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With possible Iran-Israel ceasefire, Trump's high-risk strikes may pay off
Trump seems inclined to hold his fire as Iran's attack on US troops in Qatar caused no damage or casualties.
What we know about Iran's attack on US base in Qatar
The Iranian military confirms it launched missiles in retaliation for American strikes against its nuclear sites.
Did Trump have the legal authority to strike Iran?
Some lawmakers have called Trump's strikes on Iran "unconstitutional" - so did he have the authority to order them?
Labour MPs mount major bid to block benefits changes
MPs including senior Labour figures sign an amendment that could sink the welfare reform bill.
UK vows to spend 5% of GDP on national security by 2035
The announcement comes ahead of a two-day Nato summit in the Netherlands.
More pets being put down due to rising vet bills, BBC told
Owners are increasingly delaying treatment for sick pets to avoid spiralling vet bills, charities warn.
Queen Elizabeth memorial to include Prince Philip
Lord Foster's winning design includes memories of Prince Philip and a bridge in the shape of a tiara.
Wreck of $30m yacht which sank and killed seven lifted from seabed in Sicily
Tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and daughter were among seven people killed when boat went down off coast of Italy.
Florida building 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention centre in Everglades
The facility could be completed within months and have the capacity to hold around 1,000 people.
At-home cervical screening tests offered in England
The home tests will be offered so that women can check for cervical cancer without visiting a GP.
RAF flight evacuates British nationals from Israel
Foreign Secretary David Lammy says 63 British nationals and their dependants were evacuated by the RAF from Tel Aviv.
International law 'at heart' of Starmer's foreign policy, says Hermer
Lord Richard Hermer said that the government was determined to "lead on international law issues" globally.
Singer Jessie J undergoes surgery for breast cancer
The singer reveals she has undergone surgery and is now resting at home awaiting her results.
Glastonbury Festival: Five newcomers you don't want to miss
Some of music's best new acts will play at Glastonbury. Here's who to see before they get too big.
The Papers: 'Ceasefire agreed with Iran' and 'war games'
Trump's declaration of a ceasefire with Iran after its missile strikes in the Middle East makes front page news.
As Diddy prosecution rests, how compelling is the case against him?
Legal experts say testimony of key witnesses has helped build prosecutors' argument, but does not ensure a conviction on all counts.
The Telegram channels spreading pro-Russian propaganda in Poland
Telegram channels sharing disinformation in Polish are pushing the Kremlin’s narrative, experts warn.
'Giving soldiers faulty ear plugs was a betrayal'
Hundreds of UK veterans join a legal claim after suffering hearing loss.
Children with speech issues risk poor mental health, charity warns
Speech and Language UK says some children can struggle to categorise and communicate how they feel.
Scottish wingsuit flyer Liam Byrne dies during Swiss Alps jump
British champion Liam Byrne, 24, had said he knew from a young age he wanted to "fly like a bird".
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan reveals stage four cancer
The ex-BBC and Sky journalist says he is "responding positively" to treatment and is "feeling well".
Portrait allegedly damaged by visitor taking selfie
The museum says it will impose restrictions on selfie-taking in the future.
US says Kilmar Ábrego García will 'never go free' after judge orders his release
US Homeland Security, which says he'll "never go free on American soil", is expected to keep him detained for immigration reasons.
Police appeal after £150k violin stolen from pub
The 18th century violin was allegedly stolen on 18 February from The Marquess Tavern in Islington.
People evacuated from tower after major fire spread
Residents are evacuated from a tower block after embers from a major fire at Hotspur House spread.
What we know about the ceasefire
Donald Trump accuses both sides of breaking the ceasefire and urges them to "calm down".
Keir Starmer vows to press on with welfare cuts as rebellion grows
More than 120 Labour MPs are backing plans to block cuts to disability and sickness-related benefits.
Russian naval ship 'disguised' itself while passing through English Channel
The Boikiy emitted a fake ID signal while sailing through the waterway alongside two sanctioned oil tankers.
'A slap in the face' - Asos bans shoppers for making too many returns
The retailer has been cracking down on customers with high return rates - but some say it is unfair.
Germany vows fair share of Europe's defence ahead of Nato summit
It is the US president's first Nato summit since 2019 and all 32 leaders are set to commit to a big hike in defence spending.
British man charged over 'wedding' with child, 9, at Disneyland Paris
The 39-year-old is a convicted sexual offender who is wanted in the UK, French prosecutors have said.
Venice protesters claim victory as Bezos changes wedding venue
No Space for Bezos activist group tells BBC they are "very proud of this".
Rich Kids of Instagram star admits Hermes handbags scam
Jack Watkin, 26, gained his victims' trust by creating a false image of wealth and sophistication.
Bears raid honey store after enclosure escape sparks wildlife park evacuation
Two brown bears escape from their enclosure and eat a "week's worth of honey" in the food store.
Woman allegedly murdered by sister stabbed eight times, court told
Jennifer Abbott Dauward - whose sister is accused of her murder - was found dead at her London home.
'Idyllic' island with ruined castle goes on sale for first time in 80 years
The Island of Shuna, which includes a ruined castle, working farm and a holiday accommodation business, is on sale for £5.5m.
Watch: Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran
The US president expressed his frustration at the conduct of the two nations.
Iran nuclear scientist killed in Israeli strike, state TV says
The attack in Gilan, hours before the ceasefire, killed nine people, officials and Iranian media say.
First evacuation flight from Israel lands in the UK
Israeli airspace has been closed for more than a week - leaving thousands of Britons stranded.
Labour welfare rebellion to test Keir Starmer like never before
Labour MPs' challenge over benefits cuts is perhaps the gravest crisis in the PM's time in office so far.
The outsider trying to stop Andrew Cuomo's comeback as New York City mayor
Nine democrats are vying for the job, in a race that could have implications for the party nationally as it tries to take on Trump.
'I applied for 647 jobs after uni until I got one'
Caitlin Morgan doubted if her degree was worth it as competition for graduate jobs hit record high.
As Diddy prosecution rests, how compelling is the case against him?
Legal experts say testimony of key witnesses has helped build prosecutors' argument, but does not ensure a conviction on all counts.
Five Glastonbury newcomers you don't want to miss
Some of music's best new acts will play at Glastonbury. Here's who to see before they get too big.
Queen Elizabeth memorial to include bridge inspired by her tiara
Lord Foster's winning design also includes a statue of the Queen with Prince Philip.
Google may be forced to link to rival search platforms in the UK
The Competition and Markets Authority says it wants to open up the UK search market.
Russian missile strikes kill 17 in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region
President Zelensky said at least 100 more were injured in a Russian ballistic missile strike.
MP who was raped gets Starmer's backing over law change
Labour's Natalie Fleet says she used to tell friends "I can't be an MP - I was a teenage parent".
'Best place to have herpes': New Zealand advert wins top prize
The charity was awarded a Cannes Lions award for its campaign to destigmatise the infection.
Child abuse training failures before boy's murder
Twenty cases when police had contact with Alfie Steele and his family were investigated.
US safety regulators contact Tesla over erratic robotaxis
Videos posted online appear to show the newly launched self-driving cars speeding and driving in the wrong lane.
Bournemouth Echo
Council sinks plans to licence floating restaurant: 'Ridiculous and feeble'
The man behind plans for the area’s first floating restaurant has called the council’s refusal as ‘feeble’ and ‘hypocritical’.
Portland man shares update before gruelling 18-mile swim challenge
Portland local, Mark Greensit, shares an update before he takes on a gruelling swimming challenge.
Inquest review adjourned into death of boy, nine, killed at scene of horror crash
Zachary Roe, age nine, died at the scene of a car accident in March 2024 after suffering catastrophic injuries.
Pupils design face masks inspired by Picasso
PUPLIS from primary and junior school have been getting creative after school transforming recycled materials into colourful cubist masks.
Westminster lobby day experience was 'powerful' says foodbank
Representatives of Bournemouth Foodbank travelled to Westminster last week to hold a lobby day with MPs in what was called a “powerful and moving” experience.
More than £1.5 million paid out to NHS staff injured at work
MORE than £1.5 million has paid in compensation to NHS staff injured at work in the last five years
Man wrongly fined at McDonald's says 'no way of challenging' parking tickets
Mr Dawson says that people who may not be as tech savvy may have to pay fines that they have been wrongly given, due to the difficulty of appealing a fine.
New headmaster announced at Ringwood school
Moyes Court School has announced Paddy Padfield as its new headmaster for the upcoming school year after having previously served as deputy head.
Chewing gum to be removed from some streets of BCP
Chewing gum to be removed from BCP high streets
Drum and Bass On the Bike returning to Bournemouth this Sunday
The bass-booming "travelling festival" is returning to Bournemouth for the sixth time this weekend.
New Forest pony left with a broken back leg after hit and run
A THREE-year-old pony was injured after she was hit by a vehicle.
'We’ve now lost two accessible homes when there’s already a huge shortage'
A disabled mother from Wimborne says rising rents in social housing are making it impossible for people like her to find a suitable home, leaving vulnerable families struggling to cope.
BCP Council wins 'Senior Leadership Team of the Year' award
BCP Council's leadership team wins Municipal Journal award
The story of Talbot Village's aristocrat founders take on the 'bad and unworthy poor'
Georgina and Mary Anne Talbot, two sisters of means and unshakeable faith, whose legacy would be witnessed in the very landscape of the region.
Applying the pressure at one of East Dorset's oldest golf courses
This isn't just a place to swing a club, it's a part of Bournemouth's past, a civic vision, and a stage where golfing legends once walked.
Four beach volleyball courts to be installed at beaches
FOUR beach volleyball courts will be installed at beaches after council granted permission.
Winner revealed in the Daily Echo's Gym of the Year 2025
The winner of the Daily Echo’s Gym of the Year competition can finally be revealed.
Former bank set to become 'destination' deli and restaurant
Former NatWest bank in Blandford Forum to become a high-quality restaurant and deli, boosting town centre regeneration and supporting independent businesses.
Air ambulance charity reflects on 25 years of life-saving service
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance celebrates 25th anniversary
Elderly woman fulfils dream of stepping back on to stage
Upton Bay care home resident Edna returns to dance academy
Police to attend popular festival to discuss 'policing concerns'
Dorset Police to attend Africa Comes to Bournemouth festival
Residents urged to take part in health research registry
Residents urged to join 'Be Part of Research' health registry
Shared Lives carers in Dorset helping people to live full lives
"Being part of the community has encouraged him to do so much more and expand what he wants to achieve."
Morebus offering free travel for military personnel on Saturday
Morebus: Free travel on Saturday for armed forces
'Truly transformational' cost of living support to continue
Dorset Council pledges to continue cost of living support
Solar panel installation designed to be seen from space
Good Energy opens new Ringwood office with solar panels visible from Google Earth, generating 67,909kWh yearly and supporting UK net zero and sustainability goals
Woman who was one of few female funeral directors marks 30 years
A funeral director who started as one of few women in the profession has marked 30 years in the industry.
Care home staff collect items for elderly and disabled in Ukraine
Colten Care homes in Hampshire and Dorset donate vital items to New Forest for Ukraine, supporting elderly and disabled people affected by the war.
Ex-headteacher's novel set in Swanage and Weimar Germany
Former headteacher Michael Shew releases "Betrayal in Berlin", a historical novel set in Swanage, London and Weimar Germany from 1925–1945.
World's only running King Tiger tank arrives at Bovington
The world’s only running King Tiger tank arrives at The Tank Museum, Bovington for TANKFEST 2025. Historic WWII German tank’s first UK appearance.
'Pure' and 'magical' voices to feature in new sound art installation
New sound installation features voices of Dorset children
Dorset businesses invited to apply for King's Award for Enterprise
Organisations that receive the award are permitted to fly the King's Awards flag at their primary office and incorporate the emblem into their marketing materials for five years.
Most businesses in the South West plan to invest more in AI
Meanwhile, more than a fifth (21 per cent) of local firms plan to create new AI-specific roles.
Dorset residents denied NHS care over postcode lottery
PSP charity raises concerns about Dorset care funding
Aldi recruiting for 110 new store colleagues across Dorset
Aldi is hiring 110 new store colleagues in Dorset, with roles in Poole, Bournemouth, and Christchurch. Industry-leading pay, paid breaks, and career progression.
Retirement village volunteers help community centre
McCarthy Stone’s Old Market Village staff volunteer and donate £1,000 to Wimborne’s Allendale Community Centre, supporting local dementia and foodbank services.
Waggy Tails Rescue to host online dog show due to weather warning
Now, Waggy Tails Rescue will host the dog show online, with the "best in show" trophy up for grabs.
Seafront parking could be monetised to combat illegal parking
MORE paid for parking could be introduced along the clifftops to combat dangerous illegal parking.
'Poorly equipped' kayakers went missing in early hours
Poole Coastguard Rescue Team were called to an incident involving “poorly equipped” kayakers who went missing early Sunday morning.
Calls to set realistic housing targets to protect communities
A CAMPAIGN group has called on Dorset Council to challenge "unrealistic" central housing targets to protect our communities and environment.
Anger over 'excessive' number of homes planned for hospital site
Plans to bulldoze a former hospital and replace it with housing have sparked a large number of objections
PICTURES: The Cornerstone Academy Year 11 prom
The Cornerstone Academy Year 11 prom took place at Merley House in Wimborne last week.
Person suffers 'severe' medical episode while on vessel
An individual was on vessel when suffered severe medical episode resulting in response from ambulance and coastguards.
RECAP: A31 clears following three vehicle crash near A338
A crash this morning between the A31 and A338 is causing severe delays. Follow along for live updates.
Bench hacked apart in mindless vandal attack
A bench in Snag Lane, Milborne St Andrew, one of the few respite stops on the Obelisk route to Weatherby Castle, was damaged.
Man heartbroken after £13k coffee trailer stolen from secure location
A BOURNEMOUTH man has been left heartbroken after his coffee trailer was stolen from a secure parking location where it had always been parked for over two years.
Emergency services called after 'several' reports of individual in 'distress'
Emergency services were called to reports of an individual in 'distress' at Boscombe beach.
Woman dies following unwitnessed fall at home
An inquest has opened into the death of a woman after she had an 'unwitnessed fall' at home.
Police officer struck with glass bottle while dealing with 'disturbance' at beach
At around 6.10pm on Saturday, June 21, officers on patrol in the vicinity responded to reports of a disturbance involving a large group of people in the area of Pier Approach.
What's in a seafood stick? Vici’s guide to a tasty, healthier snack
What's in a seafood stick? Vici's guide to a tasty, healthier snack.
Three teenagers alleged to have fired at pigeon using air rifle
On Sunday, June 15, three teenagers reportedly fired at a pigeon using the rifle at Jubilee Field Recreation Ground in Sway.
Road to close this evening for lorry container recovery
A road is set to close this evening to allow for the recovery of an overturned lorry’s container.
'Rare coastal opportunity' comes up for sale in loss for locals
A controversial plot of land in Poole has been put on the market after BCP Council voted to approved to sell it last year much to the disappointment of residents.
Parking company defends 'simple and user-friendly' ticket appeal process
A PARKING company has said its appeal process is "simple and user friendly" after a customer described that there was "no way of challenging it" without the internet.
Arson probe after huge fire destroyed former golf club
AN ARSON probe has been launched after a huge fire destroyed a former golf club in West Parley.
HMRC scam warning - how to spot fake phone calls, texts, voicemails and emails
HMRC has put out a warning for phone calls, emails and text messages, following a spate of attacks by fraudsters posing as the tax office
Formula 1
Stars turn out for the London premiere of 'F1'
London's Leicester Square played host to the European premiere of 'F1 The Movie' and the stars showed up on the red carpet, ahead of the film's official release on June 25.
‘F1’ star Idris on his role and training to drive
We are moving ever closer to the release of the ‘F1’ movie, which tells the story of ex-Formula1 driver Sonny Hayes (played by Brad Pitt) as he makes his comeback to the sport with the fictional APXGP team to partner rookie Joshua Pearce. Ahead of the film’s release, Damson Idris – who stars as Joshua – sat down to discuss the process of making the movie, why he felt compelled to “protect” his character and what he can’t wait for fans to experience when watching ‘F1’
Idris took Copse 'flat out' during prep for 'F1'
*F1 The Movie* stars Damson Idris and Kerry Condon have explained how they prepared for their “radical” roles on and off track, with the film released internationally on June 25.
Herbert's shock victory for Stewart at the Nurburgring
In a truly dramatic Formula 1 season, the 1999 European Grand Prix at the Nurburgring had it all with a shock winner, changeable conditions and implications on the title race.
Listen to F1 Nation's Austrian Grand Prix preview
Join our *F1 Nation* crew as they get stuck into the big talking points ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend.
Interview highlights from the 'F1' London premiere
The stars turned out in force for the London premiere of ‘F1 The Movie’ starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris on Monday evening in Leicester Square.
Windows Central
Star Wars Battlefront 2 player counts are blowing up Steam charts again — It's thanks to a deal so good it must be from a galaxy far, far away
Thanks to an amazing Star Wars Battlefront 2 deal on Steam and other platforms, the game's resurgence is still going strong. In fact, it's stronger than ever.
“Monstrous versatility” — Lenovo Legion Go hits its best price since Black Friday
This rare $499.99 deal on the Lenovo Legion Go drops the price of the most versatile gaming handheld by $200.
These 3 Microsoft Teams features are set to ship this summer — here’s why I’m excited
Microsoft Teams is getting better this summer with external file sharing, custom keyboard shortcut support, and new tools for sign language users.
Leaked AMD Ryzen 5 X3D gaming CPU will dominate the market — and it could launch this year
AMD has listed a Ryzen 5 9600X3D CPU in official documentation for the first time, suggesting that it could have a new budget champion headed our way in 2025.
Clearance sale — This 2-in-1 laptop is cheap right now and offers fantastic battery life
The Lenovo 14-inch IdeaPad 5x 2-in-1 packs a Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. We gave it a high score and now it's on a clearance sale.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lead Charlie Cox wants you to hold the applause — He feels "like a total fraud" since he only spent 4 hours voice acting
Daredevil star Charlie Cox says he "feels like a total fraud" when praised for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 since he was only in the recording booth for a short time.
Even YouTube’s anti-adblock campaign doesn’t stand a chance against this self-made AR app — blocking real-world billboards with Google Gemini AI
A software engineer has developed an ingenious augmented reality app for Snap's fifth-generation AR Spectacles designed to identify and block ads in real life.
Remedy vows to make FBC: Firebreak's gear progression no longer a slog — while also outlining plans for further improvements in its latest patch
FBC: Firebreak, the new co-op shooter by Remedy Entertainment, recently received a sizable balance patch along with a statement from Remedy that says the studio plans to make bigger improvements to the game in the future.
Microsoft is reportedly planning yet more major cuts at Xbox — as early as next week
Microsoft is planning major cuts at Xbox as early as next week, according to a report from Bloomberg.
Here’s the secret behind Microsoft’s AI agents — meet Mu, the compact AI model transforming Settings on your PC
Microsoft’s Mu model gives Windows Settings new AI powers. It lets you use natural language and instantly change settings. Here's how it was developed.
After a year of waiting, Microsoft's Meta Quest 3S "Xbox Edition" is here — our hands-on review of this (very) limited edition partnership
Last year, Microsoft revealed it was working on an Xbox edition Quest VR headset with Meta, of Facebook fame. Was it worth waiting for over a year? Our review.
Rogue Trader continues to be one of the best Warhammer 40,000 games of all time — thanks to this second DLC expansion
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader’s second DLC expansion, Les Imperialis, has over 15 hours of awesome new stories, quests, gameplay changes, and more.
I've been seeing the future through the best AR glasses yet — and there's a whole lot of XREAL there
I've been using the XREAL One Pro AR glasses, and they're hands-down the absolute best in the category right now. It's the future, but is it worth the cost?
Bring the "Windows 10 look" back to Windows 11 — Everything I changed to restore the desktop UI experience
Do you miss Windows 10? So do I. Here's how to make Windows 11 look and feel just like it with built-in options and free third-party tools.
Bill Gates just met the creator of Linux for the first time ever — "No major kernel decisions were made" at Azure CTO's dinner
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and the creator of Linux, Linus Torvalds, finally met in person at a friendly dinner.
Sam Altman says "current computers were designed for a world without AI" — after claiming AGI won't require new hardware
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman potentially suggests that users will need to buy new devices in the foreseeable future as the world becomes more AI-driven.
Xbox is bringing more games to "Stream Your Own Game" for Cloud Gaming — as well as a feature we've wanted for years
As more games come to "Stream Your Own Game" for Xbox Cloud, a new update provides better details on saves synced across cloud and consoles.
Microsoft unveils big Windows Recall update — now showcases your most used apps and websites
Windows 11 is getting an updated Recall app soon that includes a new homepage interface, which showcases recent snapshots and highlights from your most-used apps and websites.
Laffgaff
What is the oldest of the Triple Crown horse races?
The Belmont Stakes.
Origami Classes
I had to stop my origami classes. There was just too much paperwork.