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Israel says it will start talks to free all hostages as cabinet approves Gaza City assault
Earlier this week, a Hamas source said the armed group had agreed to a temporary ceasefire proposal from mediators.
The race for the two miles-a-second super weapons that Putin says turn targets to dust
Russia and China are leading the global race in hypersonic missiles - how worried should we be that the US is playing catch up and the UK has none?
Baby food firms told to cut sugar and stop promoting snacks for under-ones
Manufacturers who do not make products healthier within 18 months may face action, the government says.
Erik Menendez denied parole three decades after killing his parents
The younger of the Menendez brothers, who killed their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, can try again for parole in three years.
Five key takeaways from this year's GCSE results
The GCSE pass rate has fallen again this year. Here's what you need to know.
Traffic and extremely busy trains expected ahead of bank holiday weekend
Friday is expected to be busy on the roads and trains as people begin their bank holiday getaways.
US judge orders shutdown of Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention centre
The order gave the Trump administration 60 days to wind down operations at the site, with no new detainees allowed.
4chan will refuse to pay daily online safety fines, lawyer tells BBC
The online message board's lawyers say UK safety laws shouldn't apply to a business based in the US.
Do asylum figures show if government's strategy is working?
Two BBC correspondents assess what the Home Office's new data tells us about the efficacy of the government's asylum strategy.
Bereaved families feel 'ignored' over maternity review
It follows a meeting between the families and Baroness Amos, who will chair the review.
Lil Nas X arrested and taken to hospital after wandering LA streets in underwear
The LAPD allege the singer "charged" at them and was placed under arrest on suspicion of battery.
'My dog was my ring bearer' - the pooches playing a starring role in weddings
Many couples are including their pooch in their big day, we talk to some whose dogs have played a key role.
'Record asylum claims' and 'Strictly rocked'
New figures on asylum seekers and a change of dancers for Strictly Come Dancing make Friday's papers.
Weekly quiz: Why was a Swedish church moved on giant trailers?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
The 95-year-old POW who wants to return to North Korea to die
Ahn Hak-sop failed in his attempt to cross the border, after spending most of his life in South Korea.
Record numbers of GCSE results were resits - are we in a 'resit crisis'?
With pupils resitting Maths and English GCSEs at an all-time high, and fewer than a fifth of those passing, is the system broken?
'Slave-like' assistants and late-night massages: How a radical priest abused his congregation
Chris Brain, who led nightclub-style services in the 1980s and 90s, is convicted of indecent assault.
Appeals court throws out Trump's $500m civil fraud penalty
In its 323-page ruling, the New York judges stated that the fine was excessive, and likely violated the US Constitution.
Elon Musk and X reach settlement with axed Twitter workers
Ex-Twitter staff sued the platform after some 6,000 employees were sacked in 2022.
Is the government meeting its pledges on illegal immigration and asylum?
BBC Verify examines key areas which the government has promised to make improvements
Anger in Italy over non-consensual photos of women shared online
The My Wife Facebook group had 32,000 members before it was shut down for violating adult sexual exploitation policies.
At least 18 killed and dozens injured in separate Colombia attacks
A car bomb killed six people in Cali while a downed police helicopter left 12 officers dead.
Millie Bobby Brown and husband Jake Bongiovi adopt a baby girl
The Stranger Things star and Jake Bongiovi say they are "beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter".
Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn withdraws from Strictly due to stress-related illness
Emmerdale's Lewis Cope has been announced as Nairn's replacement on Strictly Come Dancing.
Famine confirmed in Gaza City is 'failure of humanity', UN chief says
A UN-backed body confirms famine in Gaza Strip and surrounding areas, and says half a million are facing "catastrophic" conditions.
Home Office seeks to appeal against court ruling on Epping asylum hotel
The High Court refused a last-minute request by the Home Office to intervene in the Epping asylum hotel case.
Russia trying to stop meeting on peace and prolong war, says Zelensky
Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace.
Prison conduct and contraband: Four things we learned from Erik Menendez's parole hearing
A phone, candles and behaviour by the long-term US inmate factored into the refusal of his release.
Royal Mail and DHL halt some deliveries to US over tariffs
Services including Royal Mail and DHL say they are suspending deliveries until they have proper systems in place.
Noel Clarke loses libel case against the Guardian over sexual misconduct allegations
The award-winning actor sued the newspaper's publisher for printing allegations of sexual misconduct.
Are girls being left behind in school? Experts are sounding the alarm
Girls are still more likely to pass GCSEs, but why is the gender gap now the lowest on record?
TikTok to lay off hundreds of UK content moderators
The firm says it's planning to relocate work to its other offices in Europe and invest more in AI.
British Airways attendant found naked and on drugs in onboard toilet
A blood test revealed Haden Pentecost, 41, had methamphetamine and amphetamines in his system.
Flower girls and bridesmaids – the dogs playing a starring role in weddings
Many couples are including their pet in their big day, we talk to some whose dogs have played a key role.
She travelled eight hours by bus for violin lessons. Now she's playing Wembley with Coldplay
Musician Pathrycia Mendonça will play with the band as part of Venezuela's Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.
'My youngest child doesn't know what fruit tastes like': Gaza residents on famine
A UN-backed body says more than half a million people across Gaza are facing "starvation, destitution and death".
Billy Connolly reveals inspirations behind new art collection - including Elton John's leg
Sir Billy has released four new artworks recalling some of the fondest memories from his life.
Our brother was killed in the Shoreham air crash. I will never unhear Mum's wail
Ten years after the Shoreham Airshow crash bereaved families describe how their lives changed.
Apple TV+ raises subscription prices worldwide, including in UK
The streaming industry has seen a series of price hikes from its major players in the past year.
Travellers warned of bank holiday disruption
A rail strike and works are expected this weekend as millions begin their bank holiday getaways.
Six more people in court over alleged Palestine Action break-in at Israeli defence firm
The group appear at the Old Bailey following a break-in at the defence firm.
New dinosaur species unearthed on Isle of Wight named after world record sailor
The medium-sized herbivore once roamed the floodplains of what is now the Island's south-west coast.
Karen Gillan joins the cast of Highlander reboot
The Scottish actress will star alongside former Superman actor Henry Cavill in a reboot of the classic 80s movie.
Dozens arrested and weapons seized ahead of Notting Hill Carnival
Some 100 people have been arrested and 11 guns seized ahead of Notting Hill Carnival, police say.
Baby food firms told to make products healthier or face action
Manufacturers who do not make products healthier within 18 months may face action, the government says.
Bournemouth Echo
BCP has second most asylum seekers in hotels in South West, data shows
BOURNEMOUTH, Christchurch and Poole have the second highest number of asylum seekers in hotels in the South West, figures show.
In The Dock: Pensioner caught drug driving
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Severe delays anticipated at airport due to 'highly disruptive' strike action
Bournemouth Airport will come to a standstill next month as around 100 Unite members have voted to take industrial action in two separate disputes about pay.
Rapist carried out 'horrifying' attack on woman
A 29-year-old man from Christchurch, has been jailed for three years and nine months for the rape of a woman in Ringwood.
RECAP: Road blocked both ways after 'police incident'
A ROAD in Bovington has been blocked both ways after a 'police incident'
Man found dead after fatal late-night collision
A 44-year-old man has died after a fatal collision which blocked a road near Wareham.
Missing man in Bournemouth now found
Police are searching for missing man Maxwell from Bournemouth.
Airport car boot sale will continue despite speculation over its future
The previous week's sale was cancelled due to an event, but it is now to continue for the foreseeable future. John, one of the organisers, has said it will go on without interference now, unless it has to be cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
High-end women's fashion brand shuts store after six years
Whistles, in Ringwood, has put a notice on its door stating: "We're sorry to announce the closure of our Ringwood store.
'Preparations are underway' at airport to minimise disruption from strikes
Bournemouth Airport has said it is preparing to minimise the disruption anticipated by upcoming industrial action.
Dorset football ground to get floodlighting
LED floodlighting has been agreed for a Dorset football club
Supermarket's 'too bright' display 'extremely distracting' for drivers
A sign at a Wareham pharmacy and a display at a supermarket in the town have both been refused by Dorset Council
Man wrecked Bournemouth Airport ticket machine causing over £2k of damage
A MAN wrecked a ticket machine at Bournemouth Airport, causing more than £2,000 of damage.
Daily ferry service from Poole to be paused due to 'lower passenger numbers'
The company launched its high-speed ferry service in April, carrying up to 675 passengers on round-trip journeys to Jersey, once a day, at peak times. Crossings take around four-and-a-half hours.
Manslaughter probe into police officer after man found dead in custody
A MANSLAUGHTER probe has been launched into a police detention officer after a man was found dead in custody.
How will the weather hold up this bank holiday weekend?
Met Office forecasts a mostly dry and sunny bank holiday weekend for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, with highs of 20-21C and low rain risk.
'Who is going to safeguard the safeguarders?'
Dorset Police assistant chief constable Mark Callaghan says there are significant concerns about the vetting of people joining the Safeguard Force.
Firefighters tackle 'large' gorse blaze sparked by passing steam engine
On Thursday, August 21, on-call firefighters from across the New Forest were called to a large gorse fire off of Roger Penny Way in Godshill.
Dramatic video captures tonnes of rock come tumbling down Dorset cliff
Tonnes of rock has fallen from a west Dorset cliff
Poole man among six accused of 'terrorist connection' offences at Old Bailey
A man from Poole is one of six people who appeared at the Old Bailey this morning on alleged “terrorist connection” offences could wait in custody for 18 months before their trial.
Two men in balaclavas swung knives at man sitting in car at traffic lights
Two men in balaclavas swung knives at a man sitting in his car at traffic lights.
Vehicle seen in 'suspicious circumstances' seized
A vehicle reported to be seen in 'suspicious circumstances' has been seized
'Show pride the right way' says council leader after roundabouts defaced
Prompted by recent targeted vandalism of some mini roundabouts in the Dorset Council area, Cllr Nick Ireland Leader of Dorset Council has responded
Illegally adapted e-bikes seized after speeding with children on board
Poole Police seize illegally adapted e-bikes exceeding 40mph with children as passengers. Bikes to be crushed for breaching UK e-bike and road laws.
Man died after sustaining spinal injury after fall
An inquest has opened into the death of a man from Sherborne.
WATCH: 'Dangerous' driver in Fiat arrested after police chase
Officers are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage to come forward after a man was arrested on driving offences.
Clayesmore School is celebrating outstanding academic success
With a 97.1% pass rate, students outperformed the national average with A*-A grades and achieved exceptional results in STEM subjects.
'Councillors and council officers should reveal what they know'
'Ms Earl has taken the unprecedented step of lodging a formal standards complaint against Conservative Councillor John Beesley.'
Seeing through art - supporting Dorset Blind at The Green House Hotel
Renowned artist Alexander Dakers brings award-winning work to The Green House in a one-off exhibition.
'Safeguard Force should leave the policing to the professionals'
I'm pleased to see that City of London police have joined forces with Dorset Police to patrol Bournemouth town centre.
Charity launches '30 for 30' campaign to support struggling families
Home-Start Wessex launches "30 for 30" campaign, urging UK businesses to donate £960 each to support struggling families in Dorset and Hampshire.
Dorset tap room visit 'extra special' for 94-year-old veteran
Parachute Regiment veteran David Froud, 94, visits Dorset's Parachute Tap Room—site of WWII parachute silk mill—for special ale tasting in Sherborne.
Work on new Dorset waste centre 'on track' for completion
Dorset Council confirms the new Blandford Waste Management Centre will open December 2026, offering improved recycling, access, and environmental protection.
Couple who spent five years in Dubai settle near Bournemouth
Couple return from Dubai to buy Bellway coach house at Kingsmere Park, West Parley, near Bournemouth, using £24,000 incentive to upgrade their home.
Poole MP calls for government overhaul of SEND system
Poole MP Neil Duncan-Jordan calls for urgent SEND system reform after meeting Dorset families and charities. He urges government action on SEND support.
Events happening across National Trust sites in Dorset this autumn
A historical guided walk featuring special access to the enchanting Brownsea Castle is among the activities happening at National Trust sites across Dorset this autumn.
Residents urged to help create exhibition on town's history
The town clerk, Kate Osborne, has been instrumental in these exhibitions.
Lionel Richie and Diana Ross tribute show coming to Bournemouth
This tribute show follows in the footsteps of Carter's previous success with Magic of Motown, which was popular with audiences for more than a decade.
Public bridleway closed by council for emergency safety works
Dorset Council has closed Shapwick bridleway E51/11 for urgent safety works, including asbestos removal. No alternative route. Closure effective 12 August.
Guildhall Tavern chef cooks for renowned supper club
Guildhall Tavern’s Sam Coltman joined William Sitwell’s Supper Club in Somerset, serving a Dorset and Somerset-sourced surf and turf menu to 78 guests.
Giant temporary artwork to take centre stage at Dorset castle
Giant artwork at Corfe Castle headlines Inside Out Dorset festival, featuring outdoor arts, community projects, and international artists across Dorset.
Popular band to play Bournemouth as part of 2026 UK tour
Maxïmo Park announce 2026 UK tour celebrating 20 years of "A Certain Trigger" with a Bournemouth O2 Academy show, album reissue, and ticket sale info.
Dorset duo to jump from 10,000ft for sexual trauma survivors
Two STARS Dorset staff will skydive from 10,000ft at Salisbury Airfield to raise £1,000 for sexual trauma survivor support, counselling and therapy.
Chance to win a year's worth of free groceries at Dorset Aldi
Aldi launches 2025 Superfan Card competition in Dorset—win £5,000 of free groceries for a year, plus early access to new products. Enter by 18 September.
Government plans to 'endanger' public voice, says Healthwatch
They argue that eliminating independent advocacy would lead to similar mistakes and diminish public accountability.
One in five people in Dorset relied on charity services
One in five Dorset residents relied on charity services in 2024, Ansvar Insurance finds, as CAF reports UK charity donations have hit their lowest since 2016.
More than 5,600 fines issued for misuse of disabled parking spaces
BCP Council issued more than 5,600 fines in 2023 for misuse of disabled parking bays without a Blue Badge, a record high in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
How to keep dogs and cats safe in sting season during 'UK record wasp surge'
What do you do if your pets are stung as wasp numbers reach a record high across the UK
Formula 1
Watch as F1 gathers 7 legendary drivers for a roundtable chat
In honour of the sport’s 75th anniversary year, F1 has gathered a group of legendary former drivers for a very special roundtable.
Win £2000 in F1 Fantasy's Mid-season Masters Mini League
Select your team and take part in the F1 Fantasy Mid-season Masters League over the Dutch Grand Prix for the chance to win £2000.
What the F1 drivers have done during the summer break
With the Formula 1 summer break coming to an end, here’s a recap of everything the F1 drivers have been up to before the season restarts with the Dutch Grand Prix.
How Red Bull's 2025 season has played out so far
As we continue our half term reports for the 2025 season, it's time to look back on how Red Bull's campaign has unfolded so far, including driver swaps and a change of Team Principal.
Ricciardo reveals how he earned ‘Honey Badger’ nickname
Daniel Ricciardo has shared the story behind the ‘Honey Badger’ nickname he adopted during his time in Formula 1, explaining that the animal represented his “alter ego” whenever he jumped into the cockpit.
Wheatley turning pressure ‘into something positive’ for Audi arrival
Jonathan Wheatley has insisted that he will turn any pressure that comes with acting as Team Principal for the Audi works outfit into “something positive”, with the Kick Sauber squad preparing for the transition in 2026.
Windows Central
This Windows 12.2 "next evolution" video puts Microsoft's Windows 11 to shame, featuring retro-classic themes like Windows 7 — without aggressively pushing Copilot AI on you
Concept designer AR 4789 dared to dream big, sharing his vision for the next evolution of Windows, Windows 12.2, which features nostalgic Windows 7 and Windows 10 themes with a less aggressive AI push.
Bungie’s CEO is in the rearview, passing the torch to the next studio head — but the road ahead is foggy
Bungie CEO Pete Parsons is stepping down, with the iconic game developer now being led by Justin Truman.
Xbox's Obsidian teases the Grounded 2 Tarantula boss — AXL looks absolutely horrifying
AXL is a towering Tarantula that's coming to Grounded 2, and Obsidian Entertainment has provided an official first-look.
Microsoft protest over Israel ties leads to 18 arrests at Redmond campus — police say protesters “became aggressive”
At least 18 protesters were arrested at Microsoft headquarters after police said the group became aggressive during Israel genocide protests.
Battlefield 6 announces big changes after Open Beta weekends end, including one Call of Duty players will despise — but the devs aren't budging on one thing, despite feedback
Nearly a week after the end of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta weekends, the game's developers have announced changes being made based on fan feedback.
Microsoft's cybersecurity crackdown is here — A response to Beijing-linked breaches
A major breach of Microsoft’s SharePoint platform has triggered a cybersecurity crackdown, and Chinese companies are now locked out of key programs.
Windows 11’s Copilot app gets a facelift — plus tools you’ll actually use. Here's why I like it.
Copilot’s new home screen brings recent files, app vision, and quick access to your projects — all wrapped in a calmer, cleaner UI.
The Division 2 teases an impressive new opponent for its next season — we have to wait a little longer to find out what the snow is all about, though
Ubisoft has used the first of its Gamescom streams for The Division 2 to outline what's coming next, including the next season, and the one after that.
Surface Pro 12-inch, aka the "Windows iPad," just dropped to its best price ever — and so did its must-have keyboard
The Surface Pro 12-inch just hit its lowest price ever, and its must-have keyboard is also discounted, saving you a total of $222.87.
ChatGPT's AI 'hallucinations' can't bend the laws of physics and make you fly: OpenAI's CEO already warned us — "it should be the tech that you don't trust THAT much"
A recent report revealed that a user grew emotionally attached to ChatGPT, which urged him to stop taking anxiety medication and suggested jumping from a 19‑storey building to escape the simulation.
Where to buy Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X — ROG's Windows 11 gaming handheld PCs with Ryzen Z2 processors
The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X handheld gaming PCs are set to launch this October. Here is where you can buy one.
Laffgaff
What rock band released the 1986 album Slippery When Wet?
Bon Jovi.
Raisin And Prune
Why did the raisin go out with the prune? Because he couldn't find a date.
Itsfoss
VPNs With "No Logging Policy" You Can Use on Linux
The VPNs that me and the team have used on Linux in personal capacities. These services also claim to have 'no log policy'.