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Teachers to be trained to spot early signs of misogyny in boys
The measure is part of the government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls which will be unveiled on Thursday.
In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry
The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.
The surprising truth about the generations that suffer loneliness the most
Conversations around it often focus on the elderly. But by some measures, people in their 20s are the loneliest group in Britain
Parents of sextortion victim sue Instagram owner Meta
Murray Dowey from Dunblane was 16 when he became a victim of sextortion in 2023.
Noise and flashing lights - How to avoid Christmas rows with neighbours
Neighbourly tensions often rise during the festive season. Here's how to deal with fallouts without a row.
'Maybe she's an angel now' says aunt of 10-year-old Bondi victim
Lina Chernykh tells the BBC her niece Matilda was a joyous child who spread love everywhere she went.
Former JD Sports employee awarded £65k after male boss sexually harassed her
A student has settled a sexual harassment case against her former employer JD Sports Fashion PLC for £65,000.
Bank of England expected to cut interest rates
Analysts believe the Bank rate will fall from 4% to 3.75%, lowering the cost of borrowing.
Antony Price, designer for Bowie and Duran Duran, dies at 80
Hailed as a visionary, the Yorkshireman will be remembered for his sculptured silhouettes and theatricality.
King's Speech set for week after crunch elections
Sir Keir Starmer is set to unveil the agenda for the next phase of his government in the aftermath of May's elections.
Rob Reiner's family speak of 'unimaginable pain' as son Nick faces court for murder charges
Jake and Romy Reiner say they are in "unimaginable pain", as their brother faces first-degree murder charges over their parents' death.
The Papers: 'Abramovich clings on to $2.5bn' and 'Ban doctors strike'
Sir Keir Starmer's warning to former Chelsea FC owner and the doctors' strike are prominent on Thursday's papers.
EU leaders face crunch decision on loaning Russia's frozen cash to Ukraine
The leaders are to decide whether to loan tens of billions of euros in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.
'I learned languages and travelled Europe through Erasmus'
Several years after it was scrapped, the UK is now set to rejoin the Erasmus scheme in 2027.
Canada's population drops as country caps immigration
Canada's population declined by more than 76,000 people between July and October, driven by a drop in foreign students and temporary workers.
Parents told to lead by example and turn off phones this Christmas
The children's commissioner says children are "crying out" for family time over the festive break.
Trump announces 'warrior dividend' payments for troops
In an address to the nation, Trump touted his economic record and blamed Democrats for lingering economic pain.
Ghislaine Maxwell asks court to vacate her 20-year prison sentence
It comes as the US justice department faces a 19 December deadline to release all files related the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years
BP has appointed Meg O'Neill as its chief executive, making her the first female boss of a major oil giant.
Group of Labour MPs warns Starmer over jury trial limits
Almost 40 send a letter to Sir Keir Starmer voicing concerns that the proposal will "limit a fundamental right".
Cut green spending to make UK ready for war, Tories say
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says defence "must be the first priority of any government".
Zelensky gives stark warning as EU leaders hold crunch talks on Russia's frozen assets
The EU is deciding whether to loan tens of billions of euros of Russian money to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.
Duke of Marlborough accused of strangling estranged wife
The 70-year-old is accused of attacking Edla Marlborough in Oxfordshire between 2022 and 2024.
Has flu peaked? What the figures tell us
NHS remains on high alert over flu, health bosses say, but there are signs infections are levelling off.
King Charles pours 'perfect pint' at new brewery
King Charles visited a new Guinness brewery in London on his first visit since sharing "good news" about his cancer treatment.
Waterloo Road actor William Rush dies aged 31
Rush also starred in Grange Hill and Vera, and was the son of Coronation Street star Debbie Rush.
Trump expected to expand access to cannabis in a major shift in drug policy
The order to place cannabis in the same category as Tylenol with codeine would mark the most significant change in US drug policy since 1971.
Police turned me from victim to offender after I reported assault at school
Theo Rose was "misled" by police into accepting a sanction for violence he didn't admit, review finds.
How many flu cases are there in your local hospital? Use our tool to check
Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area
The 'fed up' Scottish town that voted for Reform UK
Why did the people of Whitburn - and nearby Blackburn - choose Nigel Farage's party over others?
How will the interest rate cut affect my mortgage and savings?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Why Sir David Attenborough wouldn't live anywhere else but London
In a new one-off documentary, the broadcaster and conservationist comes home - to London.
79,600 criminal cases are still outstanding in England and Wales. How did we get here?
The Crown Court backlog is at a record high. BBC Verify takes a look at how we got here.
Don't feel awkward - How to handle festive fallouts with neighbours
Neighbourly tensions often rise during the festive season. Here's how to deal with fallouts without a row.
In this secret missile factory, Ukraine is ramping up its domestic arms industry
The BBC goes to a secret Ukrainian factory, where they are manufacturing new long-range missiles.
Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion firm in $6bn deal
The company behind President Trump's Truth Social platform makes a surprising move into the energy sector.
Children hurt in Manchester Arena bombing to get £20m in payouts
Children injured in the 2017 attack are to receive between £11.4m and £2,770 in damages, a rule rules.
Parents of sextortion victim sue Instagram owner Meta
Murray Dowey from Dunblane was 16 when he became a victim of sextortion in 2023.
William and Catherine release annual Christmas card portrait
A post shared on Kensington Palace's social media reads: "Wishing everyone a very Happy Christmas."
Ajax trial paused after soldier falls ill in another vehicle
Twenty-three vehicles were already taken out of use after soldiers fell ill from noise and vibration.
Tokyo couple die in sauna fire after being trapped inside
Police are investigating the facility's safety, after owners allegedly admitted that the emergency alarm had been switched off for two years.
Bournemouth Echo
Emergency services called to pier following incident
The coastguard was called to Boscombe pier following reports that someone was struggling in the water.
'The community has been so welcoming': New yoga studio opens in Boscombe
OWNERS of a yoga studio are excited and grateful after opening their studio in Boscombe, receiving a warm welcome from community.
Councillors call for Government to allow 'tourist tax' in Bournemouth
BCP Council is seeking “clarity” from central government after warning that Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could miss out on a new visitor levy intended to specifically help the local visitor economy.
'She's still buried down there': Dog killed in traumatic cliff collapse
A REGULAR walk on the beach turned into a “traumatic” experience after a man witnessed a cliff collapse, resulting in the death of his small dog.
Man ‘killed wife then took his own life after her disease symptoms worsened’
A man took his own life after killing his wife after he struggled to cope with her deteriorating condition from suspected Huntingdon’s disease, an inquest heard.
Flood alerts issued for Dorset and Hampshire following heavy rainfall
Flood alerts have been issued for parts of Dorset and Hampshire as rising river levels raise concerns of possible flooding following heavy rainfall.
Pensioner left with ‘unsurvivable injuries’ after crash with bus
A PENSIONER was left with ‘unsurvivable injuries’ after a crash with a bus, an inquest opening heard.
LIVE: Roads submerged as heavy rain hits Dorset
Flood alert has been issued across Dorset.
Two-storey nursing home extension approved
An extension to a nursing home in Christchurch has been approved by planning committee.
Golf course closure fears a ‘misunderstanding’
Concern over the Solent Meads Golf Course closing because of plans to improve nature and revitalise sites is due to a ‘misunderstanding’ of council intentions.
Sex shop renewal licensing heard at committee
A Bournemouth sex shop has had a renewal application heard by licensing committee.
Six-storey block of flats and five-bedroom house approved
A six-storey block of flats and five-bedroom house has been approved for development by planning committee.
Christmas Tree Wonderland golf and maze temporarily closed after river burst
The golf course and maze at Christmas Tree Wonderland in Bournemouth have been temporarily closed following severe weather conditions affecting the area.
Rise in telephone scams prompts police warning to residents
RESIDENTS are being urged to remain vigilant following a warning from East Dorset Police and Ferndown Town Council about a rise in telephone scams.
‘Loving and caring’ man remembered by family after killed in crash
A ‘LOVING and caring’ man from Poole has been remembered by his family in a tribute after he was killed in a crash near Wimborne.
‘Devoted family man’ killed in crash as family pay tribute
A ‘DEVOTED family man’ was killed in a crash near Wimborne, as his family pay tribute.
Controversial dog park refused after more than 100 complaints
A controversial dog exercise area on the outskirts of Wimborne, which attracted more than a hundred public comments, has been turned down.
Ice rink and Christmas bar temporarily closes after weather warning
THE ICE rink and Christmas bar in Bournemouth will be shut today after warnings of heavy rain across Dorset.
REVIEW: Madness and Squeeze at the BIC
Madness arrived at Bournemouth on their Hits Parade Tour celebrating the recent album release of the same name and featuring 45 songs from the last 45 years.
Tributes to former MP who became involved in bypass controversy
Tributes have been paid to a former Hampshire MP who has died aged 96
Search for woman after toolset and keys 'stolen' in alleged burglary
Police are searching for a woman after a toolset and keys were reportedly stolen from a property in Bournemouth during an alleged burglary.
Heavy rain to hit county with flooding and power issues expected
A WEATHER warning has been issued for heavy rain across Dorset today.
Slade bring some Christmas cheer to the O2
As long as music is being played over the airwaves you will hear Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade announcing the start of the festive season.
WATCH: Scaffolder spots "strange lights" over Dorset skies
A scaffolder from Dorchester described the moment he captured strange lights over skies in the county
Community group given funding to support NHS workers in hospitals
Bournemouth Recycle receives £500 from Morebus to fund food and care parcels for NHS hospital wards, supporting local charities and reducing landfill waste.
Care home in Dorset raises cash for children's cancer charity
Teddy 20 was created in memory of a ten-year-old Blandford boy, Ted Newton, following a battle with bone cancer.
Care home throws Christmas fayre to support local hospice
The fayre raised funds for Lewis Manning Hospice Charity and was supported by a range of stallholders and visitors.
Major disruption ahead as road to close for more than a month
"These arrangements may be amended/extended should works overrun or weather conditions delay operations.
Almost 5,000 HMRC self-assessment scams report in last few months
HMRC warns UK taxpayers of over 4,800 self-assessment tax scams since February. Stay vigilant for phishing emails, texts and calls ahead of 31 January deadline.
Dorset pubs to host more than 300 people for Christmas dinner
The scheme aims to address loneliness and isolation during the festive season by inviting guests to enjoy a warm meal and company on Christmas Day.
Former Echo reporter to feature in new documentary series
Former Bournemouth Echo reporter Ben Williets discusses the PC Timothy Brehmer and Claire Parry murder case in Inside The Arrest, airing 19 December on Really.
Boost in attendance celebrated at Oak Academy in Dorset
Oak Academy sees 1.5% rise in pupil attendance, credited to reward schemes with Vision for Education. Dorset school celebrates student commitment and prizes.
Dorset Tank Museum to hold event for parents and babies
The museum promises dynamic digital experiences, games and activities for older children, making it a day for the whole family.
Drivers warned as traffic expected for Stonehenge winter solstice
Drivers warned of A303 delays and diversions near Stonehenge for the Winter Solstice 2024. Parking sold out; use public transport from Salisbury advised.
School receives playground refresh while saving more than £1,000
Merley First School in Wimborne receives new playground road track from Cala Homes, boosting cycling safety skills for pupils and saving over £1,000.
Dinah's Hollow to close for one year for stabilisation scheme
Dinah’s Hollow on Dorset’s C13 will close for 12 months from January 2026 for major landslip prevention works by Dorset Council. Diversions via A350.
Dorset road set to close for nearly three months for works
Poole Road southbound in Upton will close from January to April 2026 for Dorset Council highway improvements. Diversions and restrictions in place.
Million-pound hotel refurbishment planned including Bournemouth
The largest single investment will be at the Sandringham Hotel in Weston-super-Mare, which will receive £250,000 to upgrade 90 bedrooms and public areas.
Children spending Christmas in hospital receive 50 donated gifts
Lovell Homes donates over 50 gifts to children on Kingfisher Ward, Dorset County Hospital, spreading Christmas cheer to young patients and their families.
Aldi 'Too Good To Go' bags coming to Dorset this Christmas
Aldi expands Too Good To Go scheme in Dorset, allowing shoppers to reserve discounted Christmas food bags up to 5 days early via the app. Reduce food waste.
Bournemouth Pavilion turns to residents to help uncover hidden story
Bournemouth Pavilion seeks public memorabilia for its centenary archive. Help preserve the iconic Grade II listed theatre’s history and cultural legacy.
‘Please help a young person with cancer this Christmas’ with the Teenage Cancer Trust
Newsquest editor Nigel Burton makes a special plea on behalf of our charity of the year.
'Stop using immediately': Electric blanket from B&Q recalled due to fire risk
A product recall has been issued for the B&Q GoodHome Saturnia Electric Blanket as it contains a component that may overheat, leading to a risk of fire or electric shock.
3 energy firms confirm they will cut £150 off all bills in the new year
Three energy firms have now publicly confirmed that fixed deals customers will automatically get the £150 Budget savings.
Best days to do the big Christmas food shop and avoid the crowds
Christmas is just a week away, and Britain’s supermarkets are set to become a real-life game of Supermarket Sweep.
Man reportedly followed woman and threatened to harm her as she fled
A MAN was reported to have made threats to harm the woman before following her for a short time as she fled the address.
Government
Youth Services Bill
A Bill to make provision about the delivery of youth services by local authorities, including services under section 507B of the Education Act 1996; to require local authorities to specify groups of young people to receive particular services for the purposes of personal and social development of people in those groups; to make provision about the inclusion of youth services in arrangements for the inspection of children’s services and social care services; to make provision about targets for the delivery of youth work and measurement of delivery against those targets; to require local authorities to consult users and prospective users of youth services about the provision of those services; and for connected purposes.
Leases (Integrated Retirement Communities) Bill
A Bill to make provision about leases for occupancy of premises in integrated retirement communities; to make provision about any fees associated with such leases; to make provision about the regulation of operators of integrated retirement communities; and for connected purposes.
Afghanistan Schemes Data Breaches (Independent Public Inquiry) Bill
A Bill to make provision for establishing an independent public inquiry into data breaches by the Ministry of Defence and other public bodies relating to applicants to the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Scheme and Afghanistan Locally Employed Staff Ex-Gratia Scheme; to provide the inquiry with the power to question Ministers, former Ministers, officials and other relevant persons about the circumstances surrounding such breaches, including action taken in response to the breaches and decisions taken by the Government in relation to legal proceedings in respect of the breaches; to require the inquiry to report within one year of its establishment; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
How Norris made his school teachers ‘enormously proud’
Lando Norris made his childhood dream a reality at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix when a hard-earned podium finish secured the 2025 F1 World Championship title. As well as the euphoria and relief felt by the McLaren driver, his family and his friends trackside, a quiet corner of Somerset, England – where Norris went to school – beamed with its own pride over the completion of a special journey…
How APXGP was brought to life by costume designer Julian Day
Step inside the making of F1 The Movie and discover how APXGP was built from the ground up. Costume designer Julian day reveals how the team developed race suits, crafted fan culture, and captured authentic action during race weekends.
Stroll opens up on 'noise' that has followed him in F1
Lance Stroll has explained how he has refined his approach to shutting out criticism throughout his career by focusing on the advice of those who know him best.
Leclerc calls Ferrari’s focus shift to 2026 a ‘no-brainer’
Charles Leclerc has admitted that despite enduring a frustrating year with Ferrari, the decision to switch focus to 2026 was a “no brainer” as they quickly realised they would not be able to get involved in the title battle.
Celebrating the first F1 Allwyn Global Community Awards
The F1 Allwyn Global Community Award, established in June 2025, puts local community-focused initiatives on a global stage, celebrating the powerful, positive impact they have on society.
The most iconic recent championship celebrations
From emotional radio messages to iconic parc ferme scenes, relive the greatest F1 World Championship celebrations in recent history.
Verstappen confirms new number for 2026 season
Max Verstappen has revealed that he will switch to racing under the number 3 for the 2026 season, with Lando Norris taking over number 1 after beating the Red Bull driver to the title by just two points.
Windows Central
Xbox's next Starfield DLC was shown off behind closed doors recently — detailing big upgrades to space travel, a PS5 version, and more
Next year, Starfield is going to get a big upgrade. What exactly will be in this update? Here's what we know so far.
Fallout Season 2 and Call of Duty collide in a new Black Ops 7 and Warzone crossover — Season 1's 'Reloaded' update will add content from the TV show
Following the premiere of Season 2 of the Fallout TV show, a special crossover between Call of Duty and Fallout has been announced for BO7 and Warzone.
How to see your Steam Replay 2025 — Find out your most played games, genres, longest daily streak, unlocked achievements, and more
Take a look at all of the games you played on Steam by checking out your Steam Replay 2025.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 topped the US sales charts in November 2025 — but it's down compared to Black Ops 6
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is the best-selling game of November 2025 in the U.S, per Circana, but is down compared to 2024's Black Ops 6.
KCD2 director shares his take on generative AI as Larian gets dragged — "I'm no fan of AI generated art, but anyway, it's time to face reality."
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 director Daniel Vávra has weighed in with his views on AI as Larian faces scrutiny for its use of the technology while making its new RPG Divinity.
NVIDIA plans to cut GeForce RTX production by up to 40% in early 2026 — Here's which graphics cards will be affected first
Another day, another blow dealt by AI. This time, it's a report out of China that NVIDIA plans to cut GeForce RTX GPU production by up to 40% in the first half of 2026.
Quiz: How well do you know Fallout? — See if you can get all of these questions correct
Fallout Season 2 is here on Amazon Prime, and we're celebrating with a quick quiz to test your general Fallout knowledge. How well do you know Fallout?
No, it's not just Xbox, ALL video game console sales are massively down year-over-year — and it's going to get worse
New Circana data shows console sales are falling across Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo — driven by rising prices, weaker demand, and more factors.
"Unprecedented high demand from the AI industry" — G.Skill succinctly addresses the cause of the DRAM shortage and spiking consumer prices
Consumer RAM prices have reached orbit of late due to rising DRAM costs, and G.Skill has addressed its community with an update as to exactly why its products are now so expensive.
Missed Black Friday? The SteamOS Legion Go S is still $150 off — plus 4 deals on essential accessories
The Lenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme) is $150 off for the holidays. If you missed Black Friday, this is your best chance to grab the 32GB SteamOS handheld.
ChatGPT parent company OpenAI is in talks for a $100 billion funding round — setting the stage for a $1 trillion IPO filing in 2026
OpenAI is reportedly in initial talks with investors to raise funds, which could push its market valuation to approximately $750 billion.
AI isn’t optional at Microsoft — CEO Satya Nadella just made that clear, but almost no one is using Copilot
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella pushes leaders into the AI grind, demanding focus, speed, and innovation across the company.
My 13 favorite tech things I reviewed this year — Many of these devices are on sale, and they make for perfect holiday gifts 2025
I reviewed dozens of tech this year, but there were a few devices that stood out from the others. Here are my favorite tech things from 2025.
Fallout 5 will be affected by the Fallout TV series — "We are taking that into account," says Bethesda's Todd Howard
With Season 2 of the Fallout TV series here, Bethesda's Todd Howard confirms that it will affect Fallout 5 in some capacity.
Laffgaff
Which of the Nobel Prizes is not awarded in Stockholm?
Peace.
Vampire Singers
What do vampires sing on New Year's Eve? Auld Fang Syne.
Itsfoss
FOSS Weekly #25.51: Pop OS 24.04 Release, Fresh Editor, eBPF Tools, Cinnamon 6.6, NTFSPlus and More Linux Stuff
There is a new editor which is easier than Nano as well.
The First Rust CVE in Linux Kernel Only Makes Your System Crash
Greg Kroah-Hartman announced this alongside 150+ C code vulnerabilities that were addressed.
The Upcoming Armbian Imager Tool is a Godsend for Non-Raspberry Pi SBC Owners
Official Armbian utility supports over 300 boards with smart image filtering and verified writes.
Linux Desktop is Fragmented (And That's NOT a Bad Thing)
Linux desktop is often described as fragmented, but with the right perspective, it becomes clear that this description only makes sense if you see Linux as a single, unified product, and expect it act like one. It isn't, and so it doesn't.
Denmark Begins its Exit from Microsoft — and This is Just the Beginning
The move is part of a government-wide effort to reduce dependency on Microsoft software. The traffic department's move is just the beginning.