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Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop
The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs.
Millions denied car finance payouts after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court partially upholds an appeal from lenders, who had faced potentially paying compensation to millions of motorists.
Car finance payouts have been limited, but lenders aren't off the hook
Lenders no longer face the prospect of having to pay £30bn to £40bn to aggrieved car buyers, but the industry still faces hefty payouts.
Jeremy Bowen: 'Thank you, but it's too late': Why some Palestinians aren't convinced by Starmer's promise
Some say Britain's decision is an important first step – while others worry it won't make a real difference.
Ghislaine Maxwell moved to women's prison in Texas
The move comes a week after Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, met a top Justice Department official about the Epstein case.
They escaped Ukraine's frontlines. The sound of drones followed them
As technology transforms the war in Ukraine, soldiers are experiencing a new form of trauma: "Droneophobia".
Love Island finale, and Wednesday returns: What’s coming up this week?
Parenthood is also released this week, Freakier Friday hits cinemas and MasterChef is back.
US moves nuclear submarines after ex-Russian president's comments
US President Donald Trump says two nuclear submarines are being deployed in the "appropriate regions".
Man, 76, charged after children fell ill at Leicestershire summer camp
Jon Ruben, 76, is charged with child cruelty offences, the Crown Prosecution Service says.
And Just Like That... Sex and the City reboot's third season to be its last
The season's finale will mark the end of the 'Sex and the City universe', its showrunner announced.
Chess grandmaster Carlsen wins at Esports World Cup
World number one Magnus Carlsen takes home $250,000 (£188,000) for winning the online competition.
King's nephew Peter Phillips engaged to NHS nurse
Princess Anne's son releases a photo to announce his engagement to Harriet Sperling.
North Korea sent me abroad to be a secret IT worker. My wages funded the regime
In a rare interview, a former North Korean IT worker reveals the secret scheme raising funds for Kim Jong Un’s regime.
The Papers: 'Trump sends nuclear subs to Russia' and 'holiday hell'
The US President deploying nuclear submarines and Storm Floris hitting the UK make Saturday's front pages.
Shapewear for your face while you sleep. Has Kim Kardashian taken it too far?
Some people are calling the wrap dystopian, saying Kim Kardashian is tapping into insecurities.
I've seen her name and photo - but we can't talk before the date. Will it work out?
Feeling jaded by dating fatigue, reporter Alex Taylor tries a different way to try to meet the future love of his life.
What to do if your planned holiday destination is affected by wildfires
BBC News has spoken to a range of experts to look at where you stand with cancellations and insurance.
'You're sold a lie': How do you spot a cult?
A psychotherapist explains how to spot a cult and why more support is needed for those who leave.
Top MoD civil servant to leave in wake of Afghan data breach
Permanent Secretary David Williams will leave this autumn, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
Car finance judgement 'a hard pill to swallow'
A claimant in a car financing judgement is disappointed more people will not be able to claim.
Tesla found partly to blame for fatal Autopilot crash
The company's self-driving technology failed to prevent a 2019 crash which killed a 22-year-old woman and severely injured her boyfriend in Florida.
Putin not swayed by Trump's Ukraine war ultimatum
The Russian president says Moscow's initial tough demands must be met, despite a looming US sanctions deadline.
Italy plan to process migrants in Albania dealt blow by EU court
The court says the way Italy defines a "safe" country breaks EU law.
Man, 76, in court over sweets allegedly laced with sedatives at children's camp
Jon Ruben appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Saturday and gave no indication of pleas.
Steve Rosenberg: Russia is staying quiet on Trump's nuclear move
The US president said he's ordered two nuclear submarines to move closer to Russia, after a social media spat with Russia's ex-president.
Car finance judgement 'a hard pill to swallow' for claimants
A claimant in a car financing judgement is disappointed more people will not be able to claim.
Storm Floris to bring 'unseasonably strong gusty' winds to UK
Storm Floris to bring 'unseasonably strong gusty' wind to UK
Dua Lipa granted Kosovo citizenship
The pop star has Albanian-Kosovan parents, and previously was granted Albanian citizenship.
They escaped Ukraine's front lines. The sound of drones followed them
As technology transforms the war in Ukraine, soldiers are experiencing a new form of trauma: "Droneophobia".
Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop
The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs.
I no longer identify as Nigerian, Badenoch says
The Conservative Party leader says she has not renewed her passport for the West African country in years.
Star of Netflix hit KPop Demon Hunters says number one single doesn't feel real
Golden from the film's soundtrack has landed a number one slot on this week's Official UK Singles Chart.
Love Island finale, and Wednesday returns: What’s coming up this week?
Parenthood is also released this week, Freakier Friday hits cinemas and MasterChef is back.
Further arrest over RAF Brize Norton break-in
A man, 22, was arrested on Friday in relation to the incident, in which £7 million in damage was caused.
Murdered mum and children 'together and finally safe', family say
Vanessa Whyte's sister Regina told mourners at the funeral Mass there were "no words available to express how this has impacted" their family.
Long delays for passengers at Port and LeShuttle
Both the Port of Dover and LeShuttle are warning of delays of up to 90 minutes at check in.
Man, 27, drowns saving two nieces at waterfall
The 27-year-old helped family members to safety before getting into difficult himself, an inquest has heard.
North Korea sent me abroad to be a secret IT worker. My wages funded the regime
In a rare interview, a former North Korean IT worker reveals the secret scheme raising funds for Kim Jong Un’s regime.
And Just Like That... Sex and the City reboot's third season to be its last
The season's finale will mark the end of the "Sex and the City universe", its showrunner announced.
'You're sold a lie': How do you spot a cult?
A psychotherapist explains how to spot a cult and why more support is needed for those who leave.
Bournemouth Echo
Road closures and works set to take place across BCP
BCP Council and utility roadworks will cause closures and traffic signals in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole from Monday, August 4. Check BCP Council updates.
Major retailer in Bournemouth introduces 'understocked shelves due to crime'
A Co-op food store in Bournemouth has introduced restrictions on how much stock is displayed on its shelves, citing rising crime in the area.
'Prolific' burglar jailed after targeting multiple houses in 24 hours
A 'prolific' burglar has been jailed after he targeted multiple houses in 24 hours.
Residents urged to report concerns amid ‘rise in theft and anti-social behaviour’
RESIDENTS are being urged to report concerns to police amid a perceived rise in theft and anti-social behaviour.
E-bike shop is the Daily Echo's Trader of the Week
Synch e-bikes are versatile and fully customisable, giving them a unique and personal feel while remaining practical.
The Dorset Dark Sky Reserve with 'vibrant' and 'beautiful nighttime' spectacles
Cranborne Chase Dark Sky Reserve is located partially in Dorset and offers beautiful nighttime skies to see the stars
The scores are in: Latest food hygiene ratings for Dorset
The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for New Forest, Dorset and BCP Council restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.
Bournemouth solicitor promoted to associate at law firm
Liam Fennessy promoted to associate solicitor at Preston Redman, Bournemouth, specialising in family law, financial settlements, and cryptocurrency assets.
'University' with no exams offers free sessions for retirees
Discover Wimborne u3a’s 60+ interest groups for those not in full-time work. Join for £60/year or attend free August info sessions at local Dorset libraries.
Bournemouth MP attends dance school's first prize-giving event
Bournemouth’s Bollywood Beatz dance school, founded by Pranav Biblin, held its first end-of-year prize-giving with MP Tom Hayes celebrating young talent.
Care homes celebrate International Day of Friendship
Colten Care homes in Dorset & Hampshire marked International Day of Friendship with multicultural events, crafts, charity fundraising, and community activities.
MasterChef star to perform cooking demo at food festival
Former MasterChef contestant Dr George Williams to showcase Dorset produce with live cookery demos at Wimborne Food Festival, 20 September. Free event details.
Poole salon named as a finalist in the Salon Awards 2025
Poole’s Inspire Hair and Beauty is a finalist for Best Customer Experience at the 2025 Salon Awards, recognising top UK hairdressing salons.
Broadstone Players to bring back popular play 'n' chips event
Broadstone Players’ Plays 'n' Chips returns this September at Broadstone War Memorial Hall with comedies, a thriller, supper or cream tea, and licensed bar.
First aid training provider doubles workforce in first year
Recognising this need, the company is collaborating with schools, charities, and community groups to ensure consistent, quality training delivery.
Fordingbridge Steam & Vintage Fest returns for 2025
Prepare to be transported back in time! The Fordingbridge Steam & Vintage Fest returns to Burgate from Friday, 22 August to Sunday, 24 August 2025, promising three full days of nostalgic wonder and family fun.
Police catch shoplifter and prevent child falling from window
Police patrols in Ringwood, Hampshire, as part of #HIOWCSaferSummer, catch shoplifter, prevent child accident and tackle anti-social behaviour hotspots.
New outdoor party experience launching at The Treehouse
The Treehouse in Hurn launches 'Nature Nook'—a new outdoor party venue offering fairy, Nerf and bushcraft themes for children's birthday parties in Dorset.
Serious health condition affecting one in five people in Bournemouth
Tesco and Diabetes UK urge Bournemouth residents to check their type 2 diabetes risk. In-store Tesco pharmacies offer expert advice and support to prevent diabetes.
Staff remove one tonne of invasive plant from Bourne Stream
Bournemouth Water staff join BCP Council to remove one tonne of invasive Himalayan balsam from Bourne Stream, protecting local biodiversity and native species.
Ex-taxi driver wins £725,000 holiday home and Audi for 99p
Ex-taxi driver from Glasgow wins £725k Dorset holiday home and Audi RS6 in BOTB competition for 99p. Prize includes designer interiors, luxury spa access.
UK first modelmaking degree apprenticeship launched in Bournemouth
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has announced the launch of the UK’s first-ever Modelmaking for Industry Degree Apprenticeship.
MP condemns 'profiteering' private SEND providers and calls for action
MP Vikki Slade calls for cap on “profiteering” private SEND providers
999 called after reports of person in danger in water
The coastguard was called to reports of an individual in danger in the water near Flaghead Chine, Poole.
'The bandstand should be used consistently throughout the summer'
Why don’t people use the bandstand in Bournemouth Gardens?
'Unnecessary' indoor tennis facility plans upset residents
RESIDENTS are objecting against a construction of padel tennis facility saying the facility is ‘unnecessary’ on business park.
Residents fight to open their GP surgery after refusal
RESIDENTS are fighting for reopening a GP surgery after a recent decision by NHS Dorset has sparked anger and disappointment in the community.
Children under 10-years-old accused of sex offences, figures reveal
CHILDREN under 10-years-old are being accused of sex offences as figures reveal reports made to schools.
PICTURES: Protesters gather for pro and anti-migrant demonstration
Many people gathered for the pro and anti-migrant protests outside The Chine Hotel in Boscombe.
Warning of closure on main Dorset route
A lane on one of Dorset's major roads is set to close
Former café to be transformed into Thai food takeaway
A café is to be converted into a Thai hotfood take-away.
Stunning wildflower walk named one of the best in country
A COASTAL walk in Dorset has been named as one of the UK’s top lesser-known wildflower walks
LIVE: Fire crews currently dealing with large fire
Emergency services are currently dealing with a large fire near Park Lane, Shapwick.
'Extremely rare' sight in UK countryside spotted from Dorset bus
This very rare sight of 'stooks' in the Dorset countryside was photographed from the top deck of a bus.
Property closed after reports of anti social behaviour
A PROPERTY has been hit with a partial closure order following ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal activity by authorities.
'Absolutely incredible' New Forest walk with an 'insane' drive leading to it
Visit Blackwater in the New Forest to try out the Tall Trees Circular, which is described as a "relaxing" walk with an "insane" drive leading up to it
Emergency services rush to scene of incident and tape off road
Emergency services responded to an incident near the McDonald’s and Spar on Alder Road in Poole.
Man with cancer 'devastated' as surgery cancelled last minute
A man who has waited for years in constant pain had his vital surgery cancelled less than a day before it was due to take place
Three people rescued from sinking boat
Three people were rescued from the water after their boat sank in the Solent.
Firefighters still trying to put out huge overnight blaze
A LARGE barn fire in Dorset is ongoing with fire crews working through yesterday’s night to bring it under control.
£2 coin being sold for more than £5,000 due to small error on face
A rare Isambard Kingdom Brunel £2 coin with a printing error has been listed for sale on eBay for more than £5,000.
Amazon, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury's, TK Maxx, Matalan recalls 'Stop using immediately'
Lidl, Asda, TK Maxx, Matalan and Amazon customers have been warned to stop using some products after a series of recalls of potentially dangerous products
Formula 1
Elkann on Ferrari's 'rough' season so far
Ferrari Executive Chairman John Elkann has given his take on where the team currently stand after a “rough” first half of the campaign, as well as reflecting on the decision to hand Team Principal Fred Vasseur a new contract.
Are McLaren unstoppable at the Hungaroring?
McLaren set a scintillating pace on the opening day of practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix – the last event before the summer break – but can any of their rivals cause the championship leaders a headache as we head into the weekend?
Verstappen laments Red Bull's 'quite bad' Friday practice
Max Verstappen claims "nothing really worked" in Friday practice ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix as the four-time World Champion struggled for pace in his Red Bull.
Leclerc targeting ‘better than P3’ in Hungary Qualifying
There were mixed emotions in the Ferrari garage following the opening day of action at the Hungarian Grand Prix, with Charles Leclerc hailing a “pretty positive” start after taking P3 in both practice sessions while Lewis Hamilton admitted that Friday had “not been a good day” on his side.
What the teams said – Friday in Hungary
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday Practice at the Hungaroring for the 2025 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Alonso shares details on injury as Aston Martin enjoy strong Friday
Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso both ended Friday Practice in the top five places for Aston Martin at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Watch the best FP2 moments from Hungary
Lando Norris ended Friday Practice at the top of the table, completing a clean sweep on Friday at the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Antonelli 'getting the confidence back' with Mercedes car in Hungary
Kimi Antonelli has claimed he is "getting the confidence back" with his Mercedes car after a positive Friday for the team ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix this weekend.
Norris shares mixed feelings after Friday practice
Lando Norris adopted a cautious tone following Friday practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix, even though the McLaren man topped the first two sessions at the Hungaroring.
FIA post-Qualifying press conference – Hungary
1. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), 2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 3. Lando Norris (McLaren)
Red Bull's lack of pace 'a mystery' – Verstappen
Max Verstappen claims that Red Bull's lack of pace ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix is "a bit of a mystery at the moment" having registered his worst Qualifying performance of the season.
Ride onboard for Leclerc's Hungarian GP pole lap
Charles Leclerc stunned the McLaren duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to claim pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Leclerc claims pole in most competitive Q3 in history
In a magnificent end to Qualifying at the Hungaroring, Charles Leclerc claimed his first pole position of the 2025 season for Ferrari, beating both in-form McLaren drivers. It was a thrilling session with plenty of intriguing results, with Gabriel Bortoleto firmly taking a spot in the top 10 while Lewis Hamilton exited in Q2. Here are all of the facts and stats you need from Qualifying in Hungary...
‘I’m useless’ – Hamilton says Ferrari ‘probably need to change driver’
Lewis Hamilton cut a dejected figure after Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the seven-time World Champion dropping out in Q2 and Ferrari team mate Charles Leclerc taking pole position.
Piastri left surprised by Ferrari pole in Hungary
Formula 1 Drivers' Championship leader Oscar Piastri admits he "wasn’t expecting to be second to a Ferrari" in Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix following Charles Leclerc's shock pole position.
Leclerc stunned by unexpected pole in Hungary
Charles Leclerc admitted that he “did not expect” to claim pole position during Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, with the Ferrari driver revealing that trying to manage the changing conditions made it an “extremely difficult” session.
Relive Hungarian GP Qualifying as Leclerc takes pole
Charles Leclerc claimed a shock pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix, beating the dominant McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to the top spot.
Leclerc claims shock pole position in Hungary
Charles Leclerc grabbed pole position in dramatic circumstances at the end of Saturday’s Qualifying session for the Hungarian Grand Prix, pulling a lap out of the bag to beat McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
Marti resists late attack from Dunne to win Budapest Sprint Race
Josep Maria Marti achieved a third win of the 2025 Formula 2 season, holding off a final lap attack from rival Alexander Dunne to take victory in Budapest.
Windows Central
The Battlefield 6 PC system requirements are here in time for Open Beta, and they're kind, too — here are the specs you'll need to run the explosive FPS
Ahead of the start of Battlefield 6's Open Beta next week, its PC system requirements have been revealed — and they're not too bad at all.
"To the day we die, we will be fighting it" — Battlefield 6 vows to fight hackers tooth and nail, with kernel-level anti-cheat in the game for Open Beta
The devs behind Battlefield 6 say they're "putting a lot of effort into" the "constant arms race" against cheaters, assuaging fan concerns about problems with hackers.
Battlefield 6 community reacts to the multiplayer reveal — player movement, cosmetics, server browser, PC specs, and more
Battlefield 6, set to launch on October 10, just dropped a lengthy multiplayer reveal trailer. Fans of the legendary series are having some lively arguments over what was revealed, and I've rounded up some comments regarding everything from animations to cosmetics to a lack of server browser.
This hidden Windows 11 feature is back in testing after over a year-long hiatus — but you can get it right now
A hidden Windows 11 mouse tool is back in Insider builds, but you don’t have to wait — PowerToys already offers the crosshair functionality.
Poll: Should people have to verify their age to play video games, use social media, and watch adult content?
With laws changing globally, more platforms now require ID. Are age checks needed for adult content? Let us know in our latest poll.
“Let’s keep it real, keep it grounded” — Battlefield 6 devs promise "gritty realism" in contrast to goofy Call of Duty skins, and I'm thanking my lucky stars
As games like Call of Duty go all in with goofy Fortnite-style skins, Battlefield 6 draws a line and promises to "keep it grounded" in "gritty realism."
I can admit when I'm wrong — this 75% wireless gaming keyboard is way better than I thought it would be
The ASUS ROG Azoth X is a premium, wireless 75% gaming keyboard that's significantly better than I honestly expected, even if it's far from perfect in some ways.
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Who released the 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department?
Taylor Swift.
Lumberjack Training
I wanted to make sure I remembered everything I learned from lumberjack training. So I kept a log.
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Looking for an Ubuntu Manual? Try This Book
Whether you’re new to Ubuntu or have been using it for years, The Ultimate Ubuntu Handbook offers a wealth of practical tips, time-saving tricks, and insider insights that will help you get even more out of your Ubuntu experience.