of New South Wales in Australia?

Sydney.

Double Negatives

I hate when people use double negatives. That's a big no-no.