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LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected
The dry Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up overnight and continue to cause problems until Wednesday.
Landlords ripping off LA fire victims, says Selling Sunset star
Real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim says renters are being asked for thousands over previous prices.
PM plans to 'unleash AI' across UK to boost growth
Leading tech firms are said to have committed £14bn towards the project, which could create more than 13,000 jobs.
The truth behind your £10 dress: Inside the Chinese factories fuelling Shein's success
Workers making clothes for the fast fashion giant tell the BBC they labour for up to 75 hours a week.
Inside story of Biden's undoing: 'Infighting, frustration and an insular inner circle'
The 46th president had his accomplishments - but for now these are partly overshadowed by certain missteps
'Five-minute fine' prompts private car parks review
The review aims to ensure motorists are not penalised if they are unable to pay promptly.
The Vivienne's family tell vigil 'we're so proud'
Hundreds gathered in Liverpool to pay their respects to the TV star, who died aged 32.
Zelensky offers exchange of North Korean soldiers
One of the soldiers thought he was going to Russia for "training", Kyiv's security service said.
Apple board pushes against diversity rollback call
The tech giant has asked investors to reject a proposal from a conservative group to end its DEI policies.
Watch the moment a kitesurfing Olympian rescues drowning woman
Bruno Lobo was practising filming with a new camera he heard a woman screaming.
Canada the 51st US state? Trudeau says 'not going to happen'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are "very, very proud of being Canadian".
Millions start bathing in holy rivers at India's biggest Hindu festival
The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj.
Meghan Netflix show delayed over LA wildfires
The series will now premiere in March after devastating fires in southern California, where it was filmed.
Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires
Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week.
Molly-Mae's 'raw' new show and Liam Payne cinema tribute: What's coming out this week?
We've rounded up all the key culture releases for the week ahead, from film to music.
Mum's murderer got released while I was on honeymoon
Michael Bowen was granted parole despite being considered high risk, BBC Wales has learned.
Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy
With the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia lost a key all in the Middle East - but it still hopes to keeps its military bases in Syria.
'Huge' AI expansion and 'A&E trolley hell'
The government ramping up AI use in the public sector and NHS bed shortages lead Monday's papers.
Being Bradford - The secret behind Bad Boy Chiller Crew
The rap trio - currently in a legal battle with their record label - say they are proud of their roots.
Our remote isle celebrates New Year on 13 January
Foula - which also celebrates Christmas on 6 January - never full adopted the modern Gregorian calendar.
Millions start bathing in holy rivers at India's biggest Hindu festival
The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj.
Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson pregnant
The singer, 33, posted a photo on Instagram with the caption: "She's eating for 3 now".
'Trump is welcome to visit Greenland - but that's it'
In the isolated settlement of Kapisillit, Greenlanders tell the BBC's Fergal Keane Donald Trump is welcome to visit - "but that's it".
Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala
Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to challenge policies restricting girls and women's schooling.
Lorry driver arrested after off-duty officer killed at crash scene
Off-duty PC Rosie Prior, who had stopped to help, represents the "very best of British policing," the force says.
Starmer has 'full confidence' in Reeves as pound falls
Market jitters have raised questions over Rachel Reeves' performance managing the economy.
Gang who used Grindr to rob victims jailed
The group lured men into meeting before attacking them and stealing their belongings, police say.
Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell to end marriage
Sturgeon says she and the former SNP chief executive have been separated for "some time".
Arrests after Charles Darwin grave spray-painted by climate protesters
Two climate activists are in police custody for spraying chalk paint on the Westminster Abbey grave.
Abusive boyfriend cleared of manslaughter after partner's suicide note blamed him
Ryan Wellings has been found guilty of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour after a trial.
King Charles to attend Auschwitz commemoration
The King will be at an event for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp.
Germany's AfD embraces mass deportation of migrants as German election nears
During a party conference Alice Weidel publicly endorsed the mass "return" or deportation of people with a migrant background.
Controversial Scottish ferry finally sails after delays and £400m bill
The MV Glen Sannox is to make its first scheduled passenger voyage between Troon and Arran early on Monday.
Watch: A tale of one street, two very different outcomes
John Sudworth returns to the road where firefighters had to let one side burn and save the other.
Landlords ripping off fire victims, says Selling Sunset star
Real estate mogul Jason Oppenheim says renters are being asked for thousands over previous prices.
In photos: World's biggest religious festival begins in India
The Maha Kumbh is a colourful religious festival where millions gather in Prayagraj city to take a holy dip.
Three things that could make a Gaza hostage deal more likely
There is fresh anticipation about the talks after several shifts, both politically and on the ground.
How Biden tarnished his own legacy
The 46th president had his accomplishments - but for now these are partly overshadowed by certain missteps
'I feel blessed to get weight-loss jab' - but can the NHS afford it for all?
We meet some of the first NHS patients, as expert says funding everyone eligible would "bankrupt" the service.
Attempted murder charge after nurse stabbed
A 37-year-old man will appear in court on Tuesday after a nurse was stabbed at a hospital in Oldham.
Norway on track to be first country to hit 100% electric vehicle sales
Nine in 10 new cars in the country are now battery-powered, and it aims to hit 100% later this year.
Second man charged with helping Daniel Khalife after escape
Adeel Khan, 30, is accused of assisting Khalife after he fled HMP Wandsworth in September 2023.
Zebra died after rhino punctured stomach, says zoo
Ziggy died after two rhinos were sparring together in a mixed species habitat at Colchester Zoo.
Bournemouth Echo
Plumber left "frustrated and angry" after £1,500 of tools are stolen
Thousands of pounds of power tools and other equipment have been stolen from a van in Bournemouth.
Bistro opens creative space for artists to work and collaborate
A new breakfast café is opening and offering a hot drink, a delicious meal and a place to cherish local art.
'When playgrounds are left to rot, we’re sending the wrong message'
Playgrounds became the focus of a landmark Parliamentary debate led by a Bournemouth MP.
Bournemouth town centre land on the market for £2million
Bournemouth town centre land is being sold off by developers with an expected price tag of £2million.
Search for Winnie the dog continues nearly a year on from disappearance
Owner Hannah Cullen said the now 15-month-old black cockapoo disappeared from her back garden and has not been seen since.
Council leader to host live Q&A session with residents
Council leader Millie Earl will answer residents' questions and concerns live on social media during a question and answer session.
Massive Roman pottery site near Poole to be featured on TV show
This compensatory habitat scheme is being delivered by Kier on behalf of the Environment Agency and its project partners, RSPB and Natural England.
Dorset airfield owned by Guy Ritchie to hold air show
An airshow celebrating vintage aircraft will take place at a Dorset airfield this summer.
Vue cinema bosses tight-lipped over new Dorset venue opening
VUE bosses remain tight-lipped over when the new cinema at Tower Park, Poole, will open.
Restaurant to close this week
A restaurant within a country park will close this week for its annual maintenance work.
Bournemouth school celebrates improvements after 'good' Ofsted rating
The categories of 'behaviour and attitudes' and 'personal development' were both rated as 'Good'.
March for women's rights in Bournemouth town centre
Bournemouth is joining other UK towns and cities that are marching for women's rights.
Council's plans could be hit by lack of digital skills
A lack of digital skills or poor broadband could hit Dorset Council’s plans to persuade more customers to ‘self-serve’ using improved technology, including artificial intelligence.
Newborn girls in BCP predicted to enjoy fewer healthy years
A girl born over the three years to 2023 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is likely to enjoy a shorter healthy life than those born a decade ago, new figures suggest.
Foodbank to reopen in new location today
A foodbank in the New Forest will open in a new location from today.
'BCP Council should align itself with Hampshire'
I have always believed that local government in the UK might become more effective, as it seems to be in other parts of the world.
Rugby fans can watch live screenings of Six Nations at the BIC
Rugby fans will be able to watch live screenings of the Six Nations at the Bournemouth International Centre.
Council leader to attend town council meeting
Dorset Council leader Nick Ireland will join Ferndown Town Council’s January meeting.
'Campaigners should not be refunded'
SUSAN Chapman, Echo 9 January, wonders why environmental campaigners were not allowed into Nigel Farage’s Brexit event at the BIC in 2016.
Harry Potter themed quiz taking place in Bournemouth
Fans of Harry Potter are being invited to put their knowledge to the test.
Retailer launches donation scheme to help children
This scheme encourages customers to donate new and pre-loved items in good condition, including books, games, toys, stationery and jigsaws.
Family run business to close shop after 35 years
A family run business has announced it will close one of its shops next month.
Two crashes in Bournemouth on same evening
Two separate crashes happened on Friday evening that required police attendance.
Pensioner involved in crash with car at pedestrian crossing
An elderly who was involved in a crash with a car has been taken to hospital.
Warning over poisonous plant discovered at meadow
Hemlock, a highly dangerous flowering plant, has been discovered at a park in Fordingbridge.
Coastguard called after person sustains injuries at Durdle Door
Coastguard teams were called after an individual sustained leg and wrist injuries at Durdle Door.
'Drugs' found in high street property and man charged
Several suspected class A drugs were uncovered at a property on a high street.
Woman on bridge near railway line sparks emergency response and road closure
A woman who was on a bridge near a railway line was brought to safety after an hour of negotiations.
Two BMWs crash on road in Poole
Two BMWs crashed on a road in Poole and police officers are looking for witnesses.
Arrest made after New Year's Day criminal damage spree
A man has been arrested after two shops, four vehicles and a telephone box were damaged on New Year’s Day.
REVIEW: Thank You for the Music, ABBA tribute, Bournemouth Pavilion
‘Thank You for the Music’ bills itself as the Ultimate ABBA Tribute band and the offer from Bournemouth Pavilion was to sing away the January Blues. This may seem intimidating to some of the audience but very few failed to join in at some point in the 2 hour ABBA indulgence.
Can you slow down before a speed camera? Motoring experts explain how it works
Motoring experts at the AA explain if you are allowed to slow down before you pass a speed camera when driving
First full moon of 2025 to light up skies tonight - how to see the Wolf Moon
The Wolf Moon is the name given to the first full moon in January. It will be the first full moon of 2025
Formula 1
All the 2025 reserve drivers for every F1 team
With the 2025 season fast approaching, the F1 teams and their drivers will be ramping up their preparations for the campaign ahead. But it will not just be the 20 drivers set to line up at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix who will be getting ready – there will also be each squad’s reserve drivers, who will be on standby should their services be called upon.
‘I didn’t expect it’ – Perez opens up on Red Bull exit and discusses chances of an F1 return
Sergio Perez has spoken publicly for the first time about his departure from Red Bull last month, with the Mexican’s place alongside reigning world champion Max Verstappen being taken by Liam Lawson for the season ahead.
Drugovich to remain as Aston Martin Test and Reserve Driver in 2025
Aston Martin have confirmed that Felipe Drugovich will continue to act as the team’s Test and Reserve Driver in 2025, extending his relationship with the squad after first joining them back in 2022.
New Haas team mates Bearman and Ocon set for F1 test runs this week as 2025 preparations ramp up
Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon will head to the Jerez circuit in southern Spain this week, with the new Haas team mates taking part in a Testing of Previous Cars session.
‘It’s what you’ve brought’ – Wolff tells Hamilton Mercedes will continue with black on car livery
Toto Wolff has stated that Mercedes will continue to carry black on their car livery in the future, with the team boss crediting Lewis Hamilton for being instrumental in bringing the colour scheme when it was first introduced back in 2020.
Windows Central
I forced myself to play ranked in Call of Duty: Warzone to see if it's as miserable as everyone says it is — you might not be surprised by what I found
Is ranked in Warzone really as bad as everyone says it is? I forced myself to endure it and spoiler alert, it really is.
I found this intriguing Microsoft Edge feature because of a bug in my X feed
Microsoft rolled out a feature for uploading images from a phone to the web last year, but for some reason X decided to highlight the tool today.
Xbox Series X|S Seagate expansion card drops to its lowest price ever
The Seagate expansion card is a must-have accessory for Xbox Series X|S. Right now, the card discounted to its lowest price ever.
The best laptops of 2025 will all share this feature that's largely a waste of space
All laptops in 2025 will feature a dedicated Copilot key, which is a waste of space for me and millions of people.
Missing from CES 2025: Dell was one of the first companies to show off a concept PC gaming handheld — Five years later, where is the Alienware UFO?
Dell showed off a concept Alienware PC gaming handheld five years ago, so why hasn't a full product released yet?
Kerbal Space Program 2 hasn't had an ounce of content added for over a year, but the current owners still think it's worth $50
Even though it was recently revealed that former Annapurna employees will be taking over development, that doesn't forgive the last 13 months without any substantial updates.
I made my Steam Deck sound like an Xbox, and now I love it even more
You can do a ton of customization to the Steam Deck thanks to Decky Loader, so I made mine sound like an Xbox.
How to shut your PC down at a specific time on Windows 11 and 10
On Windows 11, you can power off a computer automatically at a specific time using PowerShell, Command Prompt, Run, shortcut, batch file, and Task Scheduler, and in this guide, I'll explain all the different methods.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins review — Omega Force finds its way into the heart of this Dynasty Warriors veteran
Even without the ability to play as some of my favorite characters, the new formula feeds my soul in ways I never thought possible.
Salesforce is "seriously debating" software engineer hires in 2025 due to the "incredible productivity gains" from agentic AIs
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff might not hire software engineers in 2025 because of the transformative productivity gains of AI agents while Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella foresees a swarm of AI agents at the disposal of knowledge workers through Copilot Studio soon.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says Microsoft "repackaged OpenAI and dropped it into Excel" — Customers barely use Copilot, and that's when they don't have a ChatGPT license
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff throws another lethal jab at Microsoft, stating it has repackaged OpenAI and dropped it into Excel. He further claimed customers barely use Copilot, and that's when they don't have a ChatGPT license.
'Starfield' once had a gore system similar to Fallout — a former Bethesda developer explains why it was removed
Alongside the technical debt it would require to implement, it just didn't make sense given the vision the game had.
Laffgaff
What is a young hare called?
Leveret.
Spiders In Raincoats
My friend has a bizarre fear of spiders in raincoats. Anorakaphobia.