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'Clear failings' found in NHS care of triple killer
Valdo Calocane was given a hospital order for killing Ian Coates, Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley-Kumar in 2023.
Billionaire and spiritual leader the Aga Khan dies
The philanthropist and spiritual leader died "peacefully" at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal.
US Postal Service stops accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong
It says the suspension will be in place "until further notice" and did not offer a reason for the decision.
School phone bans don't boost grades or wellbeing, study suggests
It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.
What we know so far about Sweden school shooting
Police say "around 10" people have died, in the worst school shooting in Sweden's history.
Banksy fan badger wins hearts in wildlife photo competition
Ian Wood put up the Banksy design in the hope of an 'art-imitates-life' photo op
Time limit for child sex abuse claims to be removed
Victims will be able to file claims when they are ready and are likelier to receive an apology, the government says.
Ros Atkins on...What is the US getting out of tariffs?
The BBC's Analysis Editor takes a look at the latest round of tariffs announced by President Trump - and what the US has got in return.
UK faces paying more in Chagos deal, Mauritius PM suggests
UK PM Keir Starmer intends to "push on" with the deal to hand over the Chagos Islands, Navin Ramgoolam says.
Why are medical experts disputing evidence used to convict Lucy Letby?
The nurse is serving 15 whole life sentences after being found guilty of murdering seven babies and trying to kill seven others.
Top chef beaten to death by 'monster', court told
Mussie Imnetu worked under Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing and was in the UK on a business trip.
Chris Mason: Can Starmer make good vibes last with EU and US?
Something is likely to have to give, as the UK tries to keep both major trading partners on side.
The Papers: 'Baby killer or victim?' and victim's mother hits out
New evidence on the Lucy Letby case from a panel of experts leads many of the papers.
Could US criminals be sent to El Salvador's mega-jail?
El Salvador has offered to take in criminals deported from the US and house them in its mega-jail.
'It's like hell': Race to evacuate residents from Ukraine front-line city
Ukrainian volunteers are going house to house in Pokrovsk as Russian drones hunt from the skies.
Anthony Zurcher: Trump faces moment of reckoning on trade after delaying tariffs
The president will soon have to decide whether to match his trade rhetoric with action or shelve his tariff plans.
Spending on flood defences set to rise to record levels
The money will be spent on projects ranging from tidal barriers and flood walls to nature-based solutions.
Google drops pledge on AI use for weapons
The tech giant has updated the principles governing its development of artificial intelligence.
Teen stabbed at Sheffield school was a best friend to all, family says
The family of Harvey Willgoose, 15, say they are "utterly heartbroken" over his fatal stabbing.
Lords inquiry finds grey belt idea largely redundant
The Built Environment Committee says the concept has been "eclipsed" by other planning rule changes.
Man jailed for trying to kill PC with scissors
Jenner stabbed the Kent Police officer in the head with a pair of scissors, a court is told.
Illegal meat on most UK high streets, official says
Post-Brexit checks are undermining efforts to keep out potentially disease-ridden meat, official says.
Widow 'couldn't accept' deaths of husband and son in Omagh bombing
A widow tells the Omagh Bombing Inquiry she drove around for years looking for her husband and son.
Kerr 'felt ignored' by police after taxi vomit row
Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr denies causing racially aggravated harassment to a police officer.
Stabbed schoolboy a best friend to all, say family
The family of Harvey Willgoose, 15, say they are "utterly heartbroken" over his fatal stabbing.
Ambulances waiting two hours on average outside A&E
More than 23,000 ambulances spent over four hours outside A&E waiting to hand over patients in 2024.
Character references in sex abuse cases 'need reformed'
One survivor says those convicted of sexual crimes should not have the option of a character reference.
Changing room row nurse denies comparing trans doctor to rapist
Sandie Peggie claims being made to get changed beside a trans woman amounted to unlawful harassment.
Why does Trump want to take over Gaza and could he do it?
The president's vision for a Gaza under US control could upend the future of Middle East relations.
Southport killer’s referral to counter-terror scheme closed too early, review finds
A Home Office review of the Prevent programme identified a series of failings.
Naga Munchetty: Scammers spread fake nude pictures of me on social media
BBC presenter Naga Munchetty has seen a fake online post using her image to "scam people out of money".
Sweden searches for answers after country's deadliest shooting
Police say the motive of the shooter, who killed 10 people on Tuesday, remains unknown.
Sam Kerr 'terrified for life' in taxi, harassment trial told
Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr denies causing racially aggravated harassment to a police officer.
Reddit group banned after violent comments on Elon Musk's staff
The tech billionaire had complained that some Reddit users were advocating violence against his staff.
Women with endometriosis earn less, research shows
Researchers suggest that following diagnosis, women may take lower-paid jobs or work fewer hours.
Starmer under fire amid row over Chagos deal cost
The Tories and Reform UK have attacked payments to Mauritius under the deal to cede the archipelago.
Name NHS staff who failed in Nottingham killer's care, families say
The families of the Nottingham attacks victims call for those involved in NHS failings to be held accountable.
Council shake-up in England sees elections delayed in nine areas
Angela Rayner says the reorganisation marks a generational power shift but the Tories say it is a "worrying day".
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath announce final show
The band will reunite to play a charity show with metal legends Metallica, Anthrax and Slayer.
Watch: David Hockney's iPad paintings in new exhibition
The artist's digital creations are being shown as part of Bradford's Capital Of Culture celebrations.
First glimpse inside burnt scroll after 2,000 years
The document charred by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is being 'unwrapped' using X-ray scans and AI.
What do we know about the Sweden school shooter?
Local media suggest the 35-year-old legally owned a weapon, was unemployed and had no convictions.
Before and after: Mosul’s historic landmarks rebuilt after IS destruction
Some 80% of the Old City of Mosul, in northern Iraq, was destroyed under the Islamic State group.
Labour readmits four MPs suspended for rebelling
But three other MPs - John McDonnell, Apsana Begum and Zarah Sultana - remain suspended.
Teen appears in court over Harvey Willgoose murder
The boy, 15, is charged with murder, possessing a bladed article and affray over the death of the pupil.
Mobile ban in schools not improving grades or behaviour, study suggests
It is the first study to look at school phone rules, alongside measures of pupil health and education.
Badger admiring Banksy-style art wins hearts in wildlife photo competition
Ian Wood put up a Banksy-style design in the hope of an 'art-imitates-life' photo op
Belgian police hunt for gunmen after Brussels shooting
Police say they are looking for "a small group of people, probably two or three individuals".
Letby victims already have the truth, says mother
Experts' claims that Lucy Letby did not murder babies is "distressing" for families, says victim's mother.
Kay Burley retires from Sky News after 36 years
Burley, 64, was part of the team which launched Sky News in 1989.
Kerr 'terrified for life' in taxi, court told
Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr denies causing racially aggravated harassment to a police officer.
Southport killer’s counter-terror referral ‘closed too early’, review finds
A Home Office review of the Prevent programme identified a series of failings.
Fire service run like boys' club, says damning report
The review looked at the workplace culture in the North Wales and Mid and West Wales fire services.
'Our wedding days began with a visit to dad's grave'
The daughter of a man who was killed in the Omagh bomb tells an inquiry of her "immeasurable loss".
Grangemouth refinery staff sent redundancy letters
Scotland's only oil refinery is set to close by the summer with the loss of more than 400 jobs.
Bournemouth Echo
Butcher ‘overcome with jealousy’ set wife’s café on fire and chased her with knife
A butcher ‘overcome with jealousy’ set his wife’s café on fire after chasing her with a knife and stealing her passport, a court heard.
'It's come home': Why Bournemouth Airport was Jet2's 'missing jigsaw'
It has created 125 jobs, benefitted the wider local economy with hotel stays and set the foundations for a larger airport expansion.
Plans to drop speed limit to 20mph on 46 roads - full list
Plans to reduce the speed limit of 46 roads to 20mph have been unveiled.
Councillor 'regrets alarm' at filming outside school
A councillor said he “regrets alarm” he caused by filming outside of a school during drop-off time.
Waste left behind by homeless thrown in skip
Waste left behind by homeless people sleeping on the East Cliff has been thrown away by the council.
Meet the people that help keep Royal Bournemouth Hospital ticking
Hospital staff work under immense pressure every day – that goes without saying.
Travelodge receptionist inquest hears from killer's family
Family members of the man that killed Marta Elena provided statements in the inquest into her death.
In The Dock: Man who damaged Audi and police car among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
The Horse and Groom achieve CAMRA award second time in a row
Former Daily Echo Pub of the Year and now multi-award winning pub, The Horse and Groom in Wareham has scooped up a CAMRA award for the second time in a row.
Family create fundraiser for more defibrillators in memory of 'amazing' son
Since the GoFundMe was created, multiple locations have been considered for defibrillators and talks are with the council to introduce more.
Second Fordingbridge business announces shock closure after 40 years
Now, the store has revealed it is closing its doors at the end of February.
'We're family': Caravan park residents face eviction with nowhere to turn
People living on a caravan site in Bournemouth has been left in ‘shock’ after being hit with an eviction notice to leave their homes in twenty-eight days.
BCP Council leader to hold live Q&A on proposed budget
BCP Council leader Millie Earl and deputy Mike Cox will host a live Q&A on the proposed three-year budget, inviting residents to submit questions.
'The boys' of Corfe: Dorset museum shares story of gay couple
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery has digitised the archive of musicians David Brynley and Norman Notley, lifelong partners who toured internationally despite UK laws criminalising homosexuality.
New homes scheme offers discounted properties in Dorset
Senior Dorset Council members visited Oakwood Grove and Potters Wood to see the First Homes scheme, which offers discounted homes for first-time buyers.
Schools celebrate 'transformational' 15 year partnership
Canford School and The Bourne Academy celebrate 15 years of a successful partnership, recognized as one of the UK's most impactful independent-state school collaborations.
Urban music awards set to return to Bournemouth for second year
The Beacon Urban Music Awards return to Bournemouth, celebrating urban and Afro-inspired music while showcasing emerging talent in rap, R&B, Afrobeat and grime.
Durlston announces a variety of half-term activities
Durlston Country Park is hosting half-term activities, including the *Treemendous Trees* trail and various workshops to engage families with nature.
Dementia-friendly film screenings a 'lifeline' for isolated movie lovers
Dementia-friendly film screenings are providing a "lifeline" to people who might otherwise feel isolated and marginalised.
Bin bags and leftovers found in stomachs of New Forest foxes
A Bournemouth University and GWCT study found 65 per cent of New Forest foxes rely on human food waste, suggesting better refuse management could help protect wild birds.
Bournemouth Airport sees fewest cancelled flights in 2024
Bournemouth Airport had the UK's lowest flight cancellation rate in 2024, with just 0.04% of flights affected, outperforming 18 major airports.
Poole-based firm launches 360-degree virtual showroom
Visitors can follow the successful exhibition calendar of the brand Retinoid Aesthetic across Europe and the US.
New Poole to Channel Islands ferry services available for 2025
High-speed ferry services between Poole, the Channel Islands and St Malo are open for 2025 bookings, operated by Brittany Ferries and DFDS.
New Forest residents urged to have their say on new Local Plan
New Forest District Council is seeking community input on the Local Plan, with a consultation focusing on housing, sustainability, and environmental protection.
Theatre to save thousands after new lighting installed
Lighthouse Poole has installed energy-efficient LED lighting and sensors, set to save nearly £10,000 annually, with support from a £5,000 BCP Council grant.
REVIEW; Fast Love, George Michael Tribute, Pavilion Theatre
There have always been tributes on the touring circuit, ABBA, Elvis and Freddie Mercury have been especially popular but over the past few years there seems to have been an explosion of tributes that are selling out larger theatres.
Government halts BCP and Dorset council's Heart of Wessex bid
THE Heart of Wessex devolution proposal that BCP Council and Dorset Council has not been included in the government’s priority programme.
CCTV: Do you recognise this man? Police investigate car break-in
AN image of a man has been released by the police as they investigate items stolen from a parked car.
LIVE: Road closed 'for a while' as police respond to incident
A road has been closed for 'a while' as emergency services deal with an incident.
Hunt for man who sexually assaulted teenager
An image of a man has been released after a teenager was sexually assaulted in a Superdrug.
Grey seal spotted basking on the shore
An unexpected visitor turned up at the beach yesterday.
Dorset-based photographer wins wildlife photographer of the year
A badger captured glancing up at graffiti by a Dorset-based photographer has won over the public vote for Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Firefighters extinguish 'well alight' van fire in rural Dorset
Crews from Sturminster Newton were alerted to reports of a vehicle fire in a lay-by near Ibberton Hill at around 10.30pm on February 3.
Lane closed on A31 due to two vehicle crash
A LANE is closed on the A31 after two vehicles crashed.
New images released as police continue search for missing woman
Police are searching for a missing woman from Lymington who was last seen on Monday, February 3, and now new images have been released.
Public urged to remain vigilant following reported ATM tampering
It was further reported by victims that camera equipment and chunky facial devices had been fitted around the card slots of the ATMs.
Police search for missing woman - dial 999 if you see her
Police are searching for a missing woman from Lymington who was last seen on Monday, February 3
Officers issue next of kin appeal for Bournemouth man
Paul Stephen Chappell, 66 died at his home address in Athelstan Road on January 30, 2025.
Martin Lewis warning on bank app payment to Ryanair, JustEat and others
Martin Lewis has warned to be careful when using "pay by bank app" options offered by many companies
DWP confirms new State Pension weekly and monthly payment rates
The DWP has confirmed the new April 2025 State Pension rates after MPs voted through the new amounts
Rightmove reveals the two best months for people to put their home up for sale
Analysis from the property site Rightmove has revealed the two best months for someone to sell their home
Formula 1
Hamilton back on track for Ferrari as part of Pirelli tyre test in Barcelona
Lewis Hamilton completed his latest outing at the wheel of a Ferrari Formula 1 car on Tuesday when he took part in Pirelli tyre testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
F1 QUIZ: Can you remember which teams these drivers made their Formula 1 debuts with?
We've got 10 drivers, and all you have to do is identify whose car they were racing in their very first Grands Prix...
Doohan addresses recent speculation over future as he vows to ‘cement my place’ in F1
Jack Doohan has responded to speculation over his future at Alpine, with the Australian stating that he is keen to get started and “cement my place” in the sport.
Aston Martin confirm launch date for 2025 challenger
Aston Martin have announced that their 2025 F1 car will break cover on February 23, just days after the team unveil their livery for the campaign during the F1 75 Live season launch event at London’s The O2 on February 18.
Zhou returns to Ferrari as reserve driver for 2025 season after Kick Sauber exit
Ferrari have announced the return of Zhou Guanyu as a reserve driver for the 2025 season, adding to the team’s back-up pool alongside incumbent Antonio Giovinazzi.
Moët & Chandon returns as the Official Champagne of Formula 1
As Formula 1 and LVMH begin their historic 10-year Global Partnership, the iconic luxury champagne brand Moët & Chandon will return as the Official Champagne of Formula 1, bringing the sport together in celebrating every victory.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is 2025's GOTY frontrunner, and it can be yours for less with these deals
2025's best new game so far is Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and you can get it for less thanks to these sweet discounts.
To nobody's surprise, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is absolutely blowing up Steam right now
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has finally come out, and it's already a colossal hit on Steam.
Monster Hunter Wilds Showcase reveals new and returning monsters, cosmetic customization options, Photo Mode, Open Beta Test details, and more
During the Monster Hunter Wilds February 2025 Showcase, Capcom unpacked a massive amount of new info from new monsters to gameplay features. Here's everything you need to know from this Showcase.
Capcom highlights Onimusha: Way of the Sword in its February showcase
Capcom has shared more details on Onimusha: Way of the Sword and revealed a 2026 release window for the game.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics launches on Xbox today
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is launching on Xbox consoles today, Capcom has confirmed.
8 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 beginner tips on what to do first in this grand medieval RPG
The open world of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is gigantic, and it's hard to know what to do first in it. Here's what I recommend.
Everything shown during Capcom's live Monster Hunter Wilds, Onimushaevent
Are you interested in watching Capcom's livestream events today for the latest news on Monster Hunter Wilds and Onimusha: Way of the Sword? Here's how and where you can catch them live.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in-game bundle raises $1.6 million for LA Fire Relief
Activision reveals it will donate $1.6 million in proceeds from sales of the LA Fire Relief bundle to LAFD Foundation and Direct Relief.
Age of Mythology: Retold Immortal Pillars expansion arrives in March, bringing Chinese myth to Xbox and PC
Immortal Pillars brings a rebuilt version of the Chinese faction to Age of Mythology: Retold, and it's launching in March 2025.
Sam Altman admits OpenAI has been on "the wrong side of history," citing a dire need for a different open-source strategy: "Not everyone at OpenAI shares this view, and it's also not our current highest priority"
OpenAI recently held an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on Reddit, addressing important issues, including its $500 billion bet on Stargate, AGI, cost-effective competition from DeepSeek, and open-source strategy.
WWE Superstars show off WWE 2K25's new Intergender Match gameplay feature and Anoa'i-themed Showcase Mode
WWE 2K25, the next installment of 2K's wrestling game series, just publicly demonstrated its new Intergender match type and its Anoa'i family-focused Showcase mode, courtesy of The New Day.
New Microsoft Teams calendar adds "latest innovations from both Copilot and Places," aligns experience with Outlook
Microsoft Teams now has a unified calendar experience that includes the same look and features seen in Outlook's calendar.
Xbox's Age of Empires 2 and Age of Mythology: Retold are coming to PlayStation 5
Another Xbox game has already been confirmed for a new platform, with Age of Empires coming to PlayStation 5.
Microsoft just confirmed the dates for Build 2025 — expect a heavy dose of AI
Microsoft will hold its developer-focused Build conference from May 19 to May 2022 in Seattle, Washington.
AMD's "early March" RDNA 4 GPU launch is confirmed, and it could make or break the company's struggling PC gaming division
Revealed in an earnings call, AMD's gaming branch is losing money fast. That should change when it launches new RDNA 4 GPUs, now confirmed for "early March."
Microsoft AI CEO headhunted 3 former colleagues from Google DeepMind to bolster advances in a new AI division
Google just lost three more AI experts to Microsoft. The former DeepMind employees will help found a new AI office in Zurich, Switzerland and focus on audio and vision capabilities.
WSL 2 will soon get support for another popular, and legendary Linux distro
Saying you use Arch Linux became a meme, but it'll soon apply to Windows 11 users too, thanks to WSL 2.
Monster Hunter Wilds has received updated PC Spec requirements and a new PC Benchmark program to help players test them out
A new PC Benchmark program has been released by Capcom for players to see if their PC systems can handle running Monster Hunter Wilds. Here's where you can download it.
Salesforce will reportedly lay off 1,000 employees while hiring extra AI marketing roles to bolster agentic product sales
Salesforce is reportedly set to lay off up to 1,000 employees from its workforce. However, it is recruiting in its market division to bolster AI product sales.
OpenAI's new "Deep Research" blows ChatGPT o3-mini and DeepSeek out of the water with 26.6% accuracy in the world's hardest "AI exam" — but it skipped the line
Deep Research holds a significant lead ahead of ChatGPT o3-mini and DeepSeek's R1 V3-powered model in the world's hardest AI exam, with a 26.6% accuracy score.
Why have I wasted time flashing USB drives to install Windows (and Linux) on PCs when I could have been doing this all along?
Never flash a USB drive again to install Windows or Linux, just use Ventoy. It's so easy, why didn't I know about it before now?
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Sophisticated Frogs
What music do more sophisticated frogs listen to? Hopera.
Brian Wilson co-founded which American rock band?
The Beach Boys.
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Missing Windows from Grub After Dual Boot? Here's What You Can Do
Can't see Windows in Grub after successfully dual booting? That's because os-prober is disabled. Here's how to fix it.