The News - Monday, 25 August 2025

BBC News

Inside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control

Quentin Sommerville follows volunteers carrying out evacuations in eastern Ukraine as drone attacks rage.

A cut-off finger ended her comfortable family life. Now she's hiding from US officials

Donald Trump declared some cartels to be terrorist organisations. So why are the victims of cartels in hiding?

'Once-in-a-lifetime chance': Gaza scholars await UK evacuation to pursue studies

Students express frustration over the uncertainty of evacuation plans to the UK.

Lives torn apart by fatal crashes on Scotland's longest road

The family of an American woman who died in a crash on the A9 with her brother and mother talk about the impact.

Chinese property giant Evergrande delisted after spectacular fall

The embattled property giant's shares were taken off the Hong Kong stock market on Monday.

Watch: Notting Hill Carnival kicks off with the children's parade

Sunday was the first day of the event, which this year is expected to draw one million visitors.

Get ready for fracking, Reform UK tells energy firms

The party is serious about going after shale gas - but critics argue it's too difficult and costly.

Jerry Adler, who starred in The Sopranos, dies aged 96

Adler started acting in his early 60s, after some 30 years working behind the scenes on Broadway.

Women aren't just 'cosy gamers' - I play horror games and 600,000 watch

Once thought of as a male-dominated pastime, the number of women streaming and playing video games is growing rapidly.

The Papers: 'Trump cuts off Kyiv's missiles' and 'New blonde look'

US restrictions on Ukrainian long-range strikes against Russia and a new look for the Duchess of Cambridge lead Monday's papers.

How Russia is quietly trying to win over the world beyond the West

Over the past three years, Russian state-backed news channel RT has expanded its international presence.

Hongkongers squawk-off in city's first bird call contest

Bird lovers dressed up and took to the stage to mimic rhythmic calls in a competition aimed at promoting conservation awareness.

France summons US envoy over antisemitism claims

France denies allegations it is failing to tackle a surge in antisemitism since the Gaza war began.

Shohei Ohtani high-fives heckler after hitting home run

LA Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters the heckler was "wearing Ohtani out the whole game".

More than 500,000 ordered to evacuate as typhoon heads for Vietnam

Typhoon Kajiki is brushing past Hainan in China before heading for Vietnam, forecasters say.

Worker who died at funfair 'will be loved endlessly'

Corrie Lee Stavers, 28, suffered fatal head injuries at a funfair on Saturday afternoon, police say.

Suspected explosives and firearms found in Belfast

A man in his 30s is in custody as a security alert in Victoria Parade ends after three days.

Hospitality hit by half of all UK job losses since Budget, industry leaders warn

Lobby group calls for urgent action to lower taxes, but the government says it is helping establishments.

Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador set to be removed from US again

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is taken into custody in Baltimore as his lawyers say he may be sent to Uganda.

Scotland is known for its rain. So why are experts worried about water supplies?

Restrictions are being introduced on water use by businesses near two rivers where the levels are low.

Colourful Notting Hill Carnival revellers party in the streets

The celebrations continue with the adult's parade, sound systems and live performances on Monday.

Kneecap cancel US tour dates amid court case

The trio said they have cancelled all upcoming US tour dates because of the "proximity of our next court hearing in London".

Virginia Giuffre memoir to be published months after death

She had finished working on the "intimate" and "heartbreaking" book before she took her own life in April, her publisher says.

Inside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control

Quentin Sommerville follows volunteers carrying out evacuations in eastern Ukraine as drone attacks rage.

Lives torn apart by fatal crashes on one of UK's longest roads

The family of an American woman who died in a crash on the A9 with her brother and mother talk about the impact.

A cut-off finger ended her comfortable family life. Now she's hiding from US officials

Donald Trump declared some cartels to be terrorist organisations. So why are the victims of cartels in hiding?

Women aren't just 'cosy gamers' - I play horror games and 600,000 watch

Once thought of as a male-dominated pastime, the number of women streaming and playing video games is growing rapidly.

'We're the UK's last piano builders - but it's not a dying art'

Craftsmen at Yorkshire Pianos hope to be the "first of a new age of piano building".

Mushroom murderer left me half alive, only survivor of toxic lunch tells court

Family members of the three people Erin Patterson murdered with toxic mushrooms have confronted her in court.

'It's terrifying': Thousands evacuate as typhoon batters Vietnam

It comes less than a year after Vietnam was hit by Typhoon Yagi, which killed 300 people.

Black cab rapist John Worboys investigated over alleged 1990s sex attack

Lancashire Police say the probe comes after a report of a sex attack in the town decades ago.

ScotRail to replace controversial AI voice on trains

Voiceover artist Gayanne Potter said a "dreadful" robotic version of her voice was being used on trains

Bournemouth Echo

Inspection finds fishmongers storing oysters incorrectly and using body wash as soap

Daily Grab, at 66 Charminster Road, was subject to a food hygiene inspection on June 18, where it was rated two out of a possible five.

PICTURES: American diner undergoes £140k refresh into seafront restaurant

While the ever-popular menu has stayed the same, the restaurant itself has had a complete transformation, with a possible rebrand of the name to reflect this in its future.

'What has happened to Bournemouth's hidden gem?'

What has happened to Bournemouth?

Cafe and clothing brand to close next week after 'difficult decision'

A cafe and clothing brand has announced it will be closing its doors to the public next week.

Pair of penguin chicks join seafront oceanarium

A pair of penguin chicks have joined a seafront oceanarium, with a gender reveal planned for visitors.

Town could have almost 100 new homes on disused farm if plans are approved

Cala Homes Southern has put through an application to build 97 homes at the land at Fiddlesticks Farm in Fordingbridge, which will be decided on by New Forest District Council.

‘We are on our knees’: Firefighters put at risk after cuts leave crews understaffed

FIREFIGHTERS have been put more at risk after government cuts have left crews understaffed and under resourced, the Fire Brigade Union (FBU) says.

The unforgettable day when a local sleepy town rivalled Silverstone

The sleepy streets of Ringwood were transformed into a racetrack for a unique event - the British Pedal Car Grand Prix.

The incredible New Forest invention that could have changed the world

For readers of the Daily Echo, the sight of this revolutionary silver machine was a marvel.

Christchurch's highest-rated pub is 'absolutely lovely' and has 'excellent' beer

Christchurch's highest-rated pub on Tripadvisor is The Thomas Tripp, which is described as an "absolutely lovely" spot with "excellent beer"

Woman found dead at home after fall

An inquest has opened into the death of a woman who was found unresponsive at her home in Bournemouth.

Photos from Vue Poole’s £1 Launch Event

A CINEMA celebrated its launch with £1 screenings.

Boutique to double in size as it expands into neighbouring unit

Lavender Moon to double in size with Kingland expansion

'Brilliant' fundraiser raises 10k for cancer charity

A FAMILY run Bournemouth business raised 10k for a cancer charity by hosting a fundraiser to celebrate their ten years.

'We are so lucky to have amazing green and blue spaces across the constituency'

One of the wonderful things about the Parliamentary summer recess is that I get to spend my weeks in Bournemouth and Poole – rather than travelling up and down to Westminster.

In The Dock: Manager of horse-riding trekking centre guilty of fraud

The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:

Dorset man named as director of payroll at UK accountancy firm

Azets appoints Chris Waterson as director of payroll south, overseeing Dorset operations, as part of UK payroll services growth and senior promotions.

UK households could be owed up to £175 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

UK households could eligible for a BBC TV Licence refund worth up to £174.50.

Thousands of people referred for liver cancer checks as programme expands

NHS mobile liver health checks double, leading to thousands referred for liver cancer screening. Early detection aims to improve UK liver cancer survival rates.

Woman who lost partner in 2014 starts charity to provide bereavement services

A WOMAN is providing “bereavement services” to people who has been affected by grief after losing her partner in 2014.

Four people rescued from boat after it ran aground

Four people were brought to safety after a boat ran aground at the entrance of the Wareham River.

Multiple fires being dealt with by firefighters across Dorset

Multiple fire crews are dealing with a "big fire" near Blandford

Firefighters tackle spate of large fires across county over bank holiday

A property fire took hold of a mobile home at Lady Bailey Caravan Park in Winterborne Whitechurch, with fire crews called to the scene at around 11.30am.

Public urged to avoid A354 as 50 firefighters tackle mobile home blaze

Firefighters were called at 11.31am on August 25 to reports of a fire in a mobile home just off the A354 in Winterbourne Whitechurch.

'That was amazing!': 30 teams have a go at pulling Boeing 737 for charity

Dorset Plane Pull returned for its 16th event on August 25, tasking 30 eager teams with pulling a 35,000kg Boeing 737 over 50 metres in the fastest possible time.

Coastguard team called to scene of suspected ordnance near beach

On August 24, Poole Coastguard Rescue Team was requested by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre after a 999 call had been made stating the location of an unidentifiable item, believed to have been removed from the beach.

Electricity pylons and huge area of crops damaged as fire breaks out

Electrical pylons and hundreds of metres of crops were damaged when a fire broke out in Harbridge Green, near Fordingbridge, on Sunday

Emergency services investigating cause of heath fire

Police and fire services are working together to determine the cause of a heath fire that broke out on Sunday afternoon.

Thousands flock to Bournemouth beach as bank holiday weekend draws to close

Thousands of beachgoers flocked to the seaside as the bank holiday weekend drew to a close.

Fire crews called out to 'smoke' multiple times on Holt Heath

Fire crews were called out reports of a smoke in the area of Holt Heath multiple times last week, Verwood Fire Station has said.

Residents launch petition over 'badly organised' bin collection scheme

Angry residents in Brockenhurst have launched a petition demanding urgent action from New Forest District Council after the roll-out of its new rubbish and recycling scheme.

Multiple arrests made for drunk and disorderly behaviour in town centre

Multiple people were arrested for assault, drunk and disorderly behaviour and breaching dispersal notices during a busy in Bournemouth.

Black cab rapist John Worboys ‘investigated over alleged 1990s sex attack’

Black cab rapist John Worboys is reportedly being investigated over an alleged sex attack in the 1990s.

'It's a great honour': Club receives board in memory of cricket 'legend'

A cricket club has said that it was a 'great honour' to receive an honours board in memory of a 'great' bowler and 'true gentleman'.

Brits urged to follow this passport rule before travelling (or it will be void)

Have you signed your passport? If it isn't signed, and you are not exempt, you will not be able to travel.

Jet2 reveals major update for passengers as new 'travel free' policy introduced

Jet2.com has revealed a major update for passengers, as a new children under two travel for free policy has been introduced.

Proposals to introduce car parking charges ‘grossly unfair to locals’

Locals and visitors may have to pay to park in parts of the New Forest as early as 2026 as Forestry England faces rising costs in maintaining its car parks

'Mysterious' sea creature with 'unfamiliar appearance' washing up on UK beaches

From By-the-Wind Sailors to a Baked Bean Sea Squirt, here are seven of the strangest creatures you could find on UK beaches.

Formula 1

5 storylines we're excited about at the Dutch GP

Three weeks on from the last race weekend in Budapest, it’s race week again as the 2025 season gets set to resume. The teams have all had to commit to a two-week shutdown during August, but should be raring to go when the paddock reconvenes at Zandvoort.

Windows Central

World of Warcraft leads talk to us: Player Housing, Horde vs. Alliance, future classes and specs, player identity, the elusive 'Xbox version,' and more

We caught up with Ion Hazzikostas and Holly Longdale to talk about the past, present, and future of World of Warcraft.

When it comes to running Ollama on your PC for local AI, one thing matters more than most — here's why

If you're running LLMs locally on your PC using Ollama there's one key hardware spec you need to take into consideration. If not, your performance will tank.

"It just looks wrong" — YouTube admits it's altering videos without consent, sparking blowback from creators

YouTube admits it’s modifying videos with machine learning—but insists it’s not AI. Creators say it’s a breach of trust.

Forget Windows Recall — This Chrome VPN is the real privacy nightmare, secretly screenshotting every site visited by over 100,000 users and sending them to an anonymous developer

FreeVPN.One, a popular Google Chrome Web Store VPN extension with over 100,000 installs, has been secretly grabbing screenshots of every website the user visits and sending them to a domain controlled by the software's anonymous developer.

Why Final Fantasy XIV fans are review‑bombing the game on Steam

This week, Square Enix has ordered a cease and desist order against the maker of the Mare Synchronos mod for Final Fantasy XIV, demanding it's shut down. This action has been met with severe backlash from fans, who are review bombing the MMORPG on Steam as we speak.

Microsoft Excel just got a Copilot function — but the new AI has some surprising limitations

Microsoft Excel's new Copilot AI is great at classifying, summarizing, and generating content, but sucks at any task requiring accuracy or reproducibility.