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Watch: First responders at scene of plane crash
An American Airlines jet carrying 60 passengers collided in mid-air with a military helicopter with three US Army soldiers aboard.
How quickly could Rachel Reeves' new plans boost growth?
The chancellor announced a range of reforms on Wednesday - including a new runway for Heathrow airport.
Water bills to rise by £123 a year in April
Figures reveal a jump for billpayers in England and Wales despite questions over firms' performance.
Trump says US will send some migrants to Guantanamo Bay
The president orders the construction of a detention facility at the US Navy base, prompting an angry backlash from Cuba.
'I paid a term-time holiday fine as my son can't cope with crowds'
The number of fines issued for unauthorised school holidays has tripled in the last 10 years.
Renée Zellweger: 'Fingers crossed' this is not the end of Bridget Jones
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy has been billed as the final film in the series - but speaking at the London premiere its star says she is hoping that is not the case.
Algorithm study 90% accurate predicting bowel cancer
The method could be used to develop a blood test to identify inflammatory-bowel-disease patients most at risk.
Three Israelis and five Thai hostages expected to be freed next by Hamas
In exchange for the Israeli hostages, 110 Palestinian prisoners will be released from Israeli jails.
Red flags missed in neo-Nazi stalker, say victims
Stalking victims were told a far-right attacker "wasn't physical threat" when they contacted police.
Higher borrowing costs could mean tax rises, think tank research warns
The Resolution Foundation says the risk of the government breaking its own fiscal rules "remains on a knife edge".
'Get bums back into the office', says Lord Sugar
The Apprentice star says many young people "just want to sit at home" but should be in the office.
Inside the operation to bring Israel's hostages home from Gaza
If anything goes wrong, it risks the hostages remaining in captivity, and reigniting the war.
The Papers: Heathrow's third runway and London 'gold shortage'
Heathrow airport's expansion and a Bank of England bullion shortage feature in Thursday's papers.
Russia withdraws military equipment from Syrian port, images show
Moscow had moved columns of military vehicles to the port after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.
March 2026 date set for Lively and Baldoni court battle... the dispute explained in 90 seconds
A trial date has been set for It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's dispute.
Five takeaways from RFK Jr's first confirmation hearing
Senators grilled Robert F Kennedy Jr, Trump's pick for health secretary, on vaccine comments and his stance on abortion.
UK's first smartphone video call via satellite made from Welsh mountain
Vodafone says the tech could lead to the elimination of "not spots", which cover an estimated 9% of the UK.
Meta to pay $25m to settle Trump lawsuit over ban
The president sued the firm in 2021 over the suspension of his accounts after the 6 January Capitol riots.
Rescuers race to pull out truck driver stuck in Japan sinkhole for three days
The sinkhole in Yashio city has now grown to the size of a swimming pool, following road collapses.
Bishop's position is untenable, say church leaders
Church leaders call for an investigation after the Bishop of Liverpool denies allegations of assault.
Claims against Al Fayed reach UK court for first time
The High Court hears details of a civil case being brought against Harrods by an alleged victim.
US and Russian figure skaters were on plane
They include two teenagers, their mothers and two former Russian stars, according to their club in Boston.
BBC Verify analyses last moments before crash
BBC Verify's Nick Eardley has taken a closer look at what we know so far about the collision.
'Bloodthirsty' couple jailed for dismembering woman
Sarah Mayhew was last seen in March and her remains were found in a river and park in April.
Barclays tells staff to come into the office more
The bank is the latest company to make changes to its working-from-home policy.
Mexico asks Google Maps not to rename Gulf of Mexico
US President Donald Trump has ordered that the body of water be renamed the Gulf of America.
Liam Payne to be seen appearing as guest judge in Netflix show
The late singer died in October after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
New homes built falls below target again - how many are in your area?
The BBC's housing tracker shows most regions of England had a year-on-year fall in new homes in second half of 2024.
Man who burned Quran 'shot dead in Sweden'
Salwan Momika, 38, is reported to have been killed in an apartment in Södertälje, Stockholm.
Smuggling gangs to be targeted with new offence of endangering lives at sea
Border officials will also get powers to seize migrants' phones, under new laws unveiled by the Home Office.
BBC apologises for culture of silence over Russell Brand
Staff felt they could not speak up with concerns about the star's behaviour, an internal review finds.
What we know so far about the crash
The aircraft collided with a military helicopter that was on a training flight as it approached the runway.
In world's 'most controlled airspace', how could crash happen?
Experts say the deadly incident poses grave questions about how a collision was able to happen over the US capital.
Watch: The scene in DC after moment of impact
An American Airlines flight collided in mid-air with a military helicopter in Washington DC.
Listen: Air traffic controllers appear to try to stop collision
Audio from moments before collision captures controllers asking the military helicopter if it has seen the passenger jet.
Water bills are set to rise - how much more will you have to pay?
Average annual water bills in England and Wales will rise by £123 in April but some will pay more.
How sled dogs and pets respond when the clocks change
The breeds show different reaction to clocks going back and forward, a study suggests.
Sending stillborn baby from NI to Liverpool 'will haunt mum forever'
More than 1,100 infants and children have been sent to Alder Hey Hospital since 2019.
Shoplifters 'out of control' and becoming more brazen, say retailers
Shoplifters are carrying out brazen acts of theft because they 'do not fear any consequences'.
Companies once rushed to join Twitter, so why are many now part of 'the great X-odus'?
Many companies have left X but it's not always a simple decision.
Tony Blair pays tribute to 'guardian' of Labour Party John Prescott at funeral
Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott is remembered during his funeral in Hull on Thursday.
Consent for two new Scottish oil and gas fields was unlawful, judge rules
The judgement came after a case brought by environmental campaigners at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
Bishop of Liverpool resigns after assault claims
The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath denies the allegations from two women.
UK medic in deadly Libya floods is first to win new King's medal
The first recipients of the new Humanitarian Medal have been announced, honouring rescue workers.
School holiday fines at a record high
The number of fines issued for unauthorised school holidays has tripled since 2016-17.
Second-class post on Saturdays set to be scrapped
The regulator says reforming postal services could save the loss-making Royal Mail up to £425m.
Merkel criticises her party leader after far-right vote
The former chancellor's comments come after the CDU put forward a proposal which was supported by the far-right AfD.
US and Russian figure skaters were on board crashed plane
A number of figure skaters were among the passengers on board an aeroplane that hit a helicopter above Washington DC on Wednesday.
Bournemouth Echo
Poole business announces huge investment and creation on new jobs
Jobs are to be made at a tech firm based in Poole that has its eyes on strong growth.
Council to consider lowering fine for 'freebie flytippers'
HEFTY fines imposed for people who ‘flytip’ on the pavement outside their house could be lowered under new proposals by BCP Council.
Closed Homebase store to open as new superstore tomorrow
BLANDFORD’S Homebase store will become a new superstore at the end of the month.
Twin Sails bridge to undergo 'critical' maintenance next month
TWIN Sails Bridge will undergo “critical” maintenance next month.
University student found dead in accommodation with cause unknown
A 22-YEAR-OLD university student was found dead in his accommodation with the cause unknown, a court heard.
In The Dock: Woman caught driving 40mph in 30mph zone among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Inquest into the death of Travelodge receptionist enters its eighth day
The inquest into the death of Travelodge receptionist, Marta Vento, enters its eighth day.
Bournemouth cake illusionist creates stunning bird cake for Winterwatch team
A Bournemouth baker created a realistic cake of Chris Packham's favourite bird for the Winterwatch team.
Poole councillor to be "sorely missed" by friends and family
Tributes have been paid to Poole Councillor Bob Williams after he sadly passed away.
Woman left shaken after bricks fall from 'unsafe' home
The home is managed by Sovereign Housing, a housing association based in Dorset.
Man apologises to neighbours after being caught stealing from them
Faithful, who used to run his own building firm but is now a restaurant manager, said he has no explanation for why he stole the parcels.
Icon of modern motorbikes listed for auction
AN icon of modern motorcycles has been entered into a Dorset-based auction next month.
Road to close for broadband upgrades
A MAIN road in Ferndown is scheduled to close for broadband network upgrades.
Elm Academy celebrates outstanding Ofsted result
The report also praised the school’s “well-sequenced” curriculum and high expectations for all pupils, leading to improved outcomes.
Waggy Tails continues to search for new property following council rejection
In 2024, Waggy Tails ’ plans to expand the rescue’s capacity were halted in October when Dorset Council refused a planning application for a new site.
All Christchurch railway lines to be closed for two days in February
Railway lines in Christchurch will be closed for an entire weekend in February while planned maintenance work is carried out.
Council needs to borrow £57.5million from government
BCP Council will need to borrow £57.5million to keep it afloat from the SEND deficit.
Charity founder tackling loneliness in people with cancer through letter writing
The charity takes anonymous letters from people from across the globe before they are repackaged and distributed to hospitals, cancer centres and individuals monthly.
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
'Please sort out state of Branksome Rec'
I think the time has come to ask for a change of name to what was a much loved and well used leisure area.
'How green would Lidl build be?'
ALAN Burden’s concerns about the decision by BCP Council to turn down Lidl’s application by the chain supermarket for another branch in the area (letters, January 27) do not extend to what would happen to the successful businesses currently occupying the site. And he lives far away.
'Supergroup' to perform at Lighthouse as part of UK tour
The Guilty Men's first UK tour followed the success of their debut album, which made the top 50 on the Amazon rock chart.
Lighthouse announces 'broad' programme of dance and physical theatre
The Poole theatre will welcome some of the "most popular, challenging, creative and expressive" shows in the south.
Dorset businesses can apply for a share of £1.4m in funding
More than 100 businesses have already benefited, with grants ranging from £1,500 to £40,000.
Volunteers help pupils at school through reading programme
The volunteers help pupils with their reading, literacy skills, mathematical calculations and problem-solving.
Council set to increase investment in housing repairs
The HRA is a ring-fenced financial account used to manage the council's social housing landlord activities and priorities.
Ultimate Tribute Festival to feature live music and street food
Aside from music, attendees can enjoy funfair rides, street food, craft beers, ciders, a cocktail station, a gin bar and a variety of soft drinks.
Elderly woman's dream to see famous ballet live fulfilled
Mary, a resident at Upton Bay care home, always wanted to see the Nutcracker ballet live.
Mayor of Poole visits community organisation helping locals
During his visit, Mayor Miles spoke with staff, volunteers and members of the charity to hear about the work they do.
Singing can improve health and wellbeing, says Big Sing conductor
At this event, singers of all abilities come together for a day to work on music that they perform that afternoon.
Italian delicatessen to host Valentine's weekend event
Da Nunzio, in Boscombe Arcade, will host La Festa Di Amore
National Trust reveals February half term activities
The National Trust has planned several events at its locations for the school holidays.
Strictly stars to perform in Bournemouth as part of new tour
The show will feature a cast of dancers and vocalists, aiming to take audiences on an emotional journey with various routines.
Nursery gives back to community by sponsoring rugby teams
"We believe in the power of community and the importance of sports in fostering essential life skills in children.
Traffic chaos: flooding, crashes and delays
Expect heavy delays on the roads this evening due to flooding, crashes, and traffic.
‘Our beautiful outgoing girl is now ashes sat on a shelf’
THE FAMILY of an 18-year-old girl that was killed in a fatal crash said their hearts are forever broken, as the driver walked free from court.
'There's no justice': Soldier who killed 18-year-old in crash walks free from court
A SERVING soldier who killed an 18-year-old girl in a crash walked free from court as family and friends shouted, “there is no justice”.
Doomed Bibby Stockholm barge leaves Dorset port
The Bibby Stockholm barge has been pictured leaving Dorset's Portland Port
Road blocked following three-vehicle crash
Road reportedly closed on Dorset Way near Mannings Heath Roundabout Emergency services are at the scene. Email newsdesk@bournemouthecho.co.uk
Man allegedly assaulted taxi driver in racially aggravated attack
The man shouted racial abuse at the driver, causing the passenger in the taxi to leave his vehicle.
Vehicle fire started by 'large' battery hidden in bin bag
A fire started in a bin lorry due to batteries placed in black bin bags.
Flood gates closed as alert issued for Christchurch Harbour
The flood gates at Christchurch have been closed amid fears higher tides than normal could cause flooding.
Adorable new otter cub brings mischief to New Forest
A new otter cub has joined New Forest Wildlife Park, causing quite a stir.
Insultation dumped in New Forest as fly tipping appeal issued
Insultation and bagged waste was dumped on a quiet New Forest road, resulting in a fly tipping appeal being issued as the investigation continues.
Water bills to rise by £123 on average from April
The rise, confirmed by industry body Water UK, will take the average water and wastewater bill from £480 to £603 for the next year alone
'Do not drink': Coca-Cola recalls Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero and more drinks
Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Sprite Zero and Diet Coke drinks have been recalled due to a food safety risk
Ringwood Police tackle crime and community concerns
Officers recently responded to reports of a shoplifting incident in progress.
Celebrity Bake Off lineup and Prue Leith's replacement revealed
The Great British Bake Off is back in aid of cancer charity Stand Up To Cancer and the lineup and Prue Leith's replacement have been revealed.
Government
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill
A Bill to make provision about border security; to make provision about immigration and asylum; to make provision about sharing customs data and trailer registration data; to make provision about articles for use in serious crime; to make provision about serious crime prevention orders; to make provision about fees paid in connection with the recognition, comparability or assessment of qualifications; and for connected purposes.
Pavement Parking Bill
A Bill to amend the law relating to parking on verges and footways in England outside of Greater London and in Wales.
Formula 1
Throwing snowballs, flying planes and getting lost in the desert – How F1 drivers have spent the winter break so far
Formula 1 drivers have been enjoying a well-earned break over the last couple of months after a busy 2024 season – but where have they gone and what have they been up to? F1.com provides a round-up with varied results…
'I've learned from my mistakes' – Norris vows to 'bring the fight' in 2025 as he eyes maiden F1 title
Lando Norris has voiced his confidence that he can “bring the fight to everyone” in 2025, with the Briton stating that he has learned from mistakes made during his title bid last year as he looks to battle for the championship in the season ahead.
Name revealed for Hamilton’s first Ferrari as 2025 season launch approaches
Ferrari have confirmed that their upcoming F1 car will be called the SF-25.
Norris and Piastri in action as next generation of wet weather tyres hit the track in first test of 2025
The first test this year aimed at development of the 2026 wet weather tyres has taken place at Paul Ricard, with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri hitting the track for the opening day of running on Wednesday.
WATCH: Boldest Innovations – The inside story on some of F1’s most remarkable feats of engineering
Innovation is a vital aspect of Formula 1, with various technical advances over the years helping to propel certain teams and drivers to glory as well as gaining iconic status for their ingenuity. In a new series on F1 TV – Boldest Innovations – Will Buxton and Sam Collins take a closer look at groundbreaking feats of engineering from the sport’s past, focusing on a different development in each episode and featuring contributions from some of the technical teams, experts and drivers behind these impressive cars.
Louis Vuitton joins Formula 1 and becomes title partner of the Australian Grand Prix
Following the news that LVMH has joined Formula 1 as a Global Partner for ten years from 2025, the sport is welcoming Louis Vuitton as an Official Partner to Formula 1, with the French House becoming the title partner for the first race of the season in Melbourne – the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025.
Windows Central
Game Pass carried Xbox with record revenue and huge subscriber gains last quarter
The effect of Black Ops 6 resonates across platform services with record growth.
Microsoft announces distilled DeepSeek R1 models for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft has announced that it will be bringing “NPU-optimized” versions of the DeepSeek-R1 AI model to Copilot+ PCs soon, first with Snapdragon X devices, followed by Intel Lunar Lake and AMD Ryzen AI 9 processors.
Xbox Q2 FY25 gaming revenue is down 7% year-over-year, but Xbox Game Pass still grew
Microsoft financial results are in, with Xbox Q2 2025 gaming revenue down 7%, while Xbox Game Pass saw growth.
Stop playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone on PC and jump to console, your sanity will thank you
Now you can exclude PC from ranked on Black Ops 6 and Warzone, it's time to go back to playing on console again.
Overwatch 2 teases "groundbreaking PvP gameplay changes" as Marvel Rivals dominates charts — here's when they're coming
Developer Blizzard Entertainment has announced that Overwatch 2 will soon get huge PvP changes, and plans to show these off in a livestream this February.
BioWare studio undergoes restructuring, "We are turning towards the future and preparing for the next chapter in BioWare’s story"
BioWare studio members split into other teams within EA as development continues on Mass Effect 5.
"I think it is pretty hopeless": DeepSeek proves OpenAI's previous dismissal of AI startups with only $10M funding wrong, reveling in success at a fraction of the budget
In 2023, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismissed competition from startup AI companies, especially those with limited financial resources in the range of up to $10 million. "I think it is pretty hopeless," he added.
After months of complaints, Sony PlayStation walks back PSN account requirements for some Windows PC games
Following protests, PlayStation maker Sony is backpedaling its PSN requirement policy for several of its games on PC.
OpenAI and Microsoft ironically accuse DeepSeek of copyright infringement — training its cost-effective model with privileged data
DeepSeek has been accused of using data without permission by OpenAI. If true, DeepSeek would have violated OpenAI's terms of service.
Dauntless' Hail Mary: How the "Awakening Update" killed off Monster Hunter-like 'Dauntless,' and maybe even Phoenix Labs
Once touted by Epic Games of Fortnite fame, the free-to-play Monster Hunter-like "Dauntless" serves as a cautionary tale for all companies building live-service games.
Microsoft ousts Salesforce CEO's "borderline obsession with Copilot" — Marc Benioff's lethal AI jabs are "all about marketing," and "has no idea what he's talking about"
Microsoft CCO Frank X. Shaw recently addressed Benioff's myriad of comments aimed at the company's AI and Copilot efforts.
How to scan files manually for virus infection on Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can use the Microsoft Defender Antivirus to scan individual files and folders to make sure they are not infected, and I'll show you four methods.
How to reset Local Group Policy settings to defaults on Windows 11
On Windows 11, it's possible to reset the Group Policy settings to their default state, and I'll explain how in three different ways.
RTX 5080 benchmarks bode well for Radeon RDNA 4 GPUs — AMD's opportunity has never been better
NVIDIA's RTX 5080 review embargo lifted today, and raw performance upticks aren't exactly impressive. It could be AMD's time to shine with RDNA 4.
Microsoft launches its first Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs with new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop, and they're shockingly expensive
Microsoft is launching new Surface PCs today in the form of an updated Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7, now powered by Intel Lunar Lake processors.
Microsoft unveils new 'Surface USB4 Dock' that's smaller and $100 cheaper
Microsoft has unveiled a new Surface Dock, which is $100 cheaper than the last Surface Dock and is smaller with less ports.
Microsoft is launching its first ever Surface Laptop with 5G connectivity, but you'll have to wait for it
Microsoft has announced that it's planning to launch a 5G equipped variant of the Surface Laptop later this year.
These pre-built RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 gaming PCs are now your best chance to land the new GPUs
NVIDIA launched its new RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 GPUs on January 30, and they immediately sold out. These pre-built PCs are now your best shot at landing the new GPUs.
Microsoft AI CEO: Copilot users can access "OpenAI’s world-class o1 reasoning model" for free following backlash over previously degraded user experience by insiders
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman announced that Copilot's Think Deeper feature is free for all users.
I asked DeepSeek and ChatGPT who would win in a fight — one of them had the funniest answer
As the battle of AI rages on between DeepSeek and OpenAI, I simply asked them which was the better model. Unfortunately only one had a funny answer for me.
Where to buy NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080: Launch date stock and release day alerts LIVE
NVIDIA is set to launch the first two GPUs from its RTX 5000 "Blackwell" lineup. Here are the latest stock availability alerts for trusted retailers.
Our best PC game of 2024 has a crazy discount right now
Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl won our Best PC game of 2024 award, and here's how you can bag it for nearly half price at CD Keys.
Here are the full PC system requirements for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 — can your rig play it?
Wondering if your PC will be able to play Marvel's Spider-Man 2? We have the answers.
Here's when you can play Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is finally swinging its way onto the PC, so here's when you can play.
Xbox Cloud Gaming has hit 140 million playtime hours according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella highlights Cloud Gaming and Game Pass earnings wins in a call with investors.
Laffgaff
What is the first book of the New Testament?
The Gospel of Matthew.
Hair Washing Party
I've been invited to a hair washing party. I've no excuse not to go.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #25.05: LibreOffice Tip, Launcher Customization, Moving Away from Google and More
Weird stuff going on with Linux websites on Facebook