BBC News
Five men arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences
Four Iranian nationals are among those arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected plot to "target a specific premises".
Sir John Curtice: The map that shows Reform's triumph was much more than a protest vote
It suggests the party was particularly popular among those who voted for Brexit in 2016 and for Boris Johnson in 2019.
Europe marks VE Day with Trump on its mind
As Western alliances unravel, Europe is entering an era that seems distant from what VE Day represented, the BBC's Katya Adler writes.
Fourteen children arrested over boy's fire death in Gateshead
Eleven boys and three girls aged between 11 and 14 years old are held on suspicion of manslaughter.
Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope
The image, shared by White House social media accounts, comes as Catholics prepare to pick the next pontiff.
Young men were getting a haircut ahead of a festival - then they were shot dead
The Swedish city Uppsala broke into party spirit this week - but the killing of hair salon customers still wearing their capes left many shaken.
How Katy Perry became the Hot and Cold popstar
The US singer says she feels "bruised" after weeks of online backlash - what's sparked the change?
How Carney's election win will change direction of trade war
In his exclusive BBC interview, the Canadian Prime Minister indicates how he plans to tackle Trump.
Teen mental health: When to seek help and what parents can do
Mental health problems are increasing in young people. How can their families support them? And when should professional help be sought?
This week proves Nigel Farage's PM ambition is not a wild notion
The next General Election is miles away and parties can surge and sink, but this week's results show Farage has changed the race, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Conclave author says papal selection is like The Traitors
Robert Harris says the dynamic of the secretive ritual "is why often it produces a surprise".
The Papers: Harry bombshell 'backfires' and Reform 're-education'
The continued fallout from Prince Harry's BBC sit-down interview features across Sunday's papers.
Labour minister sorry over grooming gangs remark
Leader of the Commons Lucy Powell has sought to clarify comments she made in "the heat of" a radio debate.
Digital powerhouse Uber now accepts cash for fares
Taxi app giant Uber said trials showed some people preferred paying in cash or did not have a bank card.
Vast crowd enjoys free Lady Gaga concert in Brazil
More than two million people attend a Lady Gaga concert on Copacabana beach, paid for by Rio de Janeiro city to help boost the economy.
Madeleine McCann family mark 18 years since disappearance
Her family says they will leave "no stone unturned" looking for the girl who went missing on holiday aged three.
Clair Obscur: How a passion project became 2025's most talked-about game
The makers of a video game that even impressed the French president tell the unusual tale of its development.
The Alarm singer Mike Peters dies aged 66
The Denbighshire-born singer sold 5m records with The Alarm and lived with cancer over three decades.
Donkey has two mums after 'one in a million' birth
Two donkeys gave birth at exactly the same time leaving their carers with a mystery to solve.
Toxic mushroom meal was 'terrible accident', says woman on trial for murder
Erin Patterson admits lying to police about her relatives' deaths, but will argue they were a "terrible accident".
Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert
Police say the plan was orchestrated by a group promoting hate speech and the radicalisation of teenagers.
Reform considers legal challenges against asylum hotels
Reform UK chairman Zia Yusuf told the BBC the party is exploring ways to fulfil its promise to voters.
Trump says he is not considering running for third term
'This is not something I'm looking to do,' Trump says about speculation he may run again in 2028.
Netanyahu vows response after Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport
Footage appeared to show a plume of black smoke rising from an area near the airport on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.
Boy, 4, receives groundbreaking gene therapy for rare disease
Four-year-old Eisa is living a normal life after taking part in a groundbreaking gene therapy trial.
Sir John Curtice: The map that shows Reform's triumph was much more than a protest vote
It suggests the party was particularly popular among those who voted for Brexit in 2016 and for Boris Johnson in 2019.
Parking chaos and poo - the price of TikTok beauty spot's fame
Mam Tor in the Peak District has become strangely popular, but what effect is this having?
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - the origins of the year's most talked about game
The makers of a video game that even impressed the French president tell the unusual tale of its development.
Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope
The image, shared by White House social media accounts, comes as Catholics prepare to pick the next pontiff.
Marvel's Thunderbolts* proves a hit at box office
The film starring Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan also scores well with audiences online.
Labour minister sorry over grooming gangs remark
Leader of the Commons Lucy Powell has sought to clarify comments she made in "the heat of" a radio debate.
Europe marks VE Day with Trump on its mind
As Western alliances unravel, Europe is entering an era that seems distant from what VE Day represented, the BBC's Katya Adler writes.
Changing leader not enough to fix Tories, Badenoch says
The Tory leader says her party's comeback will be "slow and steady", after her heavy local election losses.
What it's like marrying a man who still has a wife - and she's at your wedding
"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.
Bournemouth Echo
Four-bedroom house with south-facing garden on market for £400k
It offers scope for a large open-plan kitchen and dining space, with additional room for a separate lounge and home office or playroom.
"If you like beer you'll love us": Poole alehouse is Pub of the Week
The Barking Cat, an alehouse which is located in Ashely Road, Parkstone, is Pub of the Week.
Dorset manor house 'a living piece of history' on market
The chapel, now used as a sitting room, contains a medieval window that has been dated to 1170.
Major change to Boots store with 30 new luxury brands
Boots has reopened its Castlepoint store in Bournemouth following a major refurbishment aimed at enhancing its health and beauty offering.
Our top 5 places to watch the sunset in Dorset
Dorset is a county full of natural beauty, and with this, comes some great places to enjoy the sunset from
New store set to open in Bournemouth town centre
A new national retailer is to open in Bournemouth town centre later this month.
The best BCP pubs for a pint in the sunshine according to readers
The Bell and The Cliff are among the best BCP pubs for a pint in the sunshine, according to Daily Echo readers
Dorset leisure centre avoids closure by installing solar panels
However, it faced an existential threat when its energy costs surged from 11p per kWh by 800 per cent to an unsustainable 88p due to the 2022 energy crisis.
The Dorset winners who picked up prizes in this month's Premium Bonds draw
Here are the Premium Bonds winners for May 2025 in Dorset - check if you've won a prize.
Christchurch Quay to host new five-week live music event series
Attendees are encouraged to bring picnics, camping chairs and blankets to create a festival atmosphere.
Surfs up! Para surfboarding event returns to Bournemouth next weekend
A surfing event is returning to Bournemouth next weekend following its huge success last year.
Damerham Duck race returns for the first time since Covid-19
The Damerham Duck Race returned for first time since COVID-19 and was a hit.
UK travellers could face drinking bans in airports soon amid rise in incidents
UK airport drinking limits could soon change as a result of a spate of drunken incidents.
What score can you get? Take this pub quiz to see if you can get 10/10
How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to see how many correct answers you can get.
Christchurch mayor's charity gala dinner raises more than £2,700
The event featured a three-course dinner, a raffle, an auction and live music from Cadence Collective.
All you need to know about the special RAF flypast to mark VE Day 80
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the RAF will do a flypast including the Red Arrows, find out the route and timings.
Spirit of the Blitz returns to BCP for VE Day 80th anniversary tribute
As the nation marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, BCP residents are invited to step back in time and celebrate the music and spirit that carried Britain through its darkest hours.
Southern England's only breeding ospreys lay rare four eggs
RARE birds of prey have successfully laid four eggs at their nest site near Poole Harbour.
'Avoid the area': Large fire breaks out on Bournemouth clifftop
Firefighters were called to East Overcliff Drive after a large fire broke out.
PICTURES: Large fire breaks out on Bournemouth clifftop
People are being told to 'avoid the area' following a large fire that has broken out on a Bournemouth clifftop.
Cause of huge clifftop fire still unknown - updates
Following the large clifftop fire last night, fire services and councils are urging members of the public to follow specific steps and advice to prevent further wildfires.
Moped rider arrested and taken to hospital with 'serious' injuries after crash
A moped rider was taken to hospital with 'serious' injuries and further arrested following a crash near Lansdowne Road.
'Easily confused' missing man now located by police
A search was underway to find 69-year-old Laurence after he was last seen in Corfe Mullen, however he has now been located by the police.
Twin Sails bridge reopens after maintenance completed
TWIN Sails Bridge will be closed for at least the rest of the week.
Formula 1
STRATEGY GUIDE: What are the tactical options for the Miami 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 Florida...
Verstappen vs Norris into Turn 1 and Antonelli after redemption – What To Watch For in the Miami Grand Prix
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day in Florida...
What the teams said – Sprint day and Qualifying in Miami
The teams report back on the Sprint and then Qualifying for the Grand Prix from the Miami International Autodrome.
‘Just to get into Q3 is tough’ – Hamilton admits Ferrari ‘struggling big time’ after exiting Miami Qualifying in P12
Lewis Hamilton was left to rue Ferrari’s “big time” struggles after ending Qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix in P12, with the seven-time World Champion admitting that progressing into Q3 is often proving “tough” at the moment.
FIA post-Qualifying press conference – Miami
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 2. Lando Norris (McLaren), 3. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
Antonelli eager to ‘be ready for anything’ as he secures P3 in Qualifying after frustrating Miami Sprint outing
Following on from a frustrating result that was out of his control in the Miami Sprint, Kimi Antonelli has switched his full focus to capitalising on his third-place starting position on the Grand Prix grid.
WATCH: Ride onboard with Verstappen for his mighty pole lap in Miami
Max Verstappen bounced back in sensational fashion from an unremarkable Sprint to claim pole position for the Miami Grand Prix, narrowly edging out Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli to the honour.
‘I didn’t deliver’ – Norris laments struggle to maximise McLaren’s performance in Miami
Lando Norris had no choice but to settle for second place behind championship rival Max Verstappen in Qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix, despite feeling confident about his car’s potential.
FACTS AND STATS: Red Bull close in on Lotus record as Verstappen faces ominous Miami Grand Prix stat
Max Verstappen scored his third pole position of 2025 in Miami, edging McLaren's Lando Norris as Drivers' Championship leader Oscar Piastri could only manage fourth. Here’s a round-up of all the best facts and stats from another thrilling Qualifying session…
Verstappen ‘very happy’ with Miami pole position as he explains how he saved risky moment on final Qualifying lap
Max Verstappen was delighted to grab pole position in Qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix, with the Red Bull driver admitting that he “just floored it” through a potentially dicey moment during his final flying run.
FIA post-Sprint press conference – Miami
1. Lando Norris (McLaren), 2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 3. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
HIGHLIGHTS: Watch the Qualifying action from Miami as Verstappen secures spectacular pole position
Max Verstappen claimed a magnificent pole position in Qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix as he narrowly got the better of McLaren's Lando Norris and Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli in a remarkably competitive hour.
F1 ACADEMY: Pin storms from sixth to victory in Miami Race 1
Doriane Pin seized the advantage from a dramatic opening lap and fended off pressure to deliver the win in Miami Race 1 from sixth on the grid.
Verstappen surges to pole position ahead of Norris and Antonelli in Miami GP Qualifying
Max Verstappen delivered an incredible performance to clinch pole position in Qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix, the reigning World Champion going fastest from Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli despite a slight error on his final run.
Bearman, Albon and Lawson drop out of the points after being hit with penalties in Miami Sprint
Haas driver Ollie Bearman, Williams' Alex Albon, and Racing Bulls' Liam Lawson have each received a five-second time penalty for a myriad of incidents during the eventful Sprint at the Miami International Autodrome.
AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action from Qualifying for the Miami GP as Verstappen takes pole
Live coverage of Saturday's Qualifying session for the 2025 Miami Grand Prix.
‘It's not what you want to see’ – Verstappen rues pit lane incident in Miami Sprint after losing further ground to McLaren
Max Verstappen has claimed the pit stop blunder which cost him points in the Miami Sprint is "not what you want to see" as the reigning World Champion lost further ground to McLaren rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Hamilton thrilled with P3 in Miami Sprint after ‘tough year so far’ while Leclerc blames himself for early crash
There were contrasting emotions at Ferrari after an eventful Sprint at the Miami Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton climb from P7 to P3 thanks to a well-timed strategy call, while Charles Leclerc was forced to watch on following a crash en route to the grid prior to the event getting underway.
Antonelli gives verdict on first corner move from Piastri as he reflects on Verstappen pit lane incident during tough Miami Sprint
Kimi Antonelli believes that Oscar Piastri's move into Turn 1 at the start of the Miami Sprint was "a bit over the limit" as the Mercedes driver eventually finished the chaotic wet-dry race outside the points after a further incident with Max Verstappen.
HIGHLIGHTS: Norris pips Piastri in incident-filled Miami Sprint with help from late Safety Car
Lando Norris claimed victory in the Miami Sprint as a late Safety Car allowed him to rejoin from the pits in front of McLaren team mate and early race leader Oscar Piastri, similar to his maiden F1 victory 12 months ago.
‘Racing is a pretty cruel business’ – Piastri left disheartened as Sprint strategy call sees Norris continue his ‘luck in Miami’
Oscar Piastri lost out on the opportunity to add another win to his season tally as his McLaren team mate benefitted significantly from the timing of a Safety Car during the Sprint in Miami.
WATCH: Verstappen handed penalty for pit lane collision with Antonelli in eventful Miami Sprint
Max Verstappen was handed a 10-second penalty for a pit lane collision with Miami Sprint polesitter Kimi Antonelli, leaving both outside the points after a delayed wet-dry affair.
Williams duo keen to 'play with strategies' as they target strong result in Miami after impressive Qualifying
Alex Albon believes that starting alongside Williams team mate Carlos Sainz on the grid for the Miami Grand Prix means the team can "play with strategies" with the prospect of rain looming for Sunday's race.
Cadillac unveil their team logo and brand during dazzling Miami launch event ahead of 2026 entry
Ahead of their highly anticipated entry as the grid's 11th team from 2026 onwards, Cadillac have revealed their team logo that will mark their Formula 1 identity and set them apart from their rivals for the upcoming seasons.
Windows Central
Thanks to Xbox's price hike, the Series S is now more expensive than the PS5
The Xbox price hikes make Xbox Series S no longer the best value in gaming, and this PS5 is actually cheaper.
I like SteelSeries' tiniest high performance gaming keyboard, but it's not the only great magnetic option
The SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini (Gen 3) is a compact 60% keyboard using Hall Effect switches, and it's good — but other companies are getting even better.
Laffgaff
Zanzibar and Tanganyika unified into what current country in 1964?
Tanzania.
Sea Bird Thief
A friend of mine is struggling with a serious addiction, stealing sea birds. He was getting better but he's recently taken a tern.