BBC News
Millions urged to stay at home as Storm Darragh hits
A Met Office red weather warning is in force for Wales and south-west England during the potentially life-threatening storm.
S Korea president apologises for martial law declaration
Yoon Suk Yeol says he will not make a second such order as he faces an impeachment vote.
Local rebels take most of key southern Syrian region - reports
It comes as Islamist-led rebels in the north say they have reached the outskirts of the city of Homs.
Syria in maps: Where have anti-Assad rebels taken control?
A visual guide to the latest developments as advancing Syrian fighters set their sights on Damascus.
Killing of insurance CEO reveals simmering anger at US health system
Long-standing frustrations were revealed online after a health insurance executive was shot and killed in New York City.
Influencers selling fake cures for polycystic ovary syndrome
Influencers posing as medical experts are exploiting the lack of easy solutions for PCOS by selling fake cures.
Nightclub opens with strict no-camera rule for smartphones
A new nightclub is opening and introducing a strict no phones on the dancefloor policy.
Baby's inquest finds serious hospital failures after family's £250k battle
The second inquest into Hayden Nguyen's death found he would likely have survived if given the care and support he needed in hospital.
How people are falling in love on climbing walls
Climbers say they didn't start bouldering to find a partner - but it ended up happening along the way.
The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display
For the past four years Anna and Gary Gray have spent their year turning their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.
Kate 'lights up Christmas' and MI5 focuses on 'hostile states'
The Princess of Wales hosting a Christmas carol service and a warning from a spy boss about overseas threats lead the papers.
Hairy Biker Si King: 'Dave and I are best mates in life and death'
The TV chef celebrates the life of his co-star and says their friendship does not just end after Dave's death.
Embattled Macron seeks boost from Notre Dame reopening
With French politics in turmoil, Macron hopes to benefit from the reopening of the cathedral.
'Are we about to repeat history?': Martial law's traumatic legacy in South Korea
President Yoon Suk-yeol's martial law announcement left many Koreans with one thought: not again.
Hats, horses and a Harley: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.
'History made at Dawn Sturgess' rollercoaster inquiry'
Presenters of The Salisbury Poisoning podcast share what it was like reporting on the inquiry.
'I don't know how we'll survive': War-damaged Lebanese businesses face the unknown
Traders and shop-owners lost their livelihoods as a result of destruction from Israeli attacks.
Harassment case against Lizzo dropped
The singer cannot be sued as an individual, a judge has ruled.
Alleged Russian election-meddling in Romania resurrects dark memories
The shock move to annul Romania's election over interference throws any certainty out of the window.
Justin Welby says sorry for hurting abuse survivors in final Lords speech
The Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for causing "further distress" to survivors of the scandal.
Jury awards $300m payout to family of teen who died on Orlando ride
Tyre Sampson fell 30m (98ft) from the ride at ICON Park in Orlando which had no seat belts.
Slapping therapist jailed after woman's death
Hongchi Xiao was charged after the death of Danielle Carr-Gomm at a workshop in 2016.
SNP rediscovers its political confidence with wily Budget
The Scottish government's moves on the two-child benefit cap and winter fuel payments leave Labour facing a dilemma.
Planes wobble at Heathrow while landing in high winds
Storm Darragh's high winds led to challenging conditions for pilots at Heathrow Airport on Saturday morning.
No more Mr Nice Guy for Keir Starmer
The prime minister set out his "plan for change" in a major speech which covered priorities including the economy
Elizabeth line staff member dies following assault
The 61-year-old man died from his injuries and a man has been arrested by British Transport Police.
South Korean president survives impeachment vote
Lawmakers narrowly failed to pass a bill to censure Yoon Suk Yeol after he declared martial law on Tuesday.
Three dead, more feared missing after The Hague flat explosions
Police say a car drove away "at very high speed" shortly after the explosions.
Influencers selling fake cures for polycystic ovary syndrome
Influencers posing as medical experts are exploiting the lack of easy solutions for PCOS by selling fake cures.
Storm Darragh in pictures: Fallen trees, crushed cars and crashing waves
The 90mph winds leaves cars and houses crushed by trees, roads flooded, and thousands without power.
The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display
A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.
Fan travels 10,000 miles to watch Merseyside derby - and the game is called off due to storm
The teenager had flown in from Australia for the game before it was postponed due to Storm Darragh.
9,500kg of cocaine worth £196m headed for Europe found in banana shipment
Authorities say the shipment, hidden in bananas, was destined for Europe.
TV drama's Norfolk 'Alps' mocked on social media
Viewers do a double take as the famously flat county sprouts a mountain range in a Netflix series.
Hairy Biker Si King: 'Dave and I are best mates in life and death'
The TV chef celebrates the life of his co-star and says their friendship does not just end after Dave's death.
Kate joined by children as she hosts carol service
The Princess of Wales will host a Christmas carol service, in her biggest event of a difficult year.
Rugby star Sinfield completes epic 230 mile run in memory of Rob Burrow
The rugby star ran from Old Trafford to his Saddleworth home on the final leg of his challenge.
Boy, 4, dies after being hit by bus
Police said they were called to High Street in Tipton just before 16:55 GMT on Friday
Ex-school welfare officer jailed for sexual assaults
Nine of the teenagers who brought charges against Neil Beckett were pupils at Lagan College in Belfast.
Gavin & Stacey stars' tribute to Doris before finale
Ruth Jones and Joanna Page have paid tribute to Gavin & Stacey star Margaret John who played next-door neighbour Doris in the hit BBC sitcom.
Bournemouth Echo
REVEALED: The final sale price for Southbourne Crossroads
BCP Council has revealed the final sale price of Southbourne Crossroads – marking an end and a devasting blow to residents who campaigned against the development.
Bournemouth travel firm smashes records over sales weekend
MORE records have been broken at a Bournemouth travel firm.
Plans to relocate Boscombe Post Office
Post Office bosses have unveiled proposals to relocate their Boscombe branch.
In The Dock: Man found with knuckle duster in Bournemouth gardens among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
25-year-old motorcyclist died after fatal crash on bypass
A 25-year-old motorcyclist died at the scene of a fatal crash in Wimborne.
Plans submitted for multimillion-pound flood defence scheme in Poole
Plans for a multimillion-pound flood defence scheme in Poole have been submitted.
New Forest leisure centres set to hike fees and charges
Fees and charges to use council-owned leisure centre facilities across the New Forest are set for an above-inflation increase
If you have one of these 44 surnames you could inherit a fortune in BCP
The Treasury has revealed 44 names from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole that have an unclaimed estate.
Wetherspoon pub to open later from Monday
A WETHERSPOON pub is to open for longer hours from next week.
Call for Dorset nominations for Star Awards for youngsters affected by cancer
here is no judging panel because the charity believes every child diagnosed with cancer deserves special recognition.
Busted singer joins The War of the Worlds Tour coming to Bournemouth
THE War of the Worlds tour is coming to Bournemouth next year with a new cast member.
A-Level results in BCP worse than four years ago
A-level students in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole performed worse this summer than they did in 2020, the first year disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, new figures show.
Forces community means business in Dorset
Businesses and guests celebrated the success of a new initiative to support entrepreneurs within the armed forces community in Dorset.
Handbag appeal launches to support victims of domestic abuse
Drop-off points are now opening for donations of handbags filled with essentials and luxury items to support women who are victims of domestic abuse.
'Sadness over changes to ferry crossing'
I NOTICED that the Echo has not had any articles published relating to the situation with ferries to the Channel Islands.
Drivers who passed before 2015 at risk of £1,000 DVLA fine - how to avoid
Motorists in the UK are being urged to make sure their driving licences have not expired
LIVE: Fallen trees, cancelled events and trains impacted by Storm Darragh
Storm Darragh has hit the BCP area and numerous events have been cancelled
New weather warning issued as Storm Darragh batters BCP
A new weather warning has been issued as Storm Darragh batters the BCP area.
Almost 2000 residents left without power as storm causes outage
ALMOST 2000 residents have been left without power as Storm Darragh causes an electricity outage.
Recycling centres closed across BCP as Storm Darragh hits
RECYCLING centres across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been closed as Storm Darragh hits the county.
Poole reverend says transitioning helped her embrace her Christian faith fully
For Reverend Robyn Golden-Hann, a journey towards searching for her true self lead on the road to discovery of God. Ordained as a Priest in July 2023, Robyn has been serving in Church at Branksome for two years.
Teen who sent cancer support letter to Princess of Wales invited to Westminster
A TEENAGER from Dorset who sent a letter of support amidst the Princess of Wales cancer diagnosis has been invited to Westminster Abbey.
Formula 1
What the teams said – Friday in Abu Dhabi
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday practice at the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix from the Yas Marina Circuit.
F1 ACADEMY: Pulling sweeps all three pole positions in Abu Dhabi
PRACTICE DEBRIEF: Why McLaren are in the box seat for constructors’ glory after strong Friday in Abu Dhabi
Leclerc admits suffering from food poisoning before ‘emotional’ day in Abu Dhabi driving alongside his brother Arthur
Charles Leclerc experienced an “emotional” day as the action got under way at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the Monegasque attempting to bounce back from food poisoning so that he could drive alongside his brother in Free Practice 1 – before then being hit with a grid penalty.
F2: Marti claims maiden victory as Bortoleto extends Championship lead in Yas Marina Sprint
Campos Racing’s Josep María Martí put in an assured performance as he came through from fourth to win the Yas Marina Sprint Race, giving him his first Formula 2 victory.
McLaren drivers aiming to beat Ferrari to constructors’ glory ‘in style’ as Norris leads front row lock-out at Yas Marina
McLaren go in search of their first constructors’ title since 1998 in Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – with the team putting themselves in the box seat to achieve that feat as Lando Norris led Oscar Piastri in a McLaren one-two in qualifying.
Hamilton disheartened by Q1 exit in Abu Dhabi as Wolff apologises for 'inexcusable' and 'idiotic' mistake
Lewis Hamilton was left lamenting what might have been as he qualified a disappointing 18th for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after hitting a bollard in what is his final race weekend competing with Mercedes, with team boss Toto Wolff apologising for an "inexcusable" and "idiotic" mistake.
HIGHLIGHTS: Relive the action from the final qualifying of 2024 in Abu Dhabi as Norris heads McLaren 1-2
Lando Norris gave McLaren the best chance of securing their first constructors’ title since 1998 in qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, claiming his eighth pole of the year, as team mate Oscar Piastri completed a McLaren front row lock-out.
Norris clinches pole position for Abu Dhabi GP ahead of Piastri as McLaren lock out front row
Lando Norris will start from pole position for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the Briton leading team mate Oscar Piastri to secure a McLaren front row lockout on a weekend where the squad are hoping to clinch a long-awaited constructors’ title.
HIGHLIGHTS: Catch the action from Abu Dhabi FP3 as Piastri edges out Norris
Oscar Piastri topped the timesheets in the final practice session for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, edging out his team mate Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton as McLaren continued their strong form at the season finale.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Live coverage of Saturday's qualifying session for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
FP3: Piastri leads Norris and Hamilton during final Abu Dhabi GP practice session
Oscar Piastri has topped the timesheets in third and final practice ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with the Australian leading team mate Lando Norris in a McLaren one-two as the squad aim to seal the constructors’ championship on Sunday.
F1 EXPLAINS: How F1 teams avoid DNFs with Sauber Reliability Engineer Laura Villadelprat
For F1 drivers to have any chance of scoring points, podiums or championships, first they must make it to the chequered flag, making reliability a crucial factor that determines success in the sport.
F1 ACADEMY: Pulling claims record-breaking eighth win in Yas Marina after Lap 1 drama for Chambers
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from final practice for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Live coverage of Saturday's third practice session for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Horner admits early Perez contract extension in 2024 ‘didn’t work’ as Red Bull set for post-Abu Dhabi driver discussions
A decision to “settle” Sergio Perez’s mind by offering him a two-year contact extension early in 2024 “didn’t work”, according to Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner, with the Mexican having endured a miserable run of form ever since that has left his future at the squad in doubt.
Windows Central
Xbox activates a major unexpected feature on Steam that hints at future plans
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle supports Xbox cloud save games on Steam, so could more games be getting support in the future?
Is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PC?
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the first new Indy game on Xbox since 2009, but is it on PC, too?
[UPDATE] Path of Exile 2 launch delayed, here's when you can finally log in
Path of Exile 2 is down for everyone right now as the developers tackle a much-needed upgrade before launch. Here's when to expect the game to go live!
Exclusive report: What's next for Surface in 2025, including a possible 11-inch mini Surface Laptop?
Microsoft aims to bring Copilot+ capabilities to the rest of the active Surface portfolio in 2025. Here's what to expect.
“Clippy is my best friend,” Windows95man drops another banger dedicated to everyone's favorite Office assistant
'Paperclip' is the new track from Windows95man and you can stream it today
Here are the best settings for Path of Exile 2 on Steam Deck (so far)
Learn how to play Path of Exile 2 on Steam Deck with this quick guide to the best settings for performance and visuals. While not yet Steam Deck Verified, Path of Exile 2 is playable with some tweaks.
Laffgaff
Pop singer Rihanna is from what Caribbean country?
Barbados.
Car Designer
I have an archer friend who's been helping design cars. He's good at arrow dynamics.
Itsfoss
Getting Wallpapers Right With Hyprpaper in Hyprland
Time to customize the looks of your Hyprland desktop with wallpapers. Hyprpaper is your friend here.