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What White House picks tell us about Trump 2.0
The contours and priorities of his new presidency are starting to take shape as he fills key positions.
The abuse scandal that led to the archbishop's resignation
Justin Welby said he had to take responsibility for failures since he was notified about abuse committed by John Smyth.
When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down
Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.
League tables to reveal failing NHS trusts
Hospitals in England will be ranked on care and finances, so patients can look for good service.
Cheap fix floated for plane vapour's climate damage
The warming impact of the vapour trails that emerge from airplanes is being discussed at climate gathering.
Surge in Russian drone strikes test Ukrainian defences and devastate families
Russia is launching mass drone strikes on Ukraine. A 14-year-old girl was one of the latest victims.
BBC secret filming shows pubs not enforcing safety scheme
The Ask for Angela initiative aims to provide a discreet lifeline for those feeling unsafe.
'My wife died because the NHS used cheap labour'
Roy Pollitt's wife died after a physician associate mistakenly left a drain in her body for 21 hours.
US flights to Haiti halted for month after attacks
America's aviation regulator suspends US flights to the country after three gun attacks on planes.
British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker with space story
The first book set in space to win, Orbital follows astronauts in the International Space Station.
Inside the secret summit that tried to stop deadly rap wars
Before Shakur's murder, Jones brought stars together to discuss state of hip-hop and try to end rap violence.
The Papers: Welby quits and hospital chiefs get waiting times warning
The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury and new performance measures for the NHS lead the papers.
Dating fraudster could have scammed 'hundreds' more women
Women were seen as targets by a serial scammer, but together they ensured he would face the truth.
'I might be dead before a decision is made': Terminally-ill people on assisted dying
Nik is worried assisted dying could lead to coercion - but Elise, who has cancer, wants the choice.
Is this the final chapter of the Sue Gray saga?
The government has confirmed Sue Gray will not take up her post as the PM's envoy to the nations and regions.
First sighting of Belarusian political prisoner in more than 600 days
Maria Kolesnikova, jailed for her part in mass political protests in 2020, was allowed to see her father.
Why Tesla, crypto and prisons are Trump trade winners
As the dust settles on a post-election stock market rally, some firms have already gained.
‘Adults buying kids toys to escape global turmoil’
Retailers are increasingly targeting the "kidult" market as family finances are squeezed.
Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over Church abuse scandal
His resignation comes after a damning report into a prolific child abuser associated with the Church.
Speed of cricket balls could stump housing scheme
Developers and Sport England disagree over the risk from cricket balls to future residents.
VW launches $5.8bn tie-up with Tesla rival Rivian
The firms will share EV technology as they face slowing demand and competition from Chinese rivals.
Post Office jobs and branches at risk in shake-up
Hundreds of head office workers are facing cuts and loss-making branches are under threat of closure.
Sue Gray will not take up new nations and regions role
The senior official was initially appointed to the role after departing as the PM's chief of staff.
Premier League footballer questioned over rape claims
A Premier League footballer has been further questioned by police over allegations of rape.
Rugby player, 24, won't return over mental health
Harri Morgan took a break from the game he once loved and does not now want to return.
Innocent man's identity used to scam football fans
Richard Russell was named on official documents as the boss of the online ticketing site.
'My autistic son is like a prisoner in hospital'
Sebastian has been deemed fit for discharge but the 19-year-old has nowhere suitable to go.
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.
‘Welcome back’ - Watch moment Biden congratulates Trump
The president and president-elect shook hands as part of a long-standing tradition signifying the transfer of power.
Sara Sharif’s father tells court he takes 'full responsibility' for her death
Under cross-examination on Wednesday, Urfan Sharif unexpectedly said: “She died because of me.”
Abuse survivors call for further Church of England resignations
The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced he will step down over a damning report into abuse.
Homebase collapses into administration with 2,000 jobs at risk
Homebase enters administration, but The Range buys up to 70 stores and the brand.
Málaga evacuates thousands as Spain issues more flood alerts
Spain's Civil Protection Agency sent a mass alert to phones warning of an "extreme risk of rainfall".
Assisted dying law would hit other NHS care, says Streeting
The health secretary says funding for assisted dying would “come at the expense of other choices".
Actor Timothy West dies aged 90
One of Britain's most distinguished actors, West was married to Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales.
People smuggler convicted of £1.5m small boats operation
Pistiwan Jameel described migrants as "pigeons" or "sticks" as he facilitated illegal crossings.
Gary Lineker steps down as Sports Personality host
The news comes a day after confirmation that he will leave the BBC's Match of the Day.
Israeli construction along buffer zone with Syria violates ceasefire, UN says
New trenches and berms are being constructed along the frontier in the occupied Golan Heights.
Fears car buyers' compensation payouts could be delayed
Regulators want to give more time to car dealers potentially facing a deluge of mis-selling claims.
Church at precarious moment after Welby resignation
Justin Welby behaved like a politician and in some ways has faced the downfall of one, writes religion editor Aleem Maqbool.
Ask for Angela: BBC exposes pubs not enforcing safety scheme
The Ask for Angela initiative aims to provide a discreet lifeline for those feeling unsafe.
Why is Elon Musk becoming Donald Trump's efficiency tsar?
The tech billionaire joins the incoming administration to "dismantle government bureaucracy" - but what's in it for both of them?
'My wife died because the NHS used cheap labour'
Roy Pollitt's wife died after a physician associate mistakenly left a drain in her body for 21 hours.
Connor McGregor tells court sex with rape accuser was consensual
Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor claimed to have had consensual sex with a woman who is accusing him of rape, a court has heard.
Trump names Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary pick
Hegseth, who is also a former soldier without political experience, will lead the world's most powerful military.
JD Sports prices will rise due to Budget, warns boss
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has said firms will have to absorb higher taxes through their profits.
The Guardian stops posting on Elon Musk's 'toxic' X
It has accused X of promoting "disturbing content", and says Mr Musk is using it to "shape political discourse."
Man who ran illegal football streaming service jailed
Jonathan Edge was caught selling reprogrammed Firestick devices after advertising on Facebook.
Driver with 229 points still holds valid licence
There are calls for a review of ban exemptions as data shows hundreds can drive with penalty points.
Gary Lineker steps down as Sports Personality host
The news comes a day after confirmation that he will leave the BBC's Match of the Day.
Murder accused tried to scale Buckingham Palace fence, court hears
Dylan Thomas, 24, admits the manslaughter of William Bush on Christmas Eve but denies murder.
Safety breakdown led to Greenock tug crew deaths
George Taft, 65, and Ian Catterson, 73, drowned in February last year when MV Biter capsized while assisting a cruise ship.
NI teachers unions ballot members on strike
The pay dispute could also spread to include the Northern Ireland Civil Service.
Bournemouth Echo
Calls to halt development after damaged water main leaves thousands without water
A councillor is calling for work to be halted at a development site after a damaged water main left a town without water.
Bournemouth Airport reports huge surge this summer
Bournemouth Airport has reported a surge in summer passenger numbers – with more than 100,000 extra fliers passing through its terminal.
Construction firm expands to Poole after taking on industrial unit
A Winchester-based construction firm has expanded its business by renting out an industrial unit in Poole.
Split head sculpture to be put up near seafront
PLANS are now in place to make a 2.4-metre-tall sculpture of the face of a writer.
Former HQ to be turned into dental practice
A vacant headquarters commercial building in East Dorset is being transformed into a dental care practice.
Pre-school closes after 20 years following poor Ofsted report
A NURSERY has closed after 20 years following a poor Ofsted visit which found children ‘left to wander’.
Youth boxing launched in memory of stab victim celebrates ‘fantastic’ turnout
A youth boxing event supported by a fatal stab victim’s family has boasted ‘fantastic’ success at its first session.
In The Dock: Man assaulted two police officers and a paramedic
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Community meeting to be held for Princess Road fires
In the space of a month, two vans, a car and a recycling bin have been set alight in Princess Road, Branksome.
Company that BCP Council awarded £70k to for non-starter goes into liquidation
A company that received £70,000 from BCP Council to create a lagoon water park and failed has gone into liquidation.
'Distraught' horse owner calls for tighter fireworks regulations
A horse owner is calling for stricter regulations on fireworks sales after spending hours caring for her 'distressed' animals.
Two new directors appointed at Sunseeker
Two new directors have been formally appointed to Sunseeker as the transition to new overseas owners continues.
Hospice invites all to annual Light up a Life event
A HOSPICE is inviting residents to come together and remember loved ones at its annual Light up a Life event.
Award winning physical therapy business to open clinic in town
A NEW physical therapy clinic is opening its doors in Ringwood.
Business to celebrate anniversary after going from 'strength to strength'
A SHOP in Southbourne is preparing to celebrate five years in business.
Kate to reflect on 'how much we need others in difficult times' with carol concert
The Princess of Wales' annual Christmas carol service will reflect on how important other people are to us during difficult times.
Sam Tompkins on his rise to fame and inspiration behind debut album
FROM busking on the streets to filling concert halls, Sam Tompkins talks about his rise to fame and inspiration behind his debut album.
Just one Post Office in BCP set to be axed amid business overhaul
More than 100 Post Office branches and some 1,000 jobs are at risk under a sweeping overhaul as the group looks to boost postmaster pay by £250 million over five years.
Thieves use bolt cutters to steal from charity box leaving volunteers ‘gutted’
THIEVES used bolt cutters and an angle grinder to break into a RNLI charity box, which has left volunteers ‘gutted’.
Road scheduled to close to remove tree posing a flood risk
A ROAD is scheduled to close while the council remove a tree wedged under a bridge.
Prolific shoplifter jailed and banned from Tesco and Co-op
A PROLIFIC shoplifter who targeted Bournemouth shops has been jailed.
Road blocked both ways following a car crash
A ROAD is blocked following a crash in Verwood.
Three Dorset Homebase stores at risk of closure
HOMEBASE stores across Dorset are at risk of closure as the struggling business is set for administration.
Shop unearths history that has been missing for 60 years
A NEWLY opened vintage store has unearthed a piece of history that has been missing for more than 60 years.
Kids' homes visited after repeated incidents around West Howe
KIDS who have been causing trouble for centres in Bournemouth have had police officers visit their homes.
Purbeck residents invited to take part in ground-breaking environmental project
PURBECK residents are being invited to take part in a ground-breaking river restoration and flood protection project.
£30m refit to 'one of most important water treatment sites' nearly complete
A £30M refit at one of the south’s most important water treatment sites is closing in on completion later this year.
Hundreds in Wimborne pay their respects to the fallen
Hundreds of Wimborne residents came together to honour those who had died during conflict.
The legendary writer immortalised by a Bournemouth pub
Mary Shelley, the author of the groundbreaking Gothic novel Frankenstein, is often associated with the tempestuous lives and tragic deaths of the Romantic poets Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron.
Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter
Get ready for thermostat wars as families around the country battle over the temperature homes should be to keep warm and free of damp this winter.
Government
Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
A Bill to make provision for, and in connection with, the introduction of higher non-domestic rating multipliers as regards large business hereditaments, and lower non-domestic rating multipliers as regards retail, hospitality and leisure hereditaments, in England and for the removal of charitable relief from non-domestic rates for private schools in England.
National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill
A Bill to make provision about secondary Class 1 contributions.
Formula 1
‘I almost want to race for them again!’ – Grosjean ‘so proud’ of former engineer Komatsu amid early success as Haas team boss
Ex-Haas driver Romain Grosjean has heaped praise on Ayao Komatsu for his efforts in the Team Principal role so far, with the squad rising from the bottom of the 2023 constructors’ championship to a fight for P6 across the 2024 season.
From magic in Melbourne to Turkish delight – Remembering Bottas’s 10 Grand Prix victories
Valtteri Bottas’s time at Kick Sauber will soon come to an end, with the team opting against a renewal in order to sign F2 star Gabriel Bortoleto as Nico Hulkenberg’s team mate for 2025. As the dust settles on the news, and the wait goes on to find out what the Finn does next, we look back at some of his finest moments in F1 – specifically the 10 wins he achieved across a trophy-filled chapter with Mercedes…
CHAIN REACTION: How one 1990s driver swap led to Lewis Hamilton’s first F1 world championship
It is not unheard of for a driver swap to be made in Formula 1 – but, on one occasion in particular, the consequences of such a move had a fascinating knock-on effect in the years that followed. In the second episode of our new series Chain Reaction, we take a look at how the decision to switch Alex Zanardi and Juan Pablo Montoya in 1999 – with Zanardi returning to F1 with Williams, while Montoya headed to the CART series in the United States – had a lasting impact on the sport.
Sainz insists final races with Ferrari won't be his last chance of fighting for F1 wins amid Williams move
Carlos Sainz is confident that the final races of his four-year stint with Ferrari – before his impending switch to Williams – will not be his last chance of fighting for F1 victories, with the Spaniard determined to put himself in a position to contend for wins again in the future.
BEYOND THE GRID LEGENDS: Rubens Barrichello on following Senna, racing against Schumacher and his advice for Bortoleto
Rubens Barrichello is one of the most experienced drivers in F1 history, making more than 300 Grand Prix starts and winning 11 races with Ferrari and Brawn GP – giving him plenty to talk about on the latest Beyond The Grid LEGENDS podcast.
F1 QUIZ: 10 tricky questions on Brazilian Formula 1 drivers
‘We know what we want to do’ – Magnussen issues update on talks over still working with Haas after 2024
Kevin Magnussen has given an update over potential plans to continue working with Haas after his impending exit from the race team at the end of 2024, with the Dane admitting that he and the team “know what we want to do” going forwards.
Windows Central
Does STALKER 2 have co-op multiplayer and cross-play?
At long last, STALKER 2 is finally almost here. But can you play it co-op, and with people on other platforms?
STALKER 2 release date: Preloads, launch time, and when it comes out on Xbox and PC
GSC Game World's survival horror FPS STALKER 2 is nearly upon us, but when exactly can you play? Here's what we know.
OPINION: After a year of confusion, Xbox is closing out 2024 with a ton of momentum, and plenty of cause for optimism
After a year of confusion, Xbox is closing out 2024 on a high note with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, a big Xbox Game Pass boost, major support from previously Xbox-agnostic publishers, and two major timed console exclusives.
Say goodbye to the Copilot key on Windows 11, or at least say hello to the option to make the key open other apps
The latest Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 includes several fixes. It also adds the option to reconfigure the Copilot key to open other apps.
Xbox's South of Midnight looks like the Southern Gothic adventure I've always wanted
Xbox Game Studios and Compulsion Games' South of Midnight gets a documentary showing how the team is building a Southern Gothic adventure.
Wall Street analysts claim Microsoft's $13 billion OpenAI investment is "some of the best money ever spent" despite bankruptcy reports — Here's why
Microsoft's deal to exclusively provide OpenAI with cloud computing services makes its initial multi-billion dollar investment worthwhile.
"Longer term, I love us building devices, and I think our team could do some real innovative work." The Xbox handheld is real — but it's at least "several years out."
The Xbox handheld is seemingly real, but it's several years away according to a new interview with Phil Spencer.
PUBG Mobile, Honor of Kings, and other mobile games are here for Windows 11's Microsoft Store — here's why you can't play them
Microsoft and Tencent partnered to bring several mobile games to the Microsoft Store on Windows 11 but the partnership only affects PCs in China.
AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D improves on the 7800X3D in nearly every way, but should you upgrade?
AMD's Ryzen 7 X3D processors are at the top of every PC gamer's wishlist, but which chip is the better option with availability, price, and performance in mind? Let's take a look.
Xbox lead Phil Spencer says there are no "red lines" for what games could come to PlayStation and Nintendo
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer says there's no "red lines" on games coming to PlayStation or Nintendo.
Need a new gaming PC? Handhelds and mini PCs are awesome, but there are a few things you need to know before buying.
Gaming handhelds and mini PCs are super popular, and many people eye them up as alternatives to full-size PCs. Here's what you need to know before buying.
I beat Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake — Here's why it's the ultimate version for both newcomers and longtime fans
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is a fantastic reimagining which pays respect to its legacy while standing on its own merits with upgraded graphics, new gameplay mechanics and difficulty options that cater to new fans and veterans alike.
The first major update for Xbox's latest strategy game fixes so many of my complaints
Oxide Games has released the 1.1 update for Ara: History Untold, which addresses many of my complaints with some major additions and improvements.
This Microsoft Teams feature will finally make its way from chats to channels
Microsoft Teams on the desktop will soon support scheduling messages within channels. The feature is already available in chats, but should roll out to channels in the coming months.
What is the Windows Insider Program and should you join?
Here's everything you need to know abou the Windows Insider Program and whether you should join.
Apple's ingenious AI strategy will let the iPhone maker have its cake and eat a cut of OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus subscription plan, too
Apple's latest iOS 18.2 beta features a new Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus option in the Settings app. The iPhone maker will get a commission for advertising the service across its platform while availing Apple Intelligence to its broad user base for free.
Laffgaff
What was the last Beatles album the band recorded before they broke up?
Abbey Road.
Christmas Tree And iPad
What do you get if you cross a Christmas tree with an iPad? A pineapple.