BBC News
Hamas response to US Gaza plan is significant - but there are key omissions
There is still a huge amount of detail to be worked through that are vital to the implementation of the US ceasefire proposal.
Synagogue attacker was on bail after rape arrest, police say
Counter terror police also say Al-Shamie may have been influenced by "extreme Islamist ideology".
Synagogue attack victims 'died saving others', say families
Tributes are being paid to Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, who were both killed in the attack.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than four years in prison
Combs apologised to his mother, children, and victims, specifically naming his two ex-girlfriends, Casandra Ventura and "Jane".
Wind and rain warnings as Storm Amy hits parts of UK
Some schools in Northern Ireland are closed, while several rail services and ferries in Scotland have been cancelled.
Serving Met police officer arrested after BBC Panorama investigation
The officer has been bailed and suspended from duty, the Met police says.
Baroness Mone-linked firm says chase our partners for the money
A spokesperson for PPE Medpro says other companies also received money for providing gowns to the government and should be pursued to get it back.
UK will leave ECHR if Tories win election, Badenoch says
The European Convention on Human Rights has become a focal point in debates around changing immigration policy.
Sales of electric cars hit record high in September
Sales of fully electric or hybrid vehicles made up more than half of all new car registrations in the UK last month.
Bonehead out of Oasis tour after cancer diagnosis
One of the band's founding members says he will be miss some upcoming shows for treatment.
Lammy met with shouts of 'shame on you' as he appears at vigil in Manchester
David Lammy was speaking to a vigil near to the scene of the synagogue attack in Manchester.
Three more arrests over synagogue attack
Counter terrorism police arrest three more people as part of the investigation into Thursday's attack.
They're making sex jokes in Saudi: Inside the controversial comedy festival
A-listers including Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr and Jack Whitehall have faced a backlash over the event.
Gisèle Pelicot returns to court after trial made her an icon - and tore her family apart
A rift has emerged between Gisèle Pelicot - the victim at the centre of the largest rape trial in French history - and her eldest children
Fatal attack revives debate over controversial shark nets in Australia
The use of controversial shark nets was about to be scaled back in Sydney when a surfer was killed.
'Mourners vent their anger at Lammy' and 'PM's warning on protests'
The emerging details of the Manchester synagogue attack continue to dominate the papers' front pages.
Money paid but no ship: The around-the-world cruise that is yet to set sail
The BBC has been speaking to retirees who want the firm selling the cruise to stop advertising and refund their deposits.
We need hospitals more than football stadiums, say Morocco's young protesters
Morocco will soon have the world's largest football stadium but this has angered many young people who want better services.
He reads, buys flowers and plays the ukulele. A dream man or is it all a performance?
Competitors with tote bags full of sanitary pads and feminist literature faced off in central London.
Scientists grow mini human brains to power computers
BBC News goes inside the lab powering computers with 'mini brains' grown from human cells.
'We put out fires for decades, now we want our pension'
Retained firefighters in Leicestershire say they are still waiting for the pensions they fought for.
Detectives haunted by case of toddler murdered by grandparents
Investigators in the murder of two-year-old Ethan Ives-Griffiths say the brutality stays with them.
Teenage girls detained for killing man in street
Three girls are detained for the manslaughter of Fredi Rivero, who was set upon in an Islington street.
Keeping Up Appearances star Patricia Routledge dies at 96
She also starred in Alan Bennett's TV monologues and played the BBC's amateur sleuth Hetty Wainthropp.
Tax wealthiest to end rip-off Britain, new Green leader tells conference
Zack Polanski sets out a new direction for the Green Party in his first conference speech as leader.
Brewdog announces job cuts after posting £37m loss
It is the fifth year running that the firm, headquartered in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, has posted pre-tax losses.
Police make 335 arrests at pro-Palestinian protest in London
Demonstrations went ahead despite calls from politicians and police leaders for the protests to be postponed in wake of the Manchester synagogue attack.
Shock in Gaza as Trump appears to welcome Hamas response to US peace plan
Hamas agreed to release the hostages and to the idea of handing over governing Gaza to Palestinian technocrats, but did not give a clear response to many other elements.
The battle is on for the Conservatives to show they matter
As the party's annual conference begins, there are reasons for the current leadership to be gloomy, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Teen jailed in Dubai dies after London police chase
Marcus Fakana, who was jailed for having sex with a 17-year-old girl, dies after a pursuit in Tottenham.
Hundreds of extra police on streets after synagogue attack
Other forces are boosting Greater Manchester Police numbers following Thursday's synagogue attack.
Watch: Old Trafford's minute's silence for victims
Two people died and three people were injured in the attack at a synagogue on Thursday.
Is Taylor Swift's new song Actually Romantic a Charli XCX diss track?
Fans are convinced the pop star's song Actually Romantic is a response to a Charli XCX track.
Harrods sets aside more than £60m for abuse compensation
The Met Police says 146 people have come forward to report a crime in their investigation into the decease ex-owner of the luxury department store.
At least 30 injured in Russian strike on railway station, Zelensky says
Preliminary reports indicate that train staff and passengers were at the site of the strike, he says.
UK will leave ECHR if Tories win election, Badenoch says
The European Convention on Human Rights has become a focal point in debates around changing immigration policy.
Lola Young in legal dispute with Messy producer
The chart-topping singer takes legal action against one of the producers of her hit single Messy.
UK ticket-holder wins £26m Euromillions jackpot
It is the third time someone from the UK has won the prize this year, but it remains unclaimed.
Rail firm fined £1m over train passenger's death
Bethan Roper was killed in 2018 when she leaned out of a droplight window on a moving train.
Bournemouth Echo
Injuries and windows damaged in late-night 'disturbance' at pub
A man has been arrested following a 'disturbance' at The Broadway in Bournemouth.
'Upset and heartbroken'- Thieves smash their way into new café
Owners of a newly opened café in Kinson say they are “upset” and “heartbroken” after thieves smashed through locked doors, stole cash and food, and caused extensive damage.
Motorists urged to plan ahead of ten week road closure
Motorists are being urged to plan ahead as gas works are due to shut Horton Road for ten weeks.
'Comfort food with no limits': Restaurant launches bottomless lasagne
Bournemouth restaurant, Old Harry Rocks, will be offering bottomless lasagne every Wednesday.
In The Dock: Man stole £200 of DVDs from HMV
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
'Significant aggravating factors' led to David Haw's death, says investigator
An investigator for the Coastguard said “it wasn’t a simple mistake” that led to the death of a man in Poole Harbour three years ago.
“I am left only to believe that the outcome of this consultation was predetermined”
Bournemouth West MP has written to council leader Millie Earl objecting to the establishment of town councils.
REVIEW: Deli transporting customers to heart of Italy with mouth-watering paninis
A deli is transporting customers to the heart of Italy with some of the best paninis I have ever eaten.
Man sacrifices place in global flotilla to Gaza after ship's engine failure
An activist from Poole who took part in a flotilla to Gaza has returned home after an attack.
Meet the team behind the art and framing shop that's been open for more than 50 years
The shop has been running on Christchurch Road in Boscombe since 1970, thanks to the ongoing support of customers travelling from locally and afar.
Man caught with nearly 500 indecent images of children
A MAN was caught with nearly 500 indecent images of children, a court heard.
Care home worker becomes first corporate member of Rotary Club
Wimborne Rotary Club has welcomed its first corporate member.
Tops Day Nurseries Muscliff children take part in beach clean
Tops Day Nurseries Muscliff joined the Great British Beach Clean 2025, teaching children about environmental responsibility and protecting UK beaches and wildlife.
Calls for car parking fee income to be reinvested in the New Forest
The New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) has requested that all income from Forestry England's proposed car parking charges be reinvested in the park.
Kraftwerk to perform in Bournemouth as part of UK 3-D concert tour
Their compositions, which use synthetic voices and computerised rhythms, have shaped electronic music for the past 50 years.
Free support available to carers at upcoming event
The event will feature an activities room where loved ones can enjoy refreshments while carers explore the range of resources and services available.
Science lab on wheels visiting Gillingham to inspire young students
An interactive mobile science lab is set to visit Gillingham to inspire young students.
Bournemouth town centre attracts over ten million trips
More than ten million trips were made to Bournemouth town centre during the summer months.
Five Dorset employees celebrate 25 years of service
Five Dorset employees have celebrated 25 years of service at Hendy Group.
Museum appeals for financial help to protect 'living' piece of history
Dorset Museum and Art Gallery has launched a £3,500 appeal to repair the historic 1901 Hayden Princess traction engine, a much-loved steam vehicle.
New Forest residents to benefit from new broadband programme
A new programme has been launched to help New Forest residents make the most of ultrafast broadband.
Hospital celebrates ten years of its cardiology department
Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital has celebrated ten years of its cardiology department.
Council Tax warning as millions miss out on £1,500 they don't know to apply for
Millions of people across the UK could be missing out on council tax discounts that could save them more than £1,500 a year, on average.
New chair of trustees appointed at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care in Dorset appoints Cecilia Bufton as chair of trustees and Gareth Sherwood as trustee.
Walk in memory of 18-year-old raises more than £9,000
Charity walk in New Forest raises more than £9,800 for Batten Disease in memory of Annabelle Hover, providing specialist equipment and funding research.
Founder of Dorset PR agency receives top industry recognition
The CIPR awards Fellowships to members for outstanding contributions to the CIPR and the public relations profession.
Men's comedy night hopes to inspire bowel cancer screening
Men’s Night Out in Bournemouth uses comedy and health talks to boost bowel cancer screening uptake among men aged 50–74.
Musician to perform using instruments made entirely from ice
A musician is set to perform using frozen instruments.
Royal Shakespeare Company production coming to Lighthouse
Kara Tointon stars in Laura Wade’s new adaptation of "The Constant Wife" by the Royal Shakespeare Company, opening at Poole’s Lighthouse 27 April–2 May.
The Ivy has created a dessert version of its shepherd's pie
The Ivy has created a dessert version of its shepherd's pie.
Award-winning musical with standing ovations returns to Poole
Award-winning musical Blood Brothers returns to Lighthouse Poole 7–11 October. Starring Vivienne Carlyle.
Charity set to showcase works of interns in upcoming exhibition
SAMEE charity hosts "Many Hands, Many Visions" exhibition in Poole's Lighthouse, showcasing interns’ art and fashion.
John Lewis, Primark and B&M recalls as shoppers told 'stop using immediately'
Shoppers at TK Maxx, John Lewis, Primark, B&M and Amazon have been warned to stop using some products sold at the stores because of potential health risks
Team of staff tackle beach clean-up as part of national campaign
A team of locally-based staff helped clean up a beach as part of a national campaign.
'Stranger Things' meets 'The Woman in Black' in shock horror production
FirstPort staff joined the Marine Conservation Society’s Great British Beach Clean at Highcliffe Beach, helping tackle litter and protect marine life.
UK drivers issued £5,000 fine warning ahead of Storm Amy and unsettled weather
With Storm Amy around the corner, and more unsettled weather expected in the coming weeks, drivers have been alerted to the little-known rule
Lights, camera, Dorset: How the county became a go-to location for Hollywood and TV
NUMEROUS films and television series have used Dorset's dramatic coastlines, historic towns, and rugged countryside as a backdrop for both modern and period productions.
Power cut leaves 263 properties without power and forces country park to close
Power cuts have forced Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood to close amid Storm Amy. SSE is restoring power to more than 200 homes
Party leader warns of authoritarian ‘alarm bells’ in Bournemouth speech
THE LEADER of the Green Party warned of authoritarian ‘alarm bells’ as he praised immigration and pledged to tax the wealthy, during his speech in Bournemouth.
Popular Mexican restaurant to shut bar ahead of ‘big move’
A POPULAR Mexican restaurant will be shutting its original bar ahead of its ‘big move’ to a new venue.
LIVE: Storm Amy slams Dorset with 60mph winds as warnings issued
STORM Amy has slammed Dorset with 60mph winds as a weather warning has been issued.
BCP 'stands strong' with Jewish community after synagogue attack
A councillor has said the BCP Council "stands with" the area's Jewish community in the aftermath of a terrorist attack in Manchester that killed two people.
Hundreds of demonstrators form 'red line for Gaza' across Bournemouth beach
PROTESTORS formed a ‘red line for Gaza’ across Bournemouth beach as demonstrations took place across the country.
PICTURES: Colourful Diwali celebration takes place in Poole
COLOURFUL Diwali celebrations lit up Poole's dolphin shopping centre this weekend.
Formula 1
Can McLaren keep their rivals at bay in Singapore?
It wasn't the smoothest of days for Formula 1's 10 teams in Singapore as a disrupted second practice – which is the only practice session to take place at night and thus the only representative running drivers will get before Qualifying – meant very few long runs were completed, while multiple drivers had to abort their soft-tyre runs because of stoppages or yellow flags. That makes it's very tricky to work out a pecking order – but there are a few trends that emerged...
Russell takes his first Singapore pole in a new track record
George Russell claimed pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, denying Max Verstappen top spot while title rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris will start third and fifth respectively. Here are the best facts and stats from the Marina Bay Street Circuit…
Williams duo disqualified from Singapore Qualifying
Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz have both been disqualified from Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix due to technical breaches on their Williams cars.
Leclerc struggling with ‘unbelievably difficult’ car in Singapore
Charles Leclerc was left “very disappointed” by his P7 in Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, with the Monegasque stating that his car has been “unbelievably difficult” to drive through the weekend so far.
Russell admits shock after securing Singapore pole
Mercedes' George Russell admits "I don't know what we've done to find this performance" having taken pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Ride onboard as Russell surges to first Singapore pole
George Russell set two laps good enough for pole position and will start at the very front for the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday.
Verstappen feels traffic ‘cost me a shot at pole’ in Singapore
Max Verstappen shared mixed feelings after finishing second fastest in Saturday’s Qualifying session for the Singapore Grand Prix, believing that traffic cost him a chance of snatching pole position.
Piastri ‘surprised’ by Mercedes' pole in Singapore
Oscar Piastri admitted that he was surprised to see the Mercedes of George Russell outpace McLaren to take pole position in Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix, with the Australian having to settle for third while team mate Lando Norris was fifth on a day where he said the squad “weren’t quick enough”.
Relive Qualifying as Russell denies Verstappen pole
George Russell claimed pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, denying Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri top spot under the floodlights.
Russell charges to Singapore GP pole over Verstappen
George Russell posted a couple of stunning Q3 laps to claim pole position for the Singapore Grand Prix, eclipsing Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri in another pulsating Qualifying session at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
AS IT HAPPENED: Russell takes pole in Singapore
Live coverage of the Formula 1 Qualifying session for the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix.
MS Dynamics
Introducing the Brazilian Tax Reform Solution in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance
Brazil’s sweeping tax reform is reshaping indirect taxation and creating new compliance demands for companies of all sizes. To help organizations prepare, Microsoft is introducing the Brazilian Tax Reform solution in Dynamics 365 Finance Globalization—a flexible, transparent, and compliance-ready approach designed to support modern enterprises.
The post Introducing the Brazilian Tax Reform Solution in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Reinventing business process with AI: Agents in record to report
Microsoft AI agents streamline Record to Report (R2R), reduce manual effort, and empower finance teams to focus on strategy and insights.
The post Reinventing business process with AI: Agents in record to report appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Simplifying License Management for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations: Improved User License Validation
Microsoft is updating the timeline for in-app notifications and per-user license validation to give customers more time to prepare. To enable a smoother and more predictable experience, license validation will follow a staged rollout aligned with customer’s contract renewal or anniversary date. In parallel, we are introducing additional tools and reporting capabilities to increase transparency and improve the overall experience for customers managing their licensing footprint.
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Simplifying License Management for Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations: Improved User License Validation
In-product notifications and user subscription license (USL) validation has been amended for customers in FY25 Q4, FY26 Q1 renewals.
Microsoft is providing customers with active renewals of Dynamics 365 finance and operations apps in FY25 Q4 or FY26 Q1 (present date until 9/30/2025) with a 12-month grace period from their renewal date before in product notification(s) and per-user subscription license (USL) assignment validation(s) will occur.
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Windows Central
Report: Microsoft gave up $300 million in Call of Duty sales as a result of Game Pass
How much is the true cost of Game Pass when Call of Duty is involved?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has a special multiplayer Dark Ops Calling Card in the beta — here's how to get it
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta has a few surprises up its sleeve, not least a Dark Ops Calling Card reward which has been found. If you have the time, it's not too difficult to get.
The Battlefield 6 release date and launch times are imminent, and I'm chomping at the bit — here's exactly when you can play EA's latest FPS installment
At long last, the long-awaited Battlefield 6 is finally coming out soon — and thanks to an official reveal from EA, we now know its exact release dates and launch times.
Backbone gaming controllers launch in trendy pink and purple exclusively at Target
Backbone is partnering with Target to launch two exclusive controller variants inspired by cozy gaming. The Backbone Pro is getting a Pink Edition priced at $169.99, while the Backbone One is getting a Purple Edition for $99.99. Both models offer the same features as the standard versions but with fresh new colors, and they’ll be available exclusively at Target online starting October 5, 2025, and in stores from October 6, 2025.
Did Microsoft admit that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate was simply too good to be true? — Some thoughts on the "why."
The big news of the week was Xbox Game Pass' pricing structure, which caught a whopping 50% price increase on the highest tier. Why did this happen, and what will the future look like? Let's analyse and speculate.
Xbox Cloud Gaming 'free tier' reportedly on the way — with ads and a limited selection of games
Players that don't subscribe to Xbox Game Pass may soon be able to try Xbox Cloud through an ad-supported tier.
You NEED a Raygun in the Black Ops 7 Zombies beta — here's how to get one, potentially for free!
If you want to reach round 50 in the Black Ops 7 Zombies beta, then you're going to ideally need a Raygun. There are two ways to get one, both of which involve an amount of luck.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — List of bugs and known issues in the beta
The beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is here, bringing with it some bugs that players are reporting encountering. We're rounding them all up in this list.
Game Over Xbox Game Pass — the one-size-fits-all plan has destroyed what made it great
Will my own cancellation, a quiet, aching goodbye to the service that once felt like home, even matter to the margin-injected company?
Windows 10's End of Life is just 10 days away — you must take action NOW or risk your PC's security
Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, meaning users still using the platform will be left without security updates going forward unless they take action to ensure their PC's security. Here's what you need to know
Laffgaff
What was the United States’ first national monument?
Devils Tower in Wyoming.
Transparent Steering Wheel
I was going to buy a transparent steering wheel. Someone told me to steer clear.