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Gareth Southgate, Stephen Fry and Olympians lead New Year Honours list
Keely Hodgkinson, actress Sarah Lancashire and Post Office scandal campaigners are also recognised.
Tears as families reunited in Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange
The BBC's Will Vernon reports amid emotional scenes as freed prisoners arrive in Ukraine.
US Treasury says it was hacked by China in 'major incident'
A Chinese state-sponsored hacker broke into the US Treasury Department's systems and accessed some unclassified documents.
Laura Kenny: Can elite sport damage women's fertility?
The Olympic medallist had a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy. Did sport affect her ability to conceive?
Welsh Ambulance Service declares critical incident
More than 340 calls were waiting to be answered when the critical incident was declared.
Who's dropped in on No 10? Visitors' books made public for first time
Only very special guests were invited to sign - some left detailed and personal messages.
Blair was urged not to let in new EU workers too quickly, files reveal
Newly-released files show ministers had concerns about more workers coming to the UK when the EU expanded.
Female pop stars celebrate a record-breaking year in UK charts
Artists like Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter topped the charts for a record 34 weeks.
Post Office campaigners vow to fight on as they get OBEs
Four former sub-postmasters are made OBEs in the New Year Honours list.
'Miscarriage not dark secret to hide' says Klass as she becomes MBE
Klass, who has suffered four miscarriages, has spoken about the psychological effects of baby loss.
Sadiq Khan and Emily Thornberry among politicians on honours list
The senior Labour figures are among a number of politicians who have received honours in the latest list.
Parents of women killed by ex-boyfriends receive honours
Carole Gould and Julie Devey co-founded a group supporting families affected by male violence.
Could AI robots replace human astronauts in space?
Advances in technology raise questions about the need to send people to space - and the risks and cost
The Papers: 'Arise Sir Gareth' and 'justice for our Liam'
The New Year Honours list makes the front of all of Tuesday's papers.
Why was there a wall near runway at South Korea plane crash airport?
An air safety expert says lives could have been saved if the "obstruction" was not there.
Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Saltburn led to 110 gigs in 2024
The Murder on the Dancefloor singer on the viral hit and hosting BBC One's New Year's Eve show.
Why 2025 promises plenty of political fireworks
We head into 2025 with quite the assembly of cocktail ingredients - a flatlining economy, an impatient electorate and a volatile world.
Gaza babies dying from the cold as winter temperatures drop
Twenty-day old Sila, whose home was a tent on a beach, is one of six newborns to die in recent days.
Two men found dead while searching for Bigfoot
Officials started searching for the pair on Christmas after a relative reported them missing.
Madoff fraud victims get $4.3bn as fund completes payouts
Victims of one of the biggest frauds in US history set to recover more than 90% of proven losses.
Arrest warrant issued for impeached S Korea president Yoon
Yoon ignored three summonses to appear for questioning over his botched martial law attempt.
Share Covid data, World Health Organization tells China
Marking five years since Covid emerged, the WHO says China should share data as "a moral and scientific imperative".
Do not wipe toilet seat with toilet paper: Japanese maker
Social media users have complained that their seats were scratched after being wiped with toilet paper.
Briton, 18, hands himself in to Dubai jail over sex with girl, 17
Londoner Marcus Fakana was arrested after a romance with a British girl, 17, on holiday in Dubai.
Watch: New Zealand, Australia and Japan new year celebrations
Celebrations are being held as countries welcome in the new year.
BBC Radio 2 DJ Johnnie Walker dies at 79
The presenter, who retired in October, is remembered as "an incredible, warm, superb broadcaster".
Jewel raid victims offer up to £1.5m in rewards
The victims, believed to include Shafira Huang, had £10m of jewellery stolen in the raid.
Why did it take Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt eight years to reach divorce deal?
The pair were married for two years - but it has taken four times that time to reach a divorce deal.
Knighthood for London Mayor Sadiq Khan prompts Conservative criticism
Politicians joining Sir Sadiq on the New Year Honours list include Emily Thornbury and Andy Street.
An end to the war and lower food prices - what Russians want in 2025
People in Moscow speak to BBC Russia Editor Steve Rosenberg about their wishes for the New Year.
UN says Israeli attacks pushing Gaza healthcare towards total collapse
The UN rights office says the attacks raise serious concerns about war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Foreign fighters given senior Syrian army posts, reports say
The move will raise concerns over the role radicalised foreign militants may play in Syria's future.
'I hope she'd be proud,' says mum of charity set up after daughter's death
Wendy Tarplee-Morris set up the Little Princess Trust after the death of her daughter.
'I shall treasure it': Dame Jacqueline Wilson awarded Grand Cross
The author was made Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire for services to literature.
Johnnie Walker: Radio's rock 'n' roll pirate
Johnnie Walker was one of radio's 60s rebels. More than 50 years later, after many ups and downs he was still broadcasting as the BBC's 'Sounds of the 70s'.
Can elite sport damage women's fertility? Olympian Laura Kenny considers the issue
The Olympic medallist had a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy. Did sport affect her ability to conceive?
Fireworks, prayers and dancers: New Year celebrations in pictures
As the festivities get under way, here is a snapshot of some of the events happening across the globe.
Female pop stars celebrate a record-breaking year
Artists like Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter topped the charts for a record 34 weeks.
Coroner says Turkey 'won't engage' over lift shaft death of holidaymaker
An inquest opens into the death of Tyler Kerry, found fatally injured in a lift shaft in a Turkish hotel.
Women working at home risk missing out on opportunities, Nationwide boss says
The boss of the world's biggest building society told the BBC that more needs to be done to support women at work.
Crypto fugitive Do Kwon extradited to US over $40bn crash
US authorities allege he was responsible for the collapse of two coins, prompting a massive crypto sell-off.
Storm-hit Holyhead port to partially reopen in January
Holyhead in Anglesey was forced to close following damage during Storm Darragh.
Bournemouth Echo
Man falls from height after alleged aggravated burglary
An air ambulance and armed police were seen in the area this afternoon following an incident.
Gold medal-winning duo recognised in New Year Honours List
Two gold medallists from the Paris Olympic and Paralympic games have been recognised in the King’s New Years Honours List.
Armed police and air ambulance called to incident
Armed police, an air ambulance and police officers are currently in the area of Sopers Lane after an incident.
Music teacher and paralympian among New Years Honours recipients
A PARALYMPIAN and a music teacher are among the Dorset residents receiving a 2025 New Year's Honour.
Urgent appeal launched after seven puppies stolen in North Dorset burglary
Police are asking for help after seven Lurcher puppies were stolen in a burglary in the Shroton area of North Dorset.
'Call 999 immediately' if you see this man wanted by police
POLICE are asking the public to ‘call 999 immediately’ if they see a man wanted in connection to an alleged assault.
WATCH: Car engulfed in flames at supermarket car park
A CAR was seen engulfed in flames after it caught on fire in a supermarket car park.
Religious hate crime has more than doubled in three years, figures show
RELIGIOUS based hate crime has more than doubled in three years in Dorset, data shows.
£1 in every £3 of Swanage council income is from car parks
Nearly one in every three pounds of income at Swanage Town Council was from car parks.
Man driving BMW 'on three wheels' headbutted police officer after chase
Dramatic police chase in Lymington after man drove BMW 'on three wheels'
Lorry driver caught drug driving in Ferndown
A lorry driver has been caught driving while under the influence of drugs.
GALLERY: 97 pictures of New Year's Eve celebrations from the past
Revellers across the country are preparing to celebrate New Year’s Eve tonight.
BCP residents to expect high wind and heavy rain on first day of 2025
A yellow weather warning has been put in place for New Year's Day for the BCP area.
Woman who suffers from allergies reveals her struggles with flying safely
The film features three people, including Libby, who all suffer from severe allergies and anaphylaxis.
In The Dock: Thief caught with over £900 of Sports Direct clothes and other cases
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Police warning after three garages broken into in one day
POLICE are warning residents after a spate of garage break-ins in Canford Cliffs, Poole.
Popular classic car display cancelled due to weather
The popular classic car event has been cancelled alongside the bathtub race this New Year's Day.
Southbourne man congratulated for services with British Empire Medal
A SOUTHBOURNE man is ‘delighted’ after being awarded a New Year's Honour for his service to fencing.
Top 10 New Forest walks revealed for end of 2024
The top 10 walks in the New Forest have been revealed to mark the end of 2024.
Christchurch Carnival raises record-breaking sum for charity
Next year’s carnival weekend will take place from Friday, August 15, to Sunday, August 17, 2025.
Popular country park to shut on New Year's Day
A popular country park will be closed on New Year's Day due to weather warnings in place.
Charity's Christmas tree recycling initiative returns for tenth year
The charity will be collecting trees from Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, East Dorset and Ringwood
Four historic locomotives to feature at Swanage Railway event
The event, which is part of the National Railway 200 celebrations, will feature three steam locomotives and one diesel locomotive.
Council helps bring 12 empty homes back into use this year
The empty homes strategy aims to meet housing needs and lessen the impact of unoccupied homes on communities.
BCP residents warned as millions at risk of last-minute tax rush
A survey has revealed that nearly half of the self-employed individuals in the UK plan to complete their tax returns with a month or less to spare.
Formula 1
Hamilton’s Ferrari bombshell, Newey’s Red Bull exit and more – The key moments of an unforgettable 2024 F1 season
How do you sum up a season as action-packed and eventful as 2024? Well, I guess someone has to try…
Windows Central
"They'll have bio's and profile pictures": Meta is gearing up to unleash a wave of AI-powered personas, set to redefine Facebook's social engagement
A new report suggests Meta wants to integrate AI-generated characters into Facebook to bolster engagement by generating and sharing AI-powered content on the platform.
Razer, of all companies, made the best value Thunderbolt docking station — and you don't even need Thunderbolt
The Razer USB4 Dock boasts all the capabilities of a full-fledged Thunderbolt 4 docking station, but with a lower price and wider compatibility with more devices.
Call of Duty continues to dominate the charts as the most-played game on Xbox and PlayStation after a free trial weekend
The holidays have graced many of us with more free time than usual, but it hasn't helped other games dethrone Call of Duty as the most played game for the week of December 21.
Laffgaff
On which ship did Charles Darwin serve as a naturalist?
HMS Beagle.
Used Chess Set
Where is the best place to sell a used chess set? At a pawn shop.