The News - Sunday, 29 June 2025

BBC News

Make healthy food more appealing, government tells supermarkets

Government is partnering with food businesses to reduce calories content of the weekly shop.

Police review footage of chants led by Glastonbury acts

The government condemned chants from rap duo Bob Vylan which were streamed live and called for "death" to the Israeli military.

Charli, Neil Young and Scissor Sisters give Glastonbury goosebumps

With several headliners competing for attention, Saturday was Glastonbury's most compelling night.

Second 30C day for London ahead of Monday's UK heatwave peak

The temperature could climb to mid-30s on Monday as second amber alert in two weeks continues

Thousands party at Budapest Pride despite Orban's ban

A giant crowd throngs the Hungarian capital, championing LGBT rights and defying PM Viktor Orban.

A preacher asked me out. When I turned her down, the stalking began

When Jay Hulme complained about the harassment to a bishop he was accused of witchcraft.

'Regrets, I have a few' and 'cut weight to cut waits'

An interview with Sir Keir Starmer and plans to reform the NHS are featured on Sunday's front pages.

I buy my children vapes to try to control their addiction

One month on from the ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption.

The mystery of the paedophile who hired out Disneyland

Jacky Jhaj has previously organised a fake red carpet premiere and filmed elaborate videos.

I feel like I've been gaslit - like the life I had before the war was made up

The private thoughts and reflections of a young woman whose life has altered course.

'Proud to be gay': K-pop star on coming out to the world

Only a handful of K-pop artists have come out as gay, but none as publicly as Bain. Is this a turning point?

Get me to the Euros! How to nab last-minute tickets for a summer of football

The women's football tournament Euro 2025 kicks off in Switzerland on 2 July. Here's a guide to all the action.

Kneecap hit back at Starmer in highly-charged Glastonbury set

The Irish-language rap trio play to a packed crowd, despite calls for their performance to be banned.

What a night in Glasto's 'Naughty Corner' looks like

Over 20 years, Glastonbury has expanded its after-hours offering for those who dare brave it.

Glastonbury's mystery band Patchwork were Pulp, after all

Jarvis Cocker confirms what everyone knew: Glastonbury's secret act are 1995 headliners Pulp.

School sun safety lessons trialled to tackle skin cancer

The new pilot teaches children as young as five how to check UV levels and apply sunscreen.

Serbia police clash with anti-government protesters in Belgrade

President Aleksandar Vucic - populist and close to Russia - has faced months of protests and alleges a foreign coup plot.

Venice divided as lavish Bezos wedding brings glamour and protests

Venetians have mixed feelings over the Amazon founder's lavish three-day party in their city.

At least 81 people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, Hamas-run health ministry says

Hospital staff and witnesses said at least 11 people were killed after a strike near tents housing displaced people on Friday.

'The Leadmill is ingrained in the lives of our generation'

As the Sheffield music venue closes, regulars say it has created a community over the years.

MP refers himself to commissioner over 'cash for questions' claims

Leaked emails purport to show George Freeman asking a firm that employed him what questions he should ask ministers.

Iran could start enriching uranium for bomb within months, UN nuclear chief says

Rafael Grossi's claim contradicts President Trump, who insists Iran's nuclear capabilities have been "totally obliterated".

'Stop!' - Beyoncé pauses show as flying Cadillac tilts mid-air

There were gasps from the audience as the elaborate prop, which carries her over the crowd, malfunctioned high above the ground.

Thousands in Norway told they won up to millions in lottery error

Norsk Tipping's CEO resigned a day after thousands received incorrect notifications, some saying they had become millionaires.

Man arrested over murder of pregnant mother

Sarah Montgomery was a 27-year-old mother of two and was pregnant at the time of her death.

Car bomb attack in Pakistan kills at least 13 soldiers

Pakistan's military accuses India of backing militants behind the attack, which India denies.

In pictures: Sunday at Glastonbury Festival so far

The final day will see Rod Stewart play the legend's slot before Olivia Rodrigo closes the Pyramid.

What a night in Glasto's 'Naughty Corner' looks like

Over 20 years, Glastonbury has expanded its after-hours offering for those who dare brave it.

Charli XCX, Neil Young and Scissor Sisters give Glastonbury goosebumps

With several headliners competing for attention, Saturday was Glastonbury's most compelling night.

Kneecap hit back at Starmer in highly-charged set

The Irish-language rap trio play to a packed crowd, despite calls for their performance to be banned.

How dog walks can become deadly when the heat rises

Heatwaves can be dangerous for our four-legged friends, so how can you keep yours safe?

A preacher asked me out. When I turned her down, the stalking began

When Jay Hulme complained about the harassment to a bishop, he was accused of witchcraft.

The mystery of the paedophile who hired out Disneyland

Jacky Jhaj organised a fake wedding to a nine-year-old last weekend - and previously got fake fans to fawn over him on a red carpet.

Motorbike convoy escorts boy to prom after dad's plea

Family says the large turnout of about 1,000 people had "restored our faith in humanity".

Emma is doing something she swore she never would - buying her kids vapes

One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption.

I feel like I've been gaslit - like the life I had before the war was made up

The private thoughts and reflections of a young woman whose life has altered course because of the war in Gaza.

Welfare U-turn means we are in 'better position', says Streeting

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said MPs raised "substantial" concerns over planned cuts to disability benefits.

Body recovered from loch where 15-year-old paddleboarder was missing

The coastguard and fire services have been involved in the search for the boy reported missing at Loch Ore in Fife.

Lotus has 'no plans' to close any car factory

The firm's Chinese owner tells the government it is committed to the UK but said it is exploring options.

Child, 7, dies and another critical after tree falls in park

Witnesses say 40 to 50 bystanders ran to help and tried to lift the tree off two children.

Man critically injured in Piccadilly Circus crash

The car landed on its roof after the collision, which happened at about 05:30 BST on Sunday.

Bournemouth Echo

See inside stunning Bournemouth home for sale for more than £1m

Luxury five-bedroom detached home for sale in Talbot Woods, Bournemouth. Modern features, private woodland setting, EV charging, near top schools & beach.

'Beautiful treasure' on the coast that is Dorset's best place to spot puffins

Puffins are not a common sight in Dorset, but at the Dancing Ledge, there is a decent chance you might see some

Dorset named national hotspot for bonfire complaints

Dorset has been named national hotspot for bonfire smoke complaints.

What is Dorset's one signature dish according to readers?

Dorset has a few food items which have regional ties to the area, but what is the county's signature dish according to readers?

Thief used stolen bank cards to commit fraud in two counties

A man who committed 12 offences across Hampshire and Dorset has been sentenced by Southampton magistrates

Police urge public to stop making non-emergency 999 calls

Dorset Police urges public to avoid non-emergency 999 calls after 6,000 misused in two weeks. Use 101 or online forms for non-urgent police matters.

Coffee house chain named finalist in 'Grammys of Entrepreneurship'

Bear coffee and lifestyle brand is a finalist at the 2025 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, shortlisted for Equity-Backed Entrepreneur of the Year.

Why you must take a meter reading on Monday - or risk being overcharged

Billpayers should submit meter readings before the newly lowered Ofgem price cap comes into force, or risk being overcharged

Think you can get all questions correct? Take our pub quiz to find out your score

Think you're good at general knowledge or clued up on pop culture? Take this week's pub quiz to see how you score.

SEE INSIDE: Former Wetherspoon pub reopens after transforming into 'cosy country pub'

The Quay was formerly a Wetherspoon, which closed its doors on March 23. It reopened on June 18 under the new owners ahead of a "really busy" first week.

MP urges government to act on ‘heartbreaking’ SEND failures during PMQs

Vikki Slade MP demands action during PMQ’s for hundreds of children with SEND left without a school place.

Warning not to take hay fever tablets with these medications (and alcohol)

NHS-registered online pharmacy PillTime is warning people about taking hay fever tablets with certain medication and alcohol.

Supermarkets could face fines if they don't sell healthier food

New Government plans could see supermarkets fined if they do not sell healthier food in a bid to tackle obesity.

PICTURES: Thousands of bikes flood streets for drum and base festival

Thousands of cyclists, skaters and scooter users gathered at Kings Park for the hugely popular moving-festival Drum & Bass on the Bike.

Driver flees late-night crash that leaves fellow motorist injured

A driver fled the scene of a crash in Southbourne which led to another motorist being hospitalised.

Arson investigation launched following early morning fire

An arson investigation has been launched after an early morning fire in Poole was thought to be deliberate.

Person in 'life-threatening' condition after incident on boat

Emergency services were called to Poole Quay after an individual was in a 'life-threatening' condition following a medical episode.

PICTURES: Red Arrows delight fans with visit to Bournemouth Airport

The Red Arrows delighted fans when they visited Bournemouth Airport on Saturday, June 28.

LIVE: Air ambulance lands on the beach at Boscombe

We will be bringing you the latest traffic, travel and weather updates for BCP amid an amber heat health alert

Dozens of horses take to roads in east Dorset

Dozens of horses have taken to roads in east Dorset today.

PICTURES: Vintage lovers gather for Shake and Stir 2025

Vintage lovers dressed up in their best retro-attire for this years Shake and Stir event in Southbourne.

Formula 1

What are the tactical options for the Austrian Grand Prix?

Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams in the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.

What To Watch For in the Austrian Grand Prix

Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out for the Austrian Grand Prix at the Red Bull Ring.

Lawson boosted by ‘really cool’ run to P6 in Austria

Liam Lawson was all smiles after charging to a top six grid slot in Saturday’s Qualifying session for the Austrian Grand Prix, marking a breakthrough following his return to Racing Bulls.

Russell preparing for ‘damage limitation’ in Austria from P5

George Russell is expecting to face a race of “damage limitation” at the Austrian Grand Prix after qualifying in P5 on the grid, with the Briton conceding that Mercedes knew they “weren’t going to be that competitive” at the Red Bull Ring.

Sainz reveals what caused shock Q1 exit in Austria

Williams driver Carlos Sainz has explained how floor damage and brake problems contributed to his surprise Q1 exit during Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix.

What the teams said – Qualifying in Austria

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final Practice and Qualifying at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix.

Verstappen frustrated by ‘painful’ Austria Qualifying

Max Verstappen’s previously impressive Qualifying record at the Red Bull Ring was cut short as he ended the session down in seventh position, with neither he nor his team mate Yuki Tsunoda showing any signs of optimism for the upcoming Austrian Grand Prix.

Ride onboard with Norris for his pole lap in Austria

Lando Norris secured the biggest pole-winning margin of the season so far as he beat Charles Leclerc and Oscar Piastri to the top spot in Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix.

FIA post-Qualifying press conference – Austria

1. Lando Norris (McLaren), 2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), 3. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)

Wharton takes lights-to-flag maiden victory in Sprint

James Wharton put in a commanding performance to take a lights-to-flag victory in Saturday’s Spielberg Sprint Race, the ART Grand Prix rookie achieving his first FIA Formula 3 win.

Red Bull’s 77-race scoring streak ended on home soil

The Austrian Grand Prix at Spielberg's Red Bull Ring produced not only a memorable race, but also a treasure trove of top trivia to dive into.

Piastri evaluates ‘intense’ battle with Norris in Austria

Although he applied relentless pressure to eventual winner Lando Norris throughout the Austrian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri was unable to find a way past during the battle and settled for second place.

Norris hails ‘perfect’ Austria win after Piastri battle

Lando Norris was delighted to lead a McLaren 1-2 with his victory at the Austrian Grand Prix, which came following a “tough” race-long battle with team mate Oscar Piastri that caused the Briton “a lot of stress”.

Antonelli hit with grid penalty for Verstappen clash

Kimi Antonelli has been issued with a three-place grid penalty for the upcoming British Grand Prix after the stewards found him at fault for a collision with Max Verstappen on Lap 1 in Austria.

Verstappen gives verdict on ‘unlucky’ collision in Austria

Max Verstappen had a weekend to forget at the Red Bull Ring as his race came to an end on the very first lap due to a collision with Kimi Antonelli, leading to the Dutchman labelling himself “unlucky”.

Watch the thrilling action from the Austrian GP

Lando Norris came out on top in a fierce battle with his McLaren team mate in the Austrian Grand Prix, crossing the line marginally ahead of Oscar Piastri as Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc took the final podium spot.

Bortoleto gets your vote after maiden points in Austria

What a weekend for the young Brazilian! On Saturday Gabriel Bortoleto made his maiden Q3 appearance as he out-qualified experienced Kick Sauber team mate Nico Hulkenberg. And on Sunday he was ahead too.

Norris fends off Piastri for Austrian GP victory

Lando Norris returned to winning ways at the Austrian Grand Prix after getting the better of McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri in a head-to-head scrap for victory – title rival Max Verstappen having been eliminated in a first-lap incident.

Watch as Verstappen and Antonelli crash in Austrian GP start

Amid scorching temperatures, Lando Norris clung onto the lead of the Austrian Grand Prix in a chaotic race start that saw multiple position changes and retirements for Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli.

Verschoor wins for MP Motorsport in Feature Race

Richard Verschoor took over the lead of the Formula 2 Drivers' Championship with his third victory of the 2025 campaign.

Windows Central

With Gears of War: Reloaded on the way, which Xbox 360 game would you like to see get rebuilt next? — Weekend discussion 💬

With Gears of War: Reloaded set to launch in a couple of months, what other Xbox 360 games should be rebuilt for modern hardware?

SteelSeries' latest wireless mouse is cheap and colorful — but is this the one to spend your money on?

The SteelSeries Rival 3 (Gen 2) Wireless is an entry-level, wireless gaming mouse with a colorful personality and good performance, but is it the best value?

Microsoft's Copilot+ has been here over a year and I still don't care about it — but I do wish I had one of its features

It's been over a year since Copilot+ was announced, it's still exclusive to laptops with capable enough NPUs, and mostly, it just hasn't got any more desirable.

Laffgaff

What country changed its name to Thailand in 1939?

Siam.

Stable Job

I don't think I'll ever find a stable job. I'm just not that comfortable around horses.