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Paris Hilton among stars 'heartbroken' as she watches home 'burn to ground'
Actor James Woods breaks down in tears on live TV as he describes how his Pacific Palisades property was razed.
Commuters warned of icy roads as cold snap continues to freeze UK
Temperatures could fall as low as -16C on Thursday night, forecasters say.
People smugglers to have finances targeted with new sanctions
The planned measures will target the finances of illegal smuggling networks, the Home Office says.
Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections
The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.
'Patients are collapsing in the waiting room': A&E nurses speak out
Nurses working on the front line of emergency care have spoken to the BBC about pressure they are facing.
Grooming still happening in Oxford, ex-investigator says
Simon Morton says perpetrators are operating in plain sight and the "guys we couldn't catch are still out there".
Food prices 'not going anywhere but up', say retailers
Higher tax and wages will push up prices in the second half of the year, the British Retail Consortium says.
Pound falls as borrowing costs rise to highest since 2008
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts, as Treasury seeks to reassure markets.
In maps: Thousands of acres on fire in LA
Maps and images showing how the four fires currently affecting the LA area are developing.
What it's like inside LA's real life apocalypse movie
BBC reporter David Willis says he has never witnessed a disaster in Los Angeles so widespread and so unpredictable.
Moment friends abandon house as Palisades fire closes in
The blaze has been declared the most destructive in the city's history with more than 1,000 structures destroyed.
Sound Of 2025: Ezra Collective are 'keeping music real'
Ezra Collective cap an extraordinary year by being named runners-up in BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2025.
The Papers: 'Apocalypse' LA and 'Reeves faces extra tax rises'
Wednesday's headlines include wildfires in LA and economists warning of rising government borrowing costs.
How Australia's beach cabana drama sparked a turf war
Hordes of shade covers have taken over Australian beaches - stoking debate over the country's culture.
'I thought I was going to die': Jailed Venezuelan activist details brutality of prison life
Hundreds were arrested in protests after Nicolás Maduro claimed victory in last year's contested presidential election.
'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy
Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025.
A politician was shot dead in Bangkok. Did another country do it?
Lim Kimya's killing had all the hallmarks of a cold-blooded, professional assassination.
Ros Atkins: Why is Trump talking about annexing Greenland?
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at why President-elect Donald Trump is talking about annexing Greenland.
Ryanair sues 'unruly' passenger over flight diversion
The airline hopes to claw back costs in damages over behaviour it says forced a plane to land early.
CPS given file over Premier League footballer rape claims
The prosecution service will make a charging decision after being handed an evidence file by police.
Chadian government plays down gunshots in capital
According to an unconfirmed report, 19 people were killed in an incident near the presidential palace.
Rural village fake Aldi map prank 'causes havoc'
Residents say a fake Aldi placed on Google Maps caused a stream of cars to travel to their village.
Baby born on migrant boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands
The baby born was born less than an hour before Spanish rescuers reached the crowded raft.
Warning after two lynx released in Highlands
The alarm was raised when the wild cats were spotted in the Drumguish area, near to Kingussie.
Israeli military says body of Bedouin hostage found in Gaza
The body of Yousef Zyadna, 53, was found in an underground tunnel in the Rafah area, the military says.
What's the latest on the LA fires, and what caused them?
Everything you need to know about the blazes that have forced thousands to leave their homes.
What rising borrowing costs could mean for Labour's economic plan
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to choose between tax rises and spending cuts, writes Henry Zeffman.
Lily Allen to take podcast break over mental health
The singer and actor says she's not "in a good place" after reports of a split from her husband.
How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to fuel wave of misinformation
The X owner shared false claims that a Home Office memo urged police not to intervene in child grooming cases.
Russia says it is keeping close eye on Trump's claim to Greenland
The Kremlin reacts to the US president-elect's remarks saying the Arctic is in Russia's sphere of interest.
Politics content to be pushed to Instagram and Threads users
Users will no longer be able to opt out of political content from people they do not follow.
Winter pressures 'as bad as strain of pandemic'
More than 5,400 patients in hospital with flu as delays in A&E and for ambulances mount.
Mick Lynch announces retirement as head of RMT union
Mr Lynch steered the union through fierce pay strikes in 2022 and 2023 before securing a new deal.
Watch: Burned-out homes line Malibu's devastated seafront
Footage from the BBC's LA correspondent shows a row of destroyed homes on Malibu's coveted seafront.
Paris Hilton among stars 'heartbroken' as she watches home 'burn to ground'
Actor James Woods breaks down in tears on live TV as he describes how his Pacific Palisades property was razed.
'Where do I go?': Chaos on Hollywood streets as people flee
People are running away from their homes as the Sunset fire sweeps through Hollywood Hills.
How many houses need to be built in your area? Use our postcode tracker
The postcode lookup allows anyone in England to monitor new home-building targets in their area.
Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?
Government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for several years - what does it mean for you?
The man who could become Canada's future PM
As a conservative populist poised to win power, Pierre Poilievre has drawn comparisons to Donald Trump - but he has a very Canadian story.
William shares message to wife Kate on her 43rd birthday
The personal message from the Prince of Wales accompanies a previously unseen picture of Catherine.
Truss issues legal threat to PM over claim she crashed economy
No 10 insists millions of people share Sir Keir's view of the Truss government's economic record.
Teenager dies after bus station stabbing
A murder investigation begins and parts of a town centre are cordoned off after a 17-year-old dies.
Clear racism at Al Fayed's Harrods, former staff tell BBC
Staff of "certain races" would leave shop floor before he toured the store, BBC told.
Stuart Hogg given payback order for domestic abuse
The former Scotland captain previously admitted acting in an abusive manner towards his estranged wife.
Man told he can't recover £598m of Bitcoin from tip
James Howells tried to sue a council for access to the site or get £495m in compensation.
Million year-old bubbles could solve ice age climate mystery
What is probably the world's oldest ice, dating back 1.2m years ago, has been dug out from deep within Antarctica.
Bournemouth Echo
'Lucky to still have an arm': Woman mauled by Rottweiler in unprovoked attack
A woman said she's 'lucky to still have an arm' after a dog attacked her in a public park.
'If Greggs takes over the site the competition will floor us'
A coffee shop owner said her business would be "killed" if a bakery chain were to take over the vacant building near Bournemouth station.
Figures reveal multiple officers under investigation for sexual offences
Dorset Police has disclosed data on officer suspensions from 2019 through 2024 through a Freedom of Information Act (FOI).
BCP facing 'stark choices' as reserves are 'running out'
BCP Council is facing a financial crisis that could lead to more cuts in services as a result of the government’s ‘broken promises’ and SEND funding deficits.
'Roundabout flooding that cuts off residents is unacceptable'
The issue of constant flooding at a roundabout in Lytchett Minster is being raised by an MP in a parliamentary debate.
Boscombe shop unit is sold for £250k
Goadsby, working with their property management department, has successfully completed the sale of a mixed-use freehold investment in Boscombe.
Sandbanks Ferry announce one-time complimentary service
Sandbanks Ferry announced in 2024 that it will be holding a public inquiry on proposed price increases onboard its ferry.
Women urged to take up self-defence due to 'muggings and robberies every day'
A BOURNEMOUTH martial-arts instructor is providing free classes of Wing Chun, which is a Chinese form of self defence to women this January.
School launches bid to replace two timber cabins
A school wants to replace two timber cabins with a new building which would provide a home for a wrap-around childcare service.
The cost of mental health sick-leave for fire service revealed
Mental-health sick leave is estimated to have cost more than £500,000 to the fire service in the last three years, with the figure rising year on year
Top bosses took less than three working days to earn Dorset worker's annual pay
The bosses of the biggest companies in the UK will have earned the average Dorset worker's salary by 10am on Monday January 6, figures suggest.
Campaigners 'can't wait' to reopen activities centre after saving site
Campagners are preparing to reopen a Hampshire activities centre after a "rollercoaster year" in which they raised more than £4m.
6 pets from RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for their forever homes
The RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood, Dorset has many pets, such as cats and dogs, looking for new homes
'Internet has changed the way people shop'
The letter from Colin Moyes was good but inaccurate.
Beatles tribute band to perform at Bournemouth Pavilion
The tour comes 60 years after the Beatles' debut film, A Hard Day’s Night, was released.
Bournemouth University to develop AI technology to combat crime
The project will run for three years and aims to embed the tools in an information management system without compromising the privacy of citizens.
Ringwood Christmas window competition winners announced
The winners were presented with a trophy by the town mayor, Cllr Rae Frederick.
The Rocky Horror Show coming to Pavilion this winter
The Rocky Horror Show is set for the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre.
Dorset mum to appear on BBC's Dragons' Den
Emma, who now lives in Hampshire, will share her journey and showcase her innovative product designed to solve a common problem faced by young athletes on the field.
Woman to cycle 1,000 miles to raise money for charity
She will need people to join her on the back of her tandem bike and provide her with accommodation along the way.
One-man show about zombie outbreak coming to Poole
The show combines live performance, projected animations and backing tracks with Dorset-based actor-songwriter John Butler.
Poole's Lighthouse to host Holocaust Memorial Day event
It takes place each year on 27 January, the date in 1945 that Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi death camp, was liberated.
Dorset council leader urges MPs to back Climate and Nature Bill
He said that current global trends suggest the Paris Agreement target to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees will almost certainly be missed, with even the two-degree rise limit looking challenging.
Alleged organised crime group arrests made after New Forest raids
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary carried out warrants at a property on Burnt House Lane, Calmore and Nutshalling Close at around 6am on January 8.
Arrests made as police recover more stolen puppies
It was reported that seven lurcher puppies were stolen from inside a property.
Vehicle speeds through park leaving deep tyre marks
A VEHICLE drove illegally at speeds of 30mph, leaving ‘deep furrows’ in a public park.
Public appeal to locate next of kin of man who died
THE coroner is turning to the public to find the next of kin for a man who died.
Five-person brawl breaks out at gardens in Bournemouth
Officers continuing to investigate an altercation in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage and information to come forward.
'Surfaces may become icy and hazardous': Ice warning issued for Dorset
A WEATHER warning has been issued for parts of Dorset this morning.
Passengers face delays after fault on train towards Bournemouth
Train services running through the station may be cancelled or delayed.
Police warn residents about scheduled protest in Bournemouth
POLICE are warning residents of a scheduled protest in Bournemouth.
Dorset road closed after two crashes amid snow and ice warning
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice across the region, causing major travel disruptions and minor collisions.
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Quantitative Easing (Prohibition) Bill
A Bill to prohibit quantitative easing; to prohibit the Government from indemnifying any losses that may result from quantitative easing; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
Alpine confirm Williams super-sub Colapinto as reserve driver for 2025 season
Franco Colapinto will join Alpine as one of their reserve drivers in 2025, it has been announced, with the Argentinian racer further bolstering the team’s back-up pool for the season ahead.
Williams confirm launch date for 2025 car as Sainz and Albon share excitement about new season
Williams have announced that they will unveil their 2025 Formula 1 car on February 14, with the FW47 being revealed in a bespoke one-off livery before the race livery for the campaign is unveiled during F1’s season launch event at London’s The O2.
Horner explains why Red Bull didn’t move for Sainz when he was on the market
Christian Horner has given an insight into why Red Bull opted against trying to sign Carlos Sainz when the Spaniard found himself on the driver market last year, with the Milton Keynes squad choosing instead to extend Sergio Perez’s contract at the time.
Binotto expands on key area where Kick Sauber need to change after being in 'survival mode'
Mattia Binotto has insisted that “a lot needs to be done” at Kick Sauber to transform the team’s culture with the squad needing to develop a “winning mindset”.
Ryo Hirakawa joins Alpine as reserve driver for 2025 and gets FP1 run in Japan
Alpine have announced that Japanese racer Ryo Hirakawa will be added to the team’s test and reserve driver pool for the 2025 season, joining the already confirmed Paul Aron.
Windows Central
I can't believe I just paid to bring this Windows 10 feature to Windows 11
Calendar Flyout brings the Windows 10 calendar flyout that shows events and serves as a functional calendar to Windows 11.
Microsoft confirms Surface announcement for later this month — teases 'major' news for business portfolio
Microsoft has posted on LinkedIn that it will make a major Surface for Business announcement later this month.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 PC system requirements and specs — Can you run this grand medieval RPG?
The long-awaited medieval RPG sequel Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is nearly here, but can your PC run it? Here's what you need to know about its specs and requirements.
Valorant's newest agent Tejo arrives — and he's free for Xbox Game Pass subscribers
Tejo is the latest agent in Riot Games' free-to-play shooter Valorant, and he's instantly available for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
Microsoft backtracks DALL-E 3 AI's 'PR16' upgrade after backlash as Grok gets an Unhinged Mode: "Bing has become useless"
Microsoft rolled back a major DALL-E 3 update for Bing Image Creator after receiving overwhelming backlash from users citing a degraded experience with slow generation speeds and low-quality images.
Microsoft to make performance-based job cuts across departments, including security, impacting "less than 1%" of the workforce
Microsoft has announced performance-based job cuts across its departments, including its security division. The job cuts will affect less than 1% of its workforce.
Warm butt or cool butt? Razer’s latest gaming chair concept lets you choose
At CES 2025, Razer introduced Project Arielle, a concept chair that combines both heating and cooling functions and RGB into its Razer Fujin Pro range.
Microsoft slams the brakes on $3.3 billion data center — reportedly set to foster development of OpenAI's supercomputer
Microsoft has decided to temporarily pause the construction of a $3.3 billion data center in Mount Pleasant. The company stated the pause might last for months as it evaluates the scope and recent technological changes.
Xbox's first Developer_Direct show of 2025 revealed — and it's set for action on January 23 (Update)
Xbox's first showcase of 2025 gives us fresh details on two upcoming first party games, as well as a deep dive into one of the year's most promising third-party titles.
Windows 10 for PCs is not the only version of Windows to reach end of support this year
Later this year, Teams Rooms on Windows 10 will reach end of support. Most devices have already been upgrade to Teams Rooms on Windows 11 but there are systems that cannot be upgraded.
Razer has announced its own AI to help you get good at games
Razer has unveiled its new AI-powered gaming assistant, Project Ava, designed to analyze gameplay in real time and offer tips to stop you being a n00b.
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Which 25th century adventurer first appeared on TV screens in 1979?
Buck Rogers.
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