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Watch: London welcomes 2025 with huge fireworks display
Onlookers line the Embankment in central London for a fireworks spectacular.
Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.
All the music, TV, film, art and more to get excited about in 2025
These big comebacks, awards contenders and cultural heavyweights should be highlights of the year.
Ukraine ends transit of Russian gas to EU
Russia is still be able to pipe gas to Hungary, as well as Turkey and Serbia, through the Black Sea.
30 years ago Tomorrow's World predicted 2025 - how did it do?
From space junk gel to hologram surgery, the team had lots of intriguing predictions. Which, if any, came true?
Blurred battle lines: How the wars of 2024 brought together rivals - but created new enemies
What the conflict in 2024 means for 2025...
Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise
One leading lobby group said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025 for many bus passengers.
Remembering Johnnie Walker - radio's rock 'n' roll pirate
He 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'.
Wind and rain warnings in place for New Year's Day
Widespread disruption is expected as almost all parts of the country are covered by at least one Met Office weather warning.
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
The government says the rule change will raise £460m extra to spend in state schools in 2024/25.
Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts
The business and trade select committee says the schemes are so poorly designed, the application process is like a second trial.
'We're all considering death all the time': Willem Dafoe on new vampire film
Willem Dafoe reflects on the appeal of Dracula: "It's interesting to have the undead visit the living".
The Papers: Energy bills 'to rise further' and world rings in 2025
The energy price cap rise and New Years' celebrations make the front of Wednesday's papers.
Ross Kemp returns to EastEnders for 40th anniversary
Kemp will appear as Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap for the first time in nine years.
In Pictures: New Year 2025 celebrations from around the world
As the festivities get under way, here is a snapshot of some of the events happening across the globe.
'I wanted to be a dancer - now I'm a WWE star'
Isla Dawn has gone from Langside College to becoming a tag team champion in the world's biggest wrestling company.
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.
UK special forces face possible Syria war crimes charges
Nine members of UK special forces could face prosecution over alleged war crimes linked to at least two separate incidents.
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.
Watch: BBC visits scene of deadly New Orleans attack
The BBC's Anna Adams had been celebrating New Year in the city, just a few hours before the attack.
CCTV shows how burglar carried out £10m jewellery heist
The BBC has obtained exclusive footage of a burglary targeting a socialite's north London mansion.
New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists
Researchers say new DNA research could shed new light on what history books say about ancient Britain.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row
The two actors starred together in It Ends With Us, which was released last summer.
Police seek 19 people after Glasgow football chaos
The force releases images of people they want to speak to about football fan disorder in Glasgow.
Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816
2024 was the deadliest year in the Channel, with 77 people known to have drowned trying to cross.
Data extracted from first Jeju Air black box, South Korea says
A second black box, which was damaged in the crash, will be sent to the US for analysis.
Webcam appears to show police running to New Orleans attack scene
The moment was captured on a webcam in the French Quarter of the city, moments after the attack happened.
What we know about the New Orleans attack
Ten people are dead and at least 35 injured after a man drove into a large crowd in the city's French Quarter.
New Orleans attack suspect 'hell-bent' on causing carnage, police say
The FBI says it is investigating the attack, which killed 10 and injured dozens, as an "act of terrorism".
New Orleans police brief media on Bourbon Street attack
Police say attacker was trying to "run over as many people as he could".
Anger, tears and joy after a heart attack at 22
Faith Harrison says she wants to celebrate her "second life", 12 months after the attack.
Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones reads Shipping Forecast as Nessa for centenary
Actress Ruth Jones reprised her role on a special day for the Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4 to celebrate 100 years of the weather report.
The wars of 2024 brought together rivals - but created new enemies
What the conflict in 2024 means for 2025...
All the music, TV, film, art and more to get excited about in 2025
These big comebacks, awards contenders and cultural heavyweights should be highlights of the year.
Two teenagers killed in New Year's Day crash
A boy aged 16 and an 18-year-old man died in the crash in East Yorkshire, police say.
Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X
The world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog.
Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts
The business and trade select committee says the schemes are so poorly designed, the application process is like a second trial.
Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise
One leading lobby group said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025 for many bus passengers.
Ross Kemp returns to EastEnders for 40th anniversary
Kemp will appear as Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap for the first time in nine years.
Bournemouth Echo
Tragedy as pair in 70s found dead
A man and woman, aged in their 70s, have been found dead at a property in Dorset
Two arrested after three of seven stolen puppies are recovered
THREE of seven stolen Lurcher puppies have been recovered, and two people have been arrested.
Johnnie Walker's wife says she is 'proud' of his career after his death
Veteran radio DJ Johnnie Walker's wife Tiggy has said she "couldn't be more proud of" her husband, after he died at the age of 79.
'It's very unsettling': Residents shocked over sudden deaths of two people
"I didn’t know them personally, but it is very sad, and my thoughts go out to their loved ones"
BCP set to be battered by wind and rain after weather warning issued
STORMY weather is set to batter Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole today after the Met Office issued a weather warning.
Multiple power outages reported across the region as weather warning looms
More than 400 people are also starting the new year with no electricity in the DT2 area of Dorset.
'Devoted husband and father' found dead after truck discovered in verge
The wife of a man who died suddenly and mysteriously has paid tribute to a 'wonderful husband and father'.
Hundreds brave icy dip in memory of former royal marine commando
Tim Crossin was a former Royal Marine Commando, father of two, and grandfather of five.
Residents set to brace for freezing temperatures as new warning issued
A section of Dorset has been declared a yellow weather warning for snow by the Met Office this weekend.
Body parts murder, beach rapist and fatal stabbings: Biggest cases of 2024
SOME of the biggest, and strangest, court cases of 2024 – from a murderer who sprinkled body parts across Bournemouth to a man who ate pizza next to his dead friend.
Events cancelled and emergency protocol triggered ahead of weather warning
Residents are being warned to brace for torrential rain and high winds, followed by freezing temperatures to kick off the new year.
Thug harassed man before wrecking Christmas lights and van
A THUG harassed a man before wrecking his Christmas light and VW van window in Bournemouth.
In The Dock: 'Professional criminal' jailed for stealing meat, cheese and sweets
THE following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Coastguard called after false flares ‘set off maliciously’
THE COASTGUARD was called to a reported emergency after false flares were set off ‘maliciously’.
Dozens of alcohol-related deaths in BCP
Dozens of people died in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as a direct consequence of drinking alcohol last year, new figures show.
School for children with learning disabilities learns new Ofsted rating
A school for children with learning disabilities has been rated "good" by Ofsted.
Bournemouth students enjoy week of farming fun
The charity, founded by children's author Sir Michael Morpurgo and his wife Claire, aims to provide countryside experiences for inner-city children.
Coroner for Dorset issues next of kin appeal for Bournemouth man
The Coroner for Dorset has issued a next of kin appeal for a man that died in Bournemouth.
Luke Gamble launches inspiring new YouTube channel: Join the adventure!
Luke Gamble, the celebrated veterinarian, entrepreneur, adventurer, and renowned animal welfare advocate, is launching a YouTube channel.
Community group to celebrate Tamil harvest festival
Pongal is a harvest festival that marks the importance of a good harvest season and natural resources.
Hampshire County Council considers applying for devolution deal
This potential move follows a joint initiative with the Isle of Wight Council, Portsmouth City Council and Southampton City Council.
Five choirs to perform at fundraising concert
Five choirs will perform to raise funds for the mayor's charities.
Charity asks for unwanted Christmas presents to support vulnerable people
The charity shop in Southbourne is requesting donations to support their ongoing work and reduce waste.
Bournemouth-based radio station goes live on DAB
The station is now available to anyone travelling around Dorset in their vehicles, from Christchurch to Dorchester.
Formula 1
Lawrence Barretto’s 5 bold predictions for the 2025 season – how many will come true this year?
After eating what felt like my own bodyweight in turkey, roast potatoes and an allotment’s worth of root vegetables, I settled into the sofa to ponder what lies ahead in 2025 after one of the most unpredictable seasons in decades, and have landed on my five bold predictions for the year ahead. Here goes…
Windows Central
Half-Life's 'G-Man' actor Mike Shapiro drops a cryptic post that's begging to be Half-Life 3
He did the exact same style of post prior to the announcement of Half-Life: Alyx
Microsoft stacks Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel and AMD chips against (last year's) MacBooks in updated benchmarks
Microsoft shared benchmarks and comparisons of Copilot+ PCs powered by Intel and AMD processors this week. Here's how they stack up against MacBooks and other systems.
Bluesky saw a 763% rise in users in 2024, including 13 million new users in just the past month and a half
Bluesky gained 22.9 million users in 2024. The social media platform also rolled out key features, including basics such as hashtag support and unique options like starter packs.
Ignore everything else, this is the true "objective" list of the best Xbox and PC games of 2024
2024 has come to a close, so here's the definitive list of all the best Xbox and PC games of the year... At least in my opinion, which is also objective fact.
I've been testing this AI PC laptop for the last two weeks — It has a unique feature I've never seen before but disappoints in one key area
The Acer Swift 14 AI has an indicator that lets you know when AI processes are happening locally on the laptop. Our review.
When and how to play the Squid Game event in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Red light? Green light. Suit up and join the Squid Game x Black Ops 6 collaboration to kick off the new year on January 3.
Laffgaff
Which planet is named after the Roman god of agriculture?
Saturn.
Belly Dancing
I just quit belly dancing. I no longer have the stomach for it.