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Starmer carries out major reshuffle after Rayner resignation
Angela Rayner's exit has prompted a major shake-up with David Lammy becoming deputy prime minister.
Chris Mason: Faced with an almighty mess PM opts for big shake-up
The prime minister knows he needs to be seen to be delivering and quickly - and he has to hope this new team can do it.
Three British nationals among 16 killed in Lisbon crash
Authorities have confirmed three Brits are among 16 people who were killed in Wednesday's accident.
Do Reform's economic plans add up?
The party has pledged to boost spending, but some have questioned how the party intends to pay for its plans.
Farage puts spotlight on Labour woes at Reform UK conference
The Reform leader claimed that the party needed to be ready for a general election as early as 2027.
Darth Vader's lightsaber sells for £2.7m at auction
Brandon Alinger says the sale was a "standout" moment during first day of sales at the auction.
Man dies after suspected shark attack in Sydney
A morning surfer "died at the scene" after being pulled out of the water, Australian police say.
ICE raid on Hyundai plant in Georgia swept up workers on visitor visas
But one immigration lawyer in Atlanta says his clients were wrongly caught up in the raid.
Hamas releases video of two Israeli hostages held in Gaza
The video claims to show the two men in Gaza City, where Israel has begun a planned military takeover.
Watch: The dramatic day the government had... in under two minutes
Angela Rayner has resigned, people have been sacked and a big reshuffle in government has taken place.
Angela Rayner resigns after underpaying tax on Hove flat
Her departure comes after the PM's ethics adviser concludes that she breached ministerial rules.
The letters written by Rayner, the PM and the ethics adviser - in full
Rayner says she "deeply regrets" her conduct over Hove property, while PM says he's "very sad".
Who's in Keir Starmer's new cabinet?
An in-depth look at which Labour MPs are currently serving in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet.
Angela Rayner: Labour's working-class warrior who fell from power
Her against-the-odds story and personality gave her a special status in Labour and put a target on her back.
'The great Rayner reshuffle' and 'Nightmare on Downing Street'
Every paper on Saturday leads on Angela Rayner's resignation, and the prime minister's subsequent cabinet reshuffle.
'I missed Lisbon funicular commute that killed my friend'
By the time Sonia Silva arrived at the stop, the funicular had crashed and her friend Sandra was dead.
Analysis: What's behind Putin's uncompromising stance on Ukraine war?
Moscow's diplomatic success in China, and Trump's lack of action, have emboldened Putin, reports Steve Rosenberg.
How I fell for jailed amputee surgeon's sepsis lie
Neil Hopper told me losing his legs had made him rethink his life - but all was not as it seemed.
The sunscreen scandal shocking Australia - the world's skin cancer capital
It has shaken consumer trust and raised questions about global sunscreen regulation.
Russia targets WhatsApp and pushes new 'super-app' as internet blackouts grow
Millions of Russians have faced restrictions on popular apps while a new app called Max is aggressively promoted.
Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency
The US health secretary's plans could have a huge impact on health policy not just in the US, but across the globe.
I ordered drug-laced vapes on Snapchat. It was as easy as picking up pizza
On a Warwickshire housing estate, a BBC journalist poses as a schoolgirl to meet the dealers.
Man offered bikes after round-the-world trip theft
Yogesh Alekari was about 15,000 miles (24,140km) into his trip when his bike was taken in Nottingham.
How to see Sunday's 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will be visible from parts of the UK on Sunday evening, weather permitting.
All you need to know about next week's Tube strike
London Underground services are set to face disruption from Sunday to Thursday.
Linehan tells court trans activists made his life 'hell'
The Father Ted creator gives evidence after going on trial for alleged harassment and criminal damage.
Public banned from Commons chamber after hidden phone found
A temporary ban has been put in place "until further notice", a UK Parliament spokesperson has said.
Arrests made at rally against Palestine Action ban in London
At least 150 people have been arrested at the protest opposing the group's ban under anti-terrorism legislation.
Starmer resets after Rayner row, but Labour turmoil is a gift for Reform
The start of this political season has been wild, writes Laura Kuenssberg, and Labour now has Reform UK breathing down its neck.
Home Office clearout as Starmer reshuffles top team
Keir Starmer is working his way through the ministerial ranks as he puts the finishing touches to a major shake-up.
Farage shifts on two-week small boats pledge
The Reform UK leader says he'd stop the boats within two weeks of passing laws, not immediately after winning power.
Royal Catholic funeral announced for Duchess of Kent
The Duchess of Kent's funeral, attended by the King and Queen, will be at Westminster Cathedral on September 16.
When is the emergency alert test on mobile phones and can you opt out?
The UK's emergency alert system will be tested for the second time on Sunday 7 September.
Chris Mason: Faced with an almighty mess PM opts for big shake-up
The prime minister knows he needs to be seen to be delivering and quickly - and he has to hope this new team can do it.
Families pay tribute to British couple killed in Lisbon funicular crash
Kayleigh Smith and partner Will Nelson described as "selfless" and "caring" .
Seoul holds emergency meeting after citizens detained in US Hyundai raid
US immigration officials detained 475 workers on Thursday - most of them South Korean nationals - saying they were working illegally.
Trump says Venezuelan jets will be shot down if they endanger US ships
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro says "differences" between the countries do not justify a "military conflict".
Matt Tebbutt to replace Gregg Wallace on MasterChef: The Professionals
The Saturday Kitchen host replaces Wallace, who was sacked after a report upheld complaints over his behaviour.
I ordered drug-laced vapes on Snapchat. It was as easy as picking up pizza
On a Warwickshire housing estate, a BBC journalist poses as a schoolgirl to meet the dealers.
How to see Sunday's 'Blood Moon' total lunar eclipse
A total lunar eclipse will be visible from parts of the UK on Sunday evening, weather permitting.
'Strange noises' heard before squatter found living in house with lights, TV and bed
Law enforcement arrested a man in the crawl space of an Oregon home after the owner said no one should be there.
Rosenberg: What's behind Putin's uncompromising stance on Ukraine?
Moscow's diplomatic success in China, and Trump's lack of action, have emboldened Putin, reports Steve Rosenberg.
Resident pays for graffiti clean-up at Rayner flat
Graffiti appeared on a wall outside the Hove property after the MP admitted underpaying stamp duty.
US tells man in immigration row he faces deportation to Eswatini
The Salvadoran has been at the heart of an immigration row since he was mistakenly deported in March.
Fire breaks out at BBC's former HQ Television Centre
Firefighters have been tackling the blaze for 12 hours, the London Fire Brigade says.
Bournemouth Echo
Flight fright: Man restrained with seatbelt after brawl breaks out mid-air
A flight from Bournemouth to Girona was diverted after a fight broke out in the air.
Side hustles, raising prices and extra hours: how pubs are surviving in Dorset
PUBS across Dorset are encouraging local support and tax costs….
Marks and Spencer responds to closure fears amid new site plans
Marks & Spencer has confirmed that its existing stores will not be affected by major plans to open a new food hall in Branksome, Poole.
Unresponsive man found at Christchurch address
An inquest has opened into the death of a man who was found after emergency services were called to reports of an unresponsive male.
Restaurant granted permission to vary premises licence
A restaurant in Poole has been granted permission to vary the premise licence.
Award-winning dental clinic is 'proud' to offer 'world class orthodontic expertise'
An award-winning dental clinic in Poole providing “world class orthodontic expertise” is proud of getting recognition at national platform.
Christchurch splash park to close following 'successful' summer
The Quomps Splash Park in Christchurch will be closing soon following a 'successful' summer.
Majestic opens new 3,000 sq ft wine emporium in Wimborne
Majestic opens new wine store in Wimborne Minster, Dorset, offering 1,200+ wines, daily tastings, events in historic bank vault, and expert in-store advice.
Great-grandmother who fled the Nazis celebrates 100th birthday
Marie Louise Grosvenor, Dorchester great-grandmother and Nazi refugee, celebrates 100th birthday at Somerleigh Court Nursing Home with family and mayor.
Dorset school with 25m pool invites people to open day
Discover Clayesmore School in Dorset at its open day on September 20. Renowned for exceptional pastoral care, top facilities, and nurturing student success.
What's on in September in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Discover top September events in Bournemouth and Poole: Engelbert Humperdinck, Eric Idle, Tim Peake, Oktoberfest, comedy, music and more at local venues.
Young equestrians clinch national title at championships
"Parents and pupils alike pitched in – from making coffee to mucking out – ensuring the weekend ran smoothly.
Recreation manager recognised as a finalist for prestigious award
Jo Weedall of BH Live Active Littledown shortlisted as a Physical Activity Hero finalist in the 2025 ukactive Awards for outstanding service to UK leisure.
Bournemouth police crackdown includes stop on romance scam
BOURNEMOUTH South neighbourhood officers were out on patrol this week as part of ongoing efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour and support vulnerable residents.
New Milton gathers to mark 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan
New Milton marks 80th Victory over Japan anniversary at War Memorial, honouring local WW2 heroes and planning Remembrance Sunday 2025. Royal British Legion.
New Forest Business Partnership awarded apprenticeship contract
New Forest Business Partnership to lead New Forest Apprenticeship Hub, supporting SMEs and micro-businesses with skills training, apprenticeships, and business growth.
Record number of yellow-legged hornet sightings in UK this year
BPCA urges UK public to report yellow-legged (Asian) hornet sightings amid record numbers in 2025, threatening honeybees and pollinators. Report via app.
£1.38 Asda hack to keep spiders out of your home this spider season
Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.
'Do not eat': Tesco, Lidl, Iceland and more UK supermarkets issue recalls
Products sold at Lidl, Tesco, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have been recalled, alongside broccoli potentially contaminated with botulism
Care home hands over carnival prize money to charity
Avon Reach care home in Mudeford wins Christchurch Carnival best parade with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory theme, donating £100 prize to local charity.
False widow spider warning as runner left unable to walk after bite
Doctors told Adam the tissue around the bite had died, and placed him on a strong course of antibiotics
Warning to boaters over parachute training in Poole Harbour
Poole Harbour mariners warned of Royal Marines parachute training. Avoid exclusion zones east of Swash Channel, 30 Sept–9 Oct. Safety boats on site.
Four BU academics appointed as REF 2029 sub-panel members
This was in collaboration with sector bodies and the REF 2029 people and diversity advisory panel.
Glastonbury sensation to bring festive cheer to Dorset
James B Partridge brings The Big Christmas Assembly to Dorset, performing nostalgic festive hits at Bournemouth Pavilion and Swanage Mowlen this November.
Christmas parade saved after new volunteers come forward
ORGANISERS have expressed heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers who stepped up to save the long running Christmas Parade.
Winchester man jailed for criminal damage at Bournemouth bank
Winchester man Scott Sanders jailed for four weeks for criminal damage at Lloyds TSB Bournemouth, following a racially aggravated, unprovoked attack.
PICTURES: Chocolate shop officially opens doors with 'overwhelming' community support
Owned by couple Tracy and Nicholas Bartlett, Bartlett De Choc has officially opened on Meeting House Lane in Ringwood, after a VIP event featuring a string quartet, locally made canapés from Four Acre Farm and bubbles to celebrate the occasion.
LIVE: Car engulfed in flames as firefighters tackle blaze in car park
A car was seen engulfed in flames in a Ferndown car park.
New mural appears next to county's famous landmark
A colourful artwork has been placed temporarily next to the Cerne Giant, created as part of national landscape project Nature Calling and followed workshops with the community with residents contributing different parts.
Girl, one, fights aggressive cancer as family battle to save her life
"Our lives have turned upside down", say the parents of a New Forest one-year-old who has a rare form of aggressive cancer
PICTURES: Comic Con and Lego festival take over the BIC
Thousands gathered at the Bournemouth International Centre for this year's Comic Con and Brick Festival.
Man dies after suffering from pain linked to stabbing 25 years ago
An inquest has opened into the death of a Lymington man who died after reporting abdominal pain linked to an old stab wound
Fire engine cuts and job losses confirmed in Hampshire fire service shake-up
No redundancies are planned, as the reductions will be managed through natural turnover.
Timetable changes to affect New Forest bus routes – see what's new
Morebus has announced updates to several routes in response to customer feedback, aiming to improve service reliability across the area.
WATCH: Man escorted off plane after 'trying to open doors mid-flight'
A man attempted to open the emergency exit door on a Ryanair flight.
Pillows can be white and stain-free if you add 1 item to your washing machine
Pillows can be tricky to keep clean, thanks to sweat stains, but there is a solution by just adding one item to your washing machine when cleaning
Formula 1
Are McLaren facing genuine threats in Monza?
Lando Norris rebounded from a painful end to the Dutch Grand Prix to set the pace in Friday practice for the Italian Grand Prix. But it's still all to play for because, as is often the case at Monza, the margins are super close, with only 0.1s splitting the top three in FP2, while the top 16 are separated by just 0.8s.
Leclerc believes Monza pole is 'on the cards'
Charles Leclerc believes that a pole position in front of the Tifosi at Monza is "on the cards" as things stand, after an encouraging day for Ferrari ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
What the teams said – Friday in Italy
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Friday practice at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix.
Verstappen reckons Red Bull look ‘a lot more competitive’ at Monza
Max Verstappen is confident that Red Bull can avoid a repeat of their “very tough” Italian Grand Prix weekend from 12 months ago after a much more encouraging first day of practice for this year’s event.
Sainz and Albon praise Williams' 'encouraging' Friday in Italy
Williams drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon were left encouraged after Friday's practice sessions ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, believing "we're in a good place".
Ride with Norris for Friday's fastest lap around Monza
McLaren driver Lando Norris set the quickest time on Friday ahead of the Italian Grand Prix as he looks to bounce back in the title race.
Norris admits rivals ‘a bit close for my liking’ at Monza
Lando Norris expressed concerns about the small gap back to his rivals after Friday’s track action at the Italian Grand Prix, with the Briton setting the pace in Free Practice 2 by less than one-tenth from Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.
FIA Team Principals press conference – Italy
TEAM REPRESENTATIVES Laurent MEKIES (Red Bull Racing), Frédéric VASSEUR (Ferrari), Ayao KOMATSU (Haas)
Antonelli explains session-ending spin during FP2 at Monza
Kimi Antonelli has admitted that he simply “pushed a bit too hard” too early during second practice for the Italian Grand Prix, with a spin ending his session after just 10 minutes of running.
Norris fastest in FP2 at Monza as Antonelli spins out
Lando Norris claimed top spot in Free Practice 2 for the Italian Grand Prix, the session red flagged at one point after Kimi Antonelli went off.
Ride onboard with Verstappen for new Monza lap record
Max Verstappen claimed his fifth pole position of the season in a thrilling Qualifying session for the Italian Grand Prix.
Williams ‘tried everything’ amid tyre issues in Monza Qualifying
Alex Albon has cited Williams’ struggles to get the soft tyre working as being the root of their Qualifying troubles at the Italian Grand Prix, with the team suffering a double Q2 exit despite displaying promising pace in the weekend’s practice sessions.
Leclerc ‘disappointed but not surprised’ with P4 in Monza Qualifying
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has made it clear that he “couldn’t do much more” after finishing Saturday’s Qualifying session for the Italian Grand Prix in a “disappointing but not surprising” fourth place.
Relive Italian GP Qualifying as Verstappen grabs pole
Max Verstappen denied McLaren and Ferrari pole position for the Italian Grand Prix in one of the closest Qualifying sessions of the season.
Verstappen reacts to 'fantastic' Italian Grand Prix pole
Max Verstappen believes his pole position record-breaking lap was "a great moment" with the Red Bull driver set to lead the field away in Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.
Fornaroli takes home victory in Monza Sprint Race
Fornaroli grabbed his fourth race victory of the 2025 Formula 2 season at Monza.
Bilinski inherits maiden win after Tramnitz penalised
Rodin Motorsport’s Roman Bilinski inherited a maiden F3 victory at the Monza Sprint Race.
Verstappen beats Norris and Piastri to Italian GP pole
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen pulled another lap out of the bag to claim pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, pipping McLaren rivals Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in an incredibly close Qualifying session at Monza.
AS IT HAPPENED: Verstappen seals Italian GP pole
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
Watch the FP3 action from Monza as Norris goes fastest
Lando Norris brought his Friday form forward by topping the timesheets during Free Practice 3 ahead of the Italian Grand Prix.
Windows Central
Is Hollow Knight: Silksong on Xbox Game Pass? Team Cherry's sequel is finally out, and taking over the internet — here's what you need to know
Hollow Knight: Silksong has finally released over six years after it was originally announced, but can you play it on Xbox Game Pass?
How Hollow Knight: Silksong’s release took Steam by storm, beating Battlefield 6’s record — not to mention Xbox Game Pass numbers
At long, long last, Hollow Knight: Silksong is finally here — and it has absolutely taken off on the Steam charts, even surpassing the Battlefield 6 Open Beta's player counts.
Dell 14 Plus review: Capable, recommended, but uninspired Windows 11 laptop
The Dell 14 Plus (DB14255) is a plain but capable mid-range Windows AI laptop that mostly gets the basics right, but its display is disappointingly mediocre.
How to get the preview of Windows 11 2025 Update (version 25H2) ahead of Microsoft's official release
On Windows 11, you can start testing version 25H2 on your computer right now, and here's how to complete the installation using the Windows Insider Program.
MachineGames studio head discusses hopes for Wolfenstein 3: ‘We have a story to tell’
Xbox studio MachineGames still wants to make Wolfenstein 3, according to comments from studio head Jerk Gustafsson.
Steven Spielberg’s interest in directing 'Call of Duty' film ignored by Activision — turning down Hollywood royalty to chart its own course
A new report suggests that Steven Spielberg was interested in directing the Call of Duty movie, but Activision couldn't agree with his level of control.
Inside Microsoft’s massive AI agreement with the U.S. — what it means for taxpayers and tech
Microsoft’s $3.1B deal with the US government brings free Copilot, Azure discounts, and waived data fees to federal agencies for up to 36 months.
Laffgaff
What does a nidologist study?
Birds' nests.
Bread Maker
I asked my wife how her day was. She said she wouldn't tell me unless I make bread with her. Guess we're on a knead to know basis.