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Faisal Islam: Will the US tech bromance turn around the UK economy?
In the week the UK hosted Donald Trump for a second state visit, the country also rolled out the red carpet for US tech firms.
Commons open to espionage after China spying charges dropped, says speaker
The Speaker of the Commons is reportedly considering private action against two men accused of spying for China.
Queen statue will show 'grandeur and dignity,' sculptor says
A leading British artist has been chosen to create a statue for the national memorial.
Russia's answer to Eurovision is less kitsch, more Kremlin
Putin resurrects a Soviet-era global song contest, to distract from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Senator Ted Cruz says US broadcast regulator acted like 'mafioso' on Jimmy Kimmel
The Texas senator affected a mobster accent to criticise how ABC was pressed to take action on the late-night host.
US forces strike third alleged drug vessel killing three, Trump says
Venezuela has condemned a series of strikes by US forces in the Caribbean targeting alleged drug traffickers.
Key oceans treaty crosses threshold to come into force
Sixty states have ratified a global treaty to protect the oceans - it will become law in January.
Judge strikes down 'superfluous' Trump lawsuit against the New York Times
A US federal judge took issue with the contents of Trump's lawsuit against the newspaper and gave him 28 days to amend it.
Lib Dems call for police desks in supermarkets and libraries
The party says the plan, announced as members gather for their annual conference, would boost public confidence.
They shed pounds with weight-loss jabs - but then came the loose skin
BBC News hears from women dismayed by hanging tissue left behind after rapid weight loss.
I'm nothing like Peaky's Tommy Shelby, says Murphy
It comes as the Irish actor promotes a new film which follows attempts to turn around a reform school.
School's back - and the parent WhatsApp groups are very online
Some parents are quitting school WhatsApp group, as notifications ping on everything from lost jumpers to sports days.
David Gandy: 'Britain produces some of the greatest models. We want to keep it that way'
The supermodel on AI-generated models, life with two young daughters - and his obsession with his lawn.
The Papers: 'Putin's jets over Estonia' and two-child benefit cap 'spiteful' says MP
In the Saturday edition of the paper, the Mail calls jets over Estonia an "alarming new escalation".
US vaccine panel no longer recommends Covid-19 jab to adults
The panel has also changed its recommendation on the MMRV vaccine and delayed a vote on the hepatitis B jab.
What does the FCC do - and can it revoke a TV network's licence?
The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show has triggered concerns about the US communications regulator's power over TV networks.
'I'm Kenyan, don't shoot' - the athlete who says he was duped into the Russian army
Evans Kibet, now being held in Ukraine after surrendering, says he did not know he was signing up.
'Jesus, Take the Wheel' songwriter Brett James dies in US plane crash
Friends and co-artists remember the Grammy-winning writer as "a songwriting force of nature".
Two ambulance workers arrested after the deaths of six people
Two ambulance workers have been arrested over the deaths of six adults, Wiltshire Police have said.
Irish language band Kneecap barred from Canada over UK terror charges
The group has fired back at the Canadian government, calling their comments "deeply malicious" and threatening legal action.
Phillipson suggests two-child benefit cap could be lifted
The education secretary and Labour deputy leader hopeful signals that the policy could be scrapped.
Cyber-attack causes delays at Heathrow and other European airports
Travellers report multi-hour waits for some airlines as disruption also hits Brussels and Berlin.
British couple held by Taliban arrive in UK after release
Their son tells the BBC he is "overwhelmed" by release after nearly eight months in prison.
Ed Davey loves clowning around, but is it time the Lib Dems got serious?
As they gather in Bournemouth for their annual conference, Laura Kuenssberg considers what next for the Lib Dems.
More than 1,000 people cross English Channel in one day
The number of people who have made the crossing in 2025 is 32,103, a record for this point in a year.
Ukraine says three killed in 'massive' Russian aerial attack
President Zelensky says Moscow seeks to "intimidate civilians", while Russia reports four deaths in a Ukrainian strike.
Dame Prue's parachute dress and Romeo Beckham's runway debut - London Fashion week in pictures
Fifteen of the most striking looks from the event's opening shows.
Russia's answer to Eurovision is less kitsch, more Kremlin
Putin resurrects a Soviet-era global song contest, to distract from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
She lived in the US for 30 years. Now this Sikh grandmother is locked up and faces deportation
Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old who unsuccessfully applied for asylum, was arrested by immigration authorities last week.
'I'm Kenyan, don't shoot' - the athlete who says he was duped into the Russian army
Evans Kibet, now being held in Ukraine after surrendering, says he did not know he was signing up.
Ex-Labour MP Sultana 'consulting lawyers' as fallout with Corbyn over new party deepens
Former Labour MP hits back in an escalating row between the would-be founders of new left-wing party.
I was groped by TV host, says Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page
The Welsh actress says she was warned by a producer the man could be "handsy".
Lib Dems want to use wartime powers to clear asylum backlog
The party's home affairs spokesman Lisa Smart is also calling for police desks in shops and supermarkets.
Estonia seeks Nato consultation after Russian jets violate airspace
Russia denies jets entered Estonian airspace in the same month as its drones violated the airspace of two other Nato members.
Global treaty to protect world's oceans comes into force after final approval
Sixty states have ratified a global treaty to protect the oceans - it will become law in January.
Faisal Islam: Will the US tech bromance turn around the UK economy?
In the week the UK hosted Donald Trump for a second state visit, the country also rolled out the red carpet for US tech firms.
Bournemouth Echo
Weymouth 'back where it belongs' with ongoing developments around the town
A Dorset Councillor says that Weymouth is “back where it should be”, praising the town’s ongoing regeneration
Care home 'deeply saddened' as watchdogs discover abuse and serious failings
Muscliff Nursing Home, at Tolpuddle Gardens, received a devastating Care Quality Commission report after an unannounced inspection was carried out in response to "multiple allegations of allegations of abuse, neglect and poor practice."
Retrospective planning application to turn HMO into hostel set to be approved
A retrospective application to turn a house into a hostel is set to be granted by planning committee
More than 1,200 homes burgled in Dorset in 12 month period
More than 1,000 residential burglaries were reported in Dorset over a 12 month period.
'Country has lost all sense of community', says pub landlord
A pub landlord has said he will be forced within the next year despite doing “everything possible” to keep it running amid rising costs and low footfall.
In The Dock: Man jailed for harassing woman with threatening messages
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Woman in 30s found dead at Poole address
An inquest has opened into the death of a woman from Poole.
Taxi service launches 'affordable' fixed rates for airport and dock transfers
United Taxis have introduced their new fixed fare transfers to airports and docks.
LIVE: Protests begin as Bournemouth split into zones by police
"Bournemouth Patriots" are protesting this weekend - with police creating "zones" in town to separate protestors and counter-protestors.
LIVE: Sir Ed Davey leads marching band as Lib Dems arrive in Bournemouth
Liberal Democrat MPs and councillors are arriving in Bournemouth to kick of the party's annual conference.
WATCH: Miraculous escape as daredevil cat falls from building
A CAT has 'used up one of its nine lives' after falling from a third floor window - but was thankfully saved by firefighters
'Exceptional' and 'calm' New Forest spot named as UK's best dog-friendly pub
The Foresters Arms, located near Fordingbridge in the New Forest, has been named as the UK's best dog-friendly pub by Rover.com
Hundreds of crashes caused by tiredness recorded since 2020
So far in 2025, 86 incidents have occurred in Dorset as a result of sleeping, tiredness, exhaustion or drowsiness.
Coroner's plea as prisoner dies after consuming illicit alcohol and medication
The inquest heard that, on November 13, 2022, Mr Jeans, who was a serving prisoner at HMP Guys Marsh was found in a collapsed and unresponsive condition on the floor of his cell.
PICTURES: Sir Ed Davey leads marching band as Lib Dems conference begins
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey arrived at his party’s conference at the head of a marching band.
Poole man missing since Monday found
Officers searching for a missing man in Poole are appealing for help and information from the public to find him.
Twenty-two new routes aimed at boosting cycling and walking in the New Forest
People may soon benefit from new routes aimed at boosting cycling and walking.
Cottages in Dorset with Santa visits this Christmas
Dorset Cottage Holidays has launched festive breaks with Santa visits included.
Dorset library opens its doors to the public beyond staffed hours
This initiative aims to provide a balance between flexibility and personal service, ensuring the library remains a valuable resource for the community.
Comedian Harry Enfield to make long-awaited return to Poole
British comedy icon Harry Enfield is set to return to the Lighthouse next year.
Dorset groups discuss loneliness and social connections
The discussions pointed out the adverse effects of loneliness on health and the role of social connections in building safer, supportive communities.
Dinosaur to be paraded through town ahead of festival
A 16ft papier-mâché dinosaur, Demelza, will parade through Wimborne Minster for the Flower Festival, joined by local icons and volunteers’ creations.
Law firm opens new office in Dorset seaside town
Paris Smith LLP opens new Bournemouth office, expanding legal services for individuals and businesses in Dorset. Trusted law firm also in Southampton, Winchester.
Food waste events and activities coming to BCP
More than 15 events are planned across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole to celebrate harvest.
'Real party of change': Lib Dems launch conference in Bournemouth
Liberal Democrats launch Bournemouth autumn conference after record local election wins. Ed Davey urges action on NHS, cost of living, and British values.
Bournemouth woman to cycle 200 miles around Dorset in four days
Bournemouth therapist Rachel Harrison to cycle 200 miles across Dorset to raise awareness of developmental language disorder (DLD). Dorset HealthCare event.
Aldi invites children in Dorset to design recycling poster
Aldi launches Dorset children's recycling poster competition for Recycle Week 2025, encouraging ages 5–14 to inspire sustainable shopping and reduce waste.
Man arrested for harassment and public order offences
Fordingbridge Police arrest man for harassment; seize drug scales in stop-search; tackle cross-border crime; address drink driving, theft and rural offences.
AUB named runner-up specialist university of the year
Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) has been named runner-up specialist university of the year for 2026.
Charity donates to group offering free rides to elderly people
Care South donates £2,000 to Cycling Without Age Wessex, supporting free trishaw rides for older people and residents with limited mobility in Dorset.
Salvation Army honours volunteers who are 'backbone' of centre
The Salvation Army in Winton is honouring more than 80 volunteers.
Homelessness charity celebrates 16 years of helping people
Bournemouth’s Hope Housing celebrates 16 years helping homeless people, with support from deputy mayor George Farquhar and BBC Traitors’ Keith Stewart.
New programme set up to help young people in the New Forest
New Forest launches Youth Options scheme, funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund, to support NEET young people with skills, training, and employment pathways.
Menopause event sells out twice and moves to bigger venue
Kickass Menopause Event in Bournemouth expands to larger venue. Expert speakers offer advice on menopause, skin health, and nutrition. Tickets on Eventbrite.
Couple to walk entire coastline of mainland Great Britain
Somerset couple to walk 7,300-mile mainland Great Britain coast for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, aiming for oldest thru-hike record.
More than 1,000 bikes join Kickback show at Sammy Miller museum
Kickback custom and classic bike show returned to Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum, showcasing 1,000+ bikes, custom engineering, and launching Kickback Magazine.
St John Ambulance reveals what to do if someone collapses
St John Ambulance aims to teach 300,000 UK residents first aid in 2025 with free online videos, public demos and emergency advice. Learn lifesaving skills.
Column: Dorset's Police and Crime Commissioner delivers message to the public
Keeping Dorset safe is about a number of important factors – including listening, understanding, and acting on what matters most to local people.
New room set up to help patients check blood pressure
A new room has been set up to help patients check their blood pressure.
Webapp giving near real-time seawater quality data being relaunched
Sea Check webapp relaunched by Wessex Water and BCP Council offers real-time seawater quality data for Bournemouth and Boscombe beaches. Free access online.
Drivers urged to get on the bus to reduce congestion
Morebus urges drivers to switch to buses for World Car Free Day on 22 September, offering app discounts to cut congestion, air pollution and CO2 emissions.
'Ctrl Alt Deleaf' set to hit the tracks to tackle leaves on the line
A new leaf-kicking train named 'Ctrl Alt Deleaf' is set to hit the tracks.
I took a Life in the UK Test to see if I could pass (with no revision)
I have lived in the UK all my life, but can I pass the Life in the UK Test? I gave it a go to see how I would get on.
Formula 1
What the teams said – Friday in Azerbaijan
The drivers and teams report back on Friday practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from Baku.
What the teams said – Qualifying in Azerbaijan
The drivers and teams report back on final practice and Qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix from Baku.
Verstappen bags pole amidst a record six red flags in Baku
Baku threw up a frantic Qualifying session featuring a record six red flags. But through it all, Max Verstappen emerged as comfortably quickest, grabbing his sixth pole position of the season. The top 10 was mixed behind him though, with plenty to talk about after a very entertaining session. Here are the best facts and stats from the Baku City Circuit…
Sainz thrilled with P2 in remarkable Baku Qualifying
Despite just missing out on pole position, Carlos Sainz was over the moon with his Qualifying performance in Baku for Williams.
Beganovic earns maiden F2 win in Baku
Dino Beganovic was in supreme form around the Baku City Circuit, controlling the Formula 2 Sprint Race from start to finish for his first win in the championship.
Ocon disqualified from Azerbaijan GP Qualifying
Esteban Ocon has been disqualified from Saturday’s Qualifying session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after it was deemed that his Haas car had breached F1’s Technical Regulations.
Verstappen reflects on Baku pole lap after incident-packed session
Max Verstappen has offered his verdict on a thrilling and incident-packed Qualifying session after claiming pole position for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Hamilton and Leclerc react to dramatic Baku Qualifying for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton has described his “big shock” at dropping out in the Q2 phase during Saturday’s Qualifying session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, believing that he had the pace to “fight for the top three”.
Watch Verstappen's magical pole lap amid Baku drama
Max Verstappen underlined his greatness once more by pulling a lap out of the bag to claim pole position at the end of a red flag-filled Qualifying session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Piastri rues ‘disappointing end’ after Qualifying crash in Baku
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri intends to “claw back” positions in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after suffering his worst Qualifying performance of the season, hitting the wall in an incident-filled session.
Relive Azerbaijan GP Qualifying as Verstappen grabs pole
Max Verstappen took pole position in a remarkable Qualifying session for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with a wealth of drivers falling victim to the narrow Baku streets throughout the session.
Windows Central
Helldivers 2 wins big on August's revenue charts thanks to a "substantial uplift" from its Xbox launch — oh, and Battlefield 6 dominated engagement, too
Following its Xbox launch, Helldivers 2 shot to fourth place in terms of revenue in August, with Battlefield 6's Open Beta also making it third in player engagement.
Xbox prices jump again in U.S. — gamers pay the price for tariffs
Microsoft cites challenging "macroeconomic" environment for the price increases, which sees the Xbox Series X hit a whopping $649.99.
Following success in Japan, Microsoft's Mena Sato Kato has been promoted to head of Xbox Asia — but there's still a lot of work to be done
Mena Sato Kato has been instrumental in boosting Japanese game devs support of the Xbox ecosystem, and now she's charting a new course across the entire continent.
Microsoft is making sharing your screen with Copilot on Windows 11 easier — adds new 'share screen' button in the Taskbar
Two new features are now in testing with the latest Windows 11 preview build, one of which adds a shortcut for sharing your screen with Copilot into the Taskbar.
AMD gaming deals at Best Buy slash up to $390 off laptops and desktops — here's what to grab before they're gone
Best Buy is currently hosting some major deals on AMD-powered gaming laptops and pre-built desktops, with up to $390 off for a limited time.
The Lenovo Legion Go 2 preorder situation goes from bad to worse — preorders start getting cancelled. "We know this is frustrating."
Lenovo allowed users to preorder the Legion Go 2 with inventory it didn't have, seemingly.
I'm using AI to try and learn PowerShell, and it didn't take long to prove that human experts are still important
I've been using AI to try and learn some PowerShell as a complete beginner, and it's been an eyeopening experience so far. Also proof that human experts are always going to be important.
Laffgaff
According to the song, what did my true love give to me on the 8th day of Christmas?
8 maids a-milking.
Embarrassed Hairdressers
What do hairdressers want to do whenever they get embarrassed? Curl up and dye.