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Watch: Video appears to show asylum seeker after accidental release from prison
A video shared online appears to show Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu walking along Chelmsford high street.
Venezuela's Maduro says US 'fabricating war' as it deploys world's largest warship
The deployment of the USS Gerald R Ford marks a major escalation in what the US says is a campaign to target drug traffickers.
Gaza children dying as they wait for Israel to enable evacuations
Around 15,000 Gazans are waiting for urgent medical treatment, according to the UN.
Thailand's former queen Sirikit dies aged 93
The mother of King Vajiralongkorn passed away "peacefully" on Friday night, according to the Thai Royal Household.
As Strictly is back on screens, bookies take bets on new Tess and Claudia
The couples will take to the floor for Icons Week after the show's presenters announced they are leaving.
Reeves should not cut cash ISA allowance, MPs say
The Chancellor is reportedly trying to revive plans to cut the tax-free limit for Cash ISAs.
Ukraine allies pledge to take Russian oil and gas off global market
A "coalition of the willing" meeting in London seeks to increase pressure on Russia to end its war in Ukraine.
Irish presidential election count to get under way later
Catherine Connolly and Heather Humphreys wait to find out who will replace Michael D Higgins and become Ireland's 10th president.
Reeves refuses to rule out income tax rises in Budget
Chancellors rarely reveal tax plans before the Budget, but Reeves has softened her language on raising income tax.
Magnesium: Can this 'miracle mineral' really help us sleep?
The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn - a figure set to nearly double over the next decade.
'One out... by mistake' and Prince Andrew 'dislodged'
The fallout after a former asylum seeker who assaulted a 14-year-old girl was mistakenly released from prison leads the papers.
What is driving the decision to learn in a manual or automatic car?
Learner drivers say a lack of automatic instructors and the higher cost of lessons pushes them to manual.
Britney Spears said she was used. Kevin Federline says she needs help
Decades later, the pop star's very public unravelling is back in the limelight - but what exactly happened and why depends on who is doing the retelling.
'I just love yapping': Spud sellers, posh-girl comedy and bus-loving gran among TikTok award nominees
There are 72 nominees in total, who have a combined following of more than 83 million followers.
How to cope with long winter nights when the clocks go back
More than a million people in the UK experience symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder - but a project is aiming to help people in Orkney look after their mental health.
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.
Why Bill Gates did a cameo in an iconic Indian TV drama
Microsoft founder and philanthropist makes a surprise appearance in former federal minister Smriti Irani's show.
Attacks on people like me happen every time my country has an election
The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.
Fourth Charing Cross Met Police officer fired after BBC Panorama film
PC Sinclair-Birt was dismissed without notice for his conduct seen on a BBC Panorama report.
Chief prosecutor says top official would not call China an enemy
Stephen Parkinson sets out why the case against two alleged spies was dropped in a letter to MPs.
Windrush victims to get 75% compensation upfront in scheme shake-up
The government's compensation scheme has faced intense criticism for being slow.
'I am not done' - Kamala Harris tells BBC she may run for president again
The former US vice-president made her strongest suggestion to date she will make another bid for the White House
Lucy Powell elected Labour's deputy leader
She defeated Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson in a race triggered by Angela Rayner's resignation.
Parents urged to vaccinate children over half-term as flu cases rise
Flu season has come early and cases are rising among children, NHS England says.
Can 'miracle mineral' magnesium really help us sleep?
The global market in this supplement is worth almost £3bn - a figure set to nearly double over the next decade.
Will Lucy Powell's win turn things around for Labour?
Chris Mason looks at what Lucy Powell's return to frontline politics might mean for Labour.
Gaza children dying as they wait for Israel to enable evacuations
Around 15,000 Gazans are waiting for urgent medical treatment, according to the UN.
Met Police reviewing 9,000 grooming cases
A review of 9,000 cases of child sexual exploitation is being undertaken, the Met Police says.
Mystery donor gives $130m to US military for paying troops during shutdown
The man is a US citizen and a Trump supporter, the president has said, but no one in the government will identify him.
Venezuela's Maduro says US 'fabricating war' as it deploys world's largest warship
The deployment marks a major escalation in what the US says is a campaign against drug traffickers, which Trump warns will include "land action".
Microsoft's Halo series heading to rival PlayStation for first time
Microsoft is taking one of its most popular and recognisable game series to a rival console for the first time.
First raid on UK illegal weight loss drug factory
The first illicit production facility for weight loss medicine found in the UK is dismantled.
'I just love yapping': Spud sellers, posh-girl comedy and bus-loving gran among TikTok award nominees
There are 72 nominees in total, who have a combined following of more than 83 million followers.
US chatshow host Jimmy Fallon borrows kilt for dinner with soldiers in Scotland
The US comedian was invited to dinner at the Victoria Barracks in Ballater by members of 5Scots regiment.
Bears ‘enjoy life to the full’ after being rescued from bus depot
The bears were living in a bus depot in Armenia to entertain travellers when they were saved in 2018.
Pen pals meet for the first time after 43 years
The two women began exchanging letters in 1983 through a school project and finally met in Newfoundland this week.
The cafe owner putting phones in ‘jail’ to encourage chatting
Usman Hussain wants people to interact with each other more, instead of being glued to their phones.
Bournemouth Echo
'Complete mockery': no confidence petition in council leadership gains 2k signatures
A vote of no confidence petition in BCP Council leader Millie Earl has amassed more than 2,500 signatures.
Tribute to 'beloved' mum killed in Bournemouth crash
Tributes have been paid to a "beloved" mother, sister and daughter who was killed in a car crash on Wednesday in Bournemouth.
'A new lease of life': Clifftop pub reopens following 'stylish' refurb
The Commodore pub and hotel in Southbourne has reopened its doors after a 'stylish' refurbishment.
Masked vandals strike shop for the second time: 'We're just caught in the middle'
A BUSINESS ‘caught in the crossfire’ of targeted vandalism says it is considering closing down.
Nightfall in the treetops at Go Ape’s Sundown Adventure
AS THE nights draw in and evening activities become harder to come by, I jumped at the chance to try Go Ape’s Sundown Adventure.
Thatched pub crowned Dorset Pub of the Year: 'I couldn’t be prouder'
A THATCHED country pub has been named Dorset Pub of the Year at the 2025 Dorset Tourism Awards.
‘Drunk’ woman arrested on flight after mid-air assault on cabin crew
POLICE boarded a flight to Bournemouth Airport after a 'drunk' woman allegedly assaulted a member of cabin crew mid-air.
BCP weather forecast: Will it be sunny or rainy this weekend?
Weather forecast: Mix of sunshine and rain from 24–30 October, with temperatures ranging 6–15°C. Expect light rain on Sunday and sunny intervals midweek.
The 'brutalist tower' among 25 UK homes that 'broke the internet'
Sway Tower in the New Forest was named as one of the 25 UK homes that 'broke the internet' according to Rightmove
Police seize hundreds of pounds of chocolate bars from vans
Police recovered a stolen trailer and seized hundreds of bars of chocolate
Council accused of 'copping out' on tackling second homes used for Airbnb
A LABOUR councillor has accused Dorset Council of “copping out” in tackling second homes used for short-term holiday lets and Airbnb.
All the South Western trains to and from Waterloo cancelled this weekend
Several South Western trains to and from Waterloo will be cancelled, diverted, and replaced by buses this weekend.
Licence conditions imposed on harbourside club amid assault claims
NEW conditions have been imposed on Weymouth Angling Society following a review of its Premises (drinks) Licence.
Watercolour painting of young officer in 1836 to be auctioned
1836 watercolour of Bengal Light Cavalry officer by F Rockford to be auctioned at Charterhouse, Sherborne on 27 November. Militaria and medals sale.
New curator to oversee over 30,000 artefacts at museum
Millie Lake appointed curator at Museum of East Dorset, Wimborne, to oversee over 30,000 artefacts and enhance exhibitions ahead of Town of Culture 2026.
Emergency services stage chlorine tanker crash at Tank Museum
Emergency services staged a forklift and chlorine tanker collision at The Tank Museum to test chemical incident response and first responder coordination.
Dorset remains among the 10 safest counties in England
Dorset ranks among England’s top 10 safest counties as ONS data shows a 2.7% fall in crime, with notable drops in burglary and violence in 2024–25.
'Olivier Award-winning' West End musical coming to Poole
Olivier Award-winning Showstopper! The Improvised Musical brings its West End improv show to Poole’s Lighthouse on 18 November. Book tickets online now.
Train firm warns of 'significant disruption' on routes due to strike
CrossCountry trains face significant disruption on 1 November as RMT strike action and engineering works hit services. Check travel updates before your journey.
Meet the woman taking over one of Dorset's oldest funeral homes
Elise Neville appointed manager of James Smith Funeral Directors Swanage, part of Dorset’s Douch Family Funeral Directors, serving Purbeck since 1892.
Eden Motor Group raises over £108,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Eden Motor Group raises over £108,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support through coffee mornings, charity challenges and team fundraising across dealerships.
Coastal restaurant launches new autumn/winter menu
Rockwater Branksome unveils its autumn/winter menu, featuring seasonal dishes created by chef director James Golding and head of bars Aoife Taylor, coastal-inspired dishes and drinks, and seasonal ingredients.
Dorset person with support needs stars in charity video
Dorset’s Chloe stars in Community Integrated Care’s new video, launching its ‘Best Lives, Bolder’ strategy.
Runners come together to celebrate charity's 70th birthday
Runners joined Run Bournemouth to mark Diverse Abilities’ 70th anniversary, raising funds for the Dorset disability charity. Charity celebrates decades of care.
New Forest council urges people to reduce pumpkin waste
New Forest District Council urges residents to cut pumpkin waste this autumn—compost, recycle or use in recipes. Find tips and info on food waste recycling.
BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair contest opens for 2026
Applications are open for the 2026 Beautiful Borders competition at BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair, Beaulieu. Open to garden designers and groups.
New centre opens to help people live well with illness
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care opens Sunflower House in Poole, offering new therapy suites and support services for local patients living with illness.
'Next generation of leaders' promoted at accountancy firm
She is among 33 new partners and directors announced by the top ten accountancy firm across its UK business, of which 15 are in the south region.
Bournemouth event wins gold award for the second year in a row
Bournemouth Writing Festival wins 'Festival / Tourism Event of the Year' at Dorset Tourism Awards 2025, celebrating literary events, culture and arts on the south coast.
'Do not eat': Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Lidl and more UK supermarkets issue recalls
Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Lidl and Iceland are among the supermarkets to issue recalls and 'do not eat' warnings on products
Vet warns UK dog owners of this deadly parasite as wet weather continues
UK dog owners have been urged to be on the lookout for a disease this autumn.
Some road surface treatments to be postponed until next year
Dorset Council delays some road micro-surfacing works until 2026 due to weather and scheduling issues. Urgent repairs will be made before winter.
Argos, Tesco, Primark and B&M warning as shoppers told 'stop using immediately'
Shoppers at Tesco, Argos, TK Maxx, John Lewis, Primark, B&M and Amazon have been warned to stop using some products sold at the stores
The Old Thatch named Dorset Pub of the Year 2025
The Old Thatch in Wimborne wins Dorset Pub of the Year 2025 at the Dorset Tourism Awards, highlighting Fired Up Collective’s "experience-driven, community-focused hospitality across the South Coast."
Formula 1
Leclerc suggests Ferrari ‘on the back foot’ in Mexico
Charles Leclerc believes Ferrari are "on the back foot" against Red Bull and McLaren, despite being the second fastest driver on Friday in Mexico.
What the teams said – Friday in Mexico City
The drivers and team report back on Friday practice for the Mexico City Grand Prix from the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez.
Ride onboard as Verstappen sets Friday pace in Mexico
Max Verstappen continued his recent form by setting the pace on Friday at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Piastri explains ‘pretty average’ lap after P12 in Mexico FP2
Oscar Piastri did not trouble the top of the timesheets during Free Practice 2 at the Mexico City Grand Prix, with the McLaren driver ending the session in P12.
Verstappen wary over 'big concern' despite strong FP2 in Mexico
Max Verstappen has issued a warning that his race pace for the Mexico City Grand Prix "is of course a big concern" as the Red Bull driver struggled on longer simulation runs despite topping Free Practice 2 on Friday.
Relive FP2 as Verstappen goes fastest in Mexico
Max Verstappen ended Friday at the Mexico City Grand Prix at the top of the time sheets, going fastest in Free Practice 2 after sitting out the first session.
McLaren balance ‘a bit all over the place’ – Norris
Lando Norris conceded that the balance of his McLaren was "a bit all over the place" after falling over a quarter-of-a-second shy of Max Verstappen on Friday in Mexico.
FIA Team Principals press conference – Mexico City
Fred Vasseur, Ayao Komatsu and Jonathan Wheatley face the press ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix weekend.
Verstappen leads Leclerc during FP2 in Mexico
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen set the pace during second practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix, the Dutchman leading the way from the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc and Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli.
AS IT HAPPENED: FP2 for the Mexico City Grand Prix
Live coverage of the second Formula 1 practice session for the 2025 Mexico City Grand Prix.
Lindblad admits being ‘nervous’ ahead of FP1 run in Mexico
Arvid Lindblad has admitted to feeling “quite nervous” ahead of his Free Practice 1 outing at the Mexico City Grand Prix, with the British racer mindful of the championship situation as he prepared to take the wheel of title hopeful Max Verstappen’s Red Bull for a session that the rookie assessed as “really good”.
Antonelli optimistic after strong Friday showing in Mexico
Kimi Antonelli praised his practice running ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix as "probably one of the best Fridays I've had in a long time" after finishing towards the top of the times in both one-hour sessions.
Can Verstappen continue his McLaren chase in Mexico?
Lawrence Barretto delves into the data after the first day of practice ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Windows Central
The Battlefield 6 Season 1 update patch notes bring fixes, balance changes, and Challenge nerfs galore — everything but the one thing the game needs the most
Battlefield 6 has posted the massive list of patch notes for the Season 1 update, and sadly, it's missing one huge fix everyone was hoping for.
List of everything new in Halo: Campaign Evolved — missions, weapons, and more
Here is a list of everything new in Halo: Campaign Evolved, Halo Studios' remake of the original Halo: Combat Evolved from Bungie.
Halo: Campaign Evolved heads to Xbox Series X|S, PC, and yes, PlayStation 5 in 2026 — after playing an early demo of this remake, I'm excited
Halo: Campaign Evolved brings a remake of the original story to Xbox, PC, and even PlayStation. After going hands-on, a lot of my concerns are gone.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 cross-save — can you transfer your progress between Xbox, Steam & Battle.net?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be on console and PC, and in the case of the latter, not just from one source. But can you cross-save your progress between them?
This Day in History: Cortana can now connect to your Xbox Live account for gaming news, activity and more
Back in 2015, Microsoft was laying the groundwork for Cortana, gaming, and your Xbox. Here's a flashback to our original coverage.
The Outer Worlds 2
The Outer Worlds 2
Warhammer Day roundup: Darktide roadmap, Dark Heresy’s alpha, Boltgun 2’s new character, and more for Xbox & PC
Warhammer Day is here, and it has brought a tidal wave of announcements for various Warhammer video games like Rogue Trader, Dark Heresy, Boltgun 2, and more.
Before Ninja Gaiden 4: why the original trilogy still matters and how it set the bar for action games
Newegg has stealth-looted a 55% discount for the Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection, a perfect trip down memory lane for long-time fans or newcomers who want to experience the earlier games after completing Ninja Gaiden 4.
ON THIS DAY: The future of Windows Mobile – Does Microsoft want to reboot the concept of a phone?
Windows Phone is dead, at least as we know it. Microsoft has demonstrated that they can invent new hardware categories like the Surface Book and HoloLens. What would happen if they applied that same desire to mobile phones? Let's talk about the future of Microsoft.
No escape: Microsoft flatlines Office Online Server — it's now Microsoft 365 cloud or nothing
Microsoft is officially ending support for Office Online Server on December 31, 2026, marking the end of its self-hosted Office apps. The move pushes enterprises toward Microsoft 365, where the company is focusing on cloud-first services, tighter integration, and AI features like Copilot.
"You got my money this time, but it's the last time" | DICE isn't reverting its Portal XP nerf, claims it's working on challenge difficulty
The Battlefield 6 team has offered an update as to the immediate future of its Portal experiences, and it's not going to sit well with a lot of players.
Phil Spencer swears Forza Motorsport isn’t dead — just parked indefinitely
Phil Spencer confirms Forza Motorsport isn’t cancelled, explaining that Turn 10 Studios is being given more time while Xbox shifts focus to other projects. His comments come amid layoffs, rising profit demands, and growing fan concern over Xbox’s current direction.
Hyperkin Competitor review: The $50 Xbox controller that finally nails 2D gaming with a PlayStation‑style twist
My search for an ideal Xbox controller has borne fruit, for I have acquired the Hyperkin Competitor controller. With a reasonable price tag and a more natural button layout to play 2D games, this is now one of my favorite Xbox controllers.
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Which Philadelphia 76ers legend is known as The Answer?
Allen Iverson.
Karate
Karate is just an aggressive way of making people smell your feet.