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Watch: Australia's mushroom murder case… in under two minutes
Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three relatives and attempting to kill one other, after cooking them a toxic lunch.
Is the UK really any safer 20 years on from 7/7?
The British state has an evolved and sophisticated suite of powers and tools - but the shape of the threat has shifted.
First round of Gaza ceasefire talks ends without breakthrough
The latest round of indirect negotiations come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington.
At least 78 dead and dozens missing in Texas floods as more rain looms
The death toll looks certain to rise as search-and-rescue teams brace for further storms.
Bereavement leave to be extended to miscarriages before 24 weeks
Parents who experience pregnancy loss at any stage will be entitled to leave from work under planned changes.
King's message of unity for 7/7 attack anniversary
King warns against those stoking division, in a message honouring the victims of 7/7 terror attacks.
Government urged to keep care plans for children with special needs
Campaigners warn thousands of children could lose access to education if the plans are abolished.
Trump threatens extra 10% tariff on nations that side with Brics
The president said the levy will apply to "any country aligning themselves with the Anti-American policies of Brics".
Post Office scandal victim: 'I need someone to be punished'
Sub-postmasters look forward to the first part of a report into the Horizon IT scandal being published.
Israel launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
Israel says it took action against the rebel group as part of Operation "Black Flag".
Lena Dunham on fatphobia, dating advice and her new London rom-com
Dunham's latest project is a Netflix rom-com loosely based on her life over the last few years.
What early warnings did flood-hit Texas receive?
Questions have been raised about why people were not evacuated ahead of the deluge.
How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa's deadliest militant groups
JNIM has emerged as the deadliest jihadist group in West Africa as armies struggle to stem the attacks.
The Papers: 'PM facing fresh revolt' and 'dental deserts'
The Guardian and the Times lead with responses to a review of special educational needs and disabilities (Send) provisions in schools
The best photos from Black Sabbath's farewell
The heavy metal pioneers perform their final gig on Saturday with an all-star line-up.
Nursery teachers to get £4,500 to work in disadvantaged areas
A new scheme will see early years teachers offered a financial incentive to work in areas with highest needs.
Welfare U-turn makes spending decisions harder, minister tells BBC
Bridget Phillipson does not commit to scrapping the two-child benefit cap, saying it will "come at a cost".
Murder inquiry after death of scientist on Dundee street
Dr Fortune Gomo, who was originally from Zimbabwe, was pronounced dead at the scene on the city's South Road.
Parents of girls killed in school crash 'still waiting for answers'
Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died when a Land Rover ran into an end-of-term tea party in July 2023.
Trump calls Musk's new political party 'ridiculous'
The US president and Tesla boss were close allies before a dramatic falling out in recent weeks.
Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru
Researchers believe Peñico served as a trading hub linking ancient Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes and Amazon.
How tariffs are shifting global supply chains
Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.
Young campers, teachers and football coach among Texas flood victims
At least 89 lives were lost near the Guadalupe River after a deluge on Friday.
Released Hamas hostage says Trump can bring home those still captive in Gaza
Keith Siegel urged the US president to pressure both Israel and Hamas to agree a new ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Russian minister sacked by Putin found dead
On Monday morning a presidential decree stated that Starovoit had been dismissed from his post.
The Salt Path author defends herself against claims she misled readers
Writer Raynor Winn denies allegations that some elements of her best-selling book misled readers.
Man in court charged with murder of scientist in Dundee
The 39-year-old was fatally injured in a street in the Lochee area of the city on Saturday afternoon
British teen jailed in Dubai over sex with girl returns to UK after Eid pardon
The Londoner was jailed in December for a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl.
Singer Jessie J reveals cancer operation success
Singer says tests following surgery to remove her breast show no spread of the disease
Watch: Timelapse shows how suddenly Texas flood waters rose
Footage shows how the banks of the Llano River rose quickly over the course of an hour.
A girls' summer camp swept away by a 'horrific' deluge
Terrified girls at Camp Mystic swam through the broken window of one cabin into the swirling darkness of the flood.
An orange plate and cancer lie: Key evidence that gripped mushroom murder trial
Erin Patterson's conviction ends a monthslong trial full of dramatic allegations.
Is the UK really any safer 20 years on from 7/7?
The British state has an evolved and sophisticated suite of powers and tools - but the shape of the threat has shifted.
Names of 7/7 London bombing victims read aloud
Saba Edwards and Thelma Stober read the names of the victims, in an emotional tribute.
Lena Dunham on fatphobia, dating advice and her new London rom-com
Dunham's latest project is a Netflix rom-com loosely based on her life over the last few years.
Netanyahu visits US as Trump puts pressure to agree Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel's prime minister is under pressure from Donald Trump and people at home to agree a new ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Paramedic jailed for secretly giving woman drug to abort their child
The woman suffered a miscarriage after Stephen Doohan crushed pills into a syringe and gave her the medication.
Xbox producer tells staff to use AI to ease job loss pain
An Xbox producer faces a backlash after suggesting AI tools can help to deal wih the emotions that follow job loss.
Love Island USA's Cierra leaves show after racism row
Cierra Ortega's parents say it's been a "painful" week after posts emerged featuring a racial slur.
Italian 'hero' sniffer dog killed with nail-filled sausages
Bruno, a seven-year-old bloodhound, had found nine missing people and was once honoured by Italy's prime minister.
Bournemouth Echo
RSPCA reveals shocking rise in animal cruelty reports over the summer
Shocking new figures from RSPCA reveal an increase in animal cruelty reports.
Extra police for Bournemouth as part of summer crime crackdown
Bournemouth has been selected as one of more than 500 towns taking part in a major government crackdown on crime and antisocial behaviour this summer.
Iconic hotel near home of Dogstival set for major upgrade
Plans to upgrade one of the best-known hotels in the New Forest have been unveiled
Care home’s open garden weekend raises £1,000 for charity
A CARE home in the New Forest raised nearly £1,000 for charity after opening its garden to the public.
Vintage festival returns to Poole town
A VINTAGE festival celebrating heritage and timeless style will return to Poole town’s historic heart.
Tom Hayes column: 'We can make Bournemouth better'
That feeling becomes part of who you are from an early age so that when a resident comes to your door with concerns, you feel the same frustrations instinctively.
'Why did they not speak up about seafront parking proposals?'
It's important to be clear about what happened with the paid parking consultation.
Local author releases debut novel set in New Forest after being written in 43 days
The Man Who Hired A Wizard by Thomas Sinkinson has already earned attention for its humour, quick creation, and local flavour.
Poole MP welcomes consultation that will offer leaseholders "transparency"
Poole’s campaigning MP, Neil Duncan-Jordan has welcomed the government’s consultation that will give millions of homeowners across England and Wales stronger rights and protections over their homes. Including thousands of leaseholders in Poole.
Man arrested on suspicion of raping woman in public toilet
A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a young woman in a public toilet.
Cat shot with air rifle left with life-changing injuries after 'horrific' attack
A CAT has been shot with an air rifle in Dorset leaving it with life-changing injuries following the 'horrific' attack
Police issue warning signs for people being exploited by gangs
Taxi drivers have been urged to look out for signs of people being exploited by gangs in Dorset
Arrest after car crashed into barrier and flipped on busy route, injuring three
A woman has been arrested for drink driving after a car crashed into a barrier and landed on its roof, closing a busy Southampton route
Police give update over Bournemouth rape investigation
A man arrested on suspicion of raping a young woman in a public toilet remains in police custody.
'Deliberate' heath fires near Bournemouth Airport
Dorset & Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said it attended to two heath fires on Sunday night which is says were started "deliberately".
Woman arrested on suspicion of driving offences after crash
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of driving offence after crash in Kinson Road.
UK to face another heatwave as Bournemouth temperatures soar to 27C
The Met Office has issued advice ahead of the UK's third heatwave in a month.
Dorset beach likened to 'laid-back Los Angeles hotspot' among UK's best for 2025
Southbourne beach in Dorset has been named among the UK's best beaches for 2025 according to The Times
New festive experience to be launched in the New Forest this Christmas
A new festive experience - A Palace House Christmas - will be launched at Beaulieu later this year.
Over £25k raised for cancer support with Twilight Walk
More than £25,000 was raised for cancer support during University Hospitals Dorset’s Twilight Walk.
'Enviable' Hampshire town among UK's best for al fresco dining and pub gardens
Lymington in Hampshire has been named one of Britain's best places for al fresco dining and pub gardens, according to iNews
Man punches victim in the face and breaks his phone in late-night attack
A MAN attacked another man late at night on Christchurch Road near a convenience store, reportedly punching him in the face and smashing his phone during the incident.
Bid to find witnesses in Bournemouth rape investigation
Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was reportedly raped in Undercliff Drive in the early hours on Sunday July 6.
'Hasty' search after reports of person in water at late night
A HASTY search was carried out by coast guard rescue team after reports of a person in water during late night.
Police trace the family of man with ties to Bournemouth who died on the railway
Police have located the family of a man who died on the railway in Birmingham last month.
Police concerned for the welfare of missing woman
A SEARCH is underway for a woman who has been missing for four days.
Man missing in Bournemouth is found, say police
A man who went missing in Bournemouth has been found, police have said.
Man finds 100-year-old Radio Times inside stool bought from car boot sale
A man found a 100-year-old newspaper - inside a stool bought from a car boot sale.
'Growing concern' for a missing 57-year-old man last seen in Bournemouth
A SEARCH is underway for a 57-year-old man who was last seen in Bournemouth.
One person taken to hospital after flat fire in Bournemouth
A FIRE started in the boiler room on the ground floor spread to first floor flat in Bournemouth during early morning.
Parents to be given bereavement leave if they lose a baby before 24 weeks
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said the change would give ‘people time away from work to grieve’.
Amazon issues 'do not click' warning amid increase in scams ahead of Prime Day
Amazon has sent out a message to customers warning them to be alert to online scams, following an increase recently ahead of Prime Day.
Police appeal after Poole community centre burgled
"I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around the relevant timeframe to please get in touch.
Two men arrested for drugs offences and knife possession
At 3.32pm on Sunday 6 July 2025, we received a report of a woman making threats towards the occupant of an address in Webbs Way in Bournemouth.
Man arrested after several people assaulted and property damaged
A man has been arrested after reportedly going on a rampage, assaulting people and damaging cars and property.
Baby peregrine falcons spotted taking flight in New Forest
Baby peregrine falcons have been spotted taking flight in the New Forest, only a ten minute drive away from Southampton.
How to see July's full moon as 'orange' Buck Moon joins 3 planets in the sky
July's Buck Moon is set to be seen in the UK skies this week as the full moon joins three planets.
Formula 1
All the key moments from the 2025 British GP
Lando Norris headed another McLaren 1-2 at a dramatic wet/dry British Grand Prix, as Nico Hulkenberg scored his first ever F1 podium.
What the teams said – Race day in Great Britain
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Silverstone for the British Grand Prix.
Hamilton admits Ferrari was ‘very hard to drive’ at Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton assessed the British Grand Prix as a “difficult race”, with the seven-time World Champion admitting that his Ferrari had been a “very hard car to drive” in the mixed conditions at Silverstone.
Verstappen reflects on ‘very difficult’ British GP
Max Verstappen has given his take on a “very difficult race” at the British Grand Prix, with the Red Bull driver admitting that he had “no pace” on an afternoon that saw him recover to P5 following a spin at the second Safety Car restart.
FIA post-race press conference – Great Britain
1. Lando Norris (McLaren), 2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 3. Nico Hulkenberg (Kick Sauber)
Lucky 13 for Norris at rain-hit Silverstone
The British Grand Prix at Silverstone produced not only a memorable race, but also a treasure trove of top trivia to dive into.
Hulkenberg revels in ‘incredible’ maiden F1 podium
After 239 starts, Nico Hulkenberg finally stood on the podium as an F1 driver at the end of a dramatic, rain-hit British Grand Prix – the German describing it as a “pretty surreal” achievement.
‘I didn’t get the result I deserved’ – Piastri on penalty
Oscar Piastri has rued the impact of a “pretty bad” 10-second time penalty on his race at the British Grand Prix, with the McLaren driver feeling that he did not get the result he “deserved”.
Norris hails ‘amazing’ home win at Silverstone
Lando Norris was all smiles after achieving one of his childhood dreams by taking victory for McLaren in Sunday afternoon’s dramatic, rain-affected British Grand Prix.
Watch the highlights from an eventful British GP
Lando Norris secured home victory in a dramatic British Grand Prix, as Nico Hulkenberg took his maiden F1 podium.
5 Winners and 5 Losers from Silverstone
Lando Norris won his home Grand Prix, while Nico Hulkenberg scored a podium at the 239th time of asking, but who else stood out in an eventful Silverstone weekend?
Wheatley hails Hulkenberg’s ‘overdue podium'
Kick Sauber Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley has only been in his role since the beginning of April, but in that time he has seen his team go from P10 in the Championship to sixth – with the highlight being Nico Hulkenberg’s podium at Silverstone.
Stella hails ‘special day’ for Norris but dubs Piastri penalty ‘harsh’
Andrea Stella and Zak Brown were both left with mixed feelings in the wake of the British Grand Prix after their McLaren drivers bagged another 1-2. But while Lando Norris was over the moon to grab a first home victory, Oscar Piastri was left more disgruntled thanks to a mid-race penalty.
Listen to our British Grand Prix review
The F1 Nation crew review all the stories from an eventful British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
Tsunoda admits he’s ‘lost’ after last-place finish
Yuki Tsunoda cut a downbeat figure following the British Grand Prix, describing his pace as “outstandingly slow” in the wet/dry conditions en route to 15th position.
Drivers react to Hulkenberg’s maiden podium
Nico Hulkenberg finished third at Silverstone to score his maiden F1 podium at the 239th time of asking. For a driver one month short of his 38th birthday, it was an incredible result – not least because it was achieved from 19th on the grid.
'One of the most difficult races of my career' – Leclerc
Charles Leclerc admitted he “struggled like crazy” from the first lap to the last of Sunday’s British Grand Prix, which he ended in a lowly 14th position.
'Everything went wrong at every single point’ – Russell on British GP
Mercedes had a race to forget at Silverstone on Sunday, George Russell’s P10 yielding just one point to show after a day where the team tried hard but did not seem to make any of the right calls at the right time.
What happened to McLaren's British GP rivals?
Winner Lando Norris was 37 seconds ahead of the nearest non-McLaren at the conclusion of the British Grand Prix, so what happened to the rest of the competition?
Windows Central
A UN Human Rights Council report lists Microsoft among big tech companies that "profit" from Gaza genocide
UN Special Rapporteur Francesa Albanese recently produced a report under a UN mandate on how tech firms like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft are cashing in on the situation in Gaza.
This Prime Day deal nets you 21% off a powerful mini-PC that supports desktop-class GPUs — it's been my daily driver for months
The Beelink GTi13 Ultra is a mini PC that I've been daily driving for months, and it supports an external GPU dock that lets it utilize desktop-class graphics cards. And now, it's just $599!
Surface Laptop 7 with Snapdragon X Elite drops below $1,000 ahead of Prime Day — but you have to pick the right color
The Surface Laptop 7 with a Snapdragon X Elite is $999, down from $1,399.99. The PC has great battery life, a 120Hz display, and premium design.
Windows 11 is set to gain big lock screen improvements this year — here's what to expect, and when
Customizable widgets, dynamic widgets, battery percentage indicators, and gamepad support are all coming soon to the lock screen on Windows 11.
Microsoft reportedly met with Romero Games just a day before pulling funding — and said absolutely nothing about what was coming
In a report coming out of Romero Games' native Ireland, it's said Microsoft met with the studio just a day before cutting its funding without warning.
One of our favorite Xbox storage expansion cards just dropped below $130 — thanks to an anti-Prime Day deal that beats Amazon
The WD_BLACK C50 1TB Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S is currently on sale at various retailers, courtesy of Amazon Prime Day.
This massive Samsung TV is an Xbox — and it's cheaper than a Series X in Best Buy's anti-Prime Day sale
Samsung TVs aren't just for watching content, thanks to the cloud they're also games consoles in one box. With this deal, you can play Xbox games without a console and save a packet.
This Surface Pro 11 just dropped to its lowest price ever — no need to wait for Prime Day
The Surface Pro 11 is on sale for $849.99, its lowest price yet. The 2-in-1 PC has an excellent design, comes in a range of colors, and promises long battery life.
The Lenovo Legion Go (Z1E) PC gaming handheld is $200 cheaper with this Best Buy anti-Prime Day deal — it's still my favorite handheld
More powerful than a Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch 2, giving you the full versatility of Windows PC in an affordable package. I've used this thing as a laptop, too.
Dell 14 Premium vs. Dell XPS 14 — How the 'new XPS' compares, and why I still recommend the older model
Dell's premium laptops are going through a big change, and right now, you can buy both the XPS 14 and its successor, the Dell 14 Premium. Which should you buy?
7 new features coming with the July 2025 Security Update for Windows 11
In the Windows 11 Patch Tuesday Update for July 2025, Microsoft is rolling out new features like smaller Taskbar icons, Windows Share compression, and more.
Xbox says all the games shown in the 2025 Showcase are still coming — but why should we believe them?
This past week has been a bloodbath for the upcoming Xbox catalog, making it hard to take a promise that recently showcased titles are safe at face value.
Amazon's tablets like the Fire HD 10 and Fire 11 Max are up to 50% off — meaty savings on devices for Kindle books, browsing, inking, and even Xbox Cloud Gaming
Panos Panay of Microsoft Surface fame headed across to Amazon, and his team's latest Fire HD tablet is now down to its lowest price ever.
Laffgaff
What protein in red blood cells is the main oxygen carrier?
Hemoglobin.
Court Case
I lost a court case when the judge called me egotistical. I'm appealing.
Itsfoss
Packet is the Linux App You Didn’t Know You Needed for Fast Android File Transfers
Simple, fast file sharing between Linux and Android.