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Chris Mason: British Steel law rushed through Parliament but it is just a stop gap
For all of Saturday's drama, the government's intervention so far is just a stop gap, writes our political editor.
Lib Dem MP refused entry to Hong Kong
Party leader Sir Ed Davey urges the foreign secretary to summon the Chinese ambassador for an explanation.
Rail minister admits using phone while driving vintage bus
Lord Hendy has apologised in full for the "error of judgement" and will reportedly accept the sanctions.
Major incident after explosion destroys house
Nottinghamshire Police, the fire service and ambulances will be at the scene overnight.
Queen Camilla says King's work 'keeps him going'
She says her husband, who has been receiving cancer treatment for over a year, wants to do "more and more".
Ambassador does not deny Russia is tracking UK nuclear subs with sensors
Andrei Kelin tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he does not deny accusations of attempting to spy on UK nuclear submarine fleet.
Gaza hospital hit by Israeli strike, Hamas says
The group called the alleged attack on Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital a "horrific crime" committed by Israel, which said it was looking into the reports.
Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador 'alive and secure', US says
A judge has called for the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US.
Mickey Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour'
The Hollywood actor was formally warned by the show earlier this week over "offensive" language he had used.
Universal theme park is coming to the UK - so what could it look like?
Imagination should have no limit when drawing up new resorts, rollercoaster and theme park experts say.
'Russians are even trying to ban our holidays' - life in occupied Ukraine
Ukrainians in Russian-held land tell the BBC about the difficulties of life under occupation.
The Last of Us: Bella Ramsey talks season 2, autism, and growing up on screen
The actor speaks about growing up in the spotlight and embracing her autism diagnosis.
Will Saturday Night Live's UK spin-off make Brits laugh?
A planned UK version of the legendary US comedy show is described as a "difficult proposition".
Criminals selling fake vintage fashion online
Authorities are warning that criminals might be infiltrating vintage shops and online marketplaces.
The Papers: 'Ring of steel' and 'King will not slow down'
An emergency law handing control of British Steel to the government dominates Sunday's front pages.
'We saved a 200-year-old pub in a forgotten part of Scotland'
How the community in Wigtown stepped in to stop a historic hostelry being turned into flats.
Three million child deaths linked to drug resistance, study shows
Children in Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from antibiotics medicines no longer working, a study suggests.
Gladiators 2025: Winners crowned after grand final
The four finalists in this year's competition battled it out on the BBC One show.
Indian pot belly: From status symbol to silent killer
India’s obesity crisis is surging - and the humble pot belly may be a bigger villain than it seems.
'My van's been trapped in car park for two years'
Mark Lucas and his business partner say they are £40,000 out of pocket after parking in central London in 2022.
Bulldozers to move in on 'Scotland's Chernobyl'
A first phase of demolition is about to start on the derelict Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow
Reynolds refuses to say if British Steel furnaces can keep running
The government took control of the steelworks to prevent Chinese owners Jingye shutting down production.
Bangladesh issues arrest warrant for British MP Tulip Siddiq
Lawyers acting for the ex-minister denied the charges, which they said were "politically motivated".
Faisal Islam: Trump's iPhone olive branch is a significant trade war retreat
Exempting electronics from US tariffs is a stunning about-turn by the Trump administration after 10 days of chaos.
Body found in search for girl, 11, in River Thames
The body has not been formally identified but the Met said Kaliyah Coa's family has been informed.
Man killed in house explosion
The blast in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, led to homes being evacuated on Saturday evening.
Severe floods hit Lanzarote after torrential rain
A state of emergency was declared in the Spanish Canary Island after 6cm (2.4in) of water fell in two hours on Saturday.
Trump in excellent cognitive and physical health, says White House doctor
Doctors also found Trump has "scaring on the right ear from a gunshot wound", after last July's assassination attempt.
Girl's meningitis leads to quadruple amputation
The family of five-year-old Saffanah praise NHS teams who "worked tirelessly to save her life".
Stars mingle in Coachella audience as Lady Gaga wows festivalgoers
Headliners at the California music festival this year include Megan Thee Stallion, Post Malone and Green Day.
The Last of Us is back, and it's The Apprentice final: What's coming up this week
Warfare is also coming out, while new game Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is released.
Indian pot belly: From status symbol to silent killer
India’s obesity crisis is surging - and the humble pot belly may be a bigger villain than it seems.
Manchester Arena bomber attacks prison officers
Counter-terrorism police are investigating after the assault by Hashem Abedi left three prison officers with life-threatening injuries.
Amy Dowden reflects on life after cancer treatment
The dancer found a lump on her breast in April 2023, the day before her honeymoon to the Maldives.
'I can't keep up': Trump's changing tariffs leave shoppers feeling paralysed
The rapid change of Trump's tariff policy has shoppers wondering if they should stock up or just wait this out.
'Death is everywhere': Sudan camp residents shelter from attacks
One person in Zamzam described things as "extremely catastrophic" after three days of assaults.
Bournemouth Echo
Five Dorset castles worth exploring this spring
Explore these history-rich five five castles in Dorset this spring
Three-bedroom house for sale in central Charminster for £450k
A three-bedroom semi-detached house in Charminster, Bournemouth, is up for sale for £450,000.
Police 'don't want to ruin fun' while asking people to put fires out
Police officers have said they don’t want to ruin people’s fun while asking them to put fires out on the beach.
Have a laugh with pictures of local clowns through the years
Clowns possess a peculiar power – the ability to simultaneously charm and chill.
How a Poole tradition has evolved and mirrored social shifts
The concept of such pageants has mirrored societal shifts, reflecting changing ideals of beauty and womanhood.
5 reasons why you should visit this small but beautiful Dorset village
Here are 5 reasons why you should visit a village considered to be among the best in Dorset
Bournemouth house and flat set to go under the hammer
The house has been described as having "deceptively large accommodation" measuring 1,020 square feet.
5 of the best Sunday Roast sharing plates you can tuck into in the BCP area
There are a few restaurants offering Sunday Roast sharing plates in the BCP area, including The Cliff, 1812 and The Libertine
How many questions can you get right? Take this pub quiz to find out your score
How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to see how many correct answers you can get.
Huge water bills discounts for pensioners and families - how to apply
Households across the country could be eligible for huge savings of up to 90 per cent off their water bill - here's how to apply
'Much loved' familiar pub name to return to Christchurch
A pub with a familiar name will be returning to Christchurch as a 'reimagined traditional British' business this May.
Friend of murder victim to run five marathons in five countries in her memory
A TEAMMATE and long-time friend of a murder victim will be running five marathons in five days across five countries in her memory.
'Rigorous' process underway for council's top position
A rigorous assessment of candidates for BCP Council’s top job is now taking place.
Which celebrities are competing on Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer tonight?
The Great British Bake Off’s Stand Up To Cancer special continues tonight (April 13) and the celebrities who will be baking include Gloria Hunniford.
£18k raised in memory of little boy killed in crash
Residents have said they are struggling to come to terms with a crash which killed a three-year-old boy.
Multiple cars involved in high street crash
MULTIPLE vehicles have been involved in a crash.
Sale closes in for struggling hotel with millions in debt
ADMINISTRATORS have said they’re closing in on a sale of a struggling Bournemouth hotel in a new report.
Quay and homes affected by power cut
Households and a quay are out of power this afternoon following an unplanned power cut.
Mannequin with bag over its head found hanging from bridge - sparking police callout
A life-like mannequin was left hanging from a railway bridge, with more than a dozen emergency services personnel "needlessly" called to attend.
Vet issues Lyme Disease warning to dog owners amid tick season - how to spot
Ticks are tiny, spider-like creatures which feed on the blood of animals and humans, and are commonly found in woodland and moorland
Petrol station raided during early hours burglary
A petrol station was broken into during an early hours burglary.
Police release CCTV image after toothbrush heads stolen from Tesco
Police have released a CCTV image of a man as officers search for a shoplifter that stole toothbrush heads and razor heads from a Tesco store in New Milton
Rare Beatrix Potter 50p coin on sale for over £150,000
A rare Beatrix Potter 50p coin is being sold on eBay by a London resident for over £150,000.
Formula 1
FIA post-Qualifying press conference – Bahrain
1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 2. George Russell (Mercedes), 3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
McLaren on the march, Mercedes in the mix, and action aplenty – What To Watch For in the Bahrain Grand Prix
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day in Sakhir...
What the teams said – Qualifying in Bahrain
The drivers and teams report back on final practice and Qualifying at the 2025 Bahrain Grand Prix from the Bahrain international Circuit.
Gasly ‘so happy’ as he lines up P4 in Bahrain after ‘very special lap’ in Qualifying
Pierre Gasly was thrilled to score an eye-catching P5 in Qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix – which later became P4 following grid penalties for the Mercedes cars ahead – with the Frenchman hailing a “very special lap” as he looks to claim Alpine’s first points of the season on Sunday.
Hamilton apologises to Ferrari ‘for not doing the job’ in Bahrain but vows to ‘do the talking on the track’
Lewis Hamilton has said sorry to his Ferrari team “for not doing the job” after only qualifying ninth for the Bahrain Grand Prix, and claims “I’ve got to do the talking on the track” in Sunday’s race.
WATCH: Ride onboard with Piastri for his pole position lap in Bahrain
Oscar Piastri came out on top in Qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix, posting a time good enough for just his second Formula 1 career pole position.
Russell and Antonelli hit with grid penalties after Qualifying rule breaches in Bahrain
Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have both been hit with one-place grid penalties for the Bahrain Grand Prix, following rule breaches in Saturday’s Qualifying session.
‘I feel like I’ve never driven an F1 car’ – Norris left searching for answers after disappointing P6 result in Bahrain Qualifying
Lando Norris cut a downbeat figure after Qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix, with the McLaren driver having to settle for sixth on the grid while team mate Oscar Piastri charged to pole position.
‘We need to investigate’ – Verstappen reveals struggles with ‘inconsistent’ Red Bull after P7 in Bahrain Qualifying
Max Verstappen admitted that he had struggled with an “inconsistent” Red Bull during Qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix, the Dutchman having ended the session in P7 following a “tough” weekend so far.
FACTS AND STATS: Piastri the first repeat polesitter of 2025 as he takes second Grand Prix pole in Bahrain
Oscar Piastri became the first repeat polesitter of the 2025 season after claiming top spot for the Bahrain Grand Prix, edging George Russell as McLaren team mate Lando Norris was sixth. Here’s a round-up of all the best facts and stats from another Qualifying session…
Piastri thrilled to ‘deliver when it mattered’ after securing pole position for 50th race start in Bahrain
Oscar Piastri was delighted to secure pole position for what will be his 50th Grand Prix start in Bahrain, with the Australian building on the promise that he displayed throughout the weekend’s practice sessions to “deliver when it mattered” in Qualifying.
HIGHLIGHTS: Piastri claims brilliant Bahrain pole as Norris finishes down in sixth
Oscar Piastri claimed pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix, as McLaren team mate Lando Norris could only manage sixth.
Piastri beats Russell and Leclerc to pole position during Bahrain Grand Prix Qualifying
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri grabbed pole position during Qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix, getting the better of Mercedes rival George Russell and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in a thrilling conclusion – with team mate Lando Norris only sixth.
Piastri storms to controlled victory in Bahrain Grand Prix ahead of Russell and Norris
Oscar Piastri has become the first multiple race winner of the 2025 season by taking a sublime victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix, the Australian driver putting in a cool and collected drive to seal P1 on his 50th start in F1 as well as marking McLaren’s first triumph in Sakhir.
RACE START: Watch the getaway in Bahrain as Piastri holds the lead and Norris shoots up the order
McLaren enjoyed a dream start to Sunday night’s Bahrain Grand Prix, with pole-sitter Oscar Piastri retaining his advantage through Turn 1 and team mate Lando Norris going from sixth to third in just a few corners.
GALLERY: Jackie Stewart drives 1973 title-winning Tyrrell in emotional demo run ahead of Bahrain GP
Sir Jackie Stewart was reunited with the Tyrrell 006 he raced to his third and final F1 World Championship title during the 1973 season on Sunday, as part of a special demonstration run ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
OFFICIAL GRID: Piastri heads mixed-up starting order as Russell and Antonelli drop places in Bahrain
LIVE COVERAGE: All the action from the 2025 Bahrain GP as Piastri takes victory
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2025 in Sakhir.
F2: Dunne dominates Sakhir Feature Race for maiden Formula 2 win
Alexander Dunne put in an impressive performance for Rodin Motorsport, winning from fourth on the grid and claiming his first F2 victory.
F3: Camara dominates once again to win Sakhir Feature Race
Rafael Camara made it two wins from two, converting Pole Position into a dominant victory in the Sakhir Feature Race, ahead of Callum Voisin and Tim Tramnitz.
STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the tactical options for the Bahrain Grand Prix?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day in Sakhir...
TREMAYNE: McLaren’s impressive pace in 2025 means they could soon be facing an age-old F1 problem
Managing team mates is a problem as old as racing itself – but how will McLaren approach this issue?
Windows Central
Bungie reveals Marathon gameplay, sets release date for later this year across Xbox, PC, and PlayStation
Bungie reveals gameplay for Marathon, confirming that the game's release date is set for Sep. 23, 2025 on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation.
"We're here for the long haul." Diablo manager confirms 10-year road map
In a recent interview, Rod Fergusson, General Manager of the Diablo franchise, revealed that the team has a detailed plan stretching over the next decade.
How do you feel about Trump's tariff blitz? — Weekend Discussion 💬
Tariffs are the big tech news of the day (week? month?), with U.S. import taxes hitting 145% the value of the imported goods hitting China, 10% everywhere else.
I wish this capable USB4 gaming dock could handle my favorite ROG Ally X, but it's still a good USB hub
BenQ's USB4 mobile gaming dock is a great choice for those who need more bandwidth, but it's sadly too small to benefit some of the devices that can actually use it.
Laffgaff
Barrow is the name given to what animal that has been castrated?
Pig.
Bobsledding
I wanted to be more active, so I took up bobsledding. Things went downhill pretty fast after that.
Itsfoss
Birth of Unix
A byte size history of Unix and its origin.