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Giuffre thought she might 'die a sex slave' at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals
The BBC obtained a copy of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir ahead of its publication on Tuesday.
Chancellor says Brexit deal caused long-term damage to economy
Rachel Reeves made the comments about the 2020 deal at a key meeting of the world's leading finance ministers and central bankers.
New V-level courses to be brought in for students after GCSEs
Ministers say new vocational courses will simplify the "confusing" options students have after GCSEs.
Two dead after cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea
The Emirates flight hit a vehicle on the ground as it landed at the international airport.
From Hollywood to horticulture: Cate Blanchett on a mission to save seeds
The Hollywood actor teams up with Kew’s Millenium Seed Bank as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Housing secretary says 'job on the line' over 1.5m housing target
Housing secretary tells BBC Panorama widespread scepticism will make hitting target "all the sweeter".
Inquiry to investigate Leeds NHS maternity failings
More than 70 families have described traumatic care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals maternity units.
Everything we know about the Louvre jewellery heist
The world-famous museum in Paris was closed on Sunday after a masked gang raided one of its galleries.
UK military to get powers to shoot down drones near bases
Plans to allow troops to take faster action come after sightings at four airbases last year.
The two words you need to help you push back at work
Ambition and work ethic help us succeed, but how can we stop drive damaging our health?
Bereaved families call for inquiry into government response to suicide websites
Campaigners say at least 133 people have died in the UK after being exposed to a toxic substance promoted by online forums.
Stolen treasures, a crown dropped as thieves fled - and serious questions for Louvre security
The most spectacular Louvre robbery since the Mona Lisa in 1911 proves the vulnerability of French museums, writes Hugh Schofield.
'Andy sweats over police probe' and 'ceasefire in peril'
A Met investigation into Prince Andrew and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire dominate Monday's front pages.
China will soon have a new Five Year Plan. Here's how they have changed the world so far
Beijing's leaders are deciding on a blueprint that sets China's economic goals for the next decade.
These confederate statues caused nationwide protests. Melted down, they're now art pieces
The 18 decommissioned Confederate monuments have been deconstructed and displayed to make a statement on the horrors of slavery.
India sparkles as millions celebrate Diwali festival
Known as the festival of lights, Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil.
Bankers on edge, a gilded cash room and US blaming China - my week with global finance elite
After five days talking to ministers, bankers and trade negotiators at the IMF, the BBC's Faisal Islam assesses the global outlook.
MoD probes claims Russian hackers stole files on bases
The files, including details of RAF and Royal Navy bases, were reportedly published on the dark web.
Inquiry to investigate Leeds NHS maternity failings
More than 70 families have described traumatic care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals maternity units.
World of cricket's farewell to umpire Dickie Bird
The funeral at St Mary's Church in Barnsley was attended by Yorkshire cricketers and local fans.
After 'No Kings' protests, where does Democratic resistance go next?
Millions of Americans joined anti-Trump protests, but Democrats are less popular than the president and divided over how to fight back.
How BBC secret filming exposed a £28m timeshare fraud
Nine years after the BBC exposed Sell My Timeshare's wrongdoing, 14 people have been convicted over a £28m fraud.
What has caused the outage at more than 1,000 companies?
The outage at Amazon services has impacted over 1,000 companies and affected millions of internet users.
Met Police says it will no longer investigate non-crime hate incidents
The move comes as an investigation into Graham Linehan is dropped, after his arrest at Heathrow Airport.
'It's out of this world': Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
Pizza Hut to close 68 UK restaurants with the loss of 1,210 jobs
The move will lead to more than 1,200 redundancies, but 64 other restaurants will be saved.
Prince Andrew scrutiny continues despite giving up titles
Prince Andrew faces more scrutiny as the posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre makes more claims.
Japan allows over-the-counter 'morning after' pill for first time
Women will be able to get the pill without prescription, but a pharmacist will still need to be present.
Penguin and Club bars can no longer be called chocolate
The rising cost of cocoa has led to the manufacturers changing their recipe.
Watch: BBC shows the steps jewel thieves took to break in through Louvre window
The BBC's Hugh Schofield is outside the museum in Paris where the "extraordinary, daring and brazen" robbery took place.
What we learned from Virginia Giuffre's memoir
The 367-page-long book contains detailed accounts of Giuffre's encounters with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew.
Their £150,000 eco house comes with a challenge - live green or it will be torn down
Abigail and Marcus Beck built their home under Wales' unique One Planet Development policy.
What Harper Lee's lost short stories reveal about the To Kill A Mockingbird author
The family of the author, known for To Kill A Mockingbird, say newly found stories reveal her brilliance.
The two words you need to help you push back at work
Ambition and work ethic help us succeed, but how can we stop drive damaging our health?
Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK
The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.
'We have failed' says minister as France reels from Louvre heist
A hunt is under way to find the four thieves before the jewels - which once belonged to French royals - vanish for good.
Deadly Gaza flare-up tests Israel-Hamas ceasefire
The deadliest day of attacks since the truce took effect on 10 October raises questions as to whether it will last.
New V-level courses to be brought in for students after GCSEs
Ministers say new vocational courses will simplify the "confusing" options students have after GCSEs.
Zelensky ready to join Trump-Putin talks after 'frank' White House meeting
The US and Russian presidents announced on Thursday that they planned to meet in Budapest.
Son of ex-England footballer Stuart Pearce dies in tractor crash
Harley Pearce died after his tractor crashed in Gloucestershire last week.
Bournemouth Echo
Three-week road closure to bring major bus route changes
BUS passengers can expect major changes to routes in the wake of a three week dual carriageway closure.
Pharmacy staff 'haven't been paid in months' and left struggling to pay rent
Across the country, several Jhoots chemist branches have been shutting down, or remaining open without a pharmacist.
The Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood set to host grand opening for café
THE Great British Bake Off star, Paul Hollywood, is set to host a grand opening for a café in Westbourne.
Man who burgled home of elderly couple jailed
A man who entered and burgled the home of an elderly couple in Bournemouth has been jailed.
Club ‘heartbroken’ over social media rumours and complaint
Volunteers who run Corfe Mullen Royal British Legion say they are feeling ‘heartbroken’ because of unfounded social media rumours and a neighbour complaint which has led to a review of the club’s drinks licence.
Hundreds of pounds raised for skate park improvements
A fundraiser has raised hundreds of pounds for Kings Park Skate Park.
'I still believe where we live is a good place': Residents draft plan to improve town
Residents from Bournemouth gathered together at the supposed penultimate citizen's panel meeting to draft a plan to improve the town centre.
Homes left without power following unplanned outage
Several homes have been left without electricity following an unplanned power cut in Poole.
Outages at Halifax, Lloyds, HMRC and more reported after AWS disruption
Disruption affecting Amazon Web Services has led to a spike in reported outages across a wide range of internet services including for HMRC, Zoom and more
Calls for tougher action on drug drivers as cases double over two years
There are calls for tougher action to tackle drug drivers from Dorset's Police and Crime Commissioner as cases rise across the county
Pizza Hut falls into administration with 68 restaurants at risk
Pizza Hut's UK restaurants have gone into administration, with hundreds of jobs at 68 eat-in locations at risk across the country.
Warnings issued as rainfall floods main roads
Roads are beginning to flood across west Dorset as a result of heavy rainfall
New brewery submits licence bid for music and selling alcohol
A new brewery in Poole has submitted a premise licence application detailing timings for playing music and selling alcohol.
Hunt for two women after cyclist bitten by dog
A cyclist was reportedly bitten by a dog walked by two women in Poole last month.
Major drug dealer jailed after fleeing abroad during Dorset drug investigation
A drug dealer who was involved in a major operation to supply drugs in Dorset has handed a seven year jail sentence after he fled the country eight years ago.
Overnight road closure to resume this evening along major route
Overnight road closures resume along the A35 this evening, October 20.
Flower and gift shop described as 'new burst of beauty' opens in Ashley Cross
A flower and gift shop described as a 'new burst of beauty' has opened in Ashley Cross.
Beyond the town centre - the importance of our local high streets
This weekend I hosted the fourth session of the Bournemouth Town Centre Citizens’ Panel – designed to give residents a bigger voice in the future of the town centre.
Cafe of the Year 2025: the shortlist and how to vote
Your nominations for the Bournemouth Echo Café of the Year are in and now is the time to vote for your winner.
The political balance of BCP Council after defections and by-election
The political balance of BCP Council has been updated due to changes in political parties caused by four defection and a by election taking place in the last few months.
Club wants to remove conditions and add ones to 'protection of children from harm'
Pokesdown & Southbourne Ex-Servicemens Club has applied to replace conditions which support the protection of children from harm.
UK households urged to put this one item behind radiator to save on energy bills
A radiator can heat your home up more efficiently and save money on energy bills if this item is placed behind it, energy experts have revealed.
Users report HMRC website down as they are unable to check accounts and make payment
HMRC users have complained that the platform is down this morning and they are unable to access their accounts.
When the clocks go back this week in the UK and why
Each year the clocks are moved back in autumn and moved forward again in spring - this is when to change your clocks later this week
Is Ring doorbell down? Users reporting outage on app and website
Ring doorbell users have reported an outage with the app and website with more than 4,000 issues reported on DownDetector.
Is Snapchat down? Users report issues with social media site
Users of Snapchat have reported issues with the app today (Monday, October 20) as numerous websites experienced problems
Urgent scam warning as millions already stung, say Citizens Advice
More than seven million UK adults have been hit by a scam in the past year, with 20% of them significantly affected, Citizens Advice has found.
Warning to UK drivers over common mistake leading to millions of hefty fines
More than one million fines were dished out for parking on yellow lines illegally last year. Here is all to know about them and their restrictions.
M&S is giving millions of customers a special bonus this week - how to claim
Millions of M&S customers have been given special ‘thank you’ offers and deals to mark the 10th anniversary of the Sparks loyalty scheme.
Suspected stolen power tools seized in Bournemouth
Dorset Police have recovered stolen power tools and items after thieves attempted to sell them to a shop in Bournemouth last week.
RECAP: Flooding at Fleetsbridge after heavy rain - updates
There are reports of flooding near Fleetsbridge Roundabout
Wife of fraudster avoids jail after scam that financed £2.4m New Forest home
The wife of a fraudster who defrauded £28 million in a holiday investment scam and bought a house valued at £2.4 million in the New Forest has avoided jail time
Dorset law firm receives new accolades in prestigious guide
Dorset law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors ranked in Chambers UK Legal Guide 2026 for family, litigation, corporate/M&A, with five lawyers individually recognised.
One in 10 people in South West scammed in past year
An elderly woman stands indoors, looking thoughtfully out of a window with a hand resting on the frame, dressed in a grey patterned top
BCP green bin collection price rises 50 per cent in six years
The cost of garden waste collection services in BCP is set to increase in 2026.
Rail passengers face several days of disruption next month
Rail passengers will face several days of disruption next month.
Pets pose for fun photoshoot to help raise hundreds for charity
A paw-fect photo shoot took place to help raise hundreds of pounds for charity.
Bournemouth hotel to host 'one of UK’s longest-running jive weekends'
A Bournemouth hotel will host what is being billed as one of the UK’s longest-running jive weekends.
Care home resident takes trip down memory lane in visit to home town
A care home resident was treated to a trip down memory lane after returning to the shop she used to run with her husband.
'Twin Sails Bridge is just a huge piece of modern art'
I was surprised to read in Friday's Echo that repairs to the Twins Sails bridge will probably start in December, because I had forgotten that this is actually supposed to be a working bridge!
Classical music star set to wow crowds in Bournemouth next month
Revered singer Russell Watson will be performing at the Bournemouth Pavilion next month as a part of his 2025 UK autumn tour.
'This recognition means everything': Beauty therapist ranks top ten in UK
A beauty therapist based in West Moors recently ranked in the top ten for the UK in national hair and beauty awards.
Step into Christmas with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Get in the Christmas spirit with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra this December with a series of festive concerts.
World-famous military band to perform Christmas concert in Bournemouth
The world-famous Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines return to Bournemouth for a military music Christmas spectacular.
Woman 'blown away' by response after launching group to tackle loneliness
A woman has launched a community group after sharing her post-university loneliness struggle online.
Funeral home to hold special event to mark reopening of chapel
A Southbourne funeral home will hold a special ceremony this week to mark the reopening of its chapel.
Free entry to the Oceanarium for kids in Halloween costume
Youngsters can enjoy free entry to Bournemouth Oceanarium during half term when they don their best Halloween outfit.
Public urged to 'remain vigilant' to deter 'opportunist' thieves
Members of the public are being urged to 'remain vigilant' in a bid to reduce theft from vehicles.
Folk trio 'like no other' set to return to Swanage this Christmas
A folk trio will be returning to Swanage as part of their Christmas concert tour.
Is Lloyds Bank down? Customers report issues with website and mobile banking
Lloyds Bank customers have reported issues with the website and mobile app.
Formula 1
All the key moments from the United States GP
The Circuit of The Americas delivered another spectacular event as Max Verstappen closed even further on the Drivers' Championship leader Oscar Piastri.
Sainz handed five-place grid penalty after US GP
Carlos Sainz has been hit with a five-place grid penalty for the upcoming Mexico City Grand Prix after being deemed at fault in a collision with Kimi Antonelli during Sunday’s race in Austin.
FIA post-race press conference – United States
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 2. Lando Norris (McLaren), 3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
Leclerc happy with US GP podium after ‘risky’ strategy
Charles Leclerc was delighted to claim a podium at the United States Grand Prix amid a “tough second part of the year”, with the Monegasque happy that a “risky” strategy to start on the soft tyres paid off.
Piastri determined to find answers as points lead shrinks
Oscar Piastri's Drivers' Championship lead took a hit at the United States Grand Prix as he finished fifth on Sunday, and lost a total of 23 points to Max Verstappen across the weekend in Texas.
A super seventh US win sees Verstappen cut title deficit
The United States Grand Prix produced not only a memorable race, but also a treasure trove of top trivia to dive into.
Norris admits ‘we did everything we could’ in US GP
Lando Norris was content with second place in the United States Grand Prix, the McLaren driver admitting that there was “not a lot more we could have done” on a day where he won out in a “tough” battle with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc.
Watch US GP highlights as Verstappen dominates in Austin
Max Verstappen dominated the United States Grand Prix, taking a lights-to-flag victory to significantly close the gap in the Drivers' Standings.
Verstappen declares ‘the chance is there’ for fifth title
Max Verstappen's dominant display over the United States Grand Prix weekend has closed the points gap to Drivers' Championship leader Oscar Piastri even further.
Leclerc takes your vote with Texas podium for Ferrari
He may not be in contention for race wins of late, but you just can't keep this man off the F1 rostrum...
Listen to our United States GP review
The F1 Nation team look back on all the biggest news and topics from the United States Grand Prix weekend at the Circuit of The Americas.
Drivers’ Championship is ‘in our hands’ – Stella
Andrea Stella was defiant in the wake of the United States Grand Prix, maintaining that the outcome of the Drivers’ Championship in 2025 remains in McLaren’s hands despite Max Verstappen’s resurgence in form.
6 Winners and 5 Losers from Austin
Lawrence Barretto picks his winners and losers from an eventful Sprint weekend at the Circuit of The Americas.
Off-track moments you may have missed at the US Grand Prix
From drivers playing dress up and race weekend workouts to stars roaming the paddock, discover the top off-track moments of the 2025 Formula 1 US Grand Prix
Alpine ‘disappointed’ after Colapinto defied team orders in US GP
Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen admitted the team were "disappointed" by Franco Colapinto ignoring a team order to remain behind team mate Pierre Gasly in the closing stages of the United States Grand Prix.
Russell highlights moment that cost him in Austin
George Russell was left to rue fine margins in Qualifying and a tricky opening lap at the United States Grand Prix after crossing the line back in sixth position – more than half a minute behind winner Max Verstappen.
Bearman and Tsunoda at odds over US GP clash
Ollie Bearman has not held back in his criticism of Yuki Tsunoda at the United States Grand Prix, after a close call between the pair on Sunday.
Watching Verstappen is ‘history in the making’ – Mekies
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies was full of praise for Max Verstappen after his dominant victory at the United States Grand Prix, believing we are witnessing "history in the making" as he chases a fifth straight Drivers' Championship title.
Hamilton ‘finally’ feeling on top of his Ferrari after US GP
Lewis Hamilton expressed relief after a strong weekend at the United States Grand Prix left him feeling that he has “finally” made a much-needed breakthrough with Ferrari.
Could Norris have fought Verstappen for US GP victory?
Max Verstappen’s United States Grand Prix win was resounding, but Lando Norris showed that with a slightly different set of circumstances he could have been fighting the Red Bull driver for that victory.
Windows Central
Meta is killing Messenger on Windows — These secure messaging apps are a perfect replacement on PC
Meta has announced that it will be deprecating its Messenger apps on Windows and macOS on December 15. Here's how to ensure you don't lose your chat history, as well as three great alternatives for your Windows PC.
This $749 laptop is our personal safe bet for work, school, and everything in between that we swear by
Users looking for a mid-range laptop to help get through their day-to-day workflows are in luck, as the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is having a 29% bargain at Best Buy.
Microsoft highlights all the new features that have shipped on Windows 11 in 2025 — and promises more to come
2025 has been quite a busy year for Windows 11, with the OS receiving new features on an almost monthly basis. Now, Microsoft has published a handy recap of everything that has shipped so far.
Massive AWS outage takes games offline — Fortnite, Roblox, PlayStation and Epic Games affected
A major outage at Amazon Web Services has triggered global disruption across the internet, taking down online features for popular games including Fortnite, Roblox, Pokémon GO, and PlayStation Network.
A scream-worthy comeback — Silent Hill 2 remake passes 2.5M as series hits 10M
Silent Hill is officially back, with the Silent Hill 2 Remake passing 2.5 million sales and pushing the franchise beyond 10 million. After a decade of silence, Konami’s horror series is gaining real momentum again with new projects in development and a growing audience.
Xbox Series S earns big praise — Battlefield 6 runs shockingly well on the tiny console
Digital Foundry’s latest breakdown highlights how Battlefield 6 delivers strong performance across all platforms, with the Xbox Series S standing out for its smooth 60fps gameplay despite visual cutbacks.
Is Reddit down? AWS outages are mitigating, but the social media giant is still half-busted
Amazon Web Services (AWS) server outages have affected a significant chunk of the Internet, including ongoing problems for Reddit.
Microsoft triples down on Xbox hardware commitment, while also teasing first-party gaming handhelds — will it actually happen?
Rumors of Xbox's first-imposed demise have been greatly exaggerated, after Xbox president took to Variety to reiterate the firm's commitment to gaming hardware.
AWS outages takes most of the internet with it — Zoom, Slack, and even Fortnite go down
Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosts several of the web's most popular platforms, as "significant error rates" takes them offline.
Laffgaff
What is the only South American country with English as its official language?
Guyana.
Restaurant Booking
I phoned a restaurant and asked for a table for two. The guy who answered said I had the wrong number so asked for a table for four instead.
Itsfoss
I Used This Open Source Library to Integrate OpenAI, Claude, Gemini to Websites Without API Keys
This underrated open source JavaScript library lets you integrate popular commercial LLMs without needing their paid API. You can test it out within minutes on your Linux system with this tutorial.