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Leaders in Middle East and Europe welcome Trump's Gaza peace plan
Donald Trump says if Hamas rejects the plan, Israel will have US backing to "finish the job of destroying the threat" from the armed group.
Trump's Gaza plan is a significant step - but faces fundamental obstacles
The proposal may shift the focus towards negotiation, but longstanding issues mean achieving peace will be difficult.
PM to promise new online NHS hospital service by 2027
Patients will get the option of digital support when GPs refer them but only for certain conditions.
Starmer to say Britain 'at a fork in the road' in speech to Labour conference
British people have a choice between renewal and decline, the PM is to tell the Labour Party conference.
British veterans with hearing loss start legal battle over 'faulty' earplugs
Lawyers say the earplugs were used in operations, including in Afghanistan, from 2003 onwards.
Missing Cheryl Grimmer: Family's anger over police decision not to contact witnesses
Three came forward after the BBC's Fairy Meadow podcast but police didn't interview them.
Chinese woman convicted in London after 'world's biggest' bitcoin seizure
UK police seized cryptocurrency worth more than £5bn after a seven-year probe into a global money laundering web.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban separate after almost 20 years
The A-List couple share two children and have been married since 2006.
Secret filming exposes dangerous trade in illegal Botox
An undercover BBC team catch a fake doctor, a pharmacist and a nurse supplying Botox illegally without checks.
Why I want Nike, Adidas and Puma to sell single shoes
Former Para-athletic world champion Stef Reid says footwear companies are failing amputees.
Blair would help oversee Gaza transition under Trump plan
The former UK prime minister is the first named member of a new "Board of Peace" chaired by Donald Trump.
The Papers: Labour 'opens door' to tax rise and Trump's Gaza peace plan
Labour's tax positions over the forthcoming Budget and a 20-point Gaza peace plan lead the papers.
'I can kill and not be convicted': The Ukrainian convicts swapping jail for the battlefield
Some 10,000 Ukrainian inmates have signed up to escape jail, but not all will live to see freedom.
Mumbai's new airport faces traffic woes as it takes on Singapore and Dubai
The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is expected to get operational in the coming months.
I don't regret calling out mean teeth sketch, says Aimee Lou Wood
The actor and writer was portrayed on Saturday Night Live with a pronounced accent and large teeth.
What we know about Michigan church shooting and arson attack
Officials have not yet named a motive for the shooter or the names of the four people killed.
US shutdown looms after Trump and Democrats end meeting without a deal
Democrats say there are still "very large differences" between the two sides, while Republicans have accused them of "not doing the right thing".
Ecuador president's aid convoy attacked, officials say
UN and EU diplomats were travelling with Daniel Noboa, as tensions with Indigenous groups escalate over fuel subsidy cuts.
Afghanistan sees telecom shutdown as Taliban cut off internet
Phone and internet connections are down nationwide after the Taliban sever fibre-optic connections.
Trump considering supplying Ukraine with long-range missiles, Vance says
Vance's comments come as Ukraine's deputy defence minister tells the BBC Western weapons could force Moscow to start peace talks.
JK Rowling dismisses Emma Watson as 'ignorant' over trans rights row
"Emma has so little experience of real life she's ignorant of how ignorant she is," Rowling writes.
Farage doesn't believe in Britain, Starmer tells Labour conference
The PM vows to fight Reform UK's "politics of grievance" in a speech to Labour's annual conference.
Five takeaways from Starmer's conference speech
The prime minister seeks to rally his party behind the UK government - what were the standout moments?
Scientists make embryos from human skin DNA for first time
US scientists testing the technique say it could help people overcome infertility and potentially allow same-sex couples to have a genetically related child.
Bowen: Momentum is the strength of Trump's Gaza plan, but lack of detail is its weakness
The plan is a significant moment - but it lacks the nuts and bolts that determine whether diplomatic agreements hold together, or don't.
Trump peace plan 'ignores interests of Palestinian people', Hamas official tells BBC
A senior Hamas figure told the BBC the group is likely to reject Trump's Gaza peace plan, saying it "serves Israel's interests".
Covid cases rising with new variants Nimbus and Stratus
Unwell with a bad throat and temperature? You may have one of the new Covid strains circulating this autumn.
Afghan women lose their 'last hope' as Taliban shuts down internet
For many women, the internet was their last resource. An internet shutdown threatens to end this.
The Simpsons Movie returns for sequel after two decades
"Homer's coming back for seconds", 20th Century Studios announced on Monday.
Migrant jailed for attacking staff at Epping asylum hotel
Mohammed Sharwarq's barrister tells a court he wishes to leave the UK and return to Syria.
Newspaper launches legal challenge over Reform press ban
Council leader Mick Barton has not spoken to journalists from the Nottingham Post since August.
For Netanyahu, avoiding a peace deal may now be worse than agreeing one
Trump is asking the Israeli PM to risk his government but dangling the prospect of a historic legacy, writes Lucy Williamson.
Trump's 20-point peace plan in full
European and Middle Eastern leaders have welcomed a new US peace plan for Gaza, as President Donald Trump warned Hamas to accept it.
Watch: What do Gazans and Israelis think of the plan?
People in Gaza and Jerusalem share their reactions to the US president's new strategy for ending the war.
Qatar to continue mediation after Israel expresses regret over Doha strike
Donald Trump hosted a phone call between the Israeli and Qatari PMs to ease tensions after Israel's air strike on Hamas chiefs in Doha three weeks ago.
Blair set to serve on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza
The board will be tasked with temporarily supervising Gaza's governance if Hamas accept the plan.
Why I'm challenging Nike, Adidas and Puma over single shoes
Former Para-athletic world champion Stef Reid says footwear companies are failing amputees.
I cried when I saw our social housing had rough floorboards - I can't afford carpets
Kassie lives in social housing, where landlords do not have to provide flooring in the bedrooms.
Lady Gaga serves mayhem, magic and guest stars as UK tour launches
The pop star brings her Mayhem Ball to the UK, throwing in a few unexpected surprises along the way.
Why Starmer wants to keep talking about Farage
The Labour leader insists his battle with Reform UK represents a different kind of political fight.
The Ukrainian convicts swapping jail for the battlefield
Some 10,000 Ukrainian inmates have signed up to escape jail, but not all will live to see freedom.
Why the US government might shut down and when it might happen
Funding will be cut off unless Republicans and Democrats can agree a way forward on a spending bill.
Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare
The health secretary says "it's not happening", as ministers face questions about the prospect of tax rises.
Ukrainian diver held in Poland over Russian pipeline blasts in Baltic Sea
The man, named as Volodymyr Z, was detained in the early hours of Tuesday near Warsaw.
Nurses and pharmacists endangering patients by supplying illegal Botox
An undercover BBC team catch a fake doctor, a pharmacist and a nurse supplying Botox illegally without checks.
Red alert issued for Ibiza after streets flooded with rain water
As much as 180mm of rainfall is expected to hit the holiday destination in a 12-hour window, Spain's meteorological agency says.
Spotify founder Daniel Ek to step down as chief executive
The billionaire will remain involved in the company as executive chairman.
Mother, father and autistic son suffered violent deaths, police in Ireland say
Irish police describe the deaths of three members of the same family - Louise, 56, Mark, 54, and Evan O'Connor, 27 - as a homicide incident.
Image site Imgur blocks access to UK users after regulator warned of fine
The image-hosting platform - which is widely used to make memes - was facing a fine over its use of children's data.
Bournemouth Echo
Report gives recommendations on land disposal to Cherries for stadium plans
Council officers have recommended that land in Kings Park be transferred to AFC Bournemouth on a lease rather than a freehold transfer as a part of the club’s Vitality Stadium expansion plans.
MP and landowner had ambitious plans for transforming a village
The family's links to the area began with Admiral Sir William Cornwallis, a renowned naval commander who settled at Newlands Manor in Milford in 1800.
‘Major fraud’ investigation continues into property management firm
A ‘MAJOR fraud’ investigation continues into a Poole-based property management firm, police confirm.
Wanted man chased victim through town before stabbing him in ‘plain daylight’
A WANTED man chased his victim through Bournemouth town centre before stabbing him several times in ‘plain daylight’, a court heard.
Green party conference heading to Bournemouth this weekend
Green Party Conference is coming to Bournemouth International Centre.
Dorset man injured in Ukraine calls for continued support for civilians
A man who lost an arm and a leg while volunteering in Ukraine is calling for continued attention on the human cost of the war.
Man banned from driving for 56 days after speeding at 109 mph
A Poole man has been banned from driving for 56 days after being caught speeding at 109 mph on a dual carriageway.
Man dies after collapsing at home
AN inquest has been opened after a man from Swanage died in Poole Hospital.
PICTURES: Hundreds of clubbers crowd into Bournemouth 'nightclub'
Clubbers took the the dance floor Saturday afternoon when the UK's leading daytime club experience arrived in Boscombe
Forensics on scene as road cordoned off by police
Police have cordoned off Portchester Road in Bournemouth
RECAP: 'Problem' on tracks blocks Poole train lines
All train lines are blocked between Poole and Parkstone stations, updates to follow.
'Sudden' death of man in 50s closes Bournemouth road
A road in Bournemouth was cordoned off following the sudden death of a man in his 50s.
Fisherman admits 'grabbing' man and pulling him into the water
Lymington fisherman Nigel Hockley has admitted grabbing a man on a boat, causing him to fall underwater
MP writes to council leader about concerns over FuturePlaces
Bournemouth East MP Tom Hayes has written a letter to council leader Millie Earl expressing concern about the council’s company FuturePlaces.
Nine-mile-long diversion set up for less than mile of road works
Motorists in the New Forest are being warned of delays as a major road is set to be hit with a long bout of road works with a nine mile diversion set up.
The best cosy cafe you need to visit in the New Forest according to readers
Hockey's Farm Shop, The Potting Shed and Esme's Tea Rooms are among the best cosy cafes in the New Forest, according to Daily Echo readers
The Dorset postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery this month
A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in August 2025, including in Bournemouth and Poole
Beach café 'public safety' concerns sparks licence review call
An association has applied to BCP Council to review the licence held by a café in Mudeford.
“The new town councils will be in debt from day one"
The Conservative group says council leadership is determined to force through community governance review.
Strip club applies to renew its licence
Bournemouth strip club For Your Eyes Only (FYEO) has submitted a renewal application for a sex establishment licence.
High street bank to close doors for final time tomorrow
Natwest, in Ringwood, is closing on Wednesday, October 1 as part of a nationwide switch up which will see 55 branches shut.
Alex James remembers Blur’s Bournemouth Pier gig 30 years on
It was 30 years ago this month that Blur brought Britpop mayhem to Bournemouth Pier.
'Town councils plan for Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone is nonsense'
The idea of introducing town councils for Poole, Broadstone and Bournemouth is a nonsense.
Concerns for missing woman last seen in Bournemouth
A search is underway for a woman who went missing in Bournemouth.
Man who died onboard Bibby Stockholm ‘had not raised concerns’ about barge
An Albanian man who died on the Bibby Stockholm had not raised a complaint or concerns about conditions onboard, an inquest has heard.
Emergency services respond to three-vehicle crash
Emergency services responded after three vehicles crashed in Bournemouth.
Extinction Rebellion to march through Poole to protest 'climate justice'
Environmental group Extinction Rebellion and other allied groups will march through Poole in October to call for "climate justice".
Rick Stein's Sandbanks restaurant dismisses rumours it will close
Rick Stein’s Sandbanks restaurant confirmed it is not at risk of closure despite reports of financial difficulties.
'People aren't aware of the dangers': Teenager's death prompts calls for warnings
THE death of an 18-year-old who was poisoned by a faulty heater has sparked a request for a review of the warnings on gas appliances.
Talks, walks and workshops at Wareham's Secret Fungi Festival
A UNIQUE festival celebrating the weird and wonderful world of fungi is set to return to Dorset this autumn.
Man died after 'medical decline' in hospital
Brendan Allen, area coroner for Dorset, opened the inquest into the death of 54-year-old Lee Michael Brian Jeans at Bournemouth Town Hall.
In The Dock: Thief stole £1700 of tobacco from corner shop
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Teenager 'set her flat on fire before attacking police'
A TEENAGER has been charged after allegedly setting fire to her own flat, and proceeding to spit, kick and hit police officers.
Missing woman located by police
POLICE have located a missing woman from Bournemouth.
Two men arrested after New Forest theft and burglary investigations
Two men have been arrested in connection with theft and burglary investigations in the New Forest.
Turkish asylum seeker stabbed man outside nightclub, court told
A Turkish asylum seeker previously accused of being in a terrorist group stabbed a man with a broken bottle outside a Bournemouth nightclub, a court heard.
Fire broke out at major high-street store in early hours
EARLY reports of fire affecting a major retailer in Bournemouth town centre were attended by DWFRS.
Crash involving BMW and unmarked police vehicle sees officer hospitalised
A POLICE officer was taken to hospital after collision involving an unmarked police vehicle and BMW.
New HMRC plans could see compulsory work schemes for Universal Credit claimants
Young people who has been on Universal Credit for 18 months could be offered guaranteed paid work through a new Youth Guarantee - and if they refuse they risk losing their benefits.
Double HMRC deadline this October could leave Brits facing instant £100 penalty
HMRC’s double tax deadline this October could leave Brits instantly £100 out of pocket, with penalties of up to £1,600 for those who delay further.
Motorcyclist in 60s hospitalised after crash in Poole
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Canford Heath.
Royal Mint 50p 'error' coin sells for more than £180 - how to spot
The rare Queen Elizabeth II Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for more than 350 times its face value on eBay after inspiring a mini bidding war from collectors
Miss Dorset winner hopes to inspire others as she tackles stigma of Tourette's
A 20-year-old pageant winner who is set to represent Dorset in Miss Great Britain is on a mission to tackle the stigma surrounding Tourette’s
Dorset church saved from collapse by village's fundraising efforts
A Dorset church has been saved from collapse by the fundraising efforts of its village.
Residents from five care homes unite for first-ever festival
Residents from Amberwood Lodge, Devon Lodge, Nightingale, Oakhurst Lodge, and The Squirrels attended the event.
Ninebarrow announce new album 'The Hour of the Blackbird'
Dorset folk duo Ninebarrow have announced their new album, 'The Hour of the Blackbird'.
Nearly half of water quality issues linked to faulty plumbing
Nearly half of the occasions where test standards were not met were due to issues with plumbing inside homes and buildings.
Club provides safe space for families of children with PMLD
A club has been set up to provide a safe space for families of children with profound and multiple learning disabilities.
Tennis club raises more than £7,000 for cancer charity
Tennis club members have raised more than £7,000 for charity.
Bournemouth East MP welcomes return of student maintenance grants
A local MP has welcomed the return of maintenance grants.
Drivers urged to check tyres this autumn after research
As part of the campaign, drivers are also urged to make informed choices when replacing tyres by understanding tyre ratings and labelling.
Have your say on plans to transform busy town street
People have been invited to have their say on plans to transform one of Ferndown's busiest streets.
Poole woman 'shocked' after secondary breast cancer diagnosis
More than one-third of adults in the South West have never heard of secondary breast cancer.
Grants of up to £4,000 available to voluntary groups and charities
Grants of up to £4,000 are available to voluntary groups and charities.
Care home residents enjoy a Willy Wonka-style coffee morning
Care home residents attended a Willy Wonka-style Macmillan coffee morning.
New gaming and recording studios open at charity sixth form
The new mezzanine floor has been designed to inspire future digital creators, competitive gamers, and technology professionals.
Bournemouth International Film Festival confirms 2025 line-up
The Bournemouth International Film Festival has confirmed its 2025 line-up.
Formula 1
What the F1 drivers have been up to ahead of Singapore
With a short break after the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, here’s a glimpse into the lives of the drivers, before we head into the fly-away leg of the season.
Why Verstappen has never managed to win in Singapore
Singapore is the only track on the calendar at which Max Verstappen has never won. The technical problems which have caused this to be a bogey track for his Red Bulls have been many and varied. Here’s a look at how the Dutchman’s races at Marina Bay have gone over the years…
Partnership with F1 Authentics extended through 2030
Formula 1 has announced its licensing partnership with F1 Authentics, operated by Memento Exclusives, will be renewed as an official Formula 1 memorabilia platform and a supplier of officially licensed F1 show cars through 2030, inclusive.
Who looks set to partner Verstappen at Red Bull for 2026?
The battle to become Max Verstappen's team mate at Red Bull in 2026 is hotting up, with Yuki Tsunoda, Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson all performing to a high level in Baku, as all four Red Bull family cars scored points for the first time since Russia 2020.
Colapinto opens up on his relationship with 'hard' Briatore
Franco Colapinto has shared an insight into his relationship with Flavio Briatore, with the Argentinian stating that Briatore is “hard with everyone” but that he believes the Executive Advisor is the right person to “put Alpine back to the top”.
Windows Central
Microsoft conducts major Windows reorg in effort to build an agentic OS — brings together core engineering and feature teams
Since 2018, the core of Windows and the client experiences have been handled by separate organizations at Microsoft. That's finally changing this week.
EA officially going private in a $55 billion deal backed by Saudi Arabian investment — CEO Andrew Wilson to stay
Publisher EA is officially going private, with a $55 billion deal backed by private equity and Saudi Arabian investment announced.
9 best deals from Lenovo's Windows 10 EoL laptop sale — Save up to $700 on ThinkPad, Yoga, Legion, and more
Windows 10 support officially ends on October 14, and Lenovo has discounted a wide range of laptop models to help you upgrade to Windows 11. I handpicked the 9 best deals right here.
Silent Hill f already crossed this sales milestone — it's now the fastest-selling Silent Hill game ever
Silent Hill f has already sold over a million copies, publisher Konami confirms, making it the fastest-selling entry in the Silent Hill franchise to date.
Microsoft's latest AI experiment wants you to talk with digital portraits via Copilot
The new "Copilot Portraits" feature is designed to make talking with Copilot feel more human, according to Microsoft.
Call of Duty: NEXT LIVE — All Black Ops 7 announcements, beta news, and more as it is revealed
From multiplayer to zombies to Warzone, get all your intel for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
This hall effect gaming keyboard is so fast it should be illegal
Syntech makes VR accessories, and the Chinese brand is now venturing into mechanical keyboards. The Chronos 68 uses the latest hall-effect switches and may just be one of the fastest around.
Unlock Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on PC — how to enable Secure Boot before launch
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set to launch on November 14, 2025, and this guide will ensure that your PC is ready to run Activision's RICOCHET anti-cheat on day one.
Sony's latest PS5 revision in Europe doesn't follow Microsoft's Xbox price hike — but it's further proof consoles are worse value than ever
Sony has changed its value proposition for the PS5 in some markets, following on from Microsoft's Xbox price increase. It still costs the same, but you get less for your money.
Hogwarts Legacy magically finds Xbox Play Anywhere support — right in time for the Xbox Ally launch
Get ready to dive back into the wizarding world on Windows PC.
Bethesda and Xbox's Oblivion Remastered is getting a physical deluxe edition in October — and it's only $40
Bethesda and Xbox's The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is getting a physical deluxe edition release on Oct. 13, 2025.
Opera is next in line to release an AI-powered web browser that costs money to use
Opera Neon is yet another AI-powered web browser designed to make browsing the web easier with agentic AI experiences and capabilities, but it'll cost $20 a month.
Battlefield takes hilarious shots at Call of Duty in new live-action trailer
As Ron Perlman once said, "War, war never changes."
Xbox lead Phil Spencer reveals the 4 most-requested franchise revivals from fans — which would you like to see the most?
In a new interview, Xbox CEO Phil Spencer talked about Forza Horizon 6 in Japan, the Xbox Ally, and also, classic franchises like Lost Odyssey.
Laffgaff
Which gaming company originally made playing cards?
Nintendo.
Fifty Buttons
I just bought a new television remote control with fifty buttons. I was quite surprised they allowed me to pay with buttons.