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Video shows moment Magdeburg suspect is arrested
Footage from German broadcaster MDR shows police confronting a man lying on the floor by a car.
US House votes to avert government shutdown
The bill must now be passed by the Senate and signed by President Biden, otherwise government services begin to shutter.
Five unanswered questions from the Pelicot trial
Although the Pelicot trial is over, some questions remain over the case that shook France.
From Beyoncé awards snub to Brat summer: This year's biggest cultural moments
Beyonce sang country and western while Charli XCX's turned the summer slime green with her album Brat.
One woman's 56-year fight to free her innocent brother from death sentence
Hideko Hakamata spent decades fighting to save her brother: the world's longest-serving death row inmate.
What are royal Christmas cards trying to tell us?
The hidden messages and memories in the annual round of cards sent out by the Royal Family.
Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service
It's another sign the industry is moving away from owning games - some fear that means gamers having to "shell out more."
Ros Atkins On... Four reasons why the relationship between the UK and China is strained
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how relations between the UK and China became so strained.
Strong wind warning as Christmas getaway continues
Disruption is expected on the roads, with Met Office yellow warnings announced for parts of the UK.
Trump campaign adviser calls new UK ambassador a 'moron'
Lord Peter Mandelson will be the UK's next ambassador to the US, an appointment he describes as "a great honour".
Wham! are Christmas number one for a second time
Last Christmas tops the festive chart for a second year running, but Band Aid misses the top 10.
The drug-trafficking Rio gangsters who see themselves as God's 'soldiers of crime'
Brazilian narco gangs say they are taking territory for Jesus, and are barring other faiths from the favelas.
The Papers: Christmas market 'carnage' and 'Return of the family doctor'
Saturday's front pages carry a variety stories including an attack on a German Christmas market.
Faced with turmoil, a defiant Trudeau hangs on - for now
As the longest serving G7 leader, the Canadian prime minister has weathered many storms. But this time might be different.
How to avoid disruption during this year's Christmas getaway
Some 14 million drivers are expected to hit the road in the last weekend before Christmas, according to the RAC.
'Barry Island is on the up but it'll never be posh'
Pam hit the roof over Gavin getting married in Stacey's hometown - but has its image changed?
Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry
People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.
Bee-harming pesticides' emergency approvals to end
Planned legal changes will see three neonicotinoid pesticides completely banned from any future use.
'I fear losing the home I've been in for 32 years'
One Collyhurst resident says "they'll have to drag me out of here before I give this home up".
Waspi women refused payouts - but what other compensation bills are looming?
Billions have been earmarked for victims of the Post Office and infected blood scandals.
Watch: Relatives of inmates attempt to break into Mexican prison
The BBC's Will Grant looks at unrest in which seven people died, leading to family members attempting to break inside to check on their relatives.
Sue Gray among 30 new Labour peers appointed to House of Lords
Sue Gray will join the House of Lords two months after she left her role as the PM's chief of staff.
How much is the winter fuel payment and who can still get it?
Government plans to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities.
Warriors, water and a white horse: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.
Who is the suspect? What we know so far about Magdeburg market attack
The attack killed five people, including a nine-year-old child, and left more than 200 injured.
Chris Packham and Caroline Lucas quit RSPCA over abattoir cruelty claims
The TV presenter and ex-Green MP quit after an investigation into some of the charity's approved abattoirs.
Thousands celebrate winter solstice at historic sites
Crowds gather to watch the sunrise over spiritual sites in Wiltshire and Somerset.
Just Stop Oil activist, 77, sent back to jail over ankle tag issue
Gaie Delap was unable to wear an electronic tag due to health problems.
Inside the abandoned homes of Assad's ruthless enforcers
Jamil Hassan, referred to as "the butcher" by people who lived on his street, is among the senior regime figures who have fled with their families.
Five unanswered questions from the Pelicot trial
Although the Pelicot trial is over, some questions remain over the case that shook France.
What are royal Christmas cards trying to tell us?
The hidden messages and memories in the annual round of cards sent out by the Royal Family.
Can you remember these 2024 culture moments?
Beyoncé's award snub, Zendaya's method dressing, and an unfortunate payslip mix-up between actors - these are the year's most memorable moments.
Houthi missile strike injures more than a dozen in Tel Aviv
The Israeli military said attempts to shoot down a projectile launched from Yemen had been unsuccessful and that it had landed in a public park.
Faced with turmoil, a defiant Trudeau hangs on - for now
As the longest serving G7 leader, the Canadian prime minister has weathered many storms. But this time might be different.
Timelapse shows winter solstice sunrise at Stonehenge
Crowds gathered at Stonehenge on Saturday morning to mark the annual winter solstice.
One woman's 56-year fight to free her innocent brother from death sentence
Hideko Hakamata spent decades fighting to save her brother: the world's longest-serving death row inmate.
Family left 'in tears' after Sikh man's beard cut
The man's family say "everyone's belief systems need to be respected".
The drug-trafficking Rio gangsters who see themselves as God's 'soldiers of crime'
Brazilian narco gangs say they are taking territory for Jesus, and are barring other faiths from the favelas.
How a tiny village grew into a huge luxury destination
From sticky toffee pudding to three Michelin-starred dining, a Lake District hamlet turns hotspot.
Bournemouth Echo
The best and worst rated Netflix Christmas films to tuck into this festive season
From The Holiday to Klaus, these are the best and worst-rated Christmas films on Netflix.
"Joy" as popular seafront venue to stay - casting extra doubt on council alternative
Popular seafront bar and restaurant SOBO Beach will remain in place until at least October 2026.
'The kill-joy council won’t even fund a Christmas tree'
Kinson residents ‘disgusted’ by the lack of Christmas lights this year.
BCP receives £7 million boost to fill pot holes and repair roads
ROADS in the BCP area will benefit from a £7 million investment.
Cheapest petrol stations in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole this Christmas
As we prepare to go and see loved ones this Christmas break, many of us will be thinking about travelling across either across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole or the country in our cars.
Rescheduled roadworks has been delayed second time, council says
Roadworks to improve a junction at Upton Country Park have been delayed once again.
In The Dock: Woman assaulted people while stealing beauty products among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Dog's legacy lives on through Poole pet food business
A raw pet food business is the Daily Echo's Trader of the Week.
Terras 'a sleeping giant' - Feeney talks staying up and winning philosophy
Warren Feeney has been speaking about Weymouth's chances of staying and his footballing philosophy after being announced as the club's new manager
Christmas events and opening times at The Dolphin in Poole
Here is a round up of The Dolphin's opening times over Christmas and new year, with some additional events that are being held.
"We are very lucky that our children are so wonderful"
An Outstanding Ofsted result was given to a childminders in Bournemouth for their hard work.
Bournemouth residents and market traders excited for Christmas
The countdown to Christmas is officially on.
Talks to be held over flooding of park homes
Talks could be held between Dorset Council and the Environment Agency over flooding problems at a park home site in Ferndown.
More than 69,500 drivers caught speeding or running red lights in Dorset this year
Police say they detected over 69,500 offences where drivers were caught speeding or driving through red lights in 2024.
Supermarket's donations to help families this Christmas
The gifts come as part of the store's partnership with four TEACH Trust schools: Ad Astra Infant School, Haymoor Junior School, Canford Heath Infant School and Canford Heath Junior School.
Bournemouth great-grandmother celebrates 105th birthday
The celebration featured cupcakes, tea and balloons, with a birthday card from King Charles and the Queen Consort taking pride of place.
Wimborne museum appeals for unwanted Christmas gifts
The funds raised also support community engagement programmes, including the Reminiscence Outreach programme for people living with dementia.
New Forest businesses celebrated in awards ceremony
More than 260 business representatives gathered to celebrate their successes at an annual awards ceremony.
Christmas opening hours at UK supermarkets including Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Asda
These are the Christmas opening times at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, M&S, Lidl and Sainsbury's
'Bournemouth Christmas market should be in the gardens'
ONCE again I visit Bournemouth and try and make my way down to the Square and up towards to the Triangle.
New pelvic floor treatment launched in Christchurch
The treatment is also said to be helpful for men recovering from prostate surgery.
REVIEW: Jack and the Beanstalk, Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
This show promised to be a giant of a panto and it was HUGE!
More than 100 students to perform Frozen the Musical
They were chosen ahead of hundreds of other schools in the United Kingdom of Frozen: Love is an Open Door competition, run by Music Theatre International and Disney Theatrical Group.
Southern Water to issue nearly £10m in compensation as boss admits: 'We failed'
Southern Water will pay customers close to £10m in compensation after a mass water outage left thousands of homes without water across Hampshire
'Avoid the area' - Emergency services close section of A35
Fire crews from Dorchester and Weymouth have also been called to this crash.
Chris Packham quits RSPCA in light of animal cruelty claims
Wildlife TV presenter and conservationist Chris Packham has resigned as president of the RSPCA after an investigation made allegations of animal cruelty at some of the charity’s approved abattoirs
Do you know them? CCTV bid after swing chair stolen
Officers are investigating after garden furniture was stolen from a property in Hampshire.
Hour-by-hour forecast following weather warning for Dorset
AFTER A stormy month, the days before Christmas are set to be grey and cold.
'Heartbreaking Christmas tale turning into a warm tale and legacy of love'
I would like to write to all of our local family and friends in Ringwood and Dorset to send out a heartfelt thank you for the kind love and support they have shown my dear school friend Victoria Good in the lead up to Christmas.
Corfe Castle open its doors for all to see 'magical' event
Guests could also toast marshmallows by fire pits during the historic event.
Formula 1
END OF YEAR REPORT: Mercedes – An inconsistent season and a bittersweet farewell for Hamilton
Mercedes were already in the headlines prior to the 2024 season getting under way following the bombshell news that Lewis Hamilton would depart for Ferrari in 2025. Any hopes of providing the seven-time world champion with a stronger car for his final outing looked to have fallen short in the early stages – and while the team enjoyed a mid-season winning streak, the W15’s inconsistencies resulted in an up and down campaign. Here’s the Silver Arrows’ end of year report…
REVEALED: The F1 team bosses choose their top 10 drivers of 2024
Max Verstappen has been voted driver of the year for the fourth successive year by Formula 1’s team principals in our annual poll after his clinched his fourth title in 2024.
Windows Central
Qualcomm scores BIG win against Arm, can continue to sell Snapdragon X chips for PCs
Arm's lawsuit against Qualcomm seemingly has failed as the latter was not found guilty of using Arm's tech without a proper license. However, the actual fate between the two companies remains unknown.
OpenAI launches next-gen reasoning models with "incredible" coding capabilities
OpenAI announced its new flagship o3 model as a successor to its o1 reasoning model. It also sports incredible coding capabilities and is up to three times better at handling tasks and answering complex queries.
Qualcomm CEO brazenly thought Nuvia chip deal could save $1.4 billion in fees to Arm
During the Arm vs. Qualcomm court case, Qualcomm's CEO shared how the decision to purchase Nuvia for $1.4 billion was justified to the board.
Xbox has a new "VP of next-gen" and they'll be at CES alongside Lenovo ... but what could it mean for Xbox's future?
Xbox's Jason Ronald, VP of next generation, is appearing with Lenovo at CES 2025. What does it mean for the future of Xbox?
HP's most premium 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC is a phenomenal laptop — if only HP would dial back on the bloatware
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 takes over for the iconic Spectre x360 convertible laptop, except now it's thinner, lighter, lasts longer, and boasts more AI features.
With Astro Bot winning Game of the Year, Microsoft and Xbox need to start reinvesting in their platforming games
Xbox doesn't really currently have an "all-ages" platformer like Astro Bot, but it could revive a character from one of its many classic series.
Predicting the (actually very exciting) future of next gen Xbox hardware
An analyst recently said that next gen, only either Xbox or PlayStation will survive as a console manufacturer. Here's why that's silly.
Laffgaff
What Charles Dickens ghost story was first published on 19th December 1843?
A Christmas Carol.
Dog Biscuits
What are dog biscuits made out of? Collie flour.