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Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups
The home secretary says those who fail to report child sexual abuse could face criminal sanctions.
Major incidents declared as UK grapples with floods, snow and ice
Almost 200 flood warnings have been issued in parts of England.
China earthquake: Scores dead as tremor strikes Tibet
Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Nepal and parts of India.
McDonald's workers make fresh harassment claims
Workers at the fast-food chain tell the BBC they still face sexual abuse despite pledges to improve safeguarding.
"Stop shooting! My daughter is dead": Woman killed as West Bank power struggle rages
Shatha al-Sabbagh's family accuses the Palestinian Authority over her death in Jenin, but the PA blames "outlaws".
Child mental health crisis: Better resilience is the solution, say experts
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution
Canada's Justin Trudeau cites 'internal battles' as he ends nine-year run
In power since 2015, Trudeau said he would resign after a new leader of his Liberal Party is chosen.
Five dead as huge winter storm grips swathe of US
Seven US states declared emergencies owing to the polar vortex of icy air that usually circles the North Pole.
North Korea says new hypersonic missile will 'contain' rivals
Pyongyang fired a missile for the first time in two months, while Antony Blinken was in Seoul.
Record year for wind power in 2024
Wind provided more electricity than ever last year across England, Wales and Scotland.
December sales provide little cheer for retailers
Black Friday boosted monthly sales, but overall 2024 was a lacklustre year for retail, figures show.
Apple says it will update AI feature after BBC complaint
One of Apple's new artificial intelligence feature is facing criticism for generating inaccurate news alerts.
Aerial footage shows severe flooding in Leicestershire
Large swathes of the Leicestershire countryside have been inundated by floodwater.
How Myles Smith wrote 2024's biggest British hit
The Luton-born singer-songwriter has taken fourth place on BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025.
'Starmer blasts Musk' and Canada's 'Trudeau quits'
Sir Keir Starmer's response to tycoon Elon Musk and Justin Trudeau's resignation lead the papers.
What is Starmer's record on prosecuting grooming gangs?
The prime minister has come under attack from Elon Musk over his record as director of public prosecutions.
Why the Justin Trudeau era has come to an end now
A self-described fighter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored calls for him to step down - until he couldn't.
Cryptocurrencies and personal AI: Tech to watch out for in 2025
Will 2025 be a hinge year for cryptocurrency and will personalised AI appear on your phone?
UFC boss to join board of Facebook owner Meta
It comes days after former UK deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg left his top job at the social media giant.
Scot killed while serving on frontline in Ukraine
Jordan Maclachlan left his home in the Highlands for Ukraine three years ago.
Moment over 100,000 teddy bears fly onto ice rink
The ice hockey event saw a "world record" 102,343 teddy bears fly into the ice rink in a moment of "sweet cuddly mayhem", with the stuffed toys set to be collected for charity.
Judge denies Trump bid to delay sentencing in hush money case
The incoming president's lawyers vowed to challenge the decision to proceed with sentencing this week.
Facebook and Instagram get rid of fact checkers
Meta says its platforms will instead rely on "community notes" from its users, an approach pioneered by X.
Boy, 14, stabbed to death on London bus
The teenager died at the scene of stabbing in south-east London, the Metropolitan Police said.
McDonald's boss says 29 people fired over abuse
It comes after workers at the fast-food chain told the BBC they are still facing sexual abuse and harassment.
Search launched for British hikers missing in Dolomites
Aziz Ziriat and Samuel Harris were last heard from on 1 January and never boarded a flight home.
A&E patients facing two-day waits in Liverpool
Patients in A&E at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital are facing waits of up to 50 hours.
Trump Jr arrives in Greenland after dad says US should own the territory
The president-elect has said Greenland "will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our nation".
New grooming gangs inquiry would delay action on child abuse, inquiry chair tells BBC
Victims want change now, Prof Alexis Jay says, and people need to "step up to the mark" and implement her recommendations.
Jean-Marie Le Pen - founder of French far right and 'Devil of the Republic' - dies at 96
A Holocaust denier and unrepentant extremist on race and immigration, the far-right politician has died at 96.
Campaign group report Prince Andrew to police over 'false' business name claim
Prince Andrew has been accused of using a 'false name' in how a business was registered.
The latest forecast covering the UK
BBC weather presenter Darren Bett has the latest UK forecast for Tuesday.
New snow and ice warning for Scotland issued
The alert will run for 24 hours from midday, covering Grampian, the Highlands, Orkney & Shetland, Dumfries & Galloway and across Ayrshire.
Boy, 17, rescued from floodwater in Lincolnshire
Dozens of flood warnings remain in place across the region following heavy rain.
Thousands without water in Republic of Ireland
Irish national weather forecaster Met Éireann has issued a fresh orange warning in the Republic.
Ros Atkins on...Elon Musk's political interventions
The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at Elon Musk's involvement in politics outside the US.
What you need to know about HMPV
Pictures from China, where cases of the virus are surging, have people worried on social media.
'Stop shooting! My daughter is dead': Woman killed as West Bank power struggle rages
Shatha al-Sabbagh's family accuses the Palestinian Authority over her death in Jenin, but the PA blames "outlaws".
Better resilience is solution to child mental health crisis, experts say
The surge in mental health referrals among young people has prompted debate among experts about the cause - and the most effective solution
What Netflix deal means for WWE as it makes streaming debut
Stars such as The Rock and John Cena make a return as the flagship Raw show launches on Netflix.
Tibet earthquake rescuers search for survivors in freezing temperatures
Rescuers have arrived in the area at the foot of Mount Everest, with fears overnight temperatures could drop to -18C.
Next blames clothes price rises on wage increases set out in Budget
The retailer expects employee costs to increase by £73m due in part to rising National Insurance
UK special forces investigated over Libya operation
Members of the Special Boat Service are facing a probe over an operation two years ago.
Bet365 boss takes big pay cut but still makes £158m
Denise Coates has been credited with the rapid rise of the online gambling firm.
Aubrey Plaza calls husband's death 'unimaginable tragedy'
The actress and filmmaker's family ask for privacy after the announcement of his death at the weekend.
Italian village forbids residents from becoming ill
The mayor of Belcastro said the "humorous provocation" was an attempt to expose the state of the region's healthcare system.
Stamp duty changes will motivate first-time buyers, says Halifax
The UK's biggest mortgage lender says house prices rose 3.3% during the course of 2024.
Bournemouth Echo
Controversial 20mph plans across BCP to advance later this year
Controversial plans for 20mph roads in the conurbation will advance later this year, BCP Council has said.
Another national retailer to leave Bournemouth town centre
Another Bournemouth town centre retailer has announced it will leave the area.
'Those on benefits should carry out socially useful work in return'
New Forest MP Sir Desmond Swayne has said those on benefits should be paid in return for carrying out “socially useful work”.
Bookings open for Race for Life Bournemouth and Poole this summer
Broadcaster and DJ Adele Roberts is urging people to kick start the New Year by signing up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Bournemouth and Poole.
Charity moves into new home at business park
AN INDEPENDENT Poole charity has expanded into a new building at a business park.
Plans to future-proof cemetery as space runs out
"Ringwood cemetery is piling up" and solutions are needed to future-proof the space, a councillor has said.
Big plans on the horizon for two major regeneration projects
Financing regeneration projects across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is a “significant hurdle”, a senior council officer has said.
Rare migratory bird spotted in Poole
A rare bird has been delighting visitors to Hamworthy Park and Poole Harbour.
Memories of United giant-killing heroics as Cherries prepare to face West Brom
Forty-one years ago, the Cherries beat Manchester United in the FA Cup in perhaps one of their most famous days as a club, a true giant killing as the then third tier side bested the cup holders.
Bournemouth man to run London Marathon to raise funds for Kidney Care UK
A Bournemouth resident is set to take part in the London Marathon 2025 to raise funds and awareness for Kidney Care UK.
Fun and educational music classes for toddlers
FUN music classes for babies and toddlers in Bournemouth offering a space to learn instruments and develop their cognitive skills.
A338 Wessex Way blocked both ways after crash
The A338 Wessex Way is blocked after a reported collision near Bournemouth West roundabout.
Man died of hanging but woman's death still unexplained as inquest opens
A retired salesman who was found dead along with his wife at their home died of hanging, an inquest has heard.
Six Dorset Police officers face gross misconduct hearing
The group allegedly exchanged messages that were deemed discriminatory and/or offensive and/or inappropriate.
Live updates - cold weather sparks SWEP protocol across Dorset
A SWEP protocol has been activated for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as temperatures are set to reach as low as -1 degrees.
SWEP warning issued for Dorset as temperatures begin to plummet
The SWEP, activated by BCP Council and partners, is issued to support homeless people in bad weather conditions.
MP calls for residents' views on playground provision ahead of parliamentary debate
Ahead of his first debate in parliament, MP Tom Hayes is calling on residents to share their views about playgrounds.
CCTV shows man scramble out of store with stolen eggs
A man was seen on CCTV leaving Budgens on Salisbury Road with multiple boxes of eggs in his possession.
Motorists face rush hour delays after crash on A31
Partially blocked and queueing traffic due to a crash on the A31 Eastbound at Ringwood turn-off.
NHS Dorset issues urgent warning as Norovirus cases rise
Patients experiencing symptoms of Norovirus are being urged to stay away from all NHS Dorset sites.
'Why should nurses pay for parking?'
For many years I have been asking why do the nurses and staff at the hospital not get free parking?
'I hope the government feels proud of itself'
My daughter approaching 65 years of age recently had a very bad fall at work, which has resulted in her taking a lot of leave ,some unpaid. the reason for the fall yet to be established.
'Lack of car parking is the issue in town centre'
Once again, we see a letter outlining the demise of Bournemouth town centre.
The Waterboys announce Bournemouth tour date
Rock band The Waterboys have announced their brand new, sixteenth studio album, Life, Death and Dennis Hopper, ready for 28 date UK tour, including one stop at the Bournemouth Pavilion in May.
BCP hour-by-hour forecast ahead of January 2025 snow weather warning
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have a weather warning for snow on Wednesday, January 8. See the hour-by-hour weather forecast.
Does 3 points on your driving licence affect car insurance? Expert explains
Find out how three penalty points on your driving licence in the UK can affect car insurance, according to motoring experts.
National charity launches new year volunteer appeal
The charity believes that by joining the team, volunteers can donate their skills, gain retail experience, meet new people and support their local community.
Family brewer sees 50 per cent sales increase following 'bold' relaunch
In the 12 weeks leading up to Tuesday, September 29, 2024, the volume of Badger PBA sales increased by 51.6 per cent compared to the same time frame in 2023.
Volunteers rewarded with complimentary short breaks
Each year, the charity will offer six volunteer reward breaks, with three spots for volunteers nominated by staff and three awarded to long-serving volunteers.
Non-profit cinema group to return for new season of screenings
The screenings will be part of a "femme fatale" season, with Gun Crazy (1950), Laura (1944) and The Lady from Shanghai (1947) all set to be shown.
'Absolute joy' as local charity opens event space for disabled children
This community space is designed for disabled children and their families to enjoy a range of inclusive activities and events.
Costa Coffee to launch new January 2025 menu this week including Spanish Latte
Costa Coffee has revealed its new January menu and the release date so coffee fans can get to their local stores to try it and it's not long to wait.
UKHSA issues new health advice to parents amid quad-demic
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding parents of the simple steps they can take to reduce the spread of stomach bugs and winter illnesses.
Mortgage expert reveals how to save thousands as stamp duty rises this year
With three months to go until rates change, first-time buyers will need to be smart to get things completed in time, or risk paying up to £2,500 in stamp duty
Formula 1
Stunning wins, breathtaking battles and epic fashion moments – 40 times Lewis Hamilton showed he was an F1 icon
Across the course of his 18 years to date in Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton has been no stranger to milestone moments; a quick scan of the record books will confirm that, with the Briton’s name at the top of many illustrious lists. The next landmark occasion for Hamilton, however, is happening off the track as the seven-time world champion turns 40 today. To celebrate his big day, we’ve been taking a look back at – you guessed it – 40 of Hamilton’s most iconic moments during his F1 career so far.
Leclerc lists areas where Sainz has helped him improve as he hails 'incredible team mate'
Charles Leclerc has praised Carlos Sainz for helping him to improve in “so many areas” during their four years racing together at Ferrari, with the Monegasque stating that his former team mate “deserves to be in a top team” following his departure from the Italian outfit.
Magnussen explains how he could have ended up alongside Verstappen at Red Bull as he reflects on moments that changed his path
Kevin Magnussen has been reflecting on the moments in his F1 career that could potentially have led to him going on another trajectory – including a possible move to the Red Bull stable where he might have eventually ended up racing alongside Max Verstappen.
Windows Central
Razer's brand-new, redesigned Blade 16 gaming laptop may have finally achieved perfection
At CES 2025, Razer announced the latest Blade 16. Completely redesigned, the new Blade 16 is the thinnest gaming laptop Razer has ever made — and it's powered by AMD.
HP is updating one of my favorite gaming monitors, dropping a new 4K smart gaming display, and more
During CES 2025, HP announced five new OMEN gaming monitors, including an update to one of my top-rated monitors and a smart gaming display for cloud streaming.
Say goodbye to dust — HP's latest gaming laptop boasts self-cleaning fans
Dust can easily clog up your gaming laptop, resulting in a noticeable drop in performance. HP wants to fix that with self-cleaning intake fans in its new OMEN MAX 16 gaming laptop.
The Area-51 returns as Alienware's flagship gaming PC — why does it only have two RAM slots?
Area-51 was one of the first gaming PCs I coveted in the late 90s, and it's making a return with the latest performance hardware from Intel and NVIDIA. But a couple of design choices leave me scratching my head.
HyperX wants you to 3D print custom shells for an all-new wireless gaming mouse — expanding its Pulsefire range at CES 2025
Wired HyperX Pulsefire Saga and wireless Saga Pro gaming mice will offer free printable blueprints for its eight customizable parts.
NVIDIA unveils RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 GPUs — here's what they cost
NVIDIA unveiled its Blackwell family GPUs, with both the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 going on sale January 30.
Cherry announced two new wireless mechanical gaming keyboards that can reach up to 8000 Hz
Cherry unveiled its latest computer accessories at CES 2025, which includes two new wireless mechanical keyboards.
LIVE: NVIDIA Keynote at CES 2025 — CEO Jensen Huang unveils RTX 5000 GPUs
Everything that's happening at the Consumer Electronics Show for the NVIDIA CEO Keynote in Las Vegas.
Xbox and LG team up, LG TVs will also be Xbox later this year
LG TVs get Xbox Cloud Gaming support later this year thanks to a new team-up between LG and Xbox.
HP just announced the world’s first Copilot+ All-in-One PC with a 32-inch 4K display — THIS is my next computer
HP has done it again. Just last year, it launched a redesigned flagship Windows 11 all-in-one desktop, and this year it has refined that product into the world’s first Copilot+ all-in-one PC
AMD says its Ryzen AI Max CPU is faster than an RTX 4090 — is this the best AI mobile processor ever?
AMD is having a busy CES, announcing new CPUs and GPUs. The new Ryzen AI Max might be the most intriguing of all, especially since AMD claims it can outperform the RTX 4090 GPU in certain AI tasks. Here's what you need to know.
Acer drops "women and casual gamers" gimmick for RTX 4050 gaming laptop with new 14, 15, 16, and 17-inch Nitro variants
An all-white 14-inch Nitro V AI gaming laptop switches up Acer's marketing but keeps the NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU.
Dell's latest laptop uses the same tech that earned the iPad 2024 a perfect score, but you won't recognize its name
Dell just announced a whopping seven new laptops from its new Dell Pro range of devices. The standout is the Dell Pro 14 Premium, which features a tandem OLED display.
Specs and prices for Acer's new AI PC gaming handhelds have been revealed — They're a lot heftier than I expected
During CES 2025, Acer revealed details about its on-the-go gaming devices, including the specs for its two upcoming AI PC Nitro Blaze gaming handhelds.
I'm becoming a big fan of HP's enterprise laptops after going hands-on with one powered by Intel's best
During CES 2025, HP has announced new EliteBooks powered by Intel Core Ultra (Series 2), and my early hands-on with one is making me a big EliteBook fan.
Dell's confusing rebrand is highlighted by these otherwise lovely looking laptops
Dell's rebranding of its PC and other devices is meant to simplify things, but has it created more confusion? These laptops show how Dell's new names can get tricky quickly.
Dell is getting rid of its Precision PCs. Here's what will replace them.
Dell just announced it Dell Pro Max 14 and Dell Pro Max 16 at CES. The laptops pair the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor with powerful graphics and are among the first devices under Dell's new branding.
AMD's flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU thrashes Intel's best, and one exclusive feature makes all the difference
AMD unveiled two new Ryzen 9 X3D desktop CPUs at CES 2025, with the flagship debuting ahead of any other chip on the market in terms of power. It also teased new RDNA 4 desktop GPUs, making it a great time to be a PC gamer.
Acer's Revo Box AI mini PC already looks more cutting-edge than the new Mac mini as it brings Copilot+ to your desktop
Acer announced a variety of new Copilot+ PCs powered by AMD and Intel chips at CES 2025, but the standout is a mini PC with slick design, lots of ports, and a powerful NPU.
Acer's new laptop is made from ... oyster shells? A first look at the carbon-neutral AI PC.
Oyster shells are great for composting, and apparently also great for building eco-friendly laptops. Check out Acer's Aspire Vero 16, a carbon-neutral AI PC.
Goodbye, XPS: Dell joins HP in rebranding its entire laptop range for the AI PC era
In a striking move, Dell has decided to rebrand its entire line of PCs and laptops for the era of AI PCs. Here's what that looks like.
Hyperkin reveals a new, PlayStation 5-inspired, 'Competitor' controller for Xbox and PC platforms at CES 2025
Hyperkin has announced that it is making a brand new 'Competitor' Xbox controller. It will feature a button layout similar to PS5 DualSense gamepad, Hall Effect joysticks and triggers, and more.
The first new PC game I played in 2025 is the medieval combat sim I've always wanted, and it's free on Steam
The New Year is a great time to play a new game, and my first of 2025 is Half Sword — an amazing medieval combat sim that's completely free-to-play right now.
Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X shakes up the $600 Windows laptop market, brings AI to everyone — Here's why Intel should be worried
Qualcomm has entered the affordable $600 laptop market with its new 8-core Snapdragon X processor, which should shake up the budget-class Windows laptop space.
Is your docking station colorful enough for gaming? This one is.
Razer announced an RGB docking station for gaming handhelds, tablets, and phones at CES. The device features six ports to help you connect all your accessories and peripherals.
Xbox Game Pass gets Blizzard's original Diablo on PC, another EA Sports title, and more
Diablo, UFC 5, and more games are joining the various tiers of Xbox Game Pass in January 2025.
Sam Altman says OpenAI can confidently build AGI as the ChatGPT maker shifts focus to superintelligence: "I kinda miss doing AI research back when we didn't know how"
A new blog post by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicates that the AI firm knows how to build AGI as it shifts gears and focus to superintelligence.
This mesh office chair is like a mullet — business in the front, party in the back
AndaSeat X-Air Pro is the company's first mesh office chair, but is it a good one to use? Our review.
Razer brings AAA PC games to the palm of your hand through PC Remote Play
Razer PC Remote Play allows you to stream PC games to a mobile device or PC, including handheld consoles.
The Razer Chroma ecosystem is expanding with new smart lights, new accessories, and new features
During CES 2025, Razer revealed multiple new Chroma-enabled products and revealed an expansion to its "Immersive Ecosystem" with new Chroma features.
NVIDIA fully embraces the Steam Deck with a native GeForce Now app promised for 2025
NVIDIA has announced, among many other things, at CES 2025 that an official GeForce Now app is coming to the Steam Deck this year.
Samsung's new Galaxy Book5 Pro laptops are "AI PCs," snubbing Microsoft's "Copilot+ PC" branding
The new Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro laptops pair gorgeous displays with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors. They also support several AI features that run locally and take advantage of NPUs.
The WWE reveals WWE 2K25 during Monday Night RAW's Netflix debut for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC
Over the course of Monday Night RAW's Netflix debut, WWE provided the world with a small preview of the next entry in the long-running WWE 2K wrestling game franchise - WWE 2K25.
Microsoft wants you to use Bing so badly that it's using "deceptive tactics" to transform the search engine into an imitation of Google — Google responds
Microsoft is reportedly using deceptive tactics to grow its market share against Google in the search landscape by making Bing look like Google.
Everything that happened at The Game Awards 2024: Winners, Game of the Year, and every new trailer
The time has come to celebrate 2024's best games with The Game Awards. Here, you'll find live coverage of every winner as they were announced, along with all the latest news from new trailers and reveals.
Your wait is over — NVIDIA is finally bringing GeForce Now to India later this year
NVIDIA has confirmed that it is bringing GeForce Now to India in 2025, and I have all the details.
Laffgaff
Which composer wrote the opera The Flying Dutchman?
Richard Wagner.
Wheat Field Photo
Why is it so hard to take a good photo of a wheat field? The image is always grainy.