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Trump suggests US could run Ukraine's power plants
The US president says peace efforts are "very much on track", a day after Russia's president declined to agree a full ceasefire.
UK to host new Ukraine peacekeeping talks
The prime minister is expected to attend the meeting of senior military officers on Thursday afternoon.
Man dies in police car collision in Birmingham
The 40-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday evening, police say.
British bomb disposal expert injured in Gaza
The 51-year-old was injured in a blast which killed a UN worker, the charity he works for says.
Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk
The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO
Childcare costs fall for the first time in 15 years – but nurseries are worried
The Coram charity's survey shows annual nursery costs for a child under two in England have fallen.
Royal Mail launches mythical creatures stamp collection
Myths and fables from across the UK are illustrated in the set of stamps.
Prosper murders 'expose lack of control' over guns
Nicholas Prosper bought a gun with a fake licence less than 24 hours before killing three relatives.
Bank of England expected to hold interest rates at 4.5%
No change to the Bank rate is expected when policymakers make their announcement at noon.
William visiting UK troops on Estonia–Russia border
The Prince of Wales is showing support for UK troops in a Nato operation to defend the Baltic states.
Dark Energy experiment challenges Einstein's theory of Universe
New research could force a fundamental rethink of the nature of space and time.
Watch: Starmer visits UK nuclear-armed submarine
The prime minister pays a rare visit to the crew of HMS Vanguard, as the submarine returns to UK waters after more than 200 days of patrol.
The Papers: 'Biggest cuts since austerity' and 'evil' family killer
Thursday's front pages look ahead to the forthcoming Spring Statement and share details from a murderer's sentencing.
You're hired: Lord Sugar signs up to stay on The Apprentice into his 80s
The businessman and TV personality talks about his life, career, The Apprentice and Donald Trump.
Whistleblower reveals oil giant's 'awful' pollution
Colombia’s Ecopetrol polluted hundreds of sites, including water sources and wetlands, the BBC finds.
What nine months in space does to the human body
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth - but what has nine months in space done to them?
Disabled travel access an 'embarrassment', MPs say
A report by parliament's cross-party-transport select committee says accessibility failings are "systematic" across all modes of transport.
'It's him, it's him!' - Mother spots son deported from US in mega-prison footage
Some relatives of accused and deported gang members say their sons have been wrongly swept up in a Trump administration crackdown.
Prisoner on the run after faking emergency on M55
Jamie Cooper, 33, was being taken to a court appearance when he fled.
PM reveals he watches Adolescence with family and backs call to tackle misogyny
The drama focuses on the impact of social media and misogynist influencers on some teenage boys.
Tulip Siddiq attacks 'false' Bangladesh corruption allegations
The ex-Labour minister's lawyers say investigators in Bangladesh have yet to formally question her.
Nicholas Prosper jailed for minimum 49 years for killing family
The judge says his plans were "intelligent, calculating and selfish" and his ambition was notoriety.
Murder charge authorised against husband over Harshita Brella death
Ms Brella's death has prompted an international manhunt for her husband, Pankaj Lamba.
Reassurance, not peacekeeping: What Ukraine coalition force will and won't do
The force would focus on providing Ukraine with air cover to keep its skies safe and a naval presence in the Black Sea to encourage trade.
'Harassed and humiliated' - family sues Boeing over whistleblower death
John Barnett's family say he was subjected to harassment and humiliation after he raised safety concerns.
Watch: Escaped prisoner on the run moments after 'overpowering' security staff
The BBC obtained footage of Jamie Cooper after he "overpowered" staff escorting him to court on the M55, near Preston.
Man files complaint after ChatGPT falsely said he killed his children
The Norwegian man says the chatbot's maker OpenAI should be fined over the completely inaccurate information.
At least 85 killed in new Israeli Gaza strikes, Hamas-run health ministry says
Hamas fires rockets at Israel in response, as Israel resumes ground and air operations in Gaza.
How two friends found £3m treasure and ended up in jail
How recklessness and greed led the finders of one of Britain's rarest treasure troves to jail.
Exhaustingly awful or a vibrant retelling? Mixed reviews for Snow White remake
The reviews are in for Disney's live-action remake of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Tesla's challenges run deeper than 'toxic' controversy around Elon Musk
The company is still valued at more than 100 times its earnings - but it faces problems that experts say go beyond questions around its CEO
'The discrimination I face on public transport is inhumane'
A report by parliament's cross-party-transport select committee says accessibility failings are "systematic" across all modes of transport.
Stormzy to receive Cambridge University doctorate
The university is honouring eight people, including former Olympian Dame Katherine Grainger.
Badenoch warns Tories local elections in May will be tough
The Tory leader admits the upcoming local elections will be "tough", in her party's campaign launch.
William praises Ukraine's 'resilience' in Estonia visit
The Prince of Wales is showing support for UK troops in a Nato operation to defend the Baltic states.
Planning permissions for homes in England fall to record low
Just over 30,000 projects got the go ahead, the lowest yearly figure since records started in 1979.
Central London van crash victim was a beautiful soul, her family says
Aalia's family have paid tribute to her, calling her a "beautiful soul", after her death on Tuesday.
Finland named as happiest country for eighth year
Access to nature and a strong welfare system are cited as factors as Nordic nations dominate the rankings.
Public data should not conflate sex and gender, review says
Author of government-ordered review says biological sex and gender have become distinct and should be recorded separately.
Bournemouth Echo
Areas where properties take the longest and shortest time to sell
According to Property Solvers' speed of sale tool, this is the average time it took to sell a property in the area over the last year.
Developer completes purchase of site for 164 new homes
Half of these homes will be affordable, comprising rented and shared ownership properties.
More than 30,000 illegal cigarettes seized in BCP during operation
The operation targeted 50 retail premises across the South West, using specially trained detection dogs.
6 pets at RSPCA Dorset who are searching for their forever homes
The RSPCA Ashley Heath Animal Centre in Ringwood and the West Dorset RSPCA branch in Dorchester have several pets looking for new homes
'What a rotten, gluttonous society we have created'
WE seem to read and hear of many people today who feel aggrieved and hard done by with seemingly no legal rights or anybody fighting their corner. I spoke to an elderly lady last week who told me that she will have to vacate her current home because the owner wants to sell up.
'20mph limits will be marvellous'
BCP's existing 20mph limits have already proved themselves a resounding success with, I understand an average casualty collision reduction of 40 per cent judged on data from the last ten years.
Village school near Wimborne praised by Ofsted inspectors
The school's values of love, truth and hope were said to be evident in the daily interactions.
Colour run at school sees students raise money for charity
The pupils, as well as ten staff members, ran a 1km course around the school field, trying to complete as many laps as possible in 25 minutes.
Surveillance stepped up after 'arson attack' at nature reserve
The fire was a "near miss" for the wildlife as the breeding season is about to begin.
11-year-old boy who smashed 5k world record wins senior Parkrun
Under Parkrun rules, Louis is now allowed to run solo and has taken full advantage of this.
Independent school rated 'outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted
It said the school was highly aspirational and said the curriculum was broad to ensure chances of obtaining qualifications are not narrowed.
Takeaway denies impersonating Environmental Health following damning rating
A TAKEAWAY has denied impersonating an officer from BCP Council's Environmental Heath team after it approached the Echo over its terrible food hygiene rating.
AFC Bournemouth player visits care home for football games
He connected with Pam, a keen football fan, and together they faced off against other residents and staff.
Four aspiring solicitors take the next step in their careers
Jshan Kumar, Florence Morrow and Brandon Gillard-Bunting have each taken on new positions within the company, while Philippa Rawlinson awaits her next seat.
Lighthouse welcomes students for work experience day
Only 17 could be accommodated for the full week-long work experience programme, prompting Lighthouse teams to organise a taster day for a further group of 15.
Biggest ever Discover Wimborne festival to take place
The festivities will include workshops, guided tours, live music, creative classes, yoga sessions, health and well-being events and themed restaurant events.
Singing group raises more than £2k for children's hospice
The venue was provided by Martin Jones, owner of The Factory Space, who also organised the event setup.
Council launches 18-week pre-employment programme
Opportunities are offered as part of the scheme, including apprenticeships, work experience, traineeships and supported internships.
Deli in Dorset town reaches UK final for prestigious awards
The deli, which opened five years ago, has been providing food and drink since it opened.
Business leaders gather for lunch with guest speaker in Bournemouth
Mr Bransome spoke about his experiences working for influential figures, detailing how these shaped his leadership style and helped him start his own business.
Museum announces new exhibition celebrating female artist
May excelled in fine needlework, creating designs, teaching courses, lecturing and writing extensively on the subject.
In The Dock: Woman assaulted three people while trying to steal from Co-op
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Popular Wetherspoon pub to close this weekend
A Wetherspoon pub will close down this month to make way for a new operator.
Neil Duncan-Jordan: 'I'm not interested in fame. I see myself as a shop steward'
How would a working class, trade unionist, son of a British Rail worker describe his first experience of being in the engine room of the UK?
Split opinions on proposed 20mph limit in Winton
THERE has been a split reaction to a proposed 20mph speed limit in an area of Bournemouth.
‘Bournemouth isn’t the violent place people say it is’
OFFICERS on ‘beach beat’, improved CCTV and police on public transport – How authorities are keeping BCP safe this summer.
Bournemouth hotelier plans to address issue 'impacting visitors'
Hotel group Travelodge is to address an issue that it says has been impacting visitors’ experiences.
Mother raises awareness of dangers of paracetamol after daughter's overdose
A mother is raising awareness of the dangers of paracetamol after she lost her daughter to an overdose.
'Significant' roadworks in Bournemouth to last until Autumn
A series of 'significant' roadworks are due to hit Bournemouth areas, lasting up until Autumn this year.
Victory for Dorset's resident Hollywood actor
ACTOR Edward Fox has said an agreement made by Network Rail will have an “enormous difference” to so many people’s lives.
Hunt for Bournemouth man who breached court order
A man is wanted for breaching bail over a previous domestic abuse offence.
Review: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a clear hit with all the family
The story continues to delight theatregoers of all ages - evident in the variety of those watching the touring show's opening night on Wednesday.
Outrage after group pictured around open fire on Bournemouth clifftop
Residents are outraged after four people were photographed standing around a fire on a clifftop.
Man on bail after 'sex talk with underage girl'
A MAN remains on police bail after he was arrested on suspicion of engaging in sexual communication with a child.
What does Bournemouth need? 'Art galleries, farmers market's and culture
The vision for Bournemouth's comeback includes art galleries, farmers markets, and a park and ride.
Model named and shamed for failing to pay thousands in tax
A BOURNEMOUTH model has been named as a deliberate tax defaulter and hit with a fine, the government has said.
Rubbish scattered across street following bin lorry fire
Rubbish was left strewn across the street after a fire started in the back of a bin lorry.
Man seen 'urinating' near playing fields in Ferndown
"Following enquiries by response officers and local officers, the individuals involved have been identified and spoken to."
Caravan detaches off back of tow car and crashes into other vehicle
A CARAVAN that broke off the towbar of the car pulling it crashed into another vehicle.
Reggae festival falls into liquidation and is cancelled this year
A POPULAR annual Dorset festival has gone into liquidation and future events have been cancelled.
Teenagers with knife reportedly assaulted boy in park
TEENAGERS in possession of a knife reportedly assaulted a boy in a park, and police are yet to find them.
Armed police swoop outside Tesco Express
ARMED police swooped outside a Tesco Express after a disturbance.
Former Formula One team and Sunseeker owner Eddie Jordan dies aged 76
FORMER Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan has died aged 76, his family have announced.
Partial solar eclipse to leave Brits awestruck this month — all to know
Here is everything you need to know about the partial solar eclipse that is to be visible over the UK this month.
Millions set for £1,400 pay rise from next month - what to know
The National Minimum Wage is the minimum amount an employer must pay per hour for most workers
Most expensive Queen Elizabeth II banknote set to sell for £90,000
The note dates back to March 21, 1953 and will go up for sale with an estimate between £60,000 and £90,000.
Government
Food Products (Market Regulation and Public Procurement) Bill
A Bill to make provision about the Groceries Code Adjudicator; to require coordination between the Groceries Code Adjudicator and the Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator; to make provision about public procurement in respect of British food products; to make provision about the labelling of food products; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
LIVE COVERAGE: Follow all the build-up ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix weekend
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix weekend.
The storylines to watch out for in F1 ACADEMY’s Shanghai season opener
The stage is set for what should be a closely contested campaign, as the third F1 ACADEMY season is about to kick-off in style.
Bearman reflects on 'clumsy mistakes' from Melbourne as he aims to bounce back in China
Ollie Bearman is hopeful of a smoother weekend at the Chinese Grand Prix after ‘clumsy mistakes’ in Australia put him on the back foot.
How to stream the Formula 1 2025 Chinese Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium
Formula 1 returns to action this weekend with the Chinese Grand Prix – and here’s all the information you need to follow the action live from Shanghai.
NEED TO KNOW: The most important facts, stats and trivia ahead of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix
It’s time for Round 2 of the 2025 Formula 1 season, with the Shanghai International Circuit set to host the Chinese Grand Prix following the event’s return to the calendar last year. Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and plenty more.
WEEKEND WARM-UP: McLaren look for another victory as the rookies seek to bounce back in China
Hamilton explains state of mind after ‘disastrous’ Australian GP as Leclerc warns Ferrari must not ‘overreact’
Lewis Hamilton has given an insight into how he is approaching this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix after what he branded a “disastrous” race on his Ferrari debut in Australia, while team mate Charles Leclerc has cautioned that the team must “not overreact” to their troubles last time out.
BETTING GUIDE: Who are the favourites as F1 heads to China for the first Sprint of the season?
Formula 1 jets off to the Far East this weekend after a chaotic season opener in Melbourne. But at such an early stage in the season, will it be advantage McLaren again or can Red Bull come back fighting in Shanghai? Here are what the odds tell us…
PADDOCK INSIDER: Will McLaren remain the team to beat in Shanghai – or can a rival team spoil their early-season party?
A few days after a cracker of an opening race of the season in Melbourne, the Formula 1 paddock reconvened 8,050km north in Shanghai for round two – and the anticipation for what could be the sport’s closest-ever season showed no signs of dissipating.
Alonso hails ‘best of the new generation’ Bortoleto as he explains how relationship as manager works
Fernando Alonso has heaped praise on prodigy Gabriel Bortoleto, labelling the reigning F2 champion the “best of the new generation”.
OBITUARY: Remembering Eddie Jordan, one of F1's most colourful characters
Was there ever a more colourful character to grace the F1 paddocks of the world than Edmund Patrick Jordan – universally known as Eejay – who has died at the age of 76 after a long and typically brave fight with cancer?
WATCH: Remembering the life and career of legendary F1 team boss Eddie Jordan
Thursday brought some sad news in the Formula 1 world when it was announced that Eddie Jordan had passed away aged 76 following a battle with cancer.
‘One of the all-time motorsport greats’ – F1 teams, drivers and former colleagues pay tribute to Eddie Jordan
Personalities across the Formula 1 and wider motorsport community have been paying tribute to Eddie Jordan, who passed away at the age of 76 on Thursday.
FIA Thursday press conference – China
The drivers face the press ahead of the 2025 Chinese Grand Prix weekend from the Shanghai international Circuit in China.
Iconic F1 team owner Eddie Jordan passes away aged 76
Eddie Jordan, the legendary F1 team owner, has passed away at the age of 76.
Verstappen admits Chinese GP weekend poses ‘a lot of unknowns’ as he assesses whether Red Bull can challenge McLaren
Max Verstappen believes that there are “a lot of unknowns” at play entering into the Chinese Grand Prix weekend, with the Dutchman also giving his take on whether Red Bull can potentially take the fight to McLaren.
Antonelli took ‘good boost of confidence’ from F1 debut as he gets set for ‘different’ challenge with first Sprint in China
Kimi Antonelli has taken a moment to reflect on his whirlwind Formula 1 debut at the Australian Grand Prix, after the Italian teenager impressively scored points at the first time of asking.
‘They’re classy guys’ – Hadjar reflects on ‘special moment’ with Anthony Hamilton and message from Lewis after Australian GP crash
Isack Hadjar has praised Lewis Hamilton and his father Anthony for being “classy guys” after both showed their support following his crash on the formation lap of the Australian Grand Prix, with the Frenchman calling Anthony Hamilton’s approach a “special moment”.
Sainz felt ‘more nervous than when I’m in the car’ as he opens up on vital strategist role at Australian GP
Carlos Sainz has shared some more insight into the “extra strategist” duties he carried out at the Australian Grand Prix, with the new Williams recruit aiding Alex Albon’s charge to fifth position.
Norris explains how he’s adapted to ‘difficult to drive’ McLaren as he expects ‘more competition’ from rivals in China
Lando Norris has opened up on how the McLaren remains “difficult to drive” despite his success last time out in Australia, with the Briton stating that he has now accepted that the team’s car does not suit his driving style.
Windows Central
Call of Duty dropped a new trailer for Season 3 with the focus back on fan-favorite characters
Call of Duty's latest trailer teases Verdansk 89 with fan-favorite characters Russell Adler and Frank Woods, along with clues for returning operators.
Microsoft just fixed this Windows 11 bug, but I bet you wish it hadn't
Microsoft just restored Copilot after a Windows 11 bug removed it. Now that it's back, the question remains — was it a bug or a feature?
This upcoming game is a love letter to 90s PSX horror, and it's coming to Windows PC
Phase Zero is styled after 90s-era horror games, with two survivors attempting to make it through a horrifying outbreak.
This new free-to-play Avatar strategy game is available on Windows PC via the Google Play launcher
Avatar Legends: Realms Collide is a free-to-play strategy game, and it's available on PC through the Google Play launcher.
Assassin's Creed Shadows release date: Launch time countdown, preloads, and when it comes out in your time zone
Ubisoft's latest Assassin's Creed game has arrived, and the launch of Shadows is imminent. Here's exactly when you'll be able to start playing.
How to watch Future Games Show: Spring Showcase 2025
The Future Games Show: Spring Showcase is on the way, so here's how you can watch along and check out updates on over 50 games.
Save $300 on Dell's amazing 27-inch, 360Hz, QD-OLED gaming monitor with this coupon code
My absolute favorite gaming monitor is currently hundreds of dollars off when you use this special code.
NVIDIA has cut the price of RTX 50 series graphics cards you can't buy anyway, and only in Europe
NVIDIA's still mostly out of stock RTX 50 series gets a small, but still welcome price cut in the UK and mainland Europe.
Is Assassin's Creed Shadows on Xbox Game Pass?
Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally here, but can you play it through Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service?
North American game workers form industry-wide union — "We're done playing"
North American video game workers have formed the first gaming industry-wide union for the U.S. and Canada in collaboration with the CWA.
The world's best gaming CPU is back in stock, and you don't have to overpay
A lot of people have been waiting for the 9800X3D to return to a reasonable price. I'm happy to report that time has come, with many retailers selling at $479.
This infographic revealing Xbox's massive gaming roadmap is daunting
Microsoft's gaming operation has finally begun hitting its stride with content, and this excellent graphic provides a stellar overview for what Xbox fans can expect.
Surface Laptop 7 sale: Save big on "the clamshell form factor perfected"
Microsoft's Surface Laptop 7 earned a perfect score in our review, and now it's on sale for $885. The deal slashes the cost of the thin-and-light laptop.
I found out Assassin's Creed Shadows doesn't let you upgrade or customize gear right away — but here's how to unlock it
Assassin's Creed Shadow is a massive action-RPG, which means a lot of gear to collect. You have to complete a specific quest to upgrade or customize it, though.
Intel Arc graphics driver update improves Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 performance — Boosting "up to 15% average FPS" on PC
Intel Arc "Game On" driver 32.0.101.6651 improves average framerates in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on B-Series "Battlemage" GPUs.
This tiny RTX 4060 Ti pre-built PC is now $400 cheaper
The ASUS G22CH is a compact gaming PC complete with an RTX 4060 Ti and Intel Core i7-14700F. You can now pick it up for less than you'd pay for individual parts.
Jack Black logged more than 100 hours in Minecraft while on set for the movie
In a new interview, Mojang's senior director Torfi Frans Ólafsson discussed the challenges of adapting Minecraft’s open-ended gameplay into a linear narrative while meeting the expectations of a multi-generational fanbase. Jack Black, cast as Steve, embraced the role with gusto, logging over 100 hours in Minecraft on Xbox during production.
Xbox's South of Midnight has gone gold ahead of launch
South of Midnight has gone gold, meaning the southern adventure from Xbox and Compulsion Games is now set to launch soon.
First look at the new 'glow-in-the-dark' Pac-Man Xbox controller
Here's a first look at the PAC-MAN Special Edition Wireless Controller which is available to purchase right now.
Hoping to land NVIDIA's RTX 5060? Rumors suggest it won't happen this month.
Although NVIDIA hasn't officially stated anything, many were expecting to see an RTX 5060 this week. New rumors suggest that won't happen until April and May.
Microsoft readies next Windows 11 feature drop with gaming, emoji, and lock screen updates
The latest Windows 11 Release Preview build gives us out first look at the next set of features rolling out soon.
College Football 25 now costs less than a single drink at a stadium
College Football 25 is now $9.99. With 134 teams, deep gameplay, and Dynasty Mode, it was one of 2024’s best sports games and is still an excellent game in 205.
"StarCraft was impossible to topple from its Korean throne" — Why an extra civ was added to Age of Empires 2 at the last minute
The Age of Conquerors expansion didn't initially include a Korean civ, but StarCraft's popularity at the time forced Microsoft into a rushed decision.
New game blending Valheim and Mount & Blade comes to Xbox later this year
Bellwright, a well-received survival and crafting game currently in early access on Steam, is officially coming to Xbox Series X|S later this year
How to install Qualcomm beta graphics drivers on a Snapdragon X PC — and why you should
Qualcomm's beta drivers for Snapdragon X PCs will unlock a significant performance gain, so here's how to get it.
Windows 11 File Explorer is about to get a speed boost
Windows 11 just improved File Explorer’s zip extraction speed, making it much faster to unzip large numbers of files. The change is in testing now among Windows Insiders.
Lenovo Legion Go S gaming handheld pre-orders are live for "SteamOS" models — I might break my loyalty to the Steam Deck
You can now pre-order the Lenovo Legion Go S with AMD Ryzen Z2 Go and Z1 Extreme chips for SteamOS and Windows 11.
Plex has to cave and raise its prices after a decade — act now and lock in for life before it happens
Plex has managed to avoid raising its prices for 10 years, but it can't hold out any longer. From April, Plex Pass will cost you more.
WWE 2K25 "MyRise" puts other fighting game single-player story modes to shame
WWE 2K25 has recently been released and as my first foray back into wrestling games in 20 years, its story mode has gripped me like no other fighting game has before.
Laffgaff
What color is the middle ring of the Olympic logo?
Black.
Persistent Dinosaur
What sort of dinosaur never gives up? A try-try-triceratops.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #25.12: GNOME 48 and GIMP 3.0 Released, Switching to IceWM, Ollama Commands and More Linux Stuff
Another milestone for It's FOSS. Thank you!