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Captain Tom's family repeatedly made money from charity, inquiry finds
The fundraiser's family damaged public trust by not donating any money from his books, a report finds.
Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return
Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.
'Seeing my son excluded from primary school was horrific'
Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.
Man who called 911 for help with intruder shot dead by US police
Brandon Durham was tussling with a female intruder over a knife when an officer shot him multiple times.
The model, British tech and Russia's war machine
£1.6m of British kit shipped to companies tied to Russian military despite sanctions, customs documents claim.
Archegos founder sentenced to 18 years in prison
Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.
Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
Some suspect the tourists consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.
US vetoes Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution
Fourteen of the 15 members voted in favour, but Washington said the text would send "dangerous message" to Hamas.
Thames Water bonus should not be paid by customers, regulator to say
The regulator uses new powers to prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.
Chappell Roan and Ezra Collective on BBC Sound of 2025 list
The list has a track record of picking music's next big things, from Adele to The Last Dinner Party.
The Papers: 'Farewell Liam' and 'UK defies Putin'
Thursday's papers are led by Liam Payne's funeral and Ukraine firing UK-supplied missiles into Russia.
Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?
The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.
Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no
In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.
Is nuclear power gaining new energy?
Countries around the world are building new nuclear power stations.
MPs raise questions about Rachel Reeves's CV
Claims the chancellor embellished her work achievements were seized on by Tory and Reform MPs at PMQs.
Fate of Gaetz ethics report uncertain after congressional panel deadlocked
Pressure has been mounting on the ethics committee to release a report on Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.
Longest-serving MPs unite to oppose assisted dying
Labour's Diane Abbott and Conservative Sir Edward Leigh say they fear the bill will put the vulnerable at risk.
Fresh weather warnings as UK hit by cold snap
Fresh warnings of snow and ice announced for parts of the UK going into Thursday and the weekend.
Man who drugged wife in French mass rape case told: You'll die alone
Tensions burst into the open in court when Dominique Pelicot is accused by his daughter of lying.
Watch: The TikTokers filming destroyed homes in Beirut
In Beirut, two TikTokers are filming the damage caused by Israeli air strikes for families who have fled.
Sara Sharif begged parents’ forgiveness, jury told
Sara Sharif’s father Urfan Sharif, stepmum Beinash Batool and uncle, Faisal Malik deny all charges.
GAA reconsiders extra Casement funds as costs fall
The GAA say additional funds will be reliant on seeing "the colour of the money from the Treasury".
Three arrested in Glasgow bus station evacuation
The bomb squad was called out after reports of a suspicious package at Scotland's busiest bus station.
'Black-market obesity drug made me think I'd die'
Paige Roberts was left needing hospital treatment after injections made her vomit for 48 hours.
Arrest warrants issued for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander over alleged war crimes
International Criminal Court judges say there are “reasonable grounds” they bore "criminal responsibility" for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Briton Simone White dies after suspected mass poisoning in Laos
Briton Simone White dies after suspected methanol poisoning thought to have killed four others in Laos.
Blair leads tributes to Labour giant John Prescott
The former deputy prime minister, who was major figure in the New Labour project, has died aged 86.
'You’ve got a voice kid, use it' - how John Prescott inspired Angela Rayner
Angela Rayner sought inspiration from John Prescott's rise to the near top of the Labour Party and the country.
Children in Need chair resigns over grants to scandal-hit LGBT charity
Rosie Millard quit over grants for LGBT youth charity whose ex-chief was convicted of child sex assaults.
Briton, 18, faces Dubai jail for sex with girl, 17
Marcus Fakana was arrested after a romance with a British girl, 17, on holiday, a campaigner says.
More than 100 UK schools shut after snow, with Storm Bert set to bring 70mph winds
Storm Bert is set to bring snow, rain and strong winds to parts of the UK over the weekend.
NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid, Matt Hancock tells inquiry
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
Bluesky chief gets age limit for platform wrong in interview
Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13.
An old-style bruiser who played vital role in Labour's comeback
As deputy prime minister for 10 years, he was part of the team that won three successive elections.
The moment the deputy PM punched a protester who threw an egg at him
The then deputy prime minister was in Rhyl, north Wales, to speak at a Labour rally, in 2001.
Tony Blair: There were no rules that he really abided by
The former prime minister remembers the moment in the 2001 general election campaign when John Prescott punched a member of the public.
Watch: Political heavyweight who stewarded New Labour
The former deputy leader of the Labour Party, who later sat in the Lords, leaves a wife and two sons.
UK war tech sent to Russia by Insta model's firm, documents seen by BBC show
£1.6m of British kit shipped to companies tied to Russian military despite sanctions, customs documents claim.
Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?
The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.
Chappell Roan and Ezra Collective on BBC Sound of 2025 list
The list has a track record of picking music's next big things, from Adele to The Last Dinner Party.
Inside South Africa's 'ruthless' gang-controlled gold mines
Illegal miners live dangerously, but make roaring profits selling gold on the black-market.
Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no
In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.
Man City urged to ditch footballer embroiled in cash row
Ex-Man City and Wales player Natasha Harding faces allegations she took money she did not return.
Girl left near death after being drugged by mother
The woman was arrested after a urine test on her daughter found ibuprofen, which had not been prescribed.
Google told to sell browser Chrome to end dominance of online search
The tech giant is resisting fiercely, calling the proposal "wildly overbroad" and claiming it will hurt consumers.
Defence secretary to seek 'missing' nuclear test records
Men who witnessed nuclear tests in the 1950s are demanding answers over alleged secret monitoring programme.
Primary school pupil suspensions in England double in a decade
Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.
Three water firms blocked from using customer money for bonuses
The regulator Ofwat's new powers prevent bonuses being funded from customer bills.
Milhouse voice actress retires from The Simpsons
Pamela Hayden also voiced Ned Flanders' sons Rod and Todd and school bully Jimbo Jones.
Sara Sharif suffered daily living hell, jury told
Sara's death happened amid a "culture of violence" that was "normalised" at home, a court hears.
Son of IRA murder victim calls Disney drama 'horrendous'
The drama, aired on Disney+ in the UK, depicts the lives of several people during The Troubles.
Ferries saga ship Glen Sannox finally delivered
The dual-fuel ferry is handed over, seven years to the day since it was launched by Nicola Sturgeon.
Pie fortune heir guilty of best friend's murder
Dylan Thomas, who had also tried to scale the Buckingham Palace fence, stabbed his friend 37 times.
Bournemouth Echo
Dentist's check-up leads to early cancer diagnosis: MP calls for dentistry reform
A CANCER patient, whose early diagnosis was thanks to a routine dental check-up, has emphasised the need for accessible NHS dentistry.
'People don't feel they can influence decisions' during consultations, admits BCP
THE way in which BCP Council conducts and acts on consultation feedback was put under the microscope at a meeting.
'Unfair' funding of Dorset Police criticised by senior figures
FRESH calls have been made to change the “unfair” funding formula around policing.
Teens broke into elderly people’s home in middle of the night
TEENAGERS broke into elderly people’s home before fleeing in the middle of the night, a court heard.
Sharp rise in foodbank use reported across BCP
A FOODBANK in Bournemouth has reported a sharp increase in the number of people seeking emergency food support.
MP to lobby government over controversial rail crossing plan
A DORSET MP has taken up the controversial issue of a pedestrian crossing on the rail lines at Wareham.
Care home improves CQC rating after requiring improvements
A CARE home in Poole has received a 'Good' rating by the Care Quality Commission.
Birds of Poole Harbour reflect on 'historic' year with ospreys
Birds of Poole Harbour is a non-profit organisation dedicated to boosting the profile of bird conservation, observation and education across the harbour.
BCP loses a fifth of ATMs since 2021
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has lost a fifth of ATMs in three years, new analysis shows.
New digital hedgehog adoption from Dorset Wildlife Trust
DORSET Wildlife Trust is inviting people to ‘shop for wildlife’ this Christmas.
Chain ferry out of service 60 minutes after relaunch
We're experiencing some post-refit teething issues, so have had to temporarily suspend the ferry service. We're working as quickly as we can to fix the problem and will provide an update as soon as we can. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Chaos as Dorset's roads struggle to cope with snowfall
Dorset's roads struggled to cope with Thursday morning’s snowfall.
LISTED: 25 schools closed or partially closed across Dorset
THE following schools are closed or partially closed today due to the snowfall.
Ringwood Road work postponed again due to snowfall
ROADWORKS due to take place in Ringwood Road on Thursday have been postponed for a second time.
Couple's shock in finding mummified cat during home revamp
A couple had a shock when renovating an eighteenth-century cottage in Milton Abbas - they found a mummified cat in the roof
Snow alert extended and fresh ice warning issued for BCP
A WEATHER warning for snow has been extended across east Dorset and a fresh warning for ice has been issued for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
LIVE: Road closures, crashes and chaos as snow hits county
Several road closures are in place across the county
Snow falls across Dorset as BCP suffers cold snap
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have yet to see snow but temperatures remain very cold
PHOTOS: Bin lorry fire outside restaurant
FIREFIGHTERS had to put out a bin lorry that was on fire in Christchurch.
PICTURES: Snow falls on Dorset 'most widespread since 2018'
Snow fell across the county in what is believed to be the most widespread since 2018.
Sandbanks chain ferry to resume service this afternoon
Sandbanks chain ferry will be back in action this afternoon.
Urgent appeal to find teenager who left address during the night
An urgent appeal has been launched to find a missing teenager from Gillingham.
Storm to bring heavy rain and strong winds to BCP, Met Office warns
A storm could bring disruption and flooding to Dorset this weekend, the Met Office has warned.
Council leader defends commitment to climate change
DORSET Council leader Nick Ireland has defended the authority’s commitment to tackling climate change.
Council's levels of financial reserves 'raising alarm bells'
COULD Dorset’s council tax for next year rise by the maximum amount?
WATCH: Flames spout from people carrier 'abandoned' in road
FLAMES spouted from the bonnet of a car during the Thursday morning commute.
Plans to repurpose children’s centre buildings to 'offer improved services'
FAMILIES across Dorset are being asked to share their views to help shape an offer of improved support delivered through Family Hubs.
Cost of buying a house in New Forest 'shocking'
A councillor has told of his shock that an average home in the New Forest cost more than half a million pounds.
New affordable apartments in countryside are unveiled
DORSET Council has announced a collaboration with a luxury home developer through a Government backed scheme.
REVIEW: Pride & Prejudice (Sort of) at Lighthouse Poole
Jane Austen’s beloved novel was somehow turned into a witty, modern and irreverent retelling on stage – and I could not stop laughing.
Theatre technicians nominated for top award
THEATRE technicians at the Lighthouse Poole have been nominated in the Original Music Awards.
Care home raises funds for Children in Need
A POOLE care home welcomed Pudsey Bear to residents as part of a “memorable experience” to fundraise for Children in Need.
Craft party business marks ten years 'bringing joy'
A CRAFT party business is celebrating its tenth anniversary.
Dorset farm shop with 'impressive variety' named among the best in the UK
Pamphill Dairy in Wimborne, Dorset, has been named among the best farm shops to visit in the UK
Bournemouth student representing England at Visually Impaired Ashes
Bournemouth University student is representing England at Visually Impaired Ashes.
6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever homes
The RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood, Dorset has many pets, such as cats and dogs, looking for new homes
Museum’s 90s nostalgia exhibition opens in Wimborne
A new 90’s nostalgia exhibition is coming to Wimborne.
Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost but missing out - how to apply
Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will increase by 1.7 per cent next April
'Do not eat': Lidl apology to shoppers and recall over pieces of copper in food
Lidl shoppers who have purchased the products have been issued a “do not eat” warning by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)
Track and train join forces to tackle leaf fall this autumn
A new initiative between Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) has introduced a sand application system to improve rail safety this autumn.
BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair coming to the New Forest
Applications have opened for the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair Beautiful Borders competition
Ofwat blocks water companies from paying bosses £6.8m bonuses with customer cash
Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, were directly blocked from allowing customers to pay £1.55 million of bonuses.
Government
Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) Bill
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to issue guidance about the application of the criminal law in respect of the administration of pain relief by healthcare professionals to people who are terminally ill; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the build-up ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend.
GALLERY: RB reveal special glitter-inspired livery for Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend
RB have become the latest team to unveil a one-off livery for this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix with Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson set to run a glitter-inspired colour scheme on their VCARB01.
Hamilton admits he ‘didn’t want to come back’ after Brazil struggles as he looks ahead to final three races at Mercedes
Outgoing Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has opened up about his raw emotions following a difficult Sao Paulo Grand Prix weekend, with the seven-time world champion initially left feeling like “I didn’t really want to come back”.
‘I’ve been here before’ – Magnussen relaxed about future as he aims to end latest Haas stint on a high
Kevin Magnussen has vowed to take as much enjoyment as possible from the final three races of the 2024 season, with the Dane’s latest stint at Haas – and on the Formula 1 grid – coming to an end.
Lawson shares when he expects to have ‘clearer picture’ over F1 future with RB yet to confirm full 2025 line-up
Liam Lawson has insisted that his focus is on the here and now, and extracting the maximum from each Grand Prix weekend, rather than spending time thinking about whether or not he will keep his place at RB next season.
'They’re all very pumped up' – Alpine re-energised by double Brazil podium as P6 fight heats up in Las Vegas
Pierre Gasly says Alpine is “pumped up” after its double podium finish at the São Paulo Grand Prix as the team targets holding on to sixth place in the constructors’ championship.
WEEKEND WARM-UP: An electrifying constructors' fight and Verstappen's title quest – the F1 grid prepares to light up Las Vegas
Formula 1 is back for a nail-biting triple header to round off an historic season, with plenty of talking points doing the rounds in the Las Vegas paddock after a three-week break – and F1 TV's Weekend Warm-Up team are ready to dissect them all.
LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX – Read the all-new digital race programme here
Check out the digital race programme for this weekend's Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024.
‘There’s plenty to race for still’ – Verstappen targets Las Vegas victory as he hunts down his fourth title
After an awe-inspiring victory last time out in Brazil, Max Verstappen is determined that the momentum could propel him and Red Bull to another race win, thereby sealing his fourth world championship.
FIA Wednesday press conference – Las Vegas
The drivers face the press ahead of the 2024 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend.
PADDOCK INSIDER: Verstappen eyeing his fourth title and a mighty constructors' battle – it's game on in Las Vegas
There’s plenty on the line as Formula 1 rolled into Sin City for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with reigning world champion Max Verstappen on the verge of making it four titles on the bounce and McLaren facing stiff competition from Ferrari to take their first constructor’s championship since way back in 1998.
Las Vegas Strip Circuit ‘more Ferrari than McLaren’ says Sainz as team target constructors’ glory
Ferrari drivers Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc have assessed their chances of closing the gap to constructors’ rivals McLaren in the upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix – with the Scuderia just 36 points adrift of McLaren in the title fight, with three rounds to go.
‘At least I know now’ – Bottas reflects on losing Kick Sauber seat for 2025 after finding himself in ‘unlucky situation’
Valtteri Bottas has publicly spoken for the first time about the news that Kick Sauber have chosen to replace him for 2025, with the Finn stressing “life goes on” as he ponders what’s next in his career.
‘I have what it takes’ – Norris explains what he’s learned through 2024 after ‘tough realisation’ in title battle with Verstappen
Lando Norris has admitted the days that followed the Sao Paulo Grand Prix were “pretty demoralising” given the points swing in Max Verstappen’s favour, but the McLaren driver is nonetheless taking the positives from his unexpected 2024 title challenge.
Windows Central
I enjoyed the earliest hours of STALKER 2 a lot more once I learned how to earn money and trade — here's what you should do
Surviving the Zone isn't easy without tickets. Here's how you can make money and trade in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
On launch day, STALKER 2 is flying up the Steam charts as Microsoft Flight Simulator nosedives
GSC Game World's STALKER 2 has had quite an explosive launch so far, but this week's other new Xbox exclusive Microsoft Flight Simulator is making headlines for far less desirable reasons.
Signal, the secure messenger, finally joins the Arm64 club for Windows 11
One of the most popular secure messenging apps just released an update that delivers support for Windows PCs running Arm-based processors like the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite found in Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 and Surface Pro 11.
You won't survive in STALKER 2 unless you know how to repair and maintain your gear — here's what you have to do
If you don't have good equipment, you won't make it in the Zone. Here's how to repair and maintain your gear in STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
The best early game STALKER 2 weapon, armor, and artifact carried me through 30+ hours of playtime — here's where I found them
Looking for the best early game STALKER 2 gear? Don't miss this fantastic weapon, suit of armor, and artifact.
Rejoice Xbox players for the popular, free-to-play RPG 'Genshin Impact' is finally available to download and play on Xbox
After many years of waiting, HoYoverse's popular 'Gacha' RPG, Genshin Impact is now playable on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Cloud Gaming. In addition, the Xbox port has some special bonus items for Xbox players and Xbox Game Pass members.
Leveling up in Black Ops 6 already takes an age, but the developers seem obsessed with making the grind take as long as possible
The level grind in Black Ops 6 takes an eternity for most players, but the developers seem obsessed with ensuring it takes as long as possible.
For the love of The Zone, play STALKER 2 with Ukrainian voice acting — I promise, it's so much better
STALKER 2 is finally here, but its English voice acting leaves a lot to be desired. Trust me: you should play in Ukrainian.
After years of waiting, Xbox Cloud Gaming's "Stream Your Own Game" feature is going live today. Here's the list of 50 games available to buy and stream in the initial first wave.
Finally, after years of waiting, you can now play (some of) your Xbox games on Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Get ready to visit IRL Minecraft with two official theme parks announced for US and UK as part of $110 million deal with Merlin Entertainment
Minecraft is about to step off the screen and into the real world with two new theme parks announced in $110 million deal with Merlin Entertainment
Playing STALKER 2 on gaming handhelds has reminded me (once again) that ROG Ally is superior to Steam Deck — Here's why
Steam Deck might be popular, but it's inferior to ROG Ally. Here's why.
This early Black Friday deal is the cheapest way to grab an Xbox Series X that stands out from the crowd
Best Buy has knocked $50 off the Xbox Series X Digital Edition, meaning you can grab Microsoft's highest-end console for under $400.
Best Buy just made HP's OmniBook X one of the cheapest Copilot+ PCs ever, and it has a 1TB SSD
HP's flagship OmniBook X Copilot+ PC is easy to recommend at full price, but a $400 discount at Best Buy drops it to a new low. If you want to try out a Snapdragon X Elite and AI tools in Windows 11, you can save a lot of money with this thin and light laptop.
My second preview proved I'm going to love Avowed, but I wonder how many won't feel the same
I was given the opportunity to play Obsidian Entertainment's upcoming Avowed again, this time the opening hours, and came away impressed with what I saw.
This early Black Friday 45% discount for the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a great option for those wishing to try out Xbox Cloud Gaming before buying an Xbox
Upgrade your TV with access to Xbox Cloud Gaming, Netflix, Disney+ and many more apps with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max, which is currently enjoying an early Black Friday deal that has reduced its MSRP by 45%.
"This is not the launch experience we want for our players and want to apologize to the community": Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches to 'mostly negative' reviews
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launched with great anticipation but has faced significant backlash due to widespread technical issues, leading to mostly negative Steam reviews.
You already know if you need Adobe Creative Cloud — grab it now for 50% off
Adobe Creative Cloud is half price for Black Friday, making it the best bargain available for creators.
Laffgaff
Who played the titular role in the 1959 movie Ben-Hur?
Charlton Heston.
Lie Spotting Animal
What do you call an animal that knows if you're lying? Sea lion.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #24.47: Kernel 6.12, Using Conky, Benchmarking Linux, New AnduinOS Distro and More
A new distro with a strange fascination with Windows looks, among other Linux stuff.
Customizing Hyprland to Your Liking
Got Hyprland? Let's see how to configure and customize it.
Install and Configure Waybar in Hyprland
Take your Hyprland experience to the next level with Waybar.