BBC News
Over-70s face driving ban for failing eye tests
The proposed changes in England and Wales come after a coroner calls the UK's licensing system the "laxest in Europe".
Bowen: Israeli settlers intensify campaign to drive out West Bank Palestinians
In the shadow of the Gaza war, violence is rising in the occupied territories as radical settlers seize land with the backing of the government.
Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike in Gaza
The broadcaster condemns the "blatant attack on press freedom", while the IDF alleges one of the journalists was part of Hamas.
Record warm seas help to bring extraordinary new species to UK waters
The UK's seas have had their warmest first seven months of the year on average since records began.
Plan to boost jobs for newly-qualified nurses and midwives
The move comes after warnings there are up to three times more graduates than vacancies in some areas of the health service.
More foreign criminals to be deported under expanded scheme
Home Office adds 15 more countries to "deport now, appeal later" policy to remove offenders before their appeals.
Chip giants Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China revenue to US
One global trade expert told the BBC that the agreement is "unprecedented".
Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September
It follows similar moves by the UK, France and Canada.
Musk's Tesla applies to supply power to British homes
If approved by the energy watchdog Ofgem, it would allow the US firm to take on the UK's dominant suppliers.
Their loved ones are missing at war. So these Ukrainian children spend summer together
Will Vernon gets exclusive access to a pioneering summer camp for Ukrainian children with missing parents.
'Calamity' in Gaza and '£30bn cost of Chagos'
Israel's defence of its plan to take control of Gaza City features prominently on Monday's papers.
Watch: Meteor burns across Australian night sky
Amateur astronomers captured the moment it streaked over Victoria on CCTV and dashboard cameras.
Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council
Israel's Prime Minister also claimed Israeli hostages held in Gaza were "the only ones being deliberately starved".
Hundreds march in London urging release of hostages held in Gaza
Protesters call for the release of hostages still being held in Gaza as they voice support for Israel.
Turkey earthquake flattens buildings in north-east Balikesir province
The magnitude 6.1 quake left one person dead and caused 16 buildings to collapse in the north-west Balikesir province.
Actor Ray Brooks, voice of Mr Benn, dies aged 86
He also starred in ground-breaking drama Cathy Come Home, as well as primetime shows Big Deal and EastEnders.
South Korea military shrinks by 20% due to low birthrate
Its size has fallen below the 500,000 troops experts say are needed to handle a North Korean attack.
Meteorite that hit home is older than Earth, scientists say
Scientists who analysed fragments that crashed into a roof in Georgia, US, say it likely formed 4.56 billion years ago.
Trump says he will try to get back territory for Ukraine in talks with Putin
The US president says talks with Putin on Friday will be a "feel-out meeting" aimed at urging Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
UN condemns targeted Israeli attack that killed five Al Jazeera journalists
Israel says it targeted correspondent Anas al-Sharif, accusing him of leading a Hamas cell, which he had denied. Israel provided little evidence for the claim.
No plans to change passenger rules for new young drivers a 'major oversight', AA says
Government plans to overhaul driving laws do not include graduated licences for new drivers, despite calls for their introduction.
Three children arrested on suspicion of murder of man in Kent
A 16-year-old girl and two boys, aged 14 and 15, are in police custody after an incident on Sunday.
Perseid meteor shower: When, where and how to catch a glimpse
The Perseids are considered the best meteor shower of the year
Rapists 'probably' forfeit right to choose gender, says Nicola Sturgeon
The former first minister also says she was partly to blame for a loss of "rationality" in the gender debate.
Canadian man rescued after 9 days in wilderness surviving on pond water
The 39-year-old built a makeshift shelter to survive in British Columbia's wilderness and wrote "help" on a rock.
UK's biggest toy shop chain The Entertainer handed to staff
The toy retailer's 1,900 workers will get a share of profits and a say in how the business is run.
British man who perished in Antarctic glacier found 65 years later
His brother tells BBC News that he had lost hope he would ever be found.
EasyJet pilot suspended after being seen 'drunk and naked'
The budget airline grounded the unnamed pilot after hotel guests reportedly complained after the incident in Cape Verde.
Lucy Letby's new expert supporters claim no babies were deliberately harmed. Who should we believe?
Barrister Mark McDonald claims to have the backing of a panel of world class experts who say there is no evidence any babies were deliberately harmed
Tough, stoic and ahead of her time - how Dame Stephanie changed women's role in the tech industry
She founded the software company Freelance Programmers in 1962, which almost exclusively hired women, and in later life donated almost £70m of her fortune.
Record warm seas help to bring extraordinary new species to UK waters
The UK's seas have had their warmest first seven months of the year on average since records began.
Some don't know 'full nature' of Palestine Action, says Cooper
Defending the group's proscription under terror law, she said the organisation was "not a non-violent organisation".
Councillor was rabble rousing crowd, court hears
Ricky Jones denies encouraging violent disorder after comments at a counter-protest last year.
British backpacker pleads guilty to killing man while drunk on e-scooter
Alicia Kemp, 25, from Redditch, was on a working holiday in Western Australia when she hit the father-of-two.
Tough, smart and ahead of her time - how Dame Stephanie changed women's role in the tech industry
She founded the software company Freelance Programmers in 1962, which almost exclusively hired women, and in later life donated almost £70m of her fortune.
Arthur's Seat blaze likely caused by human activity, says fire service
The Edinburgh landmark was evacuated as the flames spread up the hill, with no reported casualties.
Bournemouth Echo
New true crime drama about Bournemouth 'black cab rapist' coming soon
A NEW true crime drama commissioned by ITV based on the shocking case of ‘black cab rapist’ is coming soon.
Bike shop owner slams police for raids instead of tackling thefts
A bike shop owner has criticised police for prioritising shop raids over tackling thefts after claiming he has suffered 13 break-ins in six years.
Fireworks, funfairs, live music and food - Events set to take place across BCP
RESIDENTS and visitors across BCP can look forward to a packed week of summer events with everything from seaside fireworks and funfairs to food, music and sport on offer.
Stunning Sturgeon Moon captured in Dorset
THE stunning Sturgeon Moon was captured in Dorset by local photographers.
Coastguard rescue team joins in fun at youth club celebrations
POOLE Coastguard Rescue Team joined families and children as part of the club’s Youth Week celebrations.
Fresh plans for conservative club site in Boscombe
Fresh plans to demolish Boscombe Conservative Club and build a multi-use building containing commercial and residential units have been submitted.
Art exhibition featuring works by 10 female artists
An art exhibition celebrating the work and experiences of female artists working outside the mainstream is running in Boscombe until the end of August.
Protest against major oil field to be held on Boscombe pier
A protest will be held at Boscombe Pier next month as part of a nationwide day of action calling on the UK Government to reject plans for a major new oil field.
'This government will end the use of asylum hotels in Bournemouth'
In The Dock: Man assaulted in co-working office
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
'Please keep your distance': Warning to visitors as rutting season starts
BOURNEMOUTH goats are warning visitors to keep their distance from their goat’s enclosures as rutting season gets under way.
BIC to host 'South Coast's largest indoor Oktoberfest celebration'
A BIGGEST indoor Oktoberfest-themed event set in a Bavarian-style beer hall is returning to Bournemouth.
New managing director announced for UK security firm
Vitaprotech Group appoints Richard Huison as managing director of Hirsch UK and TDSi, unifying UK security operations with focus on access control and cybersecurity.
Recruitment in the South falls amid business confidence concerns
South of England job market sees sharp drop in permanent and temporary placements in July, says KPMG & REC UK Report on Jobs; demand and pay fall.
Waffle business to open pop up at Hengistbury Head
Sweet and savoury waffle business, The Waffle Market, is due to open a pop up at Hengistbury Head's visitor centre.
BCP Council refuses to support vigilante patrol group Safeguard Force
Safeguard Force is “not supported by the council.”
Fire service called out to fire at Hurn Forest
Crews from Ferndown and Christchurch were dispatched to the fire
Motorcyclist dies in horror crash on A35
A 74-year-old man has died in a crash on the A35.
Hourly forecast for BCP as temperatures soar with heat warning issued
A yellow heat health alert has been issued as temperatures soar.
Emergency meeting sought as new bin roll-out branded a 'disaster'
Opposition councillors are demanding an emergency meeting over the New Forest bin "chaos" that has sparked more than 2,000 complaints
Council responds to fears waste plan may harm New Forest livestock
The council has announced targeted trials, increased monitoring, and research into more secure food waste bins.
Five other police forces supported Dorset over a weekend of protest
Dorset Police were supported by five other forces over the weekend during large-scale protests in Bournemouth, alongside a murder arrest and a major fire.
Sergeant taking on 'ultimate challenge' in Royal Marine's memory
A Ferndown police sergeant is taking on an 'ultimate challenge' inspired by the life story of Royal Marine John Thornton who was killed in Afghanistan.
Missing woman who 'can become easily confused' found
A missing woman who ‘can become confused’ has been found, police have confirmed.
Search for woman, 70, who 'can be easily confused'
A search is underway for a 70-year-old ‘who can be easily confused’.
Man charged after allegedly assaulting people with screwdriver
A 45-year-old man has been charged following multiple assaults in Bournemouth town centre.
First white tailed eagle chick in Dorset for 240 years
Three white-tailed eagle chicks have successfully fledged from wild nests in England – including the first in Dorset for more than two centuries.
Woman remains in hospital in 'serious condition' after incident
A WOMAN remains in hospital in serious condition after emergency service attended an incident at an address in Bournemouth.
The invasive garden plant that spreads quickly and is 'very difficult to remove'
Here is all to know about Japanese anemones, which can be invasive and is said to be "very difficult to eradicate".
Man arrested after aggravated burglary leaves occupant 'seriously' injured
A man has been arrested following an alleged aggravated burglary which left the occupant with 'serious injury' in Stalbridge.
Police continuing to investigate death of man at Oasis concert
“At 22:19hrs on Saturday, 2 August officers on duty at Wembley Stadium for the Oasis concert responded to reports that a person had been injured.
Cordon remains in place amid murder probe after man found dead at house
An 88-year-old was found dead at the address and a 60-year-old woman from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
New Forest residents back affordable homes and town centre regeneration
The feedback follows a recent public consultation on New Forest District Council’s revised Local Plan.
Major incident: Firefighters continue to tackle heath blaze in 'arduous' conditions
Firefighters continue to work in "arduous" conditions at Holt Heath, with multiple hotspots and flare-ups that need to be tackled.
The final deadline for UCAS university applications in 2025 and 3 things to know
If you're applying for university this year, you'll need to make sure you send your application to UCAS before the deadline.
What are the different UV levels? How to check UV forecast in your area
Find out about the different UV levels in summer, what the UV index is and how to check UV forecast in your area, according to the Met Office
15 heat exhaustion symptoms you need to look out for as temperatures rise
With increasingly warmer temperatures being recorded this summer in the UK here are the signs of heat exhaustion that will be important to be aware of
The 7 houseplants that will cool your home down for free
Discover the seven houseplants that will help cool your house down for free, including aloe vera and a spider plant.
Urgent warning for dog owners as heatwave set to hit UK this week
Dog owners have been warned that pavements could reach 50C during a 30C heatwave, while artificial grass could get as hot as 65C.
Formula 1
How the Norris vs Piastri battle has played out
The 2025 season has featured several fascinating storylines so far – and one of these has centred around the increasingly close intra-team championship fight that has been playing out between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
10 times F1 drivers looked out for their own
It’s not all fierce rivalries and battles on-track in Formula 1 — there’s incredible moments of brotherhood throughout the sport too. Here’s a peak behind the curtain with 10 examples of Formula 1 greats shaping greats.
Ricciardo shares more about his post-F1 life
Daniel Ricciardo has explained how he is going through “a bit of self-exploration” after leaving the world of Formula 1, with the Australian “trying to figure out who I am” beyond racing.
The family tree of F1's 10 teams and how they came to be
The teams currently on the F1 grid all bring with them very different back stories. From those who have built a storied history, through to some that have been borne out of the ashes of past outfits and others that arrived brand new, we’ve been taking a look at the fascinating family tree of all 10 outfits…
WATCH: The story of the 2025 season so far
Formula 1 fans have been treated to a thrilling spectacle across the 2025 campaign so far, with ultra-close Qualifying sessions, fierce fights for race wins, intra-team clashes and much more playing a part.
Everything we know about the new Cadillac F1 team
Formula 1’s existing 10 outfits will be joined by another fresh entry at the start of the 2026 season, with the Cadillac F1 Team’s preparations ramping up.
Windows Central
This RTX 4060 Gaming Laptop Just Dropped to $649.99 — The Affordable Back-to-School Battle Station
The ASUS TUF A15 with an RTX 4060 and Ryzen 5 7535HS is down to $649.99, making it one of the best gaming laptop values right now.
“It Makes Me Uneasy” — OpenAI’s Sam Altman Responds to Backlash After GPT-5 Wipes Out Virtual Companions
OpenAI introduced its latest GPT-5 model last week, and the reception to the new AI has been largely negative, especially from those who lost GPT-4o companions. Sam Altman has now responded to the backlash.
Lawsuit Claims Microsoft Is Ending Windows 10 Support to Sell AI PCs — “Millions of Users Will Not Buy New Devices or Pay for Extended Support”
A lawsuit says Microsoft is ending Windows 10 support to push AI PCs, warning millions will skip upgrades and face security risks.
Microsoft’s Keeping Edge Alive on Windows 10 Until 2028—And It Won’t Cost You a Dime
The company has committed to supporting Edge on Windows 10 for three more years for free, regardless of whether you intend to pay for security updates on the EOL platform.
Bill Gates’ 2-Year Prediction: Did GPT-5 Reach Its Peak Before Launch — Despite Sam Altman’s Promises of Improvements?
Over 2 years ago, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates claimed that OpenAI's technology had reached a plateau, indicating that GPT-5 wouldn't be significantly better than GPT-4.
“The Idea That AI Will Create New Jobs Is 100% Crap”: Former Google Exec Says Even CEOs Are on the Tech’s Chopping Block
Former Chief Business Officer at Google X, Mo Gawdat, says the idea of AI creating jobs is "100% crap", further indicating that the technology will replace the entire workforce, including CEOs.
Google Finally Throws In the Towel on Its Comically Bad Attempt to Get Gamers to Buy Chromebooks
Chromebooks were never built to be serious gaming machines, but Google did at least make inroads with Steam. Now, that'll be joining Stadia in the Google Graveyard.
Laffgaff
What domestic intelligence and security agency was founded in the US in 1908?
The FBI.