The News - Saturday, 02 May 2026

BBC News

Protests may need to be stopped in some cases, PM suggests

The PM tells the BBC he is concerned about the "cumulative" effect of marches on the Jewish community.

'I bought a baseball cap to hide my kippah': Jews observe first Shabbat after Golders Green attack

British Jews tell the BBC they are agonising over whether to stick to their usual routine this Sabbath.

US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz

The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.

Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record

Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

Peter Kay show evacuated and man held after police investigate 'suspicious bag'

A 19-year-old man is in custody and the Birmingham site has been searched.

Boats, dancing and cake-cutting: Bermuda welcomes King Charles

Schoolchildren turn out to meet the monarch, with exotic birds and Bob Marley music all part of the welcome.

Elon Musk's latest Tesla pay valued at $158bn - but he can't pocket it

Musk must meet a range of ambitious milestones at Tesla to justify the monster pay packet - so far he has not.

Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?

A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.

Oscars says AI actors, writing cannot win awards

The academy that controls the Oscars on Friday issued new award eligibility requirements around the use of artificial intelligence in film.

BBC tracking US warships using blurry pixels and AI

The BBC Verify team built an AI model to track US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln.

These twins were born within minutes of each other - but have different dads

Lavinia and Michelle are the only case of twins with different fathers to be recorded in the UK.

Revise, recall, then rest - your exam season survival guide

Teachers and tutors share tips for students to get through exam season.

My shopping addiction hijacked my life. Now I realise what caused it

Children's author Sally Gardner says her extravagant shopping sprees left her feeling "ashamed".

The Papers: 'Burnham plans to return' and 'Four weeks from crunch'

Labour grandee Andy Burnham "plans to return to Westminster" and oil crunch looms lead Saturday's papers.

Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it?

For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25.

There was one way we'd agreed to do Devil Wears Prada 2, says Meryl Streep

The sequel's stars on what's changed since the original, and why the film still resonates with women.

Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money

The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.

EastEnders star on the mental health story 'for everyone'

Aaron Thiara has been portraying Ravi Gulati in the soap in a story about complex PTSD.

Highlander stars bring Hollywood buzz to Scotland

Henry Cavill, Karen Gillan and Russell Crowe are in Scotland filming a remake of the cult 1980s film.

Watch: May Day rallies in support of workers' rights held across major US cities

Thousands of demonstrators marched across the country to demand “dignity, justice and freedom” for immigrants and workers.

US court limits mail-order access to abortion pill mifepristone

The court decision curbs access to the drug used in medication abortions, which is currently the most common method for the procedure in the US.

Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force

The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner

All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.

Winners, losers and a PM on the brink - what to expect in next week's elections

Believe it or not, Thursday’s local elections aren’t just about the PM’s fate - there’s plenty more at stake.

Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops was to be expected.

Celebrity Traitors line-up announced - 21 famous faces set to enter castle

Miranda Hart, Maya Jama, and Eastenders legend Ross Kemp are among the stars who will go head-to-head in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors.

My shopping addiction hijacked my life. Now I realise what caused it

Children's author Sally Gardner finally found an explanation for her extravagant shopping sprees after hearing a podcast.

Four injured in Brixton drive-by shooting

One man is in a life-threatening condition after the attack in the early hours of Saturday.

'If we sleep, they bite': Rats and weasels infest camps for displaced Gazans

In the Gaza Strip, the daily battles are now with rats, weasels, and other pests spreading diseases.

Is this the real face of Anne Boleyn?

A computer science team believes they have discovered a previously unknown sketch of King Henry VIII's second wife - but not everyone is convinced.

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls

The warning comes as President Donald Trump said he was "not excited" by Iran's latest proposal for a peace deal.

Princess Charlotte beams in new 11th birthday portrait and video

Sharing the image on social media, Kensington Palace said: "Wishing Charlotte a very happy 11th birthday!'

Kemi Badenoch apologises after Bloody Sunday footage used in video

Foyle MP Colum Eastwood called on Badenoch to personally apologise after the video was posted online.

California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws

Under the new rules, police will be able to issue tickets directly to the car's manufacturer when an autonomous vehicle breaks a traffic law.

Peter Kay show to go ahead after bomb hoax arrest

A teenage man remains in custody and police say no items of a suspicious nature were found.

Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says

Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

Chris Mason: PM seeks to draw contrast with critics within his party and beyond

In his interview with the Today Programme, Sir Keir Starmer addressed the whirlwind of recent events, from wars to rising antisemitism.

Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it?

For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25.

Sewage and agricultural pollution having 'alarming' impact on UK's underwater forests

Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by sewage had far fewer small invertebrates, like crabs.

Bournemouth Echo

Cider boss who torched brother’s car left facing £875k bill after failed will fight

A former cider company boss who torched his mineral water tycoon brother's car after being left less than him in their parents' wills has been hit with a massive £875,000 court bill after suing and losing.

‘We don’t want anyone to live in fear’: Police step up patrols after 'terror attack'

‘WE don’t want anyone to live in fear’ – police up patrols following alleged terrorism attack on Jewish community.

I tried the newly refurbed Alum Beach Hut restaurant - this is what I thought

ELEVATED food in a relaxed beachfront setting – I tried Alum Chine’s recently refurbished restaurant to see if the cooking matched the smart new look.

Toilet block closed after reported drug use and ASB

A toilet block in Bournemouth is set to be closed for three months following reports of drug use and antisocial behaviour in the area.

Missing millionaire appeal ramps up as unclaimed £1mil deadline closes in

An unknowing millionaire who bought their ticket in BCP is still out there and is running out of time to discover life changing news.

Beloved ITV series set to come to an end after 62 years with 'moving' final chapter

The ITV documentary series 7 Up is set to conclude in 2026 after 62 years, with its 10th instalment

ITV bringing back iconic show after 28 years away with popular TV star set to host

ITV is bringing back the iconic Name That Tune gameshow for the first time in over two decades - with Alison Hammond fronting it.

Community shock following death of horse after suspected dog attack

A community has been left shocked after a horse has died following a gruesome animal attack in Dorset

Plan to turn historic chapel into holiday let withdrawn by applicant

A proposal to turn a place of worship into a holiday let has been withdrawn by the applicant

New law comes into force today as 'historic day for pet ownership'

The RSPCA has welcomed a change in rental law that gives tenants in the private rented sector in England the legal right to request permission to keep pets in their rented homes.

14,000 private rental homes in Bournemouth to benefit from Renters Rights' Act

Over 14,000 Bournemouth West renters gain stronger rights under the new Renters’ Rights Act, banning no-fault evictions and capping rent rises.

MP welcomes 50 bills passed into law during first parliamentary session

Labour MP Tom Hayes hails 50 new laws, including public ownership of SWR, Renters’ Rights Act, and Great British Energy, aiming to improve UK workers’ lives.

Landmark new 'community right to buy' powers for community spaces becomes law

New UK community right to buy law lets local groups purchase pubs, libraries and assets like Charminster Library, expanding community ownership powers.

New Forest students help transform schools on Kenya trip

A volunteering trip has helped transform classrooms and build lasting bonds.

Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with 'serious injuries' after crash

A 20-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital after sustaining serious injuries following a crash.

Person arrested after e-bike seized and 'large amount' of THC vapes found

An individual was arrested in Poole after an illegal e-bike was seized and a 'large amount' of THC vapes was located.

Reason behind huge ice block revealed - and its disappointing news for Drake fans

BAD news for Drake fans is good news for AFC Bournemouth supporters - with the ice block near Bournemouth Pier melting away to reveal the Cherries' new kit supplier.

LIVE: Reports of crash near busy main road causing delays

There are reports on the AA traffic feed of a crash on Wellington Road which is causing delays

Millions could get £100 as Nationwide tops switching charts again

Nationwide is leading UK bank switching gains, helped by its £100 payout to members as switching levels surge by 43%.

WATCH: Video captures moment man 'thought he would die' in electric shock at work

A Wimborne-based company has been fined £60k after a tree surgeon 'thought he was going to die' during a severe electric shock from a powerline.

LIVE: Reason behind Pier stunt becoming clearer as ice block begins to melt

A huge block of ice is still in place at Bournemouth Pier this morning - with rumours for it ranging from Drake's new album to a climate change stunt

Salisbury postcode celebrates £1m lottery win as man thanks wife's lucky nudge

A Salisbury man who once cancelled his lottery ticket has his wife to thank after scooping a £125,000 windfall, just days before moving house

'Community-focused initiative': Primary school set to open second-hand uniform shop

A new preloved uniform shop is set to open at primary school to support families by providing them “high quality and second-hand items” at low prices.

Letter: 'Democracy should mean that we are given a "say" in big local matters'

Bournemouth resident protests lack of local democracy by spoiling ballot in Town Council election, highlighting discontent with BCP Council decisions.

Talk to highlight practical ways to protect the local environment

Learn about waste reduction and wildlife-friendly gardening at Greener Wimborne’s Better Planet talks this May. Book with u3a Wimborne or Planet Wimborne.

International illusionist and mind reader to perform at Dorset venue this month

International mind reader Alex McAleer brings his mentalism show to Lighthouse Poole on 23 May. Enjoy mind reading, humour, and audience interaction.

School walk in Dorset raises £350 for maternal mental health group

Bryanston School’s Whole School Walk raised £350 for Home-Start Blackmore Vale, supporting maternal mental health in Dorset via the Mothers in Mind group.

High speed horseboarding to be newest addition to upcoming Dorset show

Experience horseboarding at the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show, Dorset’s top rural event with equine displays, family activities and countryside attractions.

Town centre pub installs affordable golf simulator for guests

A pub in Bournemouth has recently introduced a golf simulator, blending together two very popular interests- swinging a club and a good pint.

Letter: 'Why doesn't Poole Museum have an exhibition dedicated to speedway?'

Visitor urges Poole Museum, Dorset, to include displays on Poole Speedway history, highlighting its cultural importance since 1948 alongside Poole Pottery.

Hundreds of students at Bournemouth academy take part in charity colour run

Over 350 students at Oak Academy, Bournemouth, raised £1,500 for charity in a vibrant colour run, promoting fitness, fun and community spirit in schools.

Taxi service provides buggy sponsorship at Royal Bournemouth Hospital

PRC Streamline Taxis sponsors electric buggies at Royal Bournemouth Hospital, supporting free patient transport with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity.

Animal charities welcome new pet rights for renters under Renters' Rights Act

New pet-friendly renting rules in England let tenants request cats or dogs in rental homes. Landlords must respond in 28 days and cannot unreasonably refuse.

South west residents struggling to afford funeral costs as savings hit crisis

A third of UK households have under £500 in savings, survey finds, raising concerns about funeral affordability and rising direct cremation costs.

Christchurch steel firm director calls time after 51 years of service

Tim Cook retires as commercial director at Christchurch-based REIDsteel after 38 years, marking over 50 years in the UK steel industry and engineering sector.

Asda, Aldi, M&S, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons issue food recall alerts to shoppers

Asda, Aldi, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons customers are being urged to check their cupboards following a series of food safety alerts.

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 400 times its face value

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for more than £200 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

Formula 1

Could Miami Sprint Qualifying set up a four-way title fight?

Mercedes' stranglehold on pole positions in 2026 was broken in Miami as McLaren's Norris set a scintillating pace in Sprint Qualifying to outgun championship leader Kimi Antonelli – with the pecking order getting a bit of a shake-up in the Sunshine State.

Alpine duo optimistic as Colapinto and Gasly reach SQ3 in Miami

Franco Colapinto believes that Alpine are "looking strong compared to the midfield cars" this weekend ahead of the Miami Grand Prix, with the Argentinian and team mate Pierre Gasly both set to start in the top 10 for the Miami Sprint.

What the teams said – Sprint Qualifying in Miami

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from FP1 and Sprint Qualifying at the Miami International Autodrome.

Albon drops to P19 for Miami Sprint

Alex Albon has been demoted down to P19 for the Miami Sprint after the stewards deemed the Williams driver exceeded track limits during Sprint Qualifying.

Hamilton thought Ferrari ‘would be stronger’ in Miami

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have been reflecting on how Sprint Qualifying went for Ferrari at the Miami Grand Prix.

Red Bull 'still not where I want it to be' – Verstappen

Max Verstappen admits his Red Bull car is "still not where I want it to be" but that his performance in Sprint Qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix was "a really positive step for us" after finishing fifth.

Russell explains Miami Sprint Qualifying struggles

After a challenging Sprint Qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes' George Russell has shared an insight into what was causing his issues.

Antonelli relieved with P2 recovery in Miami Sprint Qualifying

Kimi Antonelli salvaged a front row grid slot for the F1 Sprint at the Miami International Autodrome on a tricky Friday for Mercedes.

Miami Sprint pole 'nice way to reward' McLaren – Norris

Lando Norris will start first for the Miami Sprint on Saturday as Mercedes were beaten in a Qualifying session for the first time in 2026.

Join Norris for his Sprint Qualifying pole lap in Miami

Lando Norris produced a stunning lap to claim pole position during Sprint Qualifying at the Miami International Autodrome – ending Mercedes’ dominant start to the season.

Norris beats Piastri and Leclerc to victory in Miami Sprint

Lando Norris claimed victory during Saturday’s Sprint race at the Miami Grand Prix, crossing the line ahead of McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, after another tricky start for Mercedes man Kimi Antonelli.

Watch the Sprint start as Norris leads and Antonelli drops back

McLaren enjoyed a fantastic start to the Miami Sprint as Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri led the field.

How Ferrari and Red Bull’s upside-down rear wings compare

Red Bull caught the eye during Friday’s track action at the Miami International Autodrome when they unleashed their own upside-down rear wing design.

LIVE COVERAGE: Norris seals Miami Sprint victory

Live coverage of Saturday's F1 Sprint ahead of the 2026 Miami Grand Prix.

Best Qualifying bets for the Miami Grand Prix

The countdown to Qualifying is on in Miami, so we’ve hand-picked the best odds available to bettors.

Miami Sprint predictions and betting odds analysed

We’ve picked the best bets available on the market to help you make your Miami Sprint predictions.

‘A hero of the highest calibre’ – Remembering Alex Zanardi

David Tremayne remembers his friend, former F1 driver and Paralympian Alex Zanardi, after the Italian’s death at the age of 59.

Former F1 driver and Paralympian Alex Zanardi passes away

Formula 1 mourns the death of Alex Zanardi, the former F1 driver and Paralympic champion, who has passed away at the age of 59.

Windows Central

ON THIS DAY: Microsoft will focus on desktops with UWP — here's why you should care

Microsoft has a problem with its Universal Windows Platform (UWP) and what it means for developers and consumers. Here is how they plan to fix that and why it means ignore phones.

Microsoft will hide Windows 11's annoying MSN feed by default as it moves to reduce ads and noise across the OS

A new Windows 11 preview build has confirmed that the OS will soon hide the MSN feed by default, replacing it with a new default behavior that opens straight to your widgets instead.

Xbox added its new logo to dynamic backgrounds faster than I expected, as CEO Asha Sharma confirms: "Dropping today"

Xbox has begun rolling out new dynamic backgrounds, profile backgrounds, and gamer pics featuring its recently revealed logo, following a quick turnaround from Asha Sharma’s public confirmation.

This 4TB SSD hits 7,000MB/s read speeds, perfect for PC gaming — I can't believe it's $914 CHEAPER than normal with a discount not seen at Amazon

WD_Black's SN7100 is a solid M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD suitable for PC gaming, and although it normally costs more than $1,000 due to the RAMpocalypse, it's now down to just $500 at Best Buy for a limited time. 1TB and 2TB models are also on sale.

“Xbox mode is easily the headline feature”: In May’s Windows 11 update, I walk through the 11 upgrades that change how we use the OS, and why some of them surprised me

The May 2026 Windows 11 update adds Xbox mode, AI Taskbar support, and security changes you shouldn't ignore. Here's all you need to know.

Microsoft highlights fan voting site as Xbox VP calls on players to choose which classic games should return via backwards compatibility

Jason Ronald directs fans to a community voting site for backward compatibility requests, hinting that player feedback could play a role in future Xbox game preservation efforts.

Your Windows PC's security foundation could expire in 8 weeks — Here's how to check if you're eligible for a new Secure Boot certificate

Microsoft's original Secure Boot certificates, first issued in 2011, are set to expire in June 2026, effectively leaving your PC in a degraded security state. Here's what you can do to prevent any issues.