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Ex-Army head says UK and Europe must step up over Ukraine
Sir Nick Carter says "others are going to have to step up to the plate" if the US does not want to.
The worrying pitfalls ahead of Starmer's US trip
When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.
Soldier's mum says 'no apology will bring her back'
A coroner has ruled that the Army failed to protect Gunner Jaysley Beck from relentless harassment.
Exposing an Indian pharma firm fuelling West Africa's opioid crisis
An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.
Body returned from Gaza is not Bibas mother, Israeli military says
In its statement, the Israeli military demanded Hamas return the body of Shiri Bibas.
'Oldest horse' thrives on linseed cake and light exercise
Roana has recently celebrated her 46th birthday and is believed to be the oldest horse in the UK
Gordon Ramsay restaurant sees 477 lucky cat thefts
The cat figurines known as maneki-neko feature within the TV chef's Lucky Cat restaurants.
Elon Musk waves 'bureaucracy' chainsaw gifted by Argentina's President Milei
Argentina's president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy.
Domestic abuse 999 pilot launched after murders
The pilot in five police force areas comes after Raneem Oudeh and her mother were murdered in 2018.
How an American takeover could change James Bond forever
Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon.
Three buses explode in Israel in suspected terror attack, police say
While no casualties have been reported at this stage, all public transport services have been paused.
Gene therapy experiment gives children 'life-changing' sight boost
Four toddlers born with a rare eye condition have seen "life-changing improvements", say UK doctors.
Weekly quiz: What did the kayaker feel on his face when swallowed by a whale?
How much attention did you pay to what else has been going on in the world over the past seven days?
The Papers: 'Hounded to her death' and 'Don't be fooled by Putin'
A mix of stories lead Friday's newspaper front pages, including the latest in the rift between the US and Ukraine.
Katya Adler: Far right looks for election breakthrough as Germany falters
The AfD party could become the second biggest in the German parliament after elections on Sunday.
Ros Atkins on... the fight for Ukraine's critical minerals
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at why the US wants access to Ukraine's minerals.
Will quantum computers disrupt critical infrastructure?
Quantum computers will be able to crack existing encryption and threaten critical infrastructure.
Anita Dobson makes surprise return for anniversary special
The actress, who last appeared in the soap more than 37 years ago, played the role of a landlady at the Queen Vic pub.
What it's like living next door to Albert Square
Explosions and super fans - Borehamwood residents on 40 years of living next door to EastEnders.
EastEnders pub landlady on 'exciting' live episode
Harriet Thorpe who plays Queen Vic landlady Elaine on preparing for the upcoming live episode.
Quiz: How well do you know EastEnders?
As the BBC soap turns 40, take our quiz to see how well you know life around Albert Square.
Manslaughter charges against Liam Payne's friend dropped
Roger Nores and two workers from the hotel where the singer died will no longer face prosecution.
Rugby league pundit charged with sexual assault
Danika Priim, who has appeared on the BBC and Sky, will appear before Leeds Crown Court next month.
Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava
Italian authorities say people have been injured after venturing too close to the red-hot lava.
Self-proclaimed 'monster' guilty of top chef's murder
Mussie Imnetu suffered serious brain damage after being punched and kicked until he was unconscious.
Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
Customers' photos and documents stored online will no longer be protected by end to end encryption.
We cannot mourn until Shiri Bibas is returned, family says
The hostage's sister-in-law said the family is "not seeking revenge right now" as they call for her return from Gaza.
St Pancras plans for direct trains from UK to Germany
The London station's owner and Eurotunnel hope to expand routes to Cologne, Frankfurt and Switzerland.
Families return home after sinkhole swallows road
Six families are being allowed to return home in Godstone after being evacuated on Tuesday morning.
Sweden investigates suspected sabotage of undersea telecoms cable
A Baltic Sea cable has been damaged for the third time in recent months, Finnish telecom operators say.
Woman in court over McCann family stalking charges
Julia Wandel, 23, had claimed she was the missing child prior to her arrest at Bristol Airport.
BBC pulls Gaza film as it carries out checks over Hamas links
The broadcaster has removed the documentary from its streaming service while it carries out "further due diligence".
Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves
Chancellor faces a rising challenge to keep her tax and spending plans on track after missing forecasts.
Teenager plotted mass shooting at Edinburgh school
The boy, now 17, was obsessed with the Columbine High School massacre in the US, which saw 12 students and a teacher murdered.
Minister sacked over WhatsApps faces standards probe
Andrew Gwynne is investigated over "actions causing significant damage to the reputation of the House".
Scotch makers condemn English single malt whisky proposal
Scottish distilleries and MPs claim England's methods would damage the reputation of single malt.
Do US super-carriers make sense any more? The BBC goes on board one
The USS Carl Vinson joins a naval exercise in the Pacific with Japan and France.
How an American takeover could change James Bond forever
Long-serving masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson give creative control to Amazon.
Hamas failure to return body is new ceasefire setback
Israel says Hamas will pay the "full price" for handing over a body that is says was not that of Shiri Bibas.
The huge risks facing Starmer at Trump meeting
When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.
EastEnders gets ratings bump for 'flawless' live episode
The show, which saw viewers vote for two storylines for the first time, received praise from critics.
Mother found guilty of murdering sons aged 2 and 5
Kara Alexander is convicted of murdering her sons Marley and Elijah at their Dagenham home in 2022.
Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations
First Minister Michelle O'Neill says her decision not to travel to Washington DC for the annual festivities is one of principle.
BBC undercover filming exposes Indian pharma firm fuelling opioid crisis
An Indian drug maker tells a BBC undercover team its addictive cocktail drug is “very harmful” but “this is business”.
Bournemouth Echo
Dorset tourist attraction ranked second best in UK
A Dorset museum has been ranked among the top 10 attractions for visitor experience in the UK.
All round entertainer wowed the crowds at farewell performance
After a glittering career spanning nearly six decades, Max Bygraves proudly walked into the wings,
Billionaire's 103-metre 'highly secretive' superyacht spotted off Dorset coast
A billionaire's superyacht has been spotted off the Dorset coast.
Thousands of violent and sexual crimes recorded across Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH Central has emerged as the epicentre of crime in the BCP (Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole) area, according to recent government studies.
Ferndown boy charged after alleged violent attack
A BOY from Ferndown has been charged after two male 18-year-olds were assaulted.
Woman waits more than hour for ambulance after serious fall
A WOMAN who fell on a cliff top path in Bournemouth and hit her head had to wait an hour for paramedics were called.
Police seize vehicles for fly-tipping as 200 cases reported this year
POLICE have seized two vehicles suspected of being used for fly-tipping in rural Dorset.
Man arrested following burglary which left staff 'shaken'
A man has been arrested following a burglary which left staff ‘shaken.’
Man, 34, charged with shoplifting at Morrisons and Aldi
A 34-year-old man has been charged after a string of reported shoplifting offences in Aldi and Morrisons.
'I've been homeschooling my children for eight years and this is why'
The bill means parents will no longer have an automatic right to home educate if their child is subject to a child protection investigation.
Man starts anti-incinerator petition and says 'we don't want to get shafted again'
A GROUP of residents is fighting against the application to build an incinerator at Canford Magna.
‘Children unsettled and restless’ as pre-school told to improve by Ofsted
A BOURNEMOUTH pre-school has been told to improve in all areas by the education watchdog after inspectors found ‘weaknesses in the curriculum’.
Man caused kitten ‘substantial pain and suffering’ over five-weeks of abuse
A MAN caused a kitten “substantial pain and suffering” after he inflicted five-weeks of abuse in his Bournemouth home.
Dorset MP supports scrapping High Court judge approval for assisting dying bill
A Dorset MP is among 50 calling for an expert panel to replace a High Court judge in deciding assisted dying applications.
Financial technology in Dorset boost economy by an estimated £200 million
Dorset is rapidly emerging as a Financial Technology hub, with the sector growing 32 per cent in just two years.
Mexican-inspired street food site applies for alcohol licence
A Mexican inspired street food business has applied for a music and alcohol license.
In The Dock: Thug beat man at bar among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Battle to save church from sliding down hill
Work to save an historic Dorset church from sliding down a hill is well underway.
'A proper history lesson is needed'
WHILE it could have been flattering for the Vice President of the United States to mention Bournemouth in his first speech to the Munich Security conference in the end his ill chosen words only went to prove how ideologically driven towards autocracies reminiscent of the 1930s the new US government really is.
TikTok 'life hack' causes air fryer to burst into flames
An online cleaning hack led to the air fryer catching fire.
Three motor cross bikes stolen from garage
An appeal for information has been launched after three motor cross bikes were stolen in Sherborne.
QR code phishing scam appearing across BCP
Police are urging the public to not scan imitation QR codes that are appearing across car parks in BCP.
Popular Poole restaurant to temporarily close to public
A popular Poole restaurant will be closing to the public while a bar refurbishment is carried out.
Charity appeals for £150k for new cancer support centre
The funds raised will be used to equip the new centre and cover its first year of running costs.
Allotment society given first Wildlife Friendly Green Spaces Award
This included photographic proof and explanations of the impact on climate change and key environmental species.
Care home resident reunited with former colleagues after years
Christine, a resident at Upton Bay care home in Hamworthy, was reunited with her former RNLI colleagues after more than 40 years, receiving a long service certificate and special gifts.
Campaigner accuses Network Rail of 'misrepresenting the facts'
Edward Fox OBE has accused Network Rail of misrepresenting facts about Wareham level crossing, urging its retention instead of a ramped bridge or lift replacement.
Company celebrates triple win at business awards ceremony
The judging panel praised Rejuvenate IT's "exceptional service, rapid response times and commitment to going above and beyond for clients".
Lighthouse Poole announces exciting line-up of shows
The Lighthouse in Poole has announced a diverse line-up, including The Woman In Black, Amy Winehouse Band, Lulu, PP Arnold, Justin Fletcher and Milton Jones.
Morebus launches new initiative to promote local events
It aims to generate interest and encourage people to travel sustainably by bus instead of using their cars.
Dorset care provider acquired by national group
Apple House Limited, a Dorset-based care provider, has been acquired by National Care Group, which plans to expand its person-centred support across the region.
Logistics firm wins award for business development efforts
The company, formerly known as Shears Brothers Transport, is based in Bournemouth and forms part of the recently launched logistics division of the Pall-Ex Group.
Plant sale and spring fayre to be held at local nursery
Cherry Tree Nursery will host a plant sale and spring fayre, featuring discounted plants, craft stalls, a raffle, live music and refreshments to support its fundraising efforts.
Soul singer PP Arnold to perform in Poole for the first time
Sixties soul singer PP Arnold will perform in Poole for the first time at Lighthouse, showcasing classic hits and songs from her new album New Adventures.
New adaptation of Dracula to be performed in Poole
A new adaptation of Dracula by Blackeyed Theatre will be performed at Lighthouse Poole, celebrating the centenary of the stage production and its ties to Bram Stoker.
New soft play facility set to open in Bournemouth
A new soft play facility will open at Kings Park Leisure and Learning Centre in Boscombe, alongside major upgrades, including an extended café and improved accessibility.
When is International Women's Day and what is the 2025 theme?
International Women’s Day will soon be here and this is when it takes place and what the 2025 theme will be.
Formula 1
From a revitalised Hamilton to more details on F1’s new movie – 5 things we learned during F1 75 Live
F1 fans were treated to a groundbreaking show at London’s The 02 arena on Tuesday night, with the teams and their drivers gathering for a celebration of the sport’s 75th anniversary year. As the dust settles on the season launch event, F1.com picks out a few things that we learned along the way…
F1 announces Formula 1 Promoter Awards winners
The annual Formula 1 Promoter Awards took place at London’s Natural History Museum last night, bringing together leaders from all 24 Grands Prix. Seven accolades were presented, recognising the significant contributions made by promoters throughout the season in areas ranging from event spectacle and fan experience to sustainability and community engagement.
TECH ANALYSIS: What’s changed with Haas’ VF-25 – and are they set for a ‘massive’ development boost?
The Haas VF-25 is a very obvious derivative of last year’s car, even to the extent of staying with Ferrari’s 2024 push-rod front suspension rather than the new pull-rod.
TEAM PREVIEW: Will Alpine build on their promising upturn of form in 2025?
Alpine experienced quite a turnaround in fortunes during 2024, going from bringing up the rear at the start of the season to scoring a surprise double podium in the latter stages. Numerous personnel changes also played out in the background – but with things now structurally appearing more settled, can Alpine continue their progression into 2025? Here’s the lowdown on the team ahead of the campaign getting underway…
WATCH: All the best up close and unseen moments from inside The O2 at F1 75 Live
There were plenty of unforgettable moments during F1 75 Live – and now we can relive those highlights from a new angle in unseen footage from the floor of The O2. To mark the sport’s 75th anniversary year, Tuesday night’s event in London saw all 10 teams – along with their 20 drivers and respective team principals – come together to reveal their 2025 liveries and kick off the new season in style.
WATCH: Check out unseen backstage footage of the drivers and teams during F1 75 Live
F1 75 Live was filled with some show-stopping livery reveals – but what did the drivers and teams get up to backstage between those moments?
GALLERY: The best looks on the red carpet from F1 75 Live
There was excitement aplenty during Tuesday’s F1 75 Live event as all 10 teams unveiled their liveries for the upcoming 2025 season. But it wasn’t just the cars that were sporting some eye-catching looks at The O2, with several drivers, F1 personalities and celebrities rocking their finest on the red carpet prior to the launch getting underway.
McLaren boss Brown ‘definitely’ views Hamilton as title contender in 2025
McLaren’s Zak Brown has said he is “definitely anticipating” a title bid from Lewis Hamilton this year, while predicting an “epic” season in general given F1’s competitive state.
Bearman shares amusing story behind his failed driving test
Ollie Bearman has shared the story of how he failed his first attempt at passing his driving test, with the Briton joking that he made a “typical racing driver” error.
TEAM PREVIEW: Can a reshuffled Aston Martin come back fighting in 2025?
There is both change and stability at Aston Martin in 2025. While Andy Cowell replaces Mike Krack as Team Principal on the managerial side, ahead of star designer Adrian Newey’s arrival, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll form one of only two unbroken driver line-ups – alongside McLaren – on the grid. After failing to build on their 2023 surge last season, what can we expect from Lawrence Stroll’s operation this time out? Here’s all you need to know…
TECH ANALYSIS: How Sauber combined evolution and revolution with their C45 challenger
Sauber have released images of their 2025 challenger, the C45. This is the last Ferrari-powered Sauber before the team transition to Audi in 2026 with their own power unit.
Horner addresses Verstappen’s future after ‘eye-watering’ Aston Martin rumour
Christian Horner has responded to talk of a big-money Aston Martin approach for Max Verstappen, insisting the Dutchman is “very happy” at Red Bull.
Hadjar vows to be ‘spectacular’ on track as he previews debut F1 season at Racing Bulls
Isack Hadjar has set out his ambitions ahead of his debut F1 season, with the Racing Bulls rookie vowing to be “spectacular on track” during his maiden campaign in the sport.
‘Everything I could have dreamed of’ – F1 Unlocked competition winners reflect on special F1 75 Live VIP experience
F1 75 Live proved to be an event to remember for those watching – and it was a particularly special evening for some lucky F1 Unlocked competition winners who were treated to a VIP experience.
Windows Central
Amazon admits defeat to Steam as former VP declares, "We were 250 times bigger, but Goliath lost."
"Just because you are big enough to build something doesn’t mean people will use it."
Marvel Rivals hits 40 million players with two new characters on the way, but the specter of layoffs lingers
Marvel Rivals' success isn't stopping as the game crosses 40 million players so far and new characters are on the way, but the time is weird with recent layoffs.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's first post-launch patch is here, but Hotfix 1.1.2 sure isn't fixing a whole lot
The first update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has arrived, but it's not quite as impactful as many players were hoping it'd be.
Call of Duty hint appears to tease new Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game
A hint found in the "Grind" map recently added to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 suggests an announcement for a Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game is coming soon.
Can you play Dune: Awakening on Steam Deck, ROG Ally and other gaming handhelds?
Dune: Awakening has a new benchmark tool a couple of months before launch, so what's the state of play on handhelds like the Steam Deck?
Latest NVIDIA drivers add support for the RTX 5070 Ti you can't buy while bringing DLSS 4 to Indiana Jones and Marvel Rivals
NVIDIA has announced that its GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics card has been released along with GeForce driver updates. Also, NVIDIA is bringing DLSS4 enhancements to Marvel Rivals, Indiana Jones, and other games.
NVIDIA's RTX 5070 Ti is another busted launch of bogus listings and a rhetorical MSRP for RTX 50 Series GPUs
New GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPUs sold out in seconds and are again suffering a scalping issue with inflated prices above MSRP.
The Surface you know and love (or hate) is dead — Microsoft's Windows hardware enters a new era
We're in a new era of Microsoft's Surface hardware, one that's more mature and less willing to take risks. Gone are the experimental form factors and categories, with the focus now on prioritizing the status quo while pushing Windows forward in other ways.
Did Microsoft just try to gaslight us? The tech giant has seemingly backtracked on changes to the account sign-in experience.
Microsoft removed a support document and Outlook notification that listed an upcoming change to when Microsoft accounts remain signed in. The tech giant clarified that the change is not being implemented.
Bill Gates says Microsoft's $3 trillion success is a blend of — youthful late-night coding escapades, a premature Harvard departure, and a sprinkle of "laissez-faire treatment" from passers-by
Bill Gates attributes Microsoft's success to sneaking out in the wee hours of the night to perfect his coding skills, ditching Harvard after three semesters, and laissez-faire treatment from passers-by.
NVIDIA dropping PhysX support isn't that big of a deal — Here are the affected games and what you can do to avoid performance loss
NVIDIA dropped 32-bit PhysX support in its RTX 50-series GPUs, but it's not as big of a deal as some are making it out to be. Here's what you need to know.
"I really love Xbox; I've been a user since the original, and I've always wanted to release something for the platform." says the producer on this long-awaited Xbox entry of a classic JRPG franchise
RPGSite recently previewed Atelier Yumia and acquired some insightful information from the game's producer, Junzo Hosoi, regarding his love for Xbox and his goals to make the Atelier series more successful worldwide.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 tops the US sales charts for January, but Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has a strong debut on PC
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the best-selling game of January 2025 in the U.S, but Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth sees a huge sales surge thanks to its PC debut.
OpenAI surpasses 400 million weekly users even with DeepSeek’s cost efficient model in the fold
OpenAI's Brad Lighcap stated the company now has over 400 million weekly active users. That's an increase of 100 million in less than three months.
Here's exactly when you can play Monster Hunter Wilds on PC and console
The global launch and preload times for Monster Hunter Wilds have been revealed. Here's when you can expect the game to launch in your home region for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Windows 7's Firefox lurking days from Microsoft's Graveyard are numbered — Mozilla to pull extended support for legacy operating systems on March 4, 2025
Mozilla plans to extend support for legacy versions of Windows and macOS on Firefox until March 2025, including Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, and macOS 10.12 to 10.14.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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