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Survivors 'nervous and sceptical' about release of remaining Epstein files
US lawmakers who pushed for the documents to be made public have criticised the initial release as incomplete.
Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years
There have been shifts in how secure many British Jews feel - and how connected they feel to the rest of the community.
US seizes second oil tanker off Venezuela's coast
The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom
Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".
'A good meal and a good poo': Kate Winslet describes how she dealt with media intrusion
The actor and director recalls being followed by paparazzi, having her phone tapped, and people looking through her bins after she shot to fame.
Strictly winners crowned in glitzy live final
The winner of this year's contest is announced as Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly host the final for the last time.
Unexpected comebacks and operatic pop: The best albums and songs of 2025
From Pulp's unexpected comeback to Rosalía's experimental pop, here's the best music of the year.
Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop?
You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose - but now you've stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off?
The 'winners and losers' in Universal UK's plan to rival Disneyland Paris
Within its first 20 years, Universal is expecting more annual visitors than any park gets in Europe.
The Papers: George visits 'Di homeless shelter' and shops face 'last Christmas'
Prince George's visit to a homeless shelter and retailers' recession fears leads the Sunday papers.
Maxing out on tinsel: Why retro Christmas decorations are cool again
People are embracing excess and nostalgia again with huge demand for bold designs from the past, experts say.
'This is the first Christmas without my wife - enjoying life with our boys is how I'll honour her'
Dad-of-two Andrew, 42, shares what he has learned about grief since his wife's sudden death.
Australian PM announces intelligence review as country mourns Bondi attack
Albanese says the country must be in a position to respond to "the rapidly changing security environment".
William takes George to homeless charity he visited as a child with Diana
Prince William brings his son, aged 12, to the Passage charity, where he was once brought by his mother, Diana.
Engineer becomes first wheelchair user to go to space
"It was the coolest experience!" said Michaela Benthaus after the 10-minute Blue Origin flight.
Lockerbie: 37 years on from atrocity, volunteers recall vital role
Amateur radio enthusiasts found themselves acting as a link between emergency crews.
Comedian Bowen Yang announces Saturday Night Live exit
Yang, one of the most prominent cast members, also hosts a podcast and stars in the Wicked film series.
Community cast 'does city proud' in culture finale
Thousands gather in Bradford for the first of two events bringing the curtain down on culture year.
Minute's silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed as he arrived at the memorial event.
Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was about blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Weight-loss jabs: What happens when you stop?
You may have lost the weight you wanted to lose - but now you've stopped the jabs, how easy is it to keep it off?
Trail hunting to be banned as part of new animal welfare strategy
The government says the practice is being used as a "smokescreen" for the hunting of wild animals.
In pictures: Druids descend on Stonehenge to mark winter solstice
Thousands take to the Neolithic circle to welcome the sunrise on the shortest day of the year.
Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years
There have been shifts in how secure many British Jews feel - and how connected they feel to the rest of the community.
Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia
At least 347 people have now been put to death this year, according to the UK-based campaign group Reprieve.
More than 800 migrants cross Channel in December record
The 803 arrivals - a record for a December day - brings the total number this year to 41,455.
This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom
Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".
No evidence Reform broke electoral law, watchdog says
The Electoral Commission says it had not identified evidence of rule-breaking in Nigel Farage's campaign in Clacton.
How Israel's grassroots hostage families group became a powerful international force
With just one hostage left in Gaza, members of the forum reflect on its influence in Israel and abroad.
I started dancing at the age of 60 - I'm 102 and still going
Inspired to dance like Fred Astaire, Josie in York says she took up tap and ballet when she was 60.
How two girls called Hollie became best friends after transplants
The girls from Daventry and Bangor had lung transplants in the same week in the same hospital.
Couple win £1m lottery jackpot for second time
Already millionaires, Richard Davies and Faye Stevenson-Davies scoop another seven-figure Lotto jackpot.
Red post box sent to Antarctic - on King's orders
The King sends a Royal Mail post box to the remote station, where letters are seen as a "real lift".
Bournemouth Echo
New Forest estate with holiday cottages on sale for £3 million
Hazelhurst Farm estate near Sway, New Forest, is for sale at £3m. Includes holiday cottages, equestrian facilities, events barn & strong rental income.
The 'buzzing' and 'cosy' hidden gem Dorset cafe located within a tattoo studio
Coffee at Adorned, which is located in a tattoo studio in Poole, has been described as a "cosy" hidden gem.
Historic cinema could undergo changes
CHANGES to the historic Rex Cinema at Wareham are being proposed in the latest Purbeck planning applications.
'Pop-up' campsite seeks approval by council
TOURISM-related proposals for Purbeck are under consideration by Dorset Council.
Driver flouted the law in vehicle he took without consent
A man is awaiting sentence after pleading to shoplifting and driving offences in Southampton and the New Forest
Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital recognised nationally
Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital has been recognised nationally for its endoscopy services.
Hundreds turn out for record-breaking Christmas carol concert
Hundreds of people gathered on Mudeford Quay for a record-breaking evening of Christmas carols.
Plans lodged to extend the life of a quarry near Ringwood
Plans have been put forward to extend the life of a quarry near Ringwood until 2041, giving more time to restore Ellingham Farm into an area of open water, nature conservation land, reedbeds, public footpaths and agricultural use.
Free exercise classes at the BIC to help kickstart 2026
BCP residents are invited to kickstart a more active 2026 with a free group exercise class at the Bournemouth International Centre on Sunday, January 11.
Bournemouth Christmas Day sea dip moves to new location
Bournemouth’s traditional White Christmas Dip will change location this year.
Council adopts new 100-year plan to manage coastal flood and erosion for Christchurch
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council and New Forest District Council have formally adopted a new joint strategy which outlines how coastal flood and erosion risk will be managed over the next 100 years from Hengistbury Head Long Groyne to Hurst Spit,...
South coast broadcasting legend Fred Dinenage returns to airwaves on Christmas Day
South coast broadcasting legend Fred Dinenage is returning to the region’s airwaves this Christmas Day.
The Dolphin launches new initiative to tackle period poverty in Poole
The Dolphin in Poole has launched a new welfare initiative called ‘Package for Milly’ which provides free menstrual products to anyone who needs them.
Students create 'striking' new mural for nature reserve
A new mural celebrating heathland wildlife has been completed at Turbary Common, painted by two students and their team from Arts University Bournemouth.
Fire warning issued to millions of people using an air fryer this Christmas
A charity has issued a fire warning to millions of people using an air fryer this Christmas.
Shoppers implored to look out for one thing to avoid Christmas present scams
There are plenty of potential pitfalls shoppers can make when doing their Christmas present shopping, with one in particular being a scam issue
All the Christmas Day TV to look forward to on BBC, ITV and Channel 4
All the Christmas Day TV to look forward to on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1 and Channel 4
Shopping centre reveals opening dates for festive period
Castlepoint has announced its opening dates and times for the next few festive days.
REVIEW: Last Night of the Christmas Proms, Lighthouse, Poole
IT REALLY must be Christmas when the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra players deck themselves with tinsel, glitter and festive decorations – and a whole lot more besides.
Kite surfer gets into difficulty between piers
Emergency services were called to reports of a kite surfer in difficulty near Bournemouth pier.
Delivery driver arrested after van found uninsured
A delivery driver has been arrested after it was discovered that their van was reportedly uninsured.
Woman speaks out after being knocked unconscious and sexually assaulted on night out
A woman has shared her harrowing experience of being sexually assaulted whilst on a night out as her attacker is jailed
Plans to axe free parking could lead to 'damage' to tranquil areas of New Forest
Campaigners say they fear quiet parts of the New Forest will be ruined by drivers eager to avoid proposed new parking charges
Formula 1
How Bearman went from super-sub to star rookie in 2025
Ollie Bearman was thrust into the F1 spotlight in 2024 when he made a last-minute substitute appearance for Ferrari and later filled in at Haas. Those impressive displays earned him a full-time opportunity for 2025 and, at the end of a whirlwind rookie season, he has only enhanced his reputation as one of the sport’s brightest young talents. Shortly before it drew to a close, the 20-year-old Briton sat down with F1.com to relive the journey…
'Why I’ll always have a soft spot for Sauber'
The Sauber name is disappearing from the Formula 1 grid next season when the team will become the Audi works outfit. To mark the occasion we asked F1 Hall of Fame journalist David Tremayne for his best memories of the Swiss team’s three decades of Grand Prix racing…
Windows Central
Windows 11 gets a December Insider update packed with new features and AI upgrades — reveals Microsoft’s next big push. Here's everything that is new.
In December 2025, Microsoft rolled out at least four preview builds for Windows 11, rolling out a bunch of new features and changes, including Model Context Protocol (MCP), Update Orchestration Platform (UOP), Xbox Full Screen Experience for PCs, Ask Copilot, AI agents for Taskbar, Agent Launchers, and a lot more, and here's all you need to know.
Steam’s December update finally brings a fully 64‑bit client to Windows, modernizing the platform after years of partial support
Steam’s December update brings long overdue 64 bit support to Windows, alongside controller improvements, chat moderation tools, and quality of life fixes across the platform.
Thousands of gamers are installing Bazzite instead of sticking with Windows — and the reasons behind the shift are surprisingly compelling
Bazzite’s recent growth highlights how far Linux gaming is coming, even as anti-cheat limitations continue to hold it back.
Steam Replay 2025 shows older games dominate playtime, even with releases like Expedition 33
Steam Replay 2025 data shows most players continue to spend their time on older games, even as major new releases arrive throughout the year.
Conspiracy theory or apt prediction? — The AI-fueled hardware shortage will kill local PCs, paving the way for subscription-based cloud computing
2025 saw RAM prices climb to obscene levels, with storage not far behind. It's only going to get worse, and there's not really an end in sight. Is there something going on besides a global AI buildout?
My 2026 New Year’s resolution is to finally play these 8 Xbox and PC games in my backlog — mostly because new releases are getting too expensive
Most of 2026's line-up of new games is looking too rich for my blood, so I'm dedicating the next year to tackling some of the biggest or nostalgic Xbox and PC games in my backlog that I never got around to playing at their launches.
The prettiest Xbox Core Controller is now 39% off — a perfect holiday gift for the co‑op partner who deserves something special
Many variants of the standard Xbox Wireless Controller are enjoying some well-earned Christmas bargain deals, including this 39% discount for one of its more expensive color variants, the Heart Breaker.
Firefox is becoming an AI‑powered browser, but Mozilla says every new feature will come with a full off switch for privacy‑minded users
Mozilla is pushing Firefox toward AI, but long-time users will still be able to disable every AI feature completely.
This week in Windows news— Saving RAM, testing Insider features, and the "fake" record lows of holiday shopping
Windows news hasn't quite stopped for the holidays as RAM prices climb, Insiders get new features, and Microsoft expands Android PC locking support.
Laffgaff
The Taj Mahal in India was built under which empire?
The Mughal Empire
Santa GPS
What do you call Santa without a GPS? A lost Claus.
Itsfoss
jdSystemMonitor: More Than Your Regular System Monitor on Linux
Bringing system resources and internal details together in one place, jdSystemMonitor is a solid and lightweight option for desktop Linux users.
Linux Apps Without Distro Lock-In? Explore This Lesser Known Snap and Flatpak Alternative
Meet PkgForge: A Distro-Independent Portable Apps 'Foundry' for Linux Users