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Trump doubles down on Greenland threats, saying there is 'no going back'
Trump was due to arrive at the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, but a minor electrical issue on Air Force One forced the plane to turn around.
Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW2
Trump's demands over Greenland are a rude awakening in a moment fraught with risk.
Driver killed in Spain train crash days after high-speed collision
At least 37 people have been injured, five seriously, in a second crash, after Sunday's two-train collision in Andalusia.
Beckham vs Peltz Beckham: Could Brooklyn torpedo the family brand?
Brooklyn's explosive post about Brand Beckham "has ruptured it from within", one commentator says.
UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
Driving test cheating soars as candidates turn to Bluetooth headsets and impersonators
Experts blamed persistently long waits for practical tests while the DVSA blamed better detection.
Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life
Don't just focus on one activity - doing a variety every week gives you more health benefits, a study suggests.
Life sentence for man who killed Japan's ex-PM Shinzo Abe
Abe's assassination stunned the country where there is virtually no gun crime.
Why is Emmanuel Macron wearing sunglasses indoors at Davos?
The French leader drew attention for his rebuke of Trump's tariff threat - and also his choice of eyewear.
Woman who was groomed as teen 'insulted' after compensation claims denied
Fiona Goddard from Bradford says she feels "gaslit" as she sought compensation for abuse.
Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim
Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.
Finger-prick blood test could be early warning for children with type 1 diabetes
A simple finger-prick blood test can find those at risk so they can get the right treatment.
Global markets on alert as Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
Film about Palestinian girl's desperate plea was a 'way to not feel helpless', says director
Kaouther Ben Hani's Oscar hopeful, The Voice of Hind Rajab, tells the tale of a girl killed in Gaza.
Sophie Turner on why being at your lowest is liberating
The Game of Thrones star is leaning into the role of a disgruntled office worker in new drama Steal.
'It's harder to sell tickets': Grassroots music venues struggle to make profit
Thirty venues closed last year, and 6,000 staff were laid off as small venues saw their costs soar.
Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them?
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
The Papers: Europe condemns Trump 'new colonialism' and 'Becks bites back'
European leaders hitting back at Donald Trump's Greenland threat at the World Economic Forum in Davos dominates Wednesday's front pages.
Locked exits, panic and desperate calls for help: Survivors tell of mall fire horror
The BBC speaks to eyewitnesses and survivors of the fire that ripped through a busy Pakistan shopping centre.
Mum demands answers over son found dead with stab wounds in a Home Office flat
Sheena Millar says she is still seeking answers despite a year-long investigation into the death of her son Mikhail.
Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC
Kuong Li featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged scam compounds in South East Asia.
Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.
Tourist helicopter goes missing near volcano in Japan
A pilot and two passengers were on board the aircraft when it disappeared in cloudy weather, police say.
Spat deepens between Elon Musk and Ryanair's O'Leary
Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days
US second lady Usha Vance announces she is pregnant with fourth child
Vance posted on social media that she is looking forward to welcoming a boy in late July.
UK defends Chagos deal after Trump calls it 'act of great stupidity'
The US president says it is "another in a very long line of National Security reasons why Greenland has to be acquired".
Jason Statham: I've taken a lot of stunts too far
The 58-year-old has no inclination to step back from the physical demands of his work and says he's "in for a penny, in for a pound".
I will not yield to Trump's pressure on Greenland, says PM
Sir Keir says President Trump criticised the UK's Chagos Islands deal in order to exert pressure on the PM.
Harry says Mail publisher made his wife Meghan's 'life a misery'
The prince was emotional as he ended his evidence in the trial over alleged unlawful information gathering.
Photos leaked to BBC show faces of hundreds killed in Iran's brutal protest crackdown
The images from one mortuary in Tehran were shown to families who went to identify their loved ones.
Woman guilty of keeping slave for 25 years
The victim was force-fed bleach and cleaning products by Mandy Wixon.
How the NHS became the battleground in the trans debate facing workplaces
What's next for employers and their staff in the aftermath of the Darlington nurses ruling?
Prue Leith leaves The Great British Bake Off
She has been a judge on Channel 4's baking competition alongside Paul Hollywood since 2017.
Oldest cave painting of red claw hand could rewrite human creativity timeline
A stencilled outline of a hand found on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi is the world's oldest known cave painting, researchers say.
Israel postpones demolition of Palestinian children's football pitch
An international campaign to save the pitch in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem appears to have forced the authorities to reconsider.
BBC to make shows for YouTube in landmark new deal
The new shows will be made for YouTube before also landing on the BBC's iPlayer and Sounds platforms.
Trump says he won't use 'excessive force' to get Greenland
US President Donald Trump said he is seeking immediate negotiations to acquire Greenland in his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Lyse Doucet: Trump is shaking the world order more than any president since WW2
Trump's demands over Greenland are a rude awakening in a moment fraught with risk.
Could US Congress stop Trump from taking over Greenland?
Some of the president's fellow Republicans oppose him - but it's not clear if they would join Democrats to block a takeover of the island.
Beckham v Peltz Beckham: Could Brooklyn torpedo the family brand?
Brooklyn's explosive post about Brand Beckham "has ruptured it from within", one commentator says.
Is Starmer's tougher stance on Trump enough to shore up support from his MPs?
Behind the scenes, Sir Keir had been coming under greater pressure to change his approach to the president.
Why doing a mix of exercise could be the key to longer life
Don't just focus on one activity - doing a variety every week gives you more health benefits, a study suggests.
The secret group exposing bogus veterans like the fake admiral
How a secretive group of ex-services personnel investigate military imposters.
'Are we not good enough?' Girls football team win tiny plastic cup as boys get full-size trophy
The cup paled into comparison to the grand old trophy presented to the winning boys football team.
Should Scotland fans boycott the World Cup over Greenland row?
A former SNP MP, Hannah Kennedy-Bardell said she would "potentially" suggest boycotting the football tournament.
UK inflation rises for first time in five months - but one-off factors blamed
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.
Blake Lively called Justin Baldoni 'a clown' in text messages
Newly unsealed court documents show Lively criticising the It Ends With Us director.
Israeli PM Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace
Israel is the latest country to publicly accept an invitation to Trump's new organisation, joining Albania, Bahran, Hungary, Morocco and the UAE.
Next buys shoe chain Russell & Bromley but 33 shops at risk
The ailing shoe seller has found a saviour in Next's £2.5m pound offer.
Peers urged to vote for social media ban for under-16s
Lord Nash proposes raising the age limit in a change to a draft law making its way through Parliament.
Nature loss is a national security risk, intelligence group warns
The degradation of ecosystems around the world threatens UK food security, a long-awaited report says.
Japan restarts world's largest nuclear plant as Fukushima memories loom large
Japan restarts a reactor at the world's largest nuclear plant nearly 15 years after the Fukushima meltdown.
Bournemouth Echo
Letter: 'Bournemouth and Christchurch remain Hampshire towns'
For over fifty years, a quiet deception has been allowed to take root along our coastline.
Homebuyers can save thousands under new Bellway scheme
Housebuilder Bellway is offering incentives of up to £25,000 to help buyers in Dorset make their move to a new home in the new year.
Poole MP urges government to safeguard SEND children's rights
A petition with 130,000 signatures urges the UK government to protect SEND children's legal rights amid proposed reforms. Neil Duncan-Jordan MP leads campaign.
Dorset sculptor has two works selected for national art exhibition
Sculptor Jane Shaw has been awarded a rare double selection for the 2026 Royal Society of British Artists (RBA) Annual Exhibition.
Bournemouth artist's ceramics land celebrity clients including Sir Elton John
A Bournemouth-based ceramic artist producing fine bone china adorned with florals has built a list of extraordinary celebrity clients including Sir Elton John, Dame Joanna Lumley and even the late Queen.
Care home residents raise nearly £3,000 for historic mill
Over the course of the year, residents and staff organised a series of activities to raise funds.
South Western Railway sees rise in independent retailers at its stations
These businesses support hundreds of jobs and generate tens of millions of pounds in revenue.
Bournemouth company named one of the UK's top franchise businesses
Speedy Freight secured 31st place in the 2026 HSBC Elite Franchise Top 100 (EF100), marking its fourth consecutive year on the list.
Letter: Calling all St Monica’s Warminster girls!
I was a pupil at St Monica’s school for 10 years, but I hate to tell you how long ago that was!
New speed limits following requests from town and parish councils
Nearly a dozen Dorset communities will see new 20mph speed limits introduced by Easter 2026 after Dorset Council approved applications from local town and parish councils.
Leonard Curtis secures £15 million finance deal for Charles Trent
Leonard Curtis has arranged a £15 million refinancing and growth facility for Poole-based Charles Trent Limited, providing increased working capital and long-term headroom to support expansion and investment in its circular economy operations.
'Meaningful moment': Bournemouth teenager reaches Miss Teen Great Britain 2026 finals
A TEENAGER from Bournemouth has reached the finals of Miss Teen Great Britain 2026, describing the achievement as a meaningful milestone.
'Too many children are growing up online before they’re ready'
BOURNEMOUTH MP is calling on the government to raise the minimum age for access to social media platforms to 16, saying that “children are growing up online before they’re ready."
In The Dock: Drink drivers among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Recovery-led business set to challenge stigma around dry Jan
A recovery-led lifestyle brand, We Recover Loudly, based in Bournemouth is challenging the stigma around sobriety this dry January.
Supportive careers event for young people with disabilities
YOUNG people with special educational needs or disabilities are encouraged to attend supportive careers sessions.
Blandford and Blandford St Mary set for series of changes
BLANDFORD and Blandford St Mary are set for a series of changes after Dorset Council signed off multiple planning applications across both communities, ranging from a major housing redevelopment to smaller domestic extensions. One of the most substantial approvals is the transformation of part of
‘The time for action is now’ says MP on proposed social media ban for under 16s
‘THE time for action is now’ to protect young people from social media, says North Dorset MP.
Britain’s most wicked Valentine cards revealed at Museum of East Dorset
Flowers, hearts and Cupid not your thing? This Valentine’s season, the Museum of East Dorset is offering a dark alternative - a display of Victorian ‘Vinegar Valentines’ that prove the art of the savage put down is nothing new.
Community shock after teenager seriously injured in crash
The thoughts of a local community are with a teenage cyclist and his family after a crash in Weymouth
Drunk driver who failed test crashed into tree and killed her boyfriend
A woman who crashed her car into a tree whilst drunk, killing her boyfriend, has been jailed
Pirates confirm return of title sponsors Wessex Marine
Poole Pirates have confirmed that their title sponsors, Wessex Marine, will back the club once again in 2026.
Search for man following burglary from Bournemouth hotel
The image of a man has been released following a burglary from a hotel in Bournemouth.
Man arrested on suspicion of robbery and criminal damage to farm shop
A man has been arrested after he reportedly threated a farm shop worker with a knife sharpener before stealing cash from a till earlier this month in Poole.
Fee hikes proposed for hackney carriage and private hire vehicles
The proposed fee hikes are set to come into effect on Wednesday, April 1, if no written objections are received, or if objections are withdrawn.
Residents urged to check doorbell footage after burglary
Residents in Sherborne are being urged to check their CCTV and doorbell footage following a burglary.
Harris Fowler proud to receive Excellence in Personal Injury Law Award 2025
Harris Fowler is delighted to have been recognised with the Excellence in Personal Injury Law Award 2025 by Lawyer International – Legal 100
LIVE: Flood warnings issued for BCP ahead of heavy rainfall
Flood warnings issued as BCP set to experience heavy rainfall. Updates to follow.
Arcade in Poole set to close due to 'low footfall'
An arcade in Poole will closed its doors next month after low footfall has made the site "unviable in the current challenging economic climate".
MP presses government on DBS failings
Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole, Vikki Slade, has called for urgent reform of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) after hosting a Parliamentary Adjournment Debate on the issue.
The Talented Mr Ripley coming to the Lighthouse
Following rave reviews and sold-out performances across the UK last year, the critically acclaimed first-ever UK and international tour of The Talented Mr. Ripley continues in 2026 and plays Lighthouse Poole from Monday 16 to Saturday, March 21 ahead of a planned West End transfer.
Man in his 70s dies almost a month after crash just before Christmas
A man who was seriously injured in a crash in Verwood has died.
Great British Bake Off judge announces exit after 9 series on the Channel 4 show
Dame Prue Leith, judge on The Great British Bake Off, has announced she will be leaving the show after nine series.
Man hospitalised after 'assault' involving two unknown men
A man was hospitalised following an assault on Sunday when two men reportedly emerged from a van and attacked him in Wimborne.
Government
Glaucoma Care (England) Bill
A Bill to make provision about the detection, treatment and monitoring of glaucoma by optometrists in England; to make provision about the full integration of optometry and ophthalmology services for the purpose of glaucoma care in England; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
Start of Audi journey is 'extraordinary feeling' – Wheatley
Jonathan Wheatley has opened up on the “extraordinary feeling” of the Audi F1 team becoming a reality, as he also revealed the new generation of power units “sound good” ahead of Formula 1’s new era of regulations.
See all the angles of Audi’s 2026 F1 car
Audi have become the latest team to host a launch event ahead of the 2026 season.
Audi reveal their new car for 2026 F1 season
Audi have showcased their 2026 F1 car as part of a launch event in Berlin.
Mekies on how Red Bull can keep Verstappen onboard
Laurent Mekies has shared an insight into how Red Bull can keep Max Verstappen onboard should the team face early struggles in 2026 as they begin manufacturing their own power units for the first time.
How teams have responded to the new regulations
With the first official images of the Red Bull RB22, Racing Bulls VCARB O3 and the Haas VF-26 (as well as some footage of the Cadillac being shaken down at Silverstone), we are seeing the first signs of how the various F1 teams have responded to the all-new regulations.
Formula 1 Exhibition to make Mexico City debut
The immersive experience, Formula 1 Exhibition, opens its doors to the public in Mexico City on 20 March 2026.
Drive to Survive Season 8 release date announced
With just weeks to go until the 2026 campaign begins, the perfect pre-season watch will soon be here as Netflix have confirmed the release date for the brand-new series of Formula 1: Drive to Survive.
10 quiz questions on the latest F1 news
We're now into launch season in F1 as the teams step up their preparations before testing begins at the end of the month.
Pin on what comes next after F1 ACADEMY success
2025 F1 ACADEMY champion Doriane Pin discusses taking the title after a relentless battle through the year, being part of the Mercedes family and what comes next.
Why Audi predict 'bumpy periods' in their bid for F1 glory
Audi officially began their journey in F1 with a spectacular launch in Berlin, and the squad hold lofty ambitions for the future.
Bortoleto on Audi team’s ‘emotional’ reaction to car
Gabriel Bortoleto has shared an insight into the “emotional” reaction of the Audi team when the squad’s 2026 car hit the track for the first time, with the Brazilian admitting that there were “a lot of tears in the eyes” – including his – during the shakedown.
All you need to know about Mercedes
After winning every Teams’ title – and all bar one Drivers’ crown – under the initial turbo-hybrid era from 2014 to 2021, Mercedes failed to add any more on a rollercoaster ride through the 2022-2025 ‘ground effect’ ruleset. So, what are the chances of the Silver Arrows getting back to their best with new cars and new power units in 2026? Here’s everything you need to know about the squad ahead of the new campaign…
Windows Central
Is the Surface Laptop 7 still worth it with next-gen chips on the way? It is at this price — grab it before the clock runs out
A $350 discount on the Surface Laptop 7 will only last for a limited time.. It's a grat chance to pick up the laptop our Senior Editor called "the clamshell form factor perfected."
Marathon skyrockets on Steam's Top Sellers chart after preorders go live — it's the second best-selling paid game, just below ARC Raiders
Preorders of Marathon, Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter FPS, are selling extremely well ahead of the game's launch in March.
Lead dev of Fallout's biggest mod is "really worried" Fallout 5 will use Bethesda's aging Creation Engine, and I am, too — "it needs to be overhauled"
Should Bethesda use its Creation Engine for Fallout 5? The maker of one of the biggest Fallout mods says no — or that it should at least get an overhaul.
Your Xbox is the real winner: The Super Bowl is temporary, but 120Hz is forever — grab the best gaming TV for $800 off
Forget the halftime show. With 4K/144Hz support and a massive $800 discount at Best Buy, you'll want to game on your the LG C5 during the big game instead.
No, Bethesda isn't shadow-dropping Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters any time soon — here's what we know.
Rumors are swirling about the future of Fallout, and I'm here to crush your dreams. Fallout 3 and New Vegas remakes / remasters are not launching imminently, but they are on the way.
Former Marathon art director fears "unproven, unknown" games like the FPS may not have a future — "We felt like we were sort of getting away with something"
Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter Marathon is making a comeback, but its former art director fears risky projects like it may not be supported in the future.
Where did the RTX 5090 go? GPU stock has disappeared in the US — and third-party prices are headed into orbit
NVIDIA's flagship RTX 5090 has all but disappeared from retailers in the US, leaving only third-party sellers offering astronomical prices. At this point, you're better off buying an RTX 5090 pre-built.
Square Enix and Deck Nine confirm Life is Strange: Reunion with a new deep dive detailing the return of Max and Chloe — and we've got a release date
Life is Strange: Reunion revealed by Square Enix and Deck Nine, with a release date for March 27.
Anthropic CEO fears AI development is exponentially compounding, fearing it could erase entry‑level jobs — "it will overwhelm our ability to adapt"
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis say they've already started seeing the impact of AI on junior roles inside their own AI research labs.
Windows 11 apps like Notepad aren't loading — what is error code 0x803f8001 and how do I fix it?
Windows 11 is currently a minefield as a 0x803f8001 error blocks core apps. If your PC is refusing to open Notepad, you aren't alone.
NexDock is building a new Windows phone that you can buy in 2026 — Meet the NexPhone with Windows 11
NexPhone is NexDock's first smartphone that runs Android, Linux, and Windows 11. The device is expected to go on sale later this year for $549.
Hytale is officially set to receive Steam Deck support — but fans hoping to play soon will have to wait longer than expected
Hytale already runs well on Steam Deck, but official support is still on the way. Hypixel Studios confirms handheld PC support is planned, with controller accessibility and optimizations.
The Xbox PC app is now rolling out publicly for Windows Arm PCs — Microsoft Prism now supports "85%" of Xbox Game Pass titles
Microsoft's Prism translation layer just got a beefy update. After a few months in testing, the Xbox PC store is now available on Windows Arm devices.
Microsoft finally kills the "Save as JPG" chore — Windows 11 backgrounds get a modern brain
Stop opening Paint just to fix your wallpaper. Windows 11 Build 26220 finally treats WebP files like real images, letting you set web-saved art as your background instantly.
I've been playing 'Final Fantasy 7 Remake' on Xbox — it's officially the best version
Impressive optimization for the Xbox Ally, Xbox Play Anywhere availability across console, PC, and cloud — Final Fantasy 7 Remake is an absolutely essential Xbox JRPG purchase.
Satya Nadella says Microsoft could lose "social permission" to burn electricity for AI unless it offers something useful — "That, to me, is ultimately the goal"
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says employees need to learn AI skills and companies should integrate the technology as a "cognitive amplifier" or risk losing "social permission" to burn electricity on it.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says AI needs to prove its worth in the real world, or it could lose public support — he's already frustrated with "slop" memes
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns that AI could potentially lose public support unless it is used to deliver tangible, real-world impact.
Laffgaff
What is the only river that flows both North and South of the equator, crossing it twice?
The Congo River.
Lemon Preserve
I've realised I'm not a fan of lemon preserve. It's just a curd to me.
Itsfoss
Elecrow CrowPanel Rotary Display Review: A Smart Knob for DIY Enthusiasts
A hands-on review of the Elecrow CrowPanel Rotary Display, exploring its hardware quality, DIY setup, and real-world use with Home Assistant and smart devices.
Richard Stallman to Speak on Software Freedom and AI at Georgia Tech
The free software pioneer returns to campus.