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Watch: Role of plane fuel switches explained
A preliminary report investigating the Air India crash finds both fuel switches were moved to the off position.
Heatwave spreads to Scotland and Northern Ireland
Temperatures are expected to be reach more than 30C in large swathes of the country.
BBC faces dilemma over new series of MasterChef
This year's series was reportedly filmed before co-host Gregg Wallace faced misconduct allegations.
'They were just kids': Mother mourns sons killed in Israeli strike while waiting for aid
Two of Iman al-Nouri's five sons were killed outside a clinic in Deir al-Balah on Thursday, while a third was seriously wounded.
Faisal Islam: We are heading for significant tax rises
Repeatedly borrowing more is not a long-term solution to rising day-to-day spending pressures.
Gaza ceasefire talks on verge of collapse, Palestinian officials say
Senior Palestinian officials accuse Israel of deliberately stalling the negotiations in Qatar during the prime minister's US visit.
Trump surveys damage in Texas as search continues for 160 missing
Efforts to find and identify the scores of dead and missing continue into a second week.
GPs to refer patients for gym classes and career coaching to reduce sick notes
The aim is to help people return to work quicker and reduce the length of time they need fit notes - better known as sick notes.
Former Met Police commissioner Ian Blair dies
Ian Blair, later Lord Blair, served as the Metropolitan Police commissioner from 2005 to 2008.
Inside King Charles's fiery gathering that shone a light on his beliefs
The King's philosophy of harmony with nature was on display at the Highgrove summit.
'Splash and burn' and 'Tax time bomb'
The third heatwave engulfing the UK features prominently on the front pages of Saturday's papers.
Donald Trump and the Scots: A not-so special relationship
Past visits suggest the US president's latest trip to his mother's homeland is unlikely to receive a warm welcome.
North Korea's Benidorm-style resort welcomes first Russian tourists
Details of how it was built - in a country largely closed to the outside world - are shrouded in secrecy.
Intense Med Sea heatwave raises fears for marine life
Sea temperatures around places like Majorca exceeded 30C earlier this month, far above average.
'Sour taste'. Jellycat pulls supply leaving independent shop owners confused
Jellycat has stopped supplying its plush toys to around 100 independent stores in the UK.
The 10-year-old sleeper hit that has more plays than any Taylor Swift song
Lord Huron's The Night We Met has become a sleeper hit with more streams than any Taylor Swift song.
Why cockpit audio deepens the mystery of Air India crash
Fuel cut-off switches flipped seconds after takeoff in Air India crash, preliminary report finds.
Rayner in deepening row with Unite union over Birmingham bin strikes
Unite announced earlier it had suspended her membership over the long-running dispute in Birmingham.
Oasis sweep UK charts after reunion frenzy
The band go back to number one following their reunion, with two more albums in the top five.
US has resumed military supplies to Ukraine, Zelensky says
It comes after US President Donald Trump announced a new deal to supply air defence systems via Nato.
A bridge too far? Prague railway project draws criticism
The 123-year-old Vysehrad railway bridge is set to be replaced but conservationists say it should stay.
Man killed outside five-star hotel in London's Knightsbridge named
Blue Stevens, 24, died in a stabbing outside a luxury hotel in west London on Wednesday night.
Watch: Russians tell BBC how they think Ukraine war will end
Russian victory is a key message at the 'Patriotic Festival' a few miles outside Moscow.
Mystery of Air India crash deepens after report reveals cockpit audio
Fuel cut-off switches were flipped seconds after take-off in Air India crash, a preliminary report finds.
'Was this avoidable?': Families of Flight 171 crash victims seek answers
Grieving relatives of some of the 260 victims are looking for more answers after a preliminary report.
New online safety rules are here - but as tech races ahead, expect changes
Even the government admits their new rules to protect children need an update, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Trump says EU and Mexico face 30% tariff from August
The US president warned both trading partners would face additional tariffs if they retaliated.
Forty-two arrests at Palestine Action ban protest
The protests - and the arrests - come after the pro-Palestinian group was proscribed as a terror organisation.
Air India crash victim's relative 'can't be at peace' until root cause known
An initial report found fuel to the engines of Air India Flight 171 was cut off moments after take-off.
Fuel to engines cut off before crash, preliminary report says
The plane's flight recorders had one pilot asking the other why they had switched off the fuel - and the other saying he had not.
I Know What You Did Last Summer, and Jacob Elordi's war series: What's coming up this week
Romantic drama Mixtape is also out on BBC Two, and new game Donkey Kong Bananza is released.
King Charles' fire ceremony shines a light on his beliefs
The King's philosophy of harmony with nature was on display at the Highgrove summit.
Jellycats were great for business - now these shops can't stock them
Jellycat has stopped supplying its plush toys to around 100 independent stores in the UK.
The 10-year-old sleeper hit that has more plays than any Taylor Swift song
Lord Huron's The Night We Met has become a sleeper hit with more streams than any Taylor Swift song.
Med Sea heatwave might feel nice for holiday swimming, but there's a catch
Sea temperatures around places like Majorca exceeded 30C earlier this month, far above average.
Faisal Islam: We are heading for significant tax rises
Repeatedly borrowing more is not a long-term solution to rising day-to-day spending pressures.
Alzheimer's has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips' husband
Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed.
'Sheer luck' backpacker rescued after 11 nights in Australian outback
Carolina Wilga, 26, survived by drinking from puddles and sleeping in a cave, police said.
Donald Trump and the Scots: A not-so special relationship
Past visits suggest the US president's latest trip to his mother's homeland is unlikely to receive a warm welcome.
North Korea's Benidorm-style resort welcomes first Russian tourists
Details of how it was built - in a country largely closed to the outside world - are shrouded in secrecy.
The beauty and brutality of life in the shadow of Kashmir killings
BBC visits ground zero of the April attack in Pahalgam where locals are picking up the pieces of their lives.
Thousands attending Twelfth of July parades in Northern Ireland
Crowds line the streets as the annual commemoration of the Battle of the Boyne takes place.
Al Fayed family battle over luxury penthouse with 'leaky roofs and noisy lifts'
An exclusive Park Lane address owned by the Fayed family is at the centre of an eight-year dispute.
Labour not defending workers, says Unite after Rayner row
The union could consider its future relationship with the party, General Secretary Sharon Graham says.
BBC faces dilemma over new series of MasterChef
This year's series was reportedly filmed before co-host Gregg Wallace faced misconduct allegations.
Hairy Biker widow 'still cannot watch' last series
Ahead of a re-run, Dave Myers' widow says watching the Hairy Bikers' final series is too difficult.
Bournemouth Echo
Exclusive: The Cherries' plans for the Vitality Stadium revealed
The Cherries aim to have their new south stand in place for the start of the 2026/27 season and all the corners filled in at the Vitality Stadium, the Daily Echo can exclusively reveal.
New barbecue-based food truck to open at shopping centre
A mobile food truck business known as Street Bites, is the Daily Echo's Trader of the Week.
In The Dock: Drink and drug drivers among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Insolvency activity falls in Dorset for third month in a row
Insolvency-related activity in Dorset and the South East fell for a third month in June, says R3, as regional business confidence and start-ups rise.
Walk of the week on tour: Ramblers' Association pootle around Poole
Walk of the Week: Ramblers' Association 5.3 mile pootle around Parkstone and Poole with a stop at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution College.
Bournemouth University secures £3.7 million in funding for students
Students involved in the scheme have the chance to engage in international projects that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Beach barbecue for people with dementia and their carers
Right at Home Bournemouth and Poole hosted a dementia-friendly beach barbecue at Branksome Beach, supporting carers and families with Dementia Adventure.
Two Bournemouth homes to go under the hammer this summer
The open spaces of Moore Avenue Park are a short distance away and transport links are provided by Bournemouth rail station.
Four council leaders commit to series of cross-regional projects
The projects include a Wessex joint growth plan to coordinate economic development, housing and infrastructure across council boundaries.
Travel agents raise money for local charity with quiz night
"The charity aims to help young people who may be finding life tough and struggle with their mental health."
Residents at care home enjoy chocolate fountains to mark special day
Residents at Colten Care’s Canford Chase in Poole marked World Chocolate Day with chocolate fountains, Freddo bars and classic film fun.
Long-running ghost story play coming to Poole for the first time
The Woman in Black comes to Lighthouse Poole, Dorset in February 2026. Starring John Mackay and Daniel Burke. Tickets on sale now for this iconic play.
James Martin arrives at hospices in vintage and supercars
James Martin, celebrity chef and TV presenter, recently visited Naomi House & Jacksplace hospices.
Daughters proud as 'amazing' mum celebrates turning 107 years old
Bournemouth care home resident Betty, Dorset’s oldest person, celebrates her 107th birthday at Wickmeads with family, a royal card, and birthday tea.
Dorset Police release 999 non-emergency call examples
"Our message is very clear: if there is a crime in progress or a danger to life, please continue to call 999.
Coastguard launch summer safety campaign amid heatwave
HM Coastguard launches Coast Clever summer safety campaign amid UK heatwaves, warning of coastal dangers like tidal cut-offs, cliff falls, and drownings.
Exciting Broadway musical coming to Bournemouth in 2026
Other shows lined up include Blood Brothers in April, Mean Girls in early June, and Mamma Mia!
Baptisms in the sea to take place on Bournemouth beach
They encourage attendees to explore the event site, read and hear real-life stories, follow along with the song lyrics and learn more about what is happening.
Ryanair and Jet2 ban hot drinks from flights for 'safety reasons'
Airlines have many rules, but some regulations may vary depending on who you're flying with.
'Do not eat': Food recalls at Tesco, Iceland, Aldi, Lidl and more UK supermarkets
Aldi, Lidl, Tesco, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have issued recall warnings to shoppers, with the FSA saying "do not eat"
Christchurch road to close for more than a month
Parking, waiting and loading/unloading will all be prohibited at any time during this period.
Bournemouth dog qualifies for first-ever Canine Hoopers Team GB
Bournemouth dog Willow qualifies for Canine Hoopers Team GB, set to compete at World Hoopers Open Championships 2025 in Italy. Latest UK dog sports news.
Fire cadet instructor steps down after 26 years of voluntary service
Kevin Morrison retires after 26 years as Ringwood Fire Cadet instructor. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire Service launches award in his honour. Volunteer roles open.
Charity issues urgent appeal to help young people this summer
Each £4.63 donation funds one hour of adventure, providing a safe and structured environment to help build resilience, confidence and skills.
YMCA looking for Bournemouth runners for the London Marathon
YMCA seeks passionate runners for the 2026 London Marathon. Apply by 31 July 2025 to fundraise at least £1,900 for YMCA Bournemouth’s vital work.
Oasis tribute night set to take place at Bournemouth nightclub
Oasis Supernova, the UK's "number one" tribute band, will perform a full live show featuring hits including Wonderwall, Don't Look Back in Anger and Live Forever.
Huge silver gilt trophy to be auctioned in Sherborne
Those interested in participating in the auction are encouraged to contact Charterhouse.
Rock legend Justin Hawkins set to perform in Wimborne
Justin will break down some of the most popular and unusual songs, providing insights into the music industry.
Hairdresser becomes first in UK to achieve 'art director' status
Nova Fanner of NovaLux Hairdressing, Poole, becomes UK’s first WELOVE Purple Hearts "art director" and wins "ambassador of the year" at Winchester ceremony.
103-year-old woman credits her longevity to beef and being 'a good girl'
Margery Haynes, aged 103, credits Oxo cubes, beef, and a positive outlook for her long life at Colten Care home in Ferndown, Bournemouth.
Police cracking down on Dorset's 'night-time economy'
Dorset Police boost patrols in Weymouth town centre as part of the Good, Safe Summer campaign, tackling night-time crime hotspots and reassuring the community.
Three separate road closures to affect drivers over coming weeks
Dorset Council said this closure is to allow for drainage, carriageway maintenance and resurfacing works.
Firefighters to protest outside meeting over cuts to 30 posts
Firefighters to protest Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Authority’s plan to cut 30 posts, amid warnings from Fire Brigades Union of critical risks to public safety.
Thousands of hikers take on Jurassic Coast in aid of Macmillan
"So far, the 2,100 Mighty Hikers who joined the Jurassic Coast event from right across the UK have raised an incredible £935,000."
Council 'not welcoming anyone who parks illegally or drops litter'
BCP Council and Dorset Police have issued guidance and warnings ahead of the busy, hot weekend that is expected to draw huge crowns to the area.
Ojo Rojo announces time frame for closure and what's next
A long-standing Bournemouth restaurant is preparing to leave its town centre home by the end of summer.
Tenta-cool! Paddleboarder spots 'unusual' looking jellyfish
A paddleboarder snapped some photos of a distinctively coloured jellyfish in the shallow waters near Sandbanks on Thursday afternoon
Ferry service reveals plan to operate year-round trips to France
Brittany Ferries has released their new schedule for 2026, which sees the Poole to Cherbourg route now operate through the winter months.
One year on, MP vows to revitalise Bournemouth Town Centre
A YEAR after Bournemouth elected its first ever female MP, Jessica Toale said is ‘dedicated to improving our town’.
LIVE: Bournemouth Pride parade starting as event returns
Bournemouth Pride is back for 2025 - the event starts with the Bourne Free parade at East Cliff
Car parks already full as people flock to Bournemouth beaches
We will be bringing you the latest updates regarding traffic, travel, weather and other news ahead of the sunny weekend.
We have abandoned Bournemouth Beach....and we will be coming to Weymouth instead
I have been going to Bournemouth beach for more than 50 years.
Council phone lines swamped with caller complaints after bin roll-out
'Councillor across the New Forest are getting complaints' after the council's bin rollout has proved to be problematic with phone lines being swamped by agree residents.
Prom celebration as Burgate school Year 11 students mark end of school
The Burgate School in Fordingbridge held its Year 11 prom on Friday, June 27, on the school grounds.
PICTURES: Streets flood with colour for Bourne Free parade
Bournemouth was filled with colour and music as it welcomed this year's Bourne Free parade.
Where to watch Red Arrows flying through Dorset and Hampshire this weekend
The Red Arrows are set to soar through Hampshire skies again this weekend, as the spots to see the iconic air display team have been revealed.
Sandpolo brings sunshine and ponies to Sandbanks Beach for 18th year
One of the UK’s most unique sporting and social events returns to the golden shores of Sandbanks this summer, as SANDPOLO marks its 18th year on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th July in Poole, Dorset.
Inside Christian Horner's £9.2million historic country mansion
Christian Horner’s huge Oxfordshire country mansion is reportedly worth around £9.2million - here’s what it looks like inside.
Formula 1
Gene Haas drives one of his own F1 cars
Gene Haas got behind the wheel of one of his own Formula 1 cars on Friday as part of celebrations at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
How Wheatley is re-shaping Sauber into Audi’s works team
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto talks one-to-one with Jonathan Wheatley about the challenges at Sauber, working with Mattia Binotto, and how the preparations are going for Audi's arrival next year.
Getting to know the real Gabriel Bortoleto
Kick Sauber rookie Gabriel Bortoleto is the next driver on the list to face F1.com’s quickfire Getting to Know questions. From his heroes growing up to his best friends in the F1 paddock today, and his worst travel experience to the other sport he loves, the Brazilian shares all in the video player above and transcript below…
Windows Central
The best Xbox and PC headset I've used for the last couple years is on sale
Get it while it lasts; this deal will be gone once Amazon Prime Day is over. Grab it before you have to wait until. Black Friday!
Grab these 7 Xbox games all under $40 — you don't have long before Amazon Prime Day ends, so act fast
Several Xbox games like Elden Ring are on sale for under $40, with deep discounts up to 80% off, but you need to act fast before Amazon Prime Day ends.
This RDR2 deal feels like highway robbery — grab the "Wild West masterpiece" today before it rides off into the sunset
Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption is one of the best games ever made, down to a dirt cheap price for Prime Day — but hurry, because it's ending soon!
51% claimed already: This Xbox Edition mechanical keyboard is at its lowest price yet while this sale lasts — Nostalgic green transparency for the win
This Xbox Edition of the 8BitDo Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard is currently at its lowest price yet, while stock is available. It has several helpful controls and has a beautiful Halo green transparency to it.
xAI's $300/month Grok 4, billed as a "maximally truth-seeking AI" — seemingly solicits Elon Musk's opinion on controversial topics
xAI's "smartest AI in the world," Grok 4, is seemingly seeking Elon Musk's view on controversial topics.
Monster Hunter Wilds disappointed me, so I returned to Monster Hunter Rise now that it's cheaper than $11 — You only have a few hours left until this steal of a deal goes away, so get hunting!
Amazon is hosting an insanely cheap 75% discount for Monster Hunter Rise, an over-the-top, arcade-like take on Capcom's Monster Hunter series that's only available for a limited time in the last few hours of Amazon Prime Day.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War, one of the greatest RTS games ever made, just got the release date announced for its Definitive Edition
Relic Entertainment has announced the release date for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition, an enhanced version of the beloved real-time strategy game packed with all the original title's expansions, graphical and performance improvements, and more.
Stack years of Microsoft 365 — this deal would have been a bargain in 2013
Microsoft 365 is down to $64.99 for Personal and $99.99 for Family. You can stack up to 5 years and get Word, Excel, OneDrive, and AI features at a major discount.
I don't care about Genshin Impact, but this is the best power bank I've ever used — and there's still time to save on one before Prime Day ends
The UGREEN Nexode 130W Power Bank (Genshin Impact Edition) has dropped to $69.99 (was $89.99) for Prime Day, and now is your last chance to grab at this price.
STOP ignoring mini PCs! Today's your last chance to save on a bagel-sized Windows PC during Prime Day — YES, it runs my games
In the final hours of Amazon Prime Day, Geekom's excellent mini Windows PC is available at a reasonable price for a limited time.
This last-minute anti-Prime Day deal on an RTX 5070 gaming laptop is ELITE — it's "Razer's best-selling machine made better than ever"
The best gaming laptop in Razer's arsenal is its Razer Blade 14, and with this last-minute anti-Prime Day deal, you can snag it for $400 off.
TODAY ONLY: My favorite All-in-one desktop is on sale right now — It's the perfect all-rounder for work, school, and creative use
I absolutely love the HP OmniStudio X All-in-One desktop and right now, this fantastic PC is on sale, today only.
Split Fiction is on sale during Amazon Prime Day — this is your last chance to save on one of the "best co-op games of the last several years"
Split Fiction is a genre-defining co-op game, and you can save money by grabbing a physical Xbox Series X version during Amazon Prime Day.
HP's discount on one of the most powerful gaming laptops on the planet is absolutely UNBEATABLE — but you only have a few hours to get one!
If you've been holding out for a truly mindboggling deal on a gaming laptop during Prime Day, this is it. It simply doesn't get better than this MASSIVE saving on an HP OMEN MAX 16.
These 5 free add-ons make Minecraft Bedrock Edition feel brand new
Five free Bedrock add-ons that totally shake up survival, crafting, and provide some chaos. Best of all, it doesn't cost anything to freshen up gameplay this way.
Laffgaff
In what capital city is the Marco Polo bridge?
Beijing.
Bird Drawing
My friend asked me to finish his drawing of a bird. He had already drawn the head, chest and legs. To be honest, I just winged it.