BBC News
'We'd just left harbour when the Boxing Day tsunami hit'
A BBC reporter looks back to the day in 2004 when the tsunami hit while she was on the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
From Katy Perry's comeback to the Joker sequel: 15 celebrity flops and fails of 2024
Dynamic pricing, Katy Perry's comeback album, Joker 2 and Eurovision were among the biggest fails of 2024.
The retro hobby that can help boost your happiness (say scientists)
How a very popular puzzle that was first invented 50 years ago may have certain wellbeing benefits
Chief scout calls for workers to get volunteering leave
He says Scouts gave him the confidence to ignore people telling him to get the guy who shot at him.
Woman arrested over Christmas Day village murder
An investigation is ongoing following the death of a man found in cardiac arrest on Christmas Day.
Archbishop's Christmas sermon 'empty words', Bishop says
Bishop of Newcastle Helen-Ann Hartley has previously called for Stephen Cottrell to resign.
Deadline to record forgotten footpaths to be scrapped
Walking campaigners welcome the move, which the government says will help prevent paths from being lost.
Deadly clash with Assad loyalists reported in Syria
Interior ministry forces clashed with supporters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday.
Bird flu kills 20 big cats at US animal sanctuary
The animals - including a Bengal tiger, cougars and bobcats - have died of the virus over the past several weeks.
Quiz of the Year, Part 1: How much do you remember about 2024?
Test your memory of 2024 in our four-part Christmas quiz - 52 questions for 52 weeks of the year.
The Papers: 'Love and hugs' for Kate and 'Shift to Reform'
Many of Boxing Day's front pages feature images of members of the Royal Family from Christmas Day.
Whisper it - alcohol-free wine has arrived in France
It used to be considered treason in France - but now, alcohol-free wine is here to stay.
Outnumbered star on returning: 'I cried of happiness'
Tyger Drew-Honey, Daniel Roche and Ramona Marquez on reviving their roles as the Brockman siblings.
Meet the man who busks from inside a litter bin
"I could fit in there," thought Charles Cavey, and the rest is history.
Illegal trade booms in South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plants
A biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers.
Gary Oldman voices Christmas poem for MI5
Reprising his most recent role as a spy for the intelligence agency, Oldman puts a London spin on The Night Before Christmas.
Drag queen Tayce wins Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special
The pair 'sleighed' the competition to take home the coveted trophy, with Tayce making Strictly history.
Watch: Helen Worth's final scene as Gail after 50 years
Coronation Street's longstanding character bid farewell to Weatherfield's famous cobbles.
Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
The bird has been a national emblem in the US for years, but it never had an official status in the country's 248-year history.
Russia warns against 'hypotheses' after Azerbaijan Airlines crash
The Russia-bound passenger plane went down in Kazakhstan with the loss of 38 lives.
Gavin and Stacey grabs TV's biggest Christmas Day audience in 16 years
More than 12 million viewers tuned in to watch the finale of Gavin and Stacey on Christmas Day.
Quiz of the Year, Part 1: How much do you remember about 2024?
Test your memory of 2024 in our four-part Christmas quiz - 52 questions for 52 weeks of the year.
High Street suffers Boxing Day hit as shoppers stay home
Boxing Day shoppers stay away from the High Street and shopping malls compared with 2023, data shows.
Two women dead and two hurt in suspected stabbing at flat on Christmas Day
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after the incident, police say.
Finland investigates Russia 'shadow fleet' ship after cable damage
Finland is investigating a tanker following the rupture of a transmission cable in the Baltic Sea.
Five Gaza journalists killed in Israeli strike targeting armed group
A Palestinian TV channel says they were in a marked media van in the central Gaza Strip.
Reform UK has more members than Tories, Farage says
Reform UK leader Farage says his party has made history and is now the "real opposition".
Watch: Hundreds run into sea at Boxing Day dips
Aerial footage captures the moment hardy swimmers take the plunge as part of the festive tradition.
20 years on: 'My boat was metres from the shore when the Boxing Day tsunami hit'
A BBC reporter looks back to the day in 2004 when the tsunami hit while she was on the Andaman and Nicobar islands.
The retro hobby that can help boost your happiness (say scientists)
How a very popular puzzle that was first invented 50 years ago may have certain wellbeing benefits
From Katy Perry's comeback to the Joker sequel: 15 celebrity flops and fails of 2024
Dynamic pricing, Katy Perry's comeback album, Joker 2 and Eurovision were among the biggest fails of 2024.
Did Smithy say yes to Nessa in Gavin and Stacey special?
The final episode is here, with millions of fans tuning in to find out whether Smithy said yes.
Government 'committed' to banning trail hunting
As Boxing Day hunts gather, campaigners have urged the government to deliver on its manifesto pledge.
Chief scout calls for workers to get volunteering leave
He says Scouts gave him the confidence to ignore people telling him to get the guy who shot at him.
Trump names Panama ambassador amid threats to take back canal
The president-elect has repeatedly claimed that the US was being "ripped off" by Panama Canal shipping fees.
At least three killed in bus crash in Norway
The vehicle carrying dozens of people is reported to have ended up in a lake in the country's north-west.
More than 450 migrants make Christmas Day crossing
A total of 451 people arrived at the UK coast on 11 boats - the first arrivals for more than a week.
Deadline to record forgotten footpaths to be scrapped
Walking campaigners welcome the move, which the government says will help prevent paths from being lost.
NHS staff at hospital left thousands short months after new pay deal
A union says NHS staff are missing thousands from Christmas wage packets following a pay agreement.
Bournemouth Echo
Will Bournemouth Air Festival go ahead in 2025? All you need to know
AS the new year comes in, there will be some wondering whether or not the air festival is to return for 2025.
Highly anticipated Westbourne bistro announces opening delay
Harvey’s is a new modern European bistro opening in Westbourne offering fresh, locally sourced food and homemade dishes.
Dozens of Dorset children missing out on education
Dozens of children are missing education in Dorset, new figures show.
New skatepark planned for rural Dorset village
A NEW skatepark is being planned for Sixpenny Handley, removing existing skate ramps to make way for the new concrete structure.
40 homes owned by council for temporary accommodation left empty
Claims that Dorset Council has forty ‘void’ properties it owns at a time when homeless people are being put up in bed and breakfast are ‘broadly accurate,’ according to the authority.
The Lighthouse celebrates a twelve per cent increase in ticket sales
The Lighthouse celebrated success with a 12 per cent increase in ticket sales.
Formula 1
'I want to be winning races in the future' – Bortoleto on his rapid rise to F1 and 'new journey' with Kick Sauber
When Gabriel Bortoleto lines up on the F1 grid in Melbourne next year it will be the culmination of a truly rapid rise – a journey that goes back to Italian Formula 4 and his debut in single seaters in 2020.
Leclerc singles out 'highlight of the season' for Ferrari as he hails 'good job'
Charles Leclerc believes that Ferrari’s execution of race weekends has been the highlight of their 2024 season, with the Monegasque “very proud” of the job that the team have done and how this enabled them to battle for the constructors’ title until the final race.
Piastri assesses his 2024 season as he pinpoints areas of improvement and times he ‘made life too difficult’
Oscar Piastri has given his assessment of his sophomore season in F1, with the Australian believing that he has shown “pretty clear progress” from his rookie campaign whilst also suggesting that he “made life too difficult” for himself in certain areas during 2024.
Windows Central
Is Microsoft and OpenAI's tech bromance fraying? The ChatGPT maker's GPT-4 model is "too slow and expensive" to meet Copilot 365 users' needs.
Microsoft might integrate new models into its Microsoft 365 Copilot service. However, the models won't be powered by OpenAI.
The director of one of this year's best Xbox and PC games shares thoughts on a possible sequel
During an interview with Weekly Famitsu, the director of Atlus' recent JRPG smash hit, Metaphor: ReFantazio, shares his wishes on turning it into a long-running franchise.
Is the PowerA Fusion Pro 4 the best affordable controller for 'professional' gaming?
The PowerA Fusion Pro 4 is an impressive wired controller that delivers pro-level features at an affordable price.
Laffgaff
What organ produces bile in the human body?
The liver.
Ancient History Lecturers
Why are ancient history lecturers so boring? They always tend to Babylon.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #24.52: Holiday Special Tuxmas Days
The last newsetter of 2024
9 Major Annoyances With Linux That Look Like a Thing of the Past in 2025
It is a breeze to use Linux in 2025 with all the major annoyances gone. And, here's why.