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Virginia Giuffre would see Prince Andrew giving up titles as a victory, co-author tells BBC
The ghostwriter of Giuffre's posthumous memoir says the prince's "life is being eroded because of his past behaviour".
Palace likely to face questions about what it knew in scandal
Will there be pressure on the Palace to reveal any information they hold on Prince Andrew and Epstein?
Thousands of criminals could be released early under government sentencing reform, Tories say
Conservatives have tabled an amendment to the sentencing bill to make sure serious offenders stay locked up for longer.
Hamas is a pale shadow of what it was - but it could yet reinvent itself
After governing with an iron rod for so many years, is Hamas really prepared to relinquish control in Gaza?
Two abuse survivors resign from grooming gang panel
Fiona Goddard and Ellie-Ann Reynolds quit the panel overseeing the national grooming gang inquiry.
Trump tears down part of White House to make way for ballroom
Crews tore down a massive covered entryway and windows in the East Wing to make way for Trump's new event space.
Amazon outage 'resolved' as Snapchat and banks among sites impacted
Platform outage checker Downdetector said the issues have impacted more than 1,000 different businesses.
Europe 'ready to deploy' troops to Ukraine if ceasefire secured, Healey says
John Healey says "we will be ready" if Trump is able to secure a deal with Putin in Hungary in the coming weeks.
Prince Andrew's BBC Newsnight interview is back in the spotlight - watch key moments
The prince was interviewed in 2019 about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein by BBC Newsnight's Emily Maitlis.
The Papers: 'What did the palace know?' and 'web giant glitch'
Prince Andrew continues to dominate the papers alongside a tech outage that rippled around the world.
Nasa's first female space commander: I didn't want people to say 'the woman made a mistake'
The BBC speaks to astronaut Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command a spacecraft.
Can France retrieve its priceless crown jewels - or is it too late?
Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.
Friendly Albanese-Trump meeting masks Australia's creeping doubts about US
The talks in Washington were a win for Australia, but at home many are nervous about the relationship.
Nicholas Rossi: US fugitive who fled to Scotland sentenced for rape
Rossi, who claimed to be the victim of mistaken identity, was jailed for at least five years in Utah.
The public deserves better, says Met Police's new phone theft lead
The Met Police says its revised strategy targets organised crime links to phone thefts in London.
University tuition fees in England to rise with inflation every year from 2026
Bridget Phillipson confirmed the plans for the next two years, with fees to increase automatically after that.
Penguin and Club bars can no longer be called chocolate
The rising cost of cocoa has led to the manufacturers changing their recipe.
Lisbon funicular crash initial report reveals litany of failings
A preliminary report says a cable that broke on the Glória funicular last month had never been certified, and mentions other failures.
Stefan Dennis withdraws from Strictly Come Dancing due to injury
The Neighbours star has been forced to pull out of the show with a torn calf.
Catholic clergy sex abuse survivors hopeful after Pope Leo meeting
The Pope acknowledged "resistance in some parts of the world" to permanently remove a priest who abuses a child, the group said.
Plans for Trump-Putin meeting shelved days after Budapest talks proposed
A White House official said there were "no plans" for the two presidents to meet in the "immediate future".
Third survivor quits grooming gang inquiry panel
"Elizabeth" says the process felt like "a cover-up", as she joins Fiona Goddard and Ellie Reynolds who quit the panel in protest on Monday.
The deal that means Prince Andrew can still afford to live in Royal Lodge
Controversies around Andrew have thrown a spotlight on his living arrangements and how he can fund his lifestyle.
Boris Johnson left the Covid Inquiry in a hurry - he'll be pleased not to come back
School closures seemed the only option but lockdowns probably went "too far" , former PM tells Covid Inquiry.
Israel's 'yellow line' in Gaza gives Netanyahu room for manoeuvre
Israeli forces have pulled back to a boundary which leaves Israel in control of most of Gaza - keeping far-right ministers on Netanyahu's side, for now.
Staff skipped checks and said a vulnerable young woman was safe. Days later, she was dead
A coroner says some of the care Cerys Lupton-Jones was given at a mental health unit was a "shambles".
British grandmother on Bali death row to return to UK after drug smuggling conviction
Lindsay Sandiford, 69, spent years in prison in Indonesia after being convicted of drug smuggling.
French ex-president Sarkozy begins jail sentence for campaign finance conspiracy
Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.
Hermès appoint British designer to lead menswear
Grace Wales Bonner becomes the first black woman to lead design at a major fashion house.
Will my uni fees rise next year? What is a V-level? Your questions answered
The DfE has announced it will raise tuition fees every year, and will bring in new V-levels after GCSEs.
Reaching 100: 'I never thought I'd make it to this age'
The number of people reaching 100 years old is at an all-time, according to data by the ONS.
Japan's first female leader: A historic moment with caveats
Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, is not known for progressive views on women's equality.
Has the Amazon Web Services outage shown we rely too much on US big tech?
Monday's enormous outage has sharpened the debate over whether the world is too reliant on a few US firms.
Wegovy and Ozempic maker's board shaken up as directors quit
The departures followed a disagreement between the board and its majority shareholder over future governance.
From the Brits to the brink, Bad Boy Chiller Crew are back
The Bradford-born band are releasing music independently after their contract with a record label expired.
Holly Willoughby murder plotter Gavin Plumb has appeal dismissed
Judges say Gavin Plumb intended harm "of the gravest and highest possible kind" to Holly Willoughby.
Eight countries added to methanol poisoning warning list
Japan, Mexico and Peru are among the nations included in the updated Foreign Office guidance.
Oxford Union president-elect ousted over Charlie Kirk posts
The Oxford Union announces George Abaraonye loses a no-confidence motion by 1,228 votes to 501.
Former judge resigns as chair of Sheku Bayoh death inquiry
Mr Bayoh was 31 when he died in May 2015 after being restrained by six police officers in Kirkcaldy, Fife.
Bournemouth Echo
Teen sentenced for driving offences, theft and damaging a police van
A 14-year-old boy has been sentenced for multiple offences including shoplifting, criminal damage and driving a car without a license or insurance.
Ghosts of a nurse and soldier spotted at Bournemouth Town Hall
This hub of civic life, is said to transform into a stage for the otherworldly when the lights go down/
'White elephant': Twin Sails Bridge's repeated closure slammed
The Twin Sails Bridge is a "white elephant", says Hamworthy councillor after it was announced the bridge will remain closed until December.
Bournemouth bakery that's a 'little gem' nominated for national award
M's Bakery, which is located in Pokesdown in Bournemouth, has been nominated in the National Bakery Awards 2025
'Wonderfully preserved' Dorset steam train journey named among UK's best
The "wonderfully preserved" Swanage Railway has been named as one of the UK's best steam train journeys by Countryfile
Fish and chip cruise named one of UK's top Christmas gift experiences
Following a record-breaking festive season for experience gift sales last year, national experience day provider WonderDays has issued its Great British Christmas Gift Experience Guide 2025, celebrating the UK’s most gifted and loved experiences based on real time sales data and customer gifting trends.
People 'unlawfully deprived of liberty' at care home
Fairmile Grange Care Home, in Christchurch, was inspected by the Care Quality Commission during July and August, where it was found to have breached three legal regulations.
Construction underway for major affordable housing development in town centre
CONSTRUCTION is underway for a major affordable housing development in the town centre.
'I paid to see Billy Ocean but dancing people got in the way'
JOHN English's letter regarding a concert: in my view he has every right to complain about his experience at Bournemouth Pavilion.
'Loving' man who was 'full of dreams' killed in motorbike crash
Tributes have been paid to a 'loving, sweet and thoughtful son and brother', who was 'full of dreams', after a fatal motorbike crash.
Hospice invites community to look back and remember loved ones
OAKHAVEN Hospice is inviting the community to come together this winter to remember and celebrate loved ones at its cherished "Light up a Life" services.
Relationship coach to host dating event with a 'difference'
A relationship coach is launching a dating event which is said to be completely 'different' to traditional single's nights.
Poole's 'biggest' business conference announced 2026 line up
Poole’s 'biggest' business conference has announced its line-up for 2026.
Jeremy Clarkson's beer to be sold in Bournemouth bar
A restaurant chain has launched a new partnership with a well known TV personality.
Dorset Tourism Awards shine spotlight on local excellence
Dorset tourism businesses were celebrating as 68 trophies were presented at the 13th Dorset Tourism Awards in Weymouth Pavilion.
Technogym bikes bring interactive workouts to leisure centre
Visitors to BH Live Active, Corfe Mullen can now take their workouts to the next level with a brand-new interactive Group Cycling experience.
Countdown is on for Dorset Food & Drink Winter Food Fair
The countdown is on for the Dorset Food & Drink Winter Food Fair.
Dorset museum welcomes armed forces community for wellbeing event
A Dorset museum has welcomed members of the armed forces community for a special event to support their mental health and wellbeing.
'Local recognition means a lot': holiday park congratulated at tourism awards
A holiday park has been recognised with an award at the 13th annual Dorset Tourism Awards.
Controversial rocker Marilyn Manson to perform in Bournemouth next week
Controversial rocker Marilyn Manson will perform in Bournemouth next week.
New owner marks exciting chapter for popular Italian restaurant
A well-loved Italian restaurant has come under new ownership, marking the start of an exciting new chapter.
New exhibition to explore the ecology and heritage of Cranborne Chase
Four Dorset artists are unveiling new work next month inspired by the ancient and diverse landscape of Cranborne Chase in a major exhibition in Shaftesbury.
Witch market to bring magical atmosphere to Boscombe this weekend
A witch market will take place in Boscombe this weekend.
Checkmate! Chess club welcoming new members
New members are being invited to join Southbourne Chess Club.
BCP area sees major investment in transport, health and culture
More than £750million is being invested across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
'I forgot how much I love it': Former Beales worker returns to retail
A former Beales sales assistant in her 80s ‘came out of retirement’ for a morning when her care home arranged for her to volunteer at a cancer charity shop.
Hundreds of pounds donated to Dorset animal charity
A residential and at home care provider has donated hundreds of pounds to a Purbeck animal charity.
Charity tackling loneliness among older people living in New Forest
Nearly 30 per cent of New Forest residents are aged 65 or over, and organisations such as Age Concern Hampshire and local wellbeing groups offer activities from gentle walks to lunch clubs, helping combat social isolation and support independent living.
Simple but effective first aid techniques to be aware of during the winter
As communities prepare to celebrate Halloween, Diwali and Bonfire Night, St John Ambulance shares some simple, but lifesaving, first aid advice for those adding a bit of sparkle to their celebrations this year.
Museum 'absolutely thrilled' with double triumph at tourism awards
A MUSEUM is celebrating a remarkable double triumph at the Dorset Tourism Awards.
'Avoid the area' - Emergency services attend high street crash
Swanage High Street is blocked following a crash
KFC granted premises licence despite late-night concerns
A KFC restaurant has been granted a premises licence until midnight – despite the concerns of the town council.
Man in his 30s dies in New Forest car park
A man in his 30s was found dead at Millyford Bridge Car Park on Bolderwood Road in the New Forest on Saturday.
Councillor raises concerns over new £94 parking fee in New Forest
A councillor has voiced concern over new parking charges being introduced across the New Forest.
Two Pizza Hut restaurants confirmed to be closing
Pizza Hut has revealed the locations of 68 restaurants which will close, after the company behind its UK venues fell into administration.
Petition organiser "deeply saddened" over response at council meeting
The organiser of a petition calling to defer the introduction of new town councils said she was left feeling “deeply saddened” over the response following a council meeting.
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for heavy rain
Met Office issues yellow weather warning for heavy rain and possible flooding across southern and eastern Britain, including Bournemouth, on Thursday 23.
Prolific burglar stole more than £15k worth of products
A prolific burglar who stole more than £15,000 worth of goods in Bournemouth and Christchurch has been jailed for 14 months.
Woman taken to hospital after single-vehicle crash
A woman was taken to hospital following a crash in West Moors.
Booze burglar makes off with £600 worth of alcohol
A THEIF stole approximately £600 worth of alcohol in daylight theft.
Tributes paid to 'much-loved' couple who died at festival
The family of a "much-loved" couple from Blandford Forum who died unexpectedly in the New Forest last week have paid tribute.
Pub wants to be able to welcome under 18s and show films
A pub in Bournemouth wants to allow under 18s accompanied by an adult as well as show films on the premises.
Employers named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage
From April, millions got a pay rise with those on the National Living Wage who work full-time seeing their families supported by an extra £1,400 per year.
Bobby’s food market wants to make change to its licence
A minor variation to activities at Bobby’s food market application has been submitted to BCP Council.
Minimum wage changes warning ahead of looming autumn budget
Ministers should abandon plans to equalise the minimum wage, a think tank has warned, ahead of the autumn budget.
TK Maxx is urging shoppers to stop using product they were selling immediately
TK Maxx are urging shoppers to stop using an Anker power bank they were selling, as it poses a 'fire risk'.
The seven and-a-half minute job that could see you thousands of pounds better off
It could take just seven and a half minutes to find a lost pension pot with an average of £9500, a study has suggested.
UK drivers warned as one driving offence blamed for surge in penalty points
A surge in drivers being caught by speed cameras has been blamed for a huge increase in the number of penalty points added to licences.
The simple hack to dry your clothes faster this winter without using heating
Discover the simple hack that will help your clothers dry faster this winter without using heating.
Debris from capsized catamaran washes up on beach
COASTGUARD officers were called to the beach to recover part of a capsized catamaran.
Man arrested after offering children chocolate and asking them to follow him
At around 2pm on Sunday, October 5, it is reported a man approached two children in the park off Jewell Road, offering them chocolate and asking them to follow him into a wooded area.
People woken to sound of windows being smashed in 'frightening' incident
At around 2am on Sunday, October 19, the occupants of two properties in Simmons Close were woken to the sound of smashing.
Formula 1
Countdown to the Las Vegas Grand Prix is on
The Las Vegas Grand Prix (Saturday, 22 November) is the final chance to be there to see Formula 1 in the United States this season.
Alonso left frustrated by Aston Martin’s F1 weekend pattern
Fernando Alonso joked about his relief that the United States Grand Prix weekend lasted only three days, after Aston Martin slid gradually down the order across each day of running.
Lawson pinpoints the moment that cost him points in Austin
Liam Lawson was left frustrated after narrowly missing out on points to Fernando Alonso at the United States Grand Prix.
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Who impressed our judges at the United States Grand Prix?
Max Verstappen continued his impressive run with victory in the United States Grand Prix, but who else joined the Red Bull driver at the top of the Power Rankings table? Check out the latest scores and overall leaderboard here...
Leclerc's Austin strategy call not a ‘gamble’ insists Vasseur
Fred Vasseur watched his drivers come home third and fourth at the end of a mixed weekend in Austin, with Charles Leclerc able to grab Ferrari’s first podium since Belgium.
Which rookies are getting FP1 outings in Mexico?
Several rookie drivers will be in action during Friday’s first practice session at the Mexico City Grand Prix, with McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari, Red Bull, Williams and Aston Martin all making line-up changes for FP1.
Sainz defends his race-ending move on Antonelli in Austin
Carlos Sainz has explained why he opted against ‘playing it safe’ and banking points at the United States Grand Prix after a collision with Kimi Antonelli brought his race to a premature close.
What’s on at the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix
Discover what’s on at the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix. Explore entertainment, Fanzone activities, and the best food and drink options around the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Hulkenberg happy with ‘unexpected’ pace and points in Austin
Nico Hulkenberg scored his first points since Silverstone on race day at the Circuit of The Americas.
Colton Herta’s F2 team confirmed for 2026 season
Colton Herta will represent the Hitech squad when he switches from IndyCar to F2 in 2026, it has been announced, with the American attempting to pave the way for his “ultimate ambition” of one day racing in F1.
MS Dynamics
Empowering Finance with an AI Assistant in Microsoft 365 Copilot
The Finance in Microsoft 365 Copilot, formerly Microsoft Copilot for Finance, is now generally available, helping finance teams bring ERP-connected data and workflows directly into the flow of work. Built with Microsoft 365 Copilot, this role-based AI solution connects to your existing systems of record, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance or SAP. It also infuses AI assistance into the tools you already use every day, like Excel and Outlook.
The result: faster financial operations, fewer manual handoffs, and better collaboration between finance, business teams, and IT.
The post Empowering Finance with an AI Assistant in Microsoft 365 Copilot appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Windows Central
Ninja Gaiden 4 is a hack n' slash symphony, showcasing that this legendary franchise still has legs — as well as lots of severed legs
Ninja Gaiden 4 is a spectacle of style and slashery, but don't expect an evolution of the game's structure or story delivery.
Microsoft issues emergency out of band Windows 11 update to address recovery issues on PCs running 24H2 and 25H2
Windows 11 update KB5070773 is now rolling out as an out of band patch that addresses a major issue with the Windows Recovery Environment on the latest version of the OS.
This free XP‑style launcher turns your Android into a nostalgia machine (and it’s absurdly good)
A free launcher for Android is bringing Windows XP back to life — complete with the Start menu, taskbar, and retro icons. It’s a nostalgic trip that shouldn’t work this well, yet somehow does, turning your phone into a pocket‑sized throwback to 2001. But what about the risk?
Battlefield 6 says "we are investigating" as server issues and 'Connection Failed' errors mount — Amazon's ongoing AWS outages may be to blame
Battlefield 6 has acknowledged reports of widespread server and connectivity issues with the game, and says it could be connected to the Amazon's AWS outages.
Windows 11's latest update breaks PC recovery tools — here's what's affected and what you can do
Windows 11's October Update has broken USB keyboard and mouse support within the Windows Recovery Environment. Great timing, Microsoft!
One of my favorite creature-collectors that's WAY better than modern Pokémon is now less than half price!
Are you disappointed that the new Pokémon game has abandoned turn-based and open-world exploration? Then I highly recommend branching out with Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2, now on sale for a 58% discount for PC.
My new pre-sleep ritual is Xbox Ally and 'Ball x Pit' — an unexpected Xbox Play Anywhere game of the year contender
Ball x Pit is the most addictive game I've played since Vampire Survivors, and it takes it to the next level with the Xbox Ally and Play Anywhere, since it's now inescapable for me.
Microsoft quietly removes ability to permanently stop apps from automatically updating on Windows 11 — just like system updates
A recent change to the Microsoft Store app has disabled the ability to turn off automatic updates. Now, you can only pause automatic updates for up to 5 weeks.
PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida can’t get enough of his Xbox Ally — Ninja Gaiden 4 included
Industry veteran Shuhei Yoshida may have spent three decades at PlayStation, but his recent posts show him enjoying Xbox’s ROG Ally X and Game Pass, offering honest impressions of the device while poking fun at console war drama.
"There are people inside both companies that hate this thing" — Microsoft and OpenAI remain partners, but for how long?
OpenAI owes a lot of its success to Microsoft's early investment, but the AI firm is only focused on one thing: scaling compute power. That's causing some internal strife at the bargaining table, according to an insider.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on Xbox just bagged a heist-worthy 29% pre-order discount — at least for gamers in the UK
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is about to give UK fans an early Christmas present with this 29% discount, along with letting them own both Xbox and PC versions thanks to Xbox Play Anywhere.
Windows 11's BitLocker encryption permanently locks 3TB of a user's backups — "Filled my PC with more spyware and viruses than I can count"
A Reddit user ended up losing 3TB of games and backups after reinstalling Windows 11 because the operating system was lagging. Turns out, the BitLocker security was enabled by default after Microsoft shipped Windows 11, version 24H2.
Microsoft teases yet another AI announcement for later this week — is Copilot about to get an educational glow up?
Microsoft's social accounts on Instagram have started teasing another Copilot announcement coming this Thursday, seemingly centered around an AI called Mico.
Monster Hunter Stories 3's character creator is officially revealed — and it features a cosmetic that's normally paywalled in the mainline games
Capcom has recently shown off the character creator for the upcoming Monster Hunter JRPG spin-off, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, giving players a glimpse at its robust customization options.
What's so bad about Windows 11? Help me understand — I want to know which aspects of Microsoft's OS bother you the most
Windows 11 is the world's most popular operating system, but complaints about Microsoft's OS are plentiful on social media. So, what's the problem?
Discord's ID / age verification got hacked — we asked Xbox how it will avoid the same situation
The UK's age verification law has been an abject failure thus far. But, it *is* the law. So how will Xbox follow it?
It's hard to top Microsoft's official Xbox Wireless controller — it's comfy to hold, performs marvellously, and it's now 23% off
In a sea of Xbox controllers from official to 3rd-party, Microsoft's own wireless controller still stands as one of the most reliable options out there, and it's now having an exclusive 23% discount on Amazon.
Dying Light: The Beast wants its community to put their hack 'n' slash skills to the test with a plethora of incoming updates
A legendary drop, new visual updates, and other major features are on their way to Techland's best game yet.
Laffgaff
Which prophet was thrown into a lion’s den, according to the Bible?
Daniel.
New Coins
I'm not keen on those new coins they've just released. To be fair, I've never liked change.