The News - Sunday, 23 November 2025

BBC News

US insists it authored Ukraine peace plan ahead of talks on ending war

A group of US lawmakers say the secretary of state told them the draft did not reflect Washington's position. Marco Rubio has distanced himself from those claims.

COP30 - Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive climate summit

What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?

Rail fares to be frozen in England next year

Regulated fares, which include season tickets and off-peak returns, will not see annual price rises for the first time in 30 years, the government announces.

Titanic passenger's watch sells for record £1.78m at auction

The watch belonged to the American businessman Isidor Straus, who died alongside his wife in the disaster.

Could the Budget help turn Generation Z into generation debt?

There's growing concern that current tax and spending policies help pensioners, but are unfair on younger generations.

La Voix drops out of Strictly after injury

No contestant is set to leave this week's show, with no dance-off planned and votes set to be carried over.

EV grant scheme boost worth £1.3bn expected in Budget

But it is also possible electric vehicle owners could face a new tax elsewhere in Wednesday's Budget.

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.

Who killed young Chechen woman who fled Russia for a life of freedom?

Aishat Baimuradova fled her home last year in the hope of living the way she wanted, but she was then found dead in her rented flat.

Rupert Grint: 'I'll never step out of Ron Weasley's shadow'

The actor told the BBC he's written a letter to the next child actor playing Ron in the upcoming HBO TV adaptation of the books.

Why Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity

The Church of England is grappling with what to do about followers of the far-right figure embracing faith.

The Papers: 'Andrew should give evidence' and Reeves discusses Budget

Keir Starmer's remarks about whether Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should give evidence over Jeffrey Epstein feature in a number of Sunday's papers.

Farewell regular flat white. 'Functional' coffees are hitting the high street

Mushroom and ashwagandha coffees are spreading from health stores to UK high streets.

Mum of two left penniless by Tinder scammer

A mother of two tells the BBC she felt "embarrassed" and "stupid" after giving her savings away to a fraudster she met online.

Girl, 13, arrested on suspicion of murdering woman

A woman in her 50s died at her house in Swindon on Friday evening.

First Sycamore Gap tree 'offsprings' planted

More than half of the 49 saplings grown from the illegally felled tree will be planted in a week.

Watch: Nasa astronaut films Northern Lights from space

Zena Cardman captured the footage of the display from the International Space Station on 17 November.

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 22 Palestinians, medical and civil defence officials say

Israel says it struck targets in Gaza after an "armed terrorist" crossed the so-called yellow line and fired at soldiers.

In Ukraine's 'kill-zone', robots are a lifeline to troops trapped on perilous eastern front

Land drones are increasingly the only means of transporting supplies to the embattled city of Pokrovsk.

Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy

A former Bank of England chief economist says Budget speculation has "caused paralysis for businesses and consumers".

Murder victim named as girl, 13, released on bail

Sarah Forrester, 55, has been named as the woman who died in a house in Swindon on Friday.

A private jet and massive debt - the rise and fall of a £1m Glastonbury ticket scammer

Ripped-off customers are hunting for Miles Hart after he sold hundreds of Glastonbury tickets and vanished.

Israel targets key Hezbollah official in first attack on Beirut in months

Israel has escalated its campaign on targets it says are linked to Hezbollah, raising fears of a resumption of hostilities.

Farewell regular flat white. 'Functional' coffees are hitting the high street

Coffees made with extra ingredients like mushrooms, protein and collagen are known as "functional coffees".

Fifty children escape after mass school abduction in Nigeria

The raid on a Christian school came amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.

Navy intercepts two Russian ships in English Channel

HMS Severn headed off the warship and a tanker as they sailed west through the Dover Strait, the Ministry of Defence said.

Vietnam floods leave at least 90 dead and 12 missing

Days of torrential rain leaves vast swathes of the country inundated and facing landslides.

Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere banned from Singapore

The actress and singer has not commented on the incident, but appeared visibly shaken by it.

Five key takeaways from a deeply divisive COP30 climate summit

What did we learn from a climate summit that ended in a deal with no new mention of fossil fuels?

How the Budget could turn Generation Z into generation debt

There's growing concern that current tax and spending policies help pensioners, but are unfair on younger generations.

Women in politics get much more abuse than men, PM says

Keir Starmer’s comments come after Rachel Reeves said she was "sick of people mansplaining how to be chancellor".

Renaissance painting found in garage sells for £685k

A painting believed to be by Perugino depicting the Madonna and child went for £685,000.

JFK's granddaughter shares terminal cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, says she was diagnosed shortly after giving birth in 2024 and has less than a year to live.

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.

Is phubbing ruining your relationship? Here's how to fix it

Rather than criticising yourself about your lack of self-control, focus on being more intentional about your screen time.

The pioneering dairy farmer keeping calves with their mothers

David Finlay is calling for the Scottish government to fund a pioneering dairy development programme.

Bournemouth Echo

How Ashley Cross, Poole, got its name - with fascinating pictures

Now one of Poole's busiest areas, especially at night, when restaurants and bars attract people from miles around.

When 600 school children ditched their lessons to sing carols

Looking back at the Echo from December 2000, we remember the 53rd annual Bournemouth Schools Music Association (BSMA) carol festival.

Coroner asks police for messages sent by teens before they died ahead of full inquest

A request to Dorset Police was made at a hearing yesterday ahead of a full inquest due to be held next year into the deaths of Jack Michael Williams, 18, and Katherine Susan Jane Powell, 17.

Lush hosting Bath Bomb workshop in Lower Gardens

RESIDENTS are invited to step take part of workshop hosted by Lush where they can create their own bath bombs.

Road closures announced for Blandford's Yuletide festival

A number of roads will be closed to traffic and parking in Blandford for its Yuletide Festival in early December.

'My business has been subject to a relentless stream of complaints from one person'

EASY Tiger has operated as an adult shop in Bournemouth for 17 years, and for 15 of those years we did so without a single complaint.

Former student 'over the moon' as television project earns Emmy nomination

A former student is set to see her name alongside some of the biggest TV productions in the world after a project she worked on received an Emmy nomination.

Bongo's Bingo set to return to Bournemouth this Christmas

Bongo's Bingo is set to return to Bournemouth's O2 Academy for a series of festive events.

'It’s lovely being in the town': Independent bookstore is our trader of the week

AN INDEPENDENT bookshop and lifestyle store in Southbourne has thanked the “lovely people of the community” for their continued support over the years.

New 'state-of-the-art' gym to open in Christchurch

A new "state-of-the-art" gym will soon open its doors in Christchurch.

'Pretty grim' dilapidated toilets set to be upgraded

Dilapidated toilets branded “pretty grim” by members of the public are set to be upgraded.

Christmas Tree Festival set to return for a second year

A CHRISTMAS tree festival is returning for its second year. Highcliffe Castle is “delighted” to announce the return of its enchanting Christmas Tree Festival, back for the second-year running.

Pictures: The scenic little beauty spot that 'gives pleasure to all'

So many people who grew up in Bridport have memories of playing at Bridport beauty spot Happy Island

All the roadworks and closures to know about next week

BCP Council announces road closures and works in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole from 24 November, with possible delays for motorists. Check affected roads.

Dorset pub among latest to get a five-star food hygiene rating

The scores are in — the latest batch of food hygiene ratings for New Forest, Dorset and BCP Council restaurants, cafes, takeaways and businesses have been revealed.

'Immaculate' £1.2 million five-bedroom home up for sale

The home is described as "immaculate" and the front door opens into a hallway, leading to the one-bedroom annexe.

Tiny Dorset village with 120 residents and pub in 'most idyllic of settings'

Tarrant Monkton is a tiny Dorset village with approximately 120 residents that is known for The Langton Arms and its surrounding walks

Hunt for wanted man after car park 'assault'

A man is wanted after he reportedly assaulted another man in shop car park in August in a Hampshire village.

Crowds brave elements for Christchurch Christmas Lights switch on

Hundreds gathered in excitement for the Christchurch Christmas lights switch on, signalling the beginning of the festive season for many.

Busy week sees coastguard rescue helicopter locate missing person

Southbourne Coastguard had a busy week, responding to three callouts within six days, one of which required assistance for a rescue helicopter.

Formula 1

Watch the Las Vegas GP race start as Norris runs wide

Max Verstappen seized control of the Las Vegas Grand Prix from the start, as championship leader Lando Norris was relegated to third.

OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where in Las Vegas

The full official starting order for Saturday's 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix in the United States.

LIVE COVERAGE: Verstappen leads in Las Vegas

Live coverage of Saturday's Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025.

Pin crowned 2025 F1 ACADEMY champion

Ross Brawn on a ‘vintage’ 2025 season and F1’s title fight

F1.com recently sat down with former Formula 1 chief and legendary team boss Ross Brawn for his take on a gripping 2025 campaign.

Stella apologises to Norris and Piastri after double disqualification

McLaren has reacted to the double disqualification of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Team Principal Andrea Stella stating the "outcome is extremely disappointing".

What the teams said – Race day in Las Vegas

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the 2025 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Russell praises Mercedes progress despite ‘painful’ Las Vegas GP

George Russell was unable to replicate his 2024 dominance of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, but remained positive, claiming Mercedes has “a car that is better across 24 races”.

Hamilton reflects on ‘horrendous weekend’ in Las Vegas

Lewis Hamilton summarised his weekend at the Las Vegas Grand Prix as “horrendous”, with the seven-time World Champion admitting that he “really struggled” in a race that saw him cross the line in P10, a result that later became P8 following the disqualification of both McLarens.

Vegas win marks Verstappen’s 125th F1 podium

The Las Vegas Grand Prix produced not only a memorable race, but also a treasure trove of top trivia to dive into.

Verstappen hails ‘amazing’ end to 2025 after Vegas victory

Max Verstappen is taking motivation from a strong end to the 2025 Formula 1 campaign, after victory in the Las Vegas Grand Prix added fuel to his title push.

Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have been disqualified from the final classification of the Las Vegas Grand Prix after both their cars were found not to comply with technical regulations.

FIA post-race press conference – Las Vegas

1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 2. Lando Norris (McLaren), 3. George Russell (Mercedes)

Bortoleto handed five-place grid penalty for Las Vegas GP crash

Gabriel Bortoleto has been handed a five-place grid penalty for the Qatar Grand Prix after his opening corner collision with Lance Stroll on the first lap of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Relive the best bits from Verstappen's victory in Las Vegas

Max Verstappen dominated the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with the Red Bull driver earning his sixth victory of the season.

Windows Central

These Xbox controllers are perfect if you want to dominate the competition in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Arc Raiders

Don't wait for Black Friday next week, as Amazon has already procured big discounts for Razer's Wolverine V3 series of controllers, just in time for hardcore Xbox players to level up their game in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and beyond.

Microsoft needs to get a grip on Call of Duty or risk irreparable damage to the franchise

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is suffering from player fatigue of the franchise, because the constant push of new games and new stuff to buy is exhausting. We need a proper break.

Laffgaff

Inheritance

Just found out my parents left me an entire parcel of land. That means a whole lot.