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Manchester Arena victim disgusted at prison attack
Martin Hibbert and his daughter Eve suffered severe injuries as a result of the bombing carried out by Hashem Abedi.
The perils of Trump's chips strategy: the US will struggle to take on Asia
America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration
Paramilitaries declare rival government in Sudan
The country is experiencing the worst humanitarian crisis in the world two years into a bloody civil war.
Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of ban
The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests.
England water pollution at 10-year high, campaigners say
Campaigners release official data showing the most serious pollution incidents in England are double the target.
Nvidia expects $5.5bn hit as US tightens chip export rules to China
The chip manufacturing giant, which has been at the heart of the AI boom, will require licences to export its H20 AI chip to China.
Judges to rule on definition of a woman
The Supreme Court is to issue its judgement on how a woman should be defined under the law.
UK's rarest wildlife being 'pushed to extinction' by grass fires
Wildfires 'could spell the end' for rare species such as water voles and hen harriers.
Watch: New speed climbing record set in the Swiss Alps
A climbing pair shatter the record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss mountains.
My unique friendship with the last person who held my baby
Rhian and Andrea have been friends for 13 years after meeting in the most tragic of circumstances.
'Bin strike blues' and China 'access to NHS' data
A range of stories on the front of Wednesday's papers including the latest on bin strikes in Birmingham.
'This is so hard': The Chinese small businesses brought to a standstill by Trump's tariffs
Stock is piling up in warehouses as exporters grapple with new levies that total up to 145%, reports the BBC's China correspondent Laura Bicker.
Rare footage from Sudanese city under siege
El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war.
The Lady: The decline and fall of the bible of female gentility
The magazine, seen on news stands since 1885, has formally announced it will cease publication.
Ancient oak tree cut down by Toby Carvery
The felling of a much-loved and centuries-old north London oak tree was initially reported to police.
Pope puts 'God's architect' Antoni Gaudí on path to sainthood
The Spanish architect was a devout Catholic and is best known for Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica.
Hamas rejects Israeli ceasefire disarmament proposal, Palestinian official says
The plan also gives no commitment to end the war in return for hostages, a Palestinian official says.
Civil case against Andrew Tate could be legal first, barrister says
Four women have accused the influencer of rape, assault and coercive control, which he denies.
Birmingham council 'on track' to clear waste backlog
Bin workers remain in a stand-off with the council after an all-out strike started on 11 March.
Westminster's tortuous battle with the gender question
Sir Keir Starmer and other leaders have tied themselves in knots over the question: "What is a woman?"
Oak tree felled by Toby Carvery 'had hundreds of years to live'
The ancient oak felled in north London was classified as a "fine specimen" last year, documents show.
Watch: Newly released body cam footage from Gene Hackman's home
The Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, both died of natural causes about a week apart.
Birmingham bin strike to continue as talks collapse
The leader of Birmingham City Council says refuse collectors need not lose a penny.
Colossal squid filmed in ocean for first time since discovery 100 years ago
Stunned scientists say the extremely rare squid can weigh up to 500kg (1,100lb).
UK inflation rate has fallen. Here's why it won't last long
Economic uncertainty globally and in the UK means there are conflicting forces at play with prices.
UK and France in talks over migrant returns deal
The scheme would return illegal migrants who cross the Channel in exchange for the UK taking legal migrants.
Doctors who treated children in end-of-life cases can be named after parents' win
Those involved in caring for Isaiah Haastrup and Zainab Abbasi can be named, the Supreme Court rules.
Trump's tariffs will shrink global trading, warns World Trade Organization
The Geneva-based institution says American tariffs will send international trade into reverse.
Millions watch as Swedish moose begin annual migration
Millions of people have tuned in to watch moose on the move in northern Sweden over the past six years.
His memories uncovered a secret jail - right next to an international airport
Six men in Bangladesh tell the BBC about how they were forced into detention under the now-deposed government.
Women's campaigners celebrate Supreme Court ruling - but what will it change?
There were scenes of jubilation for women's campaigners outside the Supreme Court as the ruling was read out.
Watch: Duo smash 10 hours off speed climbing record in Swiss Alps
A climbing pair shatter the record for completing the daunting north faces of a famed trio of Swiss mountains.
'Bosses told me I'd lose my visa if I complained about care work conditions'
The South Yorkshire care worker says she "suffered in silence" over living and working conditions.
Harvard just stood up to Trump. How long can it last?
With billions in the balance, the battle may just be starting between the US government and universities.
'I spent a night in a cutting-edge laboratory to see if it could help me sleep better'
New dad Robby West turns to science in his search for a good night's sleep.
Prison unit emptied after Manchester bomber attack
Seven prisoners have been moved out of the terrorism separation unit at HMP Frankland, the BBC is told.
Spotify 'back and functioning normally' after global outage
Downdetector, which tracks platforms, showed more than 20,000 people reported Spotify was not working on Wednesday.
Court asked to extend sentence of teenager who killed mother and siblings
Prosper is currently serving a minimum of 49 years in prison for murdering three family members.
World Health Organization agrees legally binding pandemic treaty
The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic.
Disposable vape use falls ahead of nationwide ban
The number of people vaping in the UK has stalled, while disposable vape usage has fallen, a study suggests.
Tommy Robinson loses appeal against prison sentence
The far-right activist had argued his segregation in jail was damaging to his mental health.
Bournemouth Echo
'We must do more to remember': MP urges council to honour 12 Indian soldiers
Twelve Indian soldiers who died in Bournemouth after being wounded in the First World War should be formally remembered on the town’s War Memorial, an MP has said.
Christchurch diving club crowdfunding for new boat
A crowdfunding campaign has been set up to pay for a new boat for a diving club in Christchurch.
Albanian dealer who snuck into country in back of lorry sold drugs to repay debt
An Albanian drug dealer who has repeatedly snuck back into the country is facing being deported for a third time after he was jailed.
One of largest motorbike rides in the world to return to BCP
Motorcyclists will roar through Bournemouth and Poole next month as one of the world’s biggest rides returns.
Company behind two big Dorset festivals put into liquidation
The company behind two popular Dorset festivals that was put into liquidation owes thousands of pounds, accounts show.
Mayor invites community to civic thanksgiving service
The service will "mark the end of the mayor's civic year" and give "thanks for the continued support of the Wimborne Minster community".
Vikki Slade MP praises £2.5 million investment at hospital
In the meantime, the Friends are funding the development of this land into a sustainable area aimed at increasing parking provision and accessibility.
Bournemouth University student walking 300 miles for cancer charity
A Bournemouth University student is walking 300 miles to raise money for charity next month.
New ferry service to operate from Poole starting this week
NEW ferry services from Poole to the Channel Islands will begin this week.
Couple become first to complete the Great Tail Trail
They set out on their trail adventure at 8am from Tower Park and had covered most of the area by 2pm, using a combination of driving and walking or running.
Broadway hits draw thousands to Bournemouth Pavilion
With nearly 30 performances between them, the successful productions received rave reviews and standing ovations.
Wild heathland notorious for smuggling to built-up suburb
Branksome's rugged coastline made it an ideal hideout for smugglers and Branksome Beach was a popular landing spot for illicit goods.
From medieval dwellings to top seaside destination
Let's embark on a journey through time to uncover the stories and events that shaped this enchanting town into the beloved coastal gem it is today.
Live art competition to support youth mental health charity
The Easter-themed event will also include an Easter egg hunt, origami, craft stalls and an art exhibition.
Vintage car display delights residents of award-winning care home
Marjorie House, which opened to new residents last year, has recently been recognised as a top 20 care home in the south west of England.
Are you holding an event to mark VE Day? get in touch
Residents will be coming together to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day next month.
Frankie Valli tribute band to perform at Wimborne theatre
A tribute band to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is set to perform in Wimborne.
Band known for 'highly energetic' live shows to play Bournemouth venue
A band known for their ‘highly energetic live shows’ will perform at a Bournemouth venue later this month.
World's last seagoing paddle steamer coming to south coast
The Waverley's visits to the south coast and Isle of Wight have become a tradition since her first arrival at Newhaven on April 17, 1978.
Young people perform five new plays at theatre festival
Lighthouse was one of 33 partner theatres across the UK to take part, hosting two performances a day.
Two businesses move into prominent Bournemouth office building
The two businesses join Holt Recruitment and Usay Compare in the building, which has recently been redecorated throughout.
Teen duo release debut EP after 'years of passion for music'
An ambitious south coast duo has written, recorded and produced its debut EP.
Action Fraud issues warning as millions lost to ticket scams
To combat this, Action Fraud has issued guidelines to help people avoid being scammed.
Museum's wedding fair to feature range of local vendors
The fair will feature a range of stalls, interactive displays and performances to inspire couples who are planning their weddings.
One-man production of Hamlet comes to Lighthouse Poole
The 100-minute show will take on a new intensity, exploring Hamlet's inner demons and his struggle with reality.
Free parking in district council car parks on VE Day
However, this is only if it is requested by a town or parish council in support of an event to mark the occasion.
Ambassador role up for grabs with new women's cricket brand
Successful applicants will receive exclusive gifts from Maiden and its partners, early access to product launches, and opportunities to meet sports and industry leaders.
Bournemouth care home residents perform 'play in a day'
The troupe agreed on story elements such as a Bahaman beach, a mysterious cave, and an enchanted forest.
Majority of Dorset kids get first choice primary school
Where an email address was submitted as part of the application, families will receive an email with the outcome this morning.
Dorset residents urged to prepare for spring bank holiday
Residents in Dorset are being urged to prepare for the spring bank holiday by planning their healthcare needs.
Britpop band vocalist to perform intimate solo show in Bournemouth
The frontman of a popular Britpop band will perform an intimate show in Bournemouth this summer.
One-woman show exploring home and belonging comes to Poole
By the end, Liz and the audience discover a shared reality that she hadn't set out to find.
Musical duo to stop off in Bournemouth during UK tour
The artists first collaborated when Hifi Sean invited McAlmont to feature on his 2019 album FT.
Speakeasy-inspired pop-up to take place in Westbourne
There will also be background music from the Shellac pre-1956 era, predominantly jazz, blues and easy listening.
Dorset prison 'deteriorating further' and 'violent', damning report finds
AN already inadequate Dorset prison is deteriorating further, an inspection has found.
DIY festival announces new location and big change
One of Dorset's most-loved DIY festivals is set to return with a new home and a big change.
Fresh plans submitted to demolish Bournemouth hotel and develop 27 flats
A application has been re-submitted to demolish an old family run hotel situated on the popular west cliff and develop block of 27 flats.
Future direction of air show to be put to senior councillors
SENIOR councillors will decide on a way forward for Bournemouth Air Festival from 2026 onwards.
In The Dock: Serial shoplifter ordered to pay more than £5k in compensation
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Dorset is worst county for fox hunting with more than 200 incidents in eight months
DORSET has been named as the worst county for fox hunting across England and Wales, with more than 200 incidents in eight months.
Motorcyclist dies after late night crash in Bournemouth
A MOTORCYLIST has died after crashing into a bollard.
Former police officer breached Data Protection Act
A now former Dorset police officer "repeatedly” breached the Data Protection Act, a misconduct hearing heard.
Bournemouth man suffers injuries in crash with car
A Bournemouth motorcyclist sustained injuries in a crash with a car.
LIVE: A338 blocked and heavy delays due to crash
The A338 is blocked this morning due to a crash
Busy couple of days for Poole lifeboat station
Poole's lifeboat station has been called to several incidents over the past couple of days.
Wedding guest sentenced after assaulting hotel staff and police at reception
A woman who ‘kicked’ and ‘headbutted’ staff at a wedding she was a guest at has been sentenced
'Assisted dying bill raises major concerns'
I am writing about Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill due to reach its final stages in early May.
Fifteen tonnes of rubbish cleared from A338 in council clean-up
FIFTEEN tonnes of garbage thrown on the highway has been cleaned by council in their latest clean-up.
‘It was like a rocket then a massive bang’: Motorcyclist killed in crash
RESIDENTS have described hearing ‘a rocket then a massive bang’ when a motorcyclist, aged in his 20s, was involved in a fatal crash.
Bournemouth man found dead at home - incident 'not suspicious'
A MAN was found dead at a home in Bournemouth.
Man in hospital with serious injuries after 'fall from height'
A MAN is in hospital with serious injuries after he “fell from a height”, according to the police.
Bournemouth man running London Marathon for 'important issue'
Alan previously has run the Manchester Marathon, but this will be his first time running in the UK’s most coveted race.
WATCH: Bikes deliberately set alight as emergency services called to fire
WATCH a blaze that broke out in Poole when bikes were reportedly set on fire deliberately.
Property in Bournemouth closed after reports of anti-social behaviour
A THREE-month closure of a property in Bournemouth after reports of anti-social behaviour.
Police officer says any alleged touching of woman ‘was not sexual’
A POLICE officer has denied drunkenly groping a woman at a charity boxing match he was reportedly thrown out of.
80 whisked off for free 'Millionaire's Retreat' in Turkey
EIGHTY lucky travel consultants were whisked aware to a Turkish resort as part of a ‘millionaire’s retreat’ training programme.
Sailing club is praised for high training standards for young racers
A New Forest sailing club has been praised for high training standards.
Crash with van leaves motorcyclist with serious leg injury
A MAN sustained serious leg injury after collision involving a van and a motorcycle.
Will Royal Mail post my letters and parcels on a bank holiday?
Royal Mail doesn't post or collect parcels as usual on a bank holiday - here are the arrangements for Easter 2025.
How to get cheaper train tickets – exact time and day to book to save money
If you're looking for how to get cheap train tickets amid rail fare increases then these money-saving tips from a UK train driver could help.
Woman racially abused while catching ferry with her son
A WOMAN was racially abused while catching the chain ferry from Studland to sandbanks.
Asda, Aldi and Morrisons slash price of veg to 8p for Easter weekend – full list
Morrisons, Asda and Aldi have slashed the price of vegetables to 8p for the Easter bank holiday weekend - see full list of supermarket items.
Easter bank holiday Child Benefit payment dates confirmed
HMRC Child Benefit payments may arrive on a different day this week, with earlier payments - but there's a catch
Full list of HMRC and DWP benefits payments that will change this Easter
Universal Credit, State Pensions, Child Benefit, PIP and other benefits may be affected by changes due to the Easter bank holidays this week.
Formula 1
TECH WEEKLY: Was Ferrari’s Bahrain floor upgrade a success – and will it help them at the twisting Jeddah Corniche Circuit?
Ferrari’s Bahrain Grand Prix floor upgrade was a major one, reworking the whole underside and outer floor from front to back.
BEYOND THE GRID: Esteban Ocon on why he’s feeling at home with Haas
IT'S RACE WEEK: 5 storylines we’re excited about ahead of the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Two races down and one to go in the first triple header of the 2025 season, and it has already been a run that has seen fluctuating form at the front. Now onto the latest test on a high-speed street circuit, plenty of teams and drivers have work to do heading to Saudi Arabia...
PALMER: What went wrong for Lando Norris during his ‘messy’ Bahrain Grand Prix weekend?
Former F1 driver and F1 TV pundit Jolyon Palmer takes a close look at a difficult weekend for the championship leader...
What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
THIS WEEK IN F1: 10 tough quiz questions on the Bahrain Grand Prix
Were you paying attention to all the action at Sakhir on the weekend?
Piastri's manager Mark Webber reveals how Australian has stepped up against 'serious artillery' of his opposition in 2025
Oscar Piastri’s manager Mark Webber believes that the McLaren driver has raised his game against the “serious artillery” of his rivals – such as Lando Norris and Max Verstappen – after taking a dominant victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix.
How to stream the Formula 1 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium
Formula 1 is back in action this weekend with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – and here’s all the information you need to follow the action live from Jeddah on F1 TV.
What tyres will the teams and drivers have for the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix?
As the first triple header of the 2025 season heads towards its conclusion, F1 arrives in Jeddah for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – but which compounds have tyre supplier Pirelli provided for the three days of action?
‘One of the most gripping races in F1 history… a genuine humdinger’ – David Tremayne remembers the first Saudi Arabian GP
Sometimes a new Grand Prix arrives on the F1 calendar and immediately leaves its mark. The first Saudi Arabian GP was one of them, grabbing the attention from the outset and never letting go.
Wheatley vows to lead Kick Sauber ‘in my own way’ as he explains challenge ahead of Audi’s arrival
New Kick Sauber Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley has promised to lead the squad “in my own way” as he explained what he has learned during the early days in his new role.
'I understood why they call him the Iceman' – Antonelli opens up on experience of meeting namesake Kimi Raikkonen
Kimi Antonelli is not the only person with his first name to make it in Formula 1 – and, several years on from the ‘other’ Kimi racing in the sport, the youngster has revealed what happened when he met his famous namesake, Kimi Raikkonen.
United States Grand Prix headliners confirmed as 36 hours of entertainment returns to COTA
The Circuit of The Americas has announced the headlining artists for the 2025 Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, with this year's event delivering 36 hours of nonstop entertainment, from high-octane racing to chart-topping performances, across the weekend of October 17-19.
Windows Central
Sam Altman is secretly developing an X-like social media app to rival Elon Musk and Meta: "If Facebook tries to come at us and we just uno reverse them, it would be so funny"
A new report suggests that OpenAI is developing a social media network to help users share better content with a dedicated feed for ChatGPT's image generation.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Patch 1.2.4 update just added a new Hardcore Mode, and I can't wait to get my Bohemian butt kicked
Do you wish Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was more difficult? You won't want to miss the new Hardcore Mode that Patch 1.2.4 just added in an update.
I think Marathon looks fun, but is Bungie hiding the game's best feature?
According to some content creators, Bungie's Marathon will have raid-like puzzles and mechanics to do amidst PvP engagements.
Ubisoft shares Chroma tool to help make games accessible for colorblind players
Ubisoft just shared its Chroma tool, which simulates color blindness with filters so developers can improve accessibility for colorblind players.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 update brings the new Trygon enemy, Space Wolves cosmetics, and more
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's Trygon Update is live, bringing a new Tyranid foe, the Inferno Pistol, Space Wolves cosmetics, and more.
RTX 5060 Ti gets official support in NVIDIA’s newest driver, stability concerns are addressed
NVIDIA's RTX 5060 Ti launched today, and with it comes an updated Game Ready driver. A couple of games pick up MFG support, and there's a list of stability fixes.
You'll hate Microsoft's new Outlook less — after facing an annoying Outlook Classic bug cranking CPU usage to 50% in Windows 11 when typing
Microsoft acknowledged a bug impacting Outlook Classic, causing CPU usage to spike up to 50% when typing. However, the company has already provided a temporary fix for the issue.
This crazy throwback to old-school ninja action games just got even crazier with its latest trailer, as it heads to Xbox and PC this summer
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound gets a brand-new gameplay trailer showing a second playable character, the ability to swap characters, and more over-the-top combat.
New Runescape game hits number one on Steam
Get ready to grind in an all-new genre for Runescape.
Using 'one of Windows 11's few truly useful AI features' is about to get easier
Windows 11's Snipping Tool will soon include a faster way to extract text, making one of its most useful features easier to access.
NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti review roundup: A "decent enough product" that launched into a chaotic tech market
NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti desktop GPU has launched, and reviewers were able to get their hands on the 16GB model early. Here's what you need to know before you buy.
This brand-new Alienware Area-51 with an RTX 5080 is $400 off right now
Dell’s new Alienware Area-51 desktop launched with next-gen specs and is already $400 off. Here’s what you get for just over $4,000.
What's the mysterious Windows 11 'inetpub' folder? Microsoft says you shouldn't delete it.
On Windows, Microsoft created the inetpub folder to fix a security vulnerability, so it's not a bug, and you shouldn't delete it. If you did, it's possible to recreate it quite easily, and here's how.
Apple's gloves-on approach with AI is giving Siri a bad look — Former staffers say it's a "hot potato" being tossed around AIMLessly
Apple delayed Apple Intelligence's release to 2026 for no clear reason, but several employees have attributed the issue to poor leadership and lack of ambition.
We're getting a DOOM Xbox Elite Controller and Xbox Series X console wrap to celebrate 'The Dark Ages' (Confirmed!)
Ready to go medieval? Celebrate DOOM: The Dark Ages with the controller that may have debuted on Xbox lead Phil Spencer's sneaky shelf.
Laffgaff
Which road did John Steinbeck dub ‘The Mother Road’?
U.S. Route 66.
Dinosaur Rodeo
What sort of dinosaur takes part in rodeos? A bronco-saurus.