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Fifty Labour MPs sign letter objecting to Burnham decision
Labour's ruling National Executive Committee blocked the Greater Manchester mayor from standing in a by-election.
Immigration chief at centre of Trump's crackdown departing Minneapolis
The decision may indicate that the administration is walking back more aggressive immigration enforcement.
Anthony Zurcher: Trump abandons attack mode as Minneapolis shooting backlash grows
The White House has shifted how it talks about Alex Pretti's killing as more Republicans express concern over the deadly encounter.
NI to become first in the UK to introduce graduated driving licences
The new rules will be introduced in October and are described as the most significant reform of driver licensing for 70 years.
Menopause linked to Alzheimer's-like brain changes
Menopause is linked to a loss of grey matter in regions involved with memory and emotion, study suggests.
Starmer says he won't 'choose between' the US or China
Sir Keir says ignoring China "wouldn't be sensible" as he prepares to visit the country.
What to expect from today's Bafta nominations
Emma Stone, Timothée Chalamet and Wunmi Mosaku are among the actors who could be nominated later.
Cap for ground rent in England and Wales due to be announced
The government has not confirmed what the cap will be, but campaigners have said they believe £250 a year is likely.
Tech giants face landmark trial over social media addiction claims
Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, TikTok's owner ByteDance and YouTube parent Google.
Airlines pay out millions after initially rejecting claims
Passengers accuse carriers of "confusing" them into dropping compensation claims for cancelled flights.
Legendary reggae drummer Sly Dunbar dies at 73
The drummer and producer played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones and Madonna.
'We're all terrified', Minnesotan tells the BBC in tears
The BBC's Ana Faguy speaks to residents in the state after the second fatal shooting by federal immigration officers.
Travelling with a man I'd known for two days changed my life forever
Three people share how one event in their lives reshaped and how they rebuilt their identity and confidence.
China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China's leader, Xi Jinping.
The Papers: 'Burnham rebellion growing' and 'Clan united'
Fallout following the decision to block Andy Burnham from standing in a forthcoming by-election has continued.
Damaged homes and snowy roadways as winter storm hits US
Several people have died as sub-zero temperatures and heavy snow disrupt roads and knock out power across a number of states.
Singing can overcome teenage isolation, says Grammy-winner
Jacob Collier, speaking at the launch of BBC Get Singing, says music "embeds confidence" in young people.
Beckhams seen together in Paris for first time since Brooklyn row
Sir David and Lady Beckham were seen with their children Romeo, Cruz and Harper.
New Iran videos show bodies piled in hospital and snipers on roofs
Footage from a hospital in Tehran shows at least 31 bodies piled inside and seven body bags outside.
Anxiety in Labour as by-election set to go ahead
Gorton and Denton has been Labour for more than 90 years but party sources fear it could be won by Reform or the Greens.
Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
Trump has accused Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal that was reached last year.
US set to move tanker captain from UK waters 'imminently', court hears
Lawyers have argued that the detention of Avtandil Kalandadze is unlawful under the European Convention of Human Rights.
Japan court orders compensation for migrants lured to North Korea
The plaintiffs said North Korea was marketed to them as "paradise on Earth".
Pubs given support package after business rates backlash
Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson says the three-year aid is worth £1,650 for the average pub in 2026/27.
One Battle After Another leads Bafta nominations
The political thriller has 14 nominations, with Sinners, Hamnet and Marty Supreme also recognised.
UK has removed 281 migrants under France deal, minister says
The home secretary says there are "practical issues" around how quickly people can be detained.
Tearful Carol Kirkwood announces she is to leave BBC
The 63-year-old said it had been an "absolute privilege" to bring viewers the weather every day.
Pornhub to restrict access for UK users from February
The changes mean only those who have a Pornhub account and have verified their age will be able to access it in the UK soon.
Former MP Conor McGinn charged with sexual assault
McGinn served as MP for St Helens North from 2015 but was suspended by the Labour Party in 2022.
GB News presenter unveiled as Reform by-election candidate
The Greater Manchester seat of Gorton and Denton became vacant after Andrew Gwynne stepped down for health reasons.
Harry Styles supporting small music venues with tour donation
The musician will raise almost £750,000 to support grassroots concert halls when he plays Wembley.
Trump's shadow looms over India-EU trade deal
Despite strong relations between India and EU, trade talks were stuck for two decades. So what changed now?
Watch: Huge landslide in Sicily after Storm Harry
More than 1,000 residents have been evacuated from their homes on the Italian island.
Baftas 2026: The nominations list in full
Find out which stars and films are in the running for the most prestigious awards in British film.
What is ground rent and how are leasehold rules changing?
Ground rents will be capped as part of wider plans to overhaul the leasehold system in England and Wales.
Travelling with a man I'd known for two days changed my life forever
Three people share how one event reshaped their lives and how they rebuilt their identity and confidence.
Take That's new documentary tells a very familiar story
The band's new Netflix show contains a surprise new song, but much of the story has been told before.
I accused a police officer of rape, but I ended up on trial
How a secret audio recording played in court helped clear a woman accused of making a false rape allegation.
US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February's event in Milan-Cortina.
Infant formula batch recall over toxin discovery
Parents are warned to return any of the specific product affected because it is not safe for babies to consume.
Traitors winner Rachel 'heartbroken' following mum's death
Writing on Instagram, Rachel Duffy said she was "heartbroken" at the death of her "beautiful wee mummy".
'It's 2C in our flat': Inside Kyiv apartment as Russia targets power and heating
Russian strikes targeting energy infrastructure have left millions without power in freezing temperatures.
Arctic Monkeys drummer doesn't rule out new music after rumours
Drummer Matt Helders tells BBC Radio 1 teaming up to make a charity track showed "they could still do it".
'Crying horse' toys go viral in China ahead of Lunar New Year
Shop owners say the frowning toys - originally made in error - are resonating with young workers.
Rwanda takes legal action against UK over axed migrant deal
The African nation argues it is owed payments but Downing Street says it will fight the case.
US to send ICE agents to Winter Olympics, prompting Italian anger
The US federal agency says it will not play an immigration role at February's event in Milan-Cortina.
Bournemouth Echo
Airport bus routes, women's safety groups and new shops revealed in town centre plan
A finalised plan to improve Bournemouth town centre has been launched, discussing bus services from the airport and making the town safer.
'The fascinating history of the Sandbanks ferry'
During the early 1900’s foot passengers wishing to cross between Sandbanks and Studland were catered for, to some extent, by a rowing boat ferry which operated during the summer months
Emergency accommodation being used for less than six weeks
BCP Council says emergency accommodation is being used by local families for less than six weeks.
'One-of-a-kind' Coldplay collectable set to raise money for air ambulance
A knitted Chris Martin doll, that has toured with the band, is now up for grabs in a draw to help fund a second life-saving helicopter.
'Their final home was in Bournemouth' - Tribute unveiled to Indian soldiers
PEOPLE gathered at Bournemouth War Memorial on Monday morning to pay tribute to twelve Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the WWI.
Council encouraging schools to review mobile phone rules
BCP Council is encouraging schools to review mobile phone rules to support student wellbeing in line with new government legislation.
'We’re proud of what we’ve built together as a family'
A SWIM school founded by siblings is celebrating its first anniversary and has thanked customers for their continued support.
Support group formed for people suffering from rare genetic disorder
The mother of a three-year-old boy has founded a help support group in Bournemouth for those affected by (WHIM).
'Delighted' pub is awarded top hygiene rating
A PUB in Wimborne has received a top rating for its level of hygiene in council’s scores on the doors programme.
Road temporary close for air training corps parade
COUNCIL has announced a temporary closure of road to allow an Air Training Corps Sunday parade to take place.
WATCH: Drivers navigate closed flooded Poole roundabout
DRONE footage has captured drivers abandoning broken down vehicles after attempting to navigate a flooded roundabout on Tuesday morning in Poole.
LIVE: Emergency services are at scene of incident in Christchurch
We have received information that emergency service are in attendance of an incident in Christchurch.
Roads flooded as Storm Chandra brings torrential rain to BCP - updates
STORM Chandra has brought torrential rain and flooding to the BCP area.
College to close and classes cancelled due to flood chaos
College closure today due to localised flooding and travel disruption
Enormous 120m-long €380million super yacht coming to Poole
One of the world’s largest superyachts, Golden Odyssey, is set to make a show-stopping arrival at Poole Quay this week, offering a rare view for harbourside onlookers.
Car swept against footbridge at ford amid flood warnings
A car was only stopped from being washed down a river by a footbridge after being swept away during Storm Chandra.
Owner launches appeal over refused bid to knock down home
A woman is appealing against the refusal of a planning application for a replacement home in Burley in the New Forest
Storm causes large tree to fall on electrical van
A tree has fallen on an electrical van in Poole.
Trio from Bournemouth charged after drug and money laundering bust
A trio of men from Bournemouth have been charged in connection with alleged drug trafficking and money laundering.
Two people injured after lorries crash in Ringwood
TWO people were injured following a collision involving two lorries on the A31.
South Coast's biggest toy fair set to return for 2026
A POPULAR toy fair is scheduled to happen in Bournemouth featuring 150 traders from across the UK.
Second library closed following partial ceiling collapse
A second BCP Library is currently closed following a partial ceiling collapse.
Plans to convert flats and bedsits into four-bedroom house
Plans have been submitted to turn a building containing flats and bedsits into a four-bedroom house.
Puppy rescued after being 'washed down a flooded river'
A PUPPY was rescued by the fire service in Ferndown amid Storm Chandra chaos as flooding hit roads across the area.
Person taken to hospital after stormy morning crash
A PERSON was conveyed to Southampton hospital after a collision involving two vehicles in Christchurch during Storm Chandra.
‘I thought I was invincible’: Shaun Ryder on pills, thrills and 35 years of chaos
More than three decades since Pills ‘n’ Thrills and Bellyaches rewired British music, Shaun Ryder remains one of our most unfiltered and unexpectedly philosophical frontmen
Donation set to improve children's care at Dorset hospital
A gift of £12,692 from Masonic lodges in the South West will support the Children's Unit at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) as part of the BEACH Appeal.
Voices come together to raise more than £12,500 for hospice
Tim’s Singers, led by Tim Dowland in Poole, raised over £12,500 for Forest Holme Hospice with concerts and events.
How to turn Birdwatch Weekend into a year-round event
British Garden Centres says that with a few simple changes, gardens can become vital havens for birds in every season.
Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin to appear at Dorset festival
The duo will appear at the 2026 Migration Festival’s second weekend, held at Careys Secret Garden, near Wareham, taking place from February 13 to 15.
AI and robotics pilot to speed lung cancer diagnosis on the NHS
The pilot scheme, being launched by the NHS, will use artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic technology to improve the detection and biopsy.
Art-pop legends Sparks return to the stage with headline UK shows
Legendary band Sparks have announced a run of UK shows in June, including one night in Bournemouth.
Hobbycraft issues urgent recall for £6 children's craft item after asbestos found
Hobbycraft has recalled Giant Box of Craft, a children's craft item with 1,000 pieces, over fears it contains asbestos in the sand.
Driver 'feared for their life' as wooden plank pierces windscreen
A driver 'feared for their life' after their windscreen was pierced by a wooden plank.
Formula 1
Russell ‘impressed’ by rivals on Day 1 in Barcelona
George Russell admitted that he had been left “pretty impressed” by several teams on the opening day of the Barcelona Shakedown, with the Mercedes driver hailing Monday as an “exciting day”.
Audi taking ‘a lot of learnings’ from Day 1 in Barcelona
Gabriel Bortoleto feels that Audi have “a lot of learnings” to take from the opening day of the Barcelona Shakedown, with the squad experiencing a shorter stint on track after spotting an issue on their car.
The best social media from Day 1 in Barcelona
With the first day of the Barcelona Shakedown complete, we round up the best social media posted by F1 and the teams at the track.
What happened on Day 1 of the Barcelona Shakedown?
Following the opening day of the Barcelona Shakedown, F1.com has the lowdown on which teams ran and what the drivers said after their early laps in the 2026 cars.
All you need to know about F1 aerodynamics for 2026
F1 goes into the 2026 season with an entirely new chassis philosophy. The cars will be lighter, more nimble, and better able to overtake… but what does it all really mean for racing?
Hadjar hails ‘impressive’ start with Red Bull’s new engine
Isack Hadjar cut an upbeat figure after completing his first proper day as a Red Bull Racing driver at the start of the Barcelona Shakedown, describing Monday’s running as “pretty productive”.
Windows Central
Xbox’s redesigned cloud gaming web experience enters public preview — and it’s a big step toward a more unified, device‑agnostic ecosystem
Xbox has launched a public preview of its redesigned Cloud Gaming web experience, introducing a cleaner, more console-like interface and updated navigation while it gathers user feedback.
Highguard devs admit "we could have made a different trailer" after its devastating reveal — but say it was always the plan to "go dark" before release
As Highguard launches, its devs lament its disastrously controversial reveal at The Game Awards last month, and wish they'd made a "better trailer."
Windows 11 update KB5074109 is “breaking” modems — and Microsoft says it’s not a bug. Here's what's going on.
The January 2026 Security Update breaks some modems, but it is not a bug. Microsoft removed legacy drivers for security reasons. Here is what happened.
This high-performing Windows-on-Snapdragon laptop with a 120Hz 3K OLED that earned a perfect score from us still holds up in 2026 — and it's now under $850
Best Buy has managed to find a 35% discount on the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9), one of the very few laptops we've given a perfect review score to for its exceptional performance, excellent ultra-thin design, and long-lasting batteries.
Highguard launches to brutal Steam reviews — a disastrous debut for the new PvP shooter
Highguard has launched across Xbox, PC, and PlayStation, but its early Steam reviews are overwhelmingly negative. Players criticise pacing and map design, despite some positive impressions of its gameplay.
Highguard studio says it's looking for a "core group of fans that love us," not to top the Steam charts — "We don't need [player counts] to be super huge"
Wildlight Entertainment's new FPS Highguard hasn't blown up the Steam charts so far, but its dev says it doesn't need a "super huge" player count, anyway.
Microsoft’s new AI silicon is here — is this what will stop OpenAI's $14 billion bonfire?
Microsoft unveils Maia 200, a custom AI chip built to slash token costs as OpenAI faces a staggering $14 billion loss in 2026. Is efficiency enough to save the hype?
Highguard releases with a massive launch showcase trailer, server login queues galore — and its first big update is coming in just two weeks
Highguard is here after weeks of radio silence after its The Game Awards reveal, and it released with a re-reveal showcase that shows what makes it unique.
Dates for WWE 2K26's full reveal and pre-order openings have been set — Along with gameplay hints and special editions homaging WWE's Attitude Era
WWE and 2K have announced when WWE 2K26's full reveal will take place, along with pre-order openings. In the meantime, we've been given some special edition covers and hints at WWE 2K26's website to ponder over.
Xbox Play Anywhere continues to have a "AAA" problem — why are most publishers uninterested in supporting Xbox's future?
The Xbox Ally has given Xbox a unique problem — increasingly it highlights games that are missing Xbox Play Anywhere, which is central to Microsoft's strategy.
Xbox’s Sarah Bond addresses 30% margin rumors — reveals “People who play XPA play 20% more”
In a recent Fortune interview, Xbox president Sarah Bond says players using Xbox Play Anywhere spend 20% more time playing, while avoiding direct answers on Microsoft’s reported 30% profit margin target.
The Diablo reveal Blizzard has been teasing now has an official date — alongside big announcements for Overwatch, World of Warcraft and Hearthstone
Blizzard has locked in dates for a new multi-part showcase event covering all of its major franchises.
Is Bing search minus AI better than Google? DuckDuckGo lets us test the theory
DuckDuckGo has launched a new "No AI" search tool that strips away generated summaries for a cleaner browsing experience.
Someone just got DOOM running inside RollerCoaster Tycoon using an exploit, because of course they did
Thanks to a save game exploit, a security researcher was able to get Doom running inside of Roller Coaster Tycoon. The memes just won't quit, and I love it.
Battlefield 6 drops out of the top-10 most played console games in the U.S. — but Call of Duty is doing just fine
The latest player information for the U.S. shows that while Call of Duty is holding strong, Battlefield 6 continues to shed.
Microsoft warns Teams users about scammers posing as trusted brands — here’s what’s changing
Microsoft Teams is getting a new security feature to help fight scams by flagging impersonation attempts during calls.
"About any type of account imaginable" — 149 million usernames and passwords exposed, and it's way more than just Outlook, OnlyFans, and Gmail
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has published findings of a massive 96GB exposed trove containing 149 million credentials for a wide range of sites and services.
Windows 11’s growth may have slammed into a wall — and some users appear to be retreating back to Windows 10
Windows 11 just lost 5% market share in two months despite Windows 10 losing support. Is Microsoft’s trust problem finally starting to cost them?
Corsair's Void V2 Max Wireless headset for Xbox is incredibly comfortable — and worth it at the right price
Corsair's Void V2 Max Wireless is one of the most comfortable gaming headsets available, but some issues make it difficult to recommend unless discounted.
4 reasons why SteamOS is quietly winning over PC gamers — and why Windows won't be dethroned any time soon
SteamOS could be the next big thing among PC gamers, and that means fewer Windows users. Here's why I think SteamOS has such a good chance of continued growth, as well as why Windows will remain at the top.
The French government will say au revoir to Microsoft Teams — replaced by a "sovereign platform" saving €1 million/year in licensing fees
France announced its plan to replace American video conferencing tools like Microsoft Teams with its own domestically developed platform called Visio, which will be used across all government institutions and departments by 2027.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake debuts at #9 on Xbox US Stores — a sign as clear as day that this game should have been multiplatform from the start
Final Fantasy 7 Remake's long-awaited port on Xbox is met with huge fanfare, as it's the 9th-best-selling game on the Xbox US store this week.
Hytale shows that Minecraft needs to stop being complacent — Mojang should see this release (and its subsequent success) as a major kick in the butt
Mojang should take the release and subsequent success of Hytale as a major kick in the butt.
Laffgaff
Who did Uruguay defeat to win the first FIFA World Cup final in 1930?
Argentina.
In-Flight Meal
I was given haggis as an in-flight meal once. I've had bad food before, but that was plane offal.
Itsfoss
Meet Roomy: An Open-Source Discord Alternative for the Decentralized Web
Looking for a Discord alternative? Roomy is an open-source, decentralized platform built for communities that value privacy and control.