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Former Bank of England boss Mark Carney to be next Canada PM
The 59-year-old political newcomer wins the race to succeed Justin Trudeau in a landslide victory.
Carney talks tough on Trump threat - but can he reset relations?
Canada's next PM, who described the US as a "country we can no longer trust", will need to work with the US president.
Lawyer probing Reform UK row contradicts MP Lowe
Comments attributed to the senior lawyer by the Great Yarmouth MP in his defence have been denied by her.
Man charged after climbing Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower
Daniel Day, 29, has been charged with causing a public nuisance and trespassing on a protected site.
North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack
Hackers from the infamous Lazarus Group are in a cat-and-mouse game to launder their stolen funds from the ByBit heist.
Lab-grown food could be sold in UK within two years
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is looking at how it can speed up the approval process for lab-grown foods.
Whippet called Miuccia wins best in show at Crufts
A whippet from Italy has been named best in show at the 2025 Crufts dog show in Birmingham.
Man arrested after woman, 40, shot dead in south Wales
A 40-year-old woman was found with serious injuries and died at the scene.
Trump says US economy in 'transition' as trade war escalates
New retaliatory tariffs from China targeting some US farm products came into effect on Monday.
Software bug at firm left NHS data 'vulnerable to hackers'
The NHS is looking into claims that a software flaw at Medefer left patient data vulnerable.
Dylan Mulvaney's tell-all book and Netflix thriller Adolescence: What's coming out this week?
This week also sees the third season of The Wheel of Time come out, and WWE 2K25 is finally being released.
'We go from dinner service to dealing with a corpse' - what happens when an air passenger dies
Crews will try to shield passengers from the body by using empty aisles, blankets and dim lighting.
The Papers: Ukraine's 'high-stakes talks' and 'nonsense planning delays' shake-up
This week's planned talks between Kyiv and Washington lead some papers, with others reporting on UK planning reforms.
Man forced to pay dead father's £3,000 car fines
Gary Davies says Birmingham City Council did not believe that his father had died.
'Grief made me start hoarding - I slept in bed stacked with boxes'
Jayne started to hoard to cope with the grief after her husband died, now she's getting help.
Romanian far-right presidential hopeful barred from poll rerun
Clashes erupt in Bucharest over the ban on Calin Georgescu, whose unexpected presidential election first-round win was annulled.
Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says
Eli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory.
Musk and Rubio spar with Polish minister over Starlink in Ukraine
The three went back and forth in an exchange of posts on X over Starlink being cut off in Ukraine.
Watch: Thick smoke and flames after tanker collision
An oil tanker involved in a collision with a cargo vessel off east Yorkshire's coast is on fire.
Mike Amesbury to stand down as MP over assault conviction
Mike Amesbury says he "regrets" attacking Paul Fellows "every moment, every day".
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's 'reckless' behaviour led to baby's death, retrial told
Prosecutors say the couple put their relationship above their baby's life.
Households near new pylons to get hundreds off energy bills
The government says it could help reduce opposition to new projects needed to deliver more clean energy.
Conservatives call for salary hike on work visas
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said he wants to "bring to an end the era of mass migration".
Plastic surgeon tried to kill colleague, jury told
The defendant has denied the attempted murder of Graeme Perks in Halam, Nottinghamshire.
Syria says operation against Assad loyalists over after deadly violence
A monitoring group says 973 civilians have been killed in revenge attacks against the Alawite sect since Thursday.
Couple who found migrant on back of motorhome after France trip fined
The pair are given a £1,500 penalty after finding the young man once they arrived home in Essex.
Watch: Key moments in Mark Carney's road to becoming prime minister
Mark Carney has won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister and Liberal Party leader.
Carney talks tough on Trump threat - but can he reset relations?
Canada's next PM, who described the US as a "country we can no longer trust", will need to work with the US president.
How Britain's former top banker became Canada's next prime minister
The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.
The 'anti-Trump' numbers man who may force the UK to take a side
The incoming Canadian PM has made standing up to his US counterpart a big part of his campaign.
A key week for Ukraine's future - BBC's Kyiv correspondent explains why
Donald Trump believes Kyiv is now ready to "move forward" with a ceasefire with Russia. BBC News correspondent James Waterhouse explains what it means for Ukraine.
'Grief made me start hoarding - I slept in bed stacked with boxes'
Jayne started to hoard to cope with the grief after her husband died, now she's getting help.
'There's never been a spotlight like this': Greenland heads to the polls as Trump eyes territory
Donald Trump's vow to take over Greenland has shone a global spotlight on the island's elections.
Chris Mason: Reform row poses danger for party that wants to win
This current spat involving Nigel Farage and the MP for Great Yarmouth, Rupert Lowe, has seen both sides flinging a lot of mud at each other.
Government vows to clean up England's largest lake
Environment Secretary Steve Reed pledges "only rainwater" will enter Windermere as part of its plan.
Man forced to pay dead father's £3,000 car fines
Gary Davies says Birmingham City Council did not believe that his father had died.
Labour has moral duty to get sick into work, MPs say
Ministers are urged the tackle the "crisis of economic inactivity", in a letter from Labour MPs.
Girls in England lag behind boys in maths and science study
International research finds the gender gap in Year 9 maths in England is wider than any other participating country.
Tom Grennan joins Sam Fender as Radio 1's Big Weekend headliner
The Little Bit Of Love hitmaker joins Sam Fender as a headliner for the festival in Liverpool.
Bournemouth Echo
LIVE: Person hit by train and services cancelled for hours
A person has been hit by a train through the New Forest
One dead after incident on railway line
A person has died after being struck by a train.
Farmers' plea with dog owners after 'hideous' livestock attacks
Farmers in west Dorset are calling for dog owners to take responsibility as livestock attacks continue to plague the county
'Eyesore' Bournemouth hotel to be demolished after string of criminal problems
Developers have been given permission to demolish a Bournemouth hotel that has been described as a “eyesore” in the area.
Abandoned car set on fire along busy road
FIREFIGHTERS had to tackle a blaze on an abandoned car parking alongside a busy road.
'Help us to bring back restaurant from the ashes - literally'
A fundraiser has been started to help a business in Swanage after a fire started in its kitchen.
Person struck by a train with emergency services on the scene
A person has been struck by a train between Southampton Central and Brockenhurst.
Police target drink and drug drivers during intense two days
Eight motorists were pulled over for drink or drug driving during two days of intense action against prolific offenders on Dorset’s roads.
Motorcyclist, 19, remains in hospital after serious crash
A MOTORBIKE rider remains in hospital recovering from injuries suffered during a serious crash.
Youths on electric bikes scaring school children walking home
YOUTHS on electric bikes have been scaring kids walking home from school through a park.
Man found not guilty of raping 15-year-old girl near Bournemouth beach
A man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl and sexually assaulting her friend near Bournemouth beach has been found not guilty.
Fish and Chip Shop of the Year: nominate your favourite
We're inviting readers to nominate their favourite fish and chip shop.
When to expect live firing on the Lulworth Ranges this week
Date and times of live firing exercises for a Dorset military training area next week have been issued.
Man dies after attempts to save him were unsuccessful
An inquest has opened into the death of a man after a 'concern for welfare' was issued by his family.
Premier Inn staff scare off 'offenders' trying to steal from vehicle
Staff from a Poole Premier Inn managed to scare off 'offenders' attempting to steal items from a vehicle.
PHOTOS: Bournemouth Regatta and Carnival from the 1980s
With the recent blast of sunshine some will be feeling the spirit of carnival season already.
Teachers prepare to abseil down church to save school pool
Teachers from a Bournemouth school will be abseiling down a church in order to raise funds to save the school's pool.
RNLI rescue 18ft boat carrying children and dogs
A boat carrying children and two dogs was rescued after it ran aground in near Christchurch Harbour.
Meet the New Forest farmer cutting down 'wonky' waste with new snack
Sandy Booth, the New Forest farmer, is cutting down food waste by using "wonky" fruits to create an innovative new snack.
'Wonderful' Asda delivery driver saves customer’s life
Paramedics arrived and treated the diabetic woman with glucose to elevate her low blood sugar levels.
Murder mystery evening a hit with packed community centre
The play, held at Avonway Community Centre, saw four audience members correctly deducing the culprits.
Asda completes £865,000 upgrade to superstore
Asda has invested more than £860,000 to one of its stores.
Huge fire breaks out at industrial unit
A BUILDING used as a sawmill was involved in a large blaze on Saturday evening.
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?
The free text that could save you hundreds of pounds on your phone bill
It is an issue that was also flagged by Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis earlier this year.
Barclays announces £12.5 million payout over outages - are you eligible?
Barclays has announced that it will be paying out £12.5 million to customers over outages this year - are you eligible?
Millions told they could still save by acting now ahead of April price hikes
More than nine million Brits are out of contract on their broadband package and 33 million on their mobile plan
A Dorset Easter: Discover incredible things to do this Easter break
With these incredible locations in Dorset, you'll be spoilt for choice on what to do this Easter holiday.
40 firefighters tackle scrapyard fire at industrial estate
A fire that started at an industrial estate in Ferndown saw up to 40 firefighters tackling the blaze.
Community fridge welcomes new shelves thanks to group's hard work
The fridge team asked the group to build, supply and install the shelves to store ambient foods more neatly at Fordingbridge Library, where it is based.
Campaign group to hold two energy events to help town go green
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about various renewable energy technologies, discuss their suitability for the Ringwood landscape.
Road to close to allow Openreach to carry out cabling works
Residents and commuters are advised to plan their journeys accordingly.
Police visit Poole to raise awareness about knife carrying
Police brought their knife arch to Poole to encourage a discussion around the dangers of knife crime.
Shoplifters detained and stop searches carried out in Poole
"It was a busy Friday in the town and our aims were to tackle/prevent crime and stop antisocial behaviour"
The hay fever hack all sufferers should know to avoid a season of the sniffles
Hay fever occurs when the body reacts to histamine, a substance released in response to allergens such as tree pollen and grass pollen
Formula 1
DRIVER MARKET: Who could get a seat on the 2026 grid with F1’s newest team Cadillac?
With their formal entry onto the Formula 1 grid for 2026 now approved, the Cadillac Formula 1 Team can now enter the driver market and zero in on which two drivers they want to take the wheel in their debut season. There are a plethora of options available to them, including some exciting American talent and experienced F1 racers. Here are the leading contenders.
Norris not expecting 'big step' from McLaren as he sets out expectations for 2025 pecking order
Lando Norris has stated that he is not expecting McLaren to be a “big step” ahead of their rivals entering into 2025, with the Briton anticipating that the squad will be “tied” with the likes of Ferrari and Red Bull at the front.
WATCH: The ultimate guide on everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 F1 season
As the 2025 F1 season is about to begin – with the Australian Grand Prix kicking off a 24-race calendar this weekend – now is the perfect time to get acquainted with everything you need to know ahead of the campaign.
IT'S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix
That’s right everybody, it’s finally race week again! More than three months after last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, a new Formula 1 season is set to kick-off and there is plenty to get excited about, so here are just a few of the fresh topics ahead of the race weekend in Melbourne.
Racing Bulls announce technical team changes ahead of 2025 F1 season
Racing Bulls have announced that their Technical Director, Jody Egginton, will be leaving the team after more than 10 years as part of the operation.
F1 TV launches new F1 TV Premium subscription tier
The award-winning F1 TV is getting bigger with the launch of F1 TV Premium, a new premier service that invites fans to take a step into the heart of the action.
Hulkenberg praises 'fast as hell' rookie team mate Bortoleto as he assesses Kick Sauber's pre-season
Nico Hulkenberg has shared some words of praise for new team mate Gabriel Bortoleto following pre-season testing, with the German stating that the rookie is “fast as hell” as they begin working together at Kick Sauber.
Windows Central
Microsoft blocks (some) Windows 11 pirates while Lenovo steals the show at Mobile World Congress
Microsoft Copilot will no longer help you pirate Windows 11. Lenovo also shined this week at Mobile World Congress with multiple concept devices and a new Yoga Pro.
Here are the new Xbox games launching this week, from March 10 through March 16: MLB The Show 25 early access arrives
Here is what you need to know about all the new Xbox games launching this week, from March 10 through March 16.
Did Mojang spoil its own movie with this Minecraft add-on?
A Minecraft Movie now has its own add-on available in the marketplace, completely free to download. New weapons, bosses, and Piglins await though some fans are concerned about potential spoilers.
You.com CEO claims Google's reign as an "untouchable monopoly" in search will end soon — even OpenAI CEO Sam Altman ditched "Google searches" for an AI alternative
Richard Socher, CEO and founder of You.com claims Google's reign in search might soon end as users adopt and embrace AI-powered alternatives.
I've had a blast with Age of Mythology: Retold's excellent new strategy expansion, the Chinese-themed Immortal Pillars
Age of Mythology: Retold's new Immortal Pillars expansion is well worth grabbing, as it expands an already-impressive remake with new powers and units.
Microsoft is here to help you with the impending death of Publisher
Microsoft Publisher will reach its end of support on October 1, 2026. Users have until then to convert existing files and transition to alternatives like Word, PowerPoint, and Designer. Here's how to ensure a smooth transition.
Windows 11's built-in share tool is getting an image editor and compression feature
Spotted in the latest Windows 11 preview build, it looks like Microsoft is working on adding image editing tools to the file share UI across the OS.
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's prediction about Microsoft and OpenAI's partnership may have just manifested — and it's not a pretty look for the ChatGPT maker
Microsoft is reportedly developing in-house reasoning models to give OpenAI a run for its money, which could be an indication that the best tech bromance in history is fraying.
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What is the state capital of Florida?
Tallahassee.
Casino Nun
My friend insists on dressing as a nun to go to the casino. It's her gambling habit.
Itsfoss
Enjoying Self-Hosting Software Locally With CasaOS and Raspberry Pi
I used CasaOS for self-hosting popular open source services on a Raspberry Pi. Here's my experience.