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Stay at home warnings as risk-to-life storm set to batter UK
Red weather warnings have been issued for parts of the UK as Storm Éowyn is set to bring wind gusts of up to 100mph.
Could calling attacks like Southport 'terrorism' help to prevent them?
Keir Starmer says that terrorism has 'changed' and that the problem must be urgently addressed. But the system is fluid when it comes to what classifies as terrorism
'I knew I was running for my life': How Southport attack unfolded, as told by survivors
Survivors of the horrific incident have recounted how the deadly incident played out.
Trump orders release of JFK assassination documents
Unanswered questions and conspiracy theories have long dogged the assassinations, particularly the murder of President John F Kennedy.
Record numbers of businesses in financial distress
There's been a record jump in the number of companies in critical financial distress, according to insolvency specialists.
Hair loss drug finasteride 'biggest mistake of my life'
Some online sites prescribe a potentially risky hair loss drug without consistent safety checks, BBC finds.
UK has not ruled out EU food trade deal, says minister
Jonathan Reynolds told the BBC doing a deal to ease UK exports of food would not cross the government's red lines
Landslide election cost £52m in staff turnover payments
Parliamentary standards body says the last election saw an "almost-unprecedented" staff turnover.
Captain Cook statue vandalised ahead of Australia Day
The statue in Sydney has been splashed with red paint and had its nose and hand removed.
New code of practice for getting a dog in Scotland
A new checklist will ensure that dog owners understand the commitment they are signing up for.
Taxi dashcam shows Rudakubana moments before attack
Taxi dashcam footage shows the moment Axel Rudakubana arrived at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
'Our life went with her. He took us too': What the victims' families told the judge
A court hears from the parents of two of the girls killed and other victims of Axel Rudakubana.
MP calls for harsher sentence for Southport killer
Axel Rudakubana, 18, was jailed for a minimum of 52 years for the murders of three girls.
Rudakubana stopped by father week before attack
Doorbell footage captures the moment Axel Rudakubana's father stopped him from travelling to a school.
'Bravery' of Southport girls and calls for justice reform
Reactions to the 52-year jail sentence handed to Southport killer Axel Rudakubana lead the papers.
Weekly Quiz: Which film came out top in the Oscar nominations?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?
Even before the LA fires, Californians fled for 'climate havens'
Some are moving to so-called "climate havens" in the Great Lakes region to avoid climate disasters.
Afghan refugees feel 'betrayed' by Trump order blocking move to US
Several Afghans tell the BBC the US has "turned its back" on them, despite years of working alongside Americans in Afghanistan.
US doesn't need Canadian energy or cars, says Trump
Speaking to business leaders in Davos, Trump also repeated his jibe that Canada could become a US state and would avoid tariffs if it did.
US government workers told to report diversity schemes or face 'consequences'
Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House.
Trump urges oil-exporting nations to slash prices
President Trump said he wants OPEC and Saudi Arabia to bring down the price of oil which he says is fuelling the Russia-Ukraine war.
The Brutalist honours my family's hardships and loss, says actor Adrien Brody
The actor, who plays a Hungarian-born holocaust survivor, can see parallels with his own background.
Customers say Three mobile outage preventing 999 calls
There have also been several thousand reports of problems from users of Smarty and ID Mobile.
'A performance and a sham': Belarusian opposition denounces election
Since the protests in 2020 the Lukashenko government has brutally repressed political opponents.
Satellite imagery reveals Israeli military construction in buffer zone with Syria
A satellite image taken 21 January shows new construction within the demilitarised zone.
Firefighters battle huge blaze near Los Angeles as winds pick up
Authorities warn Thursday is "the period of greatest concern" as conditions remain extremely dry.
Watch: Trees down and streets flooded as Storm Éowyn brings wild weather
Red weather warnings, meaning there is a danger to life, are in place as fierce winds bring widespread disruption.
What it's like to report on a life-threatening storm
A look at how the BBC continued to report in extreme weather when it was clearly too dangerous to go out into the open.
Southport killer stopped engaging with mental health team, NHS trust says
Alder Hey NHS Trust said Axel Rudakubana stopped engaging with the service in February 2023.
Hamas names next Israeli hostages set to be released
Four are due to be freed in a second exchange of hostages for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel.
Princess Anne has no memory of accident that hospitalised her
She says she cannot remember the incident that put her in hospital with concussion last summer.
Would you make a good Traitor? Take our quiz
Work through our scenarios to find out if you're a sneaky traitor or 100% faithful.
Mum who left sons home alone jailed after they died in a fire
Deveca Rose's two sets of twins died in a house fire in south-west London while she was out shopping.
Trump told not to put massive tariffs on UK
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is no need for tariffs because the US has no goods trade deficit with the UK.
Ukraine claims drone strike on Russian oil refinery
Russia says it shot down more than 120 drones overnight, in what would be one of the largest attacks of the war.
Rapper A$AP Rocky in court accused of firing gun at former friend in LA
The rapper could face up to 24 years in prison if convicted in the Hollywood shooting case.
Google agrees to changes to tackle fake reviews for businesses
Businesses which boost their star ratings will have warnings attached to them - fake reviewers will be banned.
Mother accused of killing children can be extradited to US, judge rules
Kimberlee Singler is wanted in Colorado to face a seven-count indictment - including first-degree murder.
The Brutalist honours my family's hardships and loss, says actor Adrien Brody
The actor, who plays a Hungarian-born holocaust survivor, can see parallels with his own background.
Hair loss drug finasteride 'biggest mistake of my life'
Some online sites prescribe a potentially risky hair loss drug without consistent safety checks, BBC finds.
IDF said bombed apartments were Hezbollah base - but most killed were civilians
The missile strike on a Lebanese apartment block targeting Hezbollah left mostly civilians dead, BBC finds.
Pie fortune heir jailed for murdering flatmate on Christmas Eve
Dylan Thomas murdered his friend William Bush at the house they shared on Christmas Eve.
'Costs just keep rising' - jump in firms in trouble
Businesses in the most distress include those in hospitality, leisure and retail, say insolvency specialists.
Girl, 13, denies killing 80-year-old man at park
The girl is set to go on trial alongside a 15-year-old boy in February.
Woman who died after attack in Plymouth named
Claire Butler was pronounced dead in hospital after she was found injured on West Hoe Road.
Hugh Grant urges police to investigate Sun owners
He also wants to see the government launch part two of the Leveson Inquiry into press standards.
Joey Barton kicked wife in head, court hears
The former footballer, 42, is denies assaulting Georgia Barton, 38, in London in 2021.
Appeal won to name Sara Sharif's family court judges
A decision not to name judges in historical family court cases about Sara's care has been appealed.
Bournemouth Echo
In The Dock: Drink driver caught using phone on motorway among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
A338 Northbound partially blocked and delays expected after crash
A338- Wessex Way northbound reported to be partially blocked after a crash, delays are expected.
Police seek to identify man after parcel stolen from doorstep
POLICE are looking for a parcel thief. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to identify in connection to a theft in New Milton.
Flood warnings and strong winds as Storm Eowyn sweeps through Dorset
Windy weather and heavy rain have arrived with Storm Eowyn this morning.
Police investigate the death of a child in Bournemouth
Police are investigating the death of a child in Bournemouth.
Police recover more than 60 animals in major animal welfare operation
Police recovered more than 60 animals after a large-scale animal welfare operation.
Lidl plans for Bournemouth store thrown out due to cycle lane
PLANS to build a new Lidl supermarket in Bournemouth have been rejected, partly due to concerns over an "abandoned" cycle lanes.
Uninsured vehicle seized in connection with stolen car wheel
The victim had left her vehicle at a local garage for repair work when, overnight, offenders attended the premises and removed one of the car's wheels.
Southwestern Railway apologise after signalling issue in Bournemouth
Due to a signalling problem between Bournemouth and Christchurch trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.
Tory MP warns party to resist ‘siren voices of simplistic populism’ on climate
A Tory former minister has warned his colleagues to resist the “siren voices of simplistic populism” that try to drag the party to positions it would be “well advised to avoid”.
Road reopens after tractor incident near Dorset town
Equipment fallen from the back of a tractor has blocked the A357 near Sturminster Newton today (January 24).
Child dies after police called to Bourenmouth address
Emergency services are currently attending an incident at Boscombe Crescent
Plan for three travellers pitches in Dorset
Gypsy and traveller pitches are proposed for a site on the edge of Hazelbury Bryan in Dorset
Restaurant where man was stabbed could lose its licence
Dorset Police is requesting a review of the premises licence in place at Westbourne Tandoori on Seamoor Road.
'That road is a death trap and refusal of Lidl plans was correct'
"The proposed scheme would not only have made it impossible to address the problems with traffic congestion and parking in the area, but also made those problems worse. As such the committee made the right choice today.
MP reviews £30m project to protect Blue Flag beaches
It also includes improvements to the site's ability to remove phosphorus from wastewater, aiming to cut down on nutrient pollution.
Met Office issues new wind and rain warnings for BCP
More weather warnings have been issued for Dorset in the wake of Storm Eowyn.
Drink driver swerved and crashed into wall while double the drink-drive limit
A 33-year-old man from Derbyshire has been disqualified from driving for 17 months after pleading guilty to drink driving.
Hundreds of jobs to be created at major new development in Poole
Poole will see major commercial development that will create hundreds of jobs opportunities.
AFC Bournemouth and BCP Council have meeting over orange glow in sky
Residents were puzzled as to the reason behind the extensive lighting, the glow could be seen as far as the New Forest.
'Greggs desperately needed at travel interchange'
YOUR article in the Bournemouth Echo on January 15 with regards to a petition to stop Greggs moving into the Bournemouth’s Travel Interchange.
New Forest council announces details ahead of changes to bin collection service
The New Forest District Council has revealed dates on when people will receive wheelie bins
Police and trading standards storm Bournemouth stores
THE POLICE and trading standards teams stormed several shops in Bournemouth to ensure compliance.
Brittany Ferries ousted from Jersey crossing - with fears of delayed new DFDS service
Brittany Ferries will stop serving the Poole to Jersey route in the spring – but there appears to be no booking being taken from its replacement.
Church that 'offers hope' set to celebrate its 150th anniversary
A BOSCOMBE church is preparing to mark its 150th anniversary celebration.
‘Odd man’ arrested after attacking police officers
A DRUNK man ‘acting oddly’ in Bournemouth was arrested after attacking police officers in the town.
New dog wash station opens at New Forest hotel
A New Forest hotel has launched a dog wash station for muddy pets.
Could your canine be the next star of an opera show?
The dog will make an entrance in a performance with sets reflecting the Bohemian art of the period, including snow effects.
Wimborne mayor's music night raises more than £850 for charity
More than 200 people attended the event, which was organised to raise funds for the mayor's chosen charities: Victoria Hospital and Planet Wimborne.
Bus operator makes surprise donation of more than £5k
Morebus plans to raise funds and awareness for the charity over the next two years.
Museum volunteer gardening team recognised for their work
The Museum of East Dorset's volunteer gardening team has been awarded the Volunteer Team of the Year at the Volunteer Centre Dorset Awards.
Bournemouth firm aims to 'redefine' holiday sector with new service
The company said it has access to more than £2 billion in holiday buying power, enabling it to provide a wide range of travel options at competitive rates.
MP pledges to 'speak out' against all forms of antisemitism
The theme for this year’s commemorations is ‘For a Better Future.’
Care home celebrates activities team during special week
The activities team at Moors Manor provides tailored activities and entertainment for the residents every day.
Dorset school to host sports conference for women and girls
Attendees will have the chance to connect with influential women from sports media, coaching, business and wellbeing.
Public urged to use 999 wisely after inappropriate calls
A person called 999 to request a heater during a power cut.
'My pleasant, pig-faced gentleman, you may persuade me to marry you if you can'
They are part of a display of 350 rare Victorian valentine cards.
Dorset charity shortlisted for national award
The iStandUK award acknowledges CAN's "innovative" Access to Community Support and Services (ACSS) project.
Tiger Day set to attract thousands to The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum is set to host its annual Tiger Day.
Canford School hosts first SEND learning conference
Canford School hosted its first special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) learning conference.
Vet issues urgent laser pen warning to cat and dog owners over health risks
Animal experts have shared an urgent warning to owners that while the pens may seem like a fun and harmless way to entertain pets, they could be dangerous
Formula 1
Alunni Bravi to join McLaren from Kick Sauber ahead of 2025 season
Former Kick Sauber Team Representative Alessandro Alunni Bravi will join McLaren Racing as their new Chief Business Affairs Officer, the Woking-based operation have announced.
First wins, historic moments and a giant squid – What was happening in the world when the 2025 rookies were born?
The 2025 season will see a host of new names join the grid, with six rookies set to make their full-time debuts in the sport. Ranging in age from 22 to just 18, many of these drivers were still babies when some of their new competitors – namely Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton – were making a name for themselves in Formula 1. As such, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane to look back at what was happening in the world when Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, new Red Bull arrival Liam Lawson, Alpine’s Jack Doohan, Haas driver Ollie Bearman, Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar and Kick Sauber’s debutant Gabriel Bortoleto were each born…
MUST-SEE: Join Hamilton for his very first lap as a Ferrari F1 driver at Fiorano
New Hot Wheels collection unveiled featuring several F1 teams’ cars
Formula 1 and leading global toy and family entertainment company Mattel have unveiled a product range that will connect fans to the speed of the sport at home with iconic Hot Wheels cars.
‘It’s the fastest ambulance in the world’ – Inside the Medical Car’s crucial role in F1
When the often frantic first lap of a Grand Prix has been completed, there is just one car on the grid that brings relief when it peels back into the pits having not been needed. That vehicle is of course the Medical Car, which follows behind the pack on Lap 1 to be quick on the scene in the case of any incidents.
Shi Wei confirmed as Wild Card entry for 2025 F1 ACADEMY season opener in Shanghai
The first F1 ACADEMY Wild Card entry for the 2025 campaign has been announced with Chinese driver Shi Wei, also known as ‘Tie Dou’, joining the grid for the season opener at the Shanghai International Circuit.
Windows Central
DOOM: The Dark Ages PC requirements and specs — Can your computer run id Software's latest shooter?
Here's the Windows PC requirements for DOOM: The Dark Ages, including details on what you'll need to run id Software's demon-slaying first-person shooter.
Cyberpunk 2077's new Patch 2.21 adds DLSS 4 ahead of NVIDIA's RTX 5000 GPU launch — here's everything in the update
Patch 2.21 has come to Cyberpunk 2077, bringing DLSS 4 and plenty of great bugfixes across Xbox, Windows PC, and PS5. Here's everything new from the update.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is set to unleash brutal medieval action, and I'm here for it
id Software showed off DOOM: The Dark Ages at the Xbox Developer_Direct, granting a deep dive in a medieval hellscape of fun.
DOOM: The Dark Ages grabs May 2025 release date on Xbox, PC, Game Pass, and PS5
DOOM: The Dark Ages has a release date, and it's launching in May 2025 across Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5.
Ninja Gaiden 2 Black has shadow-dropped onto Xbox and Xbox Game Pass
Team Ninja made a surprise appearance at Xbox's January 2025 Developer Direct to reveal Ninja Gaiden 2 Black and that it has shadow dropped right now for Xbox consoles and Xbox Game Pass.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 delights with an Xbox Developer_Direct 2025 deep dive — oh, and a spring release date, too
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the most interesting new games coming in 2025, and during Xbox Developer_Direct, it got a brand new deep dive as well as an official release date.
South of Midnight is bringing its Southern Gothic visuals to Xbox and PC in just a few months
Compulsion Games' South of Midnight is an upcoming fantastical action-adventure game with heavy Southern Gothic inspirations, and it appeared during the latest Xbox show.
Everything Xbox announced during the January 2025 Developer_Direct
Xbox hosts a mini-showcase to kick off the new year, highlighting upcoming titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages, South of Midnight, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 with a few surprises.
Ninja Gaiden 4 is the mystery game revealed during Xbox Developer_Direct, published by Xbox
Ninja Gaiden is a famed hack n' slash series that has some historical roots with the OG Xbox.
Microsoft is shutting down its flagship retail storefront in the UK — cuts lease short in the heart of London
Microsoft's flagship UK "Experience Centre" storefront in London will close its doors next month, the company has confirmed.
Microsoft is working on a smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X
Microsoft is planning to ship small variants of its premium Surface Pro and Laptop this spring.
My first time playing Assassin's Creed Shadows convinced me Ubisoft deserves another chance to redeem itself
Assassin's Creed Shadows is now landing in March, but I still got the opportunity to go hands-on with an early build... and I'm feeling very optimistic now.
Brave's new Rerank feature for its search engine is changing everything about your web searches — here's how it's a true game changer
Brave Search is doing something you'll never get from the likes of Google, and letting you customize what you want to see from your search results.
This Dell laptop with a Snapdragon X Plus is under $600 right now
Dell's Inspiron 14 promises to get you through a day of productivity and it has a lovely IPS display. Right now, you can buy the laptop for $200 off.
'Ninja Gaiden 2 Black' highlights a major on-going issue with Xbox / PC Game Pass
Yesterday's Xbox Developer_Direct was awesome, but players grabbing the shadow-dropped remaster of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black on PC Game Pass are in for an annoying shock.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Collector's Edition is now available to buy—here's what you get in the Standard, Premium, and Collector's editions
Discover what each edition of Doom: The Dark Ages has to offer with a detailed breakdown of the Standard, Premium, and Collector's Editions. Plus, learn how to upgrade from the Xbox Game Pass edition to unlock even more content.
JSAUX's FlipGo Pro 16 dual-stack portable monitor makes my trips so much better — I'll never travel without it
The FlipGo Pro 16 is a fantastic dual-stack portable monitor that makes it easy to multitask on a business trip — our review.
This ASUS ROG Ally deal proves that "you get what you pay for" is a lie. Z1 Extreme model is now cheaper than weaker sibling.
A discount on the ASUS ROG Ally with a Ryzen Z1 Extreme makes the most powerful version of the gaming handheld more affordable than the base model.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claims AI could surpass "almost all humans at almost everything," even robotics, within 3 years — dismisses AGI as a "marketing term"
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei claims that generative AI could surpass human cognitive capabilities "in almost everything," even robotics, within 2-3 years.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella weighs in on the $500 billion Stargate project, seemingly dismissing Elon Musk's liquidity concerns: “All I know is, I’m good for my $80 billion.”
Satya Nadella says the company will continue investing $80 billion in capital annually to build out Azure.
How to change default save location for screenshots on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can change the location to save screenshots to another folder or drive, and in this guide, I will explain how.
Acer Nitro Blaze 11 is Godzilla-sized — Here's how massive it is next to other gaming handhelds
The Acer Nitro Blaze 11 has a 10.9-inch display and looks massive beside the next largest PC gaming handheld on the market.
Get Xbox Game Pass for the best price and play everything from the Xbox Developer Direct
Xbox's 2025 lineup is stacked—here’s how to stack Xbox Game Pass codes and save big.
The JSAUX transparent backplate and heatsink will make your ROG Ally look incredible and stay cooler, but don't expect miracles
JSAUX's backplate and heatsink for the ROG Ally looks amazing, and to some degree does help cool the handheld.
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Pet Zebra
I got a pet zebra, didn't realise how hungry they are. He eats like a horse.
Who was the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury?
Alexander Hamilton