The News - Sunday, 05 January 2025

BBC News

Snow hits parts of the UK with amber weather warnings in place

Forecasters are warning there could be considerable travel disruption caused by the wintry conditions.

NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment

Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.

Slicing veggies, baking cakes - will Meghan's rebrand work?

The Duchess of Sussex appears to be embarking on a new era in her glossy new Netflix show.

Washington Post cartoonist quits after satire aimed at owner Bezos rejected

The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump.

US braced for worst winter storm in over a decade

Millions of Americans in eastern states brace for blizzards and treacherous ice as a severe winter storm spreads.

Austria's chancellor to quit as coalition talks collapse

Karl Nehammer says he will resign in the coming days after talks on forming a government without the far right break up.

Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet among stars gathering for Golden Globes

Zendaya, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande are among the nominees at the Los Angeles ceremony.

The year China's famous road-tripping 'auntie' found freedom

Su Min, 60, became a feminist icon after she left her abusive husband and started travelling through China.

75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?

The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.

William's 'sorrow over pal's death' and 'bleak midwinter'

Tributes to a Briton killed in the New Orleans attack, and winter NHS delays lead Sunday's newspapers.

Our culture isn't fantasy - so stop misusing it for mystical books

While some celebrate the spread of Welsh language and culture, its misuse is a concern for others.

She's faking a Welsh accent in The Traitors - but will it work?

Will swapping a southern English accent for a Welsh lilt work to gain opponents trust?

Man dies in Lake District ridge fall

Members of Keswick Mountain Rescue Team thank fell walkers who went to help.

World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116

Ms Itooka lived through two world wars and was credited with a sprightly spirit all her life.

Demo for teen jailed in Dubai over sex with girl, 17

Marcus Fakana, 18, was jailed for having sex with a British girl, 17, while they were both on holiday.

Referee makes history as first openly gay official

Huw Ware says it was the biggest day of his life as he called in the new champion.

Watch: Snowy Sunday in parts of the UK

Many people in the north of England and Wales woke up to wintery scenes.

Musk says Farage 'doesn't have what it takes' to be Reform UK leader

Nigel Farage claims Musk's call is due to a disagreement support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson.

Grooming gangs attack on Phillips 'disgraceful smear', says Streeting

Wes Streeting says his cabinet colleague has "done more than most people ever do" to fight grooming gangs.

'Humans are all they know' - Fate of whales uncertain as marine zoo shuts

Campaigners, politicians and zoo managers disagree on where Wikie and her son Keijo should be sent.

Hamas releases video of Israeli hostage Liri Albag as ceasefire talks resume

It comes as Israel intensified strikes on Gaza, killing 88 people over the past 24 hours, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

Woman had eight organs removed in cancer treatment

Horsham's Fay Louise planned her own funeral after doctors found a tumour in her appendix in 2023.

Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia's Kursk region

The Russian Defence Ministry says efforts to fight back against Ukrainian forces are continuing.

Your pictures of Sunday snow across UK

Snow drives north on Sunday as bitter conditions are set to return for much of the UK next week.

Watch: Will it snow where you are?

Amber warnings for heavy snow and ice remain in place for parts of England, Scotland and Wales, with travel delays and power cuts likely.

Nigel Farage claims Reform can win power - but how realistic is that?

With new financial backers and a rapidly growing base, Reform UK seems to have momentum, but will it last?

Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet among stars gathering for Golden Globes

Zendaya, Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande are among the nominees at the Los Angeles ceremony.

After bruising election loss, what next for Kamala Harris?

The outgoing vice-president is weighing her options, which could include another White House run, or a bid to be California's governor.

Filth and frolics - how pointy shoes once caused moral outrage in London

Shoes seen as demonic and vain were blamed for making men "effeminate" and bringing the plague to London.

Britain's first supermarket petrol station - when fuel cost just 15p a litre

An archivist says the petrol station's electronic payment system could not keep up with demand.

New York becomes first US city with congestion charge

The scheme has faced resistance, including from President-elect Donald Trump.

Body of missing Indian journalist found in septic tank

Mukesh Chandrakar's corpse was found with severe injuries consistent with a blunt-force attack, police say.

NHS App upgrade to give patients more choice over treatment

Plans for an upgraded NHS app to allow more patients in England to book treatments will be announced by the health secretary on Monday.

Washington Post cartoonist quits after satire aimed at owner Bezos rejected

The newspaper decided not to run Ann Telnaes' cartoon of tycoons kneeling before Donald Trump.

Filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of Aubrey Plaza, dead at 47

His body was found by an assistant at his Los Angeles home on Friday morning, US media report.

Motorbike-sized tuna sold to Tokyo sushi restaurateurs for $1.3m

The huge bluefin, which was auctioned in Tokyo, will be served at restaurants across Japan.

Detectorist unearths warrior's gold scabbard stud

Experts say the stud, found at a detecting rally, could be one of "less than a dozen in the country".

Bournemouth Echo

Council's private company sees profits triple

PROFITS have more than tripled at a council-owned company year on year, new accounts show.

Gastropub told to improve by hygiene inspectors

A NUMBER of cafés, pubs, restaurants and takeaways across Dorset and the New Forest have been handed new food hygiene ratings recently.

Half a million pound boost announced to support disabled and elderly residents in BCP

AN INVESTMENT of over half a million pounds has been announced to support disabled and elderly residents in BCP.

Formal plans submitted to turn former cinema into shops and flats

Plans have been submitted for a significant redevelopment in Ringwood town centre.

A31 road closures expected later this month - all you need to know

Road closures along the A31 will be in place later this month while a roundabout is resurfaced.

Dorset town's last remaining bank set to close later this year

Lloyds Bank announced that it will be closing its branch on Cheap Street from May 19, 2025.

The pub that offers discounts to visitors staying nearby

A pub that offers discounts to visitors staying at nearby campsites is the Daily Echo's Pub of The Week.

Boscombe rape probe continues as man released on bail

A man remains on police bail after a woman was raped in Boscombe.

A31 closed after reported three-vehicle crash

THE A31 has reportedly been blocked in both directions after a crash involving three vehicles. 

'Avoid the area': Firefighters tackle blaze in Bournemouth

THE FIRE service are warning the public to avoid the area while it tackles a fire in Bournemouth.

Dog rescued after falling 120ft down cliff

A DOG was rescued by the coastguard after falling 120ft down a cliff and onto a rocky beach.

Heavy rain causing floods across Dorset - updates

A yellow warning for rain has been issues by the Met Office for Dorset.

Award winning café offering £1 coffees to mark anniversary

AN AWARD winning café will be offering coffees for £1 to its first 100 customers to mark its anniversary.

Pizza Express in Bournemouth and Christchurch set for change

TWO Pizza Express restaurants are set for a revamp.

Papa John's Pizza looks to open restaurant until 5am

PAPA John’s is looking to extend the opening hours of one of its restaurants.

Jet2 sees 'strong' Christmas sales

Airliner Jet2 has reported strong demand for holidays – even on Christmas Day.

Train delays after car crashes into bridge

A car has crashed into a bridge causing delays to train services

Full list of every UK high street shop confirmed to close down in 2025

Find out which high street shops will be closing for good in 2025, from Co-op to Homebase and more.

Couple who paid off £43k in debt share 6 tips to help you with your finances

Skint Dad blog, created by Ricky and Naomi Willis, shares six tips to help you clear debt and save money.

Formula 1

5 things to be excited about as F1 gears up for the 2025 season

F1 might be on its winter break following an action-packed 2024, but excitement is already building over the campaign we’ve got ahead of us. From the arrival of several rookies, through to a spectacular launch event – and not to mention the beginning of a new era for a certain seven-time world champion – we’ve picked out five of the key things to look forward to in the 2025 season…

Windows Central

PlayStation says Windows PC is not a "major risk," probably because blanket 'day and date' PlayStation game launches on PC are coming sooner than you think

Are you ready for the latest strategies Sony and Xbox are or will be pushing?

Laffgaff

Which Greek god is the father of Helen of Troy?

Zeus.

Fastest Cake

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