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Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to deal with China
Sir Keir Starmer says "the UK has got a huge amount to offer" as he visits China to reset relations.
Two officers to face court martial over handling of Jaysley Beck sexual assault case
The officers are to face a court martial over the handling of the case of teenage soldier Jaysley Beck.
Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.
Syria's defiant Kurds vow to 'fight until last breath' despite government push
The US fought IS with the Kurds for years. Now, Donald Trump is siding with Syria's new leader.
'He enjoyed hurting people': Teen attacked others before murdering schoolboy, 12
Det Insp Joe Davenport says the killer attacked his victims in Birmingham for "violence sake".
Agents in Minneapolis could be pulled back if local officials cooperate, border tsar says
Tom Homan said the immigration operation would be more "targeted", as the Trump administration works to calm frustrations both in the city and on Capitol Hill
Trump says Putin will not attack Ukraine cities during cold week
Russia has not confirmed it agreed to Trump's request, but Ukraine's president said he expected Vladimir Putin's promise to be kept.
Could weight-loss jabs be behind rising gallbladder removals?
Last year, there was a 15% annual increase in the operations and surgeons want more research.
A legal blunder allowed the man who abused us at school to escape justice – until now
William Brydson, who was "head of care" at a Newton Stewart boarding school, has been jailed for a litany of offences.
British girl, 7, swept out to sea on holiday in Morocco
Inaayah Makda remains missing after being caught out by a rapidly incoming tide, a relative has said.
Venezuela's oil ghost towns hope Trump plan will revive their fortunes
Amid rusting oil pumps and rigs, once affluent Venezuelan oil towns place their hope in US investment.
The Papers: 'Capitulation in Beijing' and 'Revolt over cancelled elections'
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is pictured alongside China's Xi Jinping on most of Friday's papers.
Why China moved so quickly to execute 11 members of a notorious mafia family
The Ming family ran scam compounds along the Chinese border with Myanmar in Shan state.
'She made us cry almost daily': How to handle a toxic boss
Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.
Weekly quiz: Which record is Harry Styles set to break?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
Planning bids for new homes soar but building remains low - how is your area affected?
While planning applications have risen, home building has lowered, new data suggests.
Secret filming catches locksmith charging 10 times quote
A couple expecting to pay £50 for a locksmith say they ended up forking out more than £5,000.
EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says the move is a response to Tehran's deadly crackdown on protesters.
Republicans and Democrats reach funding package deal, US president says
Funding for DHS will continue at its current amount for two weeks while both sides work out a new deal to fund the agency, according to US media reports.
Scotland's first deputy first minister Lord Jim Wallace dies, aged 71
The former Scottish Liberal Democrat leader was undergoing a procedure at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
Woman charged with murder of one-year-old girl
Jayla-Jean Mclaren died on 3 August after being taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Man accused of impersonating FBI agent in bid to free Luigi Mangione
He allegedly told jail officers that he had paperwork "signed by a judge" to free the accused killer, a complaint states.
Asylum seeker sentenced to at least 29 years for murdering hotel worker Rhiannon Whyte
Deng Majek is told by the mother of victim Rhiannon Whyte that she hopes he never sees the outside world.
Former CNN host Don Lemon arrested after anti-ICE protests at Minnesota church
Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.
Fire halts Euston rail services to several cities across the UK
There is major disruption on all rail services between Euston station and Watford Junction.
UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warns
António Guterres says the international body could run out of money by July due to members' unpaid fees.
Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules
The judge dismissed a federal murder charge against the 27 year old.
China lifts sanctions on MPs and peers, as Starmer says he hopes Xi will visit UK
The prime minister says lifting of travel ban on six MPs and peers vindicates his approach to China, amid criticism.
Arrests made over supersized illegal rubbish dump
The Environment Agency says the arrests are a "vital step" into the Kidlington dump investigation.
Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.
Lib Dems name Gorton and Denton by-election choice
Local activist Jackie Pearcey is the Liberal Democrats' candidate for the Greater Manchester seat.
Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit?
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.
Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.
Why Iran's response to a US attack could be different this time
Tehran has threatened to treat an attack by the US as part of last summer's war, and its response could be more dramatic.
The secret warehouse used to store 450,000 treasures found on HS2 route
Archaeological finds from the planned HS2 train line have been shown exclusively to the BBC.
Inside Syrian camp holding wives and children of suspected IS fighters
Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.
Joanna Lumley, Camilla and David Tennant join memorial for author Jilly Cooper
Royalty and acting stars were at the London service to pay their tributes to the writer.
Manchester Pride confirms go-ahead after previous operator went bust
The future of the event had looked uncertain after the organisers went into voluntary liquidation last year.
Driver jailed for deadly Christmas Day rampage in London's West End
Anthony Gilheaney hit four men on Shaftesbury Avenue, killing Aiden Chapman and injuring the others.
Alan Carr accidentally revealed Traitors victory hours after filming
The comedian inadvertently revealed his victory to a cameraman while working the following day.
Greens name Gorton and Denton by-election pick
The Green Party's leader on Trafford Council has also worked as a plumber since she was 16.
Maya Jama and Ruben Dias' Cheshire home targeted by burglars
Jama was in South Africa filming Love Island and Dias was watching his team Manchester City play.
Millions to get £150 off energy bills for further five years
The government has confirmed the discount for six million low-income households will continue for the rest of the decade.
Bournemouth Echo
5 rare photos show how Old Christchurch Road looked in the 1970s
This Bournemouth road is a hive of activity, bringing together independent shops, high-street staples, and eateries catering to every culinary whim.
A ghost ship in limbo - the Iron Age giant brought back to life by a sugary bath
This was the Poole Logboat, a discovery that would fundamentally alter the understanding of maritime history in southern Britain,
'Loneliness is a crisis': Club reaches more than 12,000 people
A woman aiming to combat the 'crisis' of loneliness has been able to reach more than 12,000 people with a simple, but effective club.
A338 roadworks 'causing considerable disruption', writes MP
Ongoing roadworks near Ringwood are “causing considerable disruption” an MP has said.
Business window in Poole smashed after pellet gun shot at glass
A shop window in Poole was smashed last week after it was shot at.
In The Dock: 'Careless' driver caused serious injury in crash
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
'Prolific' shoplifters banned from entering shops after repeated offences
A trio of "prolific" shoplifters in Bournemouth have been banned from entering a number of shops for two years.
Dorset garden centres join forces with hospitality venues in UK-wide campaign
TWO Dorset garden centres have joined a nationwide campaign aimed at supporting hospitality businesses facing mounting financial pressures.
'Beware of criminals posing as police and bank staff in scam calls'
RESIDENTS are being warned to stay vigilant after reports of criminals posing as police officers and bank staff in scam phone calls.
Bournemouth hotel to host book club and writer workshops
The Royal Bath Hotel is set to host a new book club as well as writer workshops this Spring.
Gardeners urged to act after Storm Chandra to avoid costly repairs and pests
GARDENERS urged to carry out these vital tasks after Storm Chandra to avoid costly repairs, pests and injury
More than 200 trees planted as part of nature recovery project
A TEAM of volunteers has planted 250 trees as part of a nature recovery project in the New Forest.
Person cut free from car after crash near Bournemouth town centre
A road has been closed and emergency services are in attendance after a multi-car crash near Asda
Cherries lodge full application for stadium plans that are 'integral' to European aim
The Cherries have lodged the full planning application for the Vitality Stadium expansion plans that is ‘integral’ to achieve European football by 2030.
Tragedy as person dies on railway
A person has died on the Weymouth to Waterloo railway line
'We're in awe of the progress' - Girl, 15, speaking again after fall from horse
A teenager who suffered multiple bleeds on the brain is speaking clearly
Civil enforcement officer spat at in racially aggravated assault
Police are searching for a man after a civic enforcement officer was spat at in a racially aggravated assault.
Person cut free from car after two-vehicle crash near supermarket
A person was cut free from a car after a multi-vehicle collision closed a busy road near a Bournemouth supermarket.
Drop-in session for male survivors of sexual violence
MALE survivors of sexual violence are being encouraged to attend a support drop-in session during an awareness week.
Jail for drug dealer found with more than £15,000 worth of Class A drugs
A drug dealer found in possession of crack and heroine with a street value of more than £15,000 has been jailed.
Multiple vans stopped as police target rural crime
POLICE carried out a joint operation targeting rural crime across villages near the New Forest.
Two Bournemouth shops closed for selling illegal tobacco and vapes
BCP Council has closed two Bournemouth shops for illegally selling tobacco and vapes.
Demolition and replacement of six-bedroom home in Poole set to be approved
The demolition and replacement of a six-bedroom home in Poole is set to be approved, despite similar plans being refused.
Newly refurbished care home set to open in Poole next month
A NEWLY refurbished adult residential care home is set to open in Poole.
Another weather warning issued- with heavy rain and further floods expected
Another weather warning has been issued as rainfall is set to cause disruption early next week.
Men who 'dragged motorists from vehicles' in 'terrifying ordeal' jailed
Two robbers who threatened motorists and dragged them from their vehicles have been jailed following an investigation by detectives.
Poole man among pair jailed for one-hour burglary spree
A pair of men have been convicted of theft and burglary in the New Forest.
Dorset Police confirms it is testing the use of AI in policing
Dorset Police has confirmed it is testing the use of AI in policing.
New Forest has 'highest concentration' of ancient trees in western Europe
NEW FOREST has the highest concentration of ancient trees in western Europe, according to the New Forest National Park Authority.
Dorset Police recognised for protecting women and changing culture
Dorset Police had two finalists at the National Centre for Violence Against Women and Girls and Public Protection (NCVPP) annual recognition event,
Dorset remains among England's top 10 safest counties
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show a 6.0 per cent decline in overall crime from October 2024 to September 2025.
Southern Water confirms customers' bills will increase in April
The rise is part of the company's largest-ever investment plan, which will see £8.5 billion spent by 2030.
Dorset residents benefit from new high-speed mobile network rollout
More than 380,000 residents across Dorset will now benefit from the new 5G Standalone network.
Major exhibition with rare artworks coming to Dorset museum
The exhibition will be hosted at Poole Museum from February 14 to June 21, 2026, part of a touring programme from the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Appeal to help support 'much-loved' Dorset animal welfare advocate
Poole-based solar company Save Energy UK is supporting the £80,000 appeal for Nicky, founder of Dog Friendly Dorset and Merlin’s Pet Food Banks.
Dorset garden centres back national Help Out Hospitality scheme
Stewarts Garden Centres in Dorset are supporting the Help Out Hospitality scheme.
Banff tour returns with inspiring tales of grit, mountains and wild places
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will visit multiple venues across the region in 2026, including Poole, Wimborne Minster and Christchurch.
Plans considered to reduce speed limits on key roads
The proposals affect New Road and Christchurch Road in Ferndown and West Parley.
Group make stand for Kurdish civilians in town centre
A group marched through Bournemouth town centre making a stand for Kurdish civilians.
This little known HMRC Self Assessment tick box could get you a £2000 tax rebate
"Anyone saving into a personal pension or other ‘relief at source’ scheme can get higher rate relief – but only if they claim it," says former pensions minister
Vet issues urgent safety warning to cat owners over hidden dangers
Both indoor and outdoor cats face common winter risks requiring attention from pet owners.
Formula 1
What happened on Day 4 of the Barcelona Shakedown?
F1.com brings you the lowdown on the fourth day of running at the Barcelona Shakedown, from which teams hit the track to what the drivers had to say.
The best social media from Day 4 in Barcelona
We round up the best social media posted by F1 and the teams at the track from the fourth day of the Barcelona Shakedown.
Why January could be the busiest month for F1 drivers
Racing in 2026 doesn’t start until March, but the drivers aren’t slacking to start the year – January might even be the busiest month of all. Here’s the breakdown of their hectic schedule...
All you need to know about Advanced Sustainable Fuels
Formula 1 is introducing Advanced Sustainable Fuels from 2026, as the sport enters a new era with a new set of regulations. They have ground-breaking potential, and with new power units scrapping for every last ounce of energy, F1’s fuel suppliers are going to be waging their own private battle to see who can push this new technology the furthest.
Piastri assesses first drive in 2026 McLaren
Oscar Piastri has shared his first impressions after getting his debut running in McLaren’s new car at the Barcelona Shakedown, with the Australian admitting that he is “excited” to take the lessons he learned during last season forward into 2026.
Krack reflects on ‘emotional’ first run for new Aston Martin
Aston Martin debuted their new F1 car on the penultimate day of the Barcelona Shakedown, with Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack declaring that they can be “proud and happy” of the milestone moment – despite arriving “a little bit late”.
Windows Central
Microsoft explores bringing Linux-like top menu bar to Windows 11 with new PowerToys feature
Microsoft's PowerToys team is exploring a new feature that would add a menu bar to the top of the Windows desktop, offering power user shortcuts similar to the menu bar on a Mac or Linux distro.
80% of game devs plan to target Windows PC in survey — with only 40% for PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and 20% for Xbox. It's lucky the next Xbox is a PC then, eh?
Steam and Windows stays winning, as console support no longer seems to be a priority for game devs.
We asked you if that massive $900m lawsuit against Valve and Steam holds weight — and the people have spoken
We asked if you thought the huge UK lawsuit Valve is up against over anti-competitive practices with Steam holds weight, and you gave a clear answer.
Microsoft loses a massive $440 billion in market cap as shares tank — investors get increasingly sceptical of its AI strategy
Microsoft investors didn't enjoy the company's FY26 Q2 report, as fears of its AI strategy begin to unravel into despair.
This huge Fallout game is free for a week ahead of the TV show's Season 2 finale — Bethesda advertised it with Twitch star Shroud in a new commercial
Bethesda has made Fallout 76 free to play across all platforms for a week, and advertised the series' games with a new commercial that stars Shroud.
This powerhouse CPU with 8 cores and a 5.0GHz boost clock is off by 14% — a timely deal to upgrade your gaming PC with before prices get too extreme
Amazon is hosting a special 14% discount for the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, a mighty mid-range CPU that will castly your PC gaming experience with 8 cores, 16 threads, a max clock boost of 5GHz, and more.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone Season 2 roadmap is here, and it's gigantic — a new battle royale mode inspired by Blackout is coming, too
One week ahead of Season 2's arrival in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone, its devs have revealed the roadmap and everything coming to both games.
I found a Linux user who switched to Windows 11 after 8 years of distros — and he actually prefers it. Here's why.
After several years on Linux, a power user switched to Windows 11, and here's his experience and why he likes the operating system.
Microsoft promises 2026 will be a better year for Windows 11 — confirms plans to address "pain points" across the OS
Windows 11's biggest pain points are to be addressed this year, Microsoft's Windows president Pavan Davuluri has said.
'World of Warcraft' expansion roadmap detailed, goes free until Feb 1st — Midnight includes mega solo dungeon Labyrinths, mini raids, and more
At the World of Warcraft "State of Azeroth" event, Blizzard detailed the future of the Midnight expansion, touted as the dark middle act of the Worldsoul saga.
A new open‑source Notepad clone brings back the fast, minimal editor we loved — while Microsoft's Windows 11 version keeps getting more bloated
Not happy with the direction that Windows 11's Notepad app is taking? Don't want to use Notepad++? This free, open-source alternative is available on GitHub.
Age of Empires 2's competitive scene is thriving — Pro play is at its best, and a grand finale is set for one of the world's most iconic venues
Age of Empires 2 is the game that refuses to go away, and if anything, it's only getting more popular. The professional competitive scene is delivering some of the best matches ever; here's how to get caught up on the action before the Red Bull Wololo: Londinium grand finale in April.
Helldivers 2 surged on Xbox at launch — before PlayStation’s larger install base drove stronger long-term sales for its breakout hit
New Alinea Analytics estimates show Helldivers 2 thriving on both platforms, with Xbox momentum colliding with PlayStation’s longer, slower sales curve.
These 10 Windows 11 features and changes will ship in February — let's hope it's not another Patch Tuesday disaster
After breaking PCs in January, Microsoft is rolling out 10 new Windows 11 changes for February, including the expansion of Cross-Device Resume.
Crimson Desert receives a 15-minute showcase of its story and open-world gameplay — revealing additional playable characters and rideable mechs
Crimson Desert's release on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC is fast approaching. So, Pearl Abyss is driving up hype for the game by releasing gameplay overviews, starting with coverage of its main plot and open-world gameplay.
Satya Nadella says Microsoft's Copilot AI is seeing massive use, growing "nearly 3x year-over-year" — but investors aren't convinced
Satya Nadella says Microsoft’s Copilot AI is seeing strong adoption, even as investors question the growth of Azure and Microsoft 365.
New Xbox achievement visuals appear in Xbox Cloud Gaming — but gamers shouldn't expect any system overhauls anytime soon
Microsoft has refreshed Xbox achievement visuals in the new Cloud Gaming UI preview, offering a cleaner look while sources say no full achievement system overhaul is planned.
Microsoft is quietly walking back Windows 11’s AI overload — scaling down Copilot and rethinking Recall in a major shift for the OS
People familiar with Microsoft's plans say the company is moving to streamline or remove certain Copilot integrations across in-box apps like Notepad and Paint in 2026, after pushback from users.
Laffgaff
What circular concert venue opened in Las Vegas in 2023?
The Sphere.
Email Saint
Today we celebrate the patron saint of copying people on emails. Saint Francis of a CC.
Itsfoss
France Just Created Its Own Open Source Alternative to Microsoft Teams and Zoom
Not only for them, but any other non-European videoconferencing software.
Systemd Creator Quits Microsoft to Form His Own Linux-focused Start Up
Based in Germany, the company is made up of open source veteran developers.