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Andrew stripped of 'prince' title and will move out of Royal Lodge
The dramatic move follows weeks of intense scrutiny over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Is this finally rock bottom for Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor?
Stripping Andrew of the title 'prince' is colossal, says the BBC's royal correspondent Sean Coughlan.
Letting agent apologises for 'oversight' on Reeves rental licence
The company says its property manager offered to apply for the required licence but this never happened.
Long A&E waits causing heartbreaking suffering, charity says
Patients are dying in corridors and others left for hours in soiled clothes, says Age UK.
Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in
The site tells BBC News it believes people are viewing riskier sites - but they may just be using VPNs.
Heartbreak, headless dummies and 'eggy' Shakespeare: Celebrity Traitors fight to the death
A gruesome challenge follows yet another celebrity murder on the reality TV show, which nears its finale.
Martha Kearney: I'm worried about Britain's wildflowers - so my husband and I planted a meadow
The decline in UK wildflower meadows not only threatens wildlife, say experts, but could drive up certain food prices
Trump caps US refugee admissions at 7,500 - mostly white South Africans
The president sets the limit at 7,500 for the coming year, a dramatic cut from 125,000.
Hundreds of energy-intensive businesses to see bills cut by £420m from next year
UK Steel said while the increased support was welcomed, the government could have gone further.
'We saw people murdered in front of us' - Sudan siege survivors speak to the BBC
Harrowing accounts from people who have escaped an RSF assault on the besieged city of el-Fasher.
Stop avoiding your bank balance and other ways to manage your money better
If you're struggling to get on top of your money, here are four ways to help you manage it better.
What we know about Andrew losing titles and Windsor mansion
The language of Buckingham Palace's statement is "very brutal", royal historian Kelly Swaby tells the BBC.
King's statement on Andrew in full
The King's brother loses his title of prince and will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
Watch: Question Time audience reacts to Andrew news
A recording of the programme was interrupted on Thursday as the news broke.
Cat Burns' new album shows a softer side to the Traitors star
How To Be Human finds the star grappling with grief and heartbreak, instead of murdering celebrities.
The Papers: 'The Andrew formerly known as Prince' and 'meet Mr Windsor'
The Royal announcement that Andrew will be stripped of the title of "prince" dominates Friday's papers.
How teenager gave a street concert and was caught up in Russia's repressive past
Diana Loginova sang songs critical of the Kremlin. The 18-year-old and her bandmate are now in court.
Weekly quiz: How many years since Lily Allen last released an album?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they're making an unholy mess
A new study estimates that about half of all churches in England have bats living in them.
The American adoptees who fear deportation to a country they can't remember
Thousands of US adoptees do not have citizenship despite being brought to the country as babies decades ago. Now many fear deportation.
What the Reeves emails tell us in rental licence row
In several emails, the letting agent suggests they will apply for the licence on Reeves's behalf.
Barcelona's Sagrada Família becomes world's tallest church
The Gaudí-designed architectural marvel now stands at an impressive 162.91 metres.
Australian influencer family move to UK to avoid social media ban
Beck and Bec Lea say the move will allow their teenage daughter to keep making content.
Man dies and three injured in helicopter crash
Emergency services were called to Ings Lane in Bentley at about 10:15 GMT, police say.
Five charged in overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson
The men are accused of running a drug ring in New York City that sold counterfeit prescription opioid pills through social media.
'Everything's gone' - BBC finally able to access one of Jamaica's worst-hit areas
Buildings, power lines, and a church once visited by King Charles are down in the tourism hub of Falmouth.
'The bodies just kept coming' - photographer at deadly Rio police raid
A witness says residents brought down body after body - some mutilated - after the massive police raid which has left at least 120 dead.
Israel confirms identities of hostages' bodies returned by Hamas
The bodies were identified as those of Amiram Cooper and Sahar Baruch, the Israeli prime minister's office said.
What will happen to Sarah Ferguson and the princesses as Andrew loses titles?
The language of Buckingham Palace's statement is "very brutal", royal historian Kelly Swaby tells the BBC.
Ex-sergeant major jailed for six months for sexual assault of soldier who took her own life
Michael Webber admitted sexually assaulting Jaysley Beck, 19, who later took her own life.
Just Stop Oil trio cleared over Stonehenge orange powder protest
The trio are cleared of all charges after citing human rights law in their defence.
Several hundred feared dead as Tanzania election protests continue
A diplomatic source tells the BBC there is credible evidence that at least 500 people had died.
Manchester synagogue attacker shot multiple times by police, inquest hears
Two Jewish men were killed when Jihad Al-Shamie attacked the synagogue before being shot dead by police.
The King is expected to fund Andrew's move - but where does he get his money?
The language of Buckingham Palace's statement is "very brutal", royal historian Kelly Swaby tells the BBC.
The houses on the sprawling Sandringham Estate that could become Andrew's next home
The sprawling Norfolk estate is home to several properties - here is a look at where Andrew might be moving in.
Is this finally rock bottom for Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor?
Stripping Andrew of the title 'prince' is colossal, says the BBC's royal correspondent Sean Coughlan.
'She'd be so proud,' Virginia Giuffre's family tell BBC
The relatives of the late Virginia Giuffre, who accused the royal of sexual abuse, say she would be "proud".
Free bus passes for under 22s 'unaffordable' and will not go ahead, says government
The Commons Transport Committee recommended scrapping bus fares for young people in August.
Dutch centrist Rob Jetten claims victory in neck-and-neck election race
Jetten said his D66 liberal party had achieved a historic result after vote analysis indicated it could be beaten.
Reeves rebuked by PM over 'regrettable' rental confusion but faces no further action
The chancellor has apologised for the failure to obtain the correct licence when renting out her family home.
Hurricane death toll rises as Jamaica aid effort struggles
The devastating storm claimed nearly 50 lives when it swept Haiti and Jamaica this week.
Second gold toilet to be auctioned, six years after first was stolen from palace
The first edition of the solid gold loo was taken from Blenheim Palace in 2019.
Post Office justice measures could include special stamp for victims
Restorative justice scheme for subpostmasters will offer face-to-face meetings with Fujitsu and Post Office executives.
Four easy ways to spend less and save more money
If you're struggling to get on top of your money, here are four ways to help you manage it better.
How teenager gave a street concert and was caught up in Russia's repressive past
Diana Loginova sang songs critical of the Kremlin. The 18-year-old and her bandmate are now in court.
Heartbreak, headless dummies and 'eggy' Shakespeare - Celebrity Traitors fight to the death
A gruesome challenge follows yet another celebrity murder on the reality TV show, which nears its finale.
Martha Kearney: I'm worried about Britain’s wildflowers - so I planted a meadow
The decline in UK wildflower meadows not only threatens wildlife, say experts, but could drive up certain food prices
Weekly quiz: How many years since Lily Allen last released an album?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Bats are seeking sanctuary in churches - but they're making an unholy mess
A new study estimates that about half of all churches in England have bats living in them.
'We saw people murdered in front of us' - Sudan siege survivors speak to the BBC
Harrowing accounts from people who have escaped an RSF assault on the besieged city of el-Fasher.
US strikes on alleged drug boats violate law, UN human rights chief says
Volker Türk said the strikes were "unacceptable" and urged Washington to halt them immediately.
Sultana says party founded with Corbyn aiming to 'run government'
Changing "people's lives for the better" requires "winning state power", the Coventry South MP says.
Israel confirms identities of hostages' bodies returned by Hamas
The bodies were identified as those of Amiram Cooper and Sahar Baruch, the Israeli prime minister's office said.
Pornhub says UK visitors down 77% since age checks came in
The site tells BBC News it believes people are viewing riskier sites - but they may just be using VPNs.
Nasa hits back at Kim Kardashian's moon landing conspiracy
In a recent episode of her TV series, the reality star said she believed the moon landing was fake.
Bournemouth Echo
The New Forest pub filled with creaks and whispered voices
This beloved local establishment has long been whispered about as a focal point for paranormal activity,
Wartime airfield pillbox transformed into vital wildlife haven
BCP Council has completed a unique wildlife conservation project, breathing new life into a piece of Christchurch’s wartime history while providing crucial support for local bat populations.
Man found dead at home after concern for welfare raised
An inquest has opened into the death of a man who was found after a concern for welfare was raised.
Poole business sets Guinness World Record for most expensive cake stand
Prop Options has achieved a Guinness World Record for creating the world's most expensive cake stand.
Candlelight concert to illuminate church this Christmas
A Bournemouth church will be illuminated with thousands of candles for a festive concert this Christmas.
Inquest opens after crash kills 'beloved' mum, daughter and sister
An inquest has opened into the death of a 'beloved' mother who was involved in a fatal crash in Bridport.
Man arrested after fatal Dorset crash still on bail
A man who was arrested following a fatal crash that killed a mum of four still remains on bail, police have said.
Man launches 'assault' on Lidl worker after attempted theft
A man pushed a shop worker to the floor, before ripping their shirt, after attempting to steal items from a Lidl in Ringwood.
Man playing 'chicken' with oncoming traffic arrested after 'dangerous' pursuit
A man has been arrested following a 45-minute 'police chase' that ended on the A338 near New Forest water park.
Man playing 'chicken' with oncoming traffic arrested after 'dangerous' pursuit
A man has been arrested following a 45-minute 'police chase' that ended on the A338 near New Forest water park.
Boy creates frightful maze for Halloween in back garden
Teenagers from Parkstone have created scare maze to give their neighbourhood following the success of last year’s
Cafe announces permanent closure
A cafe has announced it will be closing its doors.
Bournemouth Charter Trustees overturn decision and accept mayoral portrait
Bournemouth charter trustees have voted to overturn a decision made three years ago and to accept Councillor George Farquhar’s mayoral portrait.
Boat and trailer stolen from property
A boat and trailer were stolen from a property in Lymington.
Crash involving car and motorbike blocks main road
A crash involving a car and a motorbike blocked a main road, causing delays.
‘Eerie laughter and icy rooms’: Former headteacher recalls Dorset school ghosts
A former headteacher has recalled the ‘chilling’ supernatural incidents he experienced at a Dorset primary school.
3 types of chocolate sold in Home Bargains recalled as 'possible health risk'
Milka chocolate sold in Home Bargains is being recalled because it contains allergens which are not mentioned on the label in English.
Police object to convenience store's bid for off sales of alcohol
A Bournemouth convenience store applying for a premises licence to permit the off sales of alcohol has its application heard by licensing committee.
Bournemouth café's bid to sell alcohol outside heard by licensing committee
A café in Bournemouth that wants to vary conditions on the current licence to be able to sell and allow customers to drink alcohol at tables outside had its application heard at licensing committee.
Road blocked following motorbike crash
The A338 Wessex Way is blocked both ways due to a crash.
Coroner appeals to trace next of kin after Bournemouth man’s death
The coroner is appealing for help to trace the next of kin of a man who died in Bournemouth.
REVIEW: Annie is a smash hit for Bournemouth theatre group
Since it first premiered on Broadway in 1977, Annie has become one of theatre's most-loved musicals.
Waitrose and John Lewis warn customers to stop using pasta strainer
An OXO pasta strainer has been recalled by retailers Waitrose and John Lewis over fears it 'exposes customers to a potential carcinogen'.
Prince Andrew to lose 'Prince' title and will leave Royal Lodge in Windsor
Prince Andrew will lose his 'Prince' title and will leave his home at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, Buckingham Palace has said.
Urgent search for missing woman last seen yesterday
A search is underway for a missing woman, lase seen yesterday morning.
Dorset neighbourhoods grow as homes get green light
A series of planning approvals have been decided by Dorset Council for Wimborne and the surrounding area.
When to expect live firing in Dorset military area
Date and times of live firing exercises for a Dorset military training area have been issued.
'Think of others and pets before setting off fireworks'
It's bonfire fortnight again.
'Iconic' boyband set to visit Bournemouth on first tour in 25 years
Described as 'one of the most iconic boybands of all time', Five recently kicked off their first tour in 25 years and will be bring it to Bournemouth.
Homelessness charity appeals for help to open a further women-only house
Bournemouth homelessness charity Hope HTS is marking the 10th anniversary of its women-only house with an appeal to fund another.
Bournemouth town centre wins 15th Purple Flag award for night-time economy
Bournemouth town centre has won purple flag, a national accreditation for towns that offer a safe, vibrant, and welcoming night-time.
Bournemouth coastal defences recognised at region’s top engineering awards
A scheme to upgrade defences built in the 1930s to protect a much-loved section of Bournemouth’s coast has gained national recognition.
How to keep your pet calm this firework season
ESSENTIAL tips to keep pets calm and safe during firework season has been shared by veterinary surgeon.
Sweet smiles as ice cream fan Win celebrates 104th birthday
One of the south’s oldest residents has celebrated her 104th birthday among well-wishers in a specially created ‘ice cream parlour’.
Cafe "surprised and honoured" to be shortlisted for Cafe of the Year
A not-for-profit café said it is “surprised and honoured” to be shortlisted in the Daily Echo’s Café of the Year competition.
You could face jail time in UK if you use fireworks during these hours of the day
It is against the law to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am in the UK, however, there are exemptions - the laws to be aware of.
Formula 1
When F1 drivers take historic cars for a spin
From Yuki Tsunoda’s drive in Honda’s RA272 to Lewis Hamilton’s emotional lap in Ayrton Senna’s McLaren, we look back at the most memorable moments when modern F1 drivers stepped into the cockpits of legendary cars.
How data helps F1 drivers go faster
Oscar Piastri's Race Engineer, Tom Stallard, and former Renault F1 driver Jolyon Palmer join the latest episode of F1 Explains to delve into data and discuss how teams and drivers use it to go faster.
Red Bull to ‘take more time’ on 2026 line-up – Mekies
Red Bull Team Principal Laurent Mekies has stated that the squad will “take a bit more time” before settling on their driver line-up for 2026, with the futures of Yuki Tsunoda and the Racing Bulls pairing yet to be decided.
Hamilton & Ferrari ‘needed time to be on same page'
Fred Vasseur believes that Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari both needed “time to be on the same page” when it came to certain details as the partnership between the two sides began this season.
Windows Central
PUBG adds AI squadmates that listen, loot, and fight like real players — powered by NVIDIA’s ACE tech
PUBG and other top games are about to change? NVIDIA’s ACE technology aims to introduce human-like AI squadmates ready to play, listen, and adapt alongside you.
Activision and Paramount's Call of Duty film finds director and writers — it's being helmed by Hollywood duo Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg
The Call of Duty movie from Paramount and Xbox's Activision now has a director and writer, with Taylor Sheridan And Peter Berg once again teaming up.
Dying Light 2 goes spooky, and The Beast update brings fresh blood to the classic — here's what you need to know
Dying Light: The Beast gets a surprise update, while Dying Light 2 unleashes its Halloween event with new gear and ghoulish gameplay.
"The scale of this exposure is immense" — New study reveals the extent of data leaks and the frightening rise of digital doppelgängers
A new study published by Surfshark VPN's research team offers a frightening insight into the true extent of data leaks and breaches since 2004. Are you doing enough to protect yourself?
Jensen Huang doesn't "believe we are in the AI bubble" — as NVIDIA briefly became the world's first $5 trillion company, with $500 billion in AI chip orders in the pipeline
NVIDIA's shares recently rose by more than 3%, causing its market capitalization to cross the coveted $5 trillion threshold due to an increase in demand for AI chips.
ARC Raiders launches strong with 260,000+ player count on the Steam charts, even with Battlefield 6 REDSEC competition — I'm jazzed it's finally here
ARC Raiders has officially come out across Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5, and is off to a strong start with well over 250K concurrent Steam players and positive reviews from fans.
The Outer Worlds 2 hides an incredible, unique gun on your ship — and there's a secret to get it right away
In The Outer Worlds 2, there's a powerful unique weapon hidden on The Incognito. Even better, there's a secret to accessing it right away, and we know the trick.
ON THIS DAY: Are the Lumia 950 and 950 XL victims of the Surface's success?
Will the Surface's success cause fans to pass on the Lumias 950 and 950 XL during the critical launch of a new OS? Time and how these devices sell will tell.
Satya Nadella's "Xbox competes with TikTok" comments don't make sense — but not for the reason you think
Yes, Xbox competes with TikTok and other forms of social media. But the reason TikTok is winning is because Microsoft refuses to be more social and culturally open — It's no surprise Roblox and Steam are eating Xbox's lunch. Microsoft is VERY uncool.
Obsidian didn't add this cool feature to The Outer Worlds 2 until the game was well into development — here's how it happened
The Outer Worlds 2 directors Brandon Adler and Matthew Singh revealed that one of the game's more interesting features wasn't planned at first.
Canva takes direct aim at Adobe's egregious prices and moves Affinity to a free model — Here's what all this means for creators
Affinity wants to offer creative freedom without the strings of a subscription, in an apparent jab against Adobe.
Microsoft obscures OpenAI's $11.5 billion loss last quarter behind corporate and financial jargon in FY26 Q1 earnings
Microsoft's latest financial report seemingly suggests that OpenAI might have incurred a $11.5 billion loss in the quarter that just ended.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection pre-orders have taken flight — and one of my most requested monsters finally returns after nearly two decades
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection's latest trailer reveals more of its story, the game's deluxe edition and pre-order bonus, and the return of one of the most frightening monsters in the entire franchise.
Bill Gates recently warned of an AI bubble — likening it to the dot-com era's hype-driven overvaluations: "There are a ton of these investments that will be dead ends."
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates recently said the world is in the midst of an AI bubble, comparing it to the dot-com bubble, when several companies were overvalued due to hype and investor enthusiasm.
Laffgaff
Which twin god and goddess were the childen of Zeus and Leto in Greek mythology?
Apollo and Artemis.
Submarine Color
What color are submarines? Deep navy.
Itsfoss
I Found Everything Search Engine Alternative for Linux Users
A GUI app for searching for files on your Linux system? Well, why not? Not everyone likes the dark and spooky terminal.