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Trump says trade talks with Canada 'terminated' over anti-tariffs advert
Trump says the advert included former US president Ronald Regan speaking negatively about tariffs.
Starmer to push allies on long-range missiles for Ukraine at London summit
The prime minister is hosting Zelensky and the "coalition of the willing" at Downing Street on Friday.
Chris Mason: Who on Earth will want to take on grooming inquiry now?
As we have seen this week, satisfying everyone involved in the inquiry will be an impossible task.
Bank of England chief tops 2026 Powerlist as UK's most influential black person
Afua Kyei, 43 and mum-of-four, is in charge of the financial governance of the Bank's £1 trillion balance sheet.
Sabotage, Claudia's ire and the chess board is back as things heat up on The Traitors
It was another night of mounting tension as the faithfuls hoped to finally catch a traitor.
Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack caused UK car production to slump by a quarter
JLR shutdown after hack drives UK car production to worst September since 1952
Why did the judge acquit Soldier F in Bloody Sunday trial?
Mr Justice Lynch said troops had "lost all sense of military discipline" but cast doubt on the level of evidence provided on who fired the shots.
UK defence secretary warns Putin: 'We're watching you'
John Healey says the UK is hunting Russian submarines as BBC News joins him on board a new RAF aircraft.
Expansion of airports put climate targets at risk, MPs say
A committee of MPs says the government has not demonstrated if economic benefits from airport expansion outweigh climate impacts.
X-ray tables, high-tech glasses, NBA players: How a poker scheme allegedly stole millions
Prosecutors said the elaborate plot, which allegedly netted $7m from victims, belonged in a Hollywood film.
Weekly quiz: Whose crown was stolen from the Louvre?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
The Papers: 'We are Strictly Done Dancing' and 'Stop the show trials'
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman's departure leads Friday's papers alongside criticism of the Bloody Sunday verdict.
Warships, fighter jets and the CIA - what is Trump's endgame in Venezuela?
President Trump says he wants to tackle the drugs trade but many believe he is trying to dislodge President Nicolas Maduro.
Brandi Carlile: 'Joni Mitchell is wild. She'll drink you under the table'
The star spills the beans on her famous collaborators, and the "crisis" that inspired her new album.
The mysterious figure accused of masterminding a $14bn crypto scam
The Cambodian national is charged with running scam compounds that stole from people all over the world.
New images show Israeli control line deeper into Gaza than expected
Israel has placed boundary markers up to 520m deeper inside Gaza than expected under the ceasefire deal with Hamas.
How prolific cowboy builder kept up cons despite criminal past
Mark Killick's fourth fraud conviction involved 37 victims, who police estimate lost £1.25m.
Watch: Historic moment King Charles prays alongside Pope Leo
It was the first time since the Reformation leaders of the two churches had prayed together.
Search for new grooming inquiry head will 'take months'
The process to chose a chair for the inquiry was thrown into chaos when two leading the leading recused themselves from the job, the BBC understands.
'It's been an absolute dream': Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman to leave Strictly
The pair have presented the show together since 2014 and said hosting the show had been "an absolute dream."
Removed migrant who returned to UK will be 'fast-tracked' to France, PM says
The man is understood to have been removed under the "one in, one out" scheme a month ago.
Rapper Ghetts charged after fatal hit-and-run
The 41-year-old grime MC is accused of driving off after hitting a man in north-east London.
German bid to close migrant boats loophole could face delay
There are growing doubts Germany will be able to tighten its laws this year, the BBC has learned.
NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown
It follows a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged, mafia-linked poker games.
Manhunt after jailed Epping hotel asylum seeker mistakenly released
Ethiopian national Hadush Kebatu sparked nationwide protests after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
Men jailed over arson attack for Russia on Ukrainian business in London
Ringleader Dylan Earl, 21, was recruited by Russian mercenary group Wagner to attack a London warehouse sending aid to Ukraine.
Four questions raised by Plaid Cymru's by-election victory in Caerphilly
There are several key talking points about the very different political world Wales is now in.
Prince Andrew's banner removed from chapel at Windsor Castle
The flag is linked to his role as Knight of the Garter (KG), which he recently gave up.
Lily Allen is 'vicious' and 'raw' on her tell-all break-up album
The star explores the break-up of her marriage to actor David Harbour in a scathing new album.
'Huge noise then I yelled to get out' - Louvre attendant recalls shock of heist
The attendant describes the moment thieves used an angle grinder to burst into the Gallery of Apollo.
Prince Andrew paid by businessman tied to pension rip-off company
The King's brother was paid thousands by a businessman linked to a wealth management firm which ripped off pension savers.
Waitrose offers job to autistic worker it had rejected
Frances Boyd says she is now weighing up offers of paid work from Waitrose and Asda for her son Tom.
'Behind closed doors it's sheer panic': OCD symptoms among under-25s triple in a decade
More 16-24 year olds in England say they have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder - BBC analysis finds.
Gaza doctors struggle to investigate 'signs of torture' on unnamed dead returned by Israel
Photographs show bodies with multiple signs of injury and wrists tied behind their backs.
'Mind-boggling' poker fraud used X-ray tables, high-tech glasses and NBA players
Prosecutors said the elaborate plot, which allegedly netted $7m from victims, belonged in a Hollywood film.
South Korea's fishermen keep dying. Is climate change to blame?
An increase in deadly incidents has been partly caused by climate change, an inquiry found.
Murderer who killed two men and dumped bodies in suitcases jailed for at least 40 years
Yostin Mosquera is sentenced to life for murdering two men and dumping their remains near Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Teenagers appear in court over TfL cyber attack
Thalha Jubair, 19, and Owen Flowers, 18, were arrested in September by the National Crime Agency.
Key China spy case witness removed reference to 'enemy' from evidence under Tories
Security adviser Matthew Collins says the term "enemy" was removed from a draft statement in 2023.
Starmer 'deeply disappointed' at Caerphilly by-election defeat
The prime minister is "deeply disappointed" at Labour's first parliamentary defeat in Caerphilly for 100 years.
Woman gets rare whole-life sentence for murder of French schoolgirl
Dahbia Benkired is the first woman in France to receive a full life term following the shocking crime.
Bournemouth Echo
When the fireworks from a barge half a mile out to sea exploded
The summer of 2009 saw Bournemouth gearing up for an event designed to be a thunderous, sky-shattering spectacle. Dubbed the 'Roar on the Shore,' the mission was simple yet audacious - to set a new Guinness World Record for the most fireworks launched in the shortest amount of time.
'Something a bit different': Baker's interactive cake bar for weddings and parties
A BAKER from Poole has created a unique interactive cake concept, offering something different for weddings and parties.
Former dispenser describes 'nightmare' recent months at pharmacy with 'no pay'
The staff member, who wished to remain anonymous, had worked as a dispenser at Jhoots on Rosemary Rd since it was taken on by the company a few years ago, and for more than a decade under its predecessor.
Food truck business describes 'amazing experience' after opening at Castlepoint
Street Bites, a food truck business specialising in barbecue food, has described the 'amazing experience' of trading at Castlepoint.
‘We did the detective work' - Scaffolding firm slams police over burglary response
A Poole based company is calling on the business community to take a stand after months of repeated burglaries and what it describes as “deep failings in police response.”
Speed limit to be significantly reduced on 70mph road during works
A temporary 40mph speed limit is set to be imposed on a main route
Disruption expected on rail services after earlier closure
Rail disruption is expected going through Bournemouth and Poole stations due to an earlier closure of the lines.
'Significant theft' closes Halloween trail
A Halloween night trail was forced to close at the last minute following a ‘significant theft.’
Police close property after reports of anti-social behaviour
A property in Christchurch has been closed by police after reports of anti-social behaviour.
Calls for BCP Council to keep matching funding for Arts by the Sea
A petition is calling for the council to continue matching funding for a cultural festival in Bournemouth.
“There is widespread opposition to this decision and it needs challenging"
A Bournemouth MP has written a letter to the Local Government Minister calling for a review into the process BCP Council’s took when deciding to establish new town councils.
Queens Park play area is now open after major refurbishments
Queens Park play area is now open after major refurbishments took place.
Rare £20 note sells for more than £1,200 - how to know if yours is valuable
The rare £20 note displays Queen Elizabeth II on one side, with famous landscaper JMW Turner's self-portrait on the rear
Vitamin supplement warning issued for Amazon, Holland & Barrett and Superdrug
A warning has been issued for supplements being sold online.
Costa Coffee 2025 Christmas menu with new latte and branded plushies
Christmas starts early at Costa Coffee, with a new seasonal menu for 2025, festive cups and new branded plushies
Morrisons and Sainsbury's join free breakfast club that saves parents £450 a year
The moves are part of a plan to 'keep more of parents’ hard-earned cash in their pockets' and make sure children get a healthy breakfast
Armed burglar jailed after blood stain links him to crime
AN ARMED burglar has been jailed after blood left at the scene linked him to the crime.
'Sadcore' singer-songwriter should be a household name
Performers sometimes go pretty much under the radar for reasons which are hard to fathom.
Councils on 'brink' over SEND reform delay
BCP Council Three Town Alliance says Governments decision to delay Special Educational Needs and Disabilities reforms is leaving councils on the brink.
Motorcyclist injured in hit and run
A motorcyclist was injured following a crash on Wednesday evening in Bournemouth.
Plan to outline the future of library services across the BCP area
A new draft strategy has been published by BCP Council which aims to outline the future of library services across the area.
Dorset's butchers and farm shops: Providing high-quality meats and local produce
Dorset is home to a variety of exceptional butchers and farm shops that offer high-quality meats and local produce.
Retrospective application for changes to shop front refused
A retrospective planning application has been unanimously refused by planning committee.
Major road near Christchurch to close for three weeks on Monday
A major road closure is due to affected drivers near Christchurch from Monday evening.
Plans approved to replace Beach House Café building destroyed by fire
A new permanent replacement café building for the Beach House at Mudeford has been approved by planning committee with conditions.
Woman devastated as beloved dog dies swallowing barbed fishing line
A Bridport woman has been left devastated after losing her dog after it got caught in a dumped fishing line
More than 40 members attend gardening club's annual meeting
The club made an appeal for more members to join the planning group and for a new treasurer.
MP calls for improvements in black mums' health outcomes
Labour MP Tom Hayes urges action on black maternity health in England, highlighting new Royal Bournemouth Hospital unit and NHS efforts in Dorset.
Historic fishery wins national award for drone technology
Poole Harbour Clam and Cockle Fishery in Dorset wins MSC UK Ocean Leadership Award for innovative drone use in sustainable fishing.
Seaside hotel reopens after increase in Christmas bookings
Daish’s Holidays sees 12% rise in winter and festive coach holiday bookings, reopening Barrowfield Hotel in Newquay to meet Christmas demand.
Dementia allotment celebrates successful summer season
The New Milton Dementia Allotment celebrated a successful summer with events, community support, and volunteer efforts.
Teenager died after suffering 'devastating brain injury'
A teenager who came from an “extensive and loving family” took his own life after suffering from mental health struggles.
Dorset Police invite public to live session about joining force
Specialist staff from the recruitment and positive action teams will also be available to provide further guidance.
Life-size Cars characters to feature at car museum
See life-size models of Disney and Pixar's Cars characters at Beaulieu's National Motor Museum from October 25, 2025. Meet Lightning McQueen, Mater and more.
Local author releases Christmas novella set in the New Forest
However, their lives are about to take a dramatic turn one snowy evening.
Drivers caught driving as fast as 54mph in 30mph zones
If a vehicle is found to be speeding, the details are noted and a warning letter is sent to the registered keeper.
Caravan event at New Forest holiday park a 'spectacular success'
The South West Caravan Show at Hoburne's Bashley Holiday Park in the New Forest, attracted hundreds of caravan enthusiasts and new 2026 models from top caravan manufacturers; with a number of sales.
Road to be shut for six months for gas and water connection works
A diversion route will be in place via Derritt Lane, the B3347, Burley Road and Ringwood Road.
Council's Halloween half-term activities announced
Enjoy Halloween half-term events in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. Discover family activities, crafts, trails, and spooky fun with BCP Council’s programme.
Adoption agency calls for people to open their homes
"Aspire Adoption Services offers a compassionate and inclusive approach and we are proud of the life-changing work they do for children across Dorset."
New development of 164 homes to be launched to the public
Discover Danes Park, New Milton: Pennyfarthing Homes launches 164 new homes with EV charging, near schools and transport links. Launch event 1–2 Nov.
André Rieu to bring Christmas concert to Bournemouth
Enjoy André Rieu’s “Merry Christmas” concert from Maastricht on the big screen at Bournemouth Odeon and Vue Poole cinemas, 6–7 December 2025. Book now.
MP calls for better support for women going through menopause
"You lose all reason and have no idea where to start."
Larry Lamb: Visiting Bournemouth, Gavin and Stacey and the NTA awards
Larry Lamb, known best for his performances as Mick Shipman in Gavin and Stacey and Archie Mitchell in Eastenders, is in Bournemouth this afternoon as part of his book tour.
SWR offering free travel to armed forces personnel and veterans
South Western Railway is offering free travel to armed forces personnel and veterans for London Poppy Day and Remembrance Sunday.
Museum hosting half-term programme on role of women in warfare
As part of the programme, author Dr Vivien Newman will give a talk on Wednesday, October 29 about the vital role women played in both world wars.
Calls for residents to change habits to protect health
Dorset Council urges woodburning stove and open fire users to adopt cleaner burning habits in line with Defra’s Burn Better campaign to cut air pollution.
Experts urge homeowners to do this one thing before putting pans in dishwasher
Homeowners with dishwashers are being urged to check labels on pots and pans before putting them on a cycle to help them last longer.
Formula 1
Watch Weekend Warm-Up ahead of the Mexico City GP
Formula 1 has headed straight to Mexico City from Austin as the 2025 season continues to trundle towards its conclusion, and our F1 TV team are here to preview all the action from the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriquez.
Why it’s game on for Verstappen in his title charge
Max Verstappen's victory in Austin has closed the points gap behind championship leader Oscar Piastri to just 40 points, and a three-way battle for the title is well and truly on...
No McLaren team orders in title fight against Verstappen – Norris
Lando Norris has dismissed suggestions that despite the ever-increasing threat posed by Max Verstappen, McLaren will employ team orders to favour either himself or Oscar Piastri in the title battle.
Verstappen knows he ‘needs to be perfect’ to win title
Max Verstappen knows full well that he and Red Bull will “need to be perfect” from this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix to the season finale in Abu Dhabi if he is to beat McLaren rivals Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to the title.
Russell reflects on his season so far ahead of Mexico
George Russell admits that while he wouldn't say "I’m proud to be P4" in the Drivers' Championship, the Mercedes driver believes "we’re getting the best result possible most weekends".
FIA Thursday press conference – Mexico City
The drivers face the press ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix from the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Tsunoda apologises for ‘very unnecessary’ Lawson comments
Yuki Tsunoda has apologised to the Racing Bulls team for comments he made about Liam Lawson after Qualifying last time out at the United States Grand Prix, with the Japanese driver labelling his remarks as “very unnecessary”.
Who are the favourites for the Mexico City Grand Prix?
Check out the odds for this weekend’s Mexico City Grand Prix, from pole position to the Grand Prix victory.
‘Clean slate’ – Piastri confirms Norris' ‘repercussions’ removed
Oscar Piastri has stated that both he and team mate Lando Norris will arrive into the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend on a “clean slate”, with the repercussions previously given to Norris for contact in Singapore now removed while Piastri has taken a “degree of responsibility” for their first-lap collision in the Austin Sprint.
AS IT HAPPENED: Build-up to the Mexico City GP
Live coverage of all the build-up ahead of the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix weekend.
How the Mexico City GP became F1’s ultimate fiesta
Marking 10 years since its return, the Mexico City Grand Prix has evolved into one of Formula 1’s most playful weekends. Blending sport, culture and celebration, it’s a race where local pride and global spectacle collide – and one of the only races where the energy and noise of the crowd can overpower the roar of the engines.
Leclerc limits expectations after podium return
Charles Leclerc took his first podium since Belgium at last week’s United States Grand Prix, but has moved to limit expectations of further successes this season.
Can Verstappen win the title based on current form?
Max Verstappen has rapidly closed in on Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the title fight – but what does the data say about the Red Bull driver’s championship prospects?
F1 ACADEMY expands support for Champions of The Future Academy
F1 ACADEMY has announced the renewal and expansion of its support for global karting series Champions of The Future Academy.
‘Frightening’ – Hadjar on prospect of joining Red Bull
Isack Hadjar admits that the prospect of joining Max Verstappen at Red Bull for the 2026 season "really excites me" as speculation grows about where he will be racing next year.
MS Dynamics
From systems of record to systems of action: Dynamics 365, agentic business applications for the frontier
Discover how agentic business applications in Dynamics 365 are transforming data into real-time decisions and measurable outcomes.
The post From systems of record to systems of action: Dynamics 365, agentic business applications for the frontier appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Elevating Sales Performance with Microsoft’s Sales Research Agent: How Rigorous Evaluation Unlocks Trust and Transformation
The Sales Research Agent in Dynamics 365 Sales automatically connects to live CRM data and can connect to additional data stored elsewhere, such as budgets and targets. It reasons over complex, even customized schemas with deep domain expertise, and presents novel, decision-ready insights through text-based narratives and rich data visualizations tailored to the business question at hand.
The post Elevating Sales Performance with Microsoft’s Sales Research Agent: How Rigorous Evaluation Unlocks Trust and Transformation appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Windows Central
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition brings new content, better handheld support Nov 10 — and it's coming to Nintendo Switch 2 next year
Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition is launching in November, and it'll be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2026.
Here's exactly when you can play The Outer Worlds 2 — the release date, launch times, and Early Access for the huge Xbox Game Pass RPG is almost here
The Outer Worlds 2 is Obsidian's third RPG this year, and it's only a few short days away from release. Here's exactly when you can play at launch time.
Xbox Game Pass October Wave 2 is wild: The Outer Worlds 2, PowerWash 2, Football Manager 26, and a mech farming sim. Yes, really
Microsoft has revealed the next wave of video games heading to Xbox Game Pass, and it includes titles like The Outer Worlds 2 and Football Manager 26.
Altman predicts AGI will reshape society before we’re ready — and that’s okay? Scary moments, sudden shifts, and late-stage adaptation await.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims "AGI will come, it will go whooshing by." The executive further indicated that the world won't change as much as expected in a single event or singularity.
The Outer Worlds 2 review roundup: Obsidian’s sci-fi sequel is bold, divisive, and full of surprises
Obsidian Entertainment's highly anticipated RPG adventure, The Outer Worlds 2, has had its review embargo lifted, giving players a glimpse into what critics had to say, both good and bad, about this upcoming title before its launch.
Square Enix unveils Dragon Quest I and II HD-2D Remake's launch trailer — catch a glimpse of this Xbox JRPG's story changes before joining the adventure
Square Enix has just uploaded a new trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, giving players one final preview of its reimagining of the first two Dragon Quest games before launch.
A big PS5 / PC horror sensation is shadow dropping on Xbox today with Play Anywhere, complete with a huge expansion
Kepler Interactive shadow drops cult hit Pacific Drive on Xbox with Play Anywhere support.
If the Xbox Ally is a public beta test for the next-gen Xbox — Microsoft needs to start working with the community *today* to address feedback
The Xbox Insider Program isn't robust enough for the absolutely gargantuan effort ahead of Microsoft. Bringing Windows up to par with the Xbox console experience may be the platform team's biggest challenge yet.
Will Black Ops 7 launch on Xbox Game Pass? Here’s the latest
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 marks the second title in the franchise to launch under Microsoft ownership, but with the recent Xbox Game Pass changes, what's the status of the latest game?
Amazon's master plan to replace 600,000 workers with robots by 2033 — complete with a "good corporate citizen" play to avoid backlash from the growing divide between the tech elite and normal people
Amazon is reportedly planning to replace 600,000 workers across its warehouses using robots by 2033 to promote productivity and efficiency.
Your Xbox Ally X doesn't run at potential out of the box — Here are 6 tweaks every ASUS ROG gaming handheld owner should make
The Xbox Ally X needs to be tweaked a little before it can run games at its most efficient and smoothest capability. Here is everything you should do to maximize your Xbox Ally X's potential.
Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED review: Logitech proves great wireless gaming doesn’t have to cost $100+ — for everything but Xbox
The Logitech G321 LIGHTSPEED is an ultra-affordable wireless gaming headset that looks and sounds great for only $60, but there's no Xbox version.
Claude Code comes to the web — so you can pay to manage the AI that’s taking your job
Anthropic’s Claude Code is now available on the web, letting developers securely run AI coding tasks in the cloud through GitHub integration and isolated virtual machines.
ChatGPT’s safety guardrails allegedly loosened — because clicks matter more than care
A bereaved family suggests OpenAI deliberately weakened ChatGPT's self-harm prevention safety guardrails to drive more user engagement.
Razer’s new Phantom White gear proves even your mouse can cosplay as a ghost — retro vibes, spooky season branding, premium price tag
Razer has released the Phantom White Collection, a series of translucent gaming accessories. It's the second "Phantom" color, but I like this version even more.
Phil Spencer says next-gen Xbox is first-party — the Xbox Ally hints at what’s next
Phil Spencer has confirmed that Microsoft is developing the next Xbox console, describing it as a first-party device and hinting that it builds on the Xbox Ally’s cross-platform vision. As Xbox faces mounting pressure to hit ambitious profit targets and redefine what “next-gen” means, the company’s future hardware could blend console power with PC flexibility in a pivotal moment for the brand.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 trailer unleashes the Sisters of Battle alongside brutal retro FPS carnage
News has surfaced for Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2 in the form of a new gameplay trailer, revealing that one of the dreaded Sisters of Battle is going to be its second playable character.
Football Manager 26 kicks off on Xbox Game Pass — here’s which tier you’ll need to play
Football Manager 26 marks the return of the popular management sim, but if you're on Xbox Game Pass, can you play it as part of your subscription?
Laffgaff
Who released the classic rock album Bat Out Of Hell in 1977?
Riddle: Who released the classic rock album Bat Out Of Hell in 1977?
Acne Cure
Strange I know but I decided to lock myself in a cage to cure my acne. I haven't broken out yet.