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Reeves to make new welfare cuts in Spring Statement
The chancellor will warn of a "changing world" as she sets out the latest plans for the economy.
Harry leaves African charity he co-founded
The Duke of Sussex says he and the prince of Lesotho left Sentebale amid a row between the trustees and the chair of its board.
Sussex university fined £585k in free speech row
The university is fined by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech.
JD Vance will join wife on Greenland trip amid backlash
Greenland's leaders have criticised planned visits by US officials after Trump's threats to annex the island.
Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea
The two sides struck separate deals with the US after three days of talks in Saudi Arabia.
Trump and intelligence chiefs play down Signal group chat leak
President Trump also defended his national security team after a reporter was added to their message thread.
Trump has blown up the world order - and left Europe's leaders scrabbling
This is the gravest crisis for Western security since the end of World War Two. So which nations will step forward as the new world order emerges?
'We panicked when we realised viewers see everything' - Stacey and Joe on their new show
The TV couple are opening up their home and their lives in a new reality series for BBC One.
Government concerns over assisted dying timeline
The Labour MP bringing the bill says she is "disappointed" to be proposing pushing the implementation deadline to 2029.
Sarah Everard's family calls for harsher sentences
The Justice for Victims group is calling for perpetrators of violent crimes to be jailed for longer.
At least 18 dead in 'worst wildfires' in South Korea's history
The wildfires are threatening cultural sites and "rewriting the record books", according to authorities.
How an old school photo helped reunite childhood sweethearts after 85 years
Jim Dougal and Betty Davidson met again after attempts to trace everyone in a 1930s school photo.
The Papers: 'Grim spring outlook' and Reeves warned 'not to shift blame'
The chancellor's Spring Statement amid a bleak economic outlook for the UK leads the newspaper headlines.
'It shouldn't happen again' - Americans react to Signal group chat leak
The White House has confirmed a journalist was inadvertently added to a chat where national security officials discussed a military strike.
The long, slow road to a ceasefire, with no guarantee of success
The agreement comes after days of talks with the US in Saudi Arabia.
Apology over delay to maternity report publication
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) report - published nine months after inspection - finds multiple breaches.
'I was afraid for my life' - at the scene of attack on Palestinian Oscar winner
The Palestinian Oscar winner's West Bank home was attacked by Israeli settlers. Ballal's co-director says his acclaim "does not help us on the ground".
Thousands turn out for Turkey protests after more than 1,400 arrests
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says protesters want to turn the country into a "place of chaos".
Laurence Fox charged over Narinder Kaur upskirting image
Actor will face court in April after sharing an intimate image of the broadcaster on social media.
Spider-Man and Harry Potter producers to make next Bond
Amy Pascal and David Heyman have been described as "two of the most accomplished" producers around.
At a glance: Key points from the chancellor's statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled her plans for the UK economy in the House of Commons.
Three ways today's announcement could affect you and your money
While the Spring Statement focusses on the wider UK economy, it could have implications for your money.
Reeves squeezes benefits as 2025 growth forecast halved
The chancellor unveils defence spending boost and welfare changes in Spring Statement.
Watch: What to know about the Spring Statement... in 58 seconds
Henry Zeffman explains what you need to know about the Spring Statement.
Why leaving his own charity will matter so much to Prince Harry
The prince's exit from Sentebale after an internal row has echoes of his decision to step back as a royal.
University of Sussex fined £585k in transgender free speech row
The university is fined by the higher education regulator for failing to uphold freedom of speech.
Brazil's Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges, court rules
Brazil's top court has ruled that there is enough evidence to warrant that Jair Bolsonaro be put on trial.
Prison governor had fling with drug dealer inmate, court hears
When police raided her home they found a toothbrush with inmate Anthony Saunderson's DNA on it.
'This is a nightmare': 23andMe customers struggle to delete sensitive data
Multiple users said they had problems after the DNA-testing firm filed for bankruptcy protection.
JD Vance will join wife Usha in Greenland but trip scaled back
Greenland's leaders have criticised planned visits by US officials after Trump's threats to annex the island.
All families set to return home after Surrey sinkhole
Surrey County Council says it still does not know what caused the sinkhole to open up.
Malcolm in the Middle's brother recast for revival
Erik Per Sullivan, who played Malcolm's younger brother Dewey, will not return to the show.
Lauren Laverne: I have a 'new fearlessness' after cancer
"I mean, what's life going to throw at me that's worse than that?" the TV and radio presenter asks.
Russia says sanctions must be lifted before Ukraine maritime ceasefire can start
Moscow and Kyiv appear at odds over when and how the US-brokered deal will come into effect.
How an old school photo helped reunite childhood sweethearts after 85 years
Jim Dougal and Betty Davidson met again after attempts to trace everyone in a 1930s school photo.
Trump has blown up the world order - and left Europe's leaders scrabbling
This is the gravest crisis for Western security since the end of World War Two. So which nations will step forward as the new world order emerges?
The row that rocked K-pop: NewJeans tell BBC why they spoke out
NewJeans talk to the BBC in their first interview since a court blocked their attempt to leave their record label.
'We panicked when we realised viewers see everything' - Stacey Solomon on new show
The TV couple are opening up their home and their lives in a new reality series for BBC One.
'It shouldn't happen again' - Americans react to Signal group chat leak
The White House has confirmed a journalist was inadvertently added to a chat where national security officials discussed a military strike.
Local elections 2025: Is there an election in my area?
Find out whether there is an election near you on 1 May using our postcode lookup tool.
FKA twigs blames her team for late tour cancellation
The Cellophane singer says her production team failed to sort her US visa paperwork in time.
Sarah Everard's family calls for harsher sentences
The Justice for Victims group is calling for perpetrators of violent crimes to be jailed for longer.
Baby deaths trust claimed £2m 'good care' payments
An NHS trust criticised over a baby's death claimed money for providing good care, the BBC can reveal.
Watch: Historic Buddhist temple burns in South Korea wildfires
The wildfires in the country have left dozens dead and caused thousands to evacuate.
Sudanese army recaptures Khartoum airport from civil war rivals
The army appears to be on the verge of retaking the whole of the capital two years after the war began.
Bournemouth Echo
BCP Council will be 'a snail-like council, in the slow lane for powers and money'
Tom Hayes MP has criticised the BCP Council's decision to join the Heart of Wessex, urging them to become a strategic authority.
Vikki Slade backs new calls to fix the SEND education crisis
VIKKI Slade MP has backed her party’s plan to improve education for children with special educational needs.
Plans for massive wind turbine revealed
ONE of Dorset’s first, and most prominent wind turbines, could be replaced with a larger structure, doubling the tower height and quadrupling the amount of power generated.
Dorset victims of crime to receive five years of support
The help is personalised, with trained staff ready to listen compassionately and assist victims in finding ways to cope and feel safer.
Company that uses drones to scatter ashes expands into US
Through this new partnership, families in the US will have access to the same service that has made Aerial Ashes a "trusted name in the UK," the company said.
'What's happened to all the lovely spring flowers?'
Whatever is happening to the Poole and Bournemouth area?
Plans announced to commemorate 80th anniversary of VE Day
A sequence of events will occur throughout the day, starting at 9am with a proclamation by the town crier in Wimborne Minster Town Square.
Free swimming sessions for pregnant women to be launched
If eligible, they can attend free public swimming sessions at selected centres from the twelfth week of pregnancy until two weeks after their due date.
Water firm announced as official water provider for Bournemouth 7s
To celebrate the partnership, Bournemouth Water is giving away 20 pairs of free VIP Sunday tickets for its customers to attend the festival on Sunday, May 25.
Chamber's plea to Chancellor ahead of Spring Statement
This comes as many Dorset businesses feel "bruised" by economic policies, including the employer NI increase and new employment legislation.
'Beautiful' £1.5m music and arts hub opens in the New Forest
Coda also runs a range of workshops, courses and classes, and has therapy and wellbeing programmes.
Dorset street lights could be dimmed as part of council review
"Town and parish councils will also be empowered to fund bespoke streetlights for their communities."
Poole-based care home ranked among top 20 in the south west
"It means the absolute world to us to see the care, love and dedication our teams put in every single day being recognised in this way."
Irish pop star to perform in Bournemouth as part of UK tour
The tour follows the release of his second album, Little Dreaming, which will be available from Friday, July 11.
Four-year-old boy raises more than £300 for Comic Relief
Austin was also encouraged by video messages from fitness coach Joe Wicks and former football manager Harry Redknapp.
Bournemouth clean-up to see bar staff don ski suits
This initiative sees businesses and residents unite to tidy up the town, just in time for Easter.
The Wombats announce Bournemouth date for UK tour
The Wombats have announced a December UK tour, including a Bournemouth date.
'The Sound of Music' to be staged at Tivoli Theatre
The production will feature classic songs from the beloved 1965 film including "Do Re Mi", "Edelweiss" and "The Sound of Music".
Wimborne given £30,000 to begin Town of Culture events
Next year, Wimborne will deliver a programme of cultural and community events.
Free cooking classes to help people 'shop, cook and eat better'
The course aims to provide participants with practical cooking skills, as well as knowledge on portion control and healthier ingredients.
Charities given £149,000 funding boost to help those in need
The next round of applications for the neighbourhood fund opens in November.
Chance to win prizes worth £40 by supporting independent shop
All you need to do is grab a card from Haberdasherdo and get a box stamped each time you visit.
Free open day at railway station with ten model layouts
For those who prefer full-size trains, there will be steam and diesel locomotives, a rebuilt signal box and a guided tour of the station.
Award-winning play about music and dementia coming to Poole
The story follows Jane and Arthur's 50-year relationship, bound by their shared love of Frank Sinatra's music.
Comedian to return to Dorset theatre with new tour
The Mowlem Theatre has said there is likely to be swearing and adult content, with the show only open to those aged over 14.
School that caters for pupils with 'disrupted education' praised by Ofsted
Inspectors also praised the development of pupils’ reading skills, which helps with their learning.
School announces ban on smartphones in Year 7 from September
By introducing this change, the school hopes to foster a healthier environment for Year 7 students as they transition into secondary school.
Woman who went on graffiti tagging spree in Salisbury admits 19 charges
A woman who pleaded guilty to graffitiing more than a dozen buildings in Salisbury on Sunday has been remanded into custody
New health and wellness shop opens in Southbourne high street
New health shop, Wholistic Roots, has opened its doors in Southbourne Grove, with aims to help the general public with their health.
Bournemouth woman to open 'very relaxed and welcoming' cafe
A BOURNEMOUTH woman is set to open her long-awaited café in Bournemouth.
Murder arrest after body found in a pond
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a pond in Bournemouth.
Motorist blocked police speed camera van and called officer a 'jobsworth'
A motorist who blocked a police speed camera van and then called the officer inside it a 'jobsworth' must pay him £150 compensation.
Knoll House Hotel revamp plans rejected on appeal
A £65 million pound redevelopment of the Knoll House Hotel site at Studland, turned down by Dorset Council, has now also been rejected by a planning inspector.
Land train, beach huts and parts of promenade to remain shut after landslides
LAND trains, a cliff lift, and parts of Bournemouth beach promenade are to remain closed this summer after two large landslides.
Spring statement 2025: Changes to benefits, defence and home-building announced
This year's Spring Statement has changes to DWP benefits, defence and home-building, but some of the rumours failed to materialise
Public join "largest peaceful protest seen in BCP" to combat harbour pollution
Around 150 members of the public gathered together for a peaceful protest regarding pollution at Christchurch Harbour.
Councillors vote to consult public on creation of new parish councils
Councillors have voted to consult Bournemouth and Poole residents on proposals to set up new town and parish councils.
Dorset balloon festival to return for summer 2025
A Dorset balloon festival is due to return to Dorset this summer, promising memories that 'will last you a lifetime'.
'I've loved every minute': Firefighter retires after 41 years
A farewell ceremony has been held for a firefighter who has retired after 41 years of service.
Tank with 'Z' on display at Dorset museum's Ukraine exhibition
The display will provide visitors with the chance to see the fighting vehicles used by both sides during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Bobby's to create 'diverse retail environment' in town centre
"These affordable retail pods with flexible terms are exactly what independent businesses need."
Police crack down on valuables left in cars to prevent future thefts
Police are cracking down on members of the public leaving valuables in their cars across New Forest car parks.
Couple of 69 years urge others to 'keep finding new ways of falling in love'
A couple of 69 years have urged others to 'keep finding new ways of falling in love' as they celebrate their anniversary.
Arsonists caused £30k damage to barn after lighting seven fires in one night
ARSONISTS caused over £30,000 of damage to a barn after setting seven fires in one night.
More than £1,000 of beauty products stolen from Brockenhurst store
A CCTV appeal has been launched after £1,000 worth of beauty products were stolen from a store in Brockenhurst.
Examples of unacceptable damage on a passport and when to replace yours
A passport becomes invalid if it is damaged beyond repair, so it is important to keep it in order. Here are examples of what is considered damaged.
DWP may pay up to £737 a month for free if you have one these 87 conditions
Anyone with a muscle and joint condition is being urged to check if they may be eligible for financial support from the Government.
Obstruction in the road causing long delays
'Severe delays' due to an obstruction on a main road in Christchurch
Burglar stole cameras from photo studio before fleeing on bicycle
A BURGLAR stole cameras from a photo studio in Bournemouth before fleeing the scene on a bicycle.
Solar panels installed at community centre thanks to grant
This means that less money will need to be spent on energy costs and can instead be put into community activities and services.
Scheme to help families now available across Dorset county
It is based on the concept of 'whole family working', which means getting the entire family involved to ensure better outcomes for children.
Ryanair announces three new routes from Bournemouth Airport
This will be made possible by the two Bournemouth-based aircraft which represent a local investment of $200 million.
Government
Arm's-Length Bodies (Accountability to Parliament) Bill
A Bill to make provision for Arm’s-Length Bodies to be directly accountable to Parliament.
Regulators (Growth Objective) Bill
A Bill to provide for the inclusion of economic growth as an objective for certain statutory regulators; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
LIVESTREAM: Watch all the Round 9 action from the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
The action continues at Round 9 of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship, with the drivers about to face the challenge of racing at the iconic Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit.
LIVESTREAM: Catch the action from Qualifying for Round 11 of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship
A jam-packed schedule at the third and final event of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship sees the action move swiftly onto Round 11, with the teams and drivers turning their attentions to Qatar’s Lusail International Circuit.
EA Sports reveal first look at F1 25 as updates and bonus content for Iconic Edition announced
EA Sports have given fans a thrilling first look at F1 25 – the official game of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship – ahead of its release on May 30, with several updates announced along with bonus content for F1 25 Iconic Edition players.
BEYOND THE GRID: Pierre Gasly on trusting the Alpine process, his ambitious victory target and life outside F1
Pierre Gasly has just embarked on his third season at Alpine, and his eighth full term in F1, with the Frenchman hungrier than ever to win races and fight for championship glory – as he emphasises on this week’s episode of Beyond The Grid.
PALMER: Why has Lawson struggled at Red Bull – and should they swap him for Tsunoda?
Liam Lawson’s Red Bull career hangs in the balance after just two Grand Prix weekends with the team, with reports suggesting the Red Bull hierarchy are already pondering whether to oust him in favour of Yuki Tsunoda as soon as the Japanese Grand Prix.
Crypto.com Overtake of the Month – Vote for Your Favourite Move Now!
Judged by both fans and an expert panel, the Crypto.com Overtake of the Month Award celebrates the drivers that dare to perform the most challenging and courageous overtake manoeuvres during a race.
Bortoleto ‘not proud’ of Lap 1 spin in China as Hulkenberg rues impact of early damage on ‘very tricky’ day
It was a tough day for Kick Sauber at the Chinese Grand Prix, with Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg both suffering early incidents that hampered their races en route to P14 and P15 respectively.
LIVESTREAM: Watch all the action from Round 10 of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship as the drivers tackle Interlagos
The action continues at Round 10 of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship, as the drivers prepare to go racing around Brazil’s Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace.
THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 quiz questions on the Chinese Grand Prix and the latest F1 news
Were you paying attention to all the action across the Shanghai Sprint weekend?
Alonso thankful to avoid ‘massive crash’ after ‘super scary’ brake failure that ended his race in China
Fernando Alonso has explained the “super scary” brake failure that forced him to retire from the Chinese Grand Prix, with the two-time World Champion thankful to have avoided a potentially “massive crash” due to the issue.
LIVESTREAM: Watch the action from Qualifying for Round 10 of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship
It’s all go at the third and final event of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship, with the teams and drivers gearing up to race at Brazil’s Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace for Round 10.
Opmeer claims victory as F1 Sim Racing World Championship continues in Mexico City
Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing driver Jarno Opmeer emerged victorious as the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship continued at Mexico City’s Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on Tuesday night.
Windows Central
Is The First Berserker: Khazan on Xbox Game Pass?
NEXON's new The First Berserker: Khan Soulslike ARPG is here, but is it on Xbox Game Pass? Here's the scoop.
Grab these must-play games at killer deal prices during the CDKeys Spring Festival
Several fantastic must-play games are on sale thanks to the CDKeys Spring Festival, so take advantage of the discounts.
UGreen drops a stunning Genshin Impact collection of charging accessories AND it's all on sale
UGreen has launched an exciting new collection of charging accessories inspired by Genshin Impact, featuring designs based on the character Kinich. The lineup includes a 65W GaN fast charger, a 20,000mAh power bank, a foldable wireless charging station, and a braided USB-C cable.
Dell revives Alienware Area-51 with powerful new gaming PCs
Alienware’s Area-51 desktop and laptops pack RTX 5000 GPUs and Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs. You can order the new gaming PCs starting today!
The First Berserker: Khazan review and Metacritic score roundup — this stylish Soulslike sounds like a must-play action RPG
NEXON's new Soulslike ARPG The First Berserker: Khazan is finally here, and the reviews and Metacritic scores for it are promising.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 gets one more delay, now launching in October
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 has been delayed once more, with the game now slated to launch in October 2025.
Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Xbox Game Pass?
The upcoming RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 looks to be one of 2025's best games, but is it coming to Game Pass?
Intel's new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, will deliver a keynote speech to enterprise audiences at Vision 2025 — Streamed live on YouTube
Lip-Bu Tan prepares an opening keynote as the new Intel CEO, while his predecessor, Pat Gelsinger, wishes him well.
The Razer Viper V2 Pro, one of the best lightweight gaming mice, is now on sale for less than $90
There is a big 43% discount sale happening right for the high-end Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse, courtesy of Amazon.
I played Shadow of the Road — This crazy turn-based CRPG mixes Onimusha and Baldur’s Gate 3, and I'm all for it
I got a sneak peek at an Alpha build of Shadow of the Road and have to say, it's looking very promising.
Monster Hunter Wilds' Title Update 1 Showcase reveals new monsters, Gathering Hub, launch date, and the return of a fan-favorite monster in the future
Capcom has shown off new gameplay footage for Monster Hunter Wilds' 1st Title Update. This footage includes a new look at new monsters, a Gathering Hub, and a teaser of what's to come for the 2nd Title Update.
Activision user research workers form union under Microsoft
The Activision user research team has unionized, with Microsoft voluntarily recognizing the union.
Google says its latest reasoning model is its "most intelligent" — but Microsoft's CEO claims Google already fumbled its AI opportunity
Google just unveiled Gemini 2.5, its most advanced AI model yet. The company claims Gemini 2.5 Pro outperforms OpenAI’s latest models in key benchmarks.
Microsoft’s smaller Surface Pro appears in certification database ahead of rumored launch this spring
The rumored 12-inch Surface Pro is all but official as the device begins appearing in certification databases ahead of official unveiling, likely next month.
'World of Warcraft' is having a quiet renaissance right now, but there's still a big problem
World of Warcraft's Season 2 "Undermine" patch is absolutely fantastic, but is it enough to achieve real growth?
ChatGPT’s new image-generation tool is impressive; it can finally create a glass of wine filled to the brim — but it struggles with blank white images and appears to discriminate against 'sexy women'
OpenAI recently shipped a major update to ChatGPT, adding image-generation capabilities, making it better at text rendering, prompt-following, and features smarter use of context.
Was Windows Mixed Reality as bad as I remember? I look back at the failed VR platform that was ahead of its time.
Windows Mixed Reality didn't make it to its 10th anniversary, but it made a significant splash in the VR world during its limited run.
My favorite Microsoft Edge feature just got an AI upgrade — is this the best way to use Copilot on Windows 11?
Copilot within the Microsoft Edge Sidebar can now show previous conversations. It also supports the new Think Deeper feature, which rolled out to Copilot on Android recently.
I tested the new Luminkey Magger68 HE — A standout 65% hall effect keyboard for practically anyone
Luminkey's Magger68 HE is a 65% keyboard with a striking design and hall effect switches.
OpenAI says an excessive dependency on ChatGPT can lead to loneliness and a "loss of confidence" in decision-making
A new study by OpenAI and MIT suggests that dependency on ChatGPT can be problematic, leading to a loss of agency and confidence.
Nobel laureate claims "AI will not be conscious" and shouldn't be considered intelligent — Until it develops its own ideas
Nobel prize winner Sir Roger Penrose asserts that AI cannot achieve consciousness, according to Gödel's "Incompleteness Theorem."
Laffgaff
Frank Weatherman was the last ever inmate to leave what prison?
Alcatraz.
Lanw Maintenance Job
I got fired from my lawn maintenance job. Guess I just wasn't cutting it.