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2025 likely to be UK's hottest on record, says Met Office
Scientists could not be clearer that human-caused climate change is driving the UK's warming trend.
What the underwhelming Epstein files release means for Trump and Maga
Conservative influencers were conspicuously silent following the latest release - but political danger remains for the president.
Our son can't come home for Christmas after insulation mould took over
Mr and Mrs Wadley's 19-year-old son has asthma and cannot come home for Christmas due to mould all over the walls.
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash
The influential video game developer died after his car crashed and caught fire on a highway in Los Angeles.
Chris Rea: The car enthusiast whose love of driving inspired his songs
The rock and blues singer's love of cars and driving was the inspiration for many of his songs.
Royal Christmas cards have a touchy-feely look this year
Correspondent Sean Coughlan takes a look at the themes in some of this year's royal cards from across Europe.
Ros Atkins on… the oil tanker being pursued by the US
The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.
The police report of my sexual assault was published by the tabloids
Jenny Evans funnelled her anger into training to become a journalist and uncover the truth.
Husband and five other men charged with sex offences against ex-wife
Philip Young is charged with offences including rape and administering a substance with intent to stupefy.
Post Office had deal with Fujitsu to fix Horizon errors 19 years ago
The emergence of a document contradicts claims made by the Post Office over bugs in its IT system during criminal prosecutions.
Baby followed by BBC back in Gaza hospital after treatment abroad
The BBC revisits one-year-old Siwar Ashour who was temporarily evacuated to Jordan for medical treatment during the Gaza war.
The showers and baths keeping data centre tech cool
Finding greener ways to keep giant new data centres cool is a challenge.
The Papers: 'Chris Rea dies at Xmas' and 'King of Industry'
Tributes to late singer Chris Rea dominate the front pages of Tuesday's papers.
What do Christmas cracker jokes do to our brains?
Experts say cracker jokes are more about the sharing of a moment than the quality of the gag.
Watch: Moment boat sinks in giant hole in Shropshire canal
Aerial footage appears to show the structural integrity of a stretch of waterway in Whitchurch has given way.
India's jobs guarantee scheme: A global model under threat?
India’s rural jobs guarantee, a global model, faces controversy as a new law reshapes the original scheme.
New era for weight-loss drugs after US approves pill version of Wegovy
Wegovy becomes first pill of its kind to be approved, shifting weight-loss drugs beyond injections.
English councils warned against adopting four-day week
Local Government Secretary Steve Reed has told council leaders to not introduce four-day working weeks.
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Fleet' battleships named after himself
The US president has vowed to revive American shipbuilding after lagging behind China in naval capacity.
Amazon blocks 1,800 job applications from suspected North Korean agents
The firm’s chief security officer said North Koreans tried to apply for remote working IT jobs using stolen or fake identities.
Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the attacks were an attempt by Moscow to block Ukraine's access to maritime logistics.
Men guilty of gun attack plot targeting Manchester's Jewish community
Greater Manchester Police say the plot could have been "the deadliest terrorist attack in UK history".
Russell Brand charged with new rape and sexual assault offences
Russell Brand will appear in court on 20 January 2026 over the new charges.
Inheritance tax plan for farms watered down after backlash
The government has now said it will lift the intended threshold from £1m to £2.5m.
Husband in court charged with drugging and repeatedly raping ex-wife
Ex-councillor Philip Young is one of six men accused of more than 60 offences against Joanne Young.
Boaters stranded for Christmas after canal collapse
One couple say they had decorated the boat for Christmas but would now spend it in a hotel.
Some people have left the church because I am a gay woman, says Archbishop
The Most Rev Cherry Vann says she has received a backlash and some parishioners have left in protest.
No charge over Bob Vylan IDF chants at Glastonbury
Avon and Somerset Police says the incident "does not meet the criminal threshold" for prosecution.
Bet365 boss pay package rises to £280m despite lower profits
Denise Coates, the founder and chief executive of Bet365, is consistently one of Britain's highest-paid bosses.
Three killed after Russia launches 'massive' attack across Ukraine
Several regions are without power after missile and drone strikes targeted several cities.
Andrew gives up gun licence after police request
The former prince voluntarily surrendered the licence ahead of his expected move to Sandringham next year.
Watch: AI app apologises over false crime alerts across US
An AI-powered app called CrimeRadar has apologised for the distress caused by false crime alerts issued to local US communities after a BBC Verify investigation.
Royal Christmas cards show tenderness among families this year
Correspondent Sean Coughlan takes a look at the themes in some of this year's royal cards from across Europe.
Watch: Rescuers find survivor in wreckage of Mexican Navy medical flight
Footage captures the moment rescuers discover a survivor in the wreckage of a plane crash that killed at least 5 people, with one person still missing.
Greta Thunberg arrested over Palestine Action demo
Greta Thunberg is arrested in central London on suspicion of supporting a proscribed organisation.
Mystery as hundreds of Victorian shoes wash up on beach
More than 400 leather hobnailed boots, thought to date back to the 19th Century, have been found.
Scrap non-crime hate incidents, police leaders to recommend
College of Policing chair says a "sensible" new approach is needed, focused on the most serious incidents.
Presenter Nick Bright to leave BBC Radio 1Xtra after 15 years
The presenter, who has become a staple on 1Xtra's airwaves, will host his final show in January.
US economy grows at fastest pace in two years
Strong consumer spending helps the US economy grow at a faster rate than expected.
New year, new job? Ranger wanted for uninhabited Scottish island
The job comes with a few challenges - including weekly boat trips to mainland for washing and shopping.
Judge quashes antisemitism case against comedian Reginald D Hunter
A judge says the Campaign Against Antisemitism's private prosecution was intended to get Hunter "cancelled".
Bournemouth Echo
'Fast-growing' kebab business opens in former KFC site
A 'fast-growing' kebab business has taken over the former KFC plot located on Lansdowne roundabout.
Where to recycle your Christmas trees in the New Forest
RESIDENTS are being encouraged to recycle their real Christmas trees at a number of drop-off sites across the area after the festive period.
Bournemouth MP welcomes £9million SEND funding
A Bournemouth MP has welcomed £9million funding for BCP Council from the Government to create additional Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) places.
Dealer jailed after more than 20kg of drugs discovered at Airbnb
A MAN has been jailed for almost eight years after more than 20kg of drugs was discovered at an Airbnb in Weymouth.
Police seize illegal e-scooters in weekend crackdown
In a crackdown over the weekend, police seized multiple e-scooters and e-bikes.
Man dies on Bournemouth beach
A man died on Bournemouth beach after emergency services were called to the area.
Viral road rage driver jailed after second 'pure rage' incident on beach
A road rage driver who was filmed screaming abuse at a female motorist has been jailed after he launched another foul-mouth tirade at a woman.
19-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A 19-year-old man from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Boscombe.
'There were quite a few tears shed': Singing flash mob leads to surprise engagement
Guests were teary-eyed at a restaurant in Southbourne after a singing flash mob ended with one couple happily engaged.
Groyne replacement at Bournemouth beach now complete
New timber groynes at East Cliff are now complete after repair works.
Pedestrianisation to be suspended for annual Boxing Day community event
Pedestrianisation on Shore Road in Swanage will be suspended on Boxing Day to allow organisers of the annual Boxing day dip to safely stage the event.
Car park to close during the night after reports of vandalism
COUNCIL has introduced a nighttime closure of car park after reports of vandalism.
'Shocked and concerned': Council leader and MPs react to funding announcement
A government funding announcement for local councils has received mixed reaction from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole councillors and MPs.
Play area is set to have repairs and reopen
A play area in Poole is set to have repair works carried out so that it can reopen to residents.
Christchurch hotel plans to covert function rooms
Plans to convert rooms at the Kings Arms Hotel in Christchurch have been submitted to BCP Council.
Windows of property damaged after air weapon fired at address
An air weapon was fired at an address in Dorset causing damage to a number of windows.
Man, 53, dies in Bournemouth as coroner searches for next of kin
A 53-year-old man has died in Bournemouth, as the coroner searches for his next of kin.
Taxi driver launches assault on passenger after late-night dispute
A passenger sustained facial injuries after being assaulted by a taxi driver following a late-night dispute.
LIVE: Police stationed on road after reported incident
Police are stationed outside an address on Carlton Road, Bournemouth, after a reported incident
More than 20 beach groynes in Christchurch and Highcliffe slated for repair
BCP Council has applied for permission to repair 26 damaged groynes along the Christchurch coastline, stretching from Mudeford Quay to Highcliffe Beach.
Work on new lifts at Pokesdown Station expected to begin in 2026
Work on the new lifts at Pokesdown station is expected to begin in 2026 with detail design work being completed in the last year.
Christmas and new year bin collection dates for BCP
BCP Council has confirmed bin collections will be pushed back by a couple of days temporarily over the Christmas period
More care housing to be made available to Dorset residents
Dorset Council has expanded eligibility at St Martin’s House, Gillingham, allowing under-55s with care needs access to Magna Housing’s extra care flats.
Seven-mile diversion in place for 40m road works
A massive seven-mile diversion has been issued for a 40 metre road closure in Dorset next month
Unique marine mammal washes up on Dorset beach
A large marine mammal has washed ashore onto a Dorset beach
Award-winning film premieres on south coast and screens in New York
A documentary directed by a Bournemouth-based filmmaker has celebrated its south coast premiere and a successful screening in New York.
Students invited to take part in coastal adaptation panel
Students are being invited to take part in a special panel next year.
'SMEs at risk of spilling into the red despite drop in annual inflation'
Many SMEs remain at risk of spilling into the red despite the drop in annual inflation, an accountancy and business advisory firm has warned.
'They said this may be Skye's last Christmas': Family urge support for hospice
The family of five-year-old Skye, who has a rare and unnamed degenerative condition, are urging others to support Julia's House this Christmas.
Christmas concerts bring cheer to Corfe Castle railway station
Festive cheer came to Corfe Castle’s Victorian station in the form of two popular evening Christmas carol concert trains.
MP celebrates Christmas with formerly homeless people in Bournemouth
Tom Hayes MP celebrates Christmas with formerly homeless people.
'Much loved' staff member 'never regained consciousness' after fall from ladder
An inquest has opened following the death of a member of staff at Poole High School, who never regained consciousness after being airlifted to hospital.
Three men in campervan smashed window to raid store
THREE males in campervan pulled outside a convenience store in Blandford Road and smashed the front window to gain entry.
Parents urged to apply for funded childcare and save £7.5k a year per child
The Government is urging eligible parents to apply for funded childcare before the approaching deadline, saving them £7,500 per child per year.
'Do not eat': Christmas-themed chocolate treat recalled by Tesco
Tesco has recalled a pack of four chocolate cupcakes as they could contain milk.
Can boozy Christmas food put you over the limit? Driving expert explains
The drink driving limit is 35 micrograms of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath, in Scotland this limit is 22 micrograms
Formula 1
The best moments from F1 Secret Santa over the years
From joke gifts to gestures that meant far more than anyone expected, F1’s Secret Santa has produced some unforgettable moments since it began in 2017. As the 2025 edition goes live, we look back at the gifts that caused laughs, mild embarrassment and perfectly captured the friendships within the grid.
Watch as the F1 grid does Secret Santa for 2025
Watch to see what the 2025 Formula 1 drivers got each other for Christmas in the latest edition of Secret Santa.
The elite group Norris joins as McLaren World Champion
Those who have been crowned World Champion while racing for McLaren all share a certain tenacity, and their journeys to the top have rarely been smooth. Whether it’s fierce rivalries or troubling reliability issues, they’ve had their fair share of hurdles to overcome en route to the history books.
Kick Sauber’s best and worst moments from 2025
An overhaul of leadership and the driver line-up doesn’t always work out, but fortunately for Kick Sauber, they seemed to thrive off the back of the shake-up going into 2025. Their spot in the Teams' Championship standings might not entirely reflect what Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley called their “extraordinary” achievements, with Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto both experiencing incredible highs to wave a perfect farewell to the Sauber name. Here is the squad’s end of year report…
Why Gasly feels ‘ready for my time’ in F1
Pierre Gasly headed into 2025 looking to build on an encouraging end to the previous F1 season, having scored points in four of the final five rounds and made another appearance on the podium. It proved to be a particularly challenging year for his Alpine team, though, who struggled for performance early on and promptly shifted development resources to their 2026 challenger, leaving them at the foot of the Teams’ Championship.
Windows Central
Activision drops a year‑end anti‑cheat recap for Black Ops 7, highlighting bans, detections, and new tools used throughout 2025
Call of Duty's Team RICOCHET continues to celebrate victories against cheaters with new report highlighting 800,000 permanent bans of disruptive players over the last year, spanning the post-launch seasons for Black Ops 6 and the launch of Black Ops 7.
Get ready to face the fierce office work challenges of 2026 with one of our favorite laptops with 32GB of RAM — now on sale for less than $800 just before Christmas
With just a few days til Christmas, we've managed to find a charitable discount sale for the ASUS Zenbook A14, one of the finest laptops for AI-empowered tasks, complex work productivity, or casual internet that we recommend to any laptop user.
Call of Duty continues to dominate US player rankings while Battlefield 6 slips further behind in the franchise rivalry
Battlefield 6 launched strong, but Call of Duty’s combined ecosystem continues to dominate US player charts.
Expedition 33 devs won't "scale up" for their next game because they embrace "limitations," want to create — "We love making games more than we love managing"
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 developer Sandfall is looking ahead to future projects, but doesn't intend to "scale up" for them despite their huge success.
Gaming industry legend, Vince Zampella has passed away after highway crash, according to reports
The former Respawn Entertainment head and former Infinity Ward CEO is reported to have died following a single car crash in Los Angeles, according to early reports.
Arkane Austin’s closure still casts a long shadow, with Dishonored’s director lamenting the projects and potential left on the cutting‑room floor — "We were making something very cool."
Arkane Austin director Harvey Smith reflects on Microsoft and Xbox's closure of the studio after Redfall's failure at launch.
“My goal is to eliminate every line of C and C++ from Microsoft by 2030” — Microsoft bets on AI to finally modernize Windows
Microsoft is betting on AI and Rust to eliminate legacy C++ code by 2030. It’s an ambitious engineering pivot that could finally secure the Windows kernel.
Former Bungie director says Marathon didn’t stem from Tarkov or extraction shooters — it was inspired by an MMO my parents played 20 years ago
A former Bungie director has revealed that the original inspiration for Marathon wasn't Tarkov or extraction shooters, but rather the Dark Age of Camelot MMO.
This underrated $36 wired Xbox controller outperforms the official one — and it’s the perfect last‑minute Christmas stocking filler
Walmart has procured a special 19% Christmas discount for the GameSir G7 SE Wired Controller, one of the best budget Xbox controllers we'll always recommend event at full price.
Begin your PC gaming career with Walmart's exclusive discounts for high-quality gaming laptops and accessories — with each laptop now less than $1,000
Walmart is offering exclusive Christmas discounts on powerful gaming laptops and lucrative gaming accessories. So, we've rounded up the best deals from this sale for new players to start their PC gaming career.
OneDrive doesn't let you transfer ownership of files and folders — Here's how to do it anyway
OneDrive can’t transfer ownership, but you can still move files to another account using a workaround. Here’s how to do it.
OpenAI launches "Your Year with ChatGPT" — a Spotify Wrapped-style recap that analyzes your most intrusive thoughts and chat habits from 2025
OpenAI has rolled out an annual review feature, "Your Year with ChatGPT," to users in select markets, including the United States, Canada, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand.
How to use the new 'Virtual Workspaces' settings in Windows 11 to quickly enable (or disable) virtualization features
On Windows 11, you can now use Virtual Workspaces to enable or disable Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, and other virtualization features from Settings, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
Laffgaff
To what is the process of vulcanisation applied?
Rubber.
Comb Factory
They're hiring at the comb factory. It's part time.
Itsfoss
Christmas Comes Early With elementary OS 8.1 Release
Based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Secure Session as default and many other improvements.
Here's Our Prediction for the Future of Desktop Linux in 2026
Our take on the trends that will shape desktop Linux and open source in the year ahead.
Stop Manually Checking GitHub Releases — These Tools Automatically Install & Update Apps on Linux
These handy utilities tools simplify installing and managing binaries from GitHub releases on Linux.