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Rachel Reeves doing excellent job, PM tells BBC after Commons tears
Rachel Reeves was visibly upset as Keir Starmer came under attack from Kemi Badenoch over welfare bill U-turn.
Reeves' tears raise big questions at top of Labour
Whatever the cause, Labour must soon start projecting direction, confidence and grip.
Four charged over break-in at RAF Brize Norton
Damage worth £7m was caused to two Voyager aircraft during the break-in on 20 June.
Woman left fighting for life as fake Botox beautician apologises
As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.
'Diddy' denied bail after being cleared of most serious charges
Combs will remain behind bars because of his history of violence, the judge said, setting sentencing for October.
House tests support of Trump's budget bill in vote after hours of delays
Backbenchers in the president's party have stalled the bill over objections to welfare cuts and the national debt.
New plan will fundamentally rewire NHS, says PM
But nurses, doctors and health experts say that more funding and extra staff are needed to make it a reality.
Citroen owners left stranded over airbag safety risk
An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.
Redacted evidence 'delayed police grooming cases'
The decision led to significant delays in police investigations, an inspection says.
Search teams find body of teenage boy in river
Police say the boy failed to resurface after going swimming with friends.
Diddy's secret world revealed in videos and his voice notes
Former staff expose details of "freak-offs" - drug-fuelled orgies held in luxurious international venues.
Dramatic moment Sean 'Diddy' Combs fell to his knees after learning his fate
The rapper mouthed to his family "I'm coming home" after being acquitted of the most serious charges.
Starmer admits failing to engage ahead of welfare U-turns
The PM takes responsibility for the climbdown over welfare reforms that angered many Labour MPs.
The Papers: 'Pound falls after Reeves's tears' and 'Brave face' Kate
Chancellor Rachel Reeves crying and the cancer recovery of the Princess of Wales top Thursday's papers.
Reeves' five choices to turn government finances around
The chancellor's financial wriggle room has shrunk after welform reforms were watered down.
Ozzy bows out: Rock's wildest frontman prepares for one last show
Rock icon and heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne is set to perform for devoted fans one last time.
BBC visits heart of Tibetan resistance as showdown looms between Dalai Lama and China
The BBC speaks to Tibetans as their spiritual exiled leader the Dalai Lama turns 90.
Four dead, dozens missing after ferry sinks off Bali
The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew when it sank while on its way to Bali from Java island.
Mass evacuations as wildfire rages in Greek island of Crete
People ordered to leave homes, hotels, and rental rooms in the nearby Ferma municipality as flames fanned by gale force-winds approach the area.
Superman would like more kindness, say stars of new reboot
David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan were among those attending the Superman premiere.
Trump calls on US central bank head to quit immediately
The president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not cutting rates but has sent mixed signals about removing him from the role.
Gaza hospital director killed in Israeli strike, Hamas-run health ministry says
Dr Marwan Sultan was killed along with several family members in a strike on his home, the health ministry says.
Bob Vylan dropped from Manchester music festival
The band made headlines with controversial comments on stage at Glastonbury about the IDF.
Man admits murders of four Idaho students in deal to avoid death penalty
Bryan Kohberger, a former criminology student, is set to receive a life sentence for the 2022 murders in a case that shocked America.
I had a tough day, says Rachel Reeves after Commons tears
The chancellor says she had been dealing with a "personal issue" but was still "cracking on with the job".
Zeffman: Has Reeves done enough to draw a line under this episode?
The chancellor draws a line under excruciating episode but still faces the same problems, writes Henry Zeffman.
Senior BBC staff told to step back from duties following Glastonbury row
No "high risk" music acts will be broadcast live in the future after Bob Vylan's Glastonbury set.
Seven ways Starmer's plan could change the NHS
The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.
Universal's UK theme park could feature Europe's tallest rides
New plans show the theme park firm wants to compete with attractions across Europe.
$88m pollution-tracking satellite backed by Jeff Bezos missing in space
MethaneSat was meant to keep track of potent greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas production.
Deputy Russian Navy chief killed in strike near Ukraine border
Major General Mikhail Gudkov was killed in the Kursk region during what Russia's defence ministry described as "combat work".
US man wrongly deported to El Salvador prison alleges torture and abuse
The 29-year-old is now detained in Tennessee after being returned to the US and is awaiting trial on human smuggling charges.
Tears as fans mourn Liverpool's Jota at Anfield
Thousands of people have been paying their respects to the player and his brother outside Anfield.
Diddy's secret world revealed in videos and his voice notes
Former staff expose details of "freak-offs" - drug-fuelled orgies held in luxurious international venues.
Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger
Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.
I can't drive my car for a month because of a faulty airbag - and I'm one of thousands
An estimated 120,000 drivers have been told not to use their vehicles following a fatal accident in France.
Fact-checking three key claims about Trump's mega-bill
Trump insists that the new bill will save the US billions, but it has been criticised by his old ally Elon Musk.
As medics worked to save my dad, people shared photos online
As Eve's father was being treated at the scene of a crash, those around her were taking photos.
Musical icon Angélique Kidjo first black African to get Hollywood Walk of Fame star
Africa's "premier diva" has been honoured after more than 40 years in the industry.
Women poisoned by fake Botox get apology from beautician
As the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.
Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers in France due to strike
Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.
UK borrowing costs fall as investors' nerves ease
The cost of UK government borrowing falls and the pound rallies as the PM says he works "in lockstep" with Rachel Reeves.
Labour peer dies while swimming in river
Lord David Lipsey previously worked as a journalist and Downing Street adviser.
Bournemouth Echo
Road closure has had a 'huge impact', says business owner
The owner of a convenience store on Ashley Road says ongoing road closures have had a “huge impact” on his business.
‘This is Bournemouth’ says witness to beating in Lower Gardens
A Bournemouth resident has said he does not want to remain in the town after witnessing an attack on a man in a public park.
'It could happen here': home owner's concern after fatal tree fall incident in Essex
Keith Brooks lives on Crichel Mount Road in Poole and has become increasingly concerned about the health and safety of those using a footpath near his house due to leaning trees.
Poole MP rebels against 'dog’s breakfast' of a Welfare Bill
Neil Duncan-Jordan voted against the Labour Party as the controversial welfare bill passed in the House of Commons with a 75-vote majority
Bournemouth hotel bought by asset management company
Switch Management Ltd acquires Bournemouth’s Queens Hotel & Spa after administration, securing 68 jobs and planning major redevelopment to boost local tourism.
'Well loved' teenage boy found dead in family cottage
Jairus Earl was found dead in his family's cottage on April 14, 2024 and was said to be a 'very social' teenage who would always 'make people laugh'.
Demolition scheduled for closed WHSmith building next month
As part of the Boscombe Towns Fund regeneration, the next phase of works at the former WHSmith site is now underway.
Bournemouth travel company to hold conference on cruise ship
"We’re proving that success in travel doesn’t just bring income – it brings incredible experiences, too."
Half-mile stretch of road to close for TWO weeks with diversions in place
Wimborne Road will be closed to all vehicles in both directions between Northbourne Roundabout and the junction to East Howe Lane from July 4.
The many links between Bournemouth and the Titanic
From passengers with local ties to those who played a role in the aftermath, the whispers of the Titanic can still be heard in the town's history.
6 pets at RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for loving new homes
A number of pets at Dorset RSPCA branches in Ashley Heath and Dorchester are looking to find loving new homes
Major safety campaign launched after 24 deaths on railways last year
Network Rail and British Transport Police launch rail safety campaign after 24 UK fatalities in 2023, highlighting level crossing dangers and mobile phone risks.
Care home hosts party celebrating longtime workers
Colten Care celebrates 70 staff with 20+ years’ service at Christchurch event, honouring long-serving care home employees from across southern England.
JLS star Aston Merrygold to perform at Sandbanks Sandpolo
The weekend event will also feature an afternoon of beach polo and entertainment from horse-stunt show Knights of Middle England.
Glastonbury sensation bringing 'nostalgic' show to Bournemouth
Dorset’s James B Partridge brings his viral school assembly sing-along, The Big Christmas Assembly, to Bournemouth Pavilion
Poole company named double finalist in national awards
"We are delighted to have made it this far, and look forward to the awards ceremony in November."
Two popular stage productions coming to Poole next year
The Shawshank Redemption and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) hit Lighthouse, Poole in 2025. Tickets and priority booking info here.
Golf day raises record amount of money to support charity
"We’re so grateful to The Unique Group and Remedy Oak for helping us make such a meaningful impact once again."
Car Nights set to return to Poole Quay this week
The month will end with British classic cars on Friday, July 25.
VJ Day anniversary ceremony to take place in Poole
Other notable aspects of the event include the reading of the Kohima Epitaph and the FEPOW Prayer.
Dorset castle named one of UK's most picturesque proposal spots
Corfe Castle has been named one of the UK's most picturesque proposal spots.
Bournemouth bowling club hosts networking event
The guests were split into teams and helped by officials from the club who shared their top tips and tricks for playing the sport.
Chance to win £10,000 cash prize for aspiring musicians
Greene King Untapped launches UK-wide search for unsigned musicians. Win £10,000, a Pub in the Park 2026 slot, and studio time
New connection works to close Swanage road for five days
Dorset Council to close Swanage High Street and Town Hall Lane for Wessex Water works from 8pm, 16 July. Local diversions in place. Fines for violations.
Top bands coming to south's biggest music festival
Poole Harbour Festival 2024 returns to Baiter Park, Poole, with UB40, Feeder, Happy Mondays and more. Over 60 acts, family-friendly fun, tickets on sale.
Beaulieu to host series of summer motoring rallies
September will see Simply French on the 14th, Simply Audi on Saturday, September 20 and Simply BMW on the Sunday, September 21.
New river pageant planned to raise funds for cancer charities
The parade will end at the town quay shortly after 1pm and will be followed by a prize-giving ceremony for the best-dressed entries.
Dogs to take centre stage at Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show
The terrier racing event is expected to be a crowd favourite, with the little racers making a mad dash across the course.
Support for carers as one in seven workers are unpaid carers
Homelium Care Dorset, a home care provider, wants to ensure that these people do not feel unsupported.
Diving club announces plans to launch new accessible dive boat
Arnewood Divers to launch new accessible dive boat next season, funded by Sport England and crowdfunding, improving inclusive scuba diving in the UK.
Free clinics for people affected by dementia to be held in Poole
This includes advice on memory concerns, understanding diagnoses and how the condition might progress.
Plan to equip residents with skills for better jobs approved
New Forest District Council approves 5-year Skills Action Plan to boost jobs, training, and digital skills for residents, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Cyclists in Dorset to take to the roads this weekend
Macmillan Dorset bike ride 2025 returns on Sunday, 6 July. Cyclists start at Corfe Mullen, raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Event info here.
'It was like a fairy story': 87-year-old’s wish to sail again granted
During her time with the organisation, she recruited and trained more than 80 new volunteers.
Bournemouth and Poole College signs Armed Forces Covenant
Bournemouth and Poole College signs Armed Forces Covenant, pledging support for UK military personnel, veterans and families with education and jobs.
World's largest beach polo event to return to Sandbanks
Sandpolo 2024 returns to Sandbanks, Poole with world-class beach polo, entertainment, horse stunt shows, and luxury hospitality.
How to spot and treat heat exhaustion in hot weather
St John Ambulance shares expert advice on spotting and treating heat exhaustion, dehydration, and sunburn during UK hot weather. Stay safe this summer.
BU study finds fish in angling lakes better adapted to stress
Study led by Bournemouth University finds domesticated carp in UK recreational fisheries show lower chronic stress than wild carp, aiding fish welfare.
More than £5,500 raised at Wimborne in Bloom event
Wimborne in Bloom Open Gardens Day 2024 raised over £5,500 for town planting projects, with 20 gardens open to 450+ visitors. Next event: duck race in August.
Poole hospital installs new robotic technology for knee ops
A hospital has installed new robotic technology that promises to change knee replacement surgery.
LIVE: Fire breaks out on Bournemouth heathland
A fire has broken out on Turbary Common in Bournemouth.
Fire service confirms heath blaze was 'deliberate'
A heath fire in Bournemouth was started deliberately, the fire service has confirmed.
Live: Crash causing delays near Bournemouth Hospital
An accident involving two cars has occurred on the A3060 Castle Lane East eastbound, at the junction with Deansleigh Road.
RECAP: Firefighters tackling lorry blaze as thick smoke seen from miles around
Smoke is billowing over Purbeck this morning. Follow along for live updates
'Flames close to cars and pedestrians' during deliberate heath fire
A deliberate heath fire scorched more than 150 meters of a nature reserve.
Firefighters tackle blaze after 'loud explosion' sound heard by locals
On July 3, emergency services were called to a lorry fire on Trigon Hill. Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue received the call at 9.24am, and crews from Bere Regis and Poole along with a unimog from Wareham attended the scene.
Ryanair cancels flights due to French air traffic control strike
Ryanair cancels 170 flights due to French air traffic control strike, disrupting summer travel for 30,000+ passengers across UK and Europe. Latest updates.
Longest snake in UK spotted swimming underwater in Dorset
An eagle-eyed photographer has taken these amazing photos of the longest snake in the UK - a grass snake swimming underwater in Dorset
Fire breaks out at block of flats in Poole
A fire broke out at a block of flats in Poole early on Wednesday morning.
PICTURES: BSG and Bournemouth School Year 11 prom at The Highcliff Marriott Hotel
The red carpet was rolled out for year 11 students from BSG and Bournemouth School.
Quadbike seized after being caught on CCTV
A quadbike being ridden illegally in Turlin Moor was seized by police after it was spotted on CCTV.
Jet2 and Ryanair among airlines to issue travel advice amid Crete wildfires
British Airways and Ryanair are among the airlines to have issued travel advice for Brits travelling to Crete amid the ongoing wildfires - what they said.
What to do if you have measles - symptoms and when to call for a doctor or 999
From cold-like symptoms to a rash and white spots, here are the symptoms of measles and when you should get medical help.
How to cut your childcare bill as nursery fees top £1,000 per child
Families are now spending over £1,000 a month on average for childcare, with the government urging parents to have more children
3 must-do passport checks for your holiday as Brits waste £110m on fast-track fees
Experts are warning travellers of three must-do checks before their holiday this summer to avoid costly fast-track passport application fees.
Sainsbury's & Tesco £850 warning as Which? crowns UK's cheapest supermarket
Aldi came out on top with a cost of £131.52, £47.12 less than Waitrose as well as being cheaper than Ocado by £33.99, and less expensive than Sainsbury’s
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Formula 1
Antonelli ‘not really worried’ amid Mercedes contract reports
Kimi Antonelli has no concerns over his Formula 1 future with Mercedes, despite the Italian rookie and experienced team mate George Russell not yet being confirmed at the Silver Arrows for the 2026 season.
Tsunoda feels support ‘more than ever’ from Horner and Marko
Yuki Tsunoda has insisted that he feels support from Red Bull boss Christian Horner and team advisor Helmut Marko “more than ever”, despite his tough run for the squad continuing last time out in Austria.
Verstappen tight-lipped on Mercedes reports
Red Bull's Max Verstappen remained tight-lipped about his Formula 1 future ahead of the British Grand Prix this weekend, as he faced further questions about the possibility of joining Mercedes for 2026.
Russell addresses Mercedes contract talk
George Russell believes that the chances of him not being at Mercedes next season are “exceptionally low”, the Briton stating that he is not speaking to other teams as his loyalties remain with the Silver Arrows – as well as saying of the squad, “I know where their loyalty lies”.
Who is Red Bull F1 Junior Arvid Lindblad?
There will be a new name on the timing screens for Free Practice 1 at Silverstone this weekend, as Red Bull Junior Arvid Lindblad jumps into Yuki Tsunoda’s RB21 during the one-hour session.
LIVE COVERAGE: Build-up to the British GP weekend
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2025 British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone.
The important facts and stats ahead of the British GP
F1’s busy European leg continues with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend – Round 12 of 24 in the 2025 season.
Who are the favourites heading to Silverstone?
Formula 1 moves on from Spielberg to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix, with title challenger Lando Norris one of several home drivers targeting success. But what do the odds tell us about the weekend ahead? Read on to find out...
Arvid Lindblad excited for FP1 debut with Red Bull
Arvid Lindblad is expecting his FP1 debut with Red Bull to be a “very special moment”, with the British driver set to get behind the wheel of Yuki Tsunoda’s RB21 in front of his home crowd at Silverstone.
Behind the scenes at F1’s Downing Street reception
Windows Central
Microsoft 365 Copilot just got smarter — now supports 48 languages and key new features
Microsoft 365 Copilot now supports 48 languages — and it just added smarter tools for Outlook, Edge, Excel, and its mobile app.
Battlefield 6 devs plagued by "extraordinary stress and long hours" — changes to compete with Call of Duty, Fortnite are wreaking havoc, and I'm worried
Electronic Arts' ambitions with Battlefield 6 are massive, but changes to its development process have resulted in "extraordinary stress and long hours" for its developers.
Everwild's cancellation has me worried for one of my favorite dev teams and Xbox itself — It needs creative new games to thrive and refresh its identity
Today's Microsoft layoffs have me worried about developers at Xbox Game Studios. Rare has been a big part of my life, but I'm starting to question if they'll be around much longer.
No, Microsoft and Xbox's Phil Spencer isn't stepping down any time soon — here's the truth
Amid news of Microsoft's latest layoffs, a report has claimed Microsoft Gaming and Xbox head Phil Spencer is planning to leave the company. This isn't true, however.
Microsoft is closing down Xbox studio The Initiative, with Perfect Dark killed as well — joining Everwild and ZeniMax's new IP, and other unannounced projects
Microsoft is closing down The Initiative, after 7 years. The partnership with Crystal Dynamics will end, and "Perfect Dark" will be cancelled.
Gamers continue to make the switch to Windows 11 — and not just from Windows 10, either
Steam's latest monthly hardware survey is here and it shows that gamers continue to embrace Windows 11 as Windows 10's demise looms larger.
"I'm hoping we'll bring all players together." PlayStation hit Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox — a needed win in a bleak week for Microsoft.
PlayStation Studios' Helldivers 2 is coming to Xbox Series X|S in August, bringing reinforcements to the fight for liberty.
Seagate's Storage Expansion Card for Xbox is on sale — "An almost-perfect solution that seamlessly expands your Xbox"
Seagate's Xbox Series X|S Expansion Cards are all on sale, but the 4TB model offers the best storage per dollar ahead of Prime Day and on the 4th of July.
I finally tested a "SteamOS" Legion Go S — it's the perfect handheld gaming PC if you don't mind these three things
I tested and used the SteamOS version of the Legion Go S gaming handheld. Here's what makes it a compelling choice for gamers. Our review.
This early PRIME DAY deal will nab you a flagship Surface Laptop 7 for less than Microsoft's midrange Surface Laptop 13-inch — but not for long!
Microsoft's flagship Surface Laptop 7 may be a year old, but it's still the latest and greatest from the company. And now, it's cheaper than its new midrange Surface Laptop, if you can believe it.
Latest Microsoft Edge update breaks design visuals on Windows 11 — once you see it, you'll hate it
Microsoft Edge version 138 started rolling out last week, and users quickly noticed it's missing an important visual design that was originally introduced specifically for Windows 11.
Grounded 2 — Release date, early access content, Bugs, Buggies, and everything you need to know
Obsidian Entertainment is returning to its beloved Grounded universe with Grounded 2. This sequel plans to expand on the original game's concept with more bugs to hunt, more diverse environments, new tools to craft, the ability to ride bugs, and more.
Sam Altman's future ChatGPT sounds like Microsoft's Windows Recall but with Copilot's companionship traits — "running all the time, looking at all your stuff"
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently painted an interesting vision for a future version of ChatGPT, claiming it will“know when to go do something on your behalf.”
Microsoft reportedly lacks the know-how to fully leverage OpenAI's tech — despite holding IP rights
Microsoft having access to OpenAI's IP doesn't necessarily mean that it knows how to use the technology, as insiders cite frustration.
Cloudflare is fighting to safeguard "the future of the web itself" — standing directly in the way of leading AI firms
Cloudflare has announced that its new "pay per crawl" model, which charges AI crawlers for data, is in beta, and site owners can now enroll.
Capcom reports that its Steam game sales have risen massively — despite flagship titles like Monster Hunter Wilds receiving profuse backlash from PC players
Capcom has recently released a fiscal year report for 2024 to 2025, and it reveals that its Steam game sales have risen astronomically compared to its console game sales.
Microsoft Gaming studios head Matt Booty says "overall portfolio strategy is unchanged" — with more than 40 games in production
Microsoft Gaming's Matt Booty says over 40 games are in development at Xbox, while sources say every game shown at the Showcase is "safe" for now.
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Colander App
I downloaded a colander app instead of a calendar. Now my battery keeps draining.
What city was formally transferred from British control to China in 1997?
Hong Kong.
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