The News - Sunday, 13 July 2025

BBC News

Health secretary and BMA to meet in bid to avoid strikes

The meeting with Wes Streeting will take place next week, the BBC understands.

796 babies and toddlers may be buried in this garden

Excavators are to begin a full investigation at the site of a former children's home.

Drake's still relevant - as his famous friends will tell you

The Toronto rapper's performance at Wireless Festival was his first UK appearance since 2016.

Heatwave continues across UK ahead of Monday temperature dip

Sunday will see possible highs of 31C before a slight dip that will bring a cooler change next week, the Met Office says.

The mushroom killer was obsessed with true crime. Now true crime fans are obsessed with her

A jury found Erin Patterson guilty on all charges - but the frenzy of speculation has only intensified.

The summer holiday hacks that saved us hundreds of pounds

From house swapping to smart searching, readers have been sharing tips on how to get away for less.

Love Island seems to be having a moment this year - but why?

Viewers are glued to the villa once again - but more of them are watching on a small screen than a TV.

Trump's tariffs are looming large over the UK’s last surviving steel towns

The future of industrial towns like Scunthorpe and Port Talbot may rest on the wider fate of the UK's steel industry.

'Kate aces it' and UK PM 'won't stop a single boat'

The Princess of Wales' appearance at the Wimbledon women's singles final dominates the Sunday papers.

Gaza hospital says 24 people killed near aid site as witnesses blame IDF

Witnesses say Israeli troops opened fire as people were trying to get food. The IDF says there were no known injuries.

'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.

More than 70 arrests at Palestine Action ban protests

The protests - and the arrests - come after the pro-Palestinian group was proscribed as a terror organisation.

I was wrongly accused of felling the Sycamore Gap tree

Walter Renwick says he wore a "Rod Stewart" wig to hide while accused of the Sycamore Gap attack.

BBC gains rare access to the Congolese mine powering mobile phones

The US wants rights to DR Congo's minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands.

Lab-grown cheese is coming. But would you eat it?

As vegan cheese sales decline and concerns about ultra-processed foods grow, a new cheese on the block faces challenges.

Latin makeup labels put people with allergies 'at risk'

Cosmetic ingredients should be listed in English to protect people with allergies, campaigners say.

Dads call for ban on smartphones in schools

The two fathers say the current guidance on smartphones in schools is unsafe for children.

I finally found my brother, just in time to make memories

Jess is determined to make the most of the time she has left with her brother, who has cancer.

Gaza officials say children killed in strike as Israeli military admits 'error'

Six children waiting for water are among those killed in an Israeli air strike, emergency service officials say.

Child dies at Alder Hey Hospital after contracting measles

Seventeen children have been treated at the Liverpool hospital for the virus since June.

Plane crashes at Southend Airport

All flights from the airport are cancelled as emergency services respond to the incident.

Ukraine says it has killed two agents behind assassination of its intelligence officer

Kyiv says two people accused of working for Russia and shooting dead a Ukrainian intelligence officer were killed.

Electric cars will be cheaper to buy, pledges minister

The Transport Secretary says she will announce measures to cut the cost of buying an electric car.

Texas camp buildings were removed from map showing flood risks, US media reports

The camp where 27 girls died successfully challenged initial risk designations by US regulators, according to reports.

EU delays retaliatory trade tariffs against US

The countermeasures were set to start on Tuesday but have been pushed back to early August.

Boy, 15, dies in river incident on hottest day

The death came hours after a 63-year-old woman died near a waterfall at Campsie Glen in East Dunbartonshire.

I was wrongly accused of felling the Sycamore Gap tree

Walter Renwick says he wore a "Rod Stewart" wig to hide while accused of the Sycamore Gap attack.

Lab-grown cheese is coming. But would you eat it?

As vegan cheese sales decline and concerns about ultra-processed foods grow, a new cheese on the block faces challenges.

Glitter, face paint and crazy hats: Euro 2025 fans take over Switzerland

Some of the best fan moments from the tournament in Switzerland.

Inside the Congolese mine vital to mobile phones, as rebels give BBC rare access

The US wants rights to DR Congo's minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands.

More rules being considered to keep children safe online

Cabinet minister Heidi Alexander says age checks will not mark the "end of the conversation".

BBC needs to get a grip quicker after controversies, Ofcom chief says

Dame Melanie Dawes said the BBC needed to complete reports and investigations sooner.

French prisoner escapes in fellow inmate's bag, officials say

Investigations have been launched after a man escaped from Lyon-Corbas prison on Friday.

Love Island seems to be having a moment this year - but why?

Viewers are glued to the villa once again - but more of them are watching on a small screen than a TV.

Gisèle Pelicot given France's highest award

Pelicot was named knight of the Legion of Honour on a list announced ahead of France's Bastille Day.

Drake's still relevant - as his famous friends will tell you

The Toronto rapper's performance at Wireless Festival was his first UK appearance since 2016.

US drops charges against doctor accused of destroying Covid vaccines

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said the doctor 'gave patients a choice when the federal government refused to do so'.

Bournemouth Echo

More season tickets, cheaper prices and fan zones: Frevola on stadium plans

The Cherries want to make attending games more accessible for fans with hopes for more affordable tickets and an increase in season tickets as they extend their Dean Court home.

All the roadworks taking place across the BCP area this week

A number of roadworks will be taking place across the BCP area this week.

Five-bedroom house with sea views on the market for £2.5m

The garage is fitted with power and light, has an electric up-and-over door to the front, and includes a small workshop.

The 'absolutely beautiful' Dorset sunflower field that looks stunning in the sun

North Farm Sunflower Field in Dorset will be open throughout July, with stems costing £1 and there being options for food and drink on some days

Think you can score more than 8? Take this pub quiz to see how smart you are

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

Man with debilitating illness to host fundraising concert

A MAN with a debilitating illness is set to host a fundraising concert to raise money for charity.

Upbeat family musical written by Ringwood woman gets album featuring West End cast

Lydia Shaw, 32, wrote the musical, "Hatched," and it is an upbeat family show, written to promote female empowerment.

Vikki Slade MP urges Labour to reform SEND with compassion and clarity

LIBERAL Democrat MP Vikki Slade has called on the Government to deliver compassionate and credible reforms to the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system – warning Labour not to scrap vital support plans.

Man sentenced for crash that left victim 'grieving' life he had

A man left another motorist 'grieving' the life he had before he was collided with at speed.

'This break-in is a huge setback' -Fundraiser launched for community centre

A FUNDRAISER has been started to help community centre after burglary and vandalism.

Residents 'furious' over plans for 25-person sauna

Residents living in cliff-top flats are 'furious' after plans for a 25-person sauna have been announced.

‘Staff reeling’ after shock closure of hospital ward

STAFF have been left ‘reeling’ after an announced closure of a hospital ward.

Lane closed on A31 near Ringwood after accident

A lane has been closed on the A31 near Ringwood after reports of an accident.

Wildfire seen for miles towers over fire engines in forest blaze

A wildfire torched the New Forest at Hilltop near Beaulieu last night as fire engines rushed to tackle the towering blaze.

£4m Dorset home next to 'secret' beach is up for sale

A spectacular £4m Dorset waterfront home next to 'secret' Shipstal Beach is up for sale

Council hand out more than 800 parking charges in a single day

BCP Council handed out more than 800 parking charge notices and towed multiple cars across the busy weekend.

Woman appeals for help to find missing bunny

A woman is appealing for help to find her bunny rabbit after it went missing in June.

Security system 'ripped' from wall of child care facility

A security system was 'ripped' from the wall of a child care facility in Poole, alongside other incidents in a recent crime update.

Man arrested and 'significant' amount of stolen items found at address

A man was arrested for theft of a motor vehicle and a 'significant' amount of stolen items were found at his address.

Here's why the Wimbledon finals are later this year and what time they are on

Amanda Anisimova and Iga Świątek are in the women's singles final with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz set for battle in the men's.

Formula 1

Brad Pitt reveals ex-driver who inspired Sonny Hayes' backstory

Brad Pitt has revealed the former driver who inspired his character's backstory in the newly-released F1 The Movie, adding he "had the time of my life" working on the project.

Laffgaff

What was the first mass market Tesla car?

The Model 3.

Pogo Stick

I have a pogo stick made out of vegetables. It's a spring onion.