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White House hits back at reports Trump named in Epstein files
It came as a US judge denied a justice department's bid to unseal Florida court files on Epstein.
UK vehicle making hits lowest level since 1953
Data shows a slump in car and van production as the industry trade body hopes a UK-US tariff deal will bring "confidence".
Universities are 'failing us' on mental health, say students - but should it really be up to them?
The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?
Assistant who accused Kanye West of sexual assault 'in hiding', lawyer says
The rapper, now known as Ye, has denied all her claims and says they are "fantasy fiction".
Gazans 'wasting away' as mass starvation spreads, humanitarian groups warn
A joint statement says the Israeli government's "siege" has left aid supplies "totally depleted".
Just 7,000 steps a day cuts health risks, study says
Everyone targets 10,000 steps - but a lower tally could reduce the risk of serious health issues like cancer, dementia and heart disease, a study suggests.
In a Haitian city ruled by gangs, young rape survivor raises baby she was told to abort
Helene, abducted aged 17, is among thousands of women attacked as gang violence spreads in Haiti.
Columbia University to pay $200m in settlement with Trump administration
The New York college becomes the first to agree to pay the Trump administration after it was investigated over campus antisemitism.
Tories must 'offer hope' unlike Reform - Badenoch
The Conservative Party leader said Argentinian President Javier Milei was the "template" for her leadership.
Tesla pledges to make cheaper cars as issues mount
Elon Musk's carmaker says a more affordable Tesla model is coming as it reports a steep drop in revenue.
As porn sites apply new age checks, will users hand over personal ID?
All websites hosting pornography will have to check the age of their users from Friday.
The Papers: 'Crushing cancer treatment delays' and '4-star asylum fiasco'
Doctors' strikes and concerns over immigration feature on Thursday's front pages.
What next after City rate-rigging convictions quashed?
The ruling raises questions about compensation and a possible inquiry.
How Black Sabbath found their sound - and invented heavy metal
By slowing down the blues and playing with occult imagery, the Birmingham band pioneered a genre.
Verdict expected in Hockey Canada sexual assault trial - what to know
A judge on Thursday will deliver her verdict in the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's 2018 world junior ice hockey team.
Thousands of river pollution tests cancelled because of staff shortages
Testing programmes affected include those monitoring the impact of drought.
UK and other countries can be sued over climate change, top UN court rules
The decision from the world's highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change.
Mountain biker completes epic bid to ride down all 282 Munros
Sean Green believes he is only the second person to have taken a bike to the summit of every Munro in Scotland.
Health self-test kits often inaccurate, study says
Shop-bought health kits for a wide range of conditions are readily available across the UK.
Mother and two children killed in Northern Ireland shooting
Police say all three died from gunshot wounds and a man is seriously injured in hospital.
South Park to stream on Paramount+ after bidding war
The deal that will see the long-running comedy series move from HBO Max is reportedly worth $1.5bn.
BBC and news agencies warn journalists in Gaza at risk of starvation
News organisations say local journalists are increasingly unable to feed themselves in Gaza, facing the same "dire circumstances as those they are covering".
Dad guilty of murdering premature baby in hospital
Daniel Gunter inflicted “catastrophic injuries” to Brendon Staddon while he was in neonatal care.
Corbyn launches new party to 'take on rich and powerful'
The former Labour leader joins forces with fellow Independent MP Zarah Sultana to launch "a new kind of political party".
Justice department official expected to meet Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell
The meeting comes as pressure grows on the Trump administration to release files linked to the disgraced financier's sex trafficking network.
Jay Slater 'did not seem threatened', inquest told
The 19-year-old spoke to his friend after leaving an Airbnb he had gone to with two men.
Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?
The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute goes back to more than a century ago.
Thousands unable to make calls as EE and BT networks down
The government says "EE and BT digital voice calls to 999 have now been restored."
Doctor strike will harm patients, NHS boss warns
A senior official says the planned walkout will impact both emergency and non-urgent care.
Four things you need to know about UK-India trade deal
The deal is expected to cut tariffs on goods and increase market access for both countries.
He went to get aid and didn't come back - stories of people killed in Gaza
As aid agencies warn of "mass starvation", the BBC hears from the relatives of some of those killed in the past week.
David Tennant, Louis Theroux and Lily Allen shows nominated for podcast awards
David Tennant, Louis Theroux, Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver are all up for prizes at the event in October.
Students feel 'let down' by mental health support - but should it really be up to universities?
The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?
Shoplifting hits record high in England and Wales
Retailers say theft is "spiralling out of control", with an increase in organised crime hitting stores.
Mum and children killed in Northern Ireland shooting named
Police say a triple murder and attempted suicide is one line of inquiry and appeal to anyone who spoke to the victims recently.
Stonehenge boulder debate settled, scientists say
Boulders at Stonehenge were not dragged there by glaciers, new scientific research claims.
Two die in car during Cyprus wildfire as 44C heat expected
Local reports say the bodies, which are yet to be identified, belong to an elderly couple in the village of Malia, in the Limassol district.
'Angel Delight' drug smugglers avoid death penalty
The trio were on trial for smuggling cocaine disguised in packets of powdered dessert.
Public frustrated by asylum seeker housing, says minister
The business secretary acknowledges concern about accommodating asylum seekers and housing shortages.
Bournemouth Echo
‘He was home’: Fan recalls Ozzy Osbourne's final farewell gig
A woman has described the “electric” atmosphere at Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell concert, calling it the most memorable shift of her life.
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest to close due to power outage
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest will be closed on Friday due to planned power outage.
New beach rules introduced to tackle anti-social behaviour
Two orders have been put in place to combat antisocial behaviour and enhance community spaces in Dorset
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
Christchurch eatery among top places to dine outdoors with 'sensational' views
The Jetty in Christchurch offers "water's edge dining", which makes it one of the UK's best restaurants to eat outside with a view
Wildlife trust invites young people to immersive day out in Upton Heath
'Love Your Heath... For Peat's Sake!' is a to a unique, free community engagement event celebrating Dorset’s special heathland habitats.
Poole businesses recognised at BCP Business Awards
Poole businesses shine at 2025 BCP Business Awards, with Brown Booth, FindiFox, Poole Waste Not Want Not, Foundry and La Mias’s among top winners.
Music fan organises festival in aid of hospital
Knees Upp Lymington will feature performers from across the region and in aid of Lymington Hospital.
Young voices take centre stage at Poole writing showcase
The showcase also introduced the first young writers creative writing competition, judged by authors Georgie Codd and Steve Couch and poet Yasmin Bromby-Phillips.
'You're preaching to the converted'
We now have miles and miles of cycle lanes in and around the town, at great expense, and some not used as much as others.
Great Dorset Chilli Festival repeats the heat this summer
Great Dorset Chilli Festival repeats the heat!
Annual charity golf day raises funds for local hospice
An annual golf charity day organised to raise vital funds in support of motor neurone disease (MND).
Golf day raises more than £28k for hospice
COMMUNITY gather for an annual golf day fundraising event to raise over £28,500 for the hospice.
Brand-new multi-use games area opens up for free in town
NEW multi-use games area has now opened by the council for people to play tennis, football and various other games.
Georgian townhouse dating back to mid-18th century up for sale
A Grade II listed Georgian townhouse, dating back to the mid-18th century, is up for sale in Old Town, Poole.
Cricket clubs and centres to benefit from £950k funding boost
It is the largest allocation to date from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council.
Charity launches new grant schemes for small organisations
"These new programmes reflect our long-term commitment to supporting organisations working on the frontlines of local change."
Hundreds raised at village summer fair in 'truly wonderful' afternoon
The charity has trainers across the country who work with physically disabled people to coach them to train their own pet.
Family fun day to include 300m inflatable course and under-the-sea dome
The popular fun day at Littledown Parkland returns on Sunday, July 27, offering activities for families and their children of all ages.
Council says playpark will remain closed due to 'complex' legal reasons
COUNCIL says playpark which has been left unused for five years would not be opened due to ‘complex’ legal reasons after resident raised concerns during BCP meeting.
Work begins on £3 million-pound car-park project at hospital
WORK has begun for £3 million car park project in a hospital to ‘improve’ patient access and ‘support’ future grown.
'This has been a lifeline' - Free clothes initiative marks first anniversary
A FREE clothing initiative has been running by the salvation army is marking their first anniversary.
Prisoner died after consuming 'illicitly brewed' alcohol
A MAN has died in prison after consuming ‘illicitly brewed’ alcohol and unprescribed medications.
BCP Council agrees to sell Poole Civic Centre to property developer
BCP Council approved the recommendation that the Grade-II listed building be sold to a Manchester-based property developer.
Free outdoor dance evenings are back with lessons, live music and DJ nights
The first weekend will see Hip Hop and House with Rich Smith and a DJ session, followed by Ruby Adams Vintage Jazz with the fabulous Swing Unlimited band bringing the music on August 2.
'Best Seafood' restaurant in Dorset is praised as one of county's best
The Guildhall Tavern was in Poole was recognised as one of the 20 best restaurants in Dorset by The Telegraph.
More than 200 police officers signed off work for poor mental heath last year
In Dorset Police, 211 officers were signed off work in 2024-25 due to stress, depression, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Body found in search for missing man last seen in Bournemouth
Dorset Police believe the body to be 63-year-old John who was last seen on in Bournemouth on Monday evening.
LIVE: Firefighters continue tackle waste blaze with overnight watch planned
DW Fire Rescue is currently in attendance of a fire at a recycling centre since yesterday.
UPDATE: Two separate crashes causes 'major delays'
An obstruction is causing delays on A338 Wessex Way.
Former Army colonel avoids jail after stalking and tracking car of ex
A retired British Army colonel with a distinguished career terrified his ex-partner by stalking her and putting a tracker on her car.
Fashion chain at risk of 'collapsing' within weeks
Stores in Bournemouth could be forced to close down after it was announced River Island in Poole was one of 33 shops to close doors by early next year.
Jobs at risk as council announces cost cutting measures to save £10m
DORSET Council has begun seeking ways to save £10 million as it seeks to streamline the way it works
Dorset Police warn public 'not to approach' wanted man
Officers are looking for a ‘wanted’ man who was recently spotted near Bournemouth railway station.
Five hour search for a 'high risk missing person' along the coast
A search for ‘high risk missing person’ were carried out on land and air by coastguards with assistance of Dorset police.
Bomb squad called after grenade fished out of river
The bomb squad was called to a river near Blandford after a suspected explosive device was found by a magnet fisherman
Rockfalls 'highly likely' with cliffs deemed 'unstable and dangerous'
A WARNING has been issued for people to stay away from unstable cliffs in west Dorset
Wrestling star Hulk Hogan dies aged 71 after 'suffering cardiac arrest at home'
Wrestling star Hulk Hogan has died aged 71 after 'suffering a cardiac arrest at home'.
What happened with outages at Three, Vodafone, EE and BT today? All we know
This is what we know about the reported outages at mobile networks, including Three, Vodafone, EE and BT this afternoon (July 24)
Schools out! Four fun-filled things to do locally this Summer Holiday
The Summer Holidays are always a time for fun, with endless events and family days out, but it can be difficult to decide where to spend your time. If you're looking for something truly exciting to do, look no further!
More than £100 million Premium Bonds winnings unclaimed - are you owed a prize?
Thousands of people have had cash windfalls due to being reunited with Premium Bond winnings and other cash savings accounts, according to figures from NS&I.
DVLA issues stark warning to anyone who has 'personalised registration'
The DVLA has issued a warning to anyone that drives with a personalised registration.
Urgent warning issued for millions of Brits who've used rental deposit scheme
A warning has been issued to millions of renters who've used the rental deposit scheme in the UK.
Formula 1
OFFICIAL RACE PROGRAMME - 2025 Belgian Grand Prix
Check out the digital race programme for this weekend's Formula 1 Moet & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix 2025 at Spa-Francorchamps.
Hamilton and Leclerc give verdicts on Ferrari upgrade
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have given their verdicts on the upgrade that Ferrari have brought to the Belgian Grand Prix, with the SF-25 set to run a revised rear suspension.
FIA Thursday press conference – Belgium
The drivers face the press ahead of the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix from Spa-Francorchamps.
Russell and Antonelli offer update on Mercedes contract talks
Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have given updates on their contract situations for 2026 ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, amid ongoing rumours surrounding Max Verstappen joining the team.
Horner exit has ‘no influence’ on future – Verstappen
Max Verstappen has denied that Christian Horner’s shock removal as the Red Bull Team Principal will influence his future, as speculation of a move continues to swirl.
Hulkenberg podium reaction 'overwhelming' as Sauber eyes more points
Sauber's Nico Hulkenberg has opened up on the "overwhelming" messages he received after his maiden Formula 1 podium.
Lawson and Hadjar react to Mekies promotion
Racing Bulls Formula 1 drivers Liam Lawson and Isack Hadjar have praised Laurent Mekies after his promotion to become the Red Bull Team Principal.
All the shots as the F1 drivers arrive in Belgium
The drivers are here in Belgium, meaning F1 is officially back in business. Here are all the shots from the Paddock as the drivers arrive.
How F1 drivers have spent the July mini-break
What have the F1 drivers been up to over the break between Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps?
AS IT HAPPENED: Build-up to the Belgian GP weekend
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix weekend at Spa-Francorchamps.
Windows Central
The best-selling PS5 game this year is by Xbox — it sold twice as many copies as PlayStation exclusive Death Stranding 2 in the same amount of time, and outsold 2024's GOTY too
Since coming to PS5 in April, Xbox's Forza Horizon 5 has sold over 3 million copies on the platform — making it 2025's best-selling PlayStation game so far.
Microsoft’s not the only reason NVIDIA’s Arm chips are delayed — but Windows deserves part of the blame
NVIDIA's rumored Arm chips for laptops are delayed to 2026 due to Windows roadmap issues, processor revisions, and weaker notebook demand.
We love this discounted Samsung Galaxy Book4 laptop — Long battery life, solid performance, and a lower price make it ideal for students heading back to school
This laptop is the perfect choice for students going back to school, thanks to its impressive performance, slim design, and battery life. Right now, it's more affordable than usual thanks to a deal.
As Nintendo Switch 2 breaks records, game subscription spending hits another all-time high in the US — boding well for Xbox Game Pass?
As the Nintendo Switch 2 dominates hardware sales in June, video game subscription spending is continuing to rise, per Circana.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers review and Metacritic score roundup — does this "brutally difficult" Xbox Game Pass Soulslike live up to expectations?
The highly anticipated Xbox Game Pass Soulslike Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is here, and so are reviews for the game. Here's what critics are saying.
As Elden Ring Nightreign leads the pack, Final Fantasy XVI has a solid Xbox debut — Square Enix's multi-platform strategy for Final Fantasy is paying off in spades
Sales charts have shown that Final Fantasy XVI's Xbox port has cracked the top five best-selling Xbox games of June 2025 alongside popular titles like Elden Ring Nightreign and The Elder Scrolls: Online.
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ could have muscled out the Steam Deck's rivals — was it the last straw for powerful Intel-based handhelds?
MSI could dominate the gaming handheld scene with its Claw 8 AI+ and Intel's Core Ultra chips if it weren't so expensive, and it might be too late to backtrack.
Original Xbox quiz: Test your knowledge regarding Microsoft's first gaming console and the games that defined it
We're experimenting with quizzes on Windows Central, so test your knowledge going back to the original Xbox.
"Three months, 30 simulations, and I can tell you, a ton of work" — how Alienware designed the Area-51 desktop's cooling is fascinating
Thanks to Adam Savage's "Tested" YouTube channel, we now have a behind-the-scenes look at how Dell tests its Alienware desktop PC cooling.
Atlantic allies turn to xAI and OpenAI — Why chatbots are now a matter of national strategy
OpenAI teams up with the UK as xAI scores $200M Pentagon deal
Microsoft poaches 24 AI stars from Google to supercharge Copilot — despite DeepMind's ironclad noncompete clauses and lavish year-long PTO
Microsoft recently poached approximately 24 employees from Google's DeepMind AI lab to bolster its Copilot efforts.
I'm upgrading to these magnetic headphones and their incredibly fun sound, but they're less accessible than what I had
I've been using the Audeze LCD-S20 headphones for a week, and while I prefer them overall to the headphones I used before, they're also less accessible.
Microsoft trials redesigned Windows 11 Widgets Board with new Copilot Discover feed — AI curated stories right on your desktop
A redesigned widgets panel on Windows 11 replaces the MSN feed with a new Copilot Discover layout, which curates stories based on your likes using AI.
Microsoft Edge's settings menu is now so big it can't fit on a single screen
Microsoft Edge’s menu has grown so long it doesn’t fit on most laptop screens — and there’s no built-in way to customize or clean it up.
Oculus founder Palmer Luckey wants to know if you'd spend 20% more on a "Made in America" PC — but it would surely need something else to stand out?
Best known for founding Oculus VR, Palmer Luckey is now polling for opinion on whether you'd spend more of your cash to get a "Made in America" laptop.
7 features you need to know and configure on OneDrive for Windows 11
If you're on Windows 11, check out and learn how to configure these lesser-known features from OneDrive that can help you boost productivity, organization, privacy, and file recovery.
Top 6 new features and changes coming to Windows 11 in August 2025 — from AI agents to redesigned BSOD screens
Microsoft is rolling out a handful of big new features and changes to Windows 11 in the next month, including new AI features and improvements to how the OS handles crashes and restarts.
"It deleted our production database without permission": Bill Gates called it — coding is too complex to replace software engineers with AI
Replit's AI coder recently deleted a company's code base during a 12-day vibe coding experiment. The tool then hid the mistake and lied about the incident ever happening.
Sam Altman won't trust ChatGPT with his "medical fate" unless a doctor is involved — "Maybe I'm a dinosaur here"
In multiple interviews, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman talked about the threat generative AI poses to professions, but doesn't think it can take over the health sector due to its hallucination tendencies.
Laffgaff
Mannequin
I once worked as a mannequin in Macy's department store. I held that position for a long time.
Frenchie and Putzie are characters in which 1978 musical film?
Grease.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #25.30: AUR Poisoned, Linux Rising, PPA Explained, New Open Source Grammar Checker and More
Linux rises in the west