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UK-US trade deal could mean tariffs 'not necessary', says Trump
The US president says a trade deal could happen very quickly and avoid taxes on UK imports.
Trump commends Zelensky ahead of White House talks
The US leader plays down earlier frictions and predicts a "very good meeting" on Friday.
Key takeaways from Starmer's talks with Trump
A surprise letter from King Charles III to a possible trade deal - the key moments from Starmer's visit to the White House.
BBC visits US supermax jail the government hopes will solve UK crisis
The government wants to adopt a scheme which encourages inmates to gain qualifications and take jobs.
GPs strike deal to help end '8am scramble' for appointments
It gives general practices a big funding boost, as well as reducing red tape and targets.
Katy Perry to head to space on Blue Origin all-women flight
The American singer will be joined by Lauren Sanchez, whose fiancee Jeff Bezos owns Blue Origin.
BBC review finds 'serious flaws' over Gaza documentary
The documentary was pulled last week after it emerged its 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas official.
Auto-enrol eligible pupils for free school meals, say MPs
Education select committee calls for change "without delay", warning that pupils who should be fed free are missing out.
'I've lost 4,500 sheep to thieves on Dartmoor'
A farmer has described Dartmoor as the "Wild West" amid ongoing sheep thefts.
Did the White House help end the Tate brothers travel ban?
The release of Tate and his brother came after discussions between US and Romanian officials.
Watch: Decoding the PM's meeting with Donald Trump
Watch: Decoding the PM's meeting with Donald Trump
Starmer charms Trump, but any deals will have to wait
"What a beautiful accent," the US president said of the British leader. Sarah Smith breaks down their White House meeting.
Trump 'inclined' to back UK's Chagos Islands deal
The UK has offered Trump an effective veto on the deal because of its implications for US security.
King invites US president for 'unprecedented' second state visit
Keir Starmer hands the US president an invitation letter as the pair meet at the White House.
BBC Verify: Viral Donald Trump Jr audio highly likely AI fake
A clip has been widely shared of Donald Trump Jr allegedly saying on his podcast that the US should have sent arms to Russia.
The papers: 'Charmer Starmer' with the 'Trump card'
The prime minister's diplomatic efforts with Donald Trump in Washington dominate the papers on Friday.
Japan's MeToo icon is up for an Oscar - but the film can't air in the country
Shiori became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist of rape.
Why are the Tate brothers in the US?
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have left Romania, where they were previously under a travel ban.
Weekly quiz: How did the UK's oldest horse celebrate her birthday?
How much attention did you pay to what else has been going on in the world over the past seven days?
Israel's military publishes first report on 7 October 2023 failures
The report says the military "failed in its mission to protect Israeli civilians" during Hamas's attack.
Nations salvage funding deal to reverse wildlife decline
Funding agreed at UN conference in Rome that would attempt to tackle the rapid loss of biodiversity
Cancer patients 'may starve' without vital drug
Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, helps digestion but stocks are desperately low.
Disabled people demand cash access: 'It makes me feel independent'
Disability Rights UK and the RNIB are warning that a cashless society could create barriers for disabled people.
Eggheads star Chris Hughes dies aged 77
The show paid tribute to the "great" quizzer, who also won Mastermind and Brain of Britain.
Groomed girl was fixated on Hitler before she took her own life, inquest hears
Rhianan Rudd was the UK's youngest female terror suspect before charges were dropped and she was found dead.
Marvellous views of the moon captured by private lunar lander
Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost shuttle will attempt to make a descent on the lunar surface on 2 March.
Minister resigns over cuts to overseas aid, saying move harms UK's reputation
Dodds delayed her resignation until after Keir Starmer's meeting with President Trump, saying he had needed a united cabinet.
Teenage victim of suspected XL bully attack named
Morgan Dorsett, from Shropshire died on Wednesday at a flat in south Bristol.
What we know about the deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa
US investigators are trying to establish how Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy died.
Has Shrek had a face lift? Trailer for new film divides fans
Some fans aren't happy with the characters' updated appearance, 15 years on from the last Shrek film.
TV auctioneer cleared of assaulting wife
Charles Hanson has been on trial at Derby Crown Court charged with multiple offences.
Warhol portrait of late Queen on show in Edinburgh
It is is among dozens of images of the royal family which have gone on display in Edinburgh.
Microsoft announces Skype will close in May
The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.
Former PC who leaked Nicola Bulley case details sentenced
PC Molly Bury was arrested after her mother was overheard saying she shared sensitive information with her.
Golden toilet was used by alleged thief day before robbery, court hears
Three men are standing trial over the theft of the gold toilet which had been part of an exhibition.
UK looks at Texas supermax prison for ideas to cut overcrowding
The government wants to adopt a scheme which encourages inmates to gain qualifications and take jobs.
'It feels like the Wild West - I've lost 4,500 sheep to thieves on Dartmoor'
Remote locations, tracking difficulties and suspected industry involvement mean farmers like Colin Abel are on the brink of quitting.
Can Europe deter Russia in Ukraine without US military?
Donald Trump will not get involved in security guarantees for Ukraine, but can Europe fill the gap?
Japan's MeToo icon is up for an Oscar - but her film can't air in her country
Shiori Ito became the face of Japan's MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist of rape.
How a monster Japanese success conquered the world
The Monster Hunter series exploded in popularity globally after years of success in Japan. How did they do it?
Faisal Islam: Any Starmer deal with Trump is all about avoiding tariffs
A deal to avoid further trade barriers appears very much on the cards, but challenges remain.
Weekly quiz: How did the UK's oldest horse celebrate her birthday?
How much attention did you pay to what else has been going on in the world over the past seven days?
New investigation into death of mother-of-two who died after abuse by partner
Demi Hannaway died in May 2021 after being the subject of physical and mental abuse at the hands of Andrew Brown.
GPs strike deal to help end '8am scramble' for appointments
It gives general practices a big funding boost, as well as reducing red tape and targets.
Wild beaver release approved for England
The decision follows years of trials but some farmers are concerned there could be negative impacts.
Residents advised to buy earplugs as lighthouse fog alarm malfunctions
The automated Longships Lighthouse off Land's End is sounding a loud beep every 13 seconds.
Romanian minister questions how Tate brothers could leave country for US
The brothers face rape and human trafficking charges, which they deny.
Man who murdered top chef near Notting Hill Carnival jailed for life
Mussie Imnetu died in hospital four days after he was kicked and punched in the street.
BBC review finds 'serious flaws' over Gaza documentary
The documentary was pulled last week after it emerged its 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas official.
Bournemouth Echo
Prince William set to visit BCP today
The Prince of Wales is to visit BCP today to unveil a new partnership to help work towards ending homelessness.
Man discovered dead on beach by member of the public
An inquest has opened into the death of of man after human remains were found at a beach in Sussex.
Poole sailor lost at sea honoured 50 years on after his death
A Poole sailor who died attempting to break an Atlantic speed record has been honoured half a century on.
Odeon criticised for 'unreasonable and 'unfair' timings for subtitled films
A DEAF man from Bournemouth has called on cinemas to offer fairer screening times for subtitled films, saying the current schedules are “unreasonable” and “unfair”.
LIVE: Prince William visits Poole as he unveils new partnership
The Prince of Wales is to visit BCP today to unveil a new partnership with goals to combat homelessness.
RECAP: Arrest on A31 after car crashes and flips on roof
One lane on the A31 has been closed after a car crash
'Disgraceful' driver killed mum in crash and seriously injured her three-year-old son
Sylwester Mielczarek, 41, lost control of his Volkswagen Passat and drove onto the wrong side of the road, killing Charlotte Avis in a head-on smash on the A30 between Sherborne and Yeovil
Woman feared she’d be raped and murdered after taxi driver began groping and kissing
A WOMAN thought she was going to die after her taxi driver pulled into a dark street and launched a terrifying sexual assault.
Car crashes into rock and gets wedged on top
THREE people fled a crashed Audi – leaving it mounted on a top beauty spot.
Car sped away from police after being spotted driving 'dangerously'
A black car seen ‘driving carelessly’ by police sped away from police when asked to stop.
Flooding and traveller sites lead to confusion over the future of local plan
UNCERTAINTY continues over the future of Dorset’s next Local Plan.
Man described as 'bubbly' and a 'great friend' found dead at home
An inquest has opened into the death of a 24-year-old man from Poole after he was found unresponsive at home
'It is so inconsiderate': Bags of used needles found dumped outside community garden
BAGS of used needles and syringes were found dumped outside a community garden, supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Join the Bournemouth Echo on WhatsApp for the latest and breaking news
The Bournemouth Echo is now on WhatsApp, meaning you can get all the latest breaking news in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and the surrounding area straight to your phone.
999 called on man with a knife who was 'cutting away foliage' at a public park
A woman who fled from a man holding a knife was told he was ‘cutting away foliage’ in a public park.
Hidden gateway leading to fall of Dorset castle discovered
The two-day excavation uncovered various historical artefacts, including Tudor window fragments and 16th-century pottery, along with oyster and crab shells, roofing slate and animal bones.
Severe weather emergency protocol activated in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A SEVERE Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been issued for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as temperatures plummet.
REVIEW: Irish House Party – Lighthouse, Poole
Forget all about twee costumes, leprechauns, shamrocks, flat caps, Celtic crosses, the black stuff (well, all right, a little of that), shillelaghs and Father Ted, but do make a note of the craic.
REVIEW: Brit Floyd: Wish You Were Here – Lighthouse, Poole
Damian Darlington is a busy man and someone you might well describe as a Pink Floyd obsessive.
Nestlé apologises to customers as cereals recalled due to quality issues
Nestlé is recalling some of its Frosted Shreddies cereals from UK supermarkets and has urged customers to act to get a refund
Biker seriously injured in New Forest crash
A MOTORCYLIST was seriously injured after a crash in the New Forest.
'Shouting' woman chased down street by man
A witness appeal has been launched after a reported sexual assault and stalking incident took place in Bournemouth.
PICTURES: Prince of Wales wants project to end homelessness ‘to move to mainstream’
The Prince of Wales said he wants his ambitious project to end homelessness to move from a niche endeavour to the mainstream as he unveiled a new partnership with a High Street bank.
Next of kin appeal issued for Bournemouth man
A NEXT to kin appeal has been issued for a Bournemouth man who died in his early 50s.
Animal education centre named a finalist in awards
More than 80 per cent of the centre's 101 reptiles and amphibians have been rehomed or rescued.
Nursery celebrates after receiving 'good' Ofsted rating
The staff's nurturing and kind approach was highlighted as a key factor in making children feel safe and secure.
Norovirus: UKHSA warns people could catch it twice this winter
Common symptoms of norovirus include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, high temperature, abdominal pain and aching limbs.
New list of health conditions that allows you to skip the lengthy GP queue
These are some of the conditions that can allow you to skip the GP queue
'Systemic failings' led to 'heartbreaking' death of receptionist
After more than six weeks of hearing evidence from multiple authorities, the inquest into the death of Marta Vento has reached a conclusion.
Formula 1
WATCH: What we learned from the second day of pre-season testing in Bahrain
It was all change at the top of the timesheets on Day 2 of 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain, with Lewis Hamilton initially setting the pace in the morning before Carlos Sainz went fastest during the afternoon’s running.
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the action from Day 2 of pre-season testing in the Bahrain desert
Carlos Sainz set the pace during the second day of 2025 pre-season testing at the Bahrain International Circuit on Thursday as he continues to prepare for his first season as a Williams driver.
Sainz ready to ‘push flat-out in Australia’ after topping Day 2 of testing in Sakhir
Carlos Sainz was left satisfied with his running on Day 2 of 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain, with the Spaniard pleased with the progress made by Williams relative to Day 1 after ending Thursday at the top of the timesheets.
POLL: Which of the 2025 rookies has impressed you most so far?
Which of our 2025 rookie intake has impressed you most so far?
From a potential pecking order to a scintillating Sainz – What we learned from Day 2 of pre-season testing in Bahrain
‘Back to the drawing board’ – Bearman explains unusual testing incident as Haas discover ‘weak point’ with new car
Ollie Bearman has offered a reaction to his and Haas’ dramatic moment during Friday’s pre-season testing action at the Bahrain International Circuit, with part of the VF-25’s bodywork working its way loose.
Russell goes fastest on final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain
George Russell ended the third and final day of pre-season testing in Bahrain on top, the Mercedes man having just pipped Max Verstappen to P1 in the dying moments of the three-day test.
MUST-SEE: Catch Netflix’s thrilling first trailer for Drive to Survive Season 7
With pre-season testing having wrapped up in Bahrain, anticipation is even higher for the start of the 2025 campaign – and as if that wasn’t enough, Netflix have now released the first trailer for the brand new series of Formula 1: Drive To Survive.
Antonelli hails ‘positive’ pre-season test as he looks forward to ‘surreal’ F1 debut with Mercedes
Kimi Antonelli was pleased with a “positive” pre-season test in Bahrain ahead of his debut F1 season, with the Italian admitting that he now “really cannot wait” for his first race with Mercedes at the Australian Grand Prix.
Formula 1 and Motorsport Network launch 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey
Formula 1 wants to hear fan views about the sport and has teamed up with Motorsport Network to launch the 2025 Global F1 Fan Survey.
F1 ACADEMY announces inaugural rookie test and continued collaboration with Champions of The Future Academy Program
F1 ACADEMY has today reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its future talent pipeline with the announcement of an inaugural rookie test and a continued collaboration with the Champions of The Future Academy Program.
Leclerc sets pace on final morning of pre-season testing in Bahrain
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets as pre-season testing entered its closing stages on Friday, leading the way in the morning session around the Bahrain International Circuit.
Formula 1 appoints ALT Sports Data as Official Betting Data Supplier to drive growth in sports betting
Formula 1 have announced that ALT Sports Data has joined the sport as Official Betting Data Supplier to drive engagement and growth in the Formula 1 betting ecosystem.
AS IT HAPPENED: All the action from Day 3 of 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain
Keep up to date with all the action - both on track and off it - as the 10 F1 teams work on preparations for the 2025 season. Live coverage of Day 3 in Bahrain.
Lawson in ‘positive place’ after pre-season testing despite Red Bull’s ‘teething gremlins’ with RB21
New Red Bull driver Liam Lawson has shared “positive” first impressions of life at the team – and aboard their RB21 challenger – after completing his allocated pre-season running in Bahrain.
Who’s driving on Day 3 of 2025 pre-season testing in Bahrain
Formula 1’s pre-season test at the Bahrain International Circuit comes to an end on Friday, with drivers and teams completing their final laps before the 2025 opener in Australia. But who will be in action and when? Here’s the full list...
Windows Central
Microsoft is reportedly killing Skype after 14 years of neglect
In a move that will likely surprise no one, it appears Microsoft is gearing up to shut down Skype in the coming months.
Don't buy Forza Horizon 5 again on PS5 just yet, it's missing one crucial feature
Forza Horizon 5 is officially coming to PlayStation 5 on April 29, and that's great for the game. However, it's also missing a feature that hurts existing players.
Helldivers 2 says the Galactic War is on hold because a bug was making it too easy, and the devs don't have an ETA for a fix
Due to the emergence of a new bug, Helldivers 2's Galactic War has been put on ice.
The Minecraft movie's third trailer shows us that the Nether is invading and Jack Black is still Jack Black
Warner Bros. and Mojang Studios have released the third trailer for the live action 'A Minecraft Movie,' with plenty of easter eggs and some serious story details.
Forza Horizon 5 finally has a PS5 release date, and it's coming with a big new Horizon Realms update for everyone
The PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 has gotten an official release date, and when it launches, the game will also get a new major update as well.
Windows Vista in 2025? This mod transforms Windows 11 into a nostalgic throwback.
A new theme for Windhawk lets you customize Windows 11 to look more like Windows Vista.
Popular Nintendo DS-like Windows gaming handheld production halted — "we take full responsibility for any frustration caused"
The popular crowdfunded AYANEO Flip DS has halted production plans. Some backers can get refunded.
Is AI all hype? DeepSeek tumbles to #51 on Apple's App Store, weeks after dethroning ChatGPT as the most downloaded free AI app in the US — OpenAI CEO Sam Altman already promised to "obviously deliver better models"
DeepSeek has tumbled to #51, weeks after dethroning OpenAI's ChatGPT as the most downloaded free AI app in Apple's App Store in the United States.
Monster Hunter Wilds gets new details for its first post-launch Title Update that aims to address its limited endgame and absent Gathering Hub
Capcom has revealed on social media more details for Monster Hunter Wilds' 1st Title Update such as when it will drop and what kind of content it will bring.
7 reasons you simply HAVE to use PowerToys Run on your Windows 11 PC
PowerToys Run is much better than the Windows 11 Start Menu, and it can do so much. Here are 7 things I use it for, and reasons you should definitely try it out.
Monster Hunter Wilds races to a million concurrent players on Steam, so why are "Mixed" player reviews pouring in?
Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds has already reached over a million concurrent players on Steam, but "Mixed" player reviews are pouring in on Steam.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff brands Microsoft an "OpenAI reseller," criticizing its massive multi-billion dollar AI gamble: "We're not doing engineering efforts that may or may not have some kind of huge payoff"
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff raises concern over exorbitant AI investments by companies like Microsoft, questioning returns. He says the company is augmenting existing products with AI to maximize profits.
Skype made my marriage possible, and I'm sad to see it go
Skype was how my wife and I made long-distance work, and now it’s disappearing. From late-night chats to watching movies 'side-by-side,' it was our go-to app. Now, with Microsoft ending support, I can't help but feel nostalgic.
AMD's new $599 Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU undercuts NVIDIA — FSR 4 will "triple" your FPS in Black Ops 6
AMD finally unveiled its RDNA 4 GPUs, and the price and performance are impressive. NVIDIA needed some strong competition, and it just arrived.
I accidentally spent 50 hours curating wacky museums in this management simulator where weird quirks are half of the fun, and all I want is to play it more
Two Point County comes to life yet again in this third installment in the Two Point series, but Two Point Museum doesn't learn from its predecessor's mistakes.
Laffgaff
Who escaped from exile on the Mediterranean island of Elba in 1815?
Napoleon Bonaparte.
Giant Scrabble
They set up a giant Scrabble game at the local park. I was gonna join, but the Q was too big.