BBC News
Why BBC sent undercover reporter into a busy London police station
A BBC reporter describes secretly filming misogynistic and racist attitudes among serving Metropolitan Police officers.
Khan 'appalled' by Met officers' behaviour as Mahmood calls footage 'sickening'
The mayor of London's comments follow a BBC Panorama undercover report about Charing Cross police station.
Dame Jane Goodall remembered as a 'true hero for the planet'
Leonardo DiCaprio and Barack Obama are among those paying tribute to the leading conservationist.
Relief and new baby for asylum family of child suffocated in Channel crossing
The Alhashemi family have spent the past 15 years moving around Europe in a state of legal limbo.
Should I use olive oil for frying? How to choose the right cooking oil
The choice of oils to cook with can be overwhelming. Here is what to use for frying, drizzling and general cooking.
Refugees to face longer route to UK settlement rights
Details of the new conditions refugees will have to meet are to be set out later in the autumn.
White House says layoffs 'imminent' with no end to shutdown in sight
As a bitter standoff between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign that either side is willing to budge.
Hackers delete children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash
The hackers tell the BBC they are sorry for their actions - but experts question say it's a practical rather than moral move.
Israeli naval ships intercept Gaza-bound flotilla
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among activists on the Global Sumud Flotilla being taken to an Israeli port.
Musk becomes world's first half-trillionaire
The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.
Dame Jane Goodall revolutionised our understanding of our closest primate cousins
Those she inspired say she not only revolutionised our understanding of chimpanzees - but challenged how we relate to the natural world.
The Papers: 'Golden ticket asylum rights to end' and 'Pay back the money, Mr Mone'
The PPE firm ordered to pay £122m over Covid contracts and refugee rights lead Thursday's papers.
'I won £65,000 at an employment tribunal – but I've yet to see a penny'
A BBC investigation reveals thousands of workers are still missing out on tribunal payouts.
Surge in Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries sparks Russian fuel shortages
Ukraine has attacked refineries deep inside Russia, with Zelensky vowing to continue the strikes.
Four ways US government shutdown could end
At some point, public pressure and political pain will see one side yield to bring this latest US government shutdown to an end.
Was Starmer right to link Brexit to a rise in small boat crossings?
Keir Starmer has linked the rise in small boat arrivals to Brexit, describing the crossings as "Farage boats".
Billionaire populist eyes power in Czech vote but may need help from extremes
Andrej Babis has been taking notes from the US Maga movement but he may need to partner with ultra-nationalists.
Irish singer CMAT postpones UK tour due to wisdom teeth pain
CMAT has postponed her UK tour dates after waking up in "throbbing pain" and requiring wisdom teeth removal
French troops board oil tanker linked to Russian 'shadow fleet'
President Emmanuel Macron said the crew had committed "serious offences" but did not directly link the vessel to Russia.
Baroness Mone-linked company ordered to pay £122m over PPE contract
The government wins its case against PPE Medpro - part of a consortium led by Baroness Mone's husband - after it supplied non-compliant gowns in 2020.
Afghans rejoice as internet returns after Taliban blackout
A 48-hour shutdown imposed by the Taliban government hit firms, flights and risked further isolating women.
William event may have been target of Mail publisher blagging, Harry's lawyer says
The Duke of Sussex is one of seven high-profile people bringing legal action against Daily Mail publisher.
Rochdale grooming gang ringleader jailed for 35 years
Two girls were repeatedly raped and assaulted from the age of 13 in the Greater Manchester town.
What we know so far
Two Jewish people died in a car and stabbing attack at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar.
Watch: 'Get back, he's got a bomb' - armed police at the scene
Two people have died after a car and stabbing attack at a synagogue in Manchester.
'The man was just running out with a knife' - eyewitnesses describe how attack unfolded
A delivery driver describes the moment a man is shot by firearms officers at Heaton Park synagogue.
I'm not resigning, Met Police chief says after BBC investigation
Sir Mark Rowley insists he won't resign, saying it's "the misogynists and racists frankly who want me out".
Hamas military leader in Gaza objects to ceasefire plan, BBC understands
President Trump's proposal, accepted by Israel, stipulates that Hamas disarm and have no future role in governing Gaza.
Mum's anti-chemo views influenced daughter's death, coroner says
Paloma Shemirani died after refusing chemotherapy despite a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Say sorry to children for Covid errors, ex-children's commissioner tells ministers
Anne Longfield says ministers at the time prioritised opening pubs and theme parks before schools.
Watch: Inside the lab analysing the world's oldest ice
Studying samples from the ice sheet gives an environmental record of over a million years.
Heart surgeon whose failures contributed to several deaths continues to work for NHS
Karen Booth carried out operations she wasn’t skilled enough to perform, an investigation found.
Nirvana baby loses legal case over Nevermind album
The man who was photographed as a baby on the LP cover sued the band for distributing child pornography.
Attenborough and Prince William lead tributes to Dr Jane Goodall
The leading conservationist has been remembered as "a great champion of environmental protection" after her death aged 91.
Denmark loses £1.4bn tax fraud claim in UK court case
The Danish government says it "strongly disagrees with the premises of the judgment and is now seeking to appeal it".
Peaky Blinders to return to TV with gang's new era
Two new TV seasons, post-World War Two, will tell the story of Birmingham rising up after the Blitz.
Why BBC sent undercover reporter into a busy London police station
A BBC reporter describes secretly filming misogynistic and racist attitudes among serving Metropolitan Police officers.
In full: Met chief's letter to home secretary and mayor of London
Sir Mark Rowley wrote to Shabana Mahmood and London Mayor Sadiq Khan to address Panorama's findings.
Watch: Campaigner Mina Smallman says report highlights problems with vetting
Mina Smallman told the BBC she was pleased that Panorama investigated the Metropolitan police.
How much time could Diddy spend in prison?
At his sentencing Friday, the music mogul faces up to two decades behind bars, but his attorneys want more leniency.
Unmasked: Secret BBC filming exposes hidden culture of misogyny and racism inside Met Police
Panorama undercover investigation captures evidence that "toxic behaviours", far from being driven out of the Met, have been driven underground.
'My pay is being held hostage': Federal workers on US government shutdown
Government staff describe their uncertainty during a budget impasse - though not all of them oppose the shutdown.
Dame Jane Goodall revolutionised our understanding of our closest primate cousins
The conservationist, who died aged 91 on Wednesday, challenged how we relate to the natural world.
Relief and new baby for asylum family of child suffocated in Channel crossing
The Alhashemi family have spent the past 15 years moving around Europe in a state of legal limbo.
Hackers say they have deleted children's pictures and data after nursery attack backlash
The hackers tell the BBC they are sorry for their actions - but experts say it's a practical rather than moral move.
Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla and detains activists including Greta Thunberg
South Africa and Turkey have criticised the incident in international waters. Israel says those on board are safe.
First killings in Morocco since Gen Z protests erupted
Police say they shot dead two people who were part of a crowd trying to storm a police station.
Badenoch mistakenly says NI voted in favour of Brexit
In a BBC NI interview, the Tory leader said the "last time I checked, Northern Ireland did vote to leave".
Bournemouth Echo
New Christmas market launched to support small businesses
A NEW Christmas market has been launched in Bournemouth to support small businesses.
Granddaughter to run from London to Bournemouth to wish grandad happy birthday
A GRANDDAUGHTER is running from London to Bournemouth to wish her grandad a happy birthday.
Record breaking numbers of unusual birds spotted in Dorset
A RECORD breaking number of spoonbill have flocked to Dorset.
Long-standing dental practice expands to new site
A dental practice serving more than 3,500 patients has announced it will move to a larger site.
Miss Teen Bournemouth hopes to 'save lives' with cancer awareness campaign
Olivia Clarke, also known as Miss Teen Bournemouth, is aiming to save lives by raising awareness of bowel cancer symptoms.
Conservationist and chimpanzee expert Dame Jane Goodall dies aged 91
British conservationist and chimpanzee expert Dame Jane Goodall has died aged 91, The Jane Goodall Institute said.
'Army' of film crews turn up at Dorset landmark
AN 'army' of production trucks has appeared on Portland with filming set to get underway on a super secretive film
Rings of Power actors spotted filming on Dorset coast
ACTORS from the Amazon TV series Rings of Power, including Robert Aramayo have been spotted on Portland
Accident causes delays in Poole Bridge
Poole Bridge Approach is partially blocked in both directions following an accident
"It literally did go in like a fish and it went down like a submarine"
A man was rescued after his Bentley rolled into the sea from a car park in Sandbanks.
Two die and others seriously injured after incident outside Manchester synagogue
Two people have died and three others are in a serious condition after a major incident outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue.
Controversial plan for new town councils 'disingenuous and costly'
Councillors say community governance review is disingenuous, costly and can not be seen as a mandate.
Travel disruption expected due to dense fog warning across BCP
Parts of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could experience travel disruptions due to dense fog.
Parking charges to be introduced in New Forest from next year
The organisation is responsible for managing around half of the New Forest National Park, including 130 public car parks, trails, and campsites.
Talks on future of ten New Forest campsites as deadline looms
Talks are taking place on the future of ten campsites in the New Forest amid concerns over their impact on the environment
6 pets at RSPCA Dorset who are on the lookout for loving new homes
A number of pets at Dorset RSPCA branches in Ashley Heath and Dorchester are looking to find loving new homes.
Bournemouth councillor shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year award
Councillor Kieron Wilson has been shortlisted for Young Councillor of the Year award.
Several people stabbed at Manchester synagogue as suspect shot by police
Police have confirmed that 'multiple' people have been stabbed at a synagogue in what has been described as a 'serious incident'.
Potential learning cuts at SEND school sparks concern among parents
Parents at Victoria Education Centre have voiced their concerns following a proposed plan to cut education hours.
Rescue centre calls for more adopters as animals saved from abuse hit record numbers
The RSPCA in Ashley Heath is calling for more people to adopt and foster as the rescue hits record numbers of animals being saved from abuse and neglect.
3 Dorset residents win £50k prizes as October Premium Bond winners revealed
Here are the Premium Bonds winners for October 2025 in Dorset - check if you've won a prize.
In The Dock: Man to pay £1900 after sexually assaulting woman
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Charity chairman who got book banned resigns after group boycotts attraction
A dad who campaigned for a book to be withdrawn from Budmouth Academy's reading list has resigned as the chairman of the Nothe Fort after what he called a 'campaign of intimidation'
Teenager deliberately set fire to flat and assaulted police, jury decides
A TEENAGER deliberately set fire to her own flat and assaulted emergency workers, a jury has found.
Man sought after racially aggravated incident in Bournemouth
A man is being sought following a reported racially aggravated in Bournemouth on Friday afternoon.
Increased police patrols across Bournemouth following terror attack
Dorset Police will increase patrols across the county in the wake of a terror attack at Manchester synagogue that killed at least two people.
Staff member loses consciousness after being choked and stamped on in robbery
A man choked a member of staff before stamping on their chest during a robbery at a railway station.
Dorset MPs condemn synagogue attack and calls for protection for Jewish community
Jessica Toale has condemned the attack on a synagogue that has killed at least two people and left three others in serious condition on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar.
Body of a woman found in Christchurch after searches carried out
A BODY of a woman has been located after officers carried out enquiries and searches in Christchurch area.
Seven fire crews called to reports of blaze at Bournemouth University
More than seven fire crews were called to Bournemouth University following reports of a blaze in the area.
Rare Harvest supermoon to appear over UK in October for first time in 38 years
The full Moon in October is not only a Harvest Moon but a supermoon, meaning it will be the biggest and brightest of 2025. Here is how to spot it.
Urgent scam warning as thieves target DWP Winter Fuel Payments to pensioners
217,000 AI generated scam cases were recorded in just six months. Many are posing as the DWP, asking for personal information for Winter Fuel Payments.
Rare King Charles III £5 note sells for £2,800 - how to see if yours is valuable
A rare £5 note fetched £2,800 on eBay, and this is the small detail you should be paying attention to in order to find out if you could be sitting on a fortune
The 20p trick drivers must try that could save them £10,000 in fines
Motorists could face a £10,000 fine and three penalty points if they fail to carry out the 20p check this autumn
Warning to Harry Potter fans issued after urgent TK Maxx recall
TK Maxx has issued a warning Harry Potter and South Park fans after an urgent recall was issued from stores
Trespasser on railway blocks Bournemouth lines
A trespasser on the railway blocked lines between Bournemouth and Pokesdown.
Brockenhurst nursery rated ‘Good’ in Ofsted inspection
Highwood Nursery, located on the campus of Brockenhurst College, received a 'Good' rating in all areas following a one-day Ofsted inspection on September 3.
Harry and Meghan lead tributes as conservationist Jane Goodall dies aged 91
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have paid tribute to conservationist and chimpanzee expert Dame Jane Goodall following her death at the age of 91, describing her as “a visionary humanitarian, scientist, friend to the planet, and friend to us”.
How to reduce flood damage to your home in the South West
A trade body has shared tips to help homeowners in the South West reduce water damage risks ahead of National Flood Week.
Samaritans announces major changes to services and branches
Samaritans has announced major changes to help the charity answer more calls from people in crisis.
Aldi asks Dorset shoppers to help foodbanks over winter months
Aldi has asked Dorset shoppers to help foodbanks as the colder months approach.
Carers rating of NHS Hospital at Home service revealed
More than 80 per cent of carers rated the NHS Hospital at Home service as very good in a new report.
AFC Bournemouth raises more than £4,000 for local charity
A two-year charity partnership has raised £4,725 for Home-Start Wessex.
Care home residents take on AFC Bournemouth in walking football
"Once I was on the pitch, it felt like I was back to doing what I was used to and it was a good laugh."
NHS urges people to get flu and COVID-19 jabs this winter
Eligible people are being urged to get their flu and COVID-19 jabs this winter.
Residents invited to crucial meeting to discuss major changes
Residents are invited to the Boscombe & Pokesdown Forum's annual general meeting.
South West called to be recognised as hub for creative industries
The panel event was attended by MPs, universities, businesses and party members.
Therapeutic benefits of aquariums promoted by oceanarium
"Findings also show that watching fish can help reduce heart rate and blood pressure."
Nearly 760,000 young people yet to claim their Child Trust Fund
It takes about five minutes to submit a request to find a Child Trust Fund using the online tool and, for most, less than three weeks to hear back.
South West dairy farmers see significant financial rebound
South West dairy farmers have experienced a significant financial rebound over the past 12 months.
Business owners may be eligible for start-up grants
The business support programmes are free to access for anyone living in the Dorset Council area.
Care home staff celebrate success at annual awards event
Kate said: "I'm delighted that Newstone House did so amazingly well, with a number of finalist places.
Young people in Bournemouth set to benefit from education reforms
Young people in Bournemouth are set to benefit from education and training reforms.
Dorset swim school shortlisted for four national awards
A swim school has been shortlisted for four national awards.
Schools asked for ideas on how to shape Dorset's future
Schools across Dorset are being asked to help shape the county's future.
Care home completes Memory Walk to raise money for charity
Upton Bay Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, which is one of the UK’s largest care providers.
Formula 1
Watch Weekend Warm-Up ahead of the Singapore GP
The Formula 1 paddock reconvenes this weekend for the Singapore Grand Prix, with plenty of topics up for discussion during Thursday's media day.
Piastri reflects on 'reset' after Baku mistakes
Oscar Piastri is confident that he has “reset” and learned from his mistakes last time out in Baku as he prepares to bounce back at the Singapore Grand Prix, with the McLaren driver admitting that he is “only human”.
OFFICIAL RACE PROGRAMME - 2025 Singapore Grand Prix
Check out the digital race programme for this weekend's Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025.
Verstappen assesses title chances after back-to-back wins
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen is refusing to get carried away with talk of a championship comeback after successive F1 victories slashed his deficit to McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
FIA Thursday press conference – Singapore
The drivers face the media ahead of the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix weekend.
Hamilton on ‘overwhelming’ support since loss of Roscoe
Lewis Hamilton has spoken of the “overwhelming” amount of support he has received since the passing of his beloved dog Roscoe, with the seven-time World Champion admitting he has been moved to see “how much Roscoe touched people and meant to people”.
What does the Singapore GP ‘heat hazard’ declaration mean?
A ‘heat hazard’ has been declared by Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, for this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix. But what does it mean for the teams and the drivers at the Marina Bay Street Circuit? F1.com explains all…
All the best run and cycle routes in Singapore
Explore Singapore on foot or by bike during the Singapore Grand Prix. Find running and cycling routes for all abilities, from costal views to jungle adventures, and tips for fans visiting over the race weekend from 3 – 5 October.
The F1 ACADEMY storylines to watch out for in Singapore
F1 ACADEMY arrives in Singapore, with the Marina Bay Street Circuit hosting Round 6 of the season.
Ocon on ‘awesome’ day seeing Grosjean drive an F1 car again
Esteban Ocon has opened up on what it was like to see Romain Grosjean get back behind the wheel of an F1 car for the first time in five years, with the Frenchman admitting that he was happy to witness the “awesome” moment at a special Haas event.
Windows Central
After price change, Xbox Game Pass users are canceling subscriptions so fast that Microsoft's website is struggling to keep up — and I don't blame them
Microsoft has majorly revamped Xbox Game Pass with new tiers, new features, and a big price hike for Ultimate — and the latter has angered many fans.
11 best deals I could find at Newegg's Gametober sale — Up to $200 off the latest AMD and NVIDIA GPUs for a limited time
Newegg's Gametober sales event kicked off on October 1, and it brings serious discounts on PC components and peripherals. I combed through the full list of deals to bring you the 11 best discounts on CPUs, GPUs, and SSDs.
Microsoft 365 Premium is a new monthly subscription that combines Office and Copilot Pro — and it comes with shiny new icons
Microsoft has announced a new productivity subscription that combines Microsoft 365 Family and Copilot Pro under one $20 a month subscription dubbed Microsoft 365 Premium.
Microsoft is jacking up the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions, but STILL not delivering the one thing people would pay more to have
Microsoft is jacking up the price of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and not really delivering anything new of value. Meanwhile, the previously tested family plan still doesn't exist.
Xbox Game Pass gets pricier — so GameStop claps back with this price-freezing deal
Xbox raised Game Pass prices to $29.99 with new perks, but GameStop roasted the move and is selling codes at the old cheaper rate, giving players a chance to stack before prices rise.
The ROG Xbox Ally X and the Legion Go 2 seem to be approaching upgradability extremely differently — and it could hurt one of them in the long run
After opening a Legion Go 2, I've discovered a big difference between it and the Xbox Ally X. It seems Lenovo is clamping down on upgradability, while ASUS ROG is leaning into it.
I tested the Legion Go 2 for hours — it improves upon the original gaming handheld except in one crucial way
The Legion Go 2 offers several improvements over the original handheld that help make it the most versatile Windows handheld gaming PC to date. Our review.
What is Fortnite Crew? — Explaining the new perk included for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers
Fortnite Crew will soon be part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, but what is it, and what do you actually get with a subscription?
OpenAI introduces parental controls — one month after a teen's suicide is allegedly linked to ChatGPT
OpenAI has introduced parental controls for ChatGPT, allowing parents to link accounts with their teens and manage settings for safer AI use. Features include content filters, quiet hours, and alerts for potential self-harm after human review.
Xbox Game Pass tries to tackle evergreen games like Fortnite — but it won't work
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate's price hike and add-ons have been made with an understandable goal in mind, but it's not likely to work.
Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme vs. Apple M4: Does Qualcomm's next-gen chip give the M4 series proper competition?
Qualcomm recently announced its next-gen flagship Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme SoC, and you might be wondering how it compares to the Apple M4 series. Here's what we know so far.
Borderlands 4 on Xbox Ally X — my unscientific testing shockingly shows it MIGHT be possible to play on the latest handheld gaming PC
I don't have an Xbox Ally X yet, and even if I did, I couldn't talk about it. But I am curious if Borderlands 4 might play on it, so I tried — unscientifically — to figure it out.
Microsoft's Windows XP Crocs are here — here's how to acquire your own pair
Microsoft has launched its Windows XP Crocs via a sweepstakes that you can enter via Instagram. Here's everything you need to know.
Microsoft’s Copilot branding sparks internal doubts — but Satya Nadella believes "a billion users of each" will clear up confusion
Microsoft is doubling down on its Copilot marketing strategy to reduce confusion among users. For instance, enterprise PCs will ship with Microsoft 365 Copilot preinstalled.
$30 a month for Ultimate — I don’t think Game Pass is worth it anymore
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has jumped to $30 a month, and for the first time, the subscription doesn’t feel worth it to me. While Microsoft has added perks like Fortnite Crew, Ubisoft+ Classics, and improved cloud streaming, these extras don’t align with what I actually value.
OpenAI plans a small family of devices to reinvent human-computer interaction — but Sam Altman says "it'll take some time"
OpenAI's CEO recently revealed that the company is planning to develop a family of small AI-powered devices that will change how people interact with computers.
Laffgaff
What kind of tree appears on the flag of Lebanon?
Cedar tree.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #25.40: Fedora 43 Features, Kernel 6.17, Zorin OS 18, Retro Gaming Setup and More Linux Stuff
Gear up for more releases in October.