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Trump announces 25% tariffs on car imports to US
The US President says the tariffs on cars will come into effect on 2 April and car parts a month later.
Reeves squeezes benefits as 2025 growth forecast halved
The chancellor unveils defence spending boost and welfare changes in Spring Statement.
'They invited me - now they're attacking me': Signal chat journalist speaks to BBC
Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic's editor in chief, was mistakenly added to a chat of senior Trump officials. Now he's a political target.
Zelensky hopes US will 'stand strong' in face of Russian demands
The Ukrainian president was answering questions from a panel of European journalists in Paris.
Whisky barrel scam cons victims out of life savings
Investors were duped into ploughing millions of pounds into casks that were overpriced or did not exist.
'Mum was killed but her name protects other women'
Angela Crompton's daughter has been speaking to the BBC about her life and the campaign in her name.
Fears historic canal could start to run dry in days
The operators of a 225-year-old canal warn of an "urgent" water shortage without imminent rainfall.
Trump official visits mega-jail holding deported Venezuelans
The visit by the US Homeland Security secretary is seen as a show of support for the Salvadorean leader.
Next free speech fine may cost millions, universities told
The regulator has fined the University of Sussex £585,000 for failing to protect free speech on campus.
NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach after ransomware attack
Security failings by the Advanced Computer Software Group led to a cyberattack in 2022 that impacted NHS services.
Arrests after woman killed during police car chase
Two men, 18 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?
BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.
Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day?
The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed.
Anxiety over welfare cuts rises among Labour MPs
There is some unease in Labour's ranks over the planned savings to welfare in the Spring Statement.
Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game
A new video game has brought the 1957 disaster in Cumbria back into the spotlight.
The Papers: 'On the backs of the poor' and 'tax rise fears'
Reaction to the chancellor announcing billions in cuts and gloomy economic forecasts dominate the front pages.
Three sensitive messages from Yemen strike Signal chat unpacked and explained
We unpick excerpts from a group chat by high-ranking US security officials about an air strike on Yemen.
China's dream of becoming a football superpower lies in tatters
China has failed to qualify for the last five World Cups - and once again, their chances look unlikely.
US immigration officials arrest Turkish student amid crackdown
Tufts University in Massachusetts said that a doctoral student from Turkey's visa had been revoked.
China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Trump says
Trump also said he is willing to extend a 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found.
Prince William to appear on Clarkson's Farm
A camera crew followed William as he visited the next generation of Duchy tenant farmers.
Four US soldiers missing for two days in Lithuania
Lithuanian forces say search is ongoing after US Army finds vehicle submerged during drills near Belarus border.
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.
Jeremy Bowen: Zelensky is buoyant, but Europe will struggle to guarantee Ukraine's security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shares this thoughts on Europe's support and his country's resilience.
Why Rachel Reeves may have to raise UK taxes in October
The chancellor is on track to meet her own fiscal rules, so why is there talk of tax rises in the autumn?
Germany says it 'will not give in' as Trump announces 25% tariffs on all car imports
Major economies vow to retaliate, with China accusing Washington of violating international trade rules.
Five people injured in stabbing in Amsterdam, police say
Police say a suspect has been arrested but the motive remains unclear.
H&M to use digital clones of models in ads and social media
Some fear the move could mean less work for models, photographers and make-up artists.
Man who died from sepsis 'not treated urgently'
William Hewes died after his meningitis, caused by a meningococcal infection, developed into sepsis.
Thousands of jobs at risk as British Steel threatens closure
The company announces a consultation that could see the closure of two blast furnaces at Scunthorpe.
Baby Reindeer, Rivals and Claudia Winkleman among Bafta nominees
The Netflix series is up for eight awards, while ITV's Mr Bates vs The Post Office has six nominations.
BBC's Mark Lowen deported from Turkey after covering protests
Mark Lowen was covering the protests in Istanbul when he was arrested and later deported back to the UK, the BBC has said.
Fake £4m Xanax drug gang boss jailed
The gang, managed from Thailand, produced 11 million pills in the West Midlands to be sold online.
'They invited me - now they're attacking me': Signal chat journalist speaks to BBC
Speaking to the BBC’s Sarah Smith, The Atlantic's editor discusses the fallout of publishing the full Signal chat exchange among top officials.
'I have terminal cancer and lost my life savings to whisky barrel scammers'
Jay Evans was among hundreds duped into ploughing millions of pounds into casks that were overpriced or did not exist.
China's dream of becoming a football superpower lies in tatters
China has failed to qualify for the last five World Cups - and once again, their chances look unlikely.
Why have the wildfires in South Korea been so devastating?
Strong wind, dry land and pine trees are a dangerous combination for wildfires, experts say.
Easter egg costs soar by up to 50%, Which? says
The consumer group says many chocolate treats have shot up in price while several have been hit by "shrinkflation".
Minister sorry for pocket money example on benefits
Darren Jones apologises for the "tactless" comments after critics branded them "offensive" and "patronising".
New word for overwhelming cuteness added to dictionary
The Oxford English Dictionary has added new untranslatable words from South East Asia.
OnlyFans fined over user age-check information failings
The site - which is known for hosting explicit material - gave inaccurate information about age verification.
Swinney leads tributes to SNP minister McKelvie
Emotional parliamentarians shared their memories of McKelvie following her death at the age of 57.
Ask for Angela scheme was set up in my mum's memory - but more needs to be done
Angela Crompton's daughter has been speaking to the BBC about her life and the campaign in her name.
Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart join Avengers: Doomsday cast
The film is set for release in May 2026, with Robert Downey Jr already announced as playing Doctor Doom.
Bournemouth Echo
In The Dock: Man wrecked car outside Bournemouth train station
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Driving Change: Dorset’s transport plan discussed at collaborative conference
BUS routes, train times, and cycle lanes were among the topics discussed at an inaugural conference focused on transport in Dorset.
One of Bournemouth's oldest cottages up for sale
In 1912, the cottage was extended, adding a kitchen and bathroom.
Developer backs out of plans to knock down warehouses in bid for new homes
Plans to knock down warehouses on Christchurch Road and build nine houses in their place have been thrown out this week.
Plans to remove historic phone boxes across Dorset
MORE Dorset telephone kiosks are planned for removal - as their use has declined.
New football stand among latest planning proposals
IT’S KICK-OFF for Sturminster Newton Football Club.
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
'Lack of NHS dentists leaves us nowhere to go'
For years our NHS dentist whizzed around our mouths, took the check-up fee, never did any actual work and sent us on our way.
Residents warned that using unlicensed waste collectors could lead to prosecution
A warning has been issued that people risk prosecution if they use unlicensed waste collectors, as this can lead to fly-tipping.
Single mother to run London Marathon for charity 'close to her heart'
A single mother is set to run the London Marathon in 2025 for a charity 'close to her heart.'
Homebuilder offers Dorset buyers £20,000 to help with stamp duty
"In some cases, it could prove the difference between homebuyers going ahead with their planned purchase or deciding to put their home-moving dreams on hold."
New company to take over Dorset's only enterprise zone
"The new operating model promises a bright future for the park and prosperity for the whole of Dorset."
Garden centre raises more than £17,000 for charity
"Our team members have a personal connection to the charity and have benefited from its critical support, making this an important cause for our staff."
MP visits animal charity to celebrate 60 years of operation
The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss some of the challenges the charity faces, such as the impact of low welfare breeding on dogs and cats.
Easter activities at Mulligans Bournemouth: crazy golf, darts, and more
A Bournemouth miniature golf course fun zone is offering days of family friendly activities this easter.
Holiday park raises more than £60,000 for hospice
The funds have been raised by staff and holidaymakers through various activities such as abseiling, skydiving and event sponsorship.
Dorset school to reward students with gift vouchers
The funeral directors have provided five Amazon vouchers to be handed out at the end of each term.
Rural festival announces 2025 date and first acts
The Rustic Stomp will continue to feature a variety of musical styles, including roots blues, bluegrass and folk punk.
Two solicitors to become partners at Bournemouth law firm
The solicitors will be taking on more responsibility to grow the firm's litigation offering and are looking to recruit more talented lawyers to join their team.
Month-long food campaign set to launch in coastal town
A month-long food campaign is set to launch in Poole.
Westbourne gift shop in running for national award
The nomination comes at a time when online shopping is more popular than ever, yet Westbourne continues to draw shoppers who enjoy the in-person experience.
Council voices concern over 'unprecedented funding crisis'
"We have prioritised protecting essential local services and supporting the most vulnerable."
Care home spring fair raises more than £500 for charity
"Our residents particularly enjoyed the sounds of the Sing and Grin choir and we are so grateful to all the volunteers from Forest Holme that made it possible."
New RSV vaccine reduces hospital admissions by a third
This decrease is based on around 40 per cent of eligible older people taking the vaccine this winter.
Tributes paid to 'beloved father' and 'local legend'
Tributes have been paid to a 'beloved father' and 'local legend' Steve Gaze after he passed away earlier this month.
Masked youths in hazmat suits burnt holes in car and poured ‘toxic liquid’ on drive
FOUR masked youths in hazmat suits reportedly burnt holes into a car and poured a ‘toxic liquid’ over a driveway in Poole.
Beach murderer to be sentenced after stabbing women on seafront
A MAN convicted of murder and attempted murder is due to be sentenced after stabbing two women on the seafront.
Best friends to open 'dream' new gym in Bournemouth
TWO best friends have made their dream a reality by purchasing and rebranding a gym to create a new fitness space for people in Bournemouth.
Nurse ticketed after pulling over to help injured man
A nurse was ticketed after she pulled her car over to help an injured man in Mudeford.
Schools rewarding pupils with iPads, bikes and pizza for good attendance
Schools are offering rewards to children such as iPads and pizza to boost attendance, a report has suggested.
LIVE: Marine police unit searching pond in murder probe after body found
Latest on Bournemouth murder investigation after man's body found in pond
Lane closed on A31 due to 'multi-vehicle' crash
One lane closed on A31 eastbound near Ringwood after a multi-vehicle collision.
Income from new tax rate for Dorset second homes 'about £8m' this year
The new charges for second homes, effectively doubling the council tax paid, come into effect on April 1.
Power outage affects dozens of homes in parts of Poole
A power outage is affecting areas of Poole this afternoon.
When is Easter 2025? Key dates for the bank holiday weekend
Easter is celebrated in spring but can fall on different dates - here is when Easter is taking place in 2025.
Two miles of disused railway line be dedicated as public footpath
A two-mile section of the former Salisbury to Wimborne railway line will be transformed into a public footpath.
Vandal caused over £21k of damage after smashing stores on high street
A VANDAL caused more than £21,000 of damage after going on a smashing-spree in Winton.
Sandbanks sinkhole is on National Trust land, says council
A sinkhole that appeared in Sandbanks a few days ago is located right on the edge of land owned by the National Trust.
‘Careless and inconsiderate’ driver seriously injured woman in crash
A ‘CARELESS and inconsiderate’ driver seriously injured a woman during a crash in Poole.
New jobs pathway to help prevent homelessness in BCP
The initiative is part of Prince William's nationwide Homewards scheme, launched in 2023, aimed at preventing homelessness.
Man released on bail as murder investigation continues
A man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on police bail.
Students prepare for 'alien invasion' in paramedic training exercise
The nursing students treated a range of injuries including fractured bones, crush injuries and catastrophic haemorrhages.
Free picnic event to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
FORDINGBRIDGE Town Council is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a picnic.
UK State Pension age is going up next year - check if you are affected
The State Pension age is going up from 66 to 67 next year, as part of changes for anyone born between April 6, 1960 and April 5, 1977
'Do not drink': Coca-Cola recalls drinks in the UK due to safety risks
Recalled Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Sprite Zero, Appletiser and Diet Coke drinks are due to expire in the next couple of months
Female-empowered musical featuring West End cast made by Ringwood writer
Ringwood-born Lydia said: "We wrote it during the pandemic, we were trying to create something that’s completely free and accessible to anyone.
Three quarters of Brits will swear loyalty to a company – after being given a gift
Three quarters of Brits will swear loyalty to a company – after being given a free gift.
Government
Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) Bill
A Bill to make provision about the teaching and promotion of the Cornish language in educational institutions; to make provision about the recognition of the Cornish language and Cornish heritage; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
LIVESTREAM: Watch all the Round 11 action from the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship at the Lusail International Circuit
It’s time for the penultimate race from Event 3 of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship at the Lusail International Circuit, with the drivers preparing to battle it out at the home of the Qatar Grand Prix.
LIVESTREAM: Watch the action from Qualifying for Round 12 of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship
After a thrilling campaign so far, the third and final event of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship is about to conclude, with the title-deciding Round 12 seeing the drivers race at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit.
From rookie rage to an ‘outstanding’ all-rounder – Tsunoda’s rollercoaster ride to a Red Bull seat
Yuki Tsunoda will finally get the chance to show what he can do in Red Bull Racing machinery at the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix, with team chiefs calling on the 24-year-old – who had been overlooked in the past – to replace the struggling Liam Lawson. But how exactly did he get to this point? F1.com charts the ups, downs and everything in between from Tsunoda’s Formula 1 journey so far…
‘We have a duty of care to protect and develop Liam’ – Horner opens up on decision to replace Lawson at Red Bull
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has opened up on the reasoning behind the decision to replace Liam Lawson at the team after two races, with the Team Principal stating that the squad “have a duty of care to protect and develop” the New Zealander.
Jarno Opmeer and Bari Broumand take victory in Rounds 10 and 11 of F1 Sim Racing World Championship
Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing driver Jarno Opmeer made it back-to-back victories by winning Round 10 of the 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship on Wednesday, while Ferrari HP Esports Team’s Bari Broumand triumphed during Round 11 ahead of Thursday’s title decider.
ANALYSIS: Why Red Bull decided swift action was needed as Tsunoda is promoted in place of Lawson
Red Bull decided to take swift action after Liam Lawson’s difficult start to the 2025 campaign, demoting him to Racing Bulls and promoting Yuki Tsunoda to the senior team alongside reigning world champion Max Verstappen. F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto explains why…
Tsunoda to replace Lawson at Red Bull from Japanese GP as New Zealander drops down to Racing Bulls
Red Bull have announced that Yuki Tsunoda will race for the main squad from the Japanese Grand Prix onwards, with the 24-year-old getting the nod to replace Liam Lawson following a difficult opening two races for the New Zealander.
Windows Central
Can I play Atomfall on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?
The Fallout and STALKER-esque Atomfall is launching, but can you play it on Steam Deck and other gaming handhelds?
The Thing comes to Xbox Cloud Gaming's "Stream Your Own Game" library alongside other new arrivals
The Thing: Remastered and more games are joining Xbox Cloud Gaming's "Stream Your Own Game" library, while other features roll out.
Microsoft has killed "several" data center projects in the U.S. and Europe, according to reports — Microsoft responds (Updated)
Bloomberg is reporting that Microsoft is reducing its data center footprint globally, citing oversupply.
Over one billion users will get a new Microsoft user experience, and it has a dark mode
Microsoft is rolling out a new account sign in experience to over one billion users over the next month. The new experience has a modernized design and is optimized to be used without a password.
Atomfall reviews and Metacritic scores are in: Here's a roundup of what everyone's saying about this new Game Pass survival game
Rebellion's new open-world survival game Atomfall is here, but is the Game Pass title as good as we hoped it'd be? Here's what reviews say.
Obsidian's classic Baldur's Gate successor 'Pillars of Eternity' is getting a surprise turn-based mode later this year, alongside other updates
Obsidian Entertainment has just released a new patch for Pillars of Eternity and announced it will add a new turn-based combat mode for the game later this year.
Minecraft testing new flat world presets and a better way to locate your friends in-game
Mojang Studios is testing a variety of new features for a future Minecraft update, including presets for creating flat worlds and a better way to find your friends.
Xbox Game Pass will give you more benefits in free-to-play games like Heroes of the Storm
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass will soon be offering more benefits for free-to-play games like Call of Duty: Warzone.
Everything we know about the return of Verdansk to Call of Duty: Warzone
Call of Duty dips into the nostalgia bucket to bring back the original Warzone map: Verdansk. Here's what we know about its arrival at the launch of Season 3 in April.
Assassin's Creed Shadows crosses 3 million players just a week after launch
Assassin's Creed Shadows crosses 3 million players since launch, cementing its place as the second most-played game in the franchise so far.
Backbone launches Xbox version of its popular mobile controller — it's green!
One of the top mobile controllers, the Backbone One, just got an Xbox makeover with this Xbox Edition translucent green.
Microsoft Office apps are about to get a speed boost
Microsoft is rolling out a new Startup Boost for Office apps to improve speed. Word gets the feature first, with more apps to follow in the near future.
You should be worried about NVIDIA’s launch strategy for its most popular GPUs. Here's why.
NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti launches in April at the same time as reviews go live. Will it be another disaster, or is NVIDIA extra confident this time around?
How to easily create an unattended answer file for Windows 11
On Windows 11, you can create an answer file with all the configuration settings to perform a fully automated installation of Windows 11, and in this guide, I'll explain the steps to complete this process.
This new gaming handheld could be perfect for Xbox Cloud and more reasonably priced than my current go-to
For $199, the The abxylute One Pro cloud-based gaming handheld looks like a killer option for those who want fast but light gaming at home.
Bill Gates says "AI will replace humans for most things" — Rendering doctors and tutors obsolete within a decade
In a recent interview, Microsoft's co-founder Bill Gates claimed that AI would replace doctors and teachers within the next 10 years.
I love ChatGPT-4o's unhinged image-generation capabilities — but I'm afraid imminent censorship by OpenAI lurks on the horizon
OpenAI was seemingly lenient with censorship on its GPT-4o image generation tool, but this might not be permanent.
Laffgaff
Phobos is the largest moon of which planet?
Mars.
Nine Rackets
Why did the man decide to buy nine rackets? Because tennis too many.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #25.13: Kernel 6.14, Zorin 17.3, EU OS, apt Guide and More Linux Stuff
GNU minus Linux?