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Starmer says Labour shied away from illegal immigration concerns
The prime minister is expected to announce plans for a compulsory UK-wide digital ID scheme.
Chris Mason: Starmer's irritation with Burnham shows as he seeks to tackle critics
Andy Burnham's recent remarks seem to have narked the prime minister, our political editor writes.
Ratmageddon: Why rats are overrunning our cities
Rats are multiplying at speed in urban areas. So, what's really behind the boom - and is it now unstoppable?
'I've got to get out of here': Antisocial acts leave locals living in fear
People living in Portsmouth have told the BBC's Dan Johnson they feel unsafe in their own homes.
Samaritans facing volunteer exodus over proposed branch closures
Opponents fear plans to close more than100 branches could put the charity’s ability to answer calls in doubt.
No 'pensioner deportations' under Reform, says Kruger
The MP for East Wiltshire was responding to concerns about scrapping indefinite leave to remain.
How US megastar Luke Combs helped Britain fall in love with country music
The star looks forward to country music's famous Grand Ole Opry relocating from Nashville to London.
Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges
James Comey says he is innocent after being accused of lying to Congress in 2020 while testifying about leaks to the media.
Anthony Zurcher: Comey indictment escalates Trump's promise of political retribution
The criminal case against Comey fulfils the president's desire to seek retribution and further raises concerns about abuse of power.
Life-saving stem cell centre welcomes first donors
The Anthony Nolan Cell Collection Centre is the first in the UK dedicated to transplants.
Reform faces questions over tech investor's role in cost-cutting drive
Harriet Green, founder of Basis Capital, is working with the party's cost-cutting unit Doge.
Trump says he 'will not allow' Netanyahu to annex West Bank
The US president was speaking ahead the Israeli PM's address to the UN General Assembly on Friday.
The Papers: 'Show us your (digital) papers' and 'Blair ready to run Gaza'
The PM's plans to implement digital IDs and a potential role for Tony Blair in Gaza lead the papers.
Weekly quiz: Why did Dani Dyer pull out of Strictly?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Stray Kids downplay global fame: 'Success is a strong word'
As the K-pop idols continue to break records, they stay focused on making music and meeting fans.
China launches campaign to keep killjoys off the internet
Pessimistic social media posts may now be targets of a fresh crackdown by the Chinese government.
High Streets and rundown spaces to get £5bn boost - is your area on the list?
Under the Pride in Place programme, 169 communities will get £20m over a decade to spend on boosting their local area.
Drone attacks leave Denmark exposed - and searching for response
In an era of hybrid warfare, there is a sense of embarrassment that Denmark's critical infrastructure has become vulnerable.
PM compares Burnham's economic proposals to Truss 'disaster'
Sir Keir Starmer's comments follow criticism of his leadership from the Mayor of Manchester.
Trump announces new tariffs on drugs, trucks and kitchen cabinets
The US president said the move aims to help protect American manufacturers from foreign imports.
Million-year-old skull rewrites human evolution, scientists claim
New analysis suggests our species began to emerge at least half a million years earlier than we thought
Names, pictures and addresses of 8,000 children stolen in nursery chain hack
Experts have condemned the hack as an "absolute new low" for cyber-crime.
Emma Watson says she still loves JK Rowling despite rift over trans views
However, the Harry Potter author appears to rebuff the actress's conciliatory comments.
Why is the government introducing digital IDs?
The IDs will not have to be carried day-to-day, but they will be compulsory for anyone wanting to work.
Netanyahu attacks Palestinian recognition as dozens walk out of UN speech
Officials and diplomats left the auditorium in protest as the Israeli leader took the stage, leaving large parts of the hall empty.
Dubai sex-trade ring boss held by police after BBC investigation
Charles Mwesigwa led a degrading network exploiting vulnerable women in glamorous parts of Dubai.
Terror case against Kneecap rapper thrown out
The case against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh is thrown out following a technical error in the way the charge against him was brought.
What it's like being a dance pro while pregnant
Ex-Strictly pro Janette Manrara and ballet dancer Lucy Balfour share their experiences, and advice, for Strictly star and mum-to-be Dianne Buswell.
Former Lib Dem leader Menzies Campbell dies aged 84
Campbell led the Liberal Democrats from 2006 to 2007 and was the MP for North East Fife at Westminster for 28 years.
Arena bomb-maker used five makeshift knives in attack on prison officers, court hears
Hashem Abedi appears in court over an alleged attack on prison officers earlier this year.
Eurovision body to hold vote on Israel's participation
Israel's continued participation in the contest has been controversial due to the ongoing Gaza war.
Nursery worker jailed over abuse of 21 babies
Roksana Lecka, 22, has been jailed for eight years for multiple counts of child cruelty.
Chicken Shop Date's Amelia Dimoldenberg on 10 years of her hit web series
Amelia Dimoldenburg looks back on how a youth magazine column became a huge internet show.
Will digital ID cards stop illegal working?
The scheme is being billed by No 10 as a way of cracking down on migrants who do not have the right to earn wages in the UK.
Rats are overrunning our cities - but not only for the reasons you think
Rats are multiplying at speed in urban areas. So, what's really behind the boom - and is it now unstoppable?
Is the US-China TikTok deal done? Here's what you need to know
Donald Trump says a deal on the future of TikTok in the US has been made, but it’s not been confirmed by China or the app’s owner ByteDance.
How US megastar Luke Combs helped Britain fall in love with country music
The star looks forward to country music's famous Grand Ole Opry relocating from Nashville to London.
Anthony Zurcher: Trump urged prosecutors to target Comey. Now he's been charged
The criminal case against Comey fulfils the president's desire to seek retribution and further raises concerns about abuse of power.
Year to 2024 sees UK record second largest population growth in 75 years
Net international migration continues to be the main driver of this growth, the Office for National Statistics said.
Year 8 pupils to sit compulsory reading tests under new plans
The government says reading is key, but unions say it could lead to more stress for staff and students.
Tony Blair in discussions to run transitional Gaza authority
The former prime minister has been in high-level planning talks over the territory's future, the BBC understands.
Nursery worker jailed over abuse of 21 babies
Roksana Lecka, 22, has been jailed for eight years for multiple counts of child cruelty.
Watchdog staff comments on attack inquiry 'inhumane'
An investigation by the watchdog into Leicestershire Police officers was reopened in March.
Ex-Reform politician admits Russia-linked bribery charges
Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.
Virginia Giuffre's family calls for Duchess of York to be stripped of title
It comes after an email from 2011 revealed Sarah Ferguson had called Epstein her "supreme friend" years after he was jailed.
Bournemouth Echo
Home of celebrated author demolished a year after he moved out
While his novels transported readers to exotic locales and secret societies, his personal sanctuary for more than two decades was in Lymingrton
Weather forecast for Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole
The forecast is for a mix of weather for Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.
Town councils 'would boost communities and high streets'
Council Leader Millie Earl has said that Town Councils are and amazing opportunity for communities.
BCP residents' card plans 'lacking in detail', says committee
Plans for a residents’ card in BCP are being recommended to be brought back to committee after further analysis was carried out.
'Show patriotism through kindness, not by flying flags'
In Britain we show patriotism by kindness, tolerance and acts of public service in our towns and villages and in the wider world.
Popular Bournemouth antique fair to stop running
A popular antique and collectors fair which has run for three decades will be held in Bournemouth for the last time this weekend.
Bournemouth man banned from the roads after repeated offences
A collection order was imposed and notification of the conviction was sent to the DVLA.
Community comes together to clean up 'inherently racist' graffiti
VOLUNTEERS have come together to tackle a recent wave of graffiti vandalism on a bridge in Hamworthy.
'Undemocratic': MP hits out at BCP Council’s town council recommendation
THE decision to recommend new town and parish councils in Bournemouth and Poole has led to a political dispute, with one MP describing the move as “undemocratic.”
CEO of early years SEND charity wins Charity CEO of the year award
Catherine Mole MBE, CEO of Dingley’s Promise, wins Third Sector Award for championing early years SEND inclusion, charity growth, and national reform.
MP praises NHS for delivering 42,679 additional treatments locally
Over 5 million extra NHS appointments, operations and tests delivered in England, with 42,679 more at University Hospitals Dorset, says Bournemouth West MP.
New look for lake after more than 2,000 fish removed
More than 2,000 fish have been removed from a lake in New Milton as part of an environmental project.
Museum to host 'How to Train Your Dragon' adventure this half-term
Discover "How to Train Your Dragon" at the Museum of East Dorset this half-term. Enjoy dragon trails, craft workshops, and family activities in Wimborne.
Care centre receives thank-you message for donations to Ukraine
"This is a huge factor in making this place what it is today, so a big shout out to everyone at Colten Care and NFFU."
New fitness facility and training club to open in Christchurch
A new fitness facility is set to open in Christchurch.
Popular comedian extending nationwide tour due to 'popular demand'
Jenny Eclair extends her UK tour, Jokes, Jokes, Jokes Live!, with 23 extra dates autumn 2025. Tickets on sale 25 April via jennyeclair.com. Comedy, tour news.
New show to headline BCP's Arts by the Sea Festival 2025
Arts by the Sea Festival 2025 in Bournemouth features Cirque Bijou’s new show, live music, circus, and community acts. Free, family-friendly arts event.
Wimborne Minster ready to bloom with Flower Festival
Preparations are in full swing for this year’s Wimborne Minster Flower Festival.
Six Wetherspoon pubs are set to serve up to 30 real ales
Wetherspoon beer festival in Bournemouth, Poole & Wimborne: 30 real ales, £2.15 a pint, international brews from India, France, USA, vegan options.
Residents to share views on Dorset Council's draft local plan
Residents in Ferndown are encouraged to attend a public meeting to share their views on Dorset Council's draft local plan.
New weekly free-form dance event to launch in Bournemouth
Ecstatic dance launches in Boscombe: weekly sessions at The Neptune Harvester from 2 Oct 2025. Free-form movement, sound healing, and optional beach gathering.
Police issue warning over 'large gathering' of illegal poachers
Dorset Police warn of suspected illegal poaching and hare coursing event near Horton, Sixpenny Handley, A354, Wiltshire & Hampshire, 25–28 Sept 2025.
New business support programme launched to help local firms
A new business support programme has been launched to help small and micro businesses in the New Forest.
Poole Quay Boat Haven named TYHA Marina of the Year again
Poole Quay Boat Haven has won the 2025 TYHA Marina of the Year award.
Forest retreat to host festive events this December
A retreat centre is offering people the chance to create handmade Shitake Yulelogs this December.
Water company launches campaign to tackle avoidable blockages
South West Water launches 'Bin It, Don’t Block It' campaign to prevent fatbergs and sewer blockages caused by wet wipes and fats in South West England.
Charities join forces to combat rising demand for mental health support
Charities at Cherry Tree Nursery and Citizens Advice BCP unite to address rising mental health needs in Dorset amid cost of living crisis. Free events.
Man in court for riding e-scooter on highstreet
A MAN appeared in court for riding an e-scooter while disqualified and without insurance.
In The Dock: Man beat police officer in Bournemouth
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Ex-prisoner says support saved her life and urges better mental health care pre-jail
A FORMER prisoner is urging others ‘to not give up hope’ as she praises the support she has received post-prison.
Ryanair reveals new international route from Bournemouth Airport
A NEW route has been confirmed by Ryanair at Bournemouth airport after announcement of new base in Sicily.
Kennel and cattery reopens under new ownership
A kennel near Ringwood has reopened its doors under new ownership after closing down last year following more than half a century of business.
Man arrested after girl, 15, raped in Poole Park
A man has been arrested after a teenage girl was raped in Poole Park.
Fears derelict building left empty for two decades is 'high arson risk'
A building, which more than two years ago Dorset Council said it was keeping ‘under review’, is now said to be a high arson risk.
Mum and daughters narrowly escaped burning car after spree of arson attacks
A mother and her two daughters were forced to narrowly pass their burning car to flee their home after a man launched a spree of arson attacks.
Teenager raped in Poole Park
A 15-year-old girl was reportedly raped by a 27-year-old man in Poole Park last night
Biker caught at 119mph on coast road 'was testing new motorcycle'
A MOTOCYLIST has been caught doing more than double the speed limit on one of Dorset's most dangerous roads
Towns could get new golf simulator, sandwich bar and open swimming pool
A GOLF simulator and a sandwich bar are proposed for a site.
Review sparks claims that small villages 'could become housing estates'
Hundreds of new homes could be built on greenfield sites in the New Forest to help the area meet government housing targets, it has been claimed
Search continues for missing teen girl who could be in Bournemouth
A TEENAGE girl last seen more than ten days ago is still missing and police believe she may have travelled to Bournemouth.
Airport updates passengers with strike 'contingency plans' as dates approach
Unite regional officer Janet Wall said: "This dispute will inevitably result in major disruption to passengers but this dispute is entirely the fault of the employer."
Strip club has renewal application for a Sexual Establishment Licence granted
A strip club has had its renewal application for a Sexual Establishment Licence granted.
Full-scale dress rehearsal for Arts by the Sea festival in Bournemouth
Arts by the Sea festival returns to Bournemouth, featuring Cirque Bijou’s Bourne to Love, live performances, installations, and parades. Free entry, all ages.
New Forest District Council give update on bin collection changes
Bin deliveries for 15,000 households in the New Forest will continue into October according to the council.
Body found in search for missing woman
Officers searching for a missing Weymouth woman are very sad to update that a body has been found
Man denies raping Bournemouth student
A MAN accused of raping a university student after dragging her out of a nightclub today told her court she initiated sex with him.
Households warned that little-known bin rule could land them £400 fine
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 allows councils to take action if waste is left in a way that causes a nuisance or poses a risk to public safety.
'Do not eat': Lidl, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more UK supermarkets issue recalls
The recalls include products sold at Tesco, Iceland, Lidl, Sainsbury's, and more major UK supermarkets.
Birthday freebies from the UK's favourite coffee shops, restaurants and shops
Want something for nothing? What better time than your birthday. We round up the best free coffees, cakes, sweet treats, beauty products and discounts
Petition launched to scrap digital ID card proposals passes 1 million signatures
A UK petition that was launched to scrap the digital ID card proposals has passed one million signatures
Formula 1
What if they weren't in F1? Drivers' alternate careers
Formula 1 drivers are among the most talented athletes in the world, but what if racing hadn’t been their calling? We reimagine some of the current grid in careers suited to their hobbies and passions.
Hamilton gives health update on his dog Roscoe
Lewis Hamilton has shared an update with fans on the health of his much-loved dog, Roscoe, after withdrawing from a Pirelli tyre test due to the bulldog being admitted to hospital.
Grosjean shares his emotions after ‘fantastic’ F1 return
Romain Grosjean has admitted that he was overcome with emotions at the end of his special test outing on Friday, which marked the Frenchman’s first drive in an F1 car for almost five years.
When Hockenheim played host to a wet and wild F1 classic
The 2019 German Grand Prix served fans a delicious recipe of wet weather, smart strategy gambles, big scalps falling and a podium that you’d have got extremely long odds on predicting at the start of the weekend.
Alex Albon on night races, car numbers and helmet designs
How different is driving at night compared to racing during the day? What impact does being a celebrity have on an F1 driver’s life? How are car numbers decided? And what’s the process behind designing a special helmet? In the latest episode of F1 Explains, Williams’ Alex Albon joins podcast host Christian Hewgill in the Formula 1 paddock to answer your questions.
GALLERY: Grosjean returns to the wheel of an F1 car
Romain Grosjean made a long-awaited return to the cockpit of a Formula 1 car on Friday as part of a special test session with his former team Haas at the Mugello Circuit in Italy.
Windows Central
Microsoft outlines requirements for its free Windows 10 EOL extended support program in Europe — Microsoft account check-in every 60 days, or have access revoked
Windows 10's extended support updates (ESU) program is now totally free in the European Economic Area, and Microsoft has revised the requirements for access to continued security updates throughout 2026.
ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X preorders are live — price and specs completely revealed for these upcoming handheld gaming PCs
Preorder are open! The ROG Xbox Ally sells for $599.99 and the Xbox Ally X sells for $999.99. Here's everything you need to know about these handheld gaming PC.
The latest Borderlands 4 patch notes just added this much-desired feature to console, and it came faster than I expected — here's everything new in the update
The latest update for Borderlands 4 brings an FOV slider to consoles, performance fixes across its platforms, big Vault Hunter buffs, and more.
Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D Remake details new underwater level — Get a literal deep dive into the expansive new region
Square Enix shares more details on the newly revealed underwater region for Dragon Quest I + II HD-2D Remake, a locale made for the reimagining of Dragon Quest II filled with new stories to tell and foes to slay.
Costco reportedly comments on removing Xbox stock — "We don’t have any plans going forward to carry an Xbox console."
Costco vs. Xbox bust up reportedly confirmed, as the retailer says plans to ditch Xbox consoles was a "business decision," without providing specifics.
Windows 10 End of Life: Check if your PC is Windows 11 compatible
The end of life for Windows 10 is approaching in October, so it's now the time to check if your computer is ready for the upgrade to Windows 11.
Meet ChatGPT Pulse, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's favorite AI feature — a super-competent personal assistant that proactively delivers customized updates
OpenAI announced ChatGPT Pulse, shipping in preview for Pro subscribers. It proactively does research and delivers personalized updates based on chats, feedback, and connected apps like your calendar.
Monster Hunter Wilds' upcoming 'Omega Planetes' is fully revealed at TGS 2025 — this Final Fantasy XIV fight could finally give me the challenge I sorely missed at launch
Since Monster Hunter Wilds' Tokyo Game Show trailer dropped, several videos have been popping up of players taking on the Omega Planetes monster in the game's upcoming collaboration with Final Fantasy XIV. Here's what's been shown and why you should prepare for possibly the game's toughest hunt yet.
AI bust — Intel plans to hike 13th Gen CPU prices years after launch as interest for new Core Ultra chips fails to ignite
Are 13th Gen Core i CPUs too good a deal? Intel seems to think so, as reports suggest that a 10% or higher price hike is headed to certain hardware. Here's what you need to know.
Windows 11's Photos app is gaining an AI-powered categorization feature that can identify and group different kinds of photos for you
Microsoft is testing a new feature in the Photos app on Windows 11 that lets the app automatically identify and categorize photos using AI, all handled locally on-device.
I caved and purchased the Xbox ROG Ally X — sunsetting my Steam Deck for good
I caved and bought the Xbox ROG Ally X to replace my Steam Deck. Here's hoping I don't live to regret it.
Newegg is offering Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 discount codes — pre-order today and enter its early-access Beta Test next week
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's early-access Beta Test is fast approaching. Newegg has stepped in to help players save money with this sweet 10% discount promo code.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt cross-platform mods update delayed — arriving in 2026
CD Projekt RED shared that the planned update bringing cross-platform mods to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is delayed to 2026.
The Xbox Ally X is already selling out, despite its beefy price tag — "The hype is real!" says Microsoft.
Microsoft offers an update on the Xbox Ally X stock situation, as supplies dwindle already in various territories.
Laffgaff
What is the name given to the outfit worn by nuns?
Habit.
Annoying Habits
My wife asked me if she had any annoying habits. Then she got all offended during the PowerPoint presentation.