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Police review misconduct claims after files suggest Mandelson sent government information to Epstein
The peer is accused of passing sensitive information to the convicted sex offender while he was business secretary.
Sarah Ferguson's charity to close days after new Epstein revelations
Sarah's Trust announced it was shutting "for the foreseeable future" after "some months" of discussion.
Families with children battling cancer to have travel costs covered
The government sets aside £10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment.
Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU says
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.
Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress
The couple bows to the House Oversight Committee's demands after arguing for months that its subpoenas were invalid.
Federal officers in Minneapolis to get body cameras 'effective immediately'
The decision follows bipartisan push for more accountablility after two US citizens were shot and killed by federal immigration officers in Minnesota.
Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway
Marius Borg Høiby, who goes on trial on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for four weeks after new allegations.
After months of acrimony, Colombia's Petro is about to meet Trump
Despite some recent cordiality, the Colombian and Americans leaders have long traded barbs and accusations.
'You can't cut costs with animal welfare': The British zoos fighting for survival
BBC research finds 40% of accredited zoos and aquariums raised financial concerns since 2022.
Mandelson revelations raise further questions about Starmer's judgement
Historical revelations about Lord Mandelson would have been unlikely to have risked political damage to the prime minister directly.
Sarah Ferguson emailed Epstein while he was in prison for child sex offence, documents suggest
The former duchess contacted the disgraced financier for business advice weeks before his release, disclosed documents appear to show.
Andrew under pressure to give evidence on Epstein
There are calls for the former prince to testify on what he knew about Jeffrey Epstein's activities - but emails show multiple requests by US authorities in the past.
At a glance: Mandelson-Epstein emails
Emails sent while Lord Mandelson was serving in government raise further questions about his ties with Jeffrey Epstein.
Final moments of Steve Wright's first victim - and the 26-year wait for justice
The mystery of the teenager's murderer is finally solved by serial killer Wright's admission.
Jack Thorne on 'remarkably tender' Lord of the Flies
Award winners Jack Thorne and Marc Munden on their adaptation of William Golding's Lord of the Flies.
'Mandelson reported to police' and 'Bots moan about humans'
Police probe Mandelson's alleged government leaks to Epstein and AI bots "moan about humans" leads Tuesday's papers.
AI 'slop' is transforming social media - and a backlash is brewing
Social media has been flooded with fake, AI-generated images and videos. But will the majority of users actually care?
BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son
Norway's royal family has been embroiled in recent scandals, including Crown Princess Mette-Marit links with Epstein.
China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns
It makes China the first country to outlaw designs first popularised by Elon Musk's Tesla.
Terminally ill bride's final months marred by pension stress
Caoimhe was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2025 after an optician spotted bleeding behind her eye.
Warning for sellers amid rollercoaster gold and silver prices
Experts say there are things to consider before selling off your gold or silver.
Resident doctors vote in favour of more strike action
Members of the British Medical Association have backed more walkouts in the dispute over pay and jobs in England.
MP arrested over more alleged sexual offences
Dan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault.
Thousands of Epstein documents taken down after victims identified
The US Department of Justice faces criticism from victims after names and unredacted images included in latest release.
Sarah Ferguson emails to Epstein show increasing desperation
The messages from the former Duchess of York appear to show her saying she feels "traumatised and alone".
'I was thinking about mum': Boy, 13, swims for hours to save family swept out to sea
Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.
Seven million cancers a year are preventable, says report
Scientists say there is a powerful opportunity to save lives because nearly 40% of cancers are preventable.
'Record number of missiles' hit Ukraine leaving thousands with no heating in -20C
The attack - which reportedly consisted of more than 70 missiles and 450 drones - comes after a so-called "energy truce" expired at the weekend.
Chappell Roan says revealing Grammys outfit wasn't 'that outrageous'
The US pop star drew attention for her breast-baring chiffon Mugler dress at Sunday's ceremony.
Red flags missed before 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose's murder, says family
Harvey Willgoose's family say they believe he would "100%" be alive if his school had acted sooner.
X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel.
Burglar who 'targeted' Anya Taylor-Joy's bedroom jailed
Taylor-Joy and her husband, Malcolm McRae, were staying at the London property on 12 February 2023.
Light aircraft crashes 'with two on board'
A parachute canopy was later seen caught on a nearby pylon following the crash in Greater Manchester.
Restored angel fresco resembling Italian PM Meloni sparks investigation
The artist has denied modelling the fresco on the prime minister.
'Finally got him to go today': Mandelson's emails to Epstein on Gordon Brown
Emails released by the US appear to shed new light on the dying days of Gordon Brown's government.
Prince Edward says it's 'important' to remember victims as pressure on Andrew grows
The Duke of Edinburgh, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's brother, is the first senior royal to speak about the new documents.
Clintons agree to testify on Epstein as vote looms to hold them in contempt of Congress
The couple previously argued that a House committee's demands were invalid. It is not clear when they will testify.
Victim of 'Celtic Curse' spent years blaming herself for poor health
Anne Campbell says being diagnosed with a genetic disease in her 80s came as a relief.
My shock at becoming a mum after teenage cancer treatment
A woman left in chronic pain after cancer as a 13-year-old describes "pure joy" at having a baby.
Like a screwdriver in my face - life with 'the world's most painful known medical condition'
Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition where something as simple as a gust of wind can cause excruciating pain.
Son of Norway's crown princess hears details of rape charges in tense trial for royal family
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges including four counts of rape in one of the biggest cases in Norway for years.
Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive
The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger.
Stop watching Netflix if you want to save pubs, Welsh first minister says
Eluned Morgan said her government can't be expected "to step in and do the work that the public should be doing".
Bus carrying pilgrims overturns in Brazil killing 15 on board
Three children are among those who died in the accident, which happened on the return leg of their journey.
Trump says Republicans 'should take over the voting' and 'nationalise' US elections
American elections are primarily run by state law, and voting is administered by local officials across the country.
Sharon Osbourne invited to stand in local election
Robert Alden, the leader of the city's Conservative group, invited Osbourne to join their campaign.
One million people miss HMRC tax return deadline
The UK's tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday.
Jesy Nelson backs under-16 social media ban to protect daughters
The former Little Mix star reveals why she wanted to let cameras in to document her pregnancy journey.
Bournemouth Echo
Battle broke out on the beach - not against foreign enemies but smugglers
Ancient woodlands of the New Forest were the engine room of a thriving, murky empire.
Campaign to buy land around giant hits target in just 60 days
AN APPEAL to raise money to help buy the land surrounding the famous Cerne Abbas Giant has reached its fundraising target in just 60 days.
Youths on motorbikes riding in 'antisocial and potentially dangerous' manner
MULTIPLE incidents are reported where youth riding motorbikes in an antisocial and potentially dangerous manner around the town, police say.
Popular drum and bass night to celebrate 20th birthday in Bournemouth
A popular drum and bass event is celebrating two decades of partying in Bournemouth last his month.
Safer BCP supporting survivors of sexual violence
Safer BCP is providing training and events to help build safer communities and support survivors of sexual violence.
Second edition of history book talks about Ringwood pubs
A SECOND edition of a history book talking about Ringwood’s pubs has been released after the first print run sold out within four months.
In The Dock: Serial shoplifters among the cases
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
'Important step': New collaboration could arise from university's international talks
ARTS University Bournemouth has described a proposed collaboration with a Malaysian university as an “important step towards international engagement.”
Call for sale of monster bikes to be banned
Tom Hayes MP is calling for an ban of the sale of of "monster bikes" .
Jailed in January: Murderer, rapist and stabbers
CRIMINALS jailed in January include a woman who murdered a motorcyclist, an asylum seeker who raped a woman in her own home and young men who committed stabbings in Bournemouth town centre.
Woman battling incurable cancer spending final years making memories
A woman living with an uncurable form of cancer is using her final moments to create memories for her loved ones that will last forever
LIVE: Long delays on the roads with more flooding predicted
There are heavy delays on the roads and this morning and more heavy rain could cause further flooding across Dorset
Fridges and fire extinguishers dumped on side of A31 in New Forest
The council is appealing for information after a large-scale fly-tipping incident involving industrial and commercial waste was discovered near the A31.
Dame Esther Rantzen shares sad update in cancer fight
Dame Esther Rantzen has revealed that the drug she was prescribed after being diagnosed with terminal lung cancer has stopped working
Mobile network launches bird live stream from New Forest garden
Watch live footage of garden birds from Chris Packham's New Forest feeder, streamed by Ecotalk.
Man arrested for murder released by police as investigation continues
A MAN arrested under suspicion of murder has been released by police as investigations continue.
'We simply can’t justify it' - Pokesdown station funding to be withdrawn
BCP Council is set to withdraw £2.6million of funding from the Pokesdown Station improvement project.
Police warning after more than £16K stolen from rural sites
FUEL thieves have targeted rural sites in Arne and Crossways in recent days, prompting police to warn residents and landowners to stay alert during bad weather.
MP helps pensioner get her pension after 30 years
BOURNEMOUTH MP helped a 91-year-old woman from Bournemouth to get her pension following months of delays and distress.
Man sentenced after stealing from health and beauty retailer
A SOUTHAMPTON man has been jailed for nearly three months after stealing from a health and beauty retailer in the New Forest.
Independent opticians Underwood Eyecare enter new chapter under new management
Opticians Underwood Eyecare in Ferndown reaffirms its commitment to delivering personalised, specialist eye care for the local community after change in management.
Man banned from all McDonald's after assault in restaurant
A MAN has been banned from all McDonald's branches after he assaulted a man in the restaurant.
Boots to offer free hearing tests at Christchurch store
FREE hearing tests and walk-in appointments are being offered in Boots’ Christchurch store as part of its ‘Hear Better Week’.
New Forest home to more than 1,000 ponds
NEW Forest is home to more than 1,000 ponds, rivers, streams and other wetland areas according to the New Forest National Park Authority.
Travel company see 'record breaking January' sales
A TRAVEL company of Bournemouth have said they had “a record breaking January” with sales up significantly.
Sandbanks thief who raided home of Hollywood star jailed for burglary
A MAN who is currently serving a life sentence for a violent Sandbanks robbery has been handed a further jail sentence after a burglary involving a Hollywood actor.
Trio arrested for drug offences in Bournemouth
A trio of people were arrested last week for drug supply offences in Bournemouth.
Swanage beach 'real battering' exposes buried objects
OBJECTS that were once buried in sand are now exposed and clearly visible at Swanage beach.
Teenager arrested after pregnant woman hit by an e-bike
A 13-year-old boy from Poole has been arrested after a pregnant woman was hit by an e-bike and taken to hospital.
Jury begin deliberations in manslaughter re-trial
THE JURY have begun their deliberations in a manslaughter re-trial where an 18-year-old man died in Bournemouth town centre.
£60k to help youngsters in tribute to marine hero
A foundation set up in memory of a Royal Marine killed in Afghanistan has committed more than £60,000 to support the dreams and young people in 2026.
National Puzzle Day celebrated by residents at care home in all day tournament
The home celebrated National Puzzle Day with a full schedule of brain-teasing activities including crosswords, Scrabble, Sudoku and jigsaws.
Peter Mandelson to step down from the House of Lords after Epstein revelations
Peter Mandelson is set to step down as a member of the House of Lords, it has been announced.
Why has Sarah Ferguson's charity said it will close 'for the foreseeable future'?
Sarah Ferguson's charity, Sarah's Trust, has announced it will close "for the foreseeable future".
Full Celebrity Bake Off lineup revealed from popular radio host to iconic singer
Scott Mills, Molly-Mae Hague and Rag’n’Bone Man are among the stars taking part in The Great Celebrity Bake Off on Channel 4 this year.
Retired detective Paul Stickler to present murder case in Wimborne this February
Retired detective and author Dr Paul Stickler will present The Green Bicycle Murder at Wesley Hall, Methodist Church in Wimborne on Friday, February 20.
Oak Academy students mark Holocaust Memorial Day in week of shared events.
A group of students from Oak Academy, Bournemouth, joined students from two other local secondary schools at the launch of the Dora Love Prize at Bournemouth University last week.
Classic ballet comes to Bournemouth Pavilion this weekend
The classic Swan Lake Ballet is coming to Bournemouth Pavilion this weekend.
Formula 1
All you need to know about Williams
Williams enjoyed one of the strongest seasons in their recent F1 history last year, rising to fifth in the Teams’ Championship – their highest placing since 2017 – and returning to the podium with new signing Carlos Sainz. Can they take the next step as F1 enters a new era of regulations? F1.com previews the Grove-based squad’s campaign…
Check out every angle of Williams’ 2026 livery
Williams have become the latest team to unveil the livery that will adorn their new challenger ahead of the 2026 season.
Williams show off their new livery for 2026 F1 season
Williams have showcased their livery for the 2026 campaign.
Newey opens up on debut Aston Martin design
F1 design legend and Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey has spoken about the process behind his maiden creation for the squad, the AMR26, and how the entire workforce “rose to the challenge” in preparing it.
Russell impressed by ‘pretty spectacular’ Aston Martin
George Russell has described Adrian Newey’s debut Aston Martin as “pretty spectacular” and “probably the most standout” design of those seen at the Barcelona Shakedown.
Doohan joins Haas as reserve driver for 2026
Former Alpine racer Jack Doohan has signed with Haas as a reserve driver for the 2026 F1 campaign.
Windows Central
Newegg is offering big-time discounts on several gaming laptops — with price cuts up to 40% to help you find scarce RTX GPUs amidst the RAM Crisis
Newegg has a special surprise for PC gamers struggling to find a new gaming laptop amid the RAM crisis, driving prices up. A special, limited-time sales event selling several gaming laptops with increasingly rare NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPUs inside that will last from February 2, 2026, to February 8, 2026.
Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity dev argues against ex-Bethesda Skyrim lead, says a Morrowind remaster would succeed — "it would sell like f***ing hot cakes"
Oblivion Remastered has many hoping for Morrowind Remastered, too, but an ex-Bethesda dev says it wouldn't do well. A dev at BG3 studio Larian disagrees.
If the next Xbox is a PC, Microsoft needs to prove it can avoid Windows’ biggest problems
I've been using Windows almost daily for 30 years. I know my way around its idiosyncrasies and foibles. But is that what the average Xbox gamer wants to have to deal with?
Death Standing becomes one of Xbox's most played games this week — and it's all thanks to Xbox Game Pass
The Director's Cut of Hideo Kojima's critically acclaimed Death Stranding hit Xbox Game Pass recently and has quickly become quite popular on the Xbox ecosystem because of it. Here's where it stands on the most popular Xbox games of January 2026
That survival game we were all hooked on 5 years ago just got a big birthday update, with the devs teasing more coming soon — "2026 is going to be a great year"
It's the fifth anniversary of Valheim's Early Access launch, and to celebrate, its developers have released a new Patch 0.221.10 update with big improvements.
Microsoft adds a ton of new Xbox "Stream Your Own Game" titles to cloud gaming — Rimworld, Blasphemous, Divinity: Original Sin 2, and more
Xbox Cloud Gaming just got a whole lot better, especially if you want to punish yourself and your sanity.
Hide your Cronus, hide your XIMs — Call of Duty's anti-cheat team targets third party devices ahead of Black Ops 7 Season 2
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Team RICOCHET has announced new changes to anti-cheat security ahead of the launch of Ranked Play and Season 2 coming February 5.
User reactions make it clear Microsoft’s real AI problem on Windows 11 isn’t the tech — it’s trust
Since the Windows Central exclusive was published about Microsoft pausing its aggressive AI push on Windows 11, it sparked hundreds of comments in the community, and here is what users had to say.
Windows 11 has seemingly burst through the wall — market share skyrockets as OS passes 1 billion users
Windows 11 adoption hit 62.41% this month, but after a year of flatlining growth, it's unclear if this spike represents a real trend or a statistical outlier.
Even Raspberry Pi isn't safe from the RAMpocalypse — Second price hike in three months pushes 16GB Pi 5 beyond $200
Raspberry Pi is one of the most affordable ways to get your hands on a computer, but memory shortages are causing unwanted price hikes for the company. Here's what you need to know.
Xbox Game Pass announces February's first batch of games — Kingdom Come Deliverance, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, and more are added for 2026
Microsoft has announced via Xbox Wire that February 2026's first batch of games coming to Xbox Game Pass have been revealed, and we have the details on what those lucky additions are.
Xbox and NetEase announce major Xbox PC partnership for China — UU Accelerator officially integrated into Xbox PC app
Xbox has announced a deeper partnership with NetEase, integrating UU Accelerator directly into the Xbox PC app in China to improve online stability and reduce connection issues for players.
Firefox's new AI kill switch reminds me that Edge still doesn't have a similar feature — a one-click toggle would only make Microsoft's browser more appealing
Mozilla announced that it's giving its Firefox browser an AI kill switch, making it easy to disable all AI enhancements with one click. Microsoft needs to add something similar to Edge instead of making us chase down individual settings.
Microsoft's best-ever Windows on Snapdragon laptop has impeccable design, a 20-hour battery, and a 120Hz display for 38% off — just what I need for work
The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 sees its best deal since Christmas 2025, giving folks a chance to experience its high performance, design, and battery life at a 38% discount.
'Xbox Play Anywhere' capabilities arrive for one of this year's most anticipated games — as others leave Xbox PC in the dust
One step forward, a few steps backwards. Microsoft's occasional wins with Xbox PC often come with caveats, highlighting the work still required.
The PC shutdown bug is bigger than expected — Windows 10 machines are now affected
Microsoft has confirmed that a shutdown bug affecting Windows 11 is also impacting supported Windows 10 builds, caused by January security updates.
The Legion Tower 7i with an RTX 5070 Ti is finally a fair price — but only if you use this coupon code
Lenovo’s Legion Tower 7i packs an RTX 5070 Ti and premium design, but only a steep coupon makes its pricing competitive.
Only 3.3% of Microsoft 365 users pay for Copilot despite billion-dollar investments — while CEO Satya Nadella assures that it's "becoming a true daily habit"
A new report suggests that only 3.3% out of the Microsoft 365 and Office 365 users who interact with Copilot Chat actually pay for it after CEO Satya Nadella indicated it had grown “nearly 3x year-over-year”.
YouTube intentionally blocks background play on third-party mobile browsers to keep Premium perks exclusive — will it ever extend to background tabs in Windows?
YouTube is restricting background playback to Premium members, blocking the popular workaround in third‑party browsers in the process.
Laffgaff
What was the last name of the family that housed a wisecracking alien named ALF in the late-80s sitcom?
The Tanner family.
Strange Dream
I dreamed someone was shouting "On your marks... Get set..." I woke with a start.
Itsfoss
36 Years in Making, GNU's Very Own Kernel Project Hurd is Anything But Dead
Better late than never!
Windows 11 May Introduce a Linux-like Feature for its Power Users
This sure does feel familiar to any Linux user. And it is for Windows power users.