BBC News
Israel says Gaza ceasefire will end if Hamas does not free hostages by Saturday
Benjamin Netanyahu tells Israeli forces to prepare for fighting after Hamas postponed more releases.
Schools tell BBC about 'astronomical' bills as 25-year repair contract heads into meltdown
What happens next has implications for the expiry of almost 600 similar PFI deals across England.
Heathrow to expand two terminals ahead of third runway
The chief executive of the UK's largest airport will unveil plans to develop terminals two and five.
Musk denies 'hostile takeover' of government in White House debut
The world's richest man took questions for the first time since he was appointed to lead a sweeping government cost-cutting effort.
Trade, tariffs and visas to dominate Trump-Modi talks
The leaders share a warm relationship, but both will have their own wish list when they meet this week.
Goldman axes diversity rule that has 'served purpose'
The bank ditches a policy that stopped it acting on flotations for firms with an all male, all white board.
UK to deny 'dangerous journey' refugees citizenship
The Home Office change has been condemned by the Refugee Council and some Labour backbench MPs.
Trump welcomes back teacher released by Russia
The US president says the "show of good faith" could play a part in ending Russia's war in Ukraine.
Oil clean-up 'scam' warnings ignored by Shell, whistle-blower tells BBC
The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.
Amazon bans number plates as illegal supply found
A BBC investigation finds seven companies on the platform selling plates without checking customers' documents.
Judge's sperm donor warning over man who 'fathered 180 children'
Women are warned against a man who claims his sperm has fathered children all around the world.
Next ad banned as pose made model look too thin
The advertising watchdog says it was "irresponsible" to emphasise the thinness of the model's legs.
Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?
The German auto manufacturing sector is struggling. Can it get back on the road to recovery?
Hunt for rare daffodils that are slipping from history
As daffodils burst into bloom, experts want help in finding rare treasures hiding in plain sight.
Fishermen rescue humpback whale tangled in rope
A single rope had become anchored around the tail of the humpback just off the coast of Skye.
The Papers: 'Ukraine needs US support' and Kate's prison visit
A number of Wednesday's papers touch on the latest on the assisted dying bill going through Parliament.
Lawyer in Saudi trans student's suicide note had embassy links, BBC finds
Eden Knight had wanted a new life in the US but was persuaded home, according to her final X post.
'I've waited so long for home adaptations that I have to shower at the gym'
The time taken for councils to do home adaptation assessments for elderly and disabled people has risen, the BBC finds.
Murdered toddler was failed by multiple agencies, review finds
Agencies in four counties missed chances to save two-year-old Isabella Jonas-Wheildon, review finds.
Labour suspends 11 councillors over WhatsApp group
The group, which is being investigated by the party, has already led to the suspension of two Labour MPs.
Peter Kay defends ejecting 'disruptive' hecklers
The comedian says "repeated disruptions" by two audience members made it "impossible" to carry on.
Salman Rushdie tells court he thought he was dying after stabbing
The author says he felt like he was lying in "a lake of blood" after he was attacked on stage in New York state.
Policing in 'hopeless position' after court ruling on vetting, Met chief says
The High Court rules that officers cannot be dismissed for losing their vetting clearance.
French prosecutors confirm how British couple died
Andrew and Dawn Searle, who moved to France from Scotland about 10 years ago, were found by a neighbour last week.
UK and US refuse to sign international AI declaration
It follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."
Chelsea striker Kerr cleared of racial harassment
The Chelsea striker was charged over an incident at a London police station in 2023.
MI5 lied to courts to protect neo-Nazi spy after BBC revealed violent abuse
In an unprecedented admission, the Security Service apologises for “inaccurate” evidence.
How I exposed MI5's lie about its violent abusive agent
The Security Service gambled BBC correspondent Daniel De Simone had no evidence. A note, an email and a recording proved it wrong.
US defence chief says return to Ukraine's 2014 borders 'unrealistic'
In a stark warning to Kyiv, the US defence secretary also says he does not envision Ukraine joining Nato.
PM pledges to close loophole that let Gazan family settle in UK
The family won an appeal to come to the UK, after originally applying through a scheme for Ukrainians.
Judge-led inquiry into Nottingham attacks announced
Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar, both 19, and Ian Coates, 65, were killed in June 2023.
Killer of MP David Amess left Prevent too quickly, review says
The programme's handling of the Conservative MP's murderer was "sub-optimal", a review says.
NHS trust fined £1.6m over failings in baby deaths
The fine over the deaths of Adele O'Sullivan, Kahlani Rawson and Quinn Parker is the largest for an NHS trust in maternity care.
King tries his arm at American Football
King Charles throws an NFL ball on a visit to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Avian flu spread sees 1.8 million farmed birds culled
There have been 33 outbreaks so far on farms, but the risk to humans remains low, the government says.
UK to refuse citizenship to refugees arriving on small boats
The Home Office change has been condemned by the Refugee Council and some Labour backbench MPs.
Sergeant who 'pinned down' soldier plans to leave Army, inquest hears
Gunner Jaysley Beck's assault was incorrectly categorised as a minor sanction.
Schools describe 'astronomical' bills as 25-year repair contract breaks down
What happens next has implications for the expiry of almost 600 similar PFI deals across England.
Hunt for rare daffodils that are feared lost
As daffodils burst into bloom, experts want help in finding rare treasures hiding in plain sight.
Moment Monty the giant schnauzer wins prestigious US dog show
Monty defeated more than 2,500 canines for the top prize in New York.
Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?
With the economy a key factor in German elections this month, can the auto sector get back on the road to recovery?
Legal showdown looms as Trump tests limits of presidential power
A judge accused the Trump administration of defying his orders, setting up a battle that could end up at the Supreme Court.
Church missed opportunity to hear victims, says bishop
The Church of England's governing body rejected a fully independent safeguarding model on Tuesday.
Feral pigs roaming Cairngorms park caught and killed
Forestry and Land Scotland said the group of eight animals were humanely culled.
Heathrow expects third runway take offs in 10 years
The chief executive of the UK's largest airport will unveil plans to develop terminals two and five.
Goldman Sachs axes diversity rule that has 'served purpose'
The bank ditches a policy that stopped it acting on flotations for firms with an all male, all white board.
Up to 140,000 blood scandal relatives may claim compensation
Thousands of partners, parents, children and siblings of victims may be in line for payments.
Senior Ukraine security figure exposed as Russian 'rat'
Intelligence chief Vasyl Malyuk was seen personally arresting the suspect, named by media as Dmytro Kozyura.
Waste to pay officers we can't sack, says Met chief
Millions could be spent paying officers on leave after losing their vetting status, Sir Mark Rowley says.
Bournemouth Echo
Richard Carr's revised Boho Grand town centre scheme given approval
Richard Carr’s scaled down plans for Boho Grand in Bournemouth town centre have been given the green light from BCP Council.
Ryanair axes another route from Bournemouth Airport
RESIDENTS concerns over budget airline Ryanair cancelling more flights from Bournemouth Airport.
Say hello to the new clothing swap shop that's opened its doors
A women's clothes swap shop has opened in Southbourne, focusing on ‘swishing’ clothes to promote sustainability and reducing fashion waste.
New bungalow plans behind high street shops
PLANS are in place to demolish a garage behind high street shops and replace it with a new bungalow.
Plans to subdivide one flat into three
A FLAT in Boscombe could be divided into three separate flats under new proposals by the landlord.
Councillor will face no action for filming outside school, council says
BCP Council will not investigate a councillor who was reported to them for filming outside a school.
Labour budget pushed Beales' costs up by £200k before decision to close
LABOUR’S budget pushed Beales’ costs up by around £200,000, its chief executive has said.
Two men arrested after man 'pleasured himself' in front of teen girl
TWO men have been arrested after reports of an alleged flasher who “pleasured himself” in front of a teenage girl.
Judge Rinder makes guest appearance in Bournemouth
A celebrity judge made guest appearance at Bournemouth law conference.
Popular historic village to close to the public
Popular historic village, Tyneham, and nearby paths are to close to the public for the weekend.
Woman recalls 'worrying' moment dog ingested crude oil
Dee Clayton was on a daily walk with Abi, her ten-year-old rescue dog at Hengistbury Head.
Chef wins awards for the best school meals in the country
A Bournemouth primary school chef has been recognised by politicians for serving some of the best school meals in the country.
Woman's mobility scooter stolen after it broke down
A disabled daughter and mother left in shock after one of their mobility scooter was stolen in Christchurch.
"It's an appalling way to treat a nature reserve"
A nature reserve has been vandalised and left "churned up" in Christchurch.
Bournemouth man publishes children’s book about divorce
Bournemouth man publishes children’s book about divorce A man from Bournemouth has published a children’s book focusing on the uncomfortable conversation of divorce.
Hotel's bid for solar panels to reduce running costs
SOLAR panels are planned for the roof of a Bournemouth town centre hotel – to help reduce running costs.
Quarry proposal for Dorset farm site
Proposals to extract 3.6million tonnes of sand and gravel on an existing farm site at Alderholt are being considered by Dorset Council.
'My brother and I know dad would be beaming at how well it’s come together'
He was diagnosed with cancer four times and underwent extensive chemotherapy since 2016 but still found time to carry out his charity work through cold dip events.
'Unpretentious' and 'authentic' Dorset pub among best in UK to visit in winter
The Guardian has named The Vine Inn, located in Pamphill near Wimborne, in Dorset among its best UK pubs to visit in winter
'We need some joined up thinking on our roads'
There seems to be a misunderstanding that there is a battle on between people supporting active travel/public transport and motorists.
'Encouraging active travel is vital'
Encouraging active travel is vital if we are to reverse the harms caused by dependency on the motor car.
Mayor of Poole reveals footballing ambition to schoolchildren
Fourteen pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 listened to his views on local government, the challenges faced by Poole residents and his journey to becoming mayor.
Supermarket reaches thousands of Dorset children through initiative
Nationwide, the programme has helped more than three million young people learn essential cooking skills and how to prepare healthy meals on a budget.
Partnership to help 102,000 Dorset households in fuel poverty
More than 102,000 Dorset households in fuel poverty will benefit from SGN's Safe & Warm Partnership Network, uniting organisations to improve home heating support.
Concern as heating technician shortage 'hindering renewable rollout'
Dorset school leavers are urged to join the heating industry as a technician shortage slows the rollout of renewable technologies like heat pumps.
Legendary singer Dionne Warwick announces Bournemouth concert
The documentary features contributions from high-profile personalities such as President Bill Clinton, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Snoop Dogg.
Dorset firm achieves international standard for health and safety
Eco Sustainable Solutions in Parley has achieved certification, enhancing workplace health and safety standards internationally.
Woman with life-changing spinal cord injury swims with sharks
Her injuries have left her with paralysis in her right leg, weakness in her left leg and some degree of paralysis in both arms.
Dorset Motor Show at Lulworth Castle to feature supercars
Car enthusiasts can register for the Dorset Blind Association Motor Show at Lulworth Castle, featuring classic, sports and supercars alongside live entertainment and food stalls.
Supermarket's funding to help students learn about food waste
A Tesco blue token donation will help UKHarvest teach Arnewood School students about food waste through lessons, cooking equipment, and hands-on education.
Historical tours and birdwatching walks return to Brownsea Island
Brownsea Island’s historical tours and birdwatching walks return, offering visitors a chance to explore its past and enjoy a cream tea at Brownsea Castle.
Charlie Brooks to star in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Pavilion
Charlie Brooks will reprise her role as the Childcatcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Bournemouth Pavilion, following the passing of The Vivienne.
Unusual triathlon event to be held at stunning Dorset location
The SUPBIKERUN triathlon, replacing swimming with stand-up paddleboarding, is coming to Cleavel Point, offering a unique mix of paddling, cycling and trail running.
Man dies after air ambulance called to medical incident in Poole
Dorset Police were alerted to reports of a man needing medical attention on Milborne Crescent in Poole at around 2pm on February 11.
Man found dead at recreation ground
A man has been found dead at a recreation ground.
Delays after crash blocks road in Bournemouth
Reported delays in Bournemouth after a crash has blocked Cox Avenue near Castle Lane West.
Contentious new evening parking charges paused for review
MP SIMON Hoare has warned that businesses will be affected after Dorset Council agreed to introduce evening parking charges.
MP backs bill after 594 hours of sewage spilled at Bournemouth Pier
An MP has backed a bill to crack down on water pollution after reports that sewage was spilled at Bournemouth Pier for a total of 594 hours last year.
In The Dock: Man to pay almost £800 after damaging Wetherspoon window
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Popular bakery set to open fifth site after huge success
A popular bakery is set to open its fifth site after huge success across Bournemouth, Westbourne and Highcliffe.
Coroner seeks next of kin for woman who died
A search is underway to locate the next of kin of woman who died in Poole.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash
A MOTORCYCLIST was taken to hospital after a crash involving a car in Bournemouth.
Bus forced to cancel service following crash in Poole
The vehicle suffered minor damage and no injuries were reported.
Bournemouth company crowned best in Europe at Vegas ceremony
It started as a pipedream between two penniless friends and has since grown into a multi-million-pound powerhouse with more than 650 UK franchisees.
Rambler, 82, died after falling down 70ft quarry as teens attempted CPR
A FIT and active rambler died when she fell 70ft into a quarry on a coastal walk with her husband, an inquest has heard.
134 years of Beales: a look at the department store's long history
THE story of Beales began when Bournemouth was a Victorian boomtown – and it has been bound up with the wider history of the resort ever since.
Government
Nurse (Use of Title) Bill
A Bill to make provision about the use of the title of nurse; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
LIVESTREAM: Watch all the action from Round 5 of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship as the drivers tackle Silverstone
It’s all go at Event 2 of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship, with the drivers readying themselves for Round 5 at Silverstone following an exciting qualifying session earlier today
F1 QUIZ: Can you correctly identify the driver number for all 20 racers on the grid in 2025?
The premise is straightforward. Getting a perfect score may not be...
New Mercedes reserve Bottas provides update on chances of returning to an F1 race seat
Valtteri Bottas has taken a moment to assess his future prospects in Formula 1 after accepting a reserve role with Mercedes for the 2025 season.
LIVESTREAM: Catch the action from qualifying for Round 7 of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship
A busy schedule sees the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship move swiftly on to Round 7, with teams and drivers heading to the Netherlands’ Zandvoort circuit for the latest action in Event 2.
Tina Hausmann continues with Aston Martin for 2025 F1 ACADEMY campaign
Aston Martin have announced that they will be retaining Tina Hausmann for her second F1 ACADEMY season, with the Swiss driver continuing as part of PREMA Racing’s 2025 line-up.
LIVESTREAM: Watch all the Round 6 action from the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship as the drivers race at Spa-Francorchamps
The action continues at Round 6 of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship, with the drivers about to face the challenge of racing at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
TAG Heuer becomes first Title Partner of the Monaco Grand Prix
Official Timekeeper of Formula 1, TAG Heuer, has become the first-ever Title Partner of the Monaco Grand Prix.
LIVESTREAM: Catch the action from qualifying for Round 6 of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship
It’s time for Round 6 of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship, with the drivers gearing up to race at Belgium’s famous Spa-Francorchamps as Event 2 continues.
From fastest lap to increased rookie running – 7 rule changes you need to know for the 2025 F1 season
One year out from a major overhaul of the technical regulations, you’d be forgiven for thinking that nothing is changing this year. But there are still a number of tweaks to the rules for the 2025 F1 season, and here we run you through the main ones that are worth knowing about.
Frederik Rasmussen converts pole into victory as F1 Sim Racing World Championship returns at Silverstone
Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing driver Frederik Rasmussen claimed his first victory of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship during Tuesday’s fifth round action at a virtual Silverstone.
Windows Central
Will an overreliance on Copilot and ChatGPT make you dumb? A new Microsoft study says AI 'atrophies' critical thinking: "I already feel like I have lost some brain cells."
Microsoft researchers say an overdependency and reliance on AI tools like Copilot may negatively impact a person's critical thinking, leading to the deterioration of cognitive faculties.
I learned Adobe Creative Cloud in college, and it's helped me stand out at work — Right now, students get it for 70% off
Students and teachers can get Adobe Creative Cloud apps for much less than usual right now, thanks to this special deal.
Microsoft Copilot struggles to discern facts from opinions — posting distorted AI news summaries riddled with inaccuracies: "How long before an AI-distorted headline causes significant real-world harm?"
An extensive study by BBC reveals the flaws in AI news summaries generated by flagship models, including Gemini, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity AI. The summaries featured "significant inaccuracies" and distortions.
I can't stop using Helldivers 2's best new weapon, and it just got even better in a new update patch
A new Helldivers 2 patch has made its best new weapon even better, but also nerfed its new fan-favorite secondary.
Microsoft confirmed to dump $22 billion IVAS HoloLens project onto military tech firm via new partnership
Microsoft has confirmed that it is seeking to hand-off development and production of its military IVAS hardware and software to a third-party via a new partnership with Anduril Industries, an American defence technology company.
Xbox is getting over 25 new indie games this week, and 2 of them are out now
Over two dozen indie games are coming to Xbox this week, and two of them are already out now.
65% off a premium laptop with 64GB of RAM? This could be the best laptop deal of the year.
Despite a business focus, HP's EliteBook 860 G11 should appeal to nearly everyone thanks to a massive 65% discount. That includes a Core Ultra 7 and 64GB of RAM.
Fallout season 2 will blow the first "out of the water" according to its two main stars
Fallout stars, Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell, have been talking up season 2 and promising some big twists and surprises along the way,
Elden Ring Nightreign has a release date — here's when you can team up in FromSoftware's new co-op experience
Elden Ring Nightreign is launching on May 30, 2025, letting players team up in a new co-op focused experience.
Windows 11 Patch Tuesday tweaks taskbar and adds handy icon in system tray for AI effects
Windows 11's Patch Tuesday update is here, and it brings security improvements and a small handful of new features to PCs.
Built by one of Diablo and Blizzard's co-founders, this new Xbox game tasks you with raising a son in the zombie apocalypse — you've already been bitten
In "Undying," you play as a mother doomed to succumb to a zombie plague. With time very much not on your side, your goal is to give your son the skills he needs to survive in a bleak world.
World of Warcraft: The War Within's next big season, "Undermine(d)," gets a February 25 release date
The hotly anticipated update for World of Warcraft The War Within will finally release on February 25.
Sam Altman rubbishes Elon Musk's $97.4 billion bid — OpenAI and its mission aren't for sale: “I wish he would just compete by building a better product"
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently claimed that Elon Musk's constant antics aimed are OpenAI are designed to slow the AI firm down as xAI plays catchup, including his $97.4 billion bid to acquire the ChatGPT maker.
Laffgaff
What duo first appeared in the 1940 cartoon ‘Puss Gets the Boot’?
Tom and Jerry.
Bad Detergent
I never thought laundry detergent could go bad. But it seems the Tide has turned.
Itsfoss
Flexpilot is an Open Source IDE for AI-Assisted Coding Experience 🚀
Flexpilot is almost like VS Code, only a bit better with built-in AI features. Learn why I created it and how you can use it.
SSH into Raspberry Pi from Outside Home Network Using Tailscale
Learn how you can use Tailscale to secure connect to your Raspberry Pi from outside your home network.