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UK must rebuild post-Brexit relations with EU, says Bank of England boss
Governor Andrew Bailey will deliver his strongest comments yet on the UK's departure from the EU.
UN climate talks 'no longer fit for purpose' say key experts
Call for change comes after host country Azerbaijan's president calls oil and gas a 'gift of God'
University cash crisis to get worse despite tuition fee rise, regulator says
More than three quarters of universities are expected to face financial problems next year.
Girl who died after leaving police vehicle on M5 named
Tamzin Hall, 17, was hit by a car after leaving a police vehicle she was being transported in.
Paddy McGuinness nears end of cycling challenge
The presenter has raised nearly £5.9m for Children in Need by cycling 300 miles on a Chopper bike.
Streeting faces pushback over assisted dying stance
Ministers have been told not to take part in the "public debate" on the issue ahead of a Commons vote.
Royal Mile 'lawless' with smash-and-grab thieves
Thieves have been caught on CCTV walking out of shops on the prestigious mile with high-end goods in broad daylight.
McGregor admits 'taking cocaine' on night of alleged rape
The Irish mixed martial arts fighter is defending a civil action by a woman who accused him of rape.
Eva Longoria says her family no longer lives in 'dystopian' US
The Desperate Housewives star acknowledged most Americans were not as "privileged" to "get to escape".
Five takeaways from Trump’s first week as president-elect
He has made his early priorities clear - and stunned some in Washington and around the world while doing so.
The Papers: City to get 'bonuses early' and PM 'backs thought police'
A speech by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and a row over non-crime hate incidents make the front pages.
Europe's flying taxi dreams falter as cash runs short
Makers of a new generation of European electric aircraft are struggling to raise money.
The missing puzzle piece in India’s child stunting crisis
A new study finds that caste plays a vital role in high rates of stunting in children in India.
Fossil fills 70-million-year gap in understanding
The complete skull is one of the most significant finds of its kind, say researchers.
'Amazing showcase' for UK gaming industry cancelled
The organisers blamed "increasing costs and less demand" as the sector continues to struggle.
Sri Lankan leader's coalition headed for victory
A parliamentary majority will allow Anura Kumara Dissanayake to consolidate power and advance reforms.
US hacker sentenced over Bitcoin heist worth billions
Ilya Lichtenstein laundered the stolen cryptocurrency with his wife Heather Morgan aka Razzlekhan.
Whistles and boos at France-Israel football match
Some fans attending the game in Paris jeer the Israeli anthem played at the start of the game.
I'm the worst parent, Sara Sharif's dad tells jury
Urfan Sharif described his parenting as "very bad" and accepted in court that he was cruel.
Bank Holiday airport chaos made worse by password issue, report says
An air traffic control engineer was unable to fix a major fault from home, a report says.
HRW accuses Israel of war crime of forced displacement in Gaza
The rights group says the forced evacuation of 1.9m people amounts to a crime against humanity.
Cancer patient in Wales denied life-extending drug
Rachel Davies is not able to access the life-extending drug because she lives in Wales.
Thieves grab Harris Tweed and cashmere on 'lawless' Royal Mile
Thieves have been caught on CCTV walking out of shops on the prestigious mile with high-end goods in broad daylight.
I'm the worst parent, Sara Sharif's dad tells jury
Urfan Sharif described his parenting as "very bad" and accepted in court that he was cruel.
Four teenagers and a man guilty of murdering boys in mistaken identity case
Mason Rist and Max Dixon were stabbed to death just yards from Mason's front door in Bristol.
Met police officer sacked for viewing Sarah Everard files
The PC committed gross misconduct by improperly accessing files about the case, a tribunal rules.
Netanyahu aide investigated over 7 October document changes
Tzachi Braverman is accused of altering phone records to make the prime minister look more decisive.
More than 100 seek compensation over cruise virus
More than 500 people became ill after an outbreak of norovirus on Ventura earlier this year.
Davina McCall having surgery for rare benign brain tumour
The TV presenter has a colloid cyst, which is not cancerous but could cause problems if it grows.
COP29 hosts accused of detaining climate defenders
Human rights groups have called for a review of how countries are chosen to host the COP climate summits.
Harry one of two claimants still suing Sun publisher, court told
Prince Harry and former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson are the two remaining claimants suing News Group Newspapers.
No 10 sorry for meat and alcohol at Diwali event
A Tory MP accused No 10 of a "disappointing lack of knowledge" about the traditions of Hinduism.
Typhoo Tea teeters on the brink of administration
The loss-making firm is attempting a turnaround amid a break-in and fire at its former factory.
Five takeaways from Trump’s first week as president-elect
He has made his early priorities clear - and stunned some in Washington and around the world while doing so.
Who is RFK Jr, the health secretary pick that is raising eyebrows?
Robert F Kennedy Jr has a history of spreading health information scientists say is false.
X users jump to Bluesky - but what is it and who owns it?
Bluesky is picking up one million new users every day at its current rate.
Smuggler caught with hundreds of tarantulas strapped to body
A 28-year-old was man detained in Lima, accused of trying to transport endangered spiders, centipedes and ants from Peru to South Korea.
Weekly quiz: How did Beyoncé make music history?
How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world over the past seven days?
UK economy barely grows with Budget fears blamed
The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.
Lineker: It is 'right time' to leave Match of the Day
The host says it "makes sense for someone else to take the helm" of the long-running football show.
Valencia chief admits flood mistakes but defies calls for resignation
Spain's under-fire regional leader Carlos Mazón defies calls for his resignation after last month's deadly floods.
Wrongly convicted Andrew Malkinson still waiting for compensation
Mr Malkinson served 17 years in jail for a rape he did not commit.
Home Office made poor decisions buying £15m migrant camp, report says
The government watchdog finds the Home Office made "a series of poor decisions" buying the site in East Sussex.
Royal Mile 'lawless' with smash-and-grab thieves
Thieves have been caught on CCTV walking out of shops on the prestigious mile with high-end goods in broad daylight.
Husband who stabbed wife as she soothed baby jailed
A former councillor is jailed after attempting to kill his wife as she soothed their baby.
Police review three cases recorded as suicide
It comes after a Police Ombudsman report into the death of County Armagh showjumper Katie Simpson.
Ambulance 'failure' played role in motorbike death
Aaron Morris, 31, died following a crash on 1 July 2022 in Esh Winning, near Durham.
Bournemouth Echo
Woman in breach of human trafficking order found after female seen dragged into flat
A WOMAN who breached a slavery and trafficking order was found after two men were seen dragging a woman into a flat.
Bankrupt council threatens BCP Council with legal action
BCP COUNCIL has been threatened with legal action by another council over the latter’s failed finances.
Shop owner says she 'feels unsafe' after a brick was thrown through window
A woman says she feels ‘unsafe’ at work after a brick was thrown through the window of her clothing store.
"Incompetent" ex-manager who "clearly doesn't understand the law" scolded
AN “INCOMPETENT” manager who “clearly does not understand the law” has been disqualified from taking on a similar role indefinitely.
It's Christmas! Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland is back today
Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland launches today, kicking off BCP’s festivities.
Café to relaunch with 'renewed focus'
A CAFÉ in Poole is relaunching with a ‘renewed focus’.
First LGBTQ+ swim group in Bournemouth celebrates one year anniversary.
The first LGBTQ+ swimming group in Bournemouth has just celebrated its one year anniversary.
In The Dock: Man 'operating as a professional criminal’ among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Teenage darts star Luke Littler to headline showdown in Bournemouth
A teenage darts sensation will headline a showdown in Bournemouth.
New data reveals number of rough sleepers in Dorset
NEARLY 150 people were classed as ‘sleeping rough’ in Dorset over the past year, a new investigation has revealed.
Nursery 'incredibly proud' of latest Ofsted rating
A NURSERY in Poole is celebrating after being rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Artistic pupils spread joy to families facing cancer this Christmas
FESTIVE cards designed by children at a Poole primary school will be helping Dorset families battling cancer this Christmas.
'A humbling experience': Care home residents volunteer at food bank
CARE home residents in Poole have gone hands-on to help families hit by food poverty in the Dorset town.
'In demand' play sessions launched for SEN children
DORSET disability charity Diverse Abilities has launched a brand-new session for under fives with special educational needs (SEN).
'Waste' donations sought by organisation
RESIDENTS are being invited to ‘win on waste’ by donating their unused items.
'Long delays across Bournemouth': Multiple crashes and roadworks
Multiple crashes, road works and rush hour traffic is causing delays across BCP.
Three cars wrecked in early hours crash as man arrested for drink driving
THREE cars were wrecked in early hours crash with one man arrested and later charged for drink driving.
Dozens of young people 'riot' near shop - and councillor denies role in incident
A COUNCILLOR has ‘refuted’ claims surrounding his involvement in an incident which is under police investigation.
Temperatures to fall as Dorset becomes 'notably cold'
Temperatures are due to plummet in Dorset with the arrival of 'notably colder air'
Parent concerned over playground incident involving modified pen
A parent has voiced concerns after their child was involved in an incident involving what they believed to be a weapon while at school.
WATCH: Moment elderly man ploughs through brick wall in serious crash
Located just opposite Woolsbridge Road, a heavy police presence was reported at the scene along with the Southwestern Ambulance Service.
Theatre warns businesses after ‘surviving substantial threat’
A theatre run by a charity is warning other businesses after it ‘survived a substantial threat’ from its payment service provider.
Bin lorry fire extinguished in early hours incident
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to reports of a large vehicle fire in Poole at around 4am on November 14.
Woman hospitalised after hit and run crash on busy road
Officers were alerted to reports of a crash on the Mountbatten Roundabout at around 7pm on November 14.
Dorset ranks among top 10 counties in UK
Dorset has ranked among the top 10 counties in the country, according to the Telegraph
Man ordered to pay £3k after causing '£11k of damage'
It’s alleged that on January 28 at around 2am, a number of windows of a storefront on Station Road in New Milton were damaged during an incident.
Flamingo tease customers with first-look of new bar
The venue, which has traded as Le Bateau for more than 20 years, will be transformed into a brand-new Flamingo Café Bar.
Coastline fencing being replaced to stop cows ‘escaping into the sea'
A SECTION of fencing along the southwest coast path is being replaced to stop the cows ‘escaping into the sea’.
Residents invited to take part in UK's first norovirus vaccine trial
Residents are being invited to take part in the UK’s first ever norovirus vaccine trial in Bournemouth.
Van becomes stuck under low railway bridge
A van became stuck under a low railway bridge on Lake Road, Poole, causing the road to close temporarily in both directions.
Volunteer honoured for 25 years of service in Royal British Legion
A VOLUNTEER for the Royal British Legion has been celebrated for 25 years of voluntary work in their annual Poppy Appeal.
Daytime clubbing event to visit Bournemouth next month
Love clubbing but can’t do a late night anymore?
BSO to mark musical milestone with 100th digital concert
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will perform its 100th digital concert next month.
'Suspicious man' spotted carrying bag 'ram packed' with washing detergent
A MAN was caught carrying a bag “rammed packed” with suspected stolen goods.
Wimborne community wins ‘best retirement scheme’ award
Wimborne's newest retirement community has been named the ‘best retirement scheme’.
Dance to the hits of ABBA at Bournemouth venue
Dance to the hits of ABBA at a Bournemouth town centre nightspot next month.
Rockwater Branksome announces winter wellness programme
Rockwater Branksome has announced its autumn and winter wellbeing programme.
Swan saved after rescue from high-rise factory
Factory workers at Lush Cosmetics in Poole were startled after a swan crashed through its skylight of the roof in one of its warehouses.
Pet owners warned of 'toxic' danger amid cold weather this winter
The PDSA is urging motorists to be careful as they prepare their vehicles for the cold season, and to clean up any spills of these liquids immediately
How to watch the spectacular Leonid meteor shower in the UK this weekend
The Leonid meteor shower is set to delight stargazers, sending shooting stars streaking across the night sky
Formula 1
‘It’s my first time being in this situation’ – Norris reflects on how friendship with Verstappen has been affected by title fight
Lando Norris has given his take on whether his friendship with Max Verstappen off the track has been affected by their championship fight on it, with the Briton admitting that he’s “split” over whether the two things can be kept separate.
From stunning overtakes to an off-track spectacle – 10 of the best moments from the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix in 2023
The return of the Las Vegas Grand Prix is getting ever closer, with the race set to kick off a final triple header sequence to close out what has been an action-packed 2024 season. And if last year’s inaugural event at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit is anything to go by, we’re in for treat. The 2023 weekend was one to remember, as a thrilling race played out on Saturday night to top off a series of memorable moments across the days before it.
F1 EXPLAINS: What goes on inside an F1 pit lane – with strategy guru Bernie Collins
It’s where dedicated crews go to work, where strategies are decided and where races can be won or lost – the Formula 1 pit lane is a hive of important activity across Grand Prix weekends.
Williams confirm Sainz to drive for team at Abu Dhabi post-season test
Williams have announced that new signing Carlos Sainz will make his maiden on-track appearance for the team at the Abu Dhabi end-of-season test next month.
‘I was so focused about it’ – Alonso names best race since his comeback that he prepared for more than any other
Fernando Alonso has cited the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix as his best race since making his F1 comeback, with the Spaniard acknowledging that this marked the most preparation he had put into one race throughout his entire career.
‘I heard the bells ringing’ – Wolff reveals who first told him Hamilton had decided to leave Mercedes for Ferrari
Toto Wolff has opened up on how he first learned that Lewis Hamilton was set to leave Mercedes to join Ferrari in 2025, with the team boss initially hearing from Carlos Sainz’s father that the move was happening.
Windows Central
You can now save big on everyone's favorite gaming chair, and your back will thank you for it
Black Friday has started early for Secretlab, which is discounting its entire catalog of gaming chairs, smart desks, accessories, and more for a limited time.
Can I play STALKER 2 without playing "STALKER 1"?
Do you need to play the original STALKER games before starting your adventure in STALKER 2? Here's what you need to know.
Microsoft shuts down the Windows 10 Beta Channel just five months after reopening it
With less than a year to go before Windows 10 bites the dust, Microsoft has announced that the Insider Beta Channel is once again shutting down.
If you haven't come back to Diablo 4 yet, Blizzard has just made it really easy for you to catch up and even try out the Spiritborn class for free
Blizzard have just announced a bunch of new updates to tempt back old players, from Welcome Back packs to boos characters and a chance to try the Spiritborn without purchasing Vessel of Hatred.
Will STALKER 2 be fully open world?
The highly anticipated survival horror shooter STALKER 2 sounds like it'll be huge, but is it technically an open world game? Here's what GSC says.
One of the next big first-party Xbox games is coming to Battle.net, and it's getting a special steelbook edition
Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed is launching day one on Blizzard Entertainment's PC storefront Battle.net.
OpenAI will reportedly join the Microsoft/Salesforce AI agentic war with 'Operator' in January 2025: "I think 2025 is going to be the year that agentic systems finally hit the mainstream"
OpenAI will reportedly ship an AI agent called Operator in January 2025. The AI agent is designed to control computers and perform redundant tasks autonomously.
Windows 11's Instant Games experience is no longer instant
The Microsoft Store just launched its Instant Games experience that lets you play roughly 70 games without having to download or install them.
Razer's latest docking station promises better gaming performance with a dedicated wireless dongle port... and 13 more beside that
The Razer USB4 Dock is official, and it costs less than Razer's Thunderbolt 4 dock while costing less, while also having a dedicated port for your wireless dongle.
Xbox partners with unlikely companies to show you (almost) everything is an Xbox
Microsoft's new Xbox ad emphasizes all the different devices that can be used as an Xbox, such as a Samsung TV or a Meta Quest 3 headset.
Xbox roll out update to its accessories app to help with minor thumbstick issues
The Xbox Accessories app is being updated, to help extend the life of your Xbox controllers. Key features include a new thumbstick recalibration tool for the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series. Additionally it's now easier than ever to set a custom gamerpic and home background.
"We’ll definitely do more consoles in the future, and other devices." Xbox lead Phil Spencer says more consoles are coming after Xbox Series X|S.
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has noted that more consoles are coming after Xbox Series X|S.
The best gaming chair I ever tested is on sale before Black Friday and it's the perfect holiday gift for kids
The Secretlab Titan XXS is the best gaming chair for kids, and you can grab one now at a discount as part of an early Black Friday deal.
Avowed quietly put out the PC requirements and file size and I'm pleasantly surprised
Avowed has some reasonable recommended PC settings and a file size that will make you breathe a sigh of relief during a packed release window.
How to disable File Explorer thumbnails on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can disable thumbnail previews for files and folders on File Explorer if they’re not working correctly, or you don’t want to use the feature, and you can do this through File Explorer, Settings app, Group Policy, and Registry. In this guide, I’ll explain how to complete this configuration.
Avowed preorder guide — Which version of the Xbox RPG is right for you?
Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed is on the way, so which version of this Xbox RPG is right for you?
This Early Black Friday Xbox gift card deal saves an extra 10% off the sale — but hurry, it’s ending soon!
Xbox has kicked off it's Black Friday sales early, with up to 55% off games, but you can save even more if you are quick and jump on this Xbox credit deal at Amazon.
OpenAI's undefined revenue streams fumbled a $30 billion investment but later saw a $500 billion kickback with "a clear focus of converting to a for-profit entity"
SoftBank Vision Funds CFO revealed the institution had the opportunity to invest $30 billion in OpenAI in 2023 but didn't because it lacked clear revenue streams. It recently invested $500 billion in the ChatGPT maker's $6.6 billion round of funding.
"There is no wall": OpenAI CEO Sam Altman potentially responds to stunted development of advanced AI models reports due to critical knowledge cap
OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are reportedly struggling to develop advanced AI models. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says "there's no wall" to the process.
Laffgaff
In what sport do competitors soop the ice and throw stones at houses?
Curling.
Holiday Weight
Managing your weight around the holidays just requires a little planning. For example, I took the batteries out of my scale on Wednesday.