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Some PIP recipients may lose out under welfare cuts
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will set out reforms to the benefits system on Tuesday afternoon.
'End of an era': Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot dies
Mr Hemingway, who is originally from Dublin, joined the RAF as a teenager before World War Two.
Countdown to pharmacies' protest over funding
Pharmacies are being advised to "work to rule" unless a funding agreement can be reached with government.
Germany set to vote on historic increase in defence spending
German MPs could pave the way for huge investments to defend Europe against a threatening Russia.
King's Vatican visit still on despite Pope's illness
King Charles III is going ahead with his state visit to Italy and the Vatican, Buckingham Palace says.
Trump says 'many elements' agreed to ahead of Putin call
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are due to speak about a possible ceasefire in Ukraine on Tuesday.
Jury discharged in high-profile Australia beach murder
Rajwinder Singh, who is accused of murdering Toyah Cordingley in 2018, is likely to face another trial.
Crackdown on government cards to cut 'wasteful' spending
Purchases include £2,500 spent at a women's shoe shop in Barbados and £1,200 on luxury coffee pods.
Net zero by 2050 'impossible' for UK, says Badenoch
The Conservative leader says the target is impossible "without a serious drop in our living standards or by bankrupting us".
How did Nasa's Suni and Butch fill nine months in space?
The Nasa astronauts had a Christmas feast and even voted in the US election.
The Papers: 'D-Day for benefit cuts' and 'Kate's stout and about'
Tuesday's papers have pictures of the Princess of Wales celebrating St Patrick's Day.
Farmers fear criminal hare coursing gangs 'could kill someone'
Farmers warn there has been an increase in willingness to commit violence to farmers and gamekeepers.
Subsea fibre cables can 'listen out' for sabotage
Ways are being developed for subsea cables to "sense" whether they are being disturbed or attacked.
'A library is more than a place with books, it is a lifeline'
Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year.
The 'giant mega-shed' that has left neighbours in tears
Residents say the 'megashed' towers over their homes, dominating the skyline and blocking the sun.
Hedge fund millionaire banned by City watchdog
Crispin Odey has also been fined £1.8m by the Financial Conduct Authority for a "lack of integrity".
Farage welcomes 29 councillors who have defected to Reform in recent weeks
Nigel Farage welcomes new members to his party and dismisses Rupert Lowe row as "a bit of turbulence".
Telegram founder allowed to leave France following arrest
The billionaire has been accused of failing to properly moderate his app to reduce criminality.
Deadline looms for Homeland Security to release Harry's US visa records
A US judge ordered the prince's immigration record to be made public after a think tank alleged he lied about past drug use.
Angry protests after North Macedonia nightclub disaster
People in Kocani blame corruption after 59 people - many of them teenagers - died in a nightclub inferno.
Thames Water's £3bn rescue deal cleared by court
The funding allows the company to continue operating and attempt to restructure its massive debt pile.
At-a-glance: The key changes to the benefits system
How Personal Independence Payments (Pip) and other health-related benefits could change under government plans.
Gang guilty over £4.8m gold toilet heist
Five thieves were seen on CCTV stealing the fully-functional toilet from Blenheim Palace in 2019.
Harshita Brella murder suspect's parents arrested
Ms Brella's death has prompted an international manhunt for her husband, Pankaj Lamba.
Germany votes for historic boost to defence spending
The move alters the German constitution, allowing the country to increase its military spending.
First picture of North Sea tanker collision crew released
Oil tanker Stena Immaculate and cargo ship Solong collided in the North Sea on 10 March.
'Reasonable precautions' could have stopped baby deaths, inquiry finds
Leo Lamont, Ellie McCormick and Mira-Belle Bosch died within hours of their births in two Lanarkshire hospitals.
Top US Supreme Court justice rebukes Trump's call to impeach judge
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement after Trump called for a judge that halted his deportations to be impeached.
UK Athletics denies Paralympian's manslaughter
Abdullah Hayayei died after a metal cage fell on him during training at Newham Leisure Centre.
Watch: Kendall pledges to reform 'broken benefits system'
Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall tells MPs the status quo is "unacceptable", but not "inevitable".
Watch: Henry Zeffman on what new welfare changes mean
Watch: Henry Zeffman on what new welfare changes mean
Why has Israel bombed Gaza and what next for ceasefire deal?
The truce was already in trouble - now Israeli air strikes have dealt it a huge blow.
The mums taking on a council over landfill site fires
Locals say constant fires at Arnold's Field, Rainham, are harming their health.
Yoga mats and VR headsets added to list measuring cost of living
Items added and removed from the basket of goods used to calculate inflation give an insight into current fashions.
Prince William pays tribute to last Battle of Britain pilot who has died at 105
Mr Hemingway, who is originally from Dublin, joined the RAF as a teenager before World War Two.
Farmers fear criminal hare coursing gangs 'could kill someone'
Farmers warn there has been an increase in willingness to commit violence to farmers and gamekeepers.
Pedestrian dies and others hurt in crash on Strand
Onlookers described seeing a van emerging from a side road before crashing into pedestrians.
BBC Scotland to scrap flagship soap River City
The BBC said there had been a significant change in audience behaviour away from long-running shows.
Prisoners to be held in police cells to deal with overcrowding
Operation Safeguard is triggered when prisons are close to running out of space.
Eddie Howe to be given Freedom of Newcastle
League Cup celebrations continue, with Blyth's Dan Burn nominated for the Freedom of Northumberland.
Bournemouth Echo
'Please clear up messy bypass'
Has anyone else noticed how Ferndown bypass has become a fly tip again?
Bournemouth's newest theatre celebrates first milestone
AN historic theatre in Bournemouth is celebrating its first year back in showbusiness after a 40-year hiatus.
New hospital building to feature 24/7 Costa Coffee, Co-op
One Retail will also be working with food redistribution charity, Too Good To Go, which will avoid good-to-eat food going to waste.
Pair raise £80k after running back-to-back marathons in a week
His friend Chris Bryer-Ash was forced to pull out of the challenge on day three after being admitted to hospital with a viral infection.
Choir to perform The Passion of Our Lord in April
It will be sung in five sections, telling the story from the disciples' Passover meal up to Jesus' death.
Dorset high sheriff's awards for bravery and community spirit
He praised the recipients' dedication in often challenging circumstances, acknowledging their significant roles in maintaining the functionality of society.
The 'town' that was almost built next to Ringwood
His talk will delve into how the scheme came about, what was intended and how it was eventually stopped.
Residents to receive information about new waste collection service
Changes to the waste service will be rolled out in three phases across different areas of the district, with the first phase starting this summer.
Bournemouth school 'delighted' after positive Ofsted report
The report also recognised the academy's enriching extracurricular activities, expert sixth form teaching and "effective safeguarding measures."
Dorset Scouts help shape future of movement
"It's important to listen to the youth because we can help make a change and put new ideas forward."
Parents in Dorset join movement to delay giving smartphones to kids
The initiative has also gained support from several celebrities, including Joe Wicks, Paloma Faith, Emma Willis and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Charity boss to volunteer at Dorset music festival
He will be joined by his wife Barbara, as well as maintenance manager Charlie Strange and his wife Jess.
Dorset healthcare professionals unite to enhance patient care
Attendees represented primary care networks from areas including Purbeck, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Crane Valley and Blackmore Vale.
The Voice star and legend’s son to perform in Dorset
Lonnie Donegan, known as the King of Skiffle, was an iconic figure in the British music industry from the 1950s.
School welcomes four new faces to its governing body
The school's governing body is tasked with setting the mission, values and long-term goals for the school, as well as ensuring all stakeholders are involved.
Aldi offering Dorset residents chance to win surprise bags
In addition to the competition, Aldi and Too Good To Go have teamed up with food waste disruptor Lagomchef to inspire shoppers.
Dorset dancers deliver flashmob performance in London
This year is the first time events are being held in partnership with Pineapple Dance Studios, broadening opportunities for young male dancers.
Sturminster Newton Literary Festival announces lineup
Headline acts set to feature include Damien Lewis, Tracy Chevalier and Natasha Solomons.
Free screenprint session with award-winning artist
Mr Oakley will be available to discuss the exhibition, which features work from ten different artists, some of which were specifically made for the event.
Wealth management firm expands team with three new hires
The financial advisory firm, which serves Dorset and Hampshire, has brought in Harry Shivas, Catrin Promitzer and Emma Clare to bolster its services.
TV historian visits Bournemouth school for specialist lecture
The lecture was attended by all lower four pupils, as well as GCSE and A-level history students.
New funding opportunity for charities and community groups
It is encouraging applications from organisations that focus on social mobility and youth development, including learning and training.
Dorset-based care provider named top UK care home group
It has 16 care homes across Dorset, North Devon, Somerset and West Sussex and care-at-home offices covering Dorset and Somerset.
Air ambulance service celebrates 25 years of saving lives
In its early years, the team operated a Bolkow 105 helicopter with limited space and its equipment and skills were similar to those of a road ambulance.
New high-rise 'looks like a prison', baffled residents say
Residents have said a new high-rise block of flats that are being proposed “looks like a prison”.
Dorset town twins with Ukrainian city
A DORSET town has been twinned with a city in Ukraine.
'Support this pub helping its customers - because Rachel Reeves won't'
EATING out has become quite expensive these days with a simple three meal costing roughly £50 per head – and that’s before you’ve added up your drinks.
'Expensive' legal challenges could arise from high street scheme, MP warns
POTENTIAL legal challenges could result from a scheme designed to give BCP Council power over a landlord to let out empty business units, an MP has said.
LIVE: Bomb disposal team in Bournemouth street
The bomb disposal team is in attendance in a Bournemouth street. We will be bringing you updates as we get them.
Gang use small aircraft to drop cocaine into Dorset countryside
Gang members who used a small aircraft to drop cocaine packages in the Dorset countryside have been convicted of drugs offences
Men with machete enter home leaving man with serious injury
A man sustained a serious hand injury during an aggravated burglary involving a machete.
Power outage affecting residents and high street to last until tonight
RESIDENTS will be left without power until later tonight after a power cut affected services.
LIVE: Signalling problem causing disruption for rail passengers
A signalling problem is causing disruption for rail passengers between Poole and Dorchester South this morning
Readers can subscribe for just £4 for 4 months in this flash sale
Readers who want to subscribe to the Bournemouth Echo website can enjoy an exclusive offer of £4 for 4 months or save over 40 per cent off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.
Sandbanks Ferry prices to rise again from April
Prices will go up for the Sandbanks Ferry crossings from April – and it might not be the end.
Dorset fly-tipping fines rise by 78% after enforcement crackdown
Fly tipping fines in Dorset have increased by 78 per cent following a joint funding initiative between Dorset Council and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC).
'Traumatised' after swerving off the road and colliding with a signpost
A parent has said her daughter is 'traumatised' after her car flipped off the road and hit a sign post on the A31.
Plans to close railway crossing scrapped in major victory for Wareham
Network Rail’s plan to close Wareham crossing have been scrapped.
Taxi driver reportedly assaulted and scammed in Moordown
Police want to identify two women after they reportedly scammed and assaulted a taxi driver.
'Call 999 immediately' if you see this wanted man
POLICE have asked the public to ‘call 999 immediately’ if they see man wanted in connection with three residential burglaries.
Man sustains 'serious facial injuries' after assault in Wimborne
A man has been left with 'serious facial injuries' after an assault in Wimborne.
Plans unveiled to make Winton a 20mph zone - including the high street
WINTON could become a 20mph zone under new proposals by BCP Council as the authority launches a consultation.
Fordingbridge charity's documentary reaches final of UK awards
The museum, operated by Trade Aid, is situated in the town of Mikindani, which the charity has supported since 1997.
Man charged with impersonating a police officer and carrying imitation firearm
A man has been charged with impersonating a police officer and carrying an imitation firearm after a bomb squad was called to Bournemouth.
Making energy make sense for Bournemouth businesses
Making energy make sense for Bournemouth businesses.
DVSA announces 'important' change to this driving test rule from next month
The DVSA (Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency) has announced an "important" change to this UK driving test rule from next month.
Martin Lewis: the bills going up in April 2025 and how to beat them
From energy bills to the TV Licence, Council Tax to water and energy bills, Martin Lewis is busting bills on his show this week
Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost ahead of increase next month
More than 200,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC
'Amazing dad' and 'dedicated' firefighter found dead at home, inquest hears
AN 'amazing dad' who was found dead in his garage took his own life, an inquest heard.
Last surviving Battle of Britain pilot John 'Paddy' Hemingway dies aged 105
John 'Paddy' Hemingway who fought in the Battle of Britain as a pilot, has died at the age of 105.
Formula 1
Domenicali opens up on excitement over ‘spectacular’ 2025 season, the new rookies and F1’s future
Stefano Domenicali has shared his excitement about the future for F1, with the sport’s President and CEO anticipating a thrilling 2025 season that will feature a “different situation” at every race as well as tipping Lewis Hamilton to win races for Ferrari.
Dramatic collisions, shock winners and drivers on strike – 8 of the most chaotic season openers in F1 history
The 2025 F1 season got off to an incredibly dramatic start in what proved to be an action-packed Australian Grand Prix, with the 57-lap event featuring rapidly changing weather conditions, numerous crashes and more than one Safety Car appearance. It seems likely that the race will go down in history as one of the most eventful to start a campaign – so, in honour of that, we’ve been taking a look back at some of the other most chaotic season-opening Grands Prix that it joins on the list, featuring everything from heavy rain and unexpected winners through to an unprecedented drivers’ strike…
Lack of pace an ‘unwelcome surprise’ for Bearman and Ocon as Haas endure difficult start to 2025 at Albert Park
Haas were one of just three teams not to score points in Australia, as their drivers propped up the field at the end of a chaotic wet-dry race at Albert Park. Esteban Ocon finished 13th in Melbourne and Ollie Bearman 14th as the duo struggled to explain what had happened to the VF-25’s performance.
Brown hails ‘unbelievable’ Norris drive and ‘perfect’ McLaren strategy after season-opening victory in Australia
Zak Brown has praised the team effort behind Lando Norris’ victory in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
F1 Arcade announces opening date for new Philadelphia venue
F1 Arcade, the world’s first F1 experiential hospitality brand, has announced that its third United States venue will open in Philadelphia on May 29, bringing a one-of-its-kind social destination and impressive food and beverage program to the heart of Center City at 1330 Chestnut Street.
Tsunoda feels Racing Bulls ‘deserved points’ in Australia as team admit late-race strategy call ‘cost us very dearly’
Yuki Tsunoda felt Racing Bulls deserved to score a hatful of points on Sunday in Melbourne, with the Japanese driver running in sixth position for the majority of the race. But a “not ideal” strategy call let them down when the late rain fell, meaning they left Australia empty-handed after watching some of their biggest rivals score valuable points.
Epic road trips, rapping with Tsunoda and strange glasses – Getting to know the real Isack Hadjar
Formula 1 has welcomed several rookie drivers for the 2025 season, including new Racing Bulls recruit Isack Hadjar. But how did he fare when tackling our Getting to Know quickfire questions? From his dream dinner party guest list to his favourite television show, and bizarre fan gifts to the best advice he has ever received, the Frenchman shares all in the video player above and transcript below…
‘Lesson learned’ – Doohan ready to bounce back after Australian GP crash as Gasly confident Alpine will be ‘in the mix’
Jack Doohan is feeling ready to bounce back at the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix following his crash out of his first home race in Australia, while Alpine team mate Pierre Gasly has also voiced his confidence about the team’s prospects after just missing out on points.
ICYMI: Mullets, team mate goals, celebrities and wild weather – it’s the best social media from Australia
Melbourne made a return as the opening race weekend of the season for 2025, with the drivers and teams enjoying all the vibes Down Under. Jack Doohan and Oscar Piastri had the pleasure to be racing on home soil, while honorary Aussie Valtteri Bottas also got in on the action. The rain then fell on Sunday, leading to plenty of duck-themed humour. So, here is all the best social media you might have missed from Melbourne...
Wolff assesses Antonelli’s performance after impressive P4 on debut in Australia
Toto Wolff believes Kimi Antonelli got the “result that he merits” after finishing fourth on debut at the Australian Grand Prix.
Windows Central
I just found 7 top game deals cheaper than the Steam Spring Sale — Save money on these must-play titles
The Steam Spring Sale is here, but several of its best deals are actually inferior to what competing storefronts are offering.
Xbox's new gaming Copilot AI would have been better with Kinect — there, I said it
Xbox's new Copilot for Gaming would be a much better idea in a world where we still had a Kinect we could talk to it with.
The day is almost here when every gaming handheld can be a Steam Deck
We know SteamOS is coming to non-Steam Deck handhelds, and the latest preview release has the first work on making that happen.
Can you play Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?
Assassin's Creed Shadows is the latest flagship title from Ubisoft, and it's a truly massive action-RPG. Here's how it plays on gaming handhelds like Steam Deck.
I haven't even finished Assassin's Creed Shadows (it's massive,) but Ubisoft may truly be back
For many, Assassin's Creed Shadows is Ubisoft's last chance to prove itself, and the publisher may really have done it with this gorgeous, epic action-RPG.
HP’s new EliteBook is the one I want for one reason: Qualcomm Snapdragon X and Arm64
The new EliteBook 6 features Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processors and has me excited for one reason.
First look: HP’s new all-in-one wonder PC — I wish I had this when I was in college
HP announced its new AIO EliteStudio PC and I got an engineering sample to take a first look.
Xbox fans are pining for Microsoft to re-open backward compatibility, considering it previously said it would add "as many games as possible" from Activision's catalog
Microsoft acquired Activision-Blizzard in full in 2023, and as we enter the second year of that acquisition, some fans have grown frustrated.
HP's OMEN Slim laptop — because nothing screams 'Slim' like lugging around 5 pounds of gaming power
HP shared a bunch of new gaming hardware at Amplify 2025, including the OMEN 16 Slim designed for mobile gamers. Here's what you need to know.
AI fatigue? Well, HP just updated its AI Companion app — here's what it can do.
HP's Amplify 2025 conference is underway, and a number of new and updated AI tools are on the way. Here's what you need to know.
HP's most popular laptops break free from Snapdragon exclusivity with AMD and Intel's latest AI chips
HP just announced a slew of new PCs from its OmniBook range, including OmniBook X laptops powered by AMD and Intel CPUs. In total, 18 OmniBook laptops were unveiled.
Xbox Play Anywhere makes games more popular than you could have imagined — oh, and Hollow Knight: Silksong is still coming to Game Pass
At GDC, Xbox has detailed how much more success Play Anywhere titles have over those without, and drop a casual nod to Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Mysterious Windows 11 "actions" menu appears in latest preview build — here's what it's for
The latest Windows 11 Dev Channel build includes a new actions menu in the Settings app, which lets you configure which suggested actions appear in Click To Do.
Xbox Game Pass gets Atomfall, a collection of Blizzard Entertainment games, and more
More games are headed to Xbox Game Pass soon, including Rebellion's Atomfall and the Blizzard Arcade Collection.
I'll always recommend my favorite Xbox controller when it's on sale, and this 50% discount is an absolute no-brainer
With this exclusive, you can save on the ergonomically friendly, responsive, and extremely input-accurate Razer Wolverine V2 Chroma controller.
Intel's new XeSS 2 tech includes an answer to AMD and NVIDIA's "Frame Generation" GPU techniques that boost in-game FPS
XeSS-FG and XeSS-LL combine Frame Generation and Low Latency techniques to boost performance on various GPUs, not just Intel Arc.
I upgraded a million-dollar live streaming camera setup with this $50 game controller
A $50 game controller transformed my million-dollar streaming setup and became an unexpected upgrade for streaming at the University of Nottingham.
Laffgaff
Which is the only U.S. state to border exactly one other state?
Maine.
Echo Chamber
I accidentally farted in an echo chamber. Now I'm afraid I'll never hear the end of it.