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'Lost our brother': Bandmates and fans pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
The frontman of pioneering heavy metal band Black Sabbath has died in the UK at the age of 76.
'A hospital gave us two death certificates for dad to cover up their mistake'
Brian Holmes died at Castle Hill hospital, near Hull, which is at the centre of a police investigation.
'I felt ignored by police when I was cyberflashed'
Anna Downes says she contacted the BBC after she lost hope that the police would take her seriously.
Teeth marks suggest 'terror bird' was killed by reptile 13 million years ago
Terror birds could be taller than a human and had powerful legs and hooked, flesh-ripping beaks.
Camp Mystic: Why were so many people killed there during Texas floods?
The recent floods in Kerr County, Texas killed 135 people, including many young children.
UK to use AI to stop adult migrants posing as children
The government plans to use facial recognition technology to verify the age of migrants that arrive in the UK.
Iran's detainees in 'unbearable' conditions after Israeli strikes on prison
Iranian prisoners transferred to other facilities report overcrowding and unhygienic conditions.
Gaza health ministry says 33 people died from malnutrition in 48 hours
Fifteen deaths have been reported over the past day, the Hamas-run ministry says, as the UN warns of "soaring" malnutrition.
'I thought we were out': Fans stunned by England comeback to win place in Euros final
A tense semi-final against Italy ends in jubilation after the Lionesses took the lead in extra time.
The Papers: 'RIP Ozzy' and 'LionYESSS!'
Rock musician Ozzy Osbourne's death and the Lionesses' Euro 2025 semi-final victory leads Wednesday's papers.
Does Edinburgh's Royal Mile need 72 tourist gift shops?
People living in the area say they are seeing the overtourism problems being experienced across Europe.
Wild life of Ozzy Osbourne, rock's 'prince of darkness'
The singer helped invent both heavy metal and the image of the wild rock star, before unlikely reality TV fame.
Kendrick and SZA deliver stadium-worthy performance
The pair performed as part of their joint Grand National Tour, delivering their greatest hits.
Badenoch aims to add heft - and name recognition - to shadow cabinet
The Tory leader drafts in former leadership rival Sir James Cleverly into her shadow cabinet in a mini reshuffle.
The latest front line in the battle for Sudan
Control of oil-rich Kordofan is a big prize for both warring groups in their bid to take the country, analysts say.
'They shot patients in beds' – BBC hears claims of massacre at Suweida hospital
The BBC visits Suweida's National Hospital where staff claim patients were killed by Syrian government forces.
Idaho student killer heads to prison, but mysteries in the case remain
Three years later, officials have offered no motive behind the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students
Brewdog to close 10 pubs across UK, some 'within days'
Brewdog said the "difficult decision" had been taken as a result of "ongoing industry challenges".
Happy Valley performance 'born of fear', says star
The actress spoke after being made a Commander of the British Empire on Tuesday.
Terror warning over kids using screens over summer
Britain's top crime agencies have said they are investigating children as young as 12 for terrorism-related offences.
Cleverly returns to Tory front bench as Badenoch reshuffles team
The former foreign secretary becomes shadow housing secretary and will face Angela Rayner in Parliament.
US House speaker shuts down chamber to block Epstein vote
The decision to bring forward the summer recess means Republican leaders can delay a politically fraught vote on the disclosures.
Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change
The decision from the world's highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change.
Mother and two children killed in Northern Ireland shooting, BBC understands
Police say all three died from gunshot wounds and a man is seriously injured in hospital.
British surgeon who had his legs removed accused of fraud
Neil Hopper, 49, is also accused of encouraging the commission of grievous bodily harm.
Did Ozzy Osbourne really bite the head off a live bat? The story behind the notorious incident
Few performers have pushed the boundaries of shocking behaviour more than the Prince of Darkness, who has died at the age of 76.
Police deny driving counter-protesters to asylum hotel demonstration
Essex Police says it is not "collaborating" with people supporting asylum seekers in Epping.
City traders jailed for interest rate-rigging have convictions quashed
Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo said for a decade they were victims of a series of miscarriages of justice relating to the manipulation of Libor and Euribor interest rates.
M&S ad banned over 'unhealthily thin' model
The advertising watchdog said the model's pose and pointy shoes made her appear too slim.
Tech glitch leaves some disabled people unable to pay for care
Some carers have not been paid for more than a week due to an issue with a funding system used by UK councils.
Gaps in our knowledge of ancient Rome could be filled by AI
A new system fills in missing words from ancient inscriptions carved on monuments and everyday objects.
Faisal Islam: Trump's tough tariff tactics are getting results
Following the deal with Japan, it could now be said that the aggressive approach to trade by Trump is yielding results.
Backlash grows after Zelensky strips anti-corruption bodies of independence
Protests gather pace in Ukrainian cities as some of Kyiv's closest allies sound alarm bells.
Why were City traders' convictions quashed and what happens next?
Convictions for rate-rigging by Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo have been quashed, so what happens now?
Watch: A look back at the life of Ozzy Osbourne
The BBC's David Sillito looks back at the life of Ozzy Osbourne, the frontman of heavy metal band Black Sabbath, who has died at the age of 76.
Church leaders return with 'broken hearts' after rare visit to Gaza
The Latin and Greek Orthodox patriarchs of Jerusalem describing starving people not "batting an eyelid" at the sound of bombing.
Has Marvel got its mojo back? Critics give verdicts on Fantastic Four
For reviewers, it's the best MCU film in a decade, even if it's not quite as good as Superman.
Big cat owners hide their animals from Pakistan crackdown
Punjab rangers launch raids after one pet lion escaped and attacked a woman and two children.
New MasterChef series starring sacked hosts to be aired, BBC confirms
The amateurs series was filmed last year featuring sacked hosts Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
Air India crash victim's son says he received wrong remains
India's foreign ministry said all remains were treated with dignity.
Erik Menendez taken to hospital with 'serious' condition, lawyer tells US media
It comes weeks before he and his brother are expected at a parole hearing, after decades in US prison.
Does Edinburgh's Royal Mile need 72 tourist gift shops?
People living in the area say they are seeing the overtourism problems being experienced across Europe.
I don't care about my age, 19-year-old Reform council leader tells BBC
George Finch, the UK's youngest council leader at 19, had thought he would become a history teacher.
'A hospital gave us two death certificates for dad to cover up their mistake'
Brian Holmes died at Castle Hill hospital, near Hull, which is at the centre of a police investigation.
Oil-rich Sudanese region becomes new focus of war between army and rival forces
Control of oil-rich Kordofan is a big prize for both warring groups in their bid to take the country, analysts say.
Bournemouth Echo
Iconic swing show coming to Bournemouth venue
The Story of Swing is described as a musical journey through decades of the iconic genre of swing and big band music.
Lombard Rally Festival coming to Dorset for the first time
The historic Lombard Rally Festival coming to Dorset for the first time.
Residents 'in tears' and fearing for their safety after incident
It comes after the Echo spoke to resident Loren Ogando, who alleged that the alarms had not sounded during another fire on site, saying it was “a shock to my system”.
'Selfless' mum wants to live life to fullest after devastating diagnosis
Zoë Handscomb-Edwards, 44, was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer in March 2023, when she was 16 weeks pregnant with her first child, Penelope.
Bournemouth Airport to offer 'unforgettable' festive day trip to Lapland
The magical ‘Search for Santa’ day trips give families the ultimate Lapland experience with the chance to meet the real Santa Claus in his snowy homeland and be back in their own bed the same night.
'Vibrant' Bournemouth reggae festival returns this weekend
The three-day festival is a celebration of Caribbean culture and heritage packed with community spirit
Panto classic coming to the Lighthouse this Christmas
From December 11 until January 4, Dick Whittington will be performed at the Lighthouse in Poole.
Popular fireworks display is back with a bang this Friday
Fireworks will light up Bournemouth seafront this Friday.
'Shoplifting is not acceptable and we will not tolerate it'
These crimes impact all of us, and I thoroughly dismiss any notion that retail crime is victimless.
Tributes paid to 'caring and funny' 16-year-old at inquest
Elliott Malcolm Jones, from Fordingbridge, died on March 10, 2025.
Young people invited to celebrate unique Dorset habitats in free event
In partnership with Dorset Peat Partnership and Peat-Fest South-West, Dorset Wildlife Trust is inviting young people aged 12 and over to a unique, free community engagement event.
'Why is work taking place in the middle of summer?'
Our BCP Council has spent many millions developing cycle lanes everywhere, including on the promenade between Whitecliff and Baiter park.
Jon Egging charity awarded significant multi-year grant to support work
Jon Egging Trust was awarded a multi-year grant from the BGF Foundation allowing it to work with over 750 students this academic year
Residents thrive with ‘food, fun and friendship’ at Care South
Families invited to enjoy summer of play on Brownsea Island
FAMILIES are invited to have a fun summer experience with their kids participating in play events at Brownsea Island.
Sunset Shuttle heritage train offers summer evenings by rail
The service, which is run by Swanage Railway volunteers, links Swanage, Herston Halt, Harman's Cross, and Corfe Castle.
Site manager wins national award for West Parley development
"To receive my 27th award is enormously satisfying, and I am very proud of what I and my team at Kingsmere Park have achieved."
Naming ceremony is a special day for Mudeford RNLI
On a sunny June afternoon, the Mudeford RNLI volunteer crew gathered outside the station to officially name their new Atlantic 85 lifeboat, Henrietta H.
Dorset primary school celebrates end of term with dance video
PUPILS and staff at primary school were seen dancing and celebrating in a lively end-of-year video recorded to ‘bring cheer to everyone’ and showcase the spirit of the school community.
Verwood's new bakery says community feedback has been 'unbelievable'
Emma's Bakery has seen customers queue outside its doors and a shoutout from North Dorset's MP since it opened at the start of the month
'Truly loved by everyone'- Tributes paid to Dorset athlete who died in Italy
TRIBUTES have been paid to an athlete with ‘warm smile’ and ‘kind spirit’ who passed away in Italy two weeks ago.
'Thank you, Foley, you're a legend' - Cherries fans react to stadium expansion
Cherries' fans got their first chance to see the new stadium development plans that will almost double the capacity in the ground
Luxury reformer Pilates studio opens in town centre offering classes for all
Lillie-Bee Edwards, 25, has opened Maison du Pilates on Lorne Park Road - her own reformer Pilates studio.
Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne dies aged 76, his family announces
Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne has died at the age of 76, his family has announced.
Severe delays due to lorry tyre change
There are reports of significant delays in the A31.
Police tent erected and cordon in place at Poole Park
Police are at the scene of an incident in Poole Park. Emergency services have been in attendance since this morning
Firefighters called to blaze as residents urged to keep windows and doors shut
FIREFIGHTERS have been called to a blaze in Christchurch and are warning residents to keep their windows closed.
Question over lockable bins in New Forest food waste scheme
New Forest District Council has come under fire for not using “common-sense” solutions to ensure animals cannot get into the food waste recycling bins.
Two animals killed in separate accidents on same New Forest road
Another two animals have been killed by vehicles in the New Forest, with both accidents occurring on the Brook to Fordingbridge road
'Unexplained' death as woman's body found in Poole Park
A body discovered in Poole Park is being treated as ‘unexplained’ by police as investigations continue.
Firefighters tackle blaze involving 'large quantity' of rubbish at recycling station
Firefighters are tackling a blaze at a recycling station near Bournemouth Airport.
'Group with IQ of 5' caught pushing suspected stolen bike
A GROUP of people with ‘combine IQ of 5’ were caught pushing a suspected stolen bike by off-duty officer.
‘Flames higher than lampposts’ as van catches fire in supermarket car park
MAN saw ‘flames as high as lampposts’ after a van caught fire in a supermarket car park.
Driver caught with cocaine in system and banned from road for three years
A DRIVER of heavy goods vehicle tested positive for having cocaine in his system and has been banned from driving for three years.
Black Sabbath say they have 'lost a brother' following Ozzy Osbourne's death
Black Sabbath have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne who died yesterday (July 22) at the age of 76 and say they have 'lost a brother'
Waitrose apologises to shoppers as recall and 'do not eat' warning issued
A Waitrose spokesman said: “We apologise that it has been necessary to recall this product and for the inconvenience caused.”
Group 'using drugs' in self-built den in Bournemouth
A GROUP of individuals were reported to be using drugs and engaging in antisocial behaviour in a makeshift den in Bournemouth.
Can a neighbour paint their side of my fence? The rule you need to know
Have a neighbour painting their side of your fence? Find out the rules and regulations and whether they are allowed to paint your fence.
The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today
The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said
Where can UK passport holders travel to without a visa? See all 153 destinations
From Malaysia to Singapore, here are all 153 'visa-free' countries UK passport holders can currently enter as of April 2025.
NHS on the hunt for donors with rare blood types as tens of thousands tested
The NHS in England is on the hunt for donors with rare blood types in a UK-first testing initiative.
Formula 1
How Formula 1 has cut its carbon footprint by 26%
Formula 1 has announced it's over halfway towards achieving its target of becoming Net Zero by 2030, according to numbers released as part of its Sustainability Update. Lawrence Barretto has a round-up of the key takeaways...
F1 on track to Net Zero by 2030 after 26% carbon footprint reduction
Formula 1 is firmly on track to achieve its target of becoming Net Zero by 2030, having delivered a 26% reduction in its carbon emissions by the end of 2024 compared to its 2018 baseline.
10 quiz questions on F1 history in Belgium
Formula 1 gets back racing this weekend as the paddock descends on the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium. But how much do you know about F1 history at this historic venue?
What's the best F1 Fantasy line-up for Spa?
Formula 1. Spa-Francorchamps. Iconic. Throw in an F1 Sprint and unpredictable weather on the longest lap of the calendar, and Belgium can either reward bold strategy – or punish it brutally. So, it’s another week of diving into the data and crunching the numbers for our F1 Fantasy Strategist, who’s here to help guide you to a successful weekend.
How to stream the Belgian GP on F1 TV Premium
Formula 1 returns to Spa-Francorchamps this weekend as the Belgian Grand Prix kicks off a double header of races – and here’s all the information you need to follow the action live on F1 TV.
What time is the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix?
Formula 1 heads to Spa-Francorchamps this weekend for the Belgian Grand Prix, marking Round 13 of the 2025 F1 season.
Verstappen ‘looking forward to working’ with Mekies
Max Verstappen has said he’s looking forward to working with his new boss Laurent Mekies from the Belgian Grand Prix, after it was confirmed that Mekies would become Red Bull’s new Team Principal.
Albon on changing people's perceptions at Williams
Williams' Alex Albon is the latest guest on the Beyond The Grid podcast.
What is the weather forecast for the Belgian GP?
Formula 1 returns to action this weekend as Spa-Francorchamps hosts Round 13 of the 2025 season – but what sort of weather can the drivers expect in Belgium?
What tyres will the drivers have for the Belgian GP?
Formula 1 will be back in action this weekend at the Belgian Grand Prix – and tyre suppliers Pirelli have confirmed the compounds that will be in play for the event.
Windows Central
'Wuchang: Fallen Feathers' came close to fully breaking me multiple times — a soulslike as brutal and as beautiful as it gets
"Wuchang: Fallen Feathers" review in progress: This Chinese soulslike blends OG Dark Souls map design with the punishing combat ballet of Sekiro, resulting in something as gorgeous as it is deadly.
Free Windows 10 Extended Security Updates are now yours to claim — but there's a catch
You can now get free Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 for one year, but there’s a catch: you must sync settings with a Microsoft account.
From Xbox to iPad — Elgato’s new 4K S records gameplay in cinematic 4K60 HDR
The just-dropped Elgato Game Capture 4K S is a compact, plug-and-play capture card that records true 4K60 HDR gameplay across consoles, PCs, and more. With analog audio input, premium cables included, and support for popular apps, it’s tailored for creators who want high-quality recording on the go.
"The best way for us to protect our users is to proactively disable this feature" — Brave gets edgy with its new update that auto-blocks Windows Recall
Brave, the privacy-minded web browser, has announced it will be blocking Windows Recall by default in a future update. But it could also be a little posturing.
Ubisoft hits 5 million with Assassin's Creed Shadows — but what’s coming next has us guessing
Assassin's Creed Shadows has crossed 5 million players since launch, reaching a new milestone.
Little Nightmares 3 developer Supermassive Games announces layoffs — while another horror game is delayed
Supermassive Games is laying off up to 36 workers, while the team's upcoming horror game Directive 8020 is being delayed to 2026.
The latest Minecraft beta basically gives us customizable loadouts, and turns Copper Golems into statues
Mojang Studios has released Minecraft Preview 1.21.110.20, which includes shelves to swap out your hotbar items and turns Copper Golems into statues.
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival coming to Xbox Series X|S and PC — One of the scariest horror films I've ever seen is getting a videogame adaptation that I never knew I wanted until now
Saber Interactive has announced a brand-new game called Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, a survival horror adventure based on the iconic horror franchise, Hellraiser.
The MSI Claw A8 handheld gaming PC appears for preorder in Europe — eye watering price is an understatement
Official information is still lacking, but the MSI Claw A8 has appeared for pre-order in some European territories, with a price that's definitely not for the masses.
New SSD just dropped — swallows Xbox Game Pass whole and dares your Steam backlog to challenge it
The Kioxia LC9 SSD isn’t for gamers, but with 245TB of storage, it could theoretically hold hundreds of Game Pass titles, your Steam library, and everything in between.
Battlefield 6 is the official title, and its reveal trailer has a release date this week — is my favorite multiplayer FPS about to make a massive comeback?
The next Battlefield game is officially called Battlefield 6, and its reveal trailer has a release date set for later this week.
AMD's new generative AI promises "print quality" images from your laptop's local NPU — here's how to get it for free
AMD just announced a new local AI image generator that runs on your AMD laptop's NPU. It's a big step up compared to the previous SDXL Turbo model released last year.
Microsoft launches Intel-exclusive Surface Laptop 5G with reengineered design — but it's SHOCKINGLY expensive
The Surface Laptop 7 with 5G is now available to order, but only for business customers and with an Intel Core Ultra chip. The device will ship on August 26 and starts at an eyewatering $1,799.
US agency overseeing nuclear weapons breached in Microsoft SharePoint attack
Microsoft SharePoint zero-day flaws were exploited to breach over 50 organizations, including the National Nuclear Security Administration.
Grounded 2 will only be on Xbox and PC, at least for now — but Obsidian is already subtly hinting at a PS5 and Switch 2 launch
Grounded 2 is about to launch into Game Preview on Xbox and PC, but what about PS5 and Switch? Well, the first game went there, didn't it?
You can now lock your Windows 11 PC from your Android phone — and it's all thanks to Microsoft's excellent Phone Link tool
A new update to the Link To Windows app on Android has introduced the ability to remotely lock your PC using your phone with the tap of a button.
Microsoft concedes that 'The Outer Worlds 2' retail price was too high — Xbox says it "will keep our full priced holiday releases at $69.99," with refunds incoming
Xbox controversially raised the base price of its mainline games to $80 in an announcement a few weeks ago. Now, it seems to be backtracking, at least for the rest of 2025. Good, I say.
I played "Killer Inn" and now I have trust issues — but I can't wait to play this murder deduction game again
I spent about an hour and a half playing Square Enix's Killer Inn multiplayer game during a preview event. It's a compelling social deduction murder game that allows for different strategies, whether you're playing as an innocent lamb or a murderous wolf.
Riot's fighting game 2XKO launches in beta this September with eventual cross-progression from PC to Xbox — and this Arcane character is joining the roster
Riot Games shared that the closed beta for fighting game 2XKO kicks off on Sept. 9, 2025 for Windows PC users, with Vi joining the playable roster.
"A system that looks like the one you had as a kid." — This PC fuses 90s throwback vibes with absolute spec overkill
If you grew up with PC gaming in the '90s, Maingear's new Retro95 system should look very familiar. But unlike back then, this throwback can be configured with up to a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5080.
Windows 11 just got a wave of AI features — one Snipping Tool addition makes me want a Copilot+ PC
Windows 11 is getting new AI tools, including updates to Click to Do, Relight in Photos, and Perfect screenshot, though some are exclusive to Copilot+ PCs.
NVIDIA boasts a staggering $111 million in market value per employee — since it became the world’s first $4 trillion company
NVIDIA is the world's most valuable company after hitting $4 trillion in market capitalization with 36,000+ employees, each worth over $111 million in market value.
Sam Altman is "terrified" of voice ID fraudsters embracing AI — and threats of US bioweapon attacks keep him up at night
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed that he is alarmed by the continued use of voice authentication by banking institutions as AI becomes increasingly prevalent.
Laffgaff
How many sisters were in the pop group Sister Sledge?
Four.
Favorite Superhero
My favorite superhero is Typo Man. He writes all the wrongs.