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Single parents hit hardest by 'awful April' bill rises
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
My daughter was bitten by an XL bully. I met an owner to ask why they'd have one
Matt's daughter was attacked by an XL bully - he agreed to meet an owner to find out why anyone would want one.
NHS billions wasted as bipolar patients left 'forgotten and failed'
Exclusive data shows how neglect of this common mental health condition costs the UK nearly £10bn a year.
Le Pen attacks ban from running for public office as 'political decision'
The far-right National Rally leader's sentence jeopardises her chances of running for president in 2027.
BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar's quake
Myanmar's military government says at least 2,000 people were killed in last week's 7.7 magnitude quake.
Virginia Giuffre in hospital after 'serious' car accident
A spokesperson tells the BBC Ms Giuffre "greatly appreciates the support and well wishes people are sending".
'It's weird' - Nasa's Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth
The duo's eight-day mission became a nine-month space odyssey after their Boeing Starliner had technical problems.
US says law applies to 'all parties' in Gaza
The deaths of 15 people including paramedics in a convoy have been blamed on Israel's military.
Minister warns of risk from foreign donors
Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali is planning measures to protect against foreign political interference.
Roof ripped off home as severe storms and tornadoes hit central US
Several states have been hit with heavy rain, hail and damaging winds, with storms expected to continue in some areas through Thursday.
The Papers: l 'Le Pen rails against ban' and 'Trump's tariffs to hit UK'
A mixture of headlines dominate the front pages of UK papers on Tuesday.
'Je suis Marine': European rightwingers react to Le Pen ban
European rightwingers react to the French far-right politician being banned from running for public office.
'Perfect explosive mixture' was flagged years before fatal water plant blast
BBC West investigations uncover reports expressing serious concerns about parts of a site where four people died.
'Spaghetti growing on trees' - are we too wary of an April Fools prank?
Humorous headlines once flooded the papers on 1 April. Experts explain why it does not happen today.
Has the government really 'returned' 24,000 people?
Sir Keir Starmer has claimed more than 24,000 people have been returned since Labour came to power.
'My Indian mum was willing to lose everything to support my trans identity'
A transgender woman who became the first to legally marry in India's Tamil Nadu state speaks of her mother's unwavering support.
UK-Gambian student targeted by Trump leaves the US
British citizen Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.
Birmingham declares major incident over bin strike
Council leader John Cotton says it is over public health concerns, but union bosses condemn the move.
Underwater camera set up to film Loch Ness Monster in 1970s discovered
No sign of the famous monster was found on the camera that had been in Loch Ness for 55 years.
UK expects to be hit by Trump tariffs, No 10 says
Downing Street does not rule out retaliating if new tariffs are imposed on Wednesday.
Primark boss quits after complaint about behaviour
Paul Marchant leaves after an allegation about his behaviour towards a woman "in a social environment".
Sentencing guidelines ditched after 'two-tier' row
It comes after the government said it would pass an emergency law to override the guidance.
A burnt-out shell: BBC goes inside Sudan's capital after army's victory
Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.
US prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione in CEO murder case
The 26-year-old is accused of shooting dead healthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel.
Prince Harry charity engulfed by cash fears, insiders claim
Financial worries and fundraising rows inflamed boardroom battle that engulfed Sentebale, insiders claim.
UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius, says No 10
Government sources have indicated that the agreement will not need further approval from the US.
Earthquake-hit Mandalay was the 'city of gold'. Now it reeks of death
Residents in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, speak of despair and sleepless nights since last week's earthquake.
Why are bills going up? Your questions answered
Bills, bins, and benefits - the BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachy answers your questions on bill rises.
Armed police shoot man dead at railway station
Officers say they received reports the suspect was carrying a firearm.
Putin begins biggest Russian military call-up in years
Russia calls up 160,000 men aged 18-30 as it moves to expand the size of its military.
Private school VAT 'discriminatory', court hears
Families argue that the policy "interferes with the fundamental right to an education".
France's far right calls for Paris rally in support of Le Pen
Marine Le Pen has said a "nuclear bomb" was used against her party to stop it getting into power.
Stars set to play Beatles in major series of films revealed
Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan are among the stars who will play The Beatles in Sam Mendes' biopics.
April bill rises will hit single parents hardest, Citizens Advice warns
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.
How the housing crisis is driving up council tax
The cost of temporary accommodation is adding further pressure to council budgets.
My daughter was bitten by an XL bully. I met an owner to ask why they'd have one
Matt's daughter was attacked by an XL bully - he agreed to meet an owner to find out why anyone would want one.
'Ghosts in the system': BBC speaks to bipolar patients who feel failed and forgotten
Exclusive data shows how neglect of this common mental health condition costs the UK nearly £10bn a year.
A $90m litmus test - Wisconsin court vote becomes referendum on Musk
The priciest judicial contest in US history will indicate voter sentiment towards President Trump's billionaire ally.
Election rumours swirl in Ukraine – could Zelensky be mulling a summer poll?
A nationwide vote would be difficult, but some say there are good reasons to hold one soon.
New Doctor Who star: 'I don't want to be a cautionary tale'
Doctor Who's new companion Varada Sethu feels getting into the acting industry can be tough for South Asians.
'Spaghetti growing on trees' - are we too wary of an April Fool's prank?
Humorous headlines once flooded the papers on 1 April. Experts explain why it does not happen today.
Screen time in bed linked to worse sleep, study finds
The research found a correlation between looking at a screen in bed and reporting insomnia and sleep loss.
Car industry hit with £78m in fines for withholding recycling information
BMW, Ford, JLR, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen have all been fined.
King Charles presents honours in return to public duties
Among those receiving honours are Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Alan Titchmarsh.
Tourists and residents evacuated as volcano erupts in Iceland
The Blue Lagoon and the town of Grindavik were ordered to evacuate after earthquakes hit the area.
Stalker who believed Strictly judge Ballas was his aunt given suspended sentence
The sentencing judge says Kyle Shaw made a "menacing threat" against Shirley Ballas and her family.
Scottish tourist dies after Rome holiday explosion
Grant Paterson was on a break in Rome when the B&B in the city's Monteverde area collapsed on 23 March.
Bletchley code breaker Betty Webb dies aged 101
Betty Webb MBE worked at Bletchley Park during World War Two intercepting enemy messages.
Bournemouth Echo
Bournemouth Airport set for major food and drink outlet revamp
Over the next year, SSP will invest in a makeover to transform these into a new bar and kitchen concept and a larger grab-and-go outlet.
Major pay rise for thousands of south west workers
It also expects a potential ripple effect, with possible wage increases for those earning more than the legal minimum.
AUB graduate named emerging photographer of the year
The photographer, who graduated from Arts University Bournemouth, was recognised by Amateur Photographer Magazine.
National award shortlist for Dorset care home head chef
She has been recognised for her commitment to supporting colleagues, residents and the community.
April subscriber prizes: Easter treats, golf break and festival tickets up for grabs
Subscribers are in with a chance of winning a range of seasonal prizes this April, from handcrafted chocolate selections and golf experiences to music festival tickets.
Bournemouth Water customers raise £1.7m for charity
Bournemouth Water's customers' donations have allowed WaterAid to partner with organisations to provide a solar-powered water system and eight taps in Mangochi.
First-ever mermaid tail sculpture trail to open this weekend
These sculptures are the creative work of artists from the UK and beyond, with designs reflecting the beauty of the local environment.
School praised for 'outstanding leadership and management'
The inspection report commends the school's "high expectations" for pupil achievement and personal development.
Bournemouth pair to run London Marathon for children's charity
The pair have previously participated in the Bournemouth Half Marathon together for the NSPCC.
Hospitality group acquires luxury hotel and spa in the New Forest
Myst Hotels & Resorts, part of the SanRaj Group, has committed to preserving the hotel's legacy while introducing strategic enhancements.
Residents learn how to combat scams at care home event
Community officers Jim Davies and Matt from Dorset Police also contributed, discussing ways to protect against fraud and scams.
Dorset charity to host creative workshop to support disabled people
All the money raised from these events will go towards helping those with disabilities in Dorset.
Strictly stars Dianne and Vito to perform in Poole
Burn the Floor is a dance company known for its unique blend of ballroom dance and rock and roll.
Line-up announced for biggest music festival in Christchurch
The festival will also feature live music across multiple stages, street food, bars, a funfair and family activities.
Poole Quay to host popular Bike Nights every Tuesday this summer
Poole BID has announced its continued support for the event as the headline sponsor.
Women lawyers inspire girls to pursue STEAM careers in challenge
Girls attending the finals night received encouragement from Ellis Jones as event sponsor.
New sauna opening at Lulworth Cove to bring Nordic bathing
The new sauna will be located at the entrance to the beach and will include a wood-fired cabin, a swimming ladder and views over the cove.
Charity wins two awards for work in waste management
Residents are invited to bring in hard-to-recycle waste which is sorted and given to good causes for use in fundraising or projects.
Aldi launches initiative to honour community champions
Nominations are open to anyone in Dorset who has made a significant difference, whether through charity work, helping neighbours or making a lasting impact on the community.
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler will attend South Coast Showdown
A DART exhibition featuring professional players will be returning for a second edition at Bournemouth International Centre.
Funeral group raises more than £4k in memory of chairman
The funds have been shared between Wimborne Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Gros Islet in St Lucia.
Activists protest at Poole Quay marking oil spill anniversary
The demonstrators were protesting against French oil company Perenco, who were responsible for the oil spill two years ago.
Singer-songwriter thanks fans after Christchurch show
A SINGER Songwriter had an ‘amazing’ experience after performing in front of his fans at a show in Christchurch.
Poole gym hopes to empower old people and Parkinson's patients
An EXERCISE studio in Poole is offering medical strength private training to older people and promoting exercise for people suffering from Parkinson's and disabled people.
Police vehicles in more than 450 accidents, costing almost £400k in three years
OVER 450 police vehicles were involved in accidents, costing Dorset Police almost £400,000 in repairs and expenses, figures show.
In The Dock: Drivers caught doing 36mph in 30mph zone among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
BU researchers will evaluate domestic abuse programme
BOURNEMOUTH University team has been granted a funding to evaluate a domestic abuse programme run by a charity in Southampton.
Primary school celebrates registering UK's 100,000th defibrillator
Each state school in England has a defibrillator to help people in the community in case of such an event.
Laughter yoga leaders to host instructor course – with free spaces up for grabs
A TWO-DAY laughter yoga instructor course is set to be hosted in Bournemouth this weekend – with free spots available for NHS and charity workers.
LIVE: Moors Valley to remain shut after two fires in two days
Another fire has broken out at Moors Valley for the second day running - latest updates as we get them.
Offshore wind farm 'would boost economy by £300 million and create 320 jobs'
Up to £300 million could be brought to the local economy on Portland if a proposed offshore wind farm goes ahead
Rocker Marilyn Manson to bring UK tour to Bournemouth
American rock musician Marilyn Manson will be coming to Bournemouth this autumn.
'Persistent' soldier drove teen girl to park and sexually assaulted her, jury told
Soldier Alan Rai is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a Hampshire park.
Man's death near Bournemouth Pier 'not suspicious'
The death of a man aged in his 20s in Bournemouth is not being treated as suspicious, police have said.
£65m hotel revamp rejection 'a blow to the local economy'
The business which has seen its £65-million-plus investment plans for the Knoll House Hotel at Studland rejected say the decision is a blow to the local economy.
Stargazers treated to dazzling Milky Way display from popular beauty spot
Astronomy enthusiasts were treated to a glimpse of the Milky Way while gazing from the Dorset coastline, with one lucky photographer capturing the moment the stars rose over Durdle Door.
Urgent appeal to find man missing while visiting Swanage
An urgent appeal has been launched to find a man who has gone missing while visiting Swanage on holiday.
Attacker kicked man in the chest on bus in Bournemouth
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify after an assault on a Bournemouth bus.
Man comes forward after image appeal following attempted burglary
A man has come forward following an image appeal in relation to a reported attempted burglary at a home in Bournemouth.
Plans to introduce parking charges at beauty spots could go ahead without support
Plans to introduce parking charges in car parks in the New Forest have been met with backlash.
Comedian told hugely successful duo was over in lost village in Dorset
A much loved pint-sized comedian was told the hugely successful Two Ronnies double act was over whilst in a caravan in Dorset.
LIVE: Fire at Moors Valley for second day in a row
Another fire has broken out at Moors Valley for the second day running - latest updates as we get them.
Country park to remain closed after two fires destroy 50 acres of woodland
ANOTHER fire broke out at Moors Valley Country Park, a day after 50 acres were destroyed in a huge blaze.
Ryanair’s first flight to new holiday destination takes off
However, Ms Kirwan also pointed out that the airline's growth in the UK could be limited by the recent increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD) taxes.
Staff 'anxious' and 'concerned' after potential redundancy announcement
Fears and feelings of anxiety are on the rise for Bournemouth University staff after the announcements last week.
Prolific shoplifter banned from every business and shop in Poole town centre
A PROLIFIC shoplifter has been banned from several businesses including every store in Poole town centre.
Thieves attempt to hotwire motorbike as police search for culprits
THIEVES attempted to hotwire a motorbike as police search for the culprits.
WATCH: First blaze tears through country park as wildfire warning issued
On March 31, fire tore through the woodlands at Moors Valley, where firefighters remained on scene until around 8pm. Guests already on site were permitted to stay, but newcomers were diverted away from the woodland park.
Next of kin appeal issued for Bournemouth man Jeremy Colin Tattum
A NEXT of kin appeal has been issue for a seventy-three-year-old man, died in Bournemouth.
First baby born at new BEACH Building following closure of St Mary's
The BEACH Building is part of a broader strategy to consolidate emergency services at the RBH.
‘Town Hall Rich List’ reveals BCP Council’s top earners
A TOTAL of 19 BCP Council staff members earn more than £100,000, according to the Taxpayers’ Alliance Town Hall Rich List.
US 'monitoring' Bournemouth campaigner's buffer zone case
A woman who is being prosecuted for the alleged breach of a “buffer zone” outside a Bournemouth abortion clinic has said she is “grateful” after the US State Department expressed concern over the case.
Sin, scandal, and show-stopping talent: Chicago visits Bournemouth
With a roaring jazz soundtrack, dazzling choreography and a story of crime and stardom, Chicago captivated the audience at Bournemouth Pavilion.
Nationwide is offering a £175 bonus to customers, but you need to apply quickly
Want £175? Nationwide gives switchers a bonus to join, but the offer ends tonight. There's still chance to grab a bonus - if you're quick
April Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?
National Savings and Investments have announced the April 2025 Premium Bond winners. See if you've won big.
HMRC Stamp Duty changes from April 1: Everything you need to know
Buyers are braced for extra costs as stamp duty discounts shrink from tomorrow, April 1, adding thousands to purchase costs
Government
Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill
A Bill to Make provision about sentencing guidelines in relation to pre-sentence reports.
Formula 1
Michael Schumacher’s Monaco Grand Prix and double title-winning Ferrari F2001 to be sold at auction
RM Sotheby’s has announced that one of Michael Schumacher’s title-winning Formula 1 cars – Ferrari F2001 chassis 211 – will be put up for auction at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix.
EXCLUSIVE: Perez reveals talks with ‘a few’ teams as he hints at possible F1 return
Sergio Perez says he is talking to “a few” teams about a potential return to the Formula 1 grid in 2026 – however the Mexican insists he’ll only return if the project makes sense.
TECH WEEKLY: Why Kick Sauber are performing much better than their pre-season testing form suggested
Sauber’s performance in the opening two races was significantly better than pre-season testing had suggested, when the new C45 had looked the slowest car. Nico Hulkenberg took seventh place points in Melbourne and qualified 12th for the Chinese Grand Prix, while Gabriel Bortoleto made Q2 in Melbourne and SQ2 in China Sprint Qualifying.
Alpine reserve Ryo Hirakawa to drive in FP1 at Japanese Grand Prix
Alpine have announced that Ryo Hirakawa – one of their reserve drivers for 2025 – will get behind the wheel of the A525 in front of his home crowd during Free Practice 1 at the Japanese Grand Prix.
GALLERY: Red Bull unveil special white and red livery for Japanese Grand Prix
Red Bull have revealed a special one-off livery that will adorn the RB21 during the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, with the team running a striking white and red design to honour the final year of their partnership with Honda.
F1 NATION: Tsunoda's Red Bull chance and the McLaren intra-team battle – it's our Japanese GP preview
Tom Clarkson is joined by Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham and F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto to discuss the big talking points ahead of this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.
Ex-Red Bull driver Webber assesses challenge facing team after ‘unacceptable’ lap time difference between Verstappen and Lawson
Mark Webber has given his take on the challenge facing Red Bull as they look to have both drivers contributing to the team’s performance, with the Australian suggesting that the car needs to become “useable” for not just Max Verstappen following the squad’s decision to send Liam Lawson back to Racing Bulls.
Windows Central
ID@Xbox highlights six new indie games released in March that you don't want to miss
ID@Xbox showcases six indies released in March 2025, including Don't Nod's Lost Records, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, and Afterlove EP.
The tiny-but-mighty Geekom A8 mini PC can tackle big workloads – and it’s up to 22% off right now
A tidy price drop makes the Geekom A8 Mini PC an easy pick for anyone after serious performance in a compact package.
Rebel against God’s final judgment with 32 of your damned besties in this action roguelike for Xbox and PC
Developed by Thunder Lotus, 33 Immortals tasks a large team of players to rebel against God himself in this epic mash-up of action roguelike gameplay inspired by Dante Alighieri’s famed masterpiece, The Divine Comedy. Available now on Xbox and PC in Game Preview.
The Xbox handheld is actually a next-gen ROG Ally — It's the best hardware crossover I could hope for
A new teaser shows that the Xbox handheld is actually going to be a next-gen ROG Ally.
Microsoft lifts Snapdragon exclusivity on some of the best Copilot+ PC features
Microsoft is finally giving Intel and AMD Copilot+ PCs features once locked to Snapdragon, including Live Captions, Cocreator, and more.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is coming to Blizzard's Battle.net storefront with Xbox cross-buy support
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the first Bethesda Softworks game to launch on Blizzard Entertainment's Battle.net storefront, with Xbox cross-purchase support.
Atomfall's Radio Towers confused the daylights out of me, but then I stumbled upon a key character and all became clear
The Radio Towers in Atomfall might well be confusing you, as they did me, but here's how you get inside them.
This $449 Lenovo convertible laptop gets up to 13 hours of battery life
Laptop prices are expected to rise in the coming weeks, and it might be wise to pick something up before you're priced out of the market. Lenovo's Yoga 7 2-in-1 is the perfect answer.
Microsoft Teams will fix meeting chats for presenters with this small change
Microsoft Teams is adding a shortcut that lets presenters easily access meeting chats while screen sharing.
"Touch Grass without touching grass" with these hilarious (and very real) skins for Xbox, Steam Deck, laptop, phone, and more
A lot of companies are putting out fake announcements for April Fools' Day, but not dBrand. You can really get hilarious Touch Grass skins for Xbox, Steam Deck, laptops, and more while supplies last.
NVIDIA's "most powerful" RTX 50-Series laptops fail to impress — Here's what I suggest before buying
NVIDIA's RTX 50-series GPUs have entered laptops, and they're now available to buy. However, mobile RTX 5090 performance isn't nearly as high as I was expecting.
First signs of dedicated Xbox interface for Windows 11 handheld PCs spotted in latest preview
References to a "full screen experience" that can be booted directly into on startup have been spotted in the latest Windows 11 preview build. A likely sign of things to come for Windows gaming handhelds.
How to install a screen protector on your gaming handheld — Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, and more
Whether you have a Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Nintendo Switch, or other handheld, this is the best way to install it.
I haven't even decided which ending to Atomfall I want to do first, and someone is already speedrunning the game in under half an hour
Speedrunners have already turned their hands to Atomfall, and this ludicrous completion run clocks in under half an hour!
PowerToys, one of the best free apps on Windows 11, just got a major update
Microsoft PowerToys just got a big update, adding a new Command Palette, improved Color Picker, and more powerful tools for Windows users.
South of Midnight release date and launch times confirmed: Preload now and see when early access is available in your region
We Happy Few creators' next major IP, South of Midnight, is almost here. Here's when you can expect to play it in your home region.
I can trace my nerdom back to the original Xbox and Van Halen's '1984' album as Microsoft turns 50
As Microsoft celebrates 50 years, I look back at the origins of my nerdom, starting with the original Xbox and one of the first albums I ever owned.
Tariffs, CPUs, and AI: Here's why I recommend you buy a new laptop before prices get out of hand
Tariffs proposed and already in place are driving up the cost of tech, including laptops. Here's why you might want to invest before more tariffs arrive.
Sam Altman's ouster as OpenAI CEO was reportedly a cocktail of deception and toxicity, with Microsoft at the center of it all
An exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal details how Microsoft unveiled OpenAI's unreleased GPT-4 to the world without joint approval from the safety board.
Microsoft's Windows 98 can run Meta's Llama AI model on just 128MB of RAM: "We could have been talking to our computers for 30 years now."
Andreessen Horowitz's co-founder recently revealed that a small Llama AI model successfully ran on Windows 98.
Sam Altman says the "biblical demand" for ChatGPT-4o's Ghibli memes has added one million users in just one hour, but "chill out a bit — our GPUs are melting"
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that ChatGPT had achieved a mega milestone, adding over one million users in a little under an hour due to its new image generation feature.
Everything coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 multiplayer with Season 3
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 kicks off on April 2, here's what you can expect at launch.
Laffgaff
To what did the city of Constantinople officially change its name in 1930?
Istanbul.
Dentist And Manicurist
A dentist and a manicurist entered a boxing ring. They fought tooth and nail.