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Tulip Siddiq resigns as Treasury minister
It comes after growing pressure over anti-corruption investigations in Bangladesh.
Chris Mason: Political heat map flashes red over Treasury
The BBC's political editor explains the headaches the Treasury is giving Sir Keir Starmer.
Almost 100 strikes located in Gaza 'humanitarian zone', BBC Verify analysis suggests
The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC Verify analysis has revealed.
Fatbergs turned into perfume - inside Britain's bizarre new industrial revolution
The UK led the way in this field of science until recently - but now other countries have overtaken. So, how can that lead be recovered?
Obesity needs new definition, says global report
There is a risk too many people are being diagnosed as obese, with weight-loss drugs in high demand.
Government to implement university free speech law
Labour paused implementation of the act after taking power, due to concerns over student welfare.
Call from MPs for miscarriage bereavement leave
Paid leave should be extended to parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks, a report by MPs says.
One-month cap on advance rent payments backed by MPs
MPs vote for a cap on advanced rent payments in England as the Renters' Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law.
MPs say fix Send system or face 'lost generation'
A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds.
Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day' if Legacy Act repealed
Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is in line for "a pay day from the taxpayer" under plans to repeal the Legacy Act, a report backed by several peers has stated.
Meta cuts 5% of jobs to lose 'lowest performers'
The company will shed roughly 3,600 roles but plans to backfill the roles later in the year.
'We sing to them': LA stables turn Noah's Ark for fire rescue animals
Pigs, donkeys and even a mini cow named Cuddles found a temporary home after the LA fires.
The Papers: Kate's 'relief to be in remission' and 'Siddiq quits'
Wednesday's papers focus on the Princess of Wales entering cancer remission and Tulip Siddiq's resignation.
What we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal
What we know so far about the possible ceasefire deal being negotiated between Israel and Hamas.
Bafta to announce nominations in unpredictable awards race
The ceremony, hosted by David Tennant, will take place on 16 February at the Royal Festival Hall.
They hired Banksy for £50 then painted over his mural
The world-famous street artist taught art lessons with local children in the 1990s.
The enduring controversy over the Lockerbie bombing
A new Sky series on the 1988 disaster has again put the spotlight on the case, which has divided opinion for decades.
Five takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing
For more than four hours, Hegseth faced questions about his ability to run the defence department, including its three million employees and massive budget.
'Screamingly funny' Tony Slattery dies aged 65
Sir Stephen Fry pays tribute to the actor and comedian well known for Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Tourism tax 'could stop schools visiting Wales'
A few extra pounds in taxes could stop some children being able to enjoy trips in Wales, Scouts warn.
Kate reveals she is in remission from cancer
The Princess of Wales shares a personal message after visiting the hospital where she had treatment.
Chair of miscarriages of justice review body quits
Helen Pitcher "jumped as she was pushed", a government source said.
Reeves vows action on growth amid rising debt costs
The chancellor says she is "under no illusion" about the challenge facing UK public finances.
Ukraine launches largest attack of war so far, Kyiv claims
Officials in several Russian regions, some hundreds of kilometres from the border, reported strikes overnight.
US markets watchdog sues Musk over Twitter stake disclosure
The complaint filed to a US federal court alleges Musk saved $150m at the expense of Twitter shareholders.
UK's Chagos handover on hold to allow Trump to consider the deal
The biggest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint UK-US airbase which is of strategic importance.
Why the small drop in inflation matters to you
The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.
Family unaware missing sisters had ended Aberdeen tenancy
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti - part of a set of triplets - disappeared in Aberdeen more than a week ago.
Singer Linda Nolan dies aged 65 after rollercoaster life of stardom
The turbulent life of one of the globally famous Nolan Sisters singing group.
Sweden plans to remove citizenship from people seen as threat to state
But it stops short of calls by the minority government for gangsters to have their citizenship revoked.
AI Brad Pitt dupes French woman out of €830,000
Anne, 53, was subject to nationwide ridicule after a TV show revealed how she paid out huge sums to romance scammers pretending to be Brad Pitt.
Will new Match of the Day hosts Cates, Logan and Chapman become a winning team?
Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan have been announced as the three new presenters of the show.
What happens if TikTok is banned in US?
Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?
Starmer and Badenoch clash over economy at PMQs
The Tory leader flagged recent market turbulence and asked whether tax rises are planned in March.
Arrests made over fatal stabbing of 14-year-old on London bus
Kelyan Bokassa died after being attacked on a 472 bus in Woolwich on 7 January.
The new Lockerbie drama provoking fierce criticism from victims' families
A new Sky series on the 1988 disaster has again put the spotlight on the case, which has divided opinion for decades.
How 'spirit guide' Usha Vance supported JD Vance's meteoric rise
Some credit the US vice-president-elect's success to the influence of his wife, who he met as a student at Yale.
Dive boat survivors say they were pressed to sign statements they couldn't read
The group say their official witness statements were translated into Arabic by a boat company employee.
'My country is in crisis': A divided South Korea grapples with Yoon's arrest
The country is deeply polarised by the president's attempt to impose martial law.
They hired Banksy for £50 then painted over his mural
The world-famous street artist taught art lessons with local children in the 1990s.
Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes
Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.
Pope drama and Spanish-language musical lead Bafta race
Conclave starring Ralph Fiennes, and Emilia Pérez featuring Selena Gomez, are the top contenders.
LA under new wind warning as wildfire death toll increases
New gusts could reach hurricane-force in mountainous areas - as the US disaster's death toll creeps up.
Women held keys to land and wealth in Celtic Britain
DNA analysis suggests Iron Age societies in Britain were built around women rather than men.
Government will try to block Gerry Adams compensation payout, says PM
It is believed Gerry Adams will pursue a compensation bid if the Legacy Act is repealed.
Fix special needs education system or face 'lost generation', say MPs
A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in "disarray" and lacking funds.
Carlsberg takeover of J20 and Tango maker Britvic gets go ahead
Carlsberg's £3.3bn deal to buy Britvic has been approved by a High Court judge.
Bournemouth Echo
Castlepoint and Amazon to blame for shops leaving Bournemouth, councillor says
Castlepoint and Amazon have taken business away from Bournemouth town centre, a senior councillor has said.
Popular BBC show to broadcast live from Poole Harbour
NATURE show Winterwatch will be hosting its latest series at a Dorset nature reserve next week.
John Lewis one step closer to historic Brownsea Castle offering
PLANNING officials have given the all-clear to John Lewis to open up Brownsea Castle to the public for the first time.
Mayor says no to another Greggs in Bournemouth
THE mayor of Bournemouth has publicly backed a petition to prevent a bakery chain from moving into its third site in the town.
First ever The Range Superstore to open in Christchurch this week
The very first Range Superstore will open in Christchurch on Friday.
In The Dock: Drink drivers among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Bournemouth Echo readers can subscribe for £3 for 3 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or save over 50% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.
What is the fastest way to replace a lost passport? Here's what you need to do
Find out the fastest ways to replace a lost or stolen UK passport, from an emergency travel document to Fast Track service.
Find out how long it can take to renew a British passport (it won't take months)
This is how long it can take to renew a British passport online and how to apply for a new one online or by post.
Man sentenced after drug-fuelled crash seriously injures two children
At around 12.30pm on July 24, 2023, Stephen Kevin Farrant was driving a cement mixer on the A30 in the direction of Sherborne when he contravened a red traffic signal.
Man jailed following years of abuse towards young boys in 'private circumcisions'
The sentencing took place at Inner London Crown Court on January 15, following Siddiqui's guilty plea at Southwark Crown Court on October 29, 2024.
'Aggressive' cyclist reportedly rams into dog at beach
A man described as ‘aggressive’ reportedly cycled into a dog and acted aggressively towards a woman with a pushchair at the beach.
Swanage care home reopens amid investigation into three deaths
An 86-year-old woman and two men, aged 74 and 91, were all found dead at Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage on October 23, 2024.
Woman slams council’s 'scandalous' refund offer after months without beach hut access
A woman has described the council's refund offer as "scandalous" after being left without access to her beach hut for several months.
Mystery solved following yellow hue in Bournemouth night sky
Although Cherries were playing Chelsea in London last night, the stadium was radiating a yellow glow from inside.
Concern for welfare on A338 sparks emergency response
Officers were alerted to reports of a concern for welfare on the Cooper Dean Roundabout in Bournemouth at around 7pm on January 14.
Dozens of owners back dog exercise park plan
DOZENS of dog owners have written to support proposals for a dog exercise park off Long Lane, Colehill.
Significant £400k upgrades completed at three leisure centres
Significant upgrades worth £400,000 have been completed at three leisure centres in Poole.
CCTV appeal launched after items stolen from Tesco in Ringwood
A CCTV image of a man has been released as part of a Ringwood shoplifting investigation.
"We will work tirelessly to bring you before the courts"
A woman has been sentenced for shoplifting and ordered to pay a fine after stealing from Superdrug in New Milton.
New plans to turn landmark building into flats
Planning chiefs have received an application to turn a landmark building in the New Forest National Park into seven flats
Plans to restore part of Hardy's Cottage to original state
REPAIR WORK is planned for Thomas Hardy’s birth home at Higher Bockhampton – which will restore a porch to its original state.
Dorset business to supply BAE Systems
A DORSET-BASED business has been chosen as a key composites supplier to BAE Systems.
Man sexually assaulted girls as young as four years old in Dorset
A MAN sexually assaulted girls as young as four years old over a 16-year period in Dorset and Bristol.
Book fair to help raise funds for vital conservation work of top attraction
A secondhand book fair will be hosted at a top Dorset attraction – with proceeds going towards conservation work.
Police officer who posed with victim’s sex toy facing misconduct alongside colleagues
A DORSET Police officer who posed with a victim’s sex toy in their flat and shared it in a work group-chat is facing a misconduct panel alongside his former colleagues.
Wetherspoon pubs to serve Scottish food this Burns' Night
SCOTTISH cuisine will be sold at seven Wetherspoon pubs in and around Bournemouth to celebrate Burns’ Night on January 25.
Linda Nolan dies aged 65 after 20-year breast cancer journey
TV star and singer Linda Nolan has died aged 65 after a 20-year breast cancer journey.
Dora the dog needs snood and raincoat after illegal ear cropping
Dora was rescued as a puppy in January 2021 along with her eight siblings after they had all undergone illegal ear cropping.
PHOTOS: Christchurch Carnival through the years
Christchurch Carnival has been a beloved tradition for generations, bringing the community together in a vibrant celebration of music, dance, and colourful costumes.
Warning issued to travellers over phone mistake that could cost thousands
Travellers could be hit with 'staggering' phone bills due to this travel mistake
'Heartbreaking signs of dying natural world'
I'VE BEEN an environmental campaigner for over 50 years and we've watched as multiple warnings and robust data have been ignored to the detriment of the dying natural world.
MP to hold surgeries for housing problems
MP JESSICA Toale will host three surgeries in the coming weeks aimed at addressing housing problems.
Life-saving bleed control kits installed in Bournemouth
The kits contain equipment such as tourniquets and haemostatic dressings, which can be used to control severely bleeding wounds.
Bournemouth girl, 19, publishes her debut fantasy novel
A YOUNG author with a passion for writing about fantasy is publishing her debut book.
Care home residents enjoy afternoon tea with children
Care South's residents relished chatting with the children about various topics including their families, Christmas celebrations and future career aspirations.
Charities and groups get £275k to help families through winter
The BCP Food and Energy Support Fund allocated the money from the government's Household Support Fund.
Dorset Council launches group for young people with special needs
Two online webinars will be held at the end of January for young people, parents and carers to learn more about the group and its activities.
Deadline looms for first time house buyers in Dorset
With the average home purchase in the UK taking between 12 and 16 weeks to complete, those hoping to take advantage of the existing rates have a narrow window to do so.
Dorset care home launches support group for dementia carers
There will also be workshops where carers can learn practical tips and strategies.
Bournemouth Pier operator announces partnership with radio station
As Adventure Attractions and Hot Radio continue to partner, they aim to bring more initiatives to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Business advisory firm opens new office in town centre
This move is part of FRP's ongoing expansion to enhance its coverage across the UK and deepen its expertise in key service areas.
Charity asks for unwanted Christmas presents
The charity will accept new and unwanted items from the festive season, including beauty products, shower gel sets, cookbooks, alcohol and food hampers.
Supermarket gives £8,000 donation to NHS charity
The garden's proximity to the staff room will also provide NHS staff with a place to rest and recharge.
Seminar for finance directors to be held at Vitality Stadium
A seminar for finance directors is set to take place at AFC Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium.
Housebuilder offers £25,000 incentives to Dorset homebuyers
All new Bellway homes now include smart heating thermostats, which can reduce energy bills by up to 16 per cent.
New exhibition to tackle realities of being a woman today
The show features an installation, along with a collection of three textiles and accompanying photography work titled 'The Saddest House Party Ever'.
Surprise fall in UK inflation but petrol and diesel prices increased
UK inflation unexpectedly fell last month as a dip in hotel prices helped offset a jump in the cost of fuel, new official figures show.
Government
Community Energy (Review) Bill
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to conduct a review of the contribution of community energy to the Government’s Clean Power 2030 mission.
Formula 1
Six racers who won their maiden F1 titles alongside champion team mates
The six drivers in F1 history who became champion for the first time alongside a former title-winning team mate.
Key Lewis Hamilton questions answered as the seven-time champion moves to Ferrari
We’re just two months away from seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton’s first race for Ferrari – but what is he going to be up to between now and then?
F1 QUIZ: Spa-Francorchamps special – Test your knowledge of Grand Prix history at the historic Belgian track
After the news the famous circuit will host F1 until at least 2031, we thought it was time to see if you can name the year of these Grands Prix from just a picture...
Hungaroring's redevelopment continues with ‘amazing transformation’ ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix
The second phase of redevelopment works at the Hungaroring is now well under way, with facilities such as the paddock, the main building and main grandstand being completely revamped as preparations continue for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Alessandro Alunni Bravi to leave Team Representative role at Kick Sauber
Kick Sauber have confirmed that Alessandro Alunni Bravi will leave his position as Team Representative and Managing Director at the end of January 2025.
Ismael Fahssi wins opening round of 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship for Williams
Williams Esports driver Ismael Fahssi triumphed in the season-opening round of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship on Tuesday night, making a dramatic last-lap move for victory.
‘My story is crazy’ – Lawson reveals how 'one big overtake' secured him Red Bull junior contract
Liam Lawson has reflected on how performing a “big overtake” in a New Zealand racing series – during a time where his future looked uncertain – led to him unexpectedly catching the eye of Red Bull’s Helmut Marko and subsequently being signed to the squad’s junior programme.
Windows Central
Meta to trim 5% of its workforce, focusing on underperformers — Mark Zuckerberg says the move will "raise the bar" on performance management
Meta will make performance-based cuts, slated to impact approximately 5% of its workforce based on performance. The company CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the move will "raise the bar" on performance management.
Diablo 4 has finally announced a start date for Season 7: Season of Witchcraft—and behold Dorian the Diablo Pigeon
Diablo 4 has just announced the start date for Season 7: Season of Witchcraft which arrives on January 21.
Is Sid Meier's Civilization 7 on Xbox Game Pass?
Sid Meier's Civilization 7 is one of 2025's biggest and most exciting game releases, but will it be on Xbox Game Pass? Here's what we expect.
Valve designer says SteamOS isn't meant to "push users away from Windows," but to provide a compelling option for PC gaming
Valve isn't trying to push users away from Windows, according to SteamOS developer Pierre-Loup Griffais.
The UK and other regions are running suspiciously low on Xbox Series X console stocks, why is PlayStation still widely more available?
People are reporting on social media that they can't buy the Xbox Series X console in the UK, how true is this? We look at all the biggest stores.
Microsoft addresses the 'elephant in the room,' discusses upcoming end of Windows 10 support
Windows 10 will reach end of support later this year, and Microsoft has sent out a reminder outlining people's options.
AI power duo Microsoft and NVIDIA join forces to revolutionize game development — Here's how
Microsoft is working with NVIDIA to push neural rendering and AI in DirectX game development.
Baldur's Gate 3 celebrates a colossal mod manager milestone with a raunchy reference to one of the game's silliest mods
Baldur's Gate 3 developer Larian Studios has revealed that the RPG's mod manager has hit a huge new mod download milestone.
Battlemage win? Leaked Arc B570 figures suggest strong value for Intel's next GPU.
Intel is gearing up to launch its next Arc Battlemage desktop GPU on January 16, and a new leak suggests the Arc B570 won't be too far behind its B580 sibling.
Why create a playable version of Tetris within a PDF? 'Why not?'
A security analyst created a playable version of Tetris that lives within a PDF file. Gameplay is a janky, but the project shows a unique way to use inputs and outputs within a PDF file.
Former Surface design lead comes out of retirement to join Panos Panay at Amazon
Another key figure behind Microsoft's Surface devices has joined Amazon and former Windows and Surface lead Panos Panay.
Microsoft stops tricking people into using Bing instead of Google, at least on Chrome
Google accused Microsoft of attempting to deceive people recently with a Bing interface that looks like the UI of Google. Microsoft appears to have rolled back the interface.
I flight-tested the best carry-on tech bag with all of my essential devices, and it won a perfect score with ease
If you're looking for a good laptop backpack that can tote a bunch of your devices then you should consider the Tomtoc Navigator-T66.
15 Essential PowerShell commands every Windows 11 users should know
PowerShell is a cross-platform command-line interface, but it's only a great tool if you know what commands to run. In this guide, I will outline the top 15 cmdlets that everyone should use to navigate and perform tasks in this shell.
2025 is the year of the AI mini PC — Here are the 6 CES devices I'm most excited about
We saw more mini PCs at CES 2025 than we have in recent years. Here are the devices that stood out the most.
Amazon AGI lead says "several technical hurdles" delay revamped Alexa release: "Hallucinations have to be close to zero"
Amazon is reportedly encountering "several technical hurdles," including hallucinations, seemingly preventing it from shipping the revamped Alexa to broad availability.
Doom, Quake, and Turok remaster studio ask what fan-favorite game they should work on next
These guys are royalty when it comes to remasters. Whatever they make next will rock.
Sam Altman claims knowing what questions to ask trumps raw intelligence as AI advances — Users struggle to realize Copilot and ChatGPT's full potential, owing to poor prompt engineering skills
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently claimed that AI is reducing the importance of raw intelligence, as figuring out what questions to ask gains precedence.
Microsoft employees are hit once more by layoffs across multiple groups, including gaming
Layoffs hit security, sales, gaming, and more across Microsoft.
Everything you need to know about WWE 2K25 (so far) – Confirmed WWE Superstars' roster, game modes, platforms, and more
On the night of Monday Night RAW’s debut on Netflix, WWE announced a new entry in the WWE 2K series – WWE 2K25. Here’s everything we know about the game so far.
Microsoft renders Mail & Calendar apps inoperable as it forces users over to the new Outlook on Windows
Microsoft announced last year that it would be retiring the Windows Mail & Calendar apps in favor of the new Outlook at the end of 2024. As of January 1, these apps are no longer functional and will refuse to send or receive any more emails.
Laffgaff
What is the name of the computer in the movie ‘2001: A Space Odyssey’?
HAL 9000.
Decimal Fan
I don't understand why some people choose to use fractions instead of decimals. It's pointless.
Itsfoss
Don't Believe These Myths About Dual Booting Linux and Windows
Don't listen to what you hear. I tell you the reality from my dual booting experience.