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SAS had golden pass to get away with murder, inquiry told
In a closed-door hearing, a former senior UK Special Forces officer tells a public inquiry he believes the SAS "was carrying out murders".
How Canada's immigration debate soured - and helped seal Trudeau's fate
Immigration has long been a polarising issue in the West but Canada mostly avoided it - until now
Meghan 'devastated' after death of rescue dog
The duchess said on Instagram she had 'cried too many tears to count' since the death of her beagle, Guy.
Musk's 'disinformation' endangering me, says Jess Phillips
The tech billionaire and Trump adviser criticised the safeguarding minister after she defended a government decision not to hold an inquiry into UK grooming cases.
Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks
Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.
Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal
The president-elect said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland.
Sub-zero temperatures forecast as floods remain
Fresh warnings for snow and ice have been issued across many parts of the UK.
Trudeau says 'not a snowball's chance in hell' Canada will join US
The comment follows Donald Trump's threat on Tuesday to use "economic force" to acquire its neighbour to the north.
'Music is back' as sales hit a 20-year high
Albums by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Coldplay pushed sales of recorded music to a record £2.4bn.
Rising costs force 'difficult choices' on schools
A new report says schools in England may have to make cuts to meet pupils' needs and cover pay rises.
Rolls-Royce factory to expand for more bespoke cars
The luxury carmaker will almost double the size of its factory to build more one-offs.
BBC Sound of 2025: Barry Can't Swim is a new dance music superstar
The producer and DJ from Edinburgh is revealed in third place on the BBC's Sound of 2025 list.
The Papers: 'Meta reins in fact-checking' and A&E 'flu crisis'
A change in moderation policy by the owner of Facebook and pressures on the NHS lead the papers.
Ros Atkins on...Elon Musk's political interventions
The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at Elon Musk's involvement in politics outside the US.
'I can't get divorced as I can't get my pension valued'
Divorcing teachers say they are living in limbo waiting for the value of their pensions to be calculated.
Jean-Marie Le Pen - founder of French far right and 'Devil of the Republic'
A Holocaust denier and unrepentant extremist on race and immigration, the far-right politician has died at 96.
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
A boy has been stabbed to death on a London bus in what police described as "a horrendous crime".
Streeting says he is ashamed of NHS winter problems
The health secretary sees patients left crying and distressed, as hospitals declare critical incidents.
Mahout charged after elephant gores tourist to death
Theerayut Inthaphudkij, 38, has been charged with negligence causing death, authorities say.
Watch: Ferocious and explosive fire burns behind CBS reporter
Flames are seen climbing trees and embers fly as wind gusts continue to fuel wildfires in LA.
Liam Payne cause of death confirmed as UK inquest opens
Polytrauma is a term for someone who has sustained traumatic injuries to their body and organ systems.
Germany and France warn Trump over threat to take over Greenland
The EU's two leading members were reacting to the US president-elect's plans to acquire Denmark's autonomous territory.
Starmer and Badenoch clash over call for grooming inquiry
The Tory leader says a fresh inquiry is needed to "join the dots" but the PM says it would delay change.
Europe's biggest battery farm to be built on coal mine, developers say
Developers confirms £800m investment across two sites in Scotland to support the growth in renewables
Mother 'not surprised' son killed on London bus
Kelyan Bokassa was groomed by gangs from the age of six years old, his mother Mary Bokassa said.
Huge problems with axing fact-checkers, Meta oversight board says
The body's co-chair says moving to community notes could have a big impact on gender rights and minority groups.
Body found in search for missing British hikers in Italy
Aziz Ziriat, 36, and Samuel Harris, 35, from London, had not been heard from since 1 January.
Glass of milk a day cuts bowel cancer risk, study finds
Dark leafy greens, bread and non-dairy milks containing calcium were also found to offer protection.
'We need to get out of here!' Palisades residents describe flight from inferno
David Latt said he and his wife had just 10 minutes to grab important documents and family photographs
High winds, lack of rain and climate change stoking California fires
Experts say that rising global temperatures are making wild fires more likely in California.
In pictures: Dramatic scenes as wildfires sweep through west LA
The fires are spreading because of high winds and very dry conditions.
LA wildfire causes 'significant damage' at school made famous by Hollywood
A high school that appeared in films such as Carrie is said to have been impacted by blazes, according to an official.
Why does Trump want Greenland and what do its people think?
Though the president-elect's rhetoric is unusual, for over a century a succession of US presidents have tried to gain control of Greenland.
How Canada's immigration debate soured - and helped seal Trudeau's fate
Immigration has long been a polarising issue in the West but Canada mostly avoided it - until now
'I can't get divorced as I can't get my pension valued'
Divorcing teachers say they are living in limbo waiting for pension valuations to be calculated.
Men on secret 1970s pro-paedophile list could still work with children today
A small number have been identified from a 300-strong group of adults who called for legal sex with children.
Cold weather payments triggered in some areas as temperatures plunge
Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.
Morning coffee may lower risk of heart disease-related death, research suggests
The study did not say why coffee in the morning reduces the risk and whether it was the sole cause.
MPs urge clampdown on tenants' antisocial behaviour
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson calls for a "three strikes and you're out" for social housing tenants.
Rugby star killed in November floods found in 7ft of water, inquest hears
An inquest into Tom Voyce's death hears his car was found in the River Aln, four days before his body.
'Music is back' as vinyl and streaming help sales hit a 20-year high
Albums by Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift and Coldplay pushed sales of recorded music to a record £2.4bn.
Rolls-Royce expands to build bespoke cars for super-rich
The luxury carmaker will almost double the size of its factory to build more one-offs.
ChatGPT creator denies sister's childhood rape claim
Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006.
SAS had golden pass to get away with murder, inquiry told
In a closed-door hearing, a former senior UK Special Forces officer tells a public inquiry he believes the SAS "was carrying out murders".
Bournemouth Echo
Pleasure boats ruled out from Bournemouth Pier following beach tragedy
PLEASURE boats will not be operating from Bournemouth Pier once again this summer following the deaths of two children in 2023.
Tributes paid to loving husband and family man who died suddenly
Andrew Chappell was husband to Angie, father to Amy, Xander and Toby as well as a loving grandad to Isabella and brother to Tammy.
Bookings being taken for seafront hospice charity walk
Bookings are now open for a fundraiser along the coast.
New Forest District Council announces waste collection changes
Once the service begins, food waste will be collected weekly using caddies. Recycling and rubbish will be collected in alternate weeks, with rubbish one week and recycling the next.
Endangered bird native to South America spotted in UK 'wild' for first time
An endangered South American blue finch was spotted flying above the New Forest in what is thought to be the first 'wild' spotting of the species in the UK
Highcliffe festival at risk of not going ahead in 2025
A popular Highcliffe music festival is at risk of not returning for 2025.
BCP Green Party speak out over devolution plans for 'Heart of Wessex'
The councils would not merge but would collaborate on local matters. Supporters say it could bring more private investment and long-term funding for infrastructure.
Controversial merger of BCP councils 'saved £35m'
Councillor Jeff Hanna, BCP's cabinet member for transformation, said: "This is a major achievement.
Last orders called at Dorset pub as buyer can't be found
A north Dorset pub which closed last summer is now likely to be converted into a home – after the owners failed to find a buyer.
Man remains on police bail following Princess Road fires
Princess Road in Bournemouth has been targeted multiple times in 2024.
BCP joining regional devolution bid ‘makes complete sense’
The leader of Hampshire County Council says he would welcome interest from politicians from Dorset in joining a regional devolution bid.
Thousands raised through complimentary ferry service on Christmas Day
A POPULAR ferry service has announced that more than £2,000 was raised on one day over the festive period.
Government addresses whether there will be another general election soon
The UK Labour government has responded to calls for another general election.
Road closed and buses diverted after crash in Bournemouth
Castle Lane in Bournemouth is currently closed and buses are being diverted after reports of a crash.
Amber warning of snow headed for Dorset this evening
The Met Office has forecast a yellow weather warning for snow on Wednesday (January 8) which could impact Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
Police close case on man who 'pleasured himself in front of teenager'
Police officers have closed a case on an alleged flasher “pleasured himself” in front of a teenage girl.
Person found dead at property in Poole
A person has been found dead at an address in Poole.
Person freed by firefighters following crash
Castle Lane was blocked this morning after a two-vehicle crash.
Nearly £2,000 worth of cigarettes and tobacco stolen from Spar store
Between 5:30pm on November 24, 2024, and 6:30am on November 25, 2024, the Spar store on Station Road in Sturminster Marshall was broken into.
Teenage girl taken to safety after incident in Bournemouth
The RNLI, Southwestern Ambulance Service, HM Coastguard, and Dorset Police attended the incident.
Man arrested after frozen turkeys seized in raid
Officers were alerted to reports of a commercial burglary in Bradford Abbas, Sherborne.
Motorists face delays after 'incident' on A31
A31 Eastbound - One lane blocked between Picket Post and Stoney Cross due to an incident, delays building.
Bye bye Bibby: Asylum seeker barge destined for new life elsewhere as contract to end
THE Bibby Stockholm barge is set to begin a new life elsewhere after its time at Portland Port comes to an end.
Christchurch's Meram Kitchen reaches semi-finals of British Kebab Awards
Meram Kitchen offers traditional Turkish cuisine and a friendly atmosphere.
Poole restaurant closes for refurbishment and essential maintenance
A Poole restaurant is closing while it undergoes essential maintenance.
2,000 real Christmas trees recycled by New Forest District Council
More than 2,000 real Christmas trees have been recycled by New Forest District Council.
Son keeps promise to dying dad by completing 72-mile challenge
A son has kept a promise made to his dying dad by completing a 72-mile sporting challenge in aid of the New Forest's only hospice
School receives 'best ever' Ofsted report
The report, published on Friday, December 20, 2024, praised the school's progression beyond these standards and its commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.
BCP Council hits out at Labour's approach to devolution
The leader of BCP Council has hit out at the Labour government’s approach to devolution.
'Car parking should be cheaper in town'
I think the pay for parking on apps only is crazy.
'People still want to pay for parking with cash'
The councils in this country are just like our government.
Hour-by-hour forecast for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Met Office has forecast a yellow weather warning for snow on Wednesday (January 8) which could impact Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Residents raise more than £900 for charity with special calendar
Residents can enjoy watching the livestream from the lounge and their own bedrooms.
Church group takes Christmas story 'out to the people'
The play began with creation, then touched on Abraham and Isaac, followed by the appearance of the angel to Mary and Joseph and their trip to Bethlehem, the visit by the shepherds and the wise men.
Church lunch raised more than £700 for global conflicts
A church charity event raised more than £700 to help those affected by global conflicts.
Volunteers celebrate 'exceptional year' at Dorset museum
The museum, celebrating its tenth anniversary, has also been accredited by Arts Council England.
Network Rail completes upgrades across Wessex route
In the Woking area, a two-week programme of upgrades on the South West Main Line at Brookwood, between Farnborough and Woking, was completed.
Poole man's charity cycle raises hundreds for young cancer survivors
He was inspired to fundraise after meeting charity representatives at the Southampton Boat Show and was moved by the difficulties young people face in rebuilding their lives after cancer.
National Trust invites people to get involved at Stourhead estate
The aim is to showcase the different ways people can contribute to preserving the estate, including its landscaped gardens and 18th-century Palladian mansion.
How to skip the GP queue: 7 health conditions to go straight to a pharmacist for
You could save yourselves and the NHS the time and aggravation of long queues to speak to a specialist.
Government
Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill
A Bill to make provision for an entitlement to paid safe leave for victims of domestic abuse; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
'He'll be back' – Norris insists Sainz’s ‘time will come again’ as Spaniard prepares for Williams journey
Lando Norris believes his former team mate Carlos Sainz will be back fighting at the front of the F1 grid in future with the Spaniard proving he “deserves a good seat.”
F1 ROOKIES QUIZ: How much do you know about the new drivers set to hit the Grand Prix grid in 2025?
Formula 1 announces multi-year extension with the Belgian Grand Prix
Formula 1 has agreed a multi-year extension with the Belgian Grand Prix that will see the sport race at the iconic Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in four of the next six years.
Windows Central
Marvel Rivals Season 1 is bringing the Fantastic Four — here's the Invisible Woman in action
Marvel Rivals' Invisible Woman gets gameplay reveal ahead of the January 10 kickoff for Season 1.
This is the first product from CES I'm going to buy. Spoiler alert: it's not a laptop, PC, or a gaming handheld.
The HyperSpace Trackpad Pro is a customizable haptic trackpad with per-app programmable gestures.
STALKER 2 kicks off special giveaway to fundraise for generators for Ukrainian schools — here's what you can win
GSC Game World, the developer of STALKER 2, has partnered with Ukraine's fundraising platform UNITED24 to raise funds for generators for Ukrainian schools with a special giveaway.
Lenovo's latest answer to XREAL AR glasses arrives sooner than you think
Announced at CES 2025, the Lenovo Legion Glasses 2 is set to launch in February 2025, bringing new Augmented Reality glasses at $400.
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X chip finds a home in refreshed Vivobook Copilot+ PCs from ASUS
ASUS announced a bunch of new Copilot+ PCs at CES 2025, returning to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X hardware after a run of Intel-based models. Here's what you need to know.
Sony is making a Helldivers 2 movie even though it's basically just Starship Troopers (and the company owns that, too)
During its CES 2025 conference, PlayStation maker Sony announced that both Helldivers 2 and Starship Troopers are getting film adaptations.
Are foldable laptops dead? Lenovo and ASUS focus on dual-screen PCs, with no sign of their pricier counterparts.
Just a couple of years ago it seemed like folding screens were the new big thing for laptops. Instead, the success of dual-screen PCs has pushed ASUS and Lenovo to refresh last year's models. Here's the news coming out of CES 2025.
The Surface Pro tablet for gamers is coming back with AMD's most powerful AI processor, and it looks cool as hell
During CES 2025, ASUS has announced the new ROG Flow Z13, a Surface Pro-like tablet designed from the ground up with gaming in mind — and it's powered by AMD.
ASUS just made the lightest Copilot+ Snapdragon PC, but it’s the $899 price and ground-breaking ‘Ceraluminum’ that sold me
ASUS just announced an $899 laptop that blew the press away. It's super light, has extreme battery life, and is actually affordable.
DOOM: The Dark Ages supports path tracing and DLSS 4 on Windows PC
id Software and Bethesda Softworks' DOOM: The Dark Ages supports path tracing and DLSS 4 on Windows PC.
Lenovo's most intriguing rollable screen laptop concept finally has a price tag — Introducing the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6
At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Lenovo introduced its ThinkBook Plus (Gen 6) with a 14-to-16.7-inch rollable OLED display.
Lenovo has unveiled the first true Steam Deck alternative with SteamOS... And even an early next-gen Legion Go prototype
Lenovo unleashed its next generation of gaming hardware at CES 2025, including the sleek Legion Go S with SteamOS and a Legion Go (Gen 2) prototype.
Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) vs Steam Deck: Which is the better Steam gaming handheld?
Steam Deck is no longer the only SteamOS handheld on the market. Here's how the Legion Go S compares to it.
Lenovo just announced the shiniest laptop I've seen in a hot minute, and it's also the first with an under-display camera
At CES 2025, Lenovo revealed a multitude of Intel-powered laptops, including the incredibly premium and shiny Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i 14 Aura Edition.
Lenovo redesigned its flagship gaming laptop to handle RTX 5000 GPUs, losing one of my favorite features in the process
Lenovo revealed a bunch of new Legion gaming PCs at CES 2025, including the flagship Legion Pro 7i 16 (Gen 10). It's more powerful than ever, but the upgraded design removes one of my favorite features.
MAINGEAR's new APEX desktops push the limits of pre-built gaming PCs with custom cooling loops and hidden cables
Pre-built PCs often make sacrifices in the name of style, but MAINGEAR looks to have perfected both with its new APEX RUSH and APEX FORCE gaming desktops.
Snapdragon X is finally coming to mini PCs — Lenovo unveils new IdeaCentre and ThinkCentre PCs to compete with Mac Mini
It's finally happening! Snapdragon X powered mini PCs are going to take over in 2025, and Lenovo is joining the fray with its new IdeaCentre Mini X and ThinkCentre Neo 50q.
Lenovo Legion Go S vs Legion Go: What's the difference?
Not sure which Legion Go to get? Specs for the new Legion Go S have been revealed. Here's how this new device compares against the original Legion Go.
Lenovo Legion Go 2 vs Legion Go S: Which is better?
The Legion Go 2 is technically just a prototype right now, but we know enough of the current specs that we can compare it against the new Legion Go S.
Razer's Iskur V2 X gaming chair costs less than half the price of its premium sibling
Razer announced its Iskur V2 X gaming chair this week at CES. The chair can recline up to 152° and costs less than half the price of the Iskur V2.
If you upgrade the SSD in your ROG Ally, adding a heatsink to it should be your next job
In adding a larger, faster SSD to the ROG Ally came a side effect of a much hotter running drive. So let's do something about that.
Monster Hunter Wilds is getting a second Open Best Test in February 2025 along with the return of an old-school monster
Monster Hunter Wilds is receiving another Open Beta Test a few weeks before its launch in February along with another returning monster, Gypceros.
Ubisoft breaks down the fundamentals of parkour for Assassin's Creed Shadows
The February launch date for Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows is fast approaching, and more details about gameplay are starting to emerge.
Forget Microsoft's stringent 4GB Windows 11 requirement — A daring developer runs the OS on just 184MB of RAM, "possibly a record," but its usability remains anyone's guess
Industrious developer NTDEV recently managed to run Windows 11 on less than 200MB of RAM, prompting users to question its functionality.
Godfather of AI and Elon Musk seemingly join forces to curb OpenAI's evolution into a for-profit entity — potentially leaving the ChatGPT maker susceptible to outsider interference and hostile takeovers
Geoffrey Hinton (the Godfather of AI) has seemingly formed an allegiance with Elon Musk and supports the billionaire's lawsuit against OpenAI's evolution into a for-profit entity.
Xbox pledges to double down on Windows improvements for gamers, as Valve's Steam OS turns up the heat — now faced with real competition, it's time for Windows to change
Xbox promises to improve Windows for gamers at CES 2025, in fresh comments from Jason Ronald.
NVIDIA Keynote at CES 2025 — CEO Jensen Huang unveiled RTX 5000 GPUs LIVE
Everything that happened at CES 2025 for the NVIDIA CEO Keynote in Las Vegas.
Laffgaff
What breed of dog is Dug in the Pixar film Up?
Golden Retriever.
Lawyer Underwear
Why did the lawyer show up to court in his underwear? He forgot his lawsuit.