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Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
The vote paves the way for exchanges of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners to begin on Sunday.
How historic ceasefire deal was sealed with 10 minutes to spare
The BBC spoke to officials from both sides of the talks to piece together how the Gaza deal was done.
Secrets of The Traitors: From blindfolded car journeys to sleeping locations
Harry Clark is among the former contestants who reveals some of the show's secrets to the BBC.
TikTok says it will 'go dark' on Sunday without US government action
The Supreme Court earlier upheld a law that would ban the video app in the US unless its Chinese parent-company sells it.
TikTok creators mourn app where 'overnight' success is possible
Some creators told the BBC they will start to diversify where they post their content and lean in to platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
Decoding Donald Trump's new official portrait
Photographers describe the photo as "serious", "ominous" and a "message picture".
Cameron Diaz's 10-year retirement 'best years' of her life
Diaz's co-star Jamie Foxx says they persuaded her into the role by asking her "very humbly".
Menendez brothers' resentencing hearing postponed due to LA fires
The hearing, now set in March, is set to determine whether the brothers could potentially be freed on parole
Al Fayed claimed 'poor health' when police investigated abuse
Pelham Spong reported to police in 2017 that Mohammed Al Fayed had assaulted her a decade before but the investigation was shut down.
£20,000 offered in search for parents of three abandoned babies
Police appeal for information relating to three babies abandoned by the same parents shortly after birth in east London. A reward of £20,000 is also being offered by Crimestoppers.
Tycoon's ex-wife awarded £43.5m in divorce payment
Ex-wife Kate Vince started disputing how money should be split at a hearing in December last year.
Gazans anxiously await ceasefire, fearing last-minute catastrophes
Civilians in Gaza nervously await a ceasefire after 15 relentless months of war.
Bowen: Israel has changed since Donald Trump's last term – has he?
In this time of hard choices for the Middle East, the president elect will have much to think about when he re-enters the White House
The Papers: Starmer 'touts' Trump relationship and 'farewell' to Denis Law
Keir Starmer and Donald Trump's relationship and Denis Law tributes feature on Saturday's front pages.
Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality
Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.
Severance: Back to the sci-fi workplace where you literally sell your soul
Apple TV's hit dystopian workplace thriller finally returns after a three-year cliffhanger.
'War will last as long as Russia does': Ukrainian talk of victory fades as Trump returns
Those fighting for Ukraine and those who have lost loved ones hope to end the war with Russia on their own terms.
Fears restaurants could remain empty beyond January lull
There are fears that tax and wage rises mean restaurants and bars will be quieter than usual all year.
Has Trump promised too much on US economy?
He won the election to fix inflation but Trump may find his pledges on prices and tariffs can't both win out, say experts.
'I was Whitney Houston's real-life bodyguard'
David Roberts spent six years protecting the late superstar as she turned the world.
'Dark oxygen' mission takes aim at other worlds
Gas from the seafloor has scientists wondering if oxygen could be found in the oceans of other planets.
US grounds SpaceX's Starship after test flight explosion
The rocket's upper stage disintegrated over the Caribbean, forcing airline flights to alter course.
Secret UK 'mini cabinet' tries to plan for unpredictable Trump
On security and on the economy, Westminster feels both worry and hope as Donald Trump heads back to the White House.
UK set to introduce digital driving licences
The government says technology should "make people's lives easier" but any system won't be mandatory.
Ski lift collapse in Spain injures at least 30 people
The incident at the Astún resort in the Pyrenees seriously injured at least 17 people, authorities and local media said.
Shop shuts as Dragons' Den star takes over company
Sara Davies founded the company in 2005 and has taken over again after it entered administration.
Two Iranian supreme court judges shot dead
The attacker reportedly used a handgun to shoot both judges, before killing himself.
Watch: Awkward inauguration moments
Watch some of the most surprising moments in the history of presidential inaugurations.
Trump illegal migrant raids 'to start on day one'
Tom Homan, the incoming "border tsar", has promised a big raid on illegal immigrants in Chicago and elsewhere.
Cameron Diaz's 10-year retirement 'best years' of her life
The Holiday star says "this is maybe the beginning" as she returns to the big screen after a decade.
How historic Gaza deal was sealed with 10 minutes to spare
The BBC spoke to officials from both sides of the talks to piece together how the Gaza deal was done.
'I'm outraged Church of England leader called my abuser a Rolls Royce priest'
David Tudor was banned from the Church of England for life in October over sexual abuse allegations.
How deep ocean oxygen could give clues about extraterrestrial life
Gas from the seafloor has scientists wondering if oxygen could be found in the oceans of other planets.
Secrets of The Traitors: From blindfolded car journeys to sleeping locations
Harry Clark is among the former contestants who reveals some of the show's secrets to the BBC.
Thousands at pro-Palestinian protest in London
A group of protesters are involved in a stand-off police at Trafalgar Square after attempting to march.
'Gladiators changed my life', say 2024 finalists
Wesley Male and Bronte Jones talk about life on the show, ahead of its return on Saturday.
Donald Trump's inauguration moved indoors due to 'dangerous' cold
The last president to be sworn-in indoors was Ronald Reagan in 1985, when cold weather also plagued the US Capitol.
Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality
Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.
Water back for some in Wales outage but thousands face weekend without
Businesses have been forced to shut and events cancelled as disruption enters a third day.
Al Fayed claimed 'poor health' when police investigated abuse
Pelham Spong reported to police in 2017 that Mohammed Al Fayed had assaulted her a decade before but the investigation was shut down.
Blackpool, bathing and a boar: Photos of the week
A selection of news photographs from around the world.
Bournemouth Echo
'I've lived in Poole for four decades and I'm furious at rubbish piling up'
Residents of Bournemouth are aggravated to live next to an abandoned land which has turned into a garbage dump in last ten years.
Legal action launched in ongoing woodland dispute
Legal action has now been launched against BCP Council in the ongoing saga of woodland.
Three Bournemouth businesses to close today
Three Bournemouth town centre businesses will close today.
Man led police on car chase while on drugs
A 23-year-old man led police on a car chase through Poole while impaired by drugs and without a valid licence.
Luxury beauty brand announces opening date for Bournemouth store
Luxury beauty and well-being brand, Rituals, has announced the opening date for its new Bournemouth store – with goody bags for the first 50 customers.
Tourist tax scrapped and 'there is no plan B'
A tax, which would have seen a charge of around £2 per night for hotel guests, will not be going ahead.
"Confidence is flowing back into Bournemouth town centre'
The council has responded to claims that it has ‘let down’ a tech company which moved its HQ out of Bournemouth.
Government to inspect BCP Council draft local plan this month
A date has been set for the hearing into BCP Council’s draft local plan.
In The Dock: Thief stole 11 bottles of Lucozade among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
£550k scheme to protect harbour from coastal erosion complete
Work to safeguard a harbour against coastal erosion is now complete.
Two birds of prey captured fighting over their dinner
A bird enthusiast has captured an action shot of two birds of prey fighting over their dinner.
Bournemouth’s renters to be protected from 'bad landlords'
Renters in Dorset are set to benefit from major reforms promising safer homes, fairer rents, and stronger protections.
Dog walkers find dead ray washed up on Bournemouth beach
The thornback ray is listed as Near Threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red list.
Breakfast and lunch deli that offers "first-class touch of glamour”
Popular breakfast and lunch spot, Delish Deli in Westbourne is the Daily Echo’s Trader of the Week.
'Kind and caring' Tesco worker died during shift
More than £4,000 has been raised for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance in memory of a “kind and caring” Tesco worker.
'WH Smith and Post Office closure is madness'
WHSmith in Old Christchurch Road and the Post Office inside WHSmith closed on Saturday, January 18.
Hundreds march in solidarity of women's rights in Bournemouth
Across the UK, thousands of people stood together across different towns and cities, advocating for women's rights and gender equality.
'Incredible' Bournemouth fish and chip shop lauded among the UK's favourites
Chez Fred in Westbourne, Bournemouth, has been lauded among the UK's favourite chippies, according to a post on Reddit
Thousands more households paying council tax in BCP
The number of households paying council tax to BCP Council has increased by more than an estimated 5,200 year-on-year.
Free bird watching sessions for teens available in Poole Harbour
CONSERVATION charity Birds of Poole Harbour has partnered with a trust to deliver new events aimed at inspiring teenagers.
Council budget faces deepening deficit
Dorset Council ended the last financial year owed £135.6million for goods and services.
Monthly jazz sessions announced for theatre
NEW monthly jazz sessions will be hosted at the Mowlem theatre in Swanage.
Council considers buying care home
Dorset Council is considering funding the purchase of an operating care home.
Tragedy as man found dead on riverbank
A man has been found dead in a Dorset river
Everything to know about Brownsea Island's castle and its history
Brownsea Castle is located on Brownsea Island in Poole and has a history going back many centuries
DWP Housing Benefit rates for 2025 confirmed
Housing Benefits rates have been announced for 2025, prompting concerns from housing and homelessness charities
The best and worst energy firms for 2025 revealed by Which?
Which? has revealed the best and worst energy firms for 2025 including, Octopus Energy, British Gas and Scottish Power.
'Let's hope Heart of Wessex can come up with solutions'
RE BCP Council votes in favour of joining Heart of Wessex.
Returns policies for Christmas gifts from Amazon to Zara (be quick)
Check the return policy for Amazon, Boots, Next, John Lewis, Sports Direct, Tesco and Zara - there may still be time to get a refund, but be quick
Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes to begin fortnightly column with the Echo
THE Daily Echo is set to launch a column by Bournemouth MP Tom Hayes on Monday.
'World's premier Pink Floyd tribute band' to play at Poole venue
Brit Floyd, hailed by Rolling Stone as the 'world’s premier Pink Floyd experience'
Poole school students hear testimony of Holocaust survivor
Uri was separated from his family when he was just a month old, as his parents feared they would need to go into hiding.
Bournemouth secondary school rated outstanding by Ofsted
A Bournemouth secondary school has been rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Affordable housing development completed in New Milton
These homes meet the government's proposed Future Homes Standard and produce 75-80 per cent lower carbon emissions compared to current levels.
Homecare team named finalists in seven categories at national awards
GoodOaks Homecare has been named a finalist in seven categories at the Home Care Awards 2025.
West Moors author releases new true crime book
He writes of humorous incidents involving misplaced handbags, trips to the White House and the vibrancy of the Notting Hill Carnival.
Bournemouth hospital performs 2,000th surgery using 'robotic arm'
The hospital stated that this means patients are likely to experience less pain and faster recoveries.
YMCA Bournemouth announces London Marathon runners
All funds raised by the YMCA Bournemouth team will go towards people who were once homeless and are now part of the YMCA family.
Best-selling author and entrepreneur to speak at Dorset conference
A business support group has secured a best-selling author and entrepreneur to speak at its conference.
Government to announce change to driving licences to make ‘people’s lives easier’
The government is set to announce plans for digital UK driving licences next week, according to reports.
Formula 1
BARRETTO: Norris promised McLaren that 2025 would be his year, so is he ready to become World Champion?
“Next year is going to be my year, too.” That was the final line of Lando Norris’s radio message to his team after he crossed the line to win the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and guarantee McLaren’s first constructors’ championship since 1998.
Windows Central
PC gaming dominates content spending, but Xbox and PlayStation aren't out of the game yet
A new report claims PCs have overtaken consoles in-game content spending, rising 65% from 2011 to 2024 to $30B, whereas consoles only saw an $18B increase.
As Space Marine 2 crosses 6 million players, Games Workshop is looking for the next big Warhammer 40,000 game
As Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 continues its success by crossing 6 million players, Games Workshop wants another big 40K game.
Microsoft blocks critical Secure Boot loophole after over 7 months — fortifying Windows 11 against sophisticated firmware attacks camouflaged as verified UEFI apps
Microsoft finally patched the security threat (CVE-2024-7344), allowing bad actors to gain unauthorized access to Windows 11 by bypassing Secure Boot for over 7 months.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard director has left the studio after 18 years for an opportunity she, "couldn't turn down" in the RPG space
Corinne Busche leaves BioWare and EA after an 18-year career in development on titles that included Sim 3, Sims 4, Tiger Woods, and more. Rumors also circulate that BioWare Edmonton could be in trouble as well.
Call of Duty devs issue a new community update addressing cheating and other player concerns, as well as confirming console-only ranked play for Season 2
Call of Duty dev studios address lackluster anti-cheat performance and plans for updates in Season 2 and 3.
Microsoft is finally adding this highly requested feature to the Taskbar on Windows 11
You'll soon be able to show your PCs battery percentage directly on the Taskbar in Windows 11.
Laffgaff
What is the name of the drummer in the Muppets?
Animal.
Angry Paediatrician
Funny Angry Paediatrician Joke Why was the paediatrician always losing his temper? He had little patients.