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Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart
The 95-year-old actor's Alzheimer's means it is "quite possible" he was unaware of his wife's death, say officials.
Trump says Ukraine 'more difficult' to deal with than Russia
It may be 'easier dealing with' Moscow than Kyiv, the US president told reporters in the White House.
I'm lucky to be alive, says journalist tracked by Russian spies
Roman Dobrokhotov tells the BBC he thinks Vladimir Putin ordered the operation against him.
Bourbon is out, patriotism is in - How Canadians are facing Trump threats head on
Across the country, Canadians are defiant in boycotting American goods and travel even as Trump promises another temporary reprieve.
Is Trump reining in Musk after cabinet showdown with ministers?
The president intervenes in a cost-cutting row after a reported clash at the White House.
Reform UK refers MP Rupert Lowe to police
The Great Yarmouth MP denies making "threats of physical violence" against the party chair.
Double murderer is first US inmate executed by firing squad in 15 years
Brad Sigmon, who battered his ex's parents to death, said in his last statement it was wrong to take "eye for an eye".
Tesco trials giant trolley scales in Gateshead
Trolleys are weighed before checkout to identify any items customers might have missed or scanned twice.
Syrian security forces accused of executing dozens of Alawites
The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Right says 162 civilians were executed in a coastal region linked to ousted president Bashar al-Assad.
Party drug MDMA may have protected survivors of Nova attack from trauma, study suggests
Neuroscientists in Israel find signs that the drug helped festival survivors in the attack and the aftermath.
Can an LED face mask really transform your skin?
The at-home light therapy treatment is increasingly being seen as a must-have skincare accessory.
The Papers: 'Putin's dirty work in UK' and 'Honeytrap spies'
The case of three Bulgarians who were found guilty of spying for Russia makes the front of several of Saturday's papers.
'We're a real risk': UK Eurovision stars promise not to shy away
Announced as the UK's entry, Remember Monday tell BBC Newsbeat they are feeling confident about their chances.
How spy ring living double lives did Kremlin's dirty work
A spy cell tracked the Kremlin's enemies across Europe, plotting honeytraps, kidnap and murder.
What is it like living near the UK's longest-running roadworks?
Decade-long delays to work on a bridge have led to it jokingly being ranked a town's top attraction.
Can this man find a link to any Welsh person in 60 seconds?
Every week, Elis James tries to find a mutual connection with a random Welsh caller - in one minute.
Ros Atkins on... the week after the Oval Office row
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a look at the situation on the ground in Ukraine.
Data, waves and wind to be counted in the economy
Wind and wave power is set to be included in calculations of the size of countries' economies for the first time, as part of changes approved at the United Nations.
Seven-year 'nightmare' of Scottish activist held in an Indian jail
Jagtar Singh Johal was accused of being a terrorist, but his family say he's an innocent man who has been tortured.
Fake workmen dug up roads to power cannabis farms
Police say the gang were paid to supply electricity to a multi-million pound cannabis farms network.
Burial site revealed to be older than Stonehenge
The monument near Dorchester is redated to about 200 years earlier than previously thought.
Paris train services slowly resume after WW2 bomb defused
The unexploded bomb was found on tracks near the Gare du Nord on Friday.
Poland announces military training plan for all men
Poland's prime minister said his government plans to have a model ready by the end of the year.
Russian strikes kill at least 25, Ukraine says
One attack killed least 11 people and wounded 40, including six children, as Russia steps up bombardments.
What US, Russia and Europe are thinking ahead of fresh Ukraine talks
BBC correspondents weigh in as US and Ukrainian officials prepare to meet in Saudi Arabia.
Body found in Valentine's Day murder suspect hunt
Lisa Smith suffered serious injuries in a shooting in the car park of the Three Horseshoes pub.
Starmer praised for statesman role abroad but can he show 'same mojo' at home?
The PM seizes the spotlight as Trump upends the world order - but he faces serious challenges in the UK.
European leaders back 'realistic' Arab plan for Gaza
The foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy and Britain welcomed the plan, which calls for Gaza to be rebuilt over five years.
Man with Palestinian flag climbs Palace of Westminster
A man remains on Elizabeth Tower in Westminster after climbing it on Saturday morning.
UK expected to be warmer than Ibiza this weekend
Warm conditions will continue into Sunday, when temperatures could reach up to 20C in central parts of England.
Is Trump reining in Musk after showdown with cabinet?
The president intervenes in a cost-cutting row after a reported clash at the White House.
They lost 52 soldiers fighting alongside the US. Now they feel threatened by Trump
Danes, who have been loyal allies of Washington, are blindsided by Trump's insistence on taking over Greenland.
As at-home LED skin treatment booms, we ask experts what they think
The at-home light therapy treatment is increasingly being seen as a must-have skincare accessory.
What The Hell Just Happened? - the UK's 'risky' Eurovision entry and the trio behind it
Announced as the UK's entry, Remember Monday tell BBC Newsbeat they are feeling confident about their chances.
Can this man find a link to any Welsh person in 60 seconds?
Every week, Elis James tries to find a mutual connection with a random Welsh caller - in one minute.
Bourbon is out, patriotism is in - how Canadians are facing US threats head on
Across the country, Canadians are defiant in boycotting American goods and travel even as Trump promises another temporary reprieve.
I'm lucky to be alive, says journalist tracked by Russian spies
Roman Dobrokhotov tells the BBC he thinks Vladimir Putin ordered the operation against him.
UK troops may need to protect peace in Ukraine for 'many years'
Former national security adviser says the UK needs to be "willing" to deploy troops for potentially quite a long period.
Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart
The 95-year-old actor's Alzheimer's means it is "quite possible" he was unaware of his wife's death, say officials.
Tesco trials giant trolley scales in Gateshead
Trolleys are weighed before checkout to identify any items customers might have missed or scanned twice.
Party drug MDMA may have protected survivors of Nova attack from trauma, study suggests
Neuroscientists in Israel find signs that the drug helped festival survivors in the attack and the aftermath.
Davina McCall will be 'friends for life' with brain surgeon
The TV presenter underwent complex brain surgery in November to remove a benign brain cyst.
Labour ministers yet to hold talks over Abramovich funds
Funds worth £2.5bn - meant to help Ukrainians - remain frozen in a UK bank account over a row about how to use them.
Afghan women who fled Taliban to study abroad face return after USAID freeze
US aid funding enabled the women to study in Oman - but their scholarships have been abruptly terminated.
What life is like for people living near the UK's longest-running roadworks
Decade-long delays to work on a bridge have led to it jokingly being ranked a town's top attraction.
Body found in floodwaters and troops injured in Australia storm
At least one man has died in floodwaters and military personnel have been injured in the wild weather.
Every dog has its day - Crufts in pictures through the years
The annual show has been running for more than 130 years featuring pooches of all shapes and sizes.
Watch: 'You can't skate - you're too old' - the woman who took up skateboarding aged 61
Meet the mums who are on a mission to make skate boarding more accessible for older women.
Nine things about Lesotho - the country 'nobody has ever heard of'
Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.
Bournemouth Echo
Developer wants to sell land back to community after failed planning application
A DEVELOPER who has failed to get planning permission to build houses on woodland has said he is now open to selling the land back to the community.
‘It’s disgusting’: Father hits out after being fined for taking kids on holiday
A father has hit out at the education system and said “it is disgusting” after being fined for taking his children on holiday.
REVEALED: The food hygiene ratings for Dorset, BCP and New Forest
Environmental health officers from these areas have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the regions to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements.
Revealed: The latest top food hygiene ratings for businesses in New Forest
Environmental health officers from the region have been busy this fortnight visiting businesses across the area to see if they are meeting hygiene requirements.
"I want it to be a place where everybody knows everybody"
A newly opened café in Tuckton is the Daily Echo's Trader of the Week.
Plans for two new zebra crossing - including outside school
Plans are in place to set up two new pedestrian crossings in Bournemouth.
Well-known Bournemouth hairdresser found dead at salon
An inquest has opened into the death of a well-known Bournemouth hairdresser after he was found dead.
Coffee shop struggling to open almost year after it intended to
A COFFEE shop that was supposed to open nearly a year ago remains closed.
In The Dock: Thief tried to make off with three bottles of Jack Daniels
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Why the Environment Agency has bought 400 acres of farmland
The Environment Agency has bought nearly 400 acres of farmland as part of a strategy to reduce the impact of climate change
Greenpeace exhibition to highlight climate crisis
The exhibition will share personal stories of Filipino communities devastated by extreme weather events.
'Doom mongers are predicting disaster'
Colin Moyes is right to counter the hair-shirt doom mongers who daily predict disaster for the planet if we - on an island representing 0.5 per cent of its surface and producing less than one per cent of man-made CO2 - do not bow down to the god of Net Zero.
All the Subway branches in the BCP area ranked from best to worst
All the Subway branches in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have been ranked by their Google Review score
Dorset Council seeks businesses' views on growth strategy
They will take place in Wool, Bridport, Wimborne, Shaftesbury and Portland.
Library becomes first in Dorset to offer 'extended access'
Any Verwood Library member over the age of 16 can upgrade to "extended access" membership, allowing them to enter the library outside normal hours and use facilities when staff are not present.
Major road closures and traffic signals across BCP
The council's extensive programme of carriageway maintenance works is weather-dependent and involves closing the road in question.
Pancake race returns to town after four years indoors
He was awarded a storage container decorated with bees and the John Loader Memorial Trophy.
Mayor returns from official visit to Christchurch, New Zealand
Mr Hilliard presented a plaque with the Christchurch UK coat of arms, while Christchurch NZ mayor Phil Mauger gifted a traditional Māori carved wooden piece.
Former Poole man named site supervisor apprentice of the year
Mr Griffiths, who joined the construction industry after leaving the armed forces, was praised after achieving a distinction in his apprenticeship.
Country-themed event will feature line dancing and live music
Diverse Abilities, Dorset's disability charity, will host its first Country Roots event, celebrating all things country.
Two supplements from Dorset brand win prestigious beauty awards
'Focus' and 'Harmony' were recognised for their contribution to brain, gut and perimenopause health.
Residents and children celebrate World Book Day together
The children, dressed as their favourite characters, shared stories about the books behind their costumes.
Children call for safer phones to stop exposure to inappropriate content
Tom Hayes is urging parliament to make phones safer for young people.
Two cyclists fined for jumping red lights
Two cyclists were punished by Dorset Police for breaking the law last year, data shows.
Do you know these unusual or rare road signs? Take our quiz to find out
The UK had hundreds of road signs with some being more unusual or rare than others - can you identity some of them?
Hunt for driver after hit-and-run crash leaves teen motorcyclist in hospital
A HUNT has been launched for a driver who knocked over a teenage motorcyclist and fled the scene.
PICTURES: Hundreds brave cold dip for International Women's Day
Hundreds of women and families rallied together to brave a cold dip in aid of International Women's Day.
Pictured: Man who stabbed nine-year-old girl in horrifying attempted murder
A MAN has been found guilty of attempting to murder a nine-year-old girl after stabbing her in the neck, a court heard.
Ancient burial site in Dorset found to be older than Stonehenge
Archaeological research on the prehistoric Dorset burial site 'Flagstones' has revealed that it is the earliest known large circular enclosure in Britain.
Formula 1
‘We had one shot to get it right’ – Susie Wolff on the ‘F1 ACADEMY effect’ and the crucial next steps for the future
As F1 ACADEMY prepares to enter its third season, and in honour of International Women’s Day, Susie Wolff discusses how the series is accelerating action and fostering a pathway for female talent both on and off the track.
‘I’m now learning to appreciate my strengths’ – Claire Williams on her ‘proudest achievements’ in F1 and the inspiration of her parents
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we speak to Claire Williams, who left her mark in F1 both on and off track as one of two females to have led a Formula 1 team…
A bigger grid and new locations – Why 2025 is going to be the best F1 ACADEMY season yet
The clock is ticking down to the opening round of the 2025 F1 ACADEMY season, as our drivers and teams gear up to go racing in China in less than two weeks’ time.
Fearless racers and engineering masterminds – Influential women from every decade of F1
To celebrate International Women’s Day, here’s a chance to get to know just a few of the female history makers from the last 75 years of F1.
MY UNTOLD STORY: Inspirational women share their varied journeys to working in F1
People from all over the world and from many different backgrounds contribute to Formula 1 in front of and behind the scenes, with everyone involved – be it at a team, supplier, or F1 itself – united by a passion to deliver for the fans.
Windows Central
The best Skyrim modpack is kicking my butt right now, but I'm having a helluva good time, too
LoreRim is one of the biggest modlists for Skyrim, and after playing it for a week, I think it might be the best one, too.
Game Assist for Xbox Game Bar now supports Avowed, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 — oh, and ad blockers
The handy mini-browser to pin when you're playing games now has support for a slate of new games and will respect your Edge extensions, such as adblockers.
The Xbox Design Lab is currently offline, Microsoft explains why
The Xbox Design Lab is temporarily closed, with Microsoft explaining that it is changing its payment platform, resulting in the downtime.
Someone already modded Jack Black into Minecraft before the movie is even out
It was inevitable, but the first mod adding Jack Black's voice into Minecraft has already been built.
Diablo 4 Season 8 brings back a legendary boss from Diablo 3
Belial is back in Diablo 4 Season 8 along with a new season theme where players become the boss. Here's everything you need to know from today's Diablo 4 Campfire.
I don't want to give up the Thunderbolt hub in this Dell monitor — or any of it, actually
Dell's 4K, 120Hz productivity monitor boasts an entire Thunderbolt USB hub, but it's also just a great display. This one will be difficult to replace on my desk.
This one's for the girls: Call of Duty celebrates International Women's Day 2025 with #AllOfUs trailer
Activision and the Call of Duty development teams are choosing to celebrate the women of the Call of Duty community with a new trailer for 2025 International Women's Day.
I don't know how I managed without this (simple) desktop accessory — it completely transformed my workflow
Sick of your monitors taking up too much space on your desk? Have oversized screens that don't work with the average mount? You need to check out MSI's MAG MT201D.
Laffgaff
Fay Wray starred in what groundbreaking monster movie in 1933?
King Kong.
Sick Fireplace
My fireplace is sick. I think it's come down with the flue.
Itsfoss
From OpenBSD to Linux: How Pledge can Enhance Linux Security
BSD's pledge() system call forces the current process into a restricted-service operating mode. A Linux port is now available..