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Zelensky warns Ukraine risks losing US support over White House peace plan
Vladimir Putin says the plan could be the "basis" for peace but warns Russia is prepared to fight on.
BBC board member resigns and criticises 'governance issues' at top of corporation
Shumeet Banerji, an ex-management consultant, leaves the BBC board and criticises its governance.
New puberty blockers trial to begin after UK ban
Those taking part in the study will be children under 16 who are going through puberty.
High-profile Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit Congress after Trump feud
Her feud with the president erupted amid her relentless calls to release files related to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
'Nobody expected it': Tess and Claudia's exit takes Strictly stars by surprise
The celebrities were speaking to BBC News ahead of Blackpool week, a major milestone in the contest.
Radiohead deliver a spell-binding, hit-packed set in London
The rock band play their first UK show in seven years, and give fans everything they hoped for.
'I'll be cheering for him': Takeaways from Trump and Mamdani's surprisingly cordial meeting
It was billed as potentially the political showdown of the year. Instead, both men gave one another praise.
Scotland fans caused 'extremely small earthquake' in World Cup qualifier win
Seismic activity was recorded as the Tartan Army celebrated Scotland reaching their first World Cup since 1998.
Our babies were taken after 'biased' parenting test - now we're fighting to get them back
The Danish government has banned the use of parental competency tests, known as FKUs, on Greenlandic families after decades of criticism.
Move over fillers - here's why people are having facial injections made from fish sperm
They’re derived from fish sperm and celebs including Charlie XCX swear by them. But what are polynucleotides and do they work?
How can you tell if your new favourite artist is a real person?
As AI-generated music floods streaming platforms, questions bubble over whether listeners are owed more transparency.
The Christian converts the US is deporting back to Iran
While Donald Trump admonishes Nigeria for persecuting Christians, Christian converts tell the BBC they live in fear of being deported to Iran from the US.
The Papers: 'Trump turns the screw' and 'Farage's pal betrays Britain'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's response to a US-backed plan to end the war with Russia leads Saturday's papers.
Fraud victims are being failed by justice system, warn charities
Only a fraction of fraud reports result in a prosecution, new analysis suggests.
First Sycamore Gap tree 'offsprings' to be planted
More than half the 49 saplings grown from the illegally felled tree will be planted in a week.
'It's a different world now' - man wrongly jailed for 38 years adjusts to life outside
Peter Sullivan, who was released after 38 years wrongful imprisonment, on how life has changed.
Cold plunges and kombucha: Do winter wellness trends really work?
Experts weigh in on whether cold water swimming, drinking kombucha and taking vitamins can boost your immune system.
Judge me at next election, Starmer tells doubters
The PM tells the BBC he has made "good steps" on the cost-of-living but it will take time to turn the country around.
Serbian president denies involvement in alleged Bosnia 'sniper tourism'
Aleksandar Vucic said he had "never killed anyone, wounded anyone, or done anything similar".
Ukraine's allies voice concerns over US plan to end war
Leaders from Europe, Canada and Japan say the plan needs "additional work" but includes elements "essential for a just and lasting peace".
Fear and scepticism as Reeves prepares for her big Budget moment
The chancellor faces her toughest challenge yet in a Budget that will define the government's future, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
Is time running out for BBC chair Samir Shah after latest resignation?
The departure of board member Shumeet Banerji adds to pressure on Shah, the BBC's media and culture editor writes.
Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murdering woman
A woman in her 50s died at her house in Swindon on Friday evening.
Cold plunges and kombucha: Do winter wellness trends really work?
Experts weigh in on whether cold water swimming, drinking kombucha and taking vitamins can boost your immune system.
'It's a different world now' - man wrongly jailed for 38 years adjusts to life outside
Peter Sullivan, who was released after 38 years wrongful imprisonment, on how life has changed.
Strictly stars prepare to take centre stage on Blackpool Tower's grand dancefloor
The celebrities were speaking to BBC News ahead of Blackpool week, a major milestone in the contest.
Nigeria sees one of worst mass abductions as 315 taken from school
The kidnapping comes amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.
Princess Diana's personal designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80
His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they are "deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness".
Daily Mail publisher agrees to buy Daily Telegraph for £500m
The publisher of the Daily Mail says it is in talks to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m.
New puberty blockers trial to begin after UK ban
Those taking part in the study will be children under 16 who are going through puberty.
Radiohead deliver a spell-binding, hit-packed set in London
The rock band play their first UK show in seven years, and give fans everything they hoped for.
Fraud victims are being failed by justice system, warn charities
Only a fraction of fraud reports result in a prosecution, new analysis suggests.
Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit Congress after Epstein files feud
A falling out with the US president erupted amid her relentless calls to release documents on the late paedophile.
Making films 'is who I am' says Tom Cruise as he receives first Oscar
The Mission: Impossible star received the honorary prize after being nominated four times for an Academy Award.
Parasocial is Cambridge Dictionary Word of the Year - here's what it means
Examples include the parasocial interest shown by fans to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement.
Pauline Quirke's family on her dementia: 'She's still funny and recognises us'
The family of the Birds of a Feather actress say "she's still funny, she's talking, she's happy".
Why trying too hard may be holding you back at work
Perfectionism looks good on paper, but its consequences might be the very thing keeping you stuck.
Bournemouth Echo
See the stunning parade that transformed this Hampshire town
Honouring the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar, the event saw an ambitious armada of floats
How did this town get its name? Was it down to a miracle?
The Saxons, pragmatic and descriptive, named it for exactly what it was Twynham (or Tweoxneam), meaning "the place between two rivers".
New initiative catches 850 speeding motorists as police pledge crackdown
Hundreds of speeding motorists have been caught as part of a new approach to making roads safer.
Councillor raises alarm over management of community centre
A councillor has lodged an investigation into the running of a community centre in BCP.
Family-run pub becomes community favourite for sport streaming
A FAMILY-RUN sports pub in Wareham is the Daily Echo’s Pub of the Week.
'She brightened every room she entered': Business started in memory of sister
A food truck business has been created in memory of
Bournemouth commercial properties on the market - Who’s trading in them now
A number of commercial properties across Bournemouth are currently on the market, offering opportunities in hospitality, retail and takeaway venues.
In The Dock: Man tampered with Tesla and stole from car
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
All the food and drink vendors confirmed for town's switch-on event
Following the announcement of food and drink vendors, here's what to expect at Christchurch's upcoming light switch-on event.
Bournemouth MPs support ‘tough’ asylum changes as hotel closures proposed
The government say they are ‘restoring order and control’ within the country’s asylum system after the previous government “spunked public money up the wall.”
Toddler becomes 1,000th NHS patient to receive life-saving proton beam therapy
A three year old girl from Bournemouth has become the 1,000th NHS patient to receive proton beam therapy.
Seven gang members who stole £2m in luxury cars avoid prison
Seven members of an organised criminal gang who stole £2m in cars across the country have evaded prison
Continuous rainfall and rising river levels trigger flood alert
A flood alert has been issued across west Dorset as heavy rain sweeps its way across the county.
Campaigners demand action after latest crash on busy A road
Campaigners are demanding action after the latest in a spate of crashes at an accident blackspot in the New Forest
'Dynamic' and 'hidden gem' New Forest museum named among England's best for 2025
St Barbe Museum & Art Gallery in Lymington in the New Forest has won a VisitEngland Accolade for 2025 for best hidden gem in the South East
'Magical display of lights' to light up Poole Quay
A hospice charity is hosting fundraising event later this month featuring a live performances and...
Rail line between Poole and Dorchester reopens after week of upgrades
Rail services resumed Saturday morning between Poole and Dorchester South after Network Rail engineers carried out vital maintenance and upgrades to the railway.
Youth threatened group of children with Stanley knives
A youth reportedly threatened a group children with knives on Friday evening in Poole.
Bournemouth pub reopens after makeover costing more than £400k
The Athelstan Arms in Bournemouth reopens after a makeover of more than £420,000, featuring a new sports zone, beer garden, live events and charity support.
Car owners warned as criminals take advantage of frosty mornings
Drivers warned of ‘frost-jacking’ car theft risk as temperatures drop. Go.Compare urges motorists not to leave vehicles unattended while defrosting.
Support for rough sleepers boosted during cold weather
New Forest District Council activates SWEP, offering emergency accommodation for rough sleepers during cold weather. Report via Streetlink on the NFDC website.
Festive event to be held at Wimborne Gardening Club
Join Wimborne Gardening Club’s festive December event on 1st December. Enjoy creating a Christmas tabletop decoration, Carnival Flowers demo, quiz, and a Christmas buffet. All are welcome.
Silent vigil to be held in Bournemouth to support ethnic minorities
St Luke's Church and Stand Up to Racism are organising a silent vigil in Bournemouth on Wednesday 3 December 2025 to support those feeling 'anxious and unwelcome' due to their ethnicity.
Bank launches new service at library after branch closure
"It’s a great example of partnership working and community collaboration and we welcome Lloyds commitment to supporting our residents in an accessible way."
Bournemouth MP backs government's ticket-touting ban
The rules apply to all platforms reselling tickets to UK fans, including secondary ticketing sites and social media.
Housebuilder contributes more than £200 million to UK's economy
David Wilson Redrow South West contributed £200m+ to the UK economy, delivering 549 new homes, jobs, green spaces, and local infrastructure across Dorset and the South West.
BCP Council invites residents to name its fleet of gritters
The council maintains 780 miles of roads across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole, using more than 13 gritting vehicles and a stock of 4,000 tonnes of dry rock salt.
Children come to school in pyjamas for bedtime stories special
"She came home and wanted to carry on reading the book they had read in class because she had enjoyed it so much."
Police seize 16 vehicles in operation targeting uninsured drivers
Dorset Police seized 16 vehicles in Operation Drive Insured, targeting uninsured drivers with MIB. Offenders risk fines, licence points and vehicle seizure.
Man creates model of fictional beach and high street
Martin, 77, from Wimborne Minster, builds a 50ft by 20ft model railway with Brunel’s Royal Albert Bridge and Wiltshire Farm Foods vans over 15 years.
Pier Journal to launch new live music event after 'challenging' year
Pier Journal and Patch launch 'Pier Presents' live music series at Bobby's, Bournemouth, featuring Pictish Trail on 24 November. Tickets £15, offers for members.
Woman, 80, returns to cycling after 73 years in the saddle
80-year-old Cynthia Ashford from Shaftesbury cycles again after 73 years, thanks to Dorset Council’s adult cycle training voucher scheme for local residents.
Charity opens new premises to support 'unsung heroes'
Leonardo Carer Support opens new Poole centre at Anne van Brussel House, offering advice and wellbeing support for unpaid carers across Dorset.
Arts organisation recognised for its 'outstanding contributions'
Activate Performing Arts in Dorset wins the Bowland Award for outstanding contributions and achievements in caring for the UK’s National Landscapes and making them wonderful places to visit, live and work in.
Police boss urges leaders to heed officers' concerns
National chair Tiff Lynch had stated in her keynote speech that police leaders needed to consider the views of frontline officers when planning reforms.
Bournemouth star's Christmas show 'nearly filled the Pavilion'
James Partridge brings nostalgic singalong carols to Bournemouth Pavilion, filmed by the BBC. Festive fun, audience participation, UK tour.
Charity celebrates achievements in face of funding crisis
Butterfly Conservation celebrates membership growth and volunteer support despite UK charity funding crisis, but warns of a "Butterfly Emergency" after lowest-ever butterfly counts.
RSPB's special Christmas tree event coming to Dorset
Join RSPB Arne’s Pull a Pine weekend (29–30 Nov) to cut your own Christmas tree, support UK heathland conservation and enjoy festive family activities.
Daily Mail owner in talks to buy The Telegraph titles for £500 million
The owner of the Daily Mail has agreed a £500 million deal to buy Telegraph Media Group.
Man says he 'wouldn't have made it' after air ambulance team saved his life
A man who was left fighting for his life after horrific incident in March last year said he "wouldn’t have made it" if not for work of air ambulance service.
Formula 1
Pin wins chaotic Race 1 in Las Vegas as Weug crashes
Doriane Pin moved to the brink of the F1 Academy crown with victory in a dramatic opening race of the weekend in Las Vegas, as title rival Maya Weug retired.
LIVE COVERAGE: Wet Q3 commences in Las Vegas
Live coverage of Friday's Qualifying session for the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Catch up as Russell leads FP3 in Las Vegas
George Russell led the way in Free Practice 3 at the Las Vegas Grand Prix as McLaren struggled in the final running before qualifying.
Russell goes fastest during final practice in Las Vegas
George Russell has set the pace during third and final practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Mercedes driver leading the way in a session that featured tricky conditions – while both McLarens ended the hour at the bottom of the timesheets.
AS IT HAPPENED: Final practice for the Las Vegas GP
Live coverage of Friday's third practice session for the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
How Cadillac are getting ready to race in F1
Hear from Cadillac Formula 1 Team CEO Dan Towriss as the squad prepare to enter F1.
‘Struggling massively’ – Leclerc frustrated by ‘unpredictable’ Ferrari
Charles Leclerc was left to rue the “unpredictable” nature of his car after Qualifying at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with the Monegasque taking P9 in his Ferrari amid challenging mixed conditions.
Russell reveals steering issues hampered Q3 chances in Las Vegas
George Russell complained that “some sort of steering issue” hampered his efforts after qualifying on the second row for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
What are the tactical options for the Sao Paulo GP?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day in Nevada.
What To Watch For in the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day in Nevada.
FIA post-Qualifying press conference – Las Vegas
1. Lando Norris (McLaren), 2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 3. Carlos Sainz (Williams)
What the teams said – Qualifying in Las Vegas
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from final practice and Qualifying at the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Williams 'becoming stronger every race' – Sainz on qualifying third
Carlos Sainz believes Williams are "becoming stronger every race" after taking an impressive third-place in a wet Qualifying for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Ride onboard for Norris' pole lap in wet Las Vegas Qualifying
Lando Norris continued his hot streak of form to take pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix with a stunning effort.
Hamilton annoyed by ‘worst’ day after qualifying slowest in Las Vegas
Lewis Hamilton qualified slowest on outright pace for the first time in his F1 career at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Piastri admits P5 in Las Vegas Qualifying ‘tough to take’
Oscar Piastri conceded that the outcome of his Qualifying at the Las Vegas Grand Prix was “a tough one to take”, with the Australian ending up in P5 despite earlier feeling that a “good result” was on the cards.
Windows Central
NVIDIA pushes GeForce Now India launch to Q1 2026, but the wait will be worth it: You can now register to receive updates on the RTX 5080-powered cloud gaming service
NVIDIA has started building out GeForce Now in India, and while the service is only debuting in Q1 2026, you can now register to receive updates.
"So awesome to see." Battlefield 6 dev says ex-DICE developers are coming back in droves — that bodes well for Season 2, REDSEC, and updates beyond
According to one DICE developer, many former devs are coming back to Battlefield Studios to work on the wildly successful Battlefield 6.
How to put Xbox Full Screen Experience on your Windows handheld gaming PC — Legion Go, original ROG Ally, MSI Claw, and more
Xbox Full Screen Experience is no longer solely available for Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X. Here's how to put it on your Windows handheld.
Good news! ARC Raiders is now Steam Deck Verified after the Proton 10 release — one of 2025's biggest multiplayer games is now in the palms of your hands
Thanks to the recent release of a new Proton version, ARC Raiders is now officially Steam Deck Verified and supported on the handheld.
Don't like Xbox Full Screen Experience on your handheld? — Stop it from booting or replace it with your favorite game launcher
Xbox Ally handheld owners, if you're not loving Xbox Full Screen Experience, you can stop it from booting at startup. Better yet, here's how to replace it with your preferred game launcher.
Microsoft is testing a Windows 11 tweak that preloads File Explorer in the background to make it faster
Microsoft is testing a change to File Explorer on Windows 11 that will automatically run it in the background to make launching the app faster.
Xbox library and games not showing up? — You're not alone, and Xbox Support is investigating the problem. (Update: Fixed!)
If you can't see your Xbox games library right now, you're not alone. Xbox Support has confirmed an outage is affecting some users.
Microsoft launches Xbox full screen experience preview for Windows 11 gaming PCs — expanding beyond handhelds for the first time
You can now try out the new Xbox full screen experience mode on a Windows 11-powered gaming PC, as Microsoft expands support beyond handhelds.
TUXEDO scraps its Linux-based Snapdragon X Elite laptop — says the SoC "proved to be less suitable for Linux than expected"
Linux PC maker TUXEDO has scrapped plans to launch a Snapdragon X Elite-powered notebook, citing issues with development and support with Qualcomm's chip.
The best 33 early Black Friday deals — Windows 11, mini PCs, gaming laptops, and more of our TOP PICKS for 2025
We’ve cut through the noise to bring you early Black Friday PC and gaming deals we actually use and trust.
Samsung is hosting a Black Friday sale on curved gaming monitors — With these top picks, you'll never suffer input lag playing your favorite PC games again
Samsung has begun hosting massive Black Friday discounts for several of its PC gaming monitors, and we've rounded up the best deals from this sale that will save you hundreds of dollars.
This is one of the best capture cards we've ever used for Xbox and PC gaming — it's sleek, portable, and captures footage in 4K perfectly
The Elgato 4K S capture card just got an early Black Friday 17% discount, making it more affordable for players to get their hands on and use it to record their gaming journeys on home consoles and PC.
This Xbox and PC controller doesn't get enough attention — it's packed with the latest tech and costs so much less than the competition
Best Buy has secured a 25% discount for the GameSir G7 Pro, an expertly crafted Xbox and PC controller we nearly gave a perfect review score to if not for one niggling detail.
The only controller deals I'd actually buy myself for Black Friday
Cut through the noise of Black Friday and check out these gaming controller deals that are genuinely really good.
Confused by Windows 11’s new AI actions? Here’s what they do and how to manage them
In File Explorer, you can now use AI actions to modify images, summarize text, and more, and in this guide, I'll outline the steps to manage and use this feature on Windows 11.
Call of Duty sales figures point to a staggering year-over-year decline — Black Ops 7 is down compared to Black Ops 6, at least in Europe
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 sales are down significantly compared to its predecessor Black Ops 6, at least in Europe.
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Masked Priest
A priest in a mask just threw some holy water at me. A bit odd I know, but I think it's a blessing in disguise.
Which Irish novelist wrote ‘Ulysses’?
James Joyce.