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Mahmood defends overhaul of 'out of control' asylum system
Under the plans, refugee status will become temporary and new capped "safe and legal routes" into the UK will be created.
Unprecedented plan for asylum system sees government walk tightrope
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan is unprecedented and marks an enormous change in policy, writes Dominic Casciani.
Trump's plan for Gaza backed by UN Security Council
Included in the 20-point peace plan is the establishment of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF), which would work to demilitarise the territory.
Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death
Displaced Palestinians face life-threatening conditions, as aid agencies appeal for more shelters to be allowed in.
Reselling tickets above face value set to be banned by government
Ministers are expected to announce the plan to tackle touts and resale sites offering tickets at several times face value.
So long, plastic wet wipes - but should we be flushing the new ones?
Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.
KPop Demon Hunters star on how her life mirrored main character's journey
Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.
Dan Wootton denies High Court claim that he catfished 'former colleague'
In High Court documents, the broadcaster said he did not trick a man into sending him explicit photos.
Staff wellbeing 'crisis' forcing teachers out of schools, charity says
A poll of teachers around the UK suggests they have a poorer wellbeing than the general population.
HMRC's suspension of child benefit payments 'cavalier' - MPs
HM Revenue & Customs Tax office apologised after an error in its checks led to payments being stopped.
Paralegal sacked after offering to help dodge £60k illegal working fines
Zohaib Hussain said he could "make documents" to help dodge immigration fines.
This phone habit might be ruining your relationship. Here's how to stop it
Mindlessly checking your phone when you're with somone can have a negative impact on your relationships - here's how to stop it.
'Labour asylum mutiny begins' and 'crackdown' on ticket touts
The home secretary's "sweeping changes" to asylum laws are leading almost every front page on Tuesday.
A Chinese firm bought an insurer for CIA agents - part of Beijing's trillion dollar spending spree
When an insurer for FBI and CIA agents was sold to a Chinese entity, it led the US to tighten investment laws.
We followed Scotland to France 98 - now we're dreaming of another World Cup
Fans tell their stories of Scotland's last World Cup finals ahead of the team's crucial qualification match.
Six key takeaways from the proposed asylum system reforms
What we know so far about Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's proposed reforms.
What now for Queen's playhouse after Andrew evicted from Royal Lodge?
Y Bwthyn Bach is a beloved Wendy house gifted by the people of Wales to Princess Elizabeth in 1932.
When is the Epstein files vote - and why does Trump now say he wants them released?
There are still procedural and legal hurdles to cross before the files can be released to the public.
Pupils banned from singing KPop Demon Hunters songs due to school's 'Christian ethos'
The head teacher tells parents references to demons can feel "deeply uncomfortable" to Christians.
From seabirds to sea turtles: the fatal toll of plastic revealed
A new study pinpoints the deadly thresholds of plastic ingestion for marine life.
Poland says blast on rail line to Ukraine 'unprecedented act of sabotage'
Authorities say the blast happened on a line leading to the border with Ukraine.
Clair Obscur leads Game Awards nominations
The French-made role-playing game gets a record 12 nominations in total, including Game of the Year.
Ukraine to get up to 100 French-made Rafale fighter jets
President Volodymyr Zelensky hails a "historic" deal aimed at boosting Ukraine's defences against deadly Russian air attacks.
'She's cuter than me,' says Renée Zellweger on new Bridget Jones statue
A new statue celebrating the character was unveiled in London's Leicester Square on Monday.
UK will not tolerate Chinese spying, minister says after MI5 alert to MPs and peers
Politicians have been warned they are being targeted by suspected Chinese spies posing as "headhunters".
Net migration 20% lower than first thought as more British nationals left UK
The figures also reveal migration peaked 38,000 higher than previously reported in the year to March 2023.
How serious is Labour backlash over asylum plans?
Many of the government’s own MPs are uneasy about the proposals – not just the usual critics.
Google boss says trillion-dollar AI investment boom has 'elements of irrationality'
In an exclusive BBC interview, Sundar Pichai hailed artificial intelligence as an "extraordinary moment" but said no company would be immune if bubble burst.
How much will fans save under proposed new ticketing rules?
A proposed law will make it illegal to resell tickets for events such as concerts above face value.
Travel warning as snow and ice move in across country
A number of snow and ice warning are coming into effect as a deep cold front moves over Scotland.
Catherine's first speech in two years calls for dignity for carers
The Princess of Wales tells business leaders about the importance of supporting families with young children.
Two Ukrainians working for Russia behind rail sabotage, Polish PM says
Donald Tusk said the two suspects had entered Poland from Belarus and had long worked for Russia.
What now for Queen's playhouse after Andrew evicted from Royal Lodge?
Y Bwthyn Bach is a beloved Wendy house gifted by the people of Wales to Princess Elizabeth in 1932.
'I hated that I looked Asian': KPop Demon Hunters star on her struggle for acceptance
Korean-American actress Arden Cho tells BBC Global Women she struggled to feel accepted while growing up in Texas.
Shelters plea for Gazans as winter rains raise fears of more disease and death
Displaced Palestinians face life-threatening conditions, as aid agencies appeal for more shelters to be allowed in.
So long, plastic wet wipes - but should we be flushing the new ones?
Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.
Cloudflare apologises for outage which took down X and ChatGPT
"We apologise to our customers and the Internet in general" the web infrastructure company said.
Man who cryogenically froze ex-wife sparks debate by dating new partner
Gui Junmin froze his former spouse as a sign of his devotion - but it's now emerged he is dating again.
Thames Water rescue plan attacked by excluded bidders
Potential bidders say they are frustrated to have been frozen out of talks on the future of the UK's biggest water utility.
Once-extinct wildcats to make a comeback in England
Fifty wildcats could be reintroduced to the countryside in south west England, conservationists say.
Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, says Google's Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.
Eleven countries added to methanol poisoning warning list
The Foreign Office list now includes India, Morocco and Nepal following a "global increase" in reported cases.
Stranger Things star to make her West End debut
The US actress will swap the screen for the stage when she takes on the leading lady role of Juliet.
Bournemouth Echo
First ever Christmas lights switch-on event to take place after volunteers efforts
FIRST ever Christmas lights switch-on event will take place after a dedicated group of volunteers and committee members stepped in to save long running festive parade from closure.
20-tonnes of waste fly-tipped across heathland and forest
AROUND 20-tonnes of waste was fly-tipped across a heathland and forest, as police and agencies hunt to find the culprits.
'It will be massive and huge' - Poole gym owner organising 24-hour charity event
A GYM owner from Poole is organising a 24-hour charity cycle, raising money for two charities close to her heart.
'I was frozen and watching in horror': Inquest launched after teen's death on railway
A mother said that she was 'frozen' and 'watching in horror' upon finding that her teenage daughter had died after falling over onto a railway line.
Residents left stunned as fire rips through two cars
TWO CARS caught on fire, leaving nearby residents alarmed as flames spread rapidly through one car to another.
RECAP: Main road closed with concerns for woman on bridge over A338
Good evening - there are delays on the A338 due to road closures being in place
School bans songs from KPop Demon Hunters as they go against ‘Christian ethos’
An infant school has asked its pupils not to sing songs from the Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters as they could make Christians feel “deeply uncomfortable”.
Woman claims she saw the ghost of Frankenstein author enter a Wetherspoons
A WETHERSPOONS pub is said to be haunted – by the ghost of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley.
Retrospective application for new cottage in Poole
A retrospective application for a new two-bedroom cottage in Poole has been submitted to BCP Council.
Man 'exposes' himself to woman while she was driving
A man 'exposed' himself to a woman earlier this month while she was driving in Poole.
Upgrades proposed for Southbourne Water Tower
Upgrades to networking equipment has been proposed for the Southbourne Water Tower.
Plans for eight person HMO set to be granted despite 90 objections
Plans for an eight person HMO is set to be granted despite 90 objections to the plans.
Person taken to hospital after crash between lorry and car
A PERSON was taken to hospital after a crash between a lorry and a car.
Homelessness strategy for 2026-2031 launched
A new strategy to tackle homelessness across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has begun public consultation.
Coastguard called to medical emergency by pier
Poole Coastguard Rescue Team were called to Bournemouth Pier following reports of someone suffering a medical emergency.
Police called to train station after concern for welfare raised
British Transport Police were called to New Milton station following a concern for welfare.
'Desperate to unite' winner with unclaimed £1 million prize ticket
EuroMillions £1m prize unclaimed in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole. National Lottery urges players to check tickets for code HPCF58869. Claim by May 3, 2026.
RECAP: Crash between lorry and car partially blocks road
Delays in Longham after a reported crash. Updates to follow
Force secures 'positive results' for victims as burglary solve rate rises
The Force has secured positive results for victims of burglary as it continues to relentlessly pursue offenders targeting homes in the county.
Plans for Bournemouth ice rink set to be refused - a week after opening
Bournemouth’s Christmas festive event could have planning permission refused just days after launching.
Police shut main road after concerns for woman on bridge
Police shut part of the A338 following concerns for the welfare of a woman on a bridge.
Brewer launches choc orange beer for festive season
Goldings, Challenger and Target hops add zesty notes, while natural flavours create an orange tang.
Care home commemorates Armistice Day with tribute to fallen
Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne marked Armistice Day with a two-minute silence, poppies, local cadets, and music.
MP fights for 'better protection' against cowboy builders
Tom Hayes MP urges Parliament to tackle rogue builders in Bournemouth East, calling for tougher regulations, licensing, and better protection for homeowners.
Road safety improvements planned at busy Dorset junction
Dorset Council to improve road safety at Gore Clump junction on the C13, with work from 24 Nov–19 Dec and closures on weekdays 24 Nov–12 Dec and overnight 15–17 Dec. A diversion via the A350 will be in place during the overnight closures, and a new layout planned.
New initiative launched to support terminally ill patients
Marie Curie launches new Bournemouth initiative with North Bournemouth PCN to support terminally ill patients and advance care plans.
Care home raises hundreds through festival of light
These included stained glass-style stars and hanging 'botanical' lanterns which residents had decorated earlier in arts and crafts sessions.
Roman coins found in Dorset field fetch over £16,000 at auction
A hoard of 97 Roman coins found in Dorset by metal detectorist Trenton Oliver sold for £16,625 at Noonans Mayfair auction, exceeding estimates.
Charity launches Christmas appeal amid 'all-time high' demand
Julian House launches Christmas Appeal as demand for homelessness support in Dorset reaches record high. Charity urges public donations to aid vital services.
Schoolchildren design flag to welcome visitors to development
Milldown CE Academy pupils win flag design contest for Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties’ development in Lower Bryanston, Bryanston Holt, earning the pair a £50 Amazon voucher and the school a £250 donation.
'Powerful' theatre production on climate change to tour Hampshire
Theatre for Life’s youth-led climate change play "Bringing the Outside In" tours Hampshire in 2026, tackling air pollution and climate anxiety, and blending influences from New Forest folklore.
Dorset museum to become a hub of festive fun this Christmas season
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is set to become a hub of festive fun this Christmas season.
All you need to know about the return of Winter Wanderland
Ringwood's Winter Wanderland returns 30 November with 80+ market stalls, live entertainment, Santa parade, Christmas lights, and free parking.
Poole author's new book is an 'indictment of human nature'
"It brings you tales of love and lobsters; grief and greed; midnight robbery and daylight snobbery.
New Forest business celebrates first year with local accolade
Lymington Firewood, a Hampshire start-up, earns the New Forest Marque for local kiln-dried logs, kindling and firelighters. Free local delivery available.
Jane McDonald confirmed to bring tour to Bournemouth
Jane McDonald brings her 'Living The Dream' tour to Bournemouth International Centre on 24 September 2026. Tickets on sale 28 November.
School's fundraising event raises £19k for Nepal charity
A weekend charity event raised £19,000 for Nepal-based NGO Right4Children, supporting sports in schools. Pupil-led stalls, an auction, and live music featured.
Anyone missing a loved one invited to attend Christmas carol service
The dates and arrangements for each service vary by location, so people are advised to check the relevant crematorium's website for more information.
Knife crime crackdown in Dorset with knife arches and surrender bins
Dorset Police continues its efforts as part of the NPCC Sceptre campaign, running from November 17-23, 2025, to combat knife crime, with public events in Bournemouth and Weymouth.
Winners of the 2025 Young Person in LPG awards revealed
Philippa Lois-Smith of AvantiGas wins 2025 Young Person in LPG award at Liquid Gas UK's Bournemouth conference, highlighting innovation in bioLPG and sustainability.
Renowned organist to perform at Bournemouth theatre
Renowned organist Anna Lapwood brings her 2026 UK tour to Bournemouth’s Pavilion Theatre, bringing her custom-built organ. Tickets on sale 21 November.
Bournemouth bar wins best nightlife experience in awards
Barbara’s Bier Haus in Bournemouth wins gold for Best Nightlife Experience at 2025 DMB Tourism Awards.
Morebus celebrates double success at national awards
Morebus and Go South Coast win big at Route One Awards; Go South Coast named Large Bus Operator of the Year. Richard Wade takes Manager of the Year.
National Express offers free coach travel for Christmas
Onboard, families can expect leather reclining seats, free Wi-Fi on selected services and plenty of luggage space for Christmas gifts.
Long-established taxi firm launches nationwide service
PRC Streamline Taxis launches a national taxi network on its app, with the potential to reach 60,000 licensed drivers from the smallest towns and villages to the largest cities.
Four days of free car parking announced for Christmas
New Forest District Council offers free parking in town and village centre car parks on 6, 20, 21 December and one other free parking day, decided by each of the town and parish councils, to coincide with their own festive events.
Urgent warning issued over new highly contagious strain of flu
Data released by the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed a severe uplift in flu infections
All the sites affected by the Cloudflare outage as thousands report issues
Various services, such as X and Spotify, have been impacted by Cloudflare experiencing issues today (Tuesday, November 18)
Formula 1
Stella on how McLaren have tried to ‘improve’ Vegas issues
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has explained how the squad have taken steps to resolve their Las Vegas Grand Prix issues following a “difficult” race for them back in 2024.
F1 and Mattel to launch UNO Elite Formula 1 decks
Formula 1 and Mattel are bringing the thrill of racing to one of the world’s most loved card games with the release of a special F1-themed version of UNO Elite.
An exclusive look into the off-track life of Oscar Piastri
When a Formula 1 driver arrives at a racetrack, he selects full race mode and puts everything else out of his mind to focus on the day job. Over the course of the last decade covering the sport, that's usually the mode they're engaged in when I get to talk to them through my role as an interviewer for F1. But for a change of pace and as part of an exclusive new series, I headed Off The Grid to hang out with the sport's elite racers away from the office.
Windows Central
Days before its PS5 release, this Xbox exclusive just got a huge update — here are the patch notes (and why I'm jumping back in)
Update 1.7, the "Expedition Update," is out now for STALKER 2; it's coming days before the Xbox exclusive is getting its long-awaited PS5 release.
Microsoft just revealed how Windows 11 is evolving into an agentic OS — finally the explanation we've all been waiting for
A new agentic workspace feature will contain AI agents in their own secure session, which users can share data with or shut down at a moment's notice.
Microsoft is adding an 'experimental agentic features' toggle to Windows 11 as it gears up for AI OS future
The latest Windows 11 preview builds now include a new toggle dubbed 'experimental agentic features' which Microsoft says is designed to allow AI agents to take control of your PC
Demonschool, SpongeBob SquarePants, and more — all the new Xbox games arriving this week (Nov. 17-23)
Here are all the new Xbox games launching this week, from November 17-23, 2025.
Microsoft is about to kill my favorite Edge feature — and Copilot is to blame
Microsoft is quietly phasing out one of Edge’s most useful features, scaling back the Sidebar so Copilot can take its place.
Xbox Game Pass wins big with 2 Game of the Year nominees at The Game Awards 2025 — and 2 of the best RPGs, too, thanks to Obsidian
The Game Awards has revealed its 2025 nominees, and 10 of them — including two of the Game of the Year contenders — are available to play on Xbox Game Pass.
Xbox President Sarah Bond discusses the future — "Hardware is absolutely core to everything we do at Xbox. Our most valuable players love the hardware experience."
Despite doubts about Xbox's future, Xbox President Sarah Bond isn't worried. She describes a future hardware platform that is both powerful, running all of your existing console games as well as PC games on top.
Xbox Partner Showcase revealed — Every single game is Xbox Play Anywhere, set to go live on November 20
Exclusively revealed by us a couple of weeks ago, Xbox's November partner showcase is now official. Here's what you need to know.
Windows 11 is gaining a powerful set of new AI productivity features in 2026 — here's what to expect
Microsoft is adding the ability to generate text in ant text box, dictate and transcribe speech using natural language, and summarize emails using AI to Windows 11.
Windows 11 is getting a new point-in-time restore feature and other advanced recovery tools
Microsoft has unveiled new recovery methods for Windows 11 PCs in the event where a PC is no longer able to boot, or data has become corrupted.
Microsoft is "raising the bar" and making major changes to how drivers are built and verified on Windows 11 — here are the important details
Windows 11 is raising the security and resiliency bar when it comes to driver signing, and is trying to move peripheral drivers out of the kernel.
AI video goes corporate — Microsoft 365 Copilot adds OpenAI’s viral Sora 2
Microsoft just integrated Sora 2 into Microsoft 365 Copilot, giving users access to advanced AI video generation with improved realism and control.
Windows 11's Taskbar and search box is about to get an agentic upgrade with AI agent integration
Microsoft has announced a new capability coming soon to the Taskbar that will let AI agents appear as app icons offering glanceable information about automated tasks.
Microsoft is making a major change to BitLocker encryption with new PCs in 2026 — here's what you need to know
Windows 11 is gaining anew, hardware accelerated BitLocker encryption capability on new devices starting next year.
NVIDIA joins Microsoft’s push on Claude — piling billions into Anthropic’s future
Anthropic is partnering with Microsoft and NVIDIA in a deal that brings Claude to Azure, expands engineering collaboration, and includes billions in new investments.
Keys like pebbles and an ultra-low price — what more could I want from my jack-of-all-trades wireless keyboard?
I've been using the Logitech Pebble Keys 2 (K380s) wireless Bluetooth keyboard, and it's exactly what I expected from one of the most popular sub-$50 options.
You're not alone, X / Twitter is down due to major Cloudflare outage — here's what you need to know
A major Cloudflare outage has caused hundreds of websites to go offline, including X. Here's what that means.
ChatGPT was completely down — major Cloudflare outage affected OpenAI's chatbot
A massive Cloudflare outage is affecting major web services right now, one of the biggest being OpenAI and its chatbot, ChatGPT.
Kensington's SD7100T5 EQ Pro includes my new favorite (and rare) feature found in Thunderbolt 5 docks
A wide variety of ports and a built-in M.2 SSD slot make Kensington's new Thunderbolt 5 dock one of the best in 2025. IS it right for you? Let's find out!
Cloudflare is down this morning, causing outages at X, OpenAI, and even some online games as sporadic disruptions continue
Cloudflare is "aware of, and investigating" a server issue that's causing problems for popular websites and social platforms.
Best controller for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — play like a pro on Xbox and PC, whatever your budget
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is still best played on controller, even on PC, but you're going to want to have the right one. Here are the best options right now for Xbox and PC.
Microsoft warns that Windows 11's agentic AI could install malware on your PC: "Only enable this feature if you understand the security implications"
Microsoft is pushing ahead with its plan to add agentic capabilities to Windows 11, but has issued an important security warning for anyone who is interested in trying it out.
How to upgrade Windows 10 to 11 using a local account — A step-by-step guide to skipping the Microsoft account requirement
Yes, if you already use a local account on Windows 10, you can upgrade to Windows 11 without having to link your Microsoft account, and here's how.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leads the Game Awards 2025 nominations — here are all the nominees for December's show
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades 2, and other games dominate the Game Awards 2025 nominations. Here is a list of all the nominees.
As STALKER 2 is set to arrive on PS5, the developers thank Xbox for helping support the game — "A match happened that ultimately made millions of players happy"
As Xbox console exclusive STALKER 2 is about to launch on PlayStation 5, the developers posted a message thanking Xbox for support.
Microsoft enrages developers with cringe tweet that reckons Copilot can finish your code before you finish your coffee
The company's latest post on X hasn't gone down well with the developer community, as responses beg for it to focus on fixing Windows instead.
Laffgaff
Who directed the 1989 ‘Batman’ movie featuring Jack Nicholson as the Joker?
Tim Burton.
Itsfoss
RustDesk Pulls Ahead of TeamViewer, AnyDesk with Wayland Multi-Scaled Display Support
New nightly build brings support for monitors with different scaling factors.