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Sir Tom Stoppard, playwright famed for his wit and depth, dies at 88
The King and Queen pay tribute to a "dear friend who wore his genius lightly".
Starmer to back Budget after Reeves accused of misleading public
The prime minister will commit the government to going "further and faster" on growth as his chancellor faces questions.
William pays visit to severely ill children from Gaza
The Prince of Wales visits a number of severely ill children from Gaza being treated by the NHS.
Ukraine hits tankers in Black Sea in escalation against Russia
The two ships struck by drones were thought to be used to bypass Western sanctions on Russia.
They have six packs - but they're still jumping on and off weight-loss jabs
As weight-loss drugs grow more popular, experts warn of the risks of using them without supervision for quick, cosmetic results.
Why I spend hours painstakingly repairing banknotes
Fixing cash is a thriving new business in Gaza after Israel stopped transfers of banknotes and banks were destroyed and looted.
The Papers: 'Reeves must go' and Tom Stoppard tributes
The ongoing backlash against the chancellor over accusations she misled the public on the nation's economy dominates Sunday's papers.
It's time to lock in and let your winter arc begin
It helps you ignore distractions and achieve your goals - but how do you avoid burning out?
A simple test could have given our son a very different future
Couple say screening for spinal muscular atrophy is crucial so children can get life-changing drugs.
Drinking is a way of life in Ireland. Can a warning label change that?
The labels, which warn of cancer risks, are among the strongest warnings on alcohol anywhere in the world.
Sir Tom Stoppard: Witty and playful writer who took ideas seriously
He was an award-winning playwright whose works delighted generations.
Budget 2025: What's the best and worst that could happen for Labour?
Three days in, after a tax U-turn and partial climbdown on workers' rights, Laura Kuenssberg looks at what impact Budget week might have.
More than 70,000 killed in Gaza since Israel offensive began, Hamas-run health ministry says
Two young brothers were among the latest killed - reportedly in an Israeli air strike as the Gaza ceasefire remains fragile.
Is tracking your adult children OK or should parents learn to let go?
An expert says parents need their children "to be exposed to challenges" in their lives.
'Too scared to speak' - Nigerian villagers on living in the midst of kidnap gangs
Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.
Dozens arrested at pro-Palestine demonstrations
Demonstrations were co-ordinated in cities including Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham.
The Wiggles issue statement after appearing in Ecstasy music video
The popular Australian children's group says it "does not condone" drug use, after two of its members are shown dancing in a Keli Holiday video.
Terminally ill boy gets final wish to meet Santa
Jacob from Merseyside has met Santa one last time after an "amazing" response to his mum's plea.
Reeves denies she misled public over UK's finances in run-up to Budget
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president
He denies any wrongdoing in three ongoing trials over allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
Indonesia searches for hundreds missing in deadly floods
The death toll on the island of Sumatra has risen to more than 440, the government says.
Four killed in shooting at family gathering in California
Police say 10 others are injured in what they believe is a "targeted" shooting, with children among the victims.
Will Ireland's new alcohol warning labels turn people away from drinking?
From sober curious to dedicated pint-lovers, 20-somethings tell us about their outlook on drinking.
They have six packs - but they're still jumping on and off weight-loss jabs
As weight-loss drugs grow more popular, experts warn of the risks of using them without supervision for quick, cosmetic results.
Is tracking your adult children OK or should parents learn to let go?
An expert says parents need their children "to be exposed to challenges" in their lives.
Parents speak of despair after hundreds of schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.
Corbyn and Sultana will not lead new left-wing party
Your Party delegates vote to be led by a panel of members - avoiding a potentially explosive leadership race.
Tories urge financial regulator to investigate Reeves and Treasury over Budget build-up
Shadow chancellor Mel Stride calls for the financial regulator to investigate "possible market abuse" over briefings in the run-up to the Budget.
Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 146 as thousands pay respects
Authorities say they have completed searches of four of the seven towers as part of a criminal investigation.
Husband and wife accused of using spycam and earpieces to win almost £600k at Australian casino
The husband and wife are alleged to have used a range of devices - including earpieces - to cheat card games over a number of weeks.
Bournemouth Echo
These are the latest plans to be submitted to Dorset Council
Latest plans for the East Dorset area to be submitted to Dorset Council include home developments and upgrades
Restaurant owners announce opening of second venue in Bournemouth
OWNERS of a popular Italian restaurant in Bournemouth are preparing to open their second venue, bringing what they describe as “authentic Italian food” to the heart of the town centre.
'Welcoming' pub rated in top most dog friendly sites
A River-side pub in Bournemouth described as 'welcoming' and 'atmospheric' is Pub of the Week.
Man caught with pepper spray in town centre
A MAN was caught with pepper spray in Bournemouth town centre, a court heard.
Oscar-winning playwright dies in Dorset home
AN OSCAR-WINNING playwright has died in his Dorset home.
Oscar-winning British playwright Sir Tom Stoppard dies aged 88
Czech-born British playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has died at the age of 88, United Agents have confirmed.
Thatched cottage with mechanics pit on the market for 2.15m
Charming four-bedroom thatched cottage with equestrian facilities for sale near Ringwood in the New Forest. Includes stables, paddocks, and approximately 2.9 acres. £2.15m.
Firefighters called to car blaze on dual carriageway
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a car fire on the A338 dual carriageway.
Football legend switches on Christmas lights
FOOTBALL legend, Harry Redknapp, switched on Westbourne’s annual Christmas lights, as crowds turned out to watch.
Four vehicles believed to have witnessed fatal motorbike crash
POLICE have identified four vehicles they would like to speak to in connection with a fatal motorbike crash.
Thousands gather to celebrate the start of the festive season in Wimborne
Snow fell over Wimborne as crowds packed into the town square to celebrate the start of the festive season.
Council nets £260,000 in Lymington high street parking charge
More than £260,000 has been raked in from Lymington’s high street parking meters since their installation four years ago, new Freedom of Information (FOI) figures reveal.
The tiny Dorset village with 483 residents and a chalk stream flowing through it
Fontmell Magna is a village in northern Dorset that has a population of 483 residents and has features such as a chalk stream
M&S reveals 4 locations in East Dorset where it wants to build new stores
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has revealed a list of 500 locations across the UK where it wants to build new stores, with 4 in East Dorset
Royal British Legion club in licence review after neighbour complaint
Corfe Mullen Royal British Legion Club's licence is to be reviewed after a complaint from a neighbour
Tap room plan for Dorset brewery
A DRINKS licence is being requested for a Brewers Folly Brewery – for off-sales and for an onsite tap room.
Convoy of Santa's on motorcycles deliver toys to underprivileged children
A convoy of bikers, all dressed as Santa, hit the roads of Dorset to deliver toys to children this Christmas.
REVIEW: Mark Steel: The Leopard in My House – Lighthouse, Poole
The great Ricky Gervais is not wrong when he asserts, and then goes on to prove, that no subject is taboo or off limits when it comes to comedy.
Family-run holiday provider criticises tourism tax in budget
Daish’s Holidays criticises the autumn 2025 budget, warning the UK tourist tax and lack of VAT relief will harm hospitality, seaside hotels, and tourism.
Formula 1
What are the tactical options for the Qatar GP?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different pit stop and tyre options that are available to the teams on race day at the Lusail International Circuit.
What the teams said – Sprint day and Qualifying in Qatar
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the Sprint and Qualifying at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix from the Lusail International Circuit.
What To Watch For in the Qatar Grand Prix
Chris Medland picks out five key things to keep an eye on when the lights go out on race day at the Lusail International Circuit.
‘There’s zero performance in this car’ – Leclerc
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton were once again knocked back by their performances in Qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix, with neither driver able to keep up with their frontrunning rivals in the highly competitive session.
Verschoor victorious in Lusail Sprint for MP Motorsport
Richard Verschoor earned his eighth victory in FIA Formula 2, equalling the all-time win record after his Lusail Sprint Race success.
Ride onboard for Piastri's game-changing pole lap in Qatar
Oscar Piastri denied Standings leader Lando Norris a chance to start the Qatar Grand Prix from pole position as he drove a spectacular lap on his final attempt, beating both his McLaren team mate and Max Verstappen.
Russell looking to seal P2 for Mercedes in Qatar
Starting fourth and fifth for the Qatar Grand Prix, Mercedes is in a strong position to solidify second in the Teams' Standings.
Verstappen ‘talking nonsense’ over title claim – Norris
Lando Norris has responded to Max Verstappen's claim that, if he had been in the same position as the McLaren drivers, he would have secured the Drivers' Championship much earlier.
‘Anything can happen’ – Verstappen on Qatar GP expectations
Max Verstappen reluctantly accepted that the issues plaguing his Red Bull were too great for him to be in the fight for pole position in Qatar, but he was optimistic that “anything can happen” in the upcoming Grand Prix.
Piastri reflects on Qatar GP chances after pivotal pole
Oscar Piastri is expecting the Qatar Grand Prix "to be a pretty tough race" despite claiming a crucial pole position, directly ahead of title rival Lando Norris.
Fornaroli seals title with a round to spare
Victor Martins put in a superb performance to win this weekend’s Feature Race in Qatar, leading home Leonardo Fornaroli in second place, a result that saw the Italian become the 2025 Formula 2 Champion.
Watch the Qatar GP race start as Norris loses out to Verstappen
Oscar Piastri confidently held onto the lead of the Qatar Grand Prix on the opening lap, while his McLaren team mate Lando Norris lost a position to title rival Max Verstappen.
OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where in Qatar
The full official starting order for Sunday's 2025 Qatar Grand Prix.
LIVE COVERAGE: Piastri leads Norris in Qatar
Live coverage of Sunday's Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2025.
GHOST CAR: See how Piastri beat Norris to pole in Qatar
Oscar Piastri put together an eye-catching lap to beat his title rivals Lando Norris and Max Verstappen to pole position at the last opportunity in Qualifying for the Qatar Grand Prix.
Newey 'determined not to dilute' focus with Team Principal role
Adrian Newey has insisted that he is "determined not to dilute" his focus on car design and development in 2026, despite taking on the role of Team Principal at Aston Martin.
Windows Central
Xbox Ally Cyber Monday flash sale will end in just HOURS (according to Best Buy) — grab one for $100 off
We've been waiting for the Xbox Ally to go on sale for Cyber Monday, and it finally has. You can get it for $100 off at Best Buy, but there's a timer saying the deal will end soon.
We've rounded up our favorite games to play on handhelds like Steam Deck and Xbox Ally X — And they're all discounted for Cyber Monday
Those of us on the Windows Central gaming team came together to list our very favorite games to play on our preferred handheld gaming PCs. Some of us even revealed our favorite handheld accessories. Best of all, most of them are on sale for Black Friday.
Say goodbye to dual monitors this Cyber Monday — this 49-inch curve gives you a wall-to-wall workspace
The Odyssey G9 is a premium 49-inch ultrawide with a sharp 5120x1440 resolution, DisplayHDR 1000 brightness, and a smooth 240Hz panel. Games that support 32:9 aspect ratio.
Thin, sleek, and smart — one of our favorite 2-in-1 AI laptops with an OLED screen can last all day, and it's at the lowest price it's ever been
Amazon has procured some late Black Friday discounts on all configurations for the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360, a 2-in-1 laptop we rated highly in 2024 for its mighty performance with regards to productivity and creative artworks.
Cyber Monday 2025: Alienware’s 16 Aurora finally gets a massive price cut — a gaming beast without the usual “premium tax” nonsense
The Alienware 16 Aurora is currently available at a seasonal discount. , offering modern hardware like the Intel Core 7 240H, RTX 5050 graphics, Wi Fi 7, and a 120 Hz display for far less than usual. It delivers strong 1080p gaming performance and excellent battery life.
One of the safest bets for ultra-wide gaming just got 40% more affordable for Cyber Monday — it sure doesn't skimp on quality for a cheaper price
Amazon is on a roll with its Cyber Monday discounts, as it has sliced the MSRP of the HP OMEN 34c (G2) gaming monitor by 40%, making it more affordable for gamers looking to try out ultra-wide monitors without puncturing a hole in their budget.
I never thought this strange yet fun spin-off would help revive Silent Hill — See why it's captivated us for less with this Cyber Monday discount
Amazon has manifested a chilling 29% Black Friday discount for Silent Hill f, a spin-off of Silent Hill that takes the long-running horror franchise to the land of the rising sun with an intriguing story and bone-chilling terrors.
Cyber Monday 2025: My favorite mini gaming tablet — Lenovo’s Legion Tab Gen 3 — just hit a price that makes it impossible to ignore
The Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) is still my all-time favorite compact tablet, and it has hit the lowest price I've ever seen for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
GameStop's Cyber Monday game deals are elite — get Battlefield 6, Borderlands 4, and more that aren’t the usual bargain‑bin scam
Ahead of Cyber Monday, you can get Battlefield 6, Borderlands 4, and more for all-time low prices thanks to a GameStop sale.
Cyber Monday 2025: Samsung’s 40‑inch Odyssey G7 slashes to its lowest price — a monster gaming screen finally within reach
Big, fast, and finally affordable — Samsung’s 40‑inch Odyssey G7 is the Cyber Monday monitor deal that makes oversized gaming screens a reality.
Cyber Monday 2025: Dell’s 15‑inch laptop crashes to $249 — finally, a budget machine that isn’t total junk
A simple and reliable 15 inch laptop built for everyday tasks, now discounted to a budget friendly price that makes it an easy pick for most users.
Cyber Monday 2025: Forget overpriced “Steam Machines” — the Kamrui AM21 Mini PC is the budget gaming rig that actually makes sense
This dual deal features the Kamrui AM21 and E3B Mini PCs at steep discounts. The AM21 provides stronger gaming and emulation performance, while the E3B offers a cheaper everyday option for work and browsing. Both models deliver solid value and a compact design at their reduced prices.
Stop deleting your games — I’ve owned a Steam Deck for years, and this Cyber Monday SSD deal is the only upgrade that matters
You can customize the Steam Deck plenty, but above all else, the one upgrade I recommend is a bigger SSD. And thanks to Black Friday, you can do that and save some money.
Cyber Monday 2025: The 7 best laptops under $500 — budget‑friendly picks that deliver real performance without breaking the bank — Lenovo, Dell, HP, and ASUS
It's a great time to shop for a new Windows 11 laptop, even though Black Friday has technically ended. I found seven PCs for less than $500 that you should definitely check out.
I have Xbox Game Pass Ultimate stacked until 2028 — and so can you, by taking advantage of this insane Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal
The best way to avoid Xbox Game Pass price increases is to stock up ahead of time, and this Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal is easily the best way to do it.
3 must-buy Black Friday laptop deals — huge savings on Surface, Copilot+ PCs, and OLED beauties
We sifted through every major Black Friday and Cyber Monday laptop deal to bring you our top 3 picks, highlighting the best savings on Surface, Copilot+ PCs, and more.
Stop playing Forza with a thumbstick — this Logitech racing wheel Black Friday deal is the affordable way to feel every corner
Black Friday has a great chance to pick up a dependable racing wheel that delivers solid force feedback, steady handling, and a more engaging feel in your favourite racing games.
Best Buy's Doorbuster deals are easy to miss between Black Friday and Cyber Monday — Laptops from $199 (seriously), and more tech for a VERY limited time
We're in that weird weekend period between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and Best Buy is taking full advantage by dropping prices even lower for a limited time with Doorbuster deals.
Cyber Monday insane deal: 50% off Dell Copilot+ AI laptop, making multitasking effortless — work faster and travel lighter for just $499
Black Friday has arrived, and with it comes a massive 50% discount for the Dell 14 Plus. This is a well-designed laptop with a solid build and performance that we highly recommend for busy users looking for ways to improve their multitasking speed for work.
Upgrade your PC gaming setup this Black Friday and Cyber Monday with HyperX at Best Buy — even my daily keyboard is now a bargain you can’t miss
For Black Friday, HyperX and HP OMEN have discounted a ton of PC gaming accessories, laptops, and more at Best Buy. Here are the best, including my keyboard.
Cyber Monday meets Black Friday savings: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 drops to its lowest price yet, making one of the year’s best co‑op games an irresistible deal
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is available for just $30 on Xbox Series X, so act fast and grab one of the best co-op games in years during Black Friday.
Skip the drag: Why struggle with Xbox’s controller in 2D games when Hyperkin’s Cyber Monday deal fixes it for less
Amazon is hosting an exclusive 15% discount for the Hyperkin Competitor, an Xbox controller with the layout of a PlayStation 5 controller, designed for people who want a more intuitive and enjoyable experience playing 2D games like Hollow Knight: Silksong.
Transform your Steam Deck into a full-blown gaming PC with these docking stations — all on sale for Cyber Monday
Amazon's early Cyber Monday deals continue with our round-up of reliable Docking Stations of various prices and prices that will turn your Steam Deck into a miniature desktop gaming PC.
My wife has used this wireless keyboard for 2,331 days and it's still the best one I ever bought — get your own for Cyber Monday
I bought the Logitech K400 Plus in July 2019, and I've used it every single day since then. With this Cyber Monday deal, it'll have only cost me 1 cent a day.
The incredible Logitech MX Master 3S is now 20% off for Cyber Monday — a deal you shouldn't pass up while stocks last
What's widely regarded to be one of the best mice on the market is now 20% off for Cyber Monday, bringing it down to just $79.99.
Dell's upgradeable 'Tower Plus' PC is a Cyber Monday bargain — and a smart investment for creative gamers
The latest Dell Tower Plus is a sleek, minimalist tower PC packed with some of the most powerful internals you can find, perfect for creators and gamers alike.
I don't want to crack open a Steam Deck to upgrade the SSD — and thanks to these Cyber Monday storage deals, I won't have to
Amazon's early Cyber Monday sales event has acquired several discounts for microSD memory cards that are essential for any Steam Deck looking for ways to store more games and upgrade their loading times.
Cyber Monday 2025: The Best Xbox and PC Headset Deals — From budget steals to pro‑level gear, all tested by us and worth your time
Do you need a new Xbox headset? We've rounded up the best deals for Cyber Monday so far, and will continue updating this throughout the week.
Cyber Monday 2025: Just bought a handheld? — Don't forget these essential accessories for Switch 2, Steam Deck, Xbox Ally X, Legion Go S, and more
Congratulations to the many people who bought a new handheld. I've rounded up the best must-have accessory deals for Switch 2, Steam Deck, Xbox Ally, and Legion Go handhelds this Cyber Monday.
I just found the best Cyber Monday laptop deal — almost $3,000 OFF a $4,000 laptop with insane specs and performance
I normally can't afford a $4,000, but thanks to Cyber Monday I can because it's now just $1,139 while stocks last. That's an almost $3,000 saving on a laptop that will see you well into the future.
Laffgaff
What fictional Indiana town is the setting for the TV show Parks and Recreation?
Pawnee.
Toilet Trained Hippo
Someone told me that his hippo was trained to use a toilet. I think it's just a hippo potty myth.