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Kremlin signals no Ukraine breakthrough after Putin talks with US
Five hours of talks between Putin and US negotiators were “constructive”, Kremlin officials say, but “a lot of work lies ahead”.
Ukrainians in war-ravaged Donbas weigh prospects of peace deal
While many Ukrainians believe they have sacrificed too much for their country to lose territory to Russia, others are desperate for the war to end.
Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.
'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
MPs warn China spy trial failures could happen again
A damning report finds a “shambolic” system could lead to future espionage cases being dropped.
Watch: Driver hoisted to safety from truck dangling over West Virginia bridge
A man was hoisted to safety and uninjured after his truck partly skated off an icy bridge road in the US
Trans girls can no longer join Girlguiding, organisation says
Girlguiding says the move is in response to the Supreme Court ruling that said sex meant biological sex in equality law.
Catherine sends Christmas message of love in 'uncertain times'
The Princess of Wales hails the importance of "time, care and compassion" given to others, ahead of her carol concert.
Airbus to inspect some planes over 'quality issue' with panels
The announcement comes days after a massive recall affecting thousands of the firm's A320 fleet.
Reform politician's racist Chinese slur 'caused a lot of hurt'
Members of Wales' Chinese community say seeing a politician use a racist slur is "very upsetting".
As lead changes in knife-edge Honduran election, will Trump fail to get his way?
Former vice-president Salvador Nasralla has a small lead over his rival, the conservative former mayor of Tegucigalpa, Nasry Asfura.
US cancels citizenship ceremonies for migrants from travel ban countries
It is the latest part of the Trump administration's renewed immigration crackdown in the wake of a deadly DC shooting.
Cyclone catastrophe in Sri Lanka awakens volunteer spirit
Fishing boats deliver relief supplies to flooded suburbs as community kitchens churn out food aid.
The Papers: 'No justice' over Hillsborough and 'Holly's guilt over crash'
Wednesday's front pages focus on the Hillsborough disaster report and the fine given to TV presenter Holly Willoughby for driving without due care.
Strangled, beaten and enslaved by my in-laws
"Sara" was told if she left the house, she would be attacked and raped by British people.
The controversy over the collapsed China spy case explained
The government is facing questions about why the case collapsed just weeks before a trial was due to go ahead.
Why is Trump threatening Venezuela's Maduro?
We look at what is behind the deployment of a large US military force to within striking distance of Venezuela.
Army fixing 6,000 support trucks grounded over safety issues
Defence Minister Luke Pollard tells MPs fixing safety issues when they are reported is standard practice.
Chinese mega embassy could bring security advantages, says No 10
Some believe China's mega-embassy could be a hub for espionage in the heart of London.
National Guard shooting suspect charged with murder
According to a criminal complaint, Rahmanullah Lakanwal shouted "Allahu Akbar" as he fired and was reloading when a Guard member shot him.
Rare Fabergé egg fetches record £22.9m at London auction
The Imperial Winter Egg with 4,500 diamonds was commissioned by Russia's Tsar Nicholas II in 1913.
Nursery worker admits sexually abusing children
Vincent Chan admitted 26 sexual offences relating to children aged between two and four in what the Met Police called one of their most "harrowing and complex" cases.
Rosenberg: What latest Ukraine talks reveal about Putin's state of mind
Russia's president looks determined to continue his war in Ukraine - even as the country's economic problems grow.
UK government withheld information from Harry Dunn's family after his death, report says
Dame Anne Owers issues a report into the government's response to Mr Dunn's death outside a US base.
Women's Institute to stop offering trans women membership
The National Federation of Women's Institutes said it made the decision with “sincere regret”.
Supermarket loyalty discounts allowed on baby formula milk
The government claims that parents who cannot or chose not to breastfeed could save £500 a year.
Spotify Wrapped is out: Bad Bunny is world's top artist, who's yours?
The app reveals its top artists of the year, as users find out who they've been playing most often.
King Charles welcomes German president on first state visit in 27 years
Germany's president has received a ceremonial welcome from the King and will get a state banquet in Windsor Castle.
Streeting brands doctors' union 'moaning minnies' over GP online booking
All NHS practices were required by the government to provide web bookings from October - but the union opposes the move.
Children hurt as school bus roof ripped off by bridge
Among the injured is a boy, 8, who has been taken to hospital with a "non-serious" head injury.
People admit to 'secret spending' without telling partners
People were spending without telling their partners on beauty products, gambling, and cryptocurrencies.
'Carspreading' is on the rise - and not everyone is happy about it
In the UK and across Europe, cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.
The village that turns fishing baskets into a colourful Christmas tree
For 10 years Ullapool has marked the countdown to Christmas with an unusual festive display.
Crisis looms in Israel over ultra-Orthodox conscription bill
Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the exemption granted to ultra-Orthodox men enrolled in full-time religious study.
Warning over cosmetic face fillers as scans reveal new details of risks
Placed incorrectly, cosmetic dermal fillers can damage nearby ateries, leading to to skin loss and even blindness, experts warn.
Misha Glenny to replace Bragg as In Our Time host
Bragg stepped down in September after more than 27 years at the helm of the BBC Radio 4 show.
Hong Kong orders removal of scaffolding mesh after deadly blaze
Investigations continue into a fire last week at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, which killed at least 159 people.
Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse
A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.
Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dolls
The issue is in the spotlight after Shein announced a global ban on the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance.
Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned over misleading green claims
The advertising watchdog said the retailers misled shoppers with their 'sustainability' claims.
Zara Aleena's aunt calls for law creating duty to act when someone is in danger
It follows a report by Lady Elish Angiolini into the prevention of sexually motivated crimes against women in public.
Bournemouth Echo
Prison reveals how quadruple killer died after nearly 40 years behind bars
THE PRISON watchdog has revealed how a New Forest quadruple murderer died behind bars.
Father and son attacked cinema-goers after argument broke out during movie
A FATHER and son beat two cinema-goers after they believed their chair was being kicked during a movie, a court heard.
Changes to park and ride site set for refusal
Changes proposed to plans for a temporary indoor padel court at the old park and ride site in Creekmoor are set to be refused by a planning committee.
Music festival organisers hit back after concerns raised over event
ORGANISERS of a clifftop music festival in Christchurch say they have ‘significantly’ altered plans for the event in response to concerns from residents.
Students take part in unique Q&A with members of House of Lords
STUDENTS at a New Forest school have been learning about how democracy works with two special online Q&As with members of the House of Lords.
'Missed opportunities' by authorities on night teenager died, inquest hears
A jury at the inquest of Roxy Phillips has deemed that there was 'inadequate communication between Dorset Police, British Transport Police and Network Rail' during an investigation to find a trespasser on the railway'
LIVE: Murder probe launched after woman found dead
A MURDER probe has been launched after a woman was found dead in Bournemouth
Pedestrian in hospital after crash involving Morebus
A person was hospitalised after they were hit by a bus on Wednesday morning in Christchurch.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found dead
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in Bournemouth.
Three more animals killed in a week in the New Forest
Another three animals have been killed in accidents on New Forest roads
Search for occupants of car after disturbance and crash
A police helicopter was scrambled after reports of a disturbance in Weymouth yesterday evening
Pedestrian hospitalised after being hit by bus
Emergency services are attending to a crash in Christchurch this morning.
BCP Green Party says electric vehicle tax will punish motorists
BCP’s Green Party says the introduction of an electric vehicle milage tax will punish motorists.
38 housing plans and two HMO changes of use among planning applications to council
New residential bed-sits, houses, and flats along with proposal to increase the number of people living at HMO are among some of the plans submitted to Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council in the past week.
Power cut leaves nearly 7,000 homes without electricity
Nearly 7,000 properties lost power in a large-scale electricity outage.
Woman jailed for pinching laptop, bank cards after police track her through CCTV
A woman has been handed an 18-month jail sentence for burglary offences after detailed police investigation led to her arrest.
Pensioner fighting for life and man arrested after crash involving bus and pedestrian
A man is fighting for his life and another man has been arrested after a bus hit a pedestrian on Thursday morning in Christchurch.
Bournemouth University students attend careers event at council
Students from Bournemouth University attended an event at BCP Council as part of a Employability Skills Programme.
Bikes worth 'thousands of pounds' stolen in burglary
A pair of bikes worth thousands of pounds were stolen from a property last week in Poole.
Manhunt for wanted man believed to be travelling on buses
A police manhunt is underway for a wanted man who is believed to travelling on buses between Bournemouth and the New Forest.
Emergency search for missing woman last seen four days ago
A SEARCH is underway for a woman who has been missing for four days.
College submits plans for repairs and refurbishment
Bournemouth and Poole College has submitted a listed building consent planning application for structural repairs and refurbishment of the outside of the building.
Fears more Dorset pubs could close amid financial strain
Fears have been raised that budget changes and on-going financial pressures could result in more Dorset pub closures.
Fire that broke out in bin lorry likely caused by crushed battery
A fire that broke out in a bin lorry was believed to have been started by a crushed battery.
5 best sites to buy Instagram followers that are real and active
Buy Instagram followers from Goldstar Social and grow your account with active users who boost your engagement
PHOTOS: Ringwood Winter Wanderland brought joy as town kicks off festive season
Ringwood Winter Wanderland took place on Sunday, November 30, in the town centre.
New partner at insurance brokerage aims to enhance 'service delivery'
Maria Ames appointed Partner at Renata Group Ltd, focusing on enhanced insurance service delivery, client relations, and business growth in the UK market.
'Revival' of Bournemouth road as shop is relaunches with new name
Thirty Three Boutique opens on Westover Road, Bournemouth, marking a retail revival as independent shops like Franses Jewellers also expand in the town centre.
Bournemouth MP backs plans to end veterans homelessness
Labour MP Tom Hayes backs new government plans to end veteran homelessness in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole with £12m fund and support centres.
'It's wonderful to see': Christmas lights switched on at care homes
Care South care homes across Dorset, Somerset and North Devon marked Christmas with festive lights switch-ons, community events, and Elf Day for Alzheimer’s Society.
Letter: Stop this targeted campaign against the Christmas event
Lower Gardens ice rink and cherry tree removal: Council rejects Cllr Bartlett’s allegations, citing park management, BNG rules, and restoration efforts.
Letter: 'We need a proper, protective plan from the authorities?'
Local MP Jessica Toale urged to act on climate crisis after missing National Emergency Briefing. Calls for stronger UK decarbonisation and public protection.
Bournemouth Airport tops list for lowest cancellations
Bournemouth Airport had the UK’s lowest flight cancellation rate in 2023, while Barra Airport topped cancellations. Analysis by My Baggage. UK airport stats.
Dorset ranks among top places to check out wood burners and fires
Dorset saw 32,600 Google searches for logs and wood burners in October as UK demand for alternative heating surges amid rising energy costs, says Jefferson Gas.
How to get a shopping spree for free in Christmas giveaway
Aldi Dorset launches daily Christmas giveaway—win back the cost of your festive food shop (up to £100) with proof of purchase. Prize draw ends 25 December.
Live musical stage show based on hit TV series coming to BIC
Gabby’s Dollhouse Live comes to Bournemouth International Centre in April 2026 as part of a UK tour. DreamWorks’ hit Netflix series brought to the stage.
New way to manage medical appointments trialled by NHS Dorset
NHS Dorset trials new digital appointment system at 11 outpatient clinics, letting patients cancel or reschedule via SMS, email or DrDoctor portal.
Care home starts Christmas festivities with decorating party
Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne has begun its Christmas celebrations, with residents and staff decorating the home with festive lights and ornaments.
Supermarket offers free mince pie giveaway for festive names
Southern Co-op offers free mince pies to customers with festive names in Dorset and beyond on select December dates. £2 donated to local food banks per box.
International boxing show brings competitors form across the globe
The Dorset Boxing Championships – Ascension returns to Verwood on 19 December 2025 with UK, US and German masters boxers, title fights and live streaming.
Appeal to secure and preserve area around Cerne Abbas Giant
The National Trust launches a fundraising appeal to protect land around Dorset’s Cerne Abbas Giant, aiming to preserve rare butterflies and historic chalk grassland.
Holiday park company second place at Dog-Friendly Awards
Hoburne Holidays wins second place at the Dog Friendly Awards 2024 for its dog-friendly UK holiday parks, offering pet-friendly accommodation and facilities.
South Coast offices raise close to £2k for Children in Need
Arena Offices raises £1,909 for BBC Children in Need through charity events across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, and Dorset flexible workspaces.
UKHSA issues urgent Christmas Covid flu vaccine plea to South West
UKHSA South West urges residents to get the flu jab as cases rise before Christmas. Flu vaccine uptake strong among over-65s; more at-risk groups needed.
New housing development will bring in 33 affordable homes
Trailway View in Broadstone offers 33 affordable flats, delivered by AJC Group and Abri. New homes rent at 80% market rate, with residents moving in from December.
New eye hospital opens to serve thousands of patients
A new NHS eye hospital has opened in the centre of Dorset.
'Conquerors' live up to their name in Christmas quiz
Christchurch u3a Naval and Military History group held their annual Christmas quiz at St Katherine’s Church Hall, Southbourne. Conquerors won the event.
Poole estate agent announces new addition to its family business
Hardwick Estate Agents in Poole appoints Claire Hardwick, a property expert with 13 years’ experience, to lead residential sales and valuations.
Letter: 'Santa Claus and his reindeer are inventions, but Jesus is real'
A letter reflects on traditional British Christmases, the decline of Christian themes, rising commercialisation, and calls to restore the focus on Jesus Christ.
Headmaster leaves award-winning school for new role
Ballard School, New Milton, appoints Stuart Turner as new headmaster from April 2025, following Andrew McCleave’s successful leadership and record GCSE results.
Boyzone and Westlife supergroup Boyzlife to perform in Dorset
Boyzlife, featuring Boyzone's Keith Duffy and Westlife's Brian McFadden, announce 2026 UK tour with a Poole Lighthouse date. Tickets and tour info here.
Formula 1
Alpine confirm 2026 launch event date
Alpine have become the latest team to announce details of their launch ahead of the 2026 season.
5 storylines we're excited about ahead of Abu Dhabi
Twenty three races down, one to go, and still three drivers in with a chance of becoming the 2025 World Champion. The season is set for a thrilling finale this weekend, and on top of the three-way battle there are plenty of other positions to be finalised, and reactions to be given, at the last race of the year in Abu Dhabi.
Norris, Verstappen and Piastri’s seasons in numbers
After a season filled with various twists and turns, the three-way battle for the 2025 Drivers’ Championship will finally be decided at this weekend’s finale in Abu Dhabi.
What’s on at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Discover what’s on at the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 – full weekend schedule, entertainment line-up, food and beverage options, Fanzones and fan activations, plus all the action from the season-ending night race at Yas Marina Circuit.
Alan Permane on Racing Bulls’ Lawson/Lindblad line-up for 2026
Red Bull are giving Arvid Lindblad his shot at the big time after promoting him to a seat at Racing Bulls in 2026 alongside Liam Lawson. Team Principal Alan Permane explains to F1.com why the duo will form his line-up for next year...
Cadillac to reveal livery of first F1 car at Super Bowl
Cadillac are set to present the livery for their debut Formula 1 car during a television advert at February’s Super Bowl.
JACQUES: Why Racing Bulls are taking a chance on Lindblad
F1 TV commentator Alex Jacques explains why Red Bull are taking a chance on a driver who is still only 18-years-old…
Aron and Maini to get F1 outings with Alpine in Abu Dhabi
Alpine test and reserve drivers Paul Aron and Kush Maini will both drive the A525 in Abu Dhabi as the 2025 season draws to a close, the team have announced.
What is the weather forecast for the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP?
Formula 1 moves on to the Yas Marina Circuit this weekend for the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – but what kind of weather conditions are set to greet the drivers and their teams?
What time is the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP and how can I watch it?
Formula 1 heads to the Yas Marina Circuit for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this week – and here are the global start times for Sunday’s race.
10 quiz questions on the Qatar GP and latest F1 news
Were you paying attention to the on-track action at the Lusail International Circuit over the weekend?
Windows Central
One of the biggest and best game mods of all time is now a one-click install on GOG — but there's one huge downside
STALKER GAMMA, a huge modpack for STALKER Anomaly and one of the most popular mods of all time, is now available to play through GOG.
This Xbox RPG's next big update has been delayed — with a larger anniversary update coming in 2026 instead
Xbox RPG Avowed is no longer getting a Fall Update, with a larger Anniversary Update planned instead for sometime in February 2026.
AYANEO NEXT II handheld rivals Xbox Ally X — but airlines might not love its desktop‑class guts. Here's why we see a red flag, despite loving everything else.
The upcoming AYANEO flagship handheld is well and truly a beast, but you probably don't want to travel on an airplane with it.
AYANEO’s NEXT II handheld brings serious specs to portable gaming, blurring the line with full PCs (and we're excited)
AYANEO revealed its upcoming flagship Windows handheld, and it's got some insanely impressive specs.
Looking for something new to play on Xbox? Here are 5 of the best new ID@Xbox titles from the past month ✨
Looking for something new to play? Here are our top five ID@Xbox indie games launched from the past month!
Minecraft is changing how it handles update version numbers — but what does that mean for us players?
Mojang Studios has announced a change to how it'll number Minecraft updates starting in 2026. It makes sense, but it ultimately won't affect much for players.
Xbox Game Pass gets Mortal Kombat 1, this long-awaited science-fiction shooter, and more in December — here's what is included in the year's last batch
The final batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass in 2025 has been revealed, with Mortal Kombat 1, Routine, and more on the way.
New Helldivers 2 update just shaved 131GB off its PC file size with a "slim version" beta, and I'm ecstatic — here's how to opt into the patch
The bloated file size of Helldivers 2 on PC has been a pain point for many players for a long time, but it's finally been reduced to a wildly low number in a new update.
Cyber Monday is technically over, but you can still save big on fast storage — I found 8 unmissable SSD deals still available now
Missed out on a new SSD during Cyber Monday? You're in luck, because there are some great deals still live today.
Windows 10’s demise fuels Linux hype again — but will Bazzite finally break the “forever up‑and‑comer” curse? There's a chance.
Bazzite gained over a petabyte of ISO downloads in one month, translating to approximately 143,000 OS downloads.
Owlcat Games reveals a detailed look into Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy's Investigation system — Become a fair judge or a biased executioner
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy, Owlcat Games' next upcoming CRPG set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, has received a new gameplay deep dive detailing its unique Investigation System.
Target still has hundreds of deals on the go after Cyber Monday — I handpicked the 20 best laptop, PC, and gaming discounts you can still grab today
Target was one of the main retailers slashing prices on Cyber Monday, and it appears that many of the discounted prices are still live today. Here are the 20 best deals I don't want you to miss.
Walmart's extended Cyber Monday sale is still slashing prices on our favorite tech — I picked the 17 deals you need to see before they run out
Cyber Monday technically wrapped up yesterday, but Walmart has extended the bulk of its deals. I picked the 17 best discounts I know our readers will love.
Xbox Cloud Gaming datamine reveals Microsoft has been quietly removing "Stream Your Own Games" — and a possible new Xbox dashboard?
Xbox Cloud Gaming has a problem. You can buy games specifically to play on Xbox Cloud Gaming now, but it seems that Microsoft reserves the right to remove games from access. But that's not all.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 is now LIVE — here's how to see yours
The highly anticipated Spotify Wrapped showcase is now available to view in the Spotify app on iOS and Android.
Microsoft warns latest Windows 11 updates might break the Start menu, Taskbar, and other integral UI bits — here's what you need to know
Windows 11 PCs that are targeting enterprise use may experience an issue where system-level UI surfaces and apps such as the Taskbar, Start Menu, and Settings app will fail to load or crash.
Windows 11 hits a new high on Steam — but Microsoft should be embarrassed by Windows 10 holdouts
Windows 11 keeps climbing on Steam, but nearly a third of gamers still refuse to leave Windows 10, highlighting Microsoft’s ongoing upgrade problem.
How to watch 'PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted' 2025, powered by Xbox — Times, platforms, everything you need to know
PC Gamer's PC Gaming Show is set to start on December 4, 2025 and we've got all the details you need to know on how to watch it, when to watch it, and what kind of PC gaming news you can expect to see there.
How would you improve Xbox PC? Falconeer dev Tomas Sala imagines a more community-focused Xbox PC experience, for devs and players — "I would love to see that."
The Falconeer developer Tomas Sala discussed improvements he'd like to see come to the Xbox Store to aid indie studios.
Red Dead Redemption Remaster with 4K and 60fps is now live — and it's free for owners of the original Xbox 360 version ... in theory
Rockstar Games has just released the next-gen remaster for the legendary spaghetti western simulator, Red Dead Redemption, and it's free to upgrade for owners of the original Xbox 360 version.
Tim Cook lost confidence in Apple's AI chief — can ex-Microsoft CVP push Apple Intelligence beyond trivial features?
Apple hired former Microsoft AI CVP Amar Subramanya to lead its Foundation Models, machine learning research, AI safety, and evaluation teams. This move follows CEO Tim Cook’s admission that he had lost confidence in John Giannandrea’s leadership.
Microsoft finds an unlikely ally — Linux developer defends Windows against BSoD jokes
Linux developer Linus Torvalds recently defended Microsoft over Windows BSoD errors, claiming they can be traced back to unreliable hardware rather than software bugs.
Laffgaff
The true story of Frank Abagnale Jr. inspired which Leonardo DiCaprio film?
Catch Me If You Can.
Itsfoss
Linus Torvalds Defends Windows' Blue Screen of Death
And he is not wrong actually.
Raspberry Pi 5 1GB Variant: Is It Worth $45?
Other SBCs offer more RAM at this price point. So, should you still pay $45 for a 1 GB Pi?
Swiss Data Protection Group Says US Cloud Giants Can't Meet Privacy Standards
Lack of end-to-end encryption makes international cloud services unsuitable, privatim says.