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'I won £18k in online prize draw - but haven't seen a penny'
The BBC hears from several people left out of pocket by a Yorkshire-based competitions company.
Gavin & Stacey: An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Christmas finale
BBC News goes behind the scenes during the filming of final ever episode and speaks to the whole cast.
Spacecraft attempts closest ever approach to Sun
It will plunge into our star's outer atmosphere to uncover its secrets
On patrol with Kenyan forces inside Haiti's gang warzone
The BBC goes on patrol with the Kenyan officers sent to quell violence in gang-ravaged Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.
Prince William's annus horribilis: What his handling of the crises of 2024 says about his leadership
From cancer battles to an ongoing family fallout, it was a testing year. But it also gave a telling glimpse into his approach to leadership
Consultation launched over petrol car phase-out
The government says it will "restore clarity" for vehicle manufacturers and the charging industry.
Rioter who featured in viral bricking video jailed
Brian Spencer, 40, featured in a viral video of him being hit in the crotch and head by "wayward" bricks during a riot.
Scientists unveil 50,000-year-old baby mammoth remains
"Yana" is the latest pre-historic discovery in a crater in a remote region of Russia.
Four revelations from the House ethics report on Matt Gaetz
The report gives fresh details about the former Florida congressman's alleged payments for sex and drugs.
People seek NHS advice on drinking and breastfeeding at Christmas
Any alcohol that the mother drinks can pass into her breastmilk, the NHS advises.
Former US President Bill Clinton admitted to hospital with fever
The 42nd president is at a Washington DC hospital, and is in "good spirits", according to a spokesman.
No mains power or mobile signal: the valley 'on edge of society'
After a 50-year campaign, families are celebrating their last Christmas relying on generators.
The Papers: Reeves needs 'Christmas miracle' and King's 'message of unity'
Tuesday's headlines focus on the UK economy's growth struggles and the King's Christmas speech.
'I cook my Christmas dinner in five air fryers'
A cookery writer from Kent is ditching her oven to cook a festive feast for 11 of her loved ones.
The US town where it's the law to own a gun
Kennesaw, Georgia became the first American town to require people to own a gun in the 1980s.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni: What you need to know
The feud between Lively and Baldoni is alleged to have started during filming of It Ends With Us.
Teenager who lost legs walking again for Christmas
The promising goalkeeper - badly injured in a car crash - is now "thankful" to be home for good.
Justin Baldoni women's solidarity award rescinded amid allegations
He was accused by his co-star Blake Lively of sexual harassment and lodging a campaign to wreck her reputation.
Morrisons apologises after discount and delivery issues
The supermarket has been advertising cheap deals, including 10p vegetables, ahead of Christmas.
King's Christmas message to come from ornate former hospital chapel
This year's royal Christmas message will be delivered from the Fitzrovia Chapel in central London.
Watch: Cargo ship tips on its side in Turkey
A cargo ship rolls over as it is being loaded at a port in Istanbul in the early hours of Monday morning.
Denmark boosts Greenland defence after Trump repeats desire for US control
The huge package is announced after the president-elect said US ownership of Greenland was a "necessity".
American Airlines resumes flights after technical issue
Flights were suspended for around an hour due to an issue that impacted the systems needed to release its planes.
Protests in Syria over Christmas tree burning
Christians demonstrate to urge Syria's new Islamist leadership to protect minorities.
Morrisons Christmas delays extend to second day
The supermarket says its systems are back to normal after pre-Christmas chaos on Monday.
Mild and dry conditions forecast for Christmas Day
Forecasters say it should be safe to leave the brolly and winter layers at home on Christmas Day.
Person caught in train doors pulled along platform
A passenger’s hand became trapped in the closing doors of a train leaving Ealing Broadway station.
Ex-Abercrombie CEO has dementia and may not be fit for trial, lawyers say
The legal team behind Mike Jeffries, arrested earlier this year on sex trafficking charges, has requested a hearing to determine his fitness to stand trial.
Russian ship under US sanctions sinks after engine room blast
Ursa Major ran into trouble in the Mediterranean between Spain and Algeria, with two crew still missing.
Justin Baldoni has women's award revoked after Blake Lively claims
Justin Baldoni was accused by Blake Lively of sexual harassment and a campaign to wreck her reputation.
An exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Gavin & Stacey finale
BBC News goes behind the scenes during the filming of final episode and speaks to the whole cast.
Favourite Ukrainian Christmas carol becomes rallying cry for soldiers
Carol of the Bells was written in Pokrovsk, a key target for advancing Russian troops in Ukraine.
No mains power or mobile signal: The valley 'on edge of society'
After a 50-year campaign, families are celebrating their last Christmas relying on generators.
'I won £18k in online prize draw - but haven't seen a penny'
The BBC hears from several people left out of pocket by a Yorkshire-based competitions company.
Four given jail terms for Amsterdam violence against football fans
Four rioters are jailed after a Europa League match between Ajax and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Russian-born US citizen jailed in Moscow on espionage charges
The allegations against the businessman, who was tried behind closed doors, are not being made public.
Hospitals trial AI to spot type 2 diabetes risk
The system checks patients' ECG heart traces for subtle early warning signs.
Mouse droppings lead to Man Utd hygiene downgrade
The club said a "robust pest-control system" was in place and improvements were under way.
Dozens not thousands killed on Mayotte by Cyclone Chido, French PM says
French Prime Minister François Bayrou believes dozens of people died after the cyclone hit the territory, rather than thousands.
Bournemouth Echo
Serving soldier facing jail over crash that killed teenage passenger
A serving soldier is facing jail for causing the death of a teenage passenger in a car crash just three weeks after he passed his driving test.
easyJet to reimburse passengers diverted to Bournemouth Airport
easyJet have released a statement after a flight from Glasgow was forced to divert to Bournemouth from Southampton Airport.
Two men arrested on suspicion of drug offences after police seen on A31
Two men have now been arrested on suspicion of driving and drug offences.
Former Wessex Park Homes site set on fire in 'deliberate attack'
A suspected arson attack was launched on an unused, industrial estate in north Dorset.
"Cancer stole my baby's cry," says mum, "but now she's a star"
A POOLE mum who didn’t hear her baby cry for a year after a cancerous tumour took over her airways, says she can’t wait to hear her daughter’s laughter on Christmas Day, now she’s well.
Extra police funding 'won't balance the books', David Sidwick warns
Extra funding for Dorset Police promised by the Labour government will not balance the books, the police and crime commissioner has warned.
Couple hope new cafe will give others confidence in Bournemouth town centre
A couple that have opened a new cafe in Bournemouth town centre are hoping it will give other businesses the confidence to follow.
Act of kindness: Binmen surprise Dorset kids with Christmas gift
Kelly Lane and her two-year-old son Bellamy and six-year-old daughter Evelyn live in Alderholt.
"We need to be spending more time with our children"
An ex footballer turned therapeutic mentor emphasises how important it is to hug your children and tell them you love them.
Rug stolen from Bournemouth business
We are issuing a CCTV image of a man we would like to identify as we investigate a theft in Bournemouth.
Viewers left shocked after dog caught 'humping' presenter on live tv
Kate Lawler, a TV presenter for This Morning was filming a competition on Southbourne beach when her dog Shirley, decided to steal her limelight.
'Speeding' e-scooter in Bournemouth town centre seized
SUSPECTED drugs and an e-scooter were seized during police officers on patrol in Bournemouth town centre.
Early hours power cut affecting homes
HOME have been affected by a power cut since the early hours.
1000 cooking kits to be delivered to families this Christmas time
1000 cooking kits to be delivered to families this Christmas time
Bournemouth West MP takes Post Office petition to parliament
The petition launched by Bournemouth West MP to save Westbourne Post Office has received over 1,650 signatures.
Dorset road standards among best in country
More major roads in Dorset are meeting adequate standards, new figures show.
Care home resident relives past as she returns to Boots
Ms Brown started her career at Boots on Poole High Street at the age of 15 and worked there for 10 years until 1960.
Brass players bring festive cheer to famous musician in care home
The visit was among a host of pre-Christmas events at the Colten Care home, including a Peter Pan pantomime and a Christmas jumper disco.
Where to recycle your Christmas tree in the New Forest
The New Forest District Council (NFDC) is providing this service to transform the trees into mulch, benefiting local plants by retaining moisture and preventing weed growth.
Waggy Tails Rescue faces overwhelming demand and rising costs
The shelter is at full capacity and continues to receive an overwhelming number of calls for help.
Church given boost by Morebus
A church dedicated to easing hunger and poverty in Bournemouth has received a festive boost this month thanks to a donation by Morebus.
Dorset charity announces winner of Elf Olympics fundraiser
Dorset-based charity The Youth Cancer Trust has revealed the winning elf in its festive fundraiser.
Crime update for burglaries committed around BCP
Dorset Police have issued updates following crimes that have been committed in BCP.
Family enlist help of media advertising van to find missing cat
A family has enlisted the help of a marketing media van in hopes to find their missing cat Nala.
Look out your window! Santa Claus spotted across the UK ahead of Christmas
Santa Claus has been spotted all across the UK by observers on the ground eager to receive their Christmas presents.
Traders disappointed by Dorset town's Christmas market footfall
Traders have been left disappointed by the footfall of a Christmas market in Dorset saying it was unfair they lost thousands due to stormy weather
Can you still use a red passport for travelling in 2025? Rules to follow
Do you still have a red passport? Here are the rules for using one in 2025 now that some Brits are using the new blue ones.
Roof damaged and diamond watch stolen from Poole property
Entry was gained through a bedroom window, causing damage to the roof and guttering.
£600k funding boost to bring back outdoor education centre
The money is subject to the group raising a further £155,000 in matched funding as well as the lease of the site being granted by BCP Council.
Community grants handed out to 16 organisations in Christchurch
Sixteen organisations in Christchurch have been awarded funding through the annual community grants programme.
Firm reveals more than £21 million in social value
More than 6,700 people of all ages and abilities across Portsmouth, Bournemouth and East Dorset took part in swimming lessons.
Dorset town officially twinned with Ukrainian town
The move reflects both towns' dedication to international connections and support during challenging times.
LIVE: Delays after four vehicles crash in road
Four vehicles have reportedly crashed in Longfleet Road, Poole
Axed Homebase store to become brand new superstore
Christchurch's Homebase store which is closing down will become brand new superstores for an existing brand.
Flight diverted to Bournemouth due to strong winds
Christmas getaways were almost ruined for a plane full of passengers flying from Glasgow to Southampton as their plane was diverted to Bournemouth.
Woman charged after crash which killed nine-year-old boy
A woman has been charged in connection with a crash in which a nine-year-old boy died.
Appeal launched as motorist flees after crash
Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash in north Dorset
Do you recognise this man? Police investigate theft
Officers are issuing a CCTV image of a man they would like to identify as they continue to investigate thefts of hired tools in Wimborne and Ferndown.
No further action over reported sex attack in Poole
A man who was identified following an appeal in relation to an allegation of sexual assault in Poole will face no further police action.
Two injured in crash that closed road for several hours
Two people were injured in a crash that forced the A35 to close near Dorchester
'Drunk' man barges past teen before getting into fight at 8am
A “drunk” man barged past a teenager before getting into a fight with others in the area.
Cyclist injured in crash with car
A cyclist was injured in a crash with a car.
Formula 1
TECH WEEKLY: How Red Bull's two-year dominance came to a sudden end in 2024
In the last edition of Tech Weekly we discussed how McLaren dramatically overturned Red Bull’s dominance in 2024 from the Miami Grand Prix onwards and how it was done. The advantage of the Red Bull’s more sophisticated aerodynamics – the root of the team’s record-breaking form in the previous two seasons – was more than overcome by McLaren’s mastery of how to apply aero-elasticity to its front wing.
‘I’ve stepped up’ – Tsunoda describes ‘one of my best’ F1 seasons as he rates himself out of 10
RB racer Yuki Tsunoda has expressed satisfaction over the level of performance he delivered throughout 2024, describing the season as “one of my best” in the sport so far.
END OF YEAR REPORT: McLaren – A first constructors' title in 26 years, but can a drivers’ championship follow next year?
The 2024 season may have culminated in the “worst two hours” of McLaren CEO Zak Brown’s life, but boy was it worth it. The Papaya squad are well and truly back having secured their first constructors’ crown in 26 years while Lando Norris put up an admirable challenge to Max Verstappen in the drivers’ championship. It represents a simply stunning turnaround for a team that began the 2023 season towards the back of the grid. Here is their end of year report…
Windows Central
Oops! Acer's upcoming Predator Orion 7000PCs with NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs were listed early by a German retailer with price tags that feel reminiscent of pandemic-era shortages.
A German retailer has leaked two Acer Predator Orion 7000 high-end gaming PCs, each pairing an Intel Core Ultra CPU with a 50-series NVIDIA RTX GPU. The price tags seem to suggest the next generation of PC gaming is going to hit consumers where it hurts the most—their wallets.
Perfect score laptop hits lowest price ever: Get Snapdragon X Elite with 1TB for $799
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x is an excellent Copilot+ PC that earned a perfect score when we reviewed it earlier this year. Now, the Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptop is at its lowest price ever.
Indiana Jones was the second best-selling game in the US its debut week, behind another Xbox property
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle sees solid sales debut in its first full week, reaching second place behind Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, another Microsoft-owned IP.
Windows Central Tech Awards 2024 — Ranking the top PCs, tools, accessories, and software innovations of the year
2024 was an exciting year in tech. From AI innovations to handheld gaming PCs, 2025 looks set to be even more exciting. Here are the top tech innovations of 2024.
Sam Altman predicts superintelligence will trigger a 10x surge in AI breakthroughs — each year as revolutionary as a decade
Sam Altman says superintelligence is "a few thousand days away," potentially prompting a 10x increase in the rate of scientific discovery with "surprisingly little" impact on the deep fundamental human drives.
This controller is literally faster than anything created by Xbox and it's almost $100 off — the perfect gift for any gamer!
For less than a standard Xbox controller, the Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma has fully remappable buttons and 40% faster latency than any current controller made by Xbox.
Laffgaff
What nationality was artist Gustav Klimt?
Austrian.
Tupperware Inventor
The funeral of the Tupperware inventor has been postponed. They are trying to find the right lid to fit his coffin.
Itsfoss
Absolute Essentials You Need to Know to Survive Vi Editor
Here are the absolute basic commands you need to navigate through the Vi editor in the command line.