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Starmer says 'China matters' as he heads to Beijing with business leaders
Sir Keir Starmer is the first British prime minister to travel to Beijing since Theresa May in 2018.
Trump says government will 'de-escalate' in Minnesota following Pretti shooting
The killing of Alex Pretti over the weekend led MInnesota officials and locals to renew calls for Trump to end his immigration operation there.
Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked with 'unknown liquid' during town hall
Omar was uninjured and continued to speak at the event following the incident.
Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, flooding and travel disruption to UK
Parts of the UK are under weather warnings as Storm Chandra brings strong winds and flooding.
Vulnerable missing out on benefits due to online tool
Benefits calculators can leave some people confused and in a dire financial state, say campaigners.
EasyJet warned over 'misleading' £5.99 cabin bag fee
The airline said the fact there were no bags available for less than £5.99 meant the claim was not misleading.
Five IPP prisoners to be referred to Court of Appeal
New IPP sentences were scrapped in 2012, but remain in place for around 2,800 people.
British Army officer dies after incident during live fire training
The 25-year-old died on Sunday after the incident at an army training site in Northumberland.
'We all know someone who was killed' - Iran protesters tell BBC of brutal crackdown
Young Iranians able tell the BBC how they saw friends and other people die as security forces crushed protests earlier this month.
Former French senator found guilty of drugging MP
Joel Guerriau received a four-year prison sentence, 18 months of which are to be served behind bars.
Vets may have to publish prices of common pet treatments
The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate.
Republicans criticise immigration force but steer clear of Trump attacks
Lawmakers are questioning the crackdown while anger grows over two citizens killed by federal agents.
The Papers: 'Half measures' and 'Fake jobs for sale'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' "long-awaited" support package for British pubs makes Wednesday's front pages.
'What if I just started shouting?' - when to worry about intrusive thoughts
Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney, who was diagnosed with OCD when she was 10, explains when you should seek help.
AI boom will produce victors and carnage, tech boss warns
Cisco chief executive Chuck Robbins compares AI to the dotcom bubble of the early 2000s.
Who is Tom Homan, Trump's 'border tsar' deployed to Minneapolis?
The US border tsar has long been a ferocious defender of Donald Trump's immigration policies.
A string of scandals and luxury handbags: Who is South Korea's former first lady?
Kim Keon Hee, wife of disgraced former president Yoon Suk Yeol, is facing court on a raft of charges.
Famous Up Helly Aa festival sets Shetland's skies ablaze
During the event local "guizers" throw their torches at a replica of a Viking long ship until it is consumed by flames.
Amazon accidentally sends email confirming layoffs
The message was apparently sent in error hours before workers were expecting thousands of job cuts to be announced.
Neil Young offers Greenlanders free access to his archives
Young says he hopes the offer will "ease some of the unwarranted stress and threats" Greenlanders feel over Trump's threats to the territory.
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.
Growing number of adults avoid booze, says NHS survey
Almost a quarter of adults in England do not drink alcohol, according to new figures from a health survey.
TikTok settles just before social media addiction trial to begin
Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, and YouTube parent Google.
Ex-Nigeria oil minister in bribery trial spent £2m at Harrods, court hears
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of accepting bribes from industry figures interested in Nigerian government contracts, a court in London has heard.
Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf
Tehran says it is ready for dialogue with the US but will “respond like never before” if necessary.
Mum says university 'failed' son who took his own life after grade error
Geography student Ethan Brown should have been awarded a 2:1 degree but was wrongly told he could not graduate.
China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting
The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home.
Why China views the UK visit as part of something bigger
Sir Keir Starmer is one of a number of world leaders heading to Beijing
I will speak out on misogyny, first female Archbishop of Canterbury says
The first woman to lead the Church of England in its history is officially confirmed at St Paul's Cathedral.
Harry Styles to break Wembley Stadium record with 12 shows
The star will break records set by Coldplay and Taylor Swift by staging a 12-night residency.
Ex-Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson guilty of rape
Ross Davidson, known as Ross Wild on stage, was known for singing with the 80s band Spandau Ballet.
Millionaire GP behind asylum seeker hotels
A firm founded by a GP tried to evict 100 people from flats while planning to move asylum seekers in.
Watch: Moment BA plane to London loses wheel after take-off in Vegas
Dramatic footage shows wheel falling off a British Airways aircraft shortly after take-off from Harry Reid International airport.
Man guilty of assault after Barron Trump reported attack to UK police
Donald Trump's son told officers he had seen the victim being beaten up during a video call in January 2025.
My dog's treatment cost £1,600 - vet bills are shocking
The government sets out proposals as data finds vet prices rose at nearly twice the inflation rate.
Is the US preparing to strike Iran?
Satellite images show a steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region.
Olivia Dean's standout year continues as she is set to 'light up' Mobo Awards stage
Hip-hop star Eve and comedian Eddie Kadi will host the ceremony being held in Manchester in March.
What does a town do when 8m more people need the loo?
The system that will deal with sewage from Universal UK does not currently have capacity.
Watch: Giant pandas play in Washington DC snowstorm
The video shows Bao Li and Qing Bao tumbling, climbing trees and running through the snow that fell across wide swaths of the US.
AI model from Google's DeepMind could transform understanding of DNA
It could transform our understanding of why diseases develop and the medicines needed to treat them, says researchers.
Top private school 'failed to protect pupils' from sexual and physical abuse
Children at ex-prime minister Tony Blair's former school, Fettes College in Edinburgh, were abused by both teachers and other pupils over decades.
Kaba family 'devastated' as misconduct case paused
The IOPC pauses misconduct proceedings against the officer who shot Chris Kaba, upsetting his family.
TV chef Kerridge tips restaurant with hygiene issues for third Michelin star
Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms, in Ceredigion, is Wales' only two-star Michelin restaurant.
US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends
Ghana's foreign minister says the influencer is a "worthy ambassador", but some Ghanaians criticised the move.
Bournemouth Echo
IN PICTURES: The night that saved AFC Bournemouth at the Winter Gardens
It was the night that may well have saved AFC Bournemouth.
'We’re so upset by its loss': Owners angry after pet ambulance theft
OWNERS of a veterinary practice of Bournemouth have said they are “saddened” by the theft of their pet ambulance leaving their team directly affected.
Shoplifting on the rise - Why retailers say they have stopped reporting crime
WITH repeat shoplifters returning again and again, some businesses say theft is no longer worth reporting - a trend police warn is undermining efforts to target crime hotspots.
Bournemouth travel company raises more than £16k through charitable commission
A TRAVEL company based in Bournemouth has raised £16,360 in charitable commission throughout 2025 through its Partners in Travel initiative.
'A lifeline for local people' - Council subsidising '1.3million' bus journeys
BCP Council is protecting 1.3million bus journeys as part of new plans to improve the bus network across Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole.
New bookshop owner 'overwhelmed' by support of shoppers and residents
A new business owner has said he is “excited” to open the doors of his new second-hand bookshop after he felt Bournemouth town centre was “missing” one.
Man was on holiday when he won £1,176.75 on free online lottery
A 63-year-old Bournemouth man has won £ 1,000 on the free online lottery.
In The Dock: Man stalked and harassed victim
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Exhibition showcases photographic record of Ukrainian family's war experiences
A UKRAINIAN photographer living in Bournemouth has said she is “delighted” after her work is exhibited at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum.
Storm Chandra brings chaos as flooding disrupts Dorset
Flooding caused chaos on BCP and Dorset roads on Tuesday as cars became stranded and others left abandoned in the middle of roads.
Bournemouth shadow town council set to elect members to appointment panel
Bournemouth’s shadow town council is set to elect members to appointment panel ahead of the lower tier authority being formed.
Help shape plans for dealing with coastal changes in Swanage
Residents in Swanage are encouraged to take part in a community workshop to help develop long‑term plans for adapting to coastal changes.
Bournemouth Comic Con announces event dates for 2026
COMIC CON is returning to Bournemouth bringing together fans of comics, films, TV, gaming and anime for a full day of cosplay.
PICTURES: River breaks banks following storm chaos
Flooding is still causing issues to residents across Dorset following heavy rainfall following Storm Chandra
Bournemouth man charged after fight at Reading FC match
Thames Valley Police has said that it was made aware of a 'disturbance' following the final whistle at the Select Car Leasing Stadium in Reading on Saturday at around 5pm.
Residents evacuated following danger to life flood warnings - updates
Flood warnings in place across the county following Storm Chandra
Rare all-white deer spotted wandering through the New Forest
A rare white fallow deer has been spotted traversing the New Forest landscape.
In The Dock: Man who burgled hairdressers
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Castlepoint welcomed nearly 19,000 people on 2025's busiest day
CASTLEPOINT shopping centre has announced it welcomed more than 19,000 visitors on just one day during Christmas 2025.
Flooding forces temporary closure of pub following Storm Chandra
A PUB had to shut its doors after suffering flooding for the second time in three years due to Storm Chandra.
'Residents feel exploited and ignored': MP welcomes leasehold flat ban
Tom Hayes MP has welcomed the new leasehold flat ban and ground rent cap after a meeting with FirstPort.
Police appeal after locked e-bike stolen in Poole
An E-BIKE was stolen from a car port despite being secured with a D-lock and chain.
Weather warning of heavy rain issued by Met Office
A yellow weather warning has been issued for Bournemouth as the county continues to be battered by rain.
Two boys were ‘laughing and filming’ as they raped girl, trial told
Two teenage boys were “laughing and filming” as they raped a “petrified” girl in Fordingbridge, a trial at Southampton Crown Court has heard
Woman in 80s hospitalised with serious injuries after crash
A woman in her 80s has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a collision in West Moors.
Broadstone shadow town council set to elect members to appointment panel
Broadstone’s shadow town council is set to elect members to appointment panel ahead of the lower tier authority being formed.
Driver dies after lorry enters river following flooding
A man has died after a lorry entered a river on Tuesday afternoon near Ringwood.
Woman watches seven cars become stranded in floodwater brought by Storm Chandra
Drivers became stranded in floodwater in Fordingbridge and Ringwood on Tuesday (January 27) after Storm Chandra brought heavy rain to the New Forest
Over 40 Dorset roads closed and 100 flooding incidents handled from Storm Chandra
COUNCIL has responded to 100 incidents and dealt with over 40 road closures since Storm Chandra brought heavy rain in county.
Discover the best hair transplant clinics in Turkey
Hair transplantation is one of the most effective long-term solutions for hair loss, but success depends on choosing the right clinic and medical team.
Body found in search for missing man from Bournemouth
A body has been found in the search for a missing man.
Man 'assaulted' another man outside bar in Bournemouth
A man punched another man in the face earlier this month outside a bar in Bournemouth.
Tony Christie set to bring farewell tour to Swanage
Tony Christie will bring his farewell 'Unplugged' tour to Swanage’s The Mowlem in July 2026.
Dorset care home receives exceptional customer feedback
The annual survey gathers feedback from 13,800 residents, patients, and their families across Barchester’s care homes and hospitals.
Dorset Council building control service named best in the country
The service was named Local Authority Building Control Team of the Year at the national awards.
Jools Holland announces UK tour with full orchestra and star guests
Jools Holland is set to perform in Bournemouth on Saturday, November 14.
'Hidden gem' grassroots festival returning to Dorset
Cursus Festival is set to return to Dorset, from May 22 to 24, 2026.
Bumper Bournemouth talent competition opens for entries
Now approaching its 100th year, the popular competition’s dance section filled in less than 24 hours.
Sixth form pupil secures place on degree apprenticeship
A Bryanston School pupil from Blandford has secured a place on the highly competitive JP Morgan Chase Degree Apprenticeship programme.
Government
Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Bill
A Bill to prohibit the marketing, sale, and supply of electrically assisted pedal cycles that fall outside the class of electrically assisted pedal cycles prescribed under the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 and of equipment capable of converting a pedal cycle into such a vehicle; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
Leclerc hopes to ‘bring Ferrari back to top’ in 2026
Charles Leclerc was left feeling “very excited” for the upcoming season following his opening run at the Barcelona Shakedown, with the Monegasque hoping that the opportunity posed by the new regulations can help to “bring Ferrari back to the top”.
What happened on Day 2 of the Barcelona Shakedown?
With the second day of the Barcelona Shakedown now complete, F1.com looks at which teams were running and what the drivers had to say.
The best social media from Day 2 in Barcelona
We round up the best social media from the second day of the Barcelona Shakedown.
How F1 has become sport’s ultimate crossover
From tennis stars and Olympic champions to NBA legends and footballing icons, F1 has become a popular outing for elite athletes across many sports – and the feeling is mutual.
Williams ready to take part in Bahrain testing – Vowles
Williams Team Principal James Vowles says his Formula 1 team's 2026 car has passed all mandatory crash tests and they are ready to take part in official pre-season testing in Bahrain.
10 quiz questions on the latest F1 news
Test your knowledge of the Formula 1 news from the past seven days...
Mekies on ‘special moment’ for Red Bull in Barcelona
Laurent Mekies admitted that it was a “very special moment” for Red Bull to run with their own power unit for the first time during the Barcelona Shakedown, with the Team Principal adding that he is “proud” of the squad for the work that has gone into the project.
Hamilton buoyed by ‘really productive’ start in Barcelona
Lewis Hamilton echoed team mate Charles Leclerc’s positive early sentiments after Ferrari completed their first running of the Barcelona Shakedown on Tuesday.
Windows Central
Bluey is joining Minecraft with a new DLC that lets you explore the Heeler home
The Bluey x Minecraft crossover arrives in the Bedrock marketplace in February as an adventure add-on
Microsoft has reportedly scored a massive memory deal with SK Hynix — sending SK Hynix's stock up 8.7%
Microsoft's platforms may avoid DRAM supply issues, if this report is to be believed.
Windows 11 version 26H2: Everything we know so far about Microsoft's next OS update coming this fall
Microsoft is now testing Windows 11 preview builds that are expected to make up the next version shipping this fall. Here's what we know.
Microsoft is in hot water for, well ... water abuse — data center water use expected 'to more than double' by 2030
Once upon a time, Microsoft pledged to replenish more water than it consumes by 2030. Those efforts seem to have gone up in smoke.
Razer Synapse Web is here to save your PC from startup slowdowns and bloat — here's how to try it now
Razer's Synapse Web Beta offers a no-install solution for adjusting settings, focusing on performance and system resource efficiency.
Microsoft vows to make "behind-the-scenes platform changes" as it begins testing next phase of Windows 11
After a rough few weeks, Microsoft has promised to make behind-the-scenes platform changes to Windows 11 as it begins testing the next wave of features.
Fallout 4 has quietly dropped several free DLCs with ties to New Vegas and the TV show — here's everything new in Bethesda's RPG you can play now
Recently, developer Bethesda has released four substantial and free Creation add-ons for Fallout 4 that have connections to New Vegas and the TV show.
Steam maker Valve is up against a $900 million lawsuit in the UK, accused of "rigging the market" and "excessive" commission prices — it just got the green light
A roughly $900m lawsuit filed against Valve claiming its business practices with Steam are "shutting out" the competition has been given the go ahead to continue.
Hands on: The new Xbox Cloud Gaming dashboard is clean, fast, and ... the future? 🎥
Could the new Xbox Cloud Gaming dashboard unify Xbox across console and PC in the future? It's looking more than a little likely.
Xbox Cloud Gaming’s new web UI is here, and it’s a huge upgrade — here’s how to get in and try it today
Microsoft is now testing a new interface for the Xbox Cloud Gaming experience on the web, and these are the steps to start using it now.
Monster Hunter Wilds’ big PC performance update drops today — and Capcom promises a fix for the DLC bug tanking framerate
Monster Hunter fans have been waiting patiently for Monster Hunter Wilds' long-awaited PC performance patch, and that day has finally come as it's scheduled to launch tonight with promises to fix framerates, CPU usage, and the recent DLC checker bug.
AMD leak suggests RDNA 3.5 extended to 2029 — RDNA 5 reserved for "premium" devices, raising big questions for future laptops and handhelds
A new leak has sparked rumors that AMD is sticking with its RDNA 3.5 integrated GPU architecture until 2029, leaving RDNA 5 for "premium" devices only. Is this Intel's opportunity to take over the handheld market?
YouTube’s latest error message is really an ad-blocker crackdown — blocking playback unless you go Premium or disable the extension
YouTube doubles down on its war against ad-blockers with an error prompt, preventing video playback unless you disable the ad blocker or subscribe to YouTube's 14/month Premium plan.
This 'safe bet' laptop offers strong performance for AI tasks and a beautiful 2K, 120Hz OLED Touchscreen for digital art — and it's now $400 cheaper
Best Buy is hosting a limited time 33% deal on the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 laptop, giving it a much-needed price cut so users can enjoy its impressive performance, durable 2-in-1 design, 2K touchscreen, and more for less.
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D review: A $30 bump is great for now, but this CPU will live or die on the 9800X3D's pricing
I tested AMD's new Ryzen 7 9850X3D desktop CPU to see if it's worth the money over its 9800X3D predecessor. Should you spend an extra $30 for 400MHz?
Excel’s new Agent Mode can fix your broken formulas — proving AI can be useful
Agent Mode brings a massive productivity boost to Excel for Windows and Mac, offering direct workbook edits and a choice between OpenAI and Anthropic models.
Microsoft secretly tracked a child's device with cookies in Austria, now it has four weeks to comply: "Tracking minors clearly isn't privacy-friendly."
The Austrian data protection authority has ruled that Microsoft illegally used tracking cookies on a minor's device without consent, using its Microsoft 365 Education platform.
Laffgaff
What is the only country whose name in English ends with the letter ‘Q’?
Iraq.
Called Into Court
A comma, a period and an exclamation mark were called into court. They were being sentenced.
Itsfoss
What is this Clawdbot, Err Moltbot, Everyone's Screaming About?
This open source project has survived Anthropic's trademark lawyers, crypto scammers hijacking its identity, and security holes exposing users.