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Backbenchers left feeling bruised after benefit cuts row
After the PM's efforts to mend relations with many on Labour's left, plenty are still unhappy.
The benefits U-turn raises deeper questions about the credibility of Labour's long-term plan
The Government is boxed in from this week's events - and lacks the Houdini skills to escape, says the BBC's Faisal Islam
Glastonbury: The 1975 deliver a polished, but safe headline slot
The indie band deliver the hits - while Alanis Morisette, PinkPantheress and Wet Leg also impress.
Did a JD Vance meme get tourist banned from the US?
US officials have denied claims that a Norwegian man was sent home because of a meme - but the case has raised international questions.
Trump says he is cutting off trade talks with Canada
Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs.
Archbishop retires amid cathedral behaviour failings
His sudden retirement follows a turbulent period for his Bangor diocese after reports of failings.
GHF boss defends Gaza aid operation after hundreds of Palestinians killed near sites
The Hamas-run health ministry says more than 500 Palestinians have been killed since the GHF took over aid distribution.
Doechii: Headlining Glastonbury is part of her five-year plan
The Florida-born rapper and singer is a Grammy Award-winner and a top act at Glastonbury.
Lewis Capaldi makes emotional comeback with surprise Glastonbury set
The singer makes his live return at the festival after releasing a new single.
CMAT says she still faces abuse after viral song
The singer spoke to BBC News after her set lit up Glastonbury festival on Friday afternoon.
Full line-up and stage times for the weekend
The UK's biggest festival kicks off this week. Here's who's playing, and a guide to the secret sets.
BBC at Glastonbury: 'We want to give you best seat in house'
A look behind the scenes at what it takes to bring Glastonbury Festival to people across the world.
In pictures: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's star-studded wedding in Venice
The festivities are expected to last three days, ending with a large party on Saturday.
'Britain will bake' and 'NHS cash linked to success'
The heatwave engulfing the UK and plans to overhaul the NHS feature in Saturday's papers.
'Commercialising concussion': The Australians taking a backyard collision game global
As hype over the game grows, so do concerns about the potential for brain injuries.
I found a bacteria-eating virus in my loo - could it save your life?
It's hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics.
Pioneering satellite reveals rainforests' hidden worlds
First images from the European Space Agency’s Biomass satellite show what lies beneath dense canopies.
'Better dead than single': The dark comedy inspired by 'bleak' dating scene
Kat Sadler and her sister Lizzie Davidson on writing and starring in series two of Such Brave Girls.
Japan loves them. And now they're in the UK - strawberries and cream sandwiches
Serving strawberries in a sandwich might sound unusual in the UK, but it's nothing new in Japan.
Supreme Court curbs judges' power to block Trump's orders in birthright citizenship case
Because of the ruling to limit injunctions, Trump's birthright citizenship order will be able to take effect, 30 days after the courts opinion was filed, the court said.
Trump says he would 'absolutely' consider bombing Iran again
The US president also reiterates his claim that Iran's nuclear facilities have been "obliterated".
A 'fake trial': Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers make final arguments to jurors
The rapper's lawyer said women were willing participants in sex acts and denied a broader racketeering scheme.
UK eases Israel travel advice as evacuation effort winds down
The sixth and final scheduled evacuation flight organised by the government is set to depart on Sunday.
Sportscar maker Lotus considering shifting UK production to US
The BBC understands the car maker is considering the move amid the introduction of US tariffs.
Murder case police find body in search for missing woman
One man has been charged with Reanne Coulson's murder, and another with assisting an offender.
Starmer says fixing welfare is a 'moral imperative'
The prime minister described the benefits system as "broken" a day after he was forced to U-turn on plans for reforms.
Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads
Spain, Italy and France are among the countries issuing warnings to protect health and stop wildfires.
Netanyahu claims victory over Iran – but polling shows many Israelis don't trust him
Israel's prime minister may be contemplating an early election, but he still faces corruption charges.
Carrie Johnson warns mums over dehydration from hospital bed
The wife of former PM Boris Johnson thanked the NHS after what she said was a "brutal" week for her and her new baby.
Celebrities descend on Venice Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding
The festivities are expected to last three days, ending with a large party on Saturday.
Children among casualties after tree falls in park
Police say the public should avoid the area after five children were taken to hospital.
Trump on a high after 'tremendous' wins at home and abroad
The US president's week began with an angry outburst but ended with him celebrating four major political victories.
I found a bacteria-eating virus in my loo - could it save your life?
It's hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics.
Budapest Pride goes ahead, defying Orban threat of 'legal consequences'
Tens of thousands have gathered for the LGBTQ march in Hungary's capital, despite a police ban and warning from PM Viktor Orban.
Japan loves them. And now they're in the UK - strawberries and cream sandwiches
Serving strawberries in a sandwich might sound unusual in the UK, but it's nothing new in Japan.
A collision challenge is going global - but it's not all fun and games
As hype over the game grows, so do concerns about the potential for brain injuries.
In pictures: Saturday at Glastonbury Festival
Kaiser Chiefs have opened the Pyramid Stage with mystery band 'Patchwork' due to perform later.
The 1975 deliver a polished, but safe headline slot
The indie band deliver the hits - while Alanis Morisette, PinkPantheress and Wet Leg also impress.
Senate Republicans scramble to pass Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Party leadership have been twisting arms for an initial vote on the spending plan by Saturday.
Iran holds state funeral for military leaders killed in Israel conflict
Military leaders and nuclear scientists are being buried days after a ceasefire came into effect.
£96m of cocaine seized from vessel at UK port
Border Force intercept a container vessel from Panama at the Essex port.
Did a JD Vance meme get a 21-year-old tourist banned from the US?
US officials have denied claims that a Norwegian man was sent home because of a meme - but the case has raised international questions.
Farage's Tata plan would cost 5,000 jobs, says Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer uses his Welsh Labour conference speech to attack the leader of Reform UK.
Police helicopter in near miss with US fighter jet
A police helicopter sent to search for drones had a close encounter with a US fighter jet.
We were driving F1 cars at 180mph and still had to look cute
Damson Idris stars alongside Brad Pitt in F1: The Movie and had to master high-speed racing for filming.
Lotus has 'no plans' to close any factory
The manufacturer has admitted it is "actively exploring" options amid talks of a move to the United States.
Hundreds of NHS agencies to be scrapped
Ministers set to abolish bodies which advocate on behalf of patients and support whistleblowers.
Reanne Coulson murder accused appears in court
A man charged with murder and a man charged with assisting an offender are remanded in custody.
Bournemouth Echo
Roads to close in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
Road closures and restrictions in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch for BCP Council, BT, Wessex Water, SGN, and gas works. Check dates and affected roads.
Dorset's highest-rated café has the 'best coffee ever' and a 'homely' feel
Dorset's highest-rated café is a spot that is said to have the "best coffee ever" and a welcoming feel
Teen baker battling chronic illness has queues of people flocking to business
A teenage baker battling a chronic illness has queues of people flocking to buy her baked goods.
Dorset law firm wins two awards at legal ceremony
Amicus Law wins Employer of the Year and Paralegal of the Year at the Devon and Somerset Law Society Legal Awards 2025, recognising staff wellbeing and excellence.
School gets rare accolade for 'unwavering commitment'
Broadstone First School earns rare School Games Platinum Award for excellence in PE, sports leadership, and competitions, recognising four years of Gold status.
Dorset Police to be at community event this weekend
The police race action plan is the force's commitment to tackling disparities in policing experienced by black communities.
Booking system at recycling centres to make savings
Alternative savings options were considered, such as reducing opening days, closing sites, and ceasing cross-border payments to BCP and Hampshire councils.
Bournemouth law firm raises more than £9,000 for charity
Lyons Bowe Solicitors raised £9,210 for charity through the Will Aid campaign, supporting UK charities like Age UK and NSPCC by offering donation-based Wills.
Olympic gymnast and Strictly star is coming to Bournemouth
Olympic gymnast and Strictly star Louis Smith joins the 2026 Jukebox Idols tour, with shows in Bournemouth. Tickets on sale for this 50s & 60s music event.
Bournemouth care provider named one of top 20 in south west
Bournemouth’s YOU-CAS Ltd named a top 20 home care provider in South West England by homecare.co.uk, recognising excellence in elderly and disability care.
Healthwatch Dorset celebrates Gypsy, Roma and Traveller month
Healthwatch Dorset marks Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month by sharing GRT community voices, highlighting heritage, challenges and local support in Dorset.
'Do not eat': Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, Iceland and more UK supermarket recall warnings
Products sold at Aldi, Sainsbury's, Asda, Tesco, Lidl, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have been recalled by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
Rare German Tiger tanks run together for first time in 80 years
Historic TANKFEST 2025 at The Tank Museum, Bovington, showcases world’s only running Tiger I and King Tiger tanks together in UK for first time in 80 years.
Bournemouth illustrator designs NHS nurse's poetry chapbook cover
The collection, which will be released in July, is by Nicole Durman, who is both a nurse and poet.
MP calling for more investment in swimming facilities
Labour MP Tom Hayes urges UK government to boost funding for swimming facilities and lessons in Bournemouth to combat health inequality and child poverty.
Thousands share concerns about health and social care services
Healthwatch Dorset’s 2024-25 report reveals over 7,000 residents’ feedback on NHS, GP, dental and social care services, homelessness, pharmacy access and carers.
Council finds 'a handful' of donkeys messing with bins in New Forest
New Forest District Council patrols find donkeys interacting with wheelie bins and food waste caddies. Council urges residents to secure bins and caddies.
Poole among busiest beaches in the UK this weekend
Trainline reports a surge in UK train travel to coastal destinations like Poole, Eastbourne and Brighton as heatwave prompts seaside getaways this weekend.
Vicar swaps church service for lunch service in Dorset village
Reverend Angus Mayhew joins Aurora Boveridge College students for a Cranborne Village Hall community lunch, supporting autism awareness and local unity.
Canteen of silver cutlery to fetch thousands at auction
Solid silver Walker & Hall cutlery set, valued at £2,500, to be auctioned by Charterhouse in Somerset on 30 July amid strong UK silver prices.
Cancer survivors to get free entry to major UK marathon
Cancer survivors in the UK can apply for free entry to the 2025 New Forest Marathon, thanks to Run 4 Cancer’s new initiative promoting post-treatment exercise.
Large music cycling event to cause disruption in Bournemouth
Drum and Bass on the Bike event in Bournemouth this Sunday may cause travel disruption. Dorset Police set route and warn on e-scooter use; plan journeys.
Mounjaro serious side effects warning as NHS GPs prescribe weight-loss jab
The Mounjaro weight-loss jab is now available from GPs the NHS, but only for a limited group of patients with a BMI over 35
Primary school wins gardening competition after garden vandalised
Winton Primary School wins Bournemouth in Bloom’s school gardening competition after recovering from vandalism, praised for its outstanding sensory garden.
Bournemouth artist reveals his solo exhibition at historic venue
A BOURNEMOUTH artist is excited for his new solo exhibition at Highcliffe castle showcasing fossils of shark teeth.
101-year-old veteran awarded medal for war efforts
A 101-year-old Second World War veteran was awarded a medal this weekend for her efforts in the war.
'It's in your head all the time': 'fault' with alarm persists months after flat fire
Loren Ogando, 34, lives with her four-year-old son at Raglan Lodge on North Lodge Road in Poole, and has become increasingly concerned for hers, her son's and her neighbours' welfare due to the fire alarm system being broken.
Historic buildings to be torn down after repeated vandalism
Repeated incidents of anti-social behaviour have caused irreversible damage to buildings now set to be demolished.
Parking proposals 'won't be implemented' without backing of alliance
The Three Towns Alliance administration within BCP Council has stated that they are not in support of the plans to introduce parking charges.
'Irresponsible' parkers and rubbish-leavers 'not welcome back' to town
Cllr Richard Herrett has warned that people who leave rubbish, or park 'irresponsibly' this weekend are 'not welcome back'.
Parkrun cancelled due to traveller encampment
A parkrun event due to take place in Bournemouth this morning has been cancelled due to a traveller encampment.
Eyes to the skies! Red Arrows to visit Dorset this weekend
Eyes to the skies.
Land Rover enthusiasts gather for RNLI event
Land Rover enthusiasts gathered to raise money for RNLI Poole Lifeboat Station.
Ex-teacher whose sexual assault left victim suffering panic attacks spared jail
Sherborne former teacher Philip Scott, who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a woman in Ludgershall, has been spared jail by magistrates
PICTURES: Oak Academy Year 11 prom at Queens Hotel & Spa
There were fine frocks, fancy cars and snazzy suits on show at a Bournemouth hotel on Friday night.
Council insists it won’t back down on tip booking plan
Dorset Council is determined to introduce a new booking system for tips later this year insisting it will help cut costs after reviewing other options- including permanent closures
RECAP: News, traffic, travel and weather in BCP
We will be bringing you latest traffic, travel and weather updates for across BCP today
Experts warn that a swarm of flying ants 'the biggest in years' could hit UK
Experts are warning of a huge surge in flying ants, spurred on by the ideal combination of intermittent wet and warm weather across the UK.
Formula 1
Are McLaren the team to beat in Austria?
The sound of 20 Formula 1 cars once again reverberated around the Styrian hills on Friday as practice for the Austrian Grand Prix got under way. George Russell clinched victory last year, after Max Verstappen and Lando Norris collided when fighting for the lead, but is the Mercedes racer on course to repeat the feat and back up his Canada win last time out – or are championship leaders McLaren back on song?
Fornaroli secures second pole of 2025 by 0.014s
Leonardo Fornaroli earned his second pole position of the 2025 FIA Formula 2 season for Invicta Racing.
What the teams said – Friday in Austria
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday Practice at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix.
Hamilton explains ‘not spectacular’ start in Austria
Lewis Hamilton has explained the issues he faced during a “not spectacular” Friday at the Austrian Grand Prix, with Ferrari team mate Charles Leclerc also suggesting that there is “a lot of work to be done” overnight.
Russell 'surprised' by Austria practice pace but dismisses pole bid
George Russell has dismissed his chances at fighting for pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver admitting it was "a surprise to us" to top the opening practice session.
Ride onboard with Norris for Friday's fastest lap in Austria
McLaren's Lando Norris set the pace on Friday ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Norris encouraged by McLaren’s pace-setting start in Austria
McLaren enjoyed a strong start to the Austrian Grand Prix weekend after Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri set the pace during Friday’s second practice session.
Verstappen reflects on working with different race engineer in Austria
Max Verstappen has explained what it was like to work with a different race engineer instead of Gianpiero Lambiase during the opening day of action at the Austrian Grand Prix, a day in which the Dutchman ended up in P3 on the timesheets.
Dunne 'grateful' for 'special' McLaren outing in Austria
Alex Dunne has hailed his Formula 1 practice debut as "something pretty special" after finishing only fractionally slower than the sister McLaren of Oscar Piastri ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Watch as Norris sets the pace in FP2 for Austrian GP
Lando Norris led McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri at the top of the times in the second practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix.
Leclerc aiming to ‘put pressure’ on McLaren from P2 in Austria
Charles Leclerc was delighted to claim P2 on the grid at the Austrian Grand Prix following a strong Qualifying performance from Ferrari, with the Monegasque hoping to “put a bit more pressure” on the McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri come race day.
Best facts and stats from Qualifying in Austria
Lando Norris secured his third pole position of the season in phenomenal fashion as he beat Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri by over half a second on his final lap in Austria. He has dominated the weekend's proceedings so far, but plenty of other talking points emerged from the crucial session. Here are the best facts and stats from Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix...
Norris pleased to bounce back with Austria pole
Lando Norris expressed his satisfaction after an emphatic return to pole position at the Austrian Grand Prix, with the McLaren driver bouncing back from a dramatic weekend in Canada and some “tough moments” in Qualifying sessions through 2025.
Martí wins for Campos Racing in dramatic Sprint Race
Josep María Martí took his second race victory of the 2025 Formula 2 season after a Sprint Race full of drama at the Red Bull Ring.
Watch the action as Norris claims Austria pole
Lando Norris continued his magnificent form of the weekend in Austria as he beat Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri to claim his third pole position of the season.
Norris storms to impressive pole in Austria
Lando Norris has sealed a commanding pole position in Qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix, the McLaren driver recording a time that was half a second clear of nearest challenger Charles Leclerc to mark the biggest pole margin of the season so far.
AS IT HAPPENED: Norris takes Austrian GP pole
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
Watch the action as Norris tops FP3 in Austria
Lando Norris remained at the top of the timesheets during Saturday’s final practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix, fronting a McLaren 1-2 over team mate Oscar Piastri.
Norris sets the pace during FP3 in Austria
Lando Norris set the pace ahead of Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen in the final practice hour of the Austrian Grand Prix, setting the scene for an unpredictable Qualifying session as many struggled to stick to the track limits.
AS IT HAPPENED: Third practice for the Austrian GP
Live coverage of the third Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.
Windows Central
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming soon — will install much faster than version 24H2
Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming this fall, and will share the same servicing and platform release as version 24H2, meaning it will be a breeze to install.
Early Prime Day laptop deals are here — Top Windows PCs to shop this weekend starting at $429
Amazon Prime Day kicks off on July 8, but I'm already seeing massive discounts on Windows laptops, including Copilot+ PCs, at various major retailers.
I tested a 34-inch 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor that nails performance and design — with a price that's lower than you'd guess
I tested the Alienware 34" QD-OLED AW3425DW Gaming Monitor and absolutely fell in love with its pricing and features. Here's what makes it such a great choice.
Laffgaff
General Custer died in what battle against Native American forces?
Little Bighorn.
Autographed Plate
What do you call an autographed plate? A signature dish.