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Five words that changed the Sara Sharif murder trial
A dramatic admission by Sara's father left jurors open-mouthed and a courtroom shocked.
Rural Kent on the frontline of PM's battle to build
Keir Starmer has vowed to beat building "blockers" but can he override stiff local resistance?
Watch: BBC's Jeremy Bowen sees crowd surge after Assad henchman execution rumours
The BBC sees a crowd surge in Damascus as rumours spread that a hated Assad henchman is about to be executed.
Woman says struck-off sex GP tried to 'choke' her
A woman says Thomas Plimmer became aggressive during sex and later sent her obscene photos.
Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths
For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.
Taking on the GCHQ Christmas challenge? These experts can help
This year's challenge once again requires a mix of puzzle-solving techniques.
Star luxury property brokers charged with sex trafficking
Alexander brothers are accused of drugging, assaulting and raping dozens of women over more than a decade
FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign before Trump takes office
Wray, who incurred Donald Trump's ire, said quitting was "the best way to avoid dragging the bureau deeper into the fray".
Banned LGBT military veterans to get up to £70,000 in compensation
Ministers will announce that veterans can apply to have their rank restored and discharge reason amended.
Riot-hit library lights up in march to mark relaunch
A special lantern parade marks the reopening of Spellow Library, which was set on fire during riots.
Met Police civilian staff vote for strike action
The PCS union say it is the first time Met Police employees have ever voted for industrial action.
Inside Sara Sharif's life of violence and torture
The 10-year-old was sassy, bubbly and dreamed of being on X Factor, but behind closed doors she was brutally beaten. Why could no-one save her?
Sara Sharif's father and stepmother guilty of murder after 'horrific suffering'
The 10-year-old's body was found with dozens of injuries at the family’s home in Surrey last year.
'No comment': Police release interview videos of father, stepmother and uncle
Sara's father and stepmother were found guilty of murder. Her uncle was found guilty of causing or allowing the death of a child.
The Papers: 'Sara was failed' and 10,000 civil service jobs to be axed
Convictions over the death of Sara Sharif and a new drive for government efficiency lead the papers.
How Luigi Mangione's legal defence could take shape
Police believe forensic and ballistic evidence ties the suspect to insurance CEO Brian Thompson's killing.
Russian ships move from Syria base amid doubts over future
Satellite images show Russian ships off the Syrian coast, as Moscow mulls its military future after Bashar al-Assad's fall.
Syrian asylum seekers 'terrified' after UK claims paused
The UK government says it is assessing the situation in Syria after the Assad regime's collapse.
Mystery drones not from Iranian 'mothership' - Pentagon
Dozens of drone sightings have been reported over New Jersey, so far leaving the FBI baffled.
S Korea's President Yoon vows to 'fight to the end'
President Yoon Suk Yeol said that he declared martial law to protect the country's democracy.
Hawaiian woman found safe after vanishing in LA
Her disappearance sparked conspiracies online before police declared she had "voluntarily" gone missing.
WhatsApp and Instagram restored after Meta outages
Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook on Wednesday evening and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to Downdetector.
PinkNews boss suspended from NHS job after BBC investigation
The BBC heard claims Dr Anthony James kissed and touched a younger PinkNews colleague at a party.
Elon Musk's Tesla lobbied UK to charge petrol drivers more
Musk's firm backed the government's green stance, despite its maverick chief executive's social media attacks.
Rural Kent on the frontline of PM's battle to build
Keir Starmer has vowed to beat building "blockers" but can he override stiff local resistance?
Scotland to follow UK under-18 puberty blocker ban
The temporary ban on drugs being given to under-18s questioning their gender identity had already been extended twice.
Which roads have seen most 20mph limit offences?
There are hotspots for roads which have seen the most 20mph offences in Wales - where are they?
'I just want somewhere I can call home for my children'
Two parents speak to BBC News NI about their struggles at finding accommodation after becoming homeless.
Housing plans not war on rural England, says minister
Matthew Pennycook says development will be focused on areas where housing is least affordable.
Body found in search for rugby star missing in flood
Police believe Tom Voyce tried to cross a flooded ford and his car was pulled along by the current.
Questions must be answered over Sara murder, PM says
It follows calls to change the law so children like Sara Sharif, suspected to be victims of abuse, cannot be home-schooled.
US man found wandering near Damascus after months in Syrian prison
Mr Timmerman told CBS that he was detained upon entering Syria seven months ago.
Watch: Jeremy Bowen returns to Assad's presidential palace
The BBC's international editor returns to Bashar al-Assad's presidential palace, where he interviewed him in 2015.
Where next for Iran now that its 'Axis of Resistance' is shattered
The toppling of Bashar al-Assad has major consequences for Iran
Starmer defends sandwiches as Badenoch says they are 'not real food'
The Conservative leader says sandwiches are "not real food" while the PM says they are a British institution.
Europe tries to boost economy as Trump presidency looms
The European economy is going to have a tough few years, if new forecasts are correct.
Man who tried to torch asylum hotel in summer riots jailed for nine years
Levi Fishlock and others spread "a hateful message of violence and racism", a court hears.
Donald Trump named Time Person of the Year again
The Republican president-elect also won the award in 2016 after he first won the presidency.
Let me go home, says teenager held in Dubai after holiday romance
Marcus Fakana was sentenced to one year in prison over a sexual relationship with a British girl.
Shopkeeper tracks down mum who stole Jellycat toys to sell on Vinted
Retailers estimate three in five shoplifted items end up being sold online.
Five words that changed the Sara Sharif murder trial
A dramatic admission by Sara's father left jurors open-mouthed and a courtroom shocked.
Where does the government want 1.5 million new homes?
The government wants 370,000 new homes built in England each year to tackle a housing shortage.
Moment of relief as Romania and Bulgaria join EU border-free zone
Seventeen years after joining the EU, the two countries are given the green light to join the Schengen zone.
How Luigi Mangione's legal defence could take shape
Police believe forensic and ballistic evidence ties the suspect to insurance CEO Brian Thompson's killing.
What's behind car finance mis-selling complaints?
The Supreme Court will make a key decision which could unlock compensation for millions of motorists.
First final compensation in blood scandal due in days
Ten people have been offered a settlement worth over £13m in total.
Parents who caused death of buried boy jailed
Abiyah Yasharahyalah, three, had a "catalogue of injury and disease" when he died, a judge says.
Rape inquiry linked by Swedish media to Mbappé closed
Authorities said there was not enough evidence to pursue the investigation into the alleged Stockholm attack.
Record court backlog as victims wait years for justice
In some cases, victims reporting serious crimes such as rape won't see suspects tried for four years.
Plans for energy tariffs with no standing charges
Energy firms will be forced to offer the new tariffs under a proposed shake-up of bills by the regulator.
Indian teen becomes youngest world chess champion
Gukesh Dommaraju defeated defending chess champion Ding Liren of China in a nail-biter final game.
Body found in search for former England rugby player Voyce
Police believe Tom Voyce tried to cross a flooded ford and his car was pulled along by the current.
Bournemouth Echo
Council cabinet agree to buy harbourside 12-storey block of flats
BCP Council’s cabinet has agreed to buy a 12-storey block of flats in Poole town centre.
Tower Park bosses tease new arrival after Cineworld closes in new year
Tower Park bosses have teased they may have operators lined up to replace Cineworld once it closes in the new year.
Care home chief warns of 'catastrophic consequences' in latest budget row
THE chief executive of a care home has asked Dorset’s MPs to demand the government freezes the existing national insurance threshold and rates for the care sector.
Councillors to decide on proposed pay rise 'at better time'
Councillors have agreed to decide on their proposed £172k payment rise “at a better time”.
MP calls for 'urgent' Wessex Water action - but firm disputes claims
Tom Hayes has joined calls for “urgent” action from Wessex Water to help get the River Stour cleaned up.
Inquest opens into woman who died on bypass revealing medical cause of death
A WOMAN who died on the Upton Bypass died of multiple injuries, a coroner’s court heard.
Diver who went missing day after 20th birthday in July still not found
A diver who went missing at sea over the summer has still not been found, an inquest heard.
In The Dock: Woman to pay £900 after 'dangerous dog' caused injury among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Roberta Boutique devastated after theft of goods worth thousands
A town centre boutique say they are ‘heartbroken’ after thousands of pounds worth of goods was stolen from them.
Wimborne Christmas advert receives over 50,000 views in one day
A Wimborne Christmas advert that was made to drive high street awareness has received over 50,000 views in one day.
School children pack 50 shoeboxes to send overseas
Students from a school in New Milton have packed and sent off 50 shoeboxes to vulnerable children.
PHOTOS: Rare albino squirrels spotted in BCP
Very rare albino squirrels have been spotted in Dorset.
Experts say murder accused 'likely to be seafront attacker', court heard
Experts said a man facing trial for murder and attempted murder is likely to be the attacker on the seafront, a court heard.
'Murder' victim died after being stabbed 10 times on Bournemouth beach
A woman, 34, died after sustaining 10 knife wounds on a Bournemouth beach. Nasen Saadi, 20 and of Croydon, is accused of killing the woman, and attempting to murder her friend. The trial continues at Winchester Crown Court.
'Aggressive' man threatened young people who were dancing
Officers have released the CCTV image of an "aggressive" man who threatened a group of young people at Castlepoint shopping centre.
Tower Park bosses tease new arrival after Cineworld closes in new year
Tower Park bosses have teased they may have operators lined up to replace Cineworld once it closes in the new year.
700-year-old church to be saved from 'collapse'
A 700-year-old Dorset church has received vital funds to help save it from collapsing
Council-owned farmland could be sold off
Dorset Council-owned farmland could be sold – according to the Lib Dem deputy leader, Cllr Richard Biggs.
Mercedes seized by police after being caught without insurance
A Mercedes was taken off the road by police after it was caught driving without insurance.
RECAP: Plumes of smoke seen over Poole during big fire
Plumes of smoke have been seen near the magistrates' court in Poole
Christmas tree recycling scheme returns for fourth year
Children's hospice charity Julia's House is running its Christmas tree recycling scheme again this year.
More BCP children getting recommended exercise than before pandemic
A higher proportion of children in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are getting enough exercise than before the pandemic, new figures show.
'More than 1,000 people in BCP without a home' this Christmas
More than 1,000 people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will spend Christmas without a home, new estimates suggest.
“Criminals don't take a break during the festive season"
Dorset Police are urging residents to protest themselves against fraudsters this Christmas.
Father Christmas to visit Christchurch tonight
Father Christmas will be visiting the Fairmile area this evening as part of a festive route around Christchurch.
'Let Bournemouth go back to its roots'
The letter from Patrick Rigg was interesting.
Police officer who died in plane crash honoured with 'Elizabeth Emblem' from the King
In 1985, detective constable Malcolm Wiltshire of Hampshire Constabulary was involved in a plane crash in Ringwood. He had been on-board taking aerial photographs of the traffic congestion in the town, on market day and both he and the pilot were tragically killed on impact.
6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are looking for loving new homes
The RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood, Dorset has many pets, such as cats and dogs, looking for new homes
Flu warning following 'tidal wave' of new cases as NHS braces for 'quad-demic'
The NHS has warned of a “tidal wave” of flu infections in the last seven days, with a 70 per cent increase in hospital cases in England.
Martin Lewis 'positive' update on £338 a year energy standing charge
Martin Lewis has some good news for customers about the standing charge on the energy price cap
Energy firms told to offer 'zero standing charge' tariffs under Ofgem plans
Martin Lewis, founder of MoneySavingExpert.com, said the best option would be to slash standing charges within the price cap
Government
Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill
A Bill to make provision about sentencing for theft in relation to the theft of tools of trade; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
‘The biggest winner will be F1’ – Horner reveals plans to avenge constructors’ defeat as he predicts ‘massively close’ 2025
Christian Horner is expecting a “massively close” battle to unfold at the front of the field in 2025, with the Red Bull boss admitting that consistency will be crucial as his team look to fight back following their loss of the constructors’ championship.
IN NUMBERS: The incredible statistics behind Verstappen's fourth consecutive title-winning season
Max Verstappen once again added his name to the history books in 2024 by becoming one of an elite group of drivers to win four world championships. While the campaign started in dominant style for Red Bull, Verstappen faced an increased challenge from his rivals as the season progressed – but the Dutchman fought on to secure the title, a feat that brought with it some impressive statistics along the way…
‘It was pretty special’ – Mercedes reveal message that ‘emotional’ Hamilton wrote for Antonelli on driver room wall
Mercedes have shared an insight into how Lewis Hamilton left a special handwritten note for Kimi Antonelli in what will be the rookie’s new driver room, with the seven-time world champion making the gesture after saying an “emotional” goodbye to the room ahead of his exit from the team.
Formula 1 and Pacsun elevate fan fashion through renewed licensing partnership
Formula 1 and Pacsun have announced a multi-year renewal of their licensing agreement that will continue to take the sport’s fashion to new heights.
Red Bull Racing sign Alisha Palmowski for 2025 F1 ACADEMY season
Red Bull Racing have announced that Alisha Palmowski will be representing them on the 2025 F1 ACADEMY grid, with the Briton joining the Red Bull Racing Pepe Jeans Academy Programme.
VOTE: Choose your favourite race of the 2024 season
Vote for your favourite race from the 2024 Formula 1 season.
HINCH'S HEROES: Who impressed IndyCar star James Hinchcliffe in the Abu Dhabi season finale?
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix brought the curtain down on the 2024 season – but which five drivers caught IndyCar winner and F1 TV pundit James Hinchcliffe's eye?
Windows Central
Microsoft Edge edged its way to a boosted 13% market share on ... Pornhub. Windows also increased its load, while Xbox saw a massive 70% drop, handing the job to PlayStation.
Pornhub's all-important year in review reveals evolving browser habits, offering Microsoft's platform a mixed bag. Let's take a deeper dive. It's SFW, I promise.
The Game Awards 2024 LIVE: Winners, Game of the Year, and every new trailer and announcement
The time has come to celebrate 2024's best games with The Game Awards. Here, you'll find live coverage of every winner as they're announced, along with all the latest news from new trailers and reveals.
Xbox Insiders are now getting this highly sought out new feature to test out just in time for the holidays
Are you an Xbox Insider in the alpha or alpha skip-ahead ring with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate? Good news, you can now stream games you own directly to your xbox console via Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Windows 11 PCs and iPhones are about to cozy up and simplify file sharing
Microsoft just began testing a feature that lets you share files between iOS and Windows 11 or Windows 10 through Phone Link and Link to Windows.
Microsoft adds 400 games to its Xbox app on Windows PC, along with this key feature I've wanted for years
A new update for Microsoft's official Xbox app for Windows PC brings hundreds of games, a brand new Home screen, and more.
This Xbox Wireless Controller deal is better than Black Friday, dropping the gamepad to its best price ever
The Xbox Wireless Controller is down to its best price ever, beating out Black Friday deals and any price we saw on Prime Day.
Bethesda's Starfield gets a new Creation bringing DOOM into the Xbox RPG — and it's entirely free
Starfield players can download a new free Creation to celebrate the 31st anniversary of DOOM, bringing in the Slayer's armor, Crucible Blade, and more.
I've been using this Intel-based mini AI PC for the last two weeks of work, and now I absolutely love it
The Geekom GT1 Mega is a fantastic mini PC that's perfect for home, school, or work. It's even capable of video and photo editing.
My favorite backlog game of 2024 just got a gigantic free update and a massive 67% discount
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader just got a gigantic free update filled with over 1,000 gameplay improvements, and a massive 67% discount over at CDKeys for the PC version.
Google reveals the top 10 searched games of 2024 and at least 2 entries will make Nintendo mad
Google has revealed the top 10 most searched games for 2024, with some surprising entries that are sure to raise eyebrows, especially at Nintendo.
"Maybe adding 25 Million iPhones today was more than the stress test simulation" — A compilation of hilarious memes shared about ChatGPT's global outage, including Elon Musk gloating about Grok AI amidst the adversity
Here's a compilation of hilarious memes shared on social media following OpenAI's recent ChatGPT massive outage.
How to launch other apps with the Copilot key on Windows 11
On Windows 11, if you don't have a use for the Copilot key on the keyboard, you can change it to launch other apps, and in this guide, I will explain how to complete this process.
Microsoft is killing another handy Windows 11 feature
Windows 11's "suggested actions" menu will be removed in a future update.
Laffgaff
Who is the god of the underworld and the dead in Greek mythology?
Hades.
Buffalo Payroll
I work in payroll for the Buffalo football team. It's not the most fulfilling job, but hey it pays the Bills.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #24.50: Beautiful Distros, Open Source for Windows, Thunar Tweaks, Hyprpaper and More
Getting into the holiday spirit already