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SAS war crime evidence suppressed, inquiry hears
An officer tells the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan UK Special Forces leadership was "very much suppressing" the allegations.
David Dimbleby: Can William's 'ordinary Joe' approach win back more support for the monarchy?
Polls suggest public approval for the monarchy has declined, which raises the question of what King Charles and Prince William could do to win back more support for the institution.
WW1 toxic compound sprayed on Georgian protesters, BBC evidence suggests
Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds.
An angry confrontation and online abuse: Inside the asylum protests in a divided town
A Disclosure documentary uncovers the figures behind the protests around asylum hotels which have divided communities.
Ukraine talks 'productive' but more work needed, Rubio says
American and Ukrainian delegations meet in Florida to discuss the outlines of a peace deal with Russia.
Feuds, boycotts and the birth of Your Party
The path to this weekend's founding conference has been overshadowed by splits in the party.
'Rage bait' named Oxford word of the year 2025
The phrase - meaning to get angry scrolling through social media - beats aura farming and biohack to the title.
US lawmakers demand answers over Hegseth Venezuela boat strike claims
Concern over media reports that the US military carried out a second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat prompts a bipartisan inquiry.
Dignitas founder dies by assisted suicide aged 92, group says
Ludwig Minelli founded the group in 1998, which has since helped thousands of people to die.
Pope Leo finds his voice on first foreign trip
We are learning a little more about how Pope Leo intends to carry out his duties, writes Religion Editor Aleem Maqbool.
'I saw them driving over injured people' - the terrifying escape from war in Sudan
The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.
Greek sheep and goat cull raises fears of feta cheese shortage
Livestock is being culled across the country due to an infectious disease outbreak.
The Papers: Reeves 'denies lies' and 'must face sleaze probe'
The fallout from last week's Budget continues to dominate the papers.
Ousted Oxford Union president-elect 'threatened' over Kirk posts
George Abaraonye lost a no-confidence vote after appearing to celebrate the death of Charlie Kirk.
Japanese 'One Piece' singer stopped mid-show after China-Japan feud
The sudden cancellation of Japanese events in Shanghai have sparked criticism and fanned nationalist sentiment.
Power outage leads to widespread rail disruption
The disruption at Leeds Station is expected to last until 17:00 GMT, National Rail says.
Minute's silence held for boy fatally hit by train
Players also wore black armbands in memory of ex-Nottingham Forest academy goalkeeper Joshua Travis.
Starmer says he is proud of Budget as he denies misleading public
The Tories have accused the government of lying about the state of the public finances ahead of the Budget.
Doctors in England to stage five-day strike before Christmas
Walkout in England begins on 17 December and will be 14th strike in pay dispute.
Tulip Siddiq MP says Bangladesh jail sentence is 'deeply unfair'
The MP, and niece of Bangladesh's ousted former leader, received a two-year sentence in her absence over corruption allegations.
US and UK agree zero tariffs deal on pharmaceuticals
The deal follows threats of tariffs as high as 100% on branded drug imports.
Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal
The move comes as police continue to investigate what has been called the UK's most widespread miscarriage of justice.
Global shortage of obesity jabs, warns WHO
Too few people who could benefit from so-called "skinny jabs" are able to access them, says WHO.
Regulator backtracks on Manchester to London 'ghost train' plan
Plans to ban passengers from the 7am peak train service between Manchester and London have been abandoned after a U-turn by the ORR.
Four dead in Russian attack as diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war continue
As US negotiating teams continue to hold talks with Moscow and Kyiv, Russia's attacks on Ukraine continue.
Man refuses to appear in court over train attacks in Cambridgeshire
Anthony Williams is accused of the attempted murders of 13 people.
Jorja Smith's record label hits out at 'AI clone' song
The label claims Haven's dance hit I Run was made using AI trained on the award-winning singer's voice.
'Sweeter than a marmalade sandwich' - Paddington musical declared a hit by critics
The beloved bear stars in a new stage adaptation with songs written by McFly's Tom Fletcher.
David Dimbleby: Can William's 'ordinary Joe' approach win back more support for the monarchy?
Polls suggest public approval for the monarchy has declined, which raises the question of what King Charles and Prince William could do to win back more support for the institution.
Chris Mason: Why, in my judgement, Reeves was misleading on one specific point
The Chancellor chose not to share some information on tax receipts in an unusual press conference, given before the Budget.
WW1 toxic compound sprayed on Georgian protesters, BBC evidence suggests
Anti-government demonstrators are likely to have been targeted with camite, our investigation finds.
I have high levels of forever chemicals in my blood - what can I do about it?
The chemicals would "most likely" impact my health, but there are ways to bring levels down, I was told.
An angry confrontation and online abuse: Inside the asylum protests in a divided town
A Disclosure documentary uncovers the figures behind the protests around asylum hotels which have divided communities.
Feuds, boycotts and expulsions - chaotic conference marks launch of Your Party
The path to this weekend's founding conference has been overshadowed by splits in the party.
Banquet, Bowie and football in upcoming German state visit
King Charles this week in Windsor will host the first state visit from Germany for 27 years.
Trump releases fraudster executive days into prison sentence
The former investment manager was convicted of defrauding thousands of investors.
Heads of UK Special Forces suppressed evidence of war crimes, officer tells inquiry
An officer tells the Independent Inquiry relating to Afghanistan UK Special Forces leadership was "very much suppressing" the allegations.
Virgin Media fined £24m for leaving vulnerable customers 'at risk of harm'
Ofcom has fined Virgin Media after an investigation found it had left thousands of vulnerable telecare customers at risk.
Bournemouth Echo
'The last ride': Hundreds of bikers joined for final ride of beloved motorcyclist
HUNDREDS of motorcyclists gathered on Poole Quay to take part in a moving final ride in honour of a much-loved biker who died following a serious crash earlier this month.
'I feel very lucky': Poole business owner wins title at world championship
AN OWNER of permanent make-up clinic in Poole says she is “grateful and incredibly happy” after securing third place in world championship.
'Not just families and schools set to benefit'
The Autumn Budget delivers support for Bournemouth families, schools, and businesses, including solar funding, benefit cap removal, higher minimum wage, and tax changes.
'Good progress' being made despite council's £2 million homelessness cuts
Hampshire County Council says “good progress” is being made as it continues to withdraw £2 million of annual funding for homelessness support services.
Three ponies and one pig killed in a week of car crashes
Three ponies and one piglet died in the space of a week after being hit by vehicles in the New Forest.
A budget to help families, business and schools across Bournemouth
Last Thursday I was joined by the Children & Families Minister Josh MacAlister at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Alderney.
'Community backed her up': Residents rally behind much-loved pub owner after closure
VILLAGERS have rallied together to support the owner of a much-loved pub after she close its doors due to personal health reasons.
In The Dock: Man caught with stun gun in Bournemouth
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Senior lawyer appointed to review police department after two officers die
PCC Donna Jones said: “Following the deaths of two officers while under investigation this year, I appointed John Riddell, a solicitor and partner at Weightmans LLP, to lead an independent review of the Professional Standards Department (PSD).
Teen on illegal e-scooter causes disruption at Christmas event, police say
Teenager caught riding illegal electric scooter at Fordingbridge Christmas lights event causes disruption
Driver pulled over by police had eight bags of cocaine in his shorts
A man says he giving up using cocaine found carrying eight bags of cocaine says the court case that followed became the turning point that helped him quit the drug
Person rescued after mobility scooter rolls down embankment
Firefighters came to the rescue of someone who rolled their mobility scooter down an embankment in west Dorset
Woman who owes almost £700 back in court for stealing from shop
A 19-year-old woman from Dorchester who owes almost £700 to the court must pay compensation after stealing meat and cheese
Heavy rain triggers flood alerts across Dorset
Flood alerts have been issued across Dorset as heavy rain sweeps its way across the county
Man comes forward after reports of racial abuse at football club
A MAN has come forward after a member of staff was racially abused at a football club A
Man in 20s jailed after playing 'chicken' with oncoming traffic
A man has been jailed after leading police on a 'dangerous' pursuit where he played 'chicken' with oncoming drivers.
Five council decisions to look out for next month
The future of a golf course, ice rink and football stadium are among what we expect Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council to decide in the next month.
Tree falls on New Forest road in bad weather
A LARGE tree fell across a New Forest highway, prompting an early-morning response from police.
Round up: Key decisions made by BCP Council in November
A new SEND skills centre, coastline protection, taking back o, and the future of Poole Crematorium
Police investigate theft of caravan near Sherborne
Police have issued an appeal following the theft of a caravan from an area near Sherborne.
Help for Heroes restores veteran Paul’s Christmas spirit
An injured veteran who spent two years isolated in his freezing and dilapidated bedroom has thanked Help for Heroes for life-changing support that helped him start a new chapter.
Two-car crash on roundabout blocks road in Poole
A crash involving two cars partially blocked a roundabout in Poole.
Councillor who objected to ice rink plans alleges possible 'corruption'
A Councillor who objected to the installation of Bournemouth Christmas Wonderland, including the UKs longest ice rink, has alleged possible corruption within the planning process which has led to the application being recommended for refusal.
Five takeaways from cabinet you might have missed
BCP Cabinet met on November 26, with the meeting lasting just under two hours and very little discussion of what was on the agenda. Here are some of the key things we learnt from the meeting.
Four arrested following incidents in town centre
More than ten anti social behaviour incidents were dealt with in the town centre over the past weekend.
Community shop hosts free baking activity for children
The children could enter a competition by sending their best spider cookies.
Poole-based company reaches milestone in successful year
Green IP, a Poole tech firm, achieves Microsoft Operator Connect status, boosting Microsoft Teams integration with secure, carrier-grade telephony solutions.
HMRC Income tax personal allowance could rise from £12,570, but only for pensioners
.Pensioners could see an increase in their HMRC personal allowance following a new tax announcement as part of the budget.
Formula 1
All the key moments from the Qatar GP
With the title battle going down to the wire in Abu Dhabi, here's a round-up of what happened over the Qatar Grand Prix weekend...
What does Norris need to do in Abu Dhabi to win the title?
After the Qatar Grand Prix blew the battle for the title wide open, we take a look at the latest championship permutations...
What the teams said – Race day in Qatar
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix at the Lusail International Circuit.
FIA post-race press conference – Qatar
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 2. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 3. Carlos Sainz (Williams)
Sainz ‘over the moon’ with podium in Qatar
Carlos Sainz helped Williams to seal P5 in the Constructors' Championship with his second Grand Prix podium of the season.
Brown and Stella admit McLaren 'made the wrong decision' in Qatar
McLaren CEO Zak Brown admits that "we made the wrong decision" after poor strategy allowed Max Verstappen to claim victory in the Qatar Grand Prix and take the title battle down to the final round in Abu Dhabi.
Verstappen’s 50th win as #1 means he could yet retain it
The Qatar Grand Prix produced not only a memorable race, but also a treasure trove of top trivia to dive into.
Norris laments McLaren's Qatar strategy as title goes to Abu Dhabi
Just 16 points separates Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri heading to the final race of the season.
Piastri ‘speechless’ after ‘gut-wrenching’ Qatar GP
Oscar Piastri was demoted to third in the Standings after Max Verstappen beat him to victory in Qatar.
Verstappen believes 'it’s all possible now' after Qatar triumph
With a brilliant win in Qatar under his belt, Max Verstappen is now just 12 points behind Lando Norris in the Drivers' Championship standings.
Listen to our Qatar Grand Prix review
The title fight is going all the way to Abu Dhabi as Max Verstappen took victory in Qatar to ensure he remains in with a shout of a fifth straight Championship.
5 moments you missed at the Qatar Grand Prix
Relive the action at the 2025 Qatar Grand Prix with plenty of unseen Formula 1 moments – paddock padel, podium celebrations, and more.
Verstappen ‘did not put a foot wrong’ – Mekies
Laurent Mekies was swift to pay tribute to both Red Bull and Max Verstappen in the wake of the Dutchman’s victory in the Qatar Grand Prix, which was achieved despite the RB21 not being a match for the McLaren on pace across the weekend as a whole.
5 Winners and 5 Losers from Qatar
Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from a pivotal Qatar Grand Prix...
Red Bull 'sincerely regret' abuse faced by Antonelli
Red Bull have stated that comments made about Kimi Antonelli in Qatar were "clearly incorrect", after the Mercedes rookie faced abuse online.
Antonelli laments late mistake in losing place to Norris
Kimi Antonelli was left regretting an error late in the Qatar Grand Prix that allowed Lando Norris to pass him for fourth place, with the Mercedes youngster conceding that it “definitely was a mistake”.
Leclerc left with ‘no words’ on ‘incredibly tough’ Qatar GP
Charles Leclerc admitted that he had “no words” following the end of what proved to be an “incredible tough” Qatar Grand Prix weekend, with the Monegasque crossing the line in eighth place while team mate Lewis Hamilton was outside of the points in 12th.
Did Red Bull have more pace despite McLaren's error?
Max Verstappen secured an unlikely victory in Qatar as McLaren's strategy decision backfired.
Windows Central
These fantastic Elden Ring Nightreign Cyber Monday deals couldn't have come at a better time — The Forsaken Hollows DLC release date is next week
Cyber Monday has brought the best Elden Ring Nightreign deals I've ever seen, and just in time for the game's new DLC that's coming out next week.
Lenovo's Cyber Monday sale has properly kicked off, and here are the best massively discounted laptops that I reviewed and loved
Lenovo has properly kicked off its Cyber Monday sale, with huge discounts on laptops and everything else. Here are three discounted PCs I reviewed and loved.
New to Steam Deck? Cyber Monday makes protecting your screen cheap, easy, and essential. Our 6 top picks.
The Steam Deck's display can produce such wonderful graphics, yet it's so vulnerable to being tarnished by scratch marks, fingerprints, and disdainful blue lights. So we have gathered the best Cyber Monday discounts on high-grade Screen protectors to keep the Steam Deck's precious screen safe.
This gorgeous Alienware PC basically comes with a free RTX 5080 — a ridiculous Cyber Monday discount makes the 4K rig an instant buy
Dell’s huge Cyber Monday deal knocks $1,050 off the Alienware Area-51, making its RTX 5080 feel basically free
Cyber Monday Xbox gift card deals are the best chance to get that perfect present and put some money back in your pocket!
Xbox gift cards are perfect for the gamers in your life, of all ages, and when you can save a little money at the same time, who loses?
It's impossible to build a PC on the cheap this Cyber Monday due to RAM prices — These 5 pre-built gaming PCs haven't yet been hit by the spike, and they're all on sale
DDR5 RAM prices have gone through the roof in recent weeks, and there's no sign of them getting any better. If you're hoping to build a new gaming PC this year, the best value is actually found in these pre-built systems discounted for Cyber Monday.
Don't let your Steam Deck die during a boss fight over the holidays — grab these Cyber Monday power banks and chargers
Amazon has procured a tidal wave of 20 to 40% discount Cyber Monday deals on chargers and power banks to keep your Steam Deck and other compatible devices fully charged while travelling.
CEO Jensen Huang slams NVIDIA managers for discouraging AI usage: "Are you insane? — I promise you, you will have work to do."
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang blasts managers discouraging employees from automating tasks using AI. He claims that the integration of AI into the workflows won't steal their jobs.
Sam Altman called ad-supported AI "uniquely unsettling" — but new ChatGPT code suggests otherwise as OpenAI faces losses through 2030 with no path to profit
A new leak suggests OpenAI is internally testing ads within ChatGPT, potentially making money through the ads in the interface or by getting users to upgrade to paid subscription plans.
Turn any TV into an Xbox for $25 with this Fire TV Stick Cyber Monday deal — a perfect stocking stuffer
The Fire TV Stick 4K Plus is down to $25 for Cyber Monday, and it’s one of the cheapest ways to stream Xbox Cloud Gaming on any TV in your home.
The number one competitive mouse to buy on Cyber Monday is here — Become the best version of yourself
If you're serious about making that final peripheral upgrade, then this is the mouse for you.
8 Cyber Monday deals we actually bought this year — laptops, PC accessories, video games, and more
There are plenty of tempting Cyber Monday deals going on now, but these are the ones that actually got us here at Windows Central to make a purchase.
My favorite RPG of all-time is on sale for less than two cups of coffee on Cyber Monday — buy it on PC, you'll thank me later
The Witcher 3 is on sale for PC at GOG.com for less than two cups of coffee during Cyber Monday. It's my all-time favorite game and shouldn't be missed.
Cyber Monday deals: Should I get a Switch 2 or Steam Deck? — Pros and cons of a hybrid console versus a handheld gaming PC
The Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch 2 are some of the hottest gaming devices this holiday season. Here are some pros and cons to help you decide which handheld is best for you.
Cyber Monday discounts on Xbox Series X physical games are here — save on all these titles that I've enjoyed across 2025
Amazon's Cyber Monday sale sees several physical Xbox Series X games on sale, including a few that I've enjoyed throughout the year.
Free playing cards? Dbrand’s Cyber Monday sale is wild with discounted cases, skins, and more for Steam Deck and other handhelds
dbrand's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale can save you money on skins, cases, screen protectors, and more for all your devices... and there's a gift, too.
Laffgaff
Which American author wrote In Cold Blood and Breakfast at Tiffany’s?
Truman Capote.
Dolphin Soap
I was wondering what soap I should use to clean my pet dolphin. Then I realised an all porpoise cleaner was the best.
Itsfoss
"Less Bugfixing Noise": Last Kernel Release of 2025 is Here and it Could be an LTS
A clean roundup of what’s been added under the hood.
Upgrade Your DevOps Skills Cheap: Linux Foundation Cyber Week Brings 65% Off Certifications
Annual sale targets professionals looking to upskill in Linux, cloud native, AI, and cybersecurity.
ObsidianOS Review: A New, Innovative Linux Distro Built Around A/B Partitioning
The idea to rollback via two root partitions is interesting. This is certainly not your regular rethemed Arch distro.