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Sizewell C nuclear plant gets £14bn go-ahead from government
The chancellor calls it a "landmark decision" but critics say the government will regret the move.
We quit our jobs, sold our home and spent 10 years fighting for truth over daughter's death
A NHS trust and hospital manager have been found guilty of health and safety failings over the death of Alice Figueiredo.
China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
World fertility rates in 'unprecedented decline', UN says
Hundreds of millions of people are not able to have the number of children they want, the UN warns.
Palestinians say local gunmen and Israeli forces opened fire near Gaza aid site
Witnesses say the gunmen shot at them while organising queues for food near a site run by an Israeli- and US-backed group.
Foreign Office staff told to consider resigning if they disagree over Gaza
More than 300 Foreign Office staff had raised concerns about potential UK "complicity" in Israel's conduct in Gaza.
Teachers can use AI to save time on marking, new guidance says
For the first time teachers in England are receiving guidelines on how they should and shouldn't use AI.
Paternity leave is outdated and unequal, MPs say
A report says dads should be paid 80% of earnings and allowed six weeks off work when they have a child.
Disorder breaks out in Ballymena after alleged sexual assault of girl
Youths with their faces masked and wearing gloves could be seen throwing objects.
Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone, dies aged 82
The funk music icon died following a "prolonged battle" with COPD and other underlying health issues, his family said.
Warning over 'dirty secret' of toxic chemicals on farmers' fields
Campaigners say that farmers' fields are being contaminated by chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge.
Perfect storm as Trump's mass deportation drive collides with city of immigrants
The clashes over local Ice raids come as the White House orders immigration agents to ramp up enforcement.
Newsom says Trump 'deranged' as more troops deployed to LA protests
Protests against immigration raids by the Trump administration spring up in at least nine other US cities.
Ketamine swapped for salt as smugglers exploit Europe loophole in booming market
Crime gangs are using increasingly elaborate routes to traffic the drug across Europe to the UK, the BBC is told.
The Papers: 'It was fuelish' and '£14bn for nuclear'
A majority of papers lead with the chancellor's U-turn on winter fuel payments for pensioners.
People on £10,000 to £96,000 tell us what they want from the Spending Review
As the government outlines its spending plans, people with a range of incomes tell us where they think the money should go.
Sly Stone: A funky life - in pictures
The singer and front man of Sly and the Family Stone was known for his big style and even bigger hair.
The winter fuel payment U-turn in numbers
The winter fuel payment U-turn has raised questions about how much the policy will save.
Frederick Forsyth: Life as a thriller writer, fighter pilot, journalist and spy
The former journalist and spy became one of Britain's most successful thriller writers.
Billy Boston to become rugby league's first ever knight
The former Wigan player will be the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood in 130 years of the sport's history.
One dead in Russian strike on Odesa, officials say
Four were injured in the attack that hit medical and residential buildings, the Odesa Governor said.
Despair to delight: Lost Rodin 'copy' sells for $1m
A marble sculpture thought to be a copy of the Auguste Rodin work 'Despair' turned out to be real.
Man charged over abortion drug in partner's drink
A Texas man is being accused of giving his ex-partner the abortion pill without her knowledge.
Jurors in Harvey Weinstein trial reportedly fighting among themselves
The foreperson also says some jurors are considering allegations outside of the realm of the case in their deliberations.
Israel to deport Gaza activists including Greta Thunberg
The activists' yacht, which was trying to carry aid to Gaza, was intercepted by Israeli forces in the early hours of Monday.
Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni's $400m defamation lawsuit against Blake Lively
They had been locked in a legal battle since Lively sued Baldoni over their film, It Ends with Us.
Wigan legend Boston to become rugby league's first ever knight
The former Wigan player will be the first rugby league player to receive a knighthood in 130 years of the sport's history.
Watch: Gunshots heard and students evacuate in videos filmed at Austrian school
Video verified by the BBC shows students being evacuated from the school in the city of Graz.
UK sanctions far-right Israeli ministers for 'inciting violence' against Palestinians
Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will both face a travel ban, the UK says.
Sizewell C pledged to lower bills but will take at least 10 years
Sir Keir Starmer says the development of Sizewell C on the Suffolk coastline will create 10,000 jobs over the next decade.
People on £10,000 to £96,000 tell us what they want the UK to spend money on
As the government outlines its spending plans, people with a range of incomes tell us where they think the money should go.
Police officer thought she would die, Hainault sword attack trial hears
Police and paramedics tell court of their terror when they were attacked, allegedly by Marcus Monzo.
More Israelis want the war to end - driven by fears for hostages, rather than Gaza
The Israeli public increasingly wants to end the war - driven mostly by concern for hostages in Gaza.
MPs set to vote on decriminalising abortion in England and Wales
Women would never be prosecuted for terminating a pregnancy under proposed new laws.
Uber brings forward trialling driverless taxis in UK
The autonomous cars with no human safety driver at the wheel will be trialled in London next spring.
Greta Thunberg deported, Israel says, after Gaza aid boat intercepted
The activists' yacht, which was trying to carry aid to Gaza, was intercepted by Israeli forces in the early hours of Monday.
Eurostar plans direct trains to Frankfurt and Geneva
The firm hopes a fleet of up to 50 new trains will be up and running by the early 2030s.
Ketamine swapped for salt as smugglers exploit Europe loophole in booming market
Crime gangs are using increasingly elaborate routes to traffic the drug across Europe to the UK, the BBC is told.
China's electric cars are becoming slicker and cheaper - but is there a deeper cost?
The future for EVs will inevitably involve China. But where does that leave the UK and Europe markets – and what of the questions around national security?
Watch: Former Syria prison guard tells BBC he showed detainees 'no mercy'
The BBC heard from dozens of former officials about their role enforcing the brutality of the Assad regime.
US cities follow LA's protests over Trump's immigration raids
From Boston to Houston, demonstrators elsewhere have followed the displays of opposition in LA.
Give new dads six weeks off work at nearly full pay, MPs say
A report says dads should be paid 80% of earnings and allowed six weeks off work when they have a child.
California governor says Trump 'deranged' as thousands more troops sent to LA
Protests against immigration raids by the Trump administration spring up in at least nine other US cities.
Man died in fall after being removed from plane
Ben Crook died hours after being separated from his partner when they arrived in Turkey.
TV presenter David Bull named new Reform chairman
The TalkTV host replaces Zia Yusuf, who quit last week after clashing with Reform UK colleagues.
PM denies bowing to political pressure over winter fuel
Sir Keir Starmer says his decision to give more pensioners the payment was the result of an improving economy.
Russian drones buzz for hours over Kyiv - and they're getting more destructive
Ukraine is in the middle of the most sustained bombardment since the early stages of the war.
UK firms hold off on hiring as job vacancies fall
The employment market is "weakening" official figures suggest, as cautious businesses delay recruitment.
Bournemouth Echo
'It's a health hazard': Bins overflow behind shopping centre
Overflowing bins behind a shopping centre in Bournemouth have been described as a 'health hazard' by a Bournemouth resident.
Mushroom farm 'with a twist' to rewild fungi lost to ancient woodland destruction
A MICRO mushroom farm ‘with a twist’ has opened in Dorset, aiming to reintroduce rare species into the wild.
Petition to 'fight for special needs children' reaches 90,000 people
A mother from Poole has launched a national petition calling on the government to keep legal protections in place for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
'Exceptional' school celebrates Ofsted inspection
The school was further praised for having "the highest expectations for the personal development and academic achievement of pupils."
Restaurant manager says goodbye to 20-inch locks for charity
Jake, the general manager of Ludo Lounge 'braved the shave' to raise money for Diverse Abilities.
Human waste floods Bournemouth street after wet weekend
“It’s quite a common problem, flooding and water collecting down here."
New categories introduced as tourism awards return
Entries and nominations are now open and free of charge, encouraging participation from businesses and individuals who have made significant contributions to the area.
Tour featuring hits from Rodgers and Hammerstein comes to Poole
Special guest soloists Louise Dearman, Nathaniel Hackmann and Scarlett Strallen will also join the tour.
New campaign to celebrate Poole's wellbeing and leisure offerings
Throughout June, people can enjoy discounts and giveaways spotlighting everything from pampering experiences to family-friendly outings and healthy living.
Train services to be disrupted from this week- what you need to know
The industrial action will affect various roles, but will particularly impact the working hours of train managers and senior conductors.
Ann Widdecombe attends Poole’s Reform UK branch meeting
At the event, she shared her views on illegal immigration and prison space and said the government is putting the public at risk by releasing prisoners.
Dobbies announces which organisations will receive support this year
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced which charities and community organisations will receive support this year.
Swanage Drama Company to perform pantomime Aladdin
Swanage Drama Company has built a reputation for entertaining shows, with a talented cast from Swanage and Purbeck.
Christchurch Central WI meeting focused on gems and crystals
Looking ahead, the group will be participating in a charity fundraising walk for the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW) later this year.
Charity professionals in BCP are invited to networking event
This is followed by an introduction and presentation on topical account issues from Casidhe Baleri, a partner at Saffery.
MP calls for action against 'rogue' property management firms
He said he is standing up for residents and is glad the government is making changes.
Young footballers get free coaching from university students
"Being aware of how to prepare, before and after sport, is essential, both in terms of preventing injury and maintaining performance."
Holiday firm raises more than £45,000 for cancer charity
The money will help the charity fund research into the prevention and earlier diagnosis of the five gynaecological cancers.
Poole woman set to walk across London in memory of her father
Stacey-Louise, who was just five when her father died, was placed third in the national baton twirling championships last year.
'It was good to show her' - pupils' delight as MP visits their school
Ms Toale expressed interest in the school's recycling and food waste initiatives, including a successful crisp packet recycling scheme.
Gogglebox star among speakers at education summit
In other sessions, former English teacher turned academic, Dr Haili Hughes, addressed staff workload and positivity.
Charity to hold session to support families with disabled children
This session will allow attendees to meet with professionals from the NHS, BCP Council and Diverse Abilities, as well as other charities and organisations in Dorset.
Bournemouth school named as lead secondary school for music
The academy will join Twynham School as joint secondary leads, while Baden-Powell & St Peter Junior and Longfleet CE Primary will be joint leads for the primary phase.
Two new show homes unveiled as part of 75-home development
The event was attended by residents, prospective homebuyers and families who explored the new homes while enjoying summer refreshments.
Therapy farm's co-farmers benefit from free cooking course
The course, funded by Waitrose Wimborne’s Give a Little Love initiative, has been well received.
In The Dock: Woman dodged expensive taxi fare from Manchester to Bournemouth
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
LIVE: Crash involving a van and double decker tour bus
Good Evening Everyone, We are getting reports of crash involving a van and a red double-decker “New Forest” tour bus in Bournemouth. We will get you updates as we get. Please send us images and info: newsdesk@bournemouth.co.uk
Emergency services response to two-vehicle crash near Corfe Castle
Good Afternoon Everyone, It has been reported there has been two vehicle crash between Corfe Castle and Harmans Cross Emergency Services are currently on the scene. We will get you more information as we get it.
Missing woman found near A31 allegedly killed by ex-lover and wheeled away in a bin
A missing woman who was found dead near the A31 was allegedly killed by a work colleague and wheeled away in a bin, a court heard.
Boys arrested after teenager spotted with machete
Two 16-year-old boys have been arrested after a teenager was spotted with a machete in Bournemouth.
Identity of body found in New Forest confirmed amid murder probe
Police have identified the body of a victim found buried in Hampshire, following the launch of a murder investigation
Crash that kills bull shuts road in early hours
A crash that involved a bull, lorry and a car shut the A31 during the early hours of this morning.
Dorset and BCP Councils war over incinerator as cabinet refused voice in meeting
COUNCILS war over a proposed waste incinerator after Dorset Council were refused a voice at a recent planning committee.
Bournemouth Air Festival may not return as council ‘stops searching for sponsor’
BOURNEMOUTH Air Festival may not return as a scrutiny board agree to stop searching for a sponsor.
Multiple crews attend 'fire in the open' as residents describe 'loud explosion'
Multiple fire engines were called to put out an unattended bonfire after residents describe hearing a 'loud explosion'.
'It's chaos': Former mayor raps launch of new bin collection system
A former mayor has hit out at the "chaos" surrounding the introduction of wheelie bins in the New Forest
Warning to iPhone users as some models will miss out on new iOS 26 update
Apple is updating its iPhones this autumn but some phones won't be able to have the update installed - see the full list.
M&S online shopping service to return in days after cyber attack shut down
M&S has revealed when its online shopping service will be operational again after it was shut down in April due to a cyber attack.
HMRC gives out £632 million to working families - here's how to apply
Almost 826,000 UK families shared £632.2 million in HMRC top-ups towards their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare last year. Now, the government is urging more working families to sign up - and give their summer plans a financial boost.
Expert shares simple garden advice for grass that's looking brown and patchy
An expect has shared what you should do if your lawn is looking dead and brown - how to improve the health of your grass and get rid of patches.
Double cat-killer sobbed as he was spared jail after attacking girlfriend's pets
A MAN with an 'irrational dislike' of his girlfriend's pets, killed two of her cats and brutally attacked a third.
Bournemouth Echo readers can subscribe for just £4 for four months in this flash sale
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Formula 1
Formula 1 reveals calendar for 2026 season
Formula 1 and the FIA have announced the calendar for the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship, with drivers and teams set to embark on another 24-round campaign.
How Sauber’s hard work on upgrades paid off in Spain
Kick Sauber’s aggressive development programme for their C45 continued in Barcelona, where an all-new floor brought a significant performance upgrade, one which was rewarded in the race by an official fifth place (sixth across the line) for Nico Hulkenberg.
Hamilton responds to speculation over relationship with engineer Adami
Lewis Hamilton has played down any suggestions of tension between himself and his race engineer Riccardo Adami, with the Ferrari driver stating that the speculation is “just noise” which “doesn't make any difference to the job that we're trying to do”.
Red Bull Junior Arvid Lindblad has Super Licence approved
The FIA World Motor Sport Council has confirmed that a request to grant F2 driver and Red Bull Junior Arvid Lindblad a Super Licence prior to his 18th birthday has been granted.
F1 and KitKat to launch partnership in Mexico
KitKat will make its debut as the Official Chocolate Bar of Formula 1 at this year’s Mexico City Grand Prix in October, giving fans the chance to win exclusive merchandise and F1 tickets.
Formula 2 and Formula 3 unveil their 2026 calendars
Formula 2 and Formula 3 have today revealed their 2026 calendars. F2 is set to continue supporting Formula 1 during 14 rounds next season, while F3 will join both at 10 events.
All the key highlights from the 2026 F1 calendar
New team. New race. New regulations. The 2026 Formula 1 campaign, running to 24 Grands Prix, has a bit of everything.
Windows Central
I can't believe we're already getting a sequel to one of the best survival games ever, and I doubly can't believe how much it'll cost
During the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Obsidian Entertainment shocked me by unveiling Grounded 2, the sequel to one of my favorite survival games of all time.
"Everyone knows we have to do it." The FAA shockingly still uses Windows 95 and floppy disks for air traffic control, but now that's changing
Recently, the FAA announced a plan to replace its aging Windows 95 and floppy disk-based air traffic control systems with modern upgrades and tech.
The OLED AI laptop I can't recommend enough just hit its lowest price ever
If there's one OLED AI laptop I recommend to everyone, it's the Zenbook A14. It just so happens to be $250 cheaper right now, dropping it to the best price yet.
"We are not tied to a console release." We got Hollow Knight: Silksong release date news after all, but it had nothing to do with Xbox Ally
Tragically, Hollow Knight: Silksong barely had any appearances at Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Games Showcase. Afterwards, though, Team Cherry narrowed down its release date window.
The Xbox Ally gaming handheld would be perfect to me, if it wasn't for this one thing
Microsoft and ASUS have announced the ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld, and it could be amazing... But I'm not excited about one part of the new handhelds.
I played Gears of War: Reloaded on the ROG Xbox Ally X, and it's a fantastic experience that blew me away
I played Gears of War: Reloaded on the ROG Xbox Ally X after the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, and it's a fantastic experience.
"Ad blockers are not allowed": Google escalates its battle against ad-blockers to push YouTube Premium’s $14/month subscriptions
Google has ramped up its campaign against ad-blockers on YouTube with multiple users sharing warnings indicating “Ad blockers are not allowed on YouTube.”
Everything I know about Intel Nova Lake: The future of Core Ultra Series 4
Intel Core Ultra 400 desktop and mobile processors are rumored to arrive with their Nova Lake codename, and here's what I know.
PSA: I need people to know the ROG 'Xbox Ally' is Xbox by name and software experience only — It is a full Windows PC, you can install *anything* you want on it
Since I'm seeing reams of misinformation online, I'm here to combat it in my small, humble way. You don't need to be into Xbox to enjoy the Xbox Ally.
Windows Mixed Reality is being resurrected by a lone Microsoft employee
Expected to arrive in Fall 2025, a new driver created by a Microsoft engineer will bridge Windows Mixed Reality headsets and SteamVR for continued use.
Xbox is the only console that can play all mainline Final Fantasy games
Thanks to backwards compatibility, no other console can play Final Fantasy games the way Xbox can.
Apple researchers claim OpenAI's o3 model is an "illusion of thinking", inconsistent with a human's thought process
Apple claims that AI models often fail to perform effectively when subjected to complex queries, despite having sufficient computing power to complete the task.
Windows 11's new Start menu is ready for testing, and it's a massive upgrade
Windows 11’s new Start menu adds grid and category views, screen scaling, and the option to disable recommendations entirely for a cleaner experience.
Apple unveils Liquid Glass at WWDC, but all I see is a sorry imitation of Windows Vista's Aero Glass
I watched Apple unveil its new Liquid Glass design language for its software platform, but it just feels like a bad copy of Microsoft's Aero Glass from 2006.
ChatGPT is back (mostly)! OpenAI outage ends as services recover. (Update)
ChatGPT is down right now. The AI tool from OpenAI is unavailable to many, according to reports. We'll update this piece as soon as we know why ChatGPT is down.
Xbox Ally vs Steam Deck: Which is the better gaming handheld?
It turns out that the Xbox Ally is rather comparable to the Steam Deck. Here's how these two gaming handhelds match up against each other.
I had a blast playing LEGO Party! at Summer Game Fest 2025, and I'm looking forward to this zany family game later this year
LEGO Party! is full of zany minigames and shocking turnarounds, and from my time hands-on at Summer Game Fest 2025, it's a family game worth playing.
Windows 11 on Arm now has enough native apps that most users are spending the majority of their time in them, says Arm
A blog post from Arm states that 100 of the most popular Windows apps are now Arm-native, and users are spending upwards of 90% of their time in non-emulated apps, marking a significant milestone.
Laffgaff
What Disney rival opened their first theme park in Florida in 1990?
Universal Studios.
Owl Mating
Owls don't like mating in winter. It's often too wet to woo.