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Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe
Hundreds of people have taken to the streets of Minneapolis to protest the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good.
Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting
The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement.
Jeremy Bowen: Trump risks pushing world back to age of empires
Donald Trump wants and needs quick victories. Taking Maduro is the decisive win he has craved, writes Jeremy Bowen.
Pupils left shivering during exams as PFI contract ends with school repairs unfinished
A BBC investigation finds building issues across city schools after a firm contracted to carry out repairs went into liquidation.
Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities, videos show
Rallies on major roads in the capital and in Iran's second city were peaceful and not dispersed by security forces.
Two wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland
The Department of Homeland Security says the incident began with the traffic stop of a Venezuelan gang member.
Long waits for disability benefit claims unacceptable, MPs say
Some people are waiting more than a year to have their claims processed, the Public Accounts Committee says.
Homeless men refused entry to Manchester hotel in sub-zero temperatures
The men were told they could not stay in pre-booked rooms on a night when temperatures hit -6C (-21.2F).
More businesses call to be included in pub rates backtrack
High street shops, pharmacies and music venues have said that the axing of planned increases to business rates for pubs should apply to them too.
Who was Renee Nicole Good, the woman killed by ICE?
A mother of three and award-winning poet, Good's sudden death sparks protests across the US.
What is ICE and what powers do its agents have to use force?
The immigration agency is under scrutiny following the fatal shooting of Minneapolis woman Renee Nicole Good.
'It's incredible, surreal': Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026
Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.
The Papers: 'Pub tax U-turn' and 'caring Catherine'
The climbdown on business rates for pubs and the Princess of Wales's praise for NHS workers top Friday's papers.
I'm caught in a trademark row with Cambridge University – it's terrifying
The 800-year-old university is in a legal battle with the founder of a rowing company.
Weekly quiz: Which sport helped Timothée Chalamet win a Best Actor award?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Cat Burns celebrates 'start of new life' after breast reduction surgery
The singer and recent Celebrity Traitor said her breasts had caused her problems since childhood.
Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says
The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.
Business rate rises for pubs to be watered down after pressure from landlords
The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.
Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
The US, which recently captured its President Nicolás Maduro, has long demanded the detainees be freed.
Residents told to evacuate immediately before clifftop homes collapse
Hemsby residents are told their homes should not be occupied due to a risk of further cliff falls.
Peers back calls for extra time to debate assisted dying bill
Supporters are increasingly concerned the bill could run out of time to become law.
Nasa considers whether to bring sick crew member back to Earth
Nasa is assessing what to do next following a medical issue on board the International Space Station.
Owner of Swiss ski bar held in custody after deadly New Year's Eve fire
Jacques Moretti is being held as a potential flight risk, Swiss media reports say.
Government to back Ofcom if it blocks X in UK over Grok AI deepfakes
It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
Catherine marks birthday with message on healing power of nature
The message is part of a video series which has seen Catherine reflect on the importance of nature to her, during her recovery from cancer treatment.
The continued mysteries surrounding the intelligence operation to seize Maduro
From intelligence sources to intricate mission plans, some details are becoming clearer - but many questions remain unanswered.
Trump's grand plan to reshape the world order leaves Europe with a difficult choice to make
The turbocharged events of the last week - and the new US National Security Strategy - raise pressing questions about the new world order, and what it means for Europe
UK facing £28bn defence spending gap claims
The MoD believes it requires an extra £28bn over the next four years, according to reports.
Gabby Logan pays tribute to her 'warrior' dad Terry Yorath
The presenter describes her dad as a "generous man" who instilled a "lifelong love of sport" in her.
Man jailed for making woman have sex with strangers
Rodney Johnston recorded the abuse as the victim was coerced into sex with 100 men, a court hears.
US seizes fifth oil tanker linked to Venezuela, officials say
The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say.
'It's incredible, surreal': Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026
Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.
Two starkly opposed Americas laid bare by deadly ICE shooting
The incident is threatening to inflame a deeply contentious debate over immigration enforcement.
Pupils left shivering during exams as PFI contract ends with school repairs unfinished
A BBC investigation finds building issues across city schools after a firm contracted to carry out repairs went into liquidation.
How a football pitch turned Birmingham's snowy sky pink
The phenomenon was seen by thousands, from Birmingham city centre to parts of Staffordshire.
Colombia sees 'real threat' of US military action, president tells BBC
Gustavo Petro tells the BBC's Ione Wells that the United States is treating other nations as part of a US "empire", after Trump threatened Colombia with military action.
Remembering Anne - hoisted to reluctant fame in viral shop shutter moment
When CCTV captured Anne Hughes being hoisted into the air by shop shutters, social media went into overdrive.
Weekly quiz: Which sport helped Timothée Chalamet win a Best Actor award?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
It was -6C and I thought I had place to sleep - but hotel refused me for being homeless
Calumn Donaghey arrived to check-in at the Oxford Road hotel only to be rejected for being homeless.
Dwayne Johnson and George Clooney among big names missing out on Baftas longlist
They are among big names missing out at the Baftas, which can often indicate who will win at the Oscars.
Man found guilty of trying to rape woman on flight
The 45-year-old, from Italy, moved seats to sit beside the woman during the night-time journey to Edinburgh.
'Exceptionally rare' - farmer shocked after five calves born from one cow
The odds of one cow producing five calves is believed to be several million to one.
New York man jailed for London hoax bomb calls
The man targeted a variety of locations, including including Guy's and St Thomas' hospital.
Two wounded in shooting involving federal agents in Portland
The Department of Homeland Security says the incident began with the traffic stop of a Venezuelan gang member.
Bournemouth Echo
Audiences thanked for record breaking Christmas Appeal
THE annual Big Christmas Appeal at the Lighthouse Poole has raised twice as much as last year's.
Bishop of Southampton visits Bournemouth schools for Epiphany
The Bishop of Southampton visits Epiphany School on Epiphany.
£1.8million expansion to council leisure centre set to be approved
Plans to build an £1.8million extension on a council owned leisure centre for exercise classes is set to be approved by cabinet.
Poole Goes Vintage to take a break in 2026 - with plans to return in 2027
A MUCH-loved festival in Poole is taking a break in 2026 - but organisers have insisted it just a pause, not a goodbye.
'It was a fantastic find': Beach goers discover seahorse washed up on shoreline
Neil Garrick-Maidment, founder and director of The Seahorse Trust, labelled the discovery a 'fantastic find'.
The 'delightful' Dorset hidden gem cafe located amidst sub-tropical water gardens
The Wishing Well in Upwey, Dorset, has been described as a delightful hidden gem cafe next to some stunning gardens
Town centre pub announces closure next month
Sixty Million Postcards has announced the closure of its site on Exeter Road, Bournemouth.
Residents wake up without electricity after early hours power cut
Residents in Dorset have woken up without electricity this morning following a power cut during Storm Goretti.
Dorset GP alliance changes status to better represent surgeries
The CIC model means the organisation is a not-for-profit and exists to benefit the wider community, not private interests.
Famous face turns up to film TV show in Dorset
A famous face has launched a new initiative on Portland.
Major volunteering event to be held in the New Forest
Discover volunteering opportunities for all ages at the New Forest National Park Volunteer Fair.
New town council jobs for clerks and finance officers
Jobs for clerks and finance officers have been advertised for the newly approved town councils for Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone.
Shoe thief swiftly detained by patrolling police
A shoe thief was swiftly detained by patrolling police officers in Bournemouth town centre.
Christchurch Town Council recruiting new finance manager
Christchurch Town Council is recruiting for a new financial manager with a salary of up to £47,181 depending on qualifications and experience.
Next of kin appeal issued for 63-year-old Christchurch woman
NEXT of kin appeal has been issued for a 63-year-old man who died at the address in Christchurch.
Three people left the scene after car and suspected stolen motorcycle crash
THREE people left the scene after a collision involving a suspected stolen motorcycle and a car in Poole.
Council "will pursue all avenues to trace offenders" who fly-tipped hot tub
Dorset Council has condemned fly-tipping as an “eyesore” and damaging to the environment as it looks to remove a hot tub filled with rubbish dumped on the side of a main road
Dog owners reminded of dangers of having pets off leads near water
Dog owners are being reminded of the dangers of being around water with their pets
Block of flats set for approval despite concern from residents' association
Plans for a block of 13 flats in Poole are set be approved despite 35 objections including a residents’ association, the Society of Poole and BCP urban design officer.
Two new HMOs set to be approved despite 100 objections
A proposal to change the use of two properties in Poole to create new HMOs is set to be approved.
High-value bicycle and specialist equipment stolen after burglary
A HIGH-value bicycle and specialist equipment were stolen after a burglary at a residential outbuilding.
Sentimental jewellery stolen after burglary in home
SENTTIMENTAL jewellery was stolen after a burglar broke into the victim’s home in Gillingham.
Greens call for mandatory solar panels for new builds
BCP Green party is calling for manadatory solar panels on new build houses as part of a new rooftop solar strategy.
Man arrested amid police manhunt to find inmate who fled from open prison
POLICE have confirmed that a man has been arrested amid a manhunt to find an inmate who fled from a Warrington prison.
Shipping containers go overboard as vessels battle Storm Goretti
A number of shipping containers went into the sea after falling overboard from vessels off the Isle of Wight last night (Thursday), amid Storm Goretti.
Man in 70s found dead following 'medical incident'
A MAN in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene following a medical incident in Ferndown.
Actress Alison Steadman announced for Lighthouse event
Actress Alison Steadman has been announced as special guest for the latest Pipeline: Masterclass at Lighthouse.
Aldi helps donate thousands of meals to people in need in Dorset
ALDI helped deliver 14,300 meals to people in Dorset over Christmas and new year.
Dorset attraction to host winter illuminations once again
A popular Dorset attraction is set to brighten up winter evenings once again this year.
Lloyds Bank to open community banking service in library after bank closure
The new service aims to assist those who may need help transitioning to digital banking or understanding other banking options.
Letter: 'Adult venues are already following strict regulations'
Your recent article on the licence renewal of Easy Tiger raises an issue that extends well beyond one business.
Stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption coming to Poole
An acclaimed stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption will visit Poole as part of a national tour.
Calls to end disabled bus pass postcode lottery
Vikki Slade, MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, has joined Whizz Kidz, the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users, at a parliamentary event calling for urgent reform of disabled bus pass legislation in England.
Christmas appeal raises thousands for Lighthouse theatre fund
Lighthouse Poole's Big Christmas Appeal has raised more than £18,000 to fund free theatre, music, and cinema tickets.
Bournemouth cocktail bars reopen under new ownership after day-long closure
New owners have taken over a Bournemouth bar chain, a day after it was announced all sites would close until further notice.
Inheritance tax boundary hike welcomed but concerns remain
The changes, set to take effect from April, mean married couples and civil partners will be able to pass on up to £5m of qualifying assets.
Closures and traffic restrictions planned for busy Poole road
A busy road in Poole is set to see temporary closures and traffic restrictions starting this month.
Swan left to suffer in freezing cold as family struggle to get it rescued
A father and daughter said they were forced to “jump through hoops” to help an injured swan that was left without assistance for more than 24 hours.
Warning to parents as Amazon recalls baby products due to 'suffocation' risk
The NHS advises parents against using pillows, loose bedding and cot bumpers that could cover babies' mouths or noses or make them too hot
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 450 times its face value
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for more than £225 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune
Martin Lewis explains 'virtually unprecedented' change to bills coming this year
Martin Lewis has explained what he described as a "new twist" on energy bill pricing, ahead of a "virtually unprecedented" change to bills coming this year.
Changes to pavement parking in England as local councils given powers to 'crack down'
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that local councils will be given the power to 'crack down' on pavement parking in England
Formula 1
Verstappen on what he would never do as an F1 team boss
Max Verstappen has suggested that he would never pair two top young drivers together if he were to act as an F1 team boss, with the Dutchman arguing that such a strategy is “not sustainable” and can “break up” the squad in the long run.
VOTE: Who has the best driver line-up for 2026?
Who are you backing as the best driver line-up on the 2026 F1 grid?
Windows Central
Xbox's Towerborne sheds its free-to-play status, gains offline mode as it exits early access
Action adventure RPG meets side scrolling brawler gameplay in Stoic and Xbox Game Studios' Towerborne, which is finally expected to graduate from Game Preview to a full 1.0 launch in February.
South Park arrives in Fortnite – an R rated TV icon colliding with a kid friendly juggernaut
South Park arrives in Fortnite with new gameplay items, Cartmanland, a free Pass , and a five player mode that shakes up the usual four player formula.
Avowed is coming to PS5 with new playable races, New Game Plus, and major updates
Obsidian confirms Avowed’s PS5 release alongside major updates, including New Game Plus, new races, and quality of life features aimed at improving repeat playthroughs.
Microsoft and PayPal's Copilot Checkout allows users to make purchases without leaving the AI chatbot — and it's out now
Microsoft and PayPal have partnered to create Copilot Checkout, an agentic AI service that allows users to make "seamless, reliable transactions" directly in Copilot.
Crimson Desert, Avowed, Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy and more — every Xbox and PC game shown during New Game Plus Showcase
45 new and upcoming games were shown during the New Game Plus Showcase. Here's a complete overview of everything announced for Xbox and PC during the event.
Fallout's most iconic gameplay system was almost cut from Bethesda's games — "We only just got that working by the time we shipped"
One of Fallout's most iconic gameplay mechanics is VATS, but it almost wasn't included in Fallout 3 due to development struggles and doubts that players would like it.
PlayStation might be massively outselling Xbox hardware, but user engagement may tell a different story — Why even Sony can't ignore Xbox's shooter audience
Data from Alinea suggests that Xbox "shooter box" stereotypes may be real, as Xbox and PlayStation hit neck and neck on some games despite user base disparities.
How to complete the Fallout event in Black Ops 7 and Warzone as fast as possible
The Call of Duty x Fallout event is now live, and if you want the best rewards as fast as possible, here's how to do it.
Upcoming Xbox Developer Direct show promises the "first deep dive" into Fable — "It’s time to show you more. Much more."
Xbox outlines what to expect from its January Developer Direct, with extended gameplay showcases for Fable, Forza Horizon 6, and a closer look at Game Freak’s new project.
How to watch the Xbox Developer Direct 2026 showcase: When it starts and everything you need to know
Microsoft's Xbox Developer Direct showcase has become a January staple, and we just got the date for 2026's presentation. Here's when it starts, and how to watch.
Microsoft may integrate Copilot Chat directly into the File Explorer on Windows 11 next
A new Copilot button might be making its way to the File Explorer app on Windows 11, if a newly discovered hidden button is anything to go by.
Gmail’s new "AI Inbox" feature promises faster email triage — Google still says it won't train Gemini on your emails
Google announced a host of AI-powered features rolling out to Gmail, including AI inbox, AI Overview conversation summaries, Help Me Write, and more.
How to edit text files directly from Command Prompt and PowerShell on Windows 11 — using Microsoft Edit just like Linux's Nano
You can now use Microsoft Edit to create and edit text files directly in Command Prompt or PowerShell without switching apps, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
Elon Musk pushed OpenAI into working with Microsoft and Azure from the early days — new court papers reveal his dismissal of Amazon's Jeff Bezos as a "tool"
New court documents reveal that Elon Musk played a key role in orchestrating OpenAI’s partnership with Microsoft, urging CEO Sam Altman to strike an agreement with the tech giant in 2016.
Intel challenges AMD's handheld gaming dominance — reportedly refers to its rival's chips as "ancient silicon"
During CES 2026, Intel showed off its latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips and explained that they are intended for several devices, including gaming handhelds.
Laffgaff
What movie was Quentin Tarantino’s feature film directorial debut?
Reservoir Dogs.
Freezing Tongue
How do you stop your tongue from freezing in the snow? Grit your teeth.