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Plaid Cymru ready to run Wales, leader says, after party wins Senedd vote
Plaid Cymru becomes the biggest party in the Welsh Parliament, ending Labour's century long election winning streak in Wales.
SNP wins Scottish election as Reform and Labour tie for second
John Swinney's party finished comfortably ahead of its rivals, but short of an overall majority.
Analysis: Many Labour MPs are blaming the boss for elections body blow
Sir Keir Starmer is facing what looks like a coordinated attempt to get him to set a timetable for his departure.
No leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory losses
The Tories had a grim night at the polls, losing seats to both Reform and the Liberal Democrats.
Polanski says two-party politics 'dead' after election gains for Greens
The Greens secured their first-ever elected mayors and took control of councils, including Norwich.
Sir John Curtice: Election results show politics in the UK has fragmented
Reform are the winners so far, with more results still to be declared.
Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches
Some on the Spanish island worry that the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.
Major train operator to be renationalised in months
GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.
Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
Tess Daly and Vernon Kay separating after 22 years of marriage
Former Strictly host Daly and Radio 2 presenter Kay jointly announced they are "to separate amicably".
William hails Sir David Attenborough's 'remarkable milestone' at 100th birthday concert
The naturalist's seven-decade career was marked with a special concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
King Charles sends Attenborough a birthday message with help from 'friends'
In a video message from Buckingham Palace, wildlife helps the King deliver a birthday card for Sir David Attenborough.
Is hojicha the next matcha? The Japanese tea creeping onto menus
From lattes to ice-cream, Japanese hojicha tea has been creeping onto menus across the UK.
The Papers: 'Labour's historic battering' and 'Vernon and Tess split'
Saturday's papers lead with calls for the PM to quit after Labour's local election losses and Tess Daly and Vernon Kay's marriage split.
The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.
The UFO community has been waiting for answers. Has the Pentagon delivered?
Those within the UFO community spent their day scrutinizing the new documents, images and videos released by the Pentagon.
Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'
Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.
Margaret Thatcher assassination story by Hilary Mantel gets stage premiere in Liverpool
In The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, the award-winning author imagined a plot to kill the PM.
Oasis documentary to show first Gallagher brothers interview in 25 years
Liam and Noel Gallagher will feature in the concert movie focusing on their 2025 global reunion tour.
Teenagers guilty of killing man in ambush
A boy and a girl, both 17, lured Adam Khan to a street before attacking him with a machete.
Vinted harasser jailed for breaking sexual order
A court hears how Darrel Carter sent dozens of messages to female sellers on Vinted.
Man pleads not guilty to threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Alex Jenkinson, 39, denies using threatening behaviour in separate incidents - one involving the former prince.
Drug dealer caught with £1.6m cash jailed
Zulfiqar Shah, 58, is jailed for 16 years and six months at Bradford Crown Court.
SNP leader John Swinney rules out Holyrood talks with Reform UK
The nationalists secured 58 seats in their fifth consecutive election win, but that is short of an overall majority.
Labour MPs have put Starmer on notice after election battering. Can he turn it around?
Even the prime minister's most loyal ministers are pushing him to change, writes Laura Kuenssberg.
PM turns to old Labour hands after election losses but some MPs left baffled
Sir Keir Starmer is attempting to shore up his position after his party suffered heavy election losses.
How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland
Many voters have turned to Reform UK with devastating consequences for the main two parties, Labour and the Conservatives.
Lib Dems offer alternative to extremes of Reform and Greens, Davey says
Lib Dem leader hails gains in England and Scotland as his party profits from slump in support for Labour and the Tories.
Britons on virus-hit cruise ship to isolate at hospital after being flown to UK
The MV Hondius is expected to dock in the Canary Islands this weekend.
Man critically injured after car hits pedestrians in Nottinghamshire town
Police say an argument is believed to have taken place before a car crashed into five people.
HMS Dragon heads to Middle East for potential Strait of Hormuz mission
The Ministry of Defence says the ship will prepare to join an international mission to safeguard shipping, but only when fighting in the region ends.
The 35 Eurovision songs with just three minutes to get you hooked
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.
The UK is set for a staycation summer - and there are plenty of hidden gems
Seasoned staycationers share their favourite spots as Airbnb and Booking.com say interest in UK stays are up on last year.
'Not as sexy - but similar': Matcha went mainstream, now an alternative is emerging
From lattes to ice-cream, the Japanese tea is popping up more and more on menus across the UK.
Lebanon says Israeli strike on south kills seven including child
Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month.
Frontier Airlines plane hits and kills runway trespasser at Denver airport
The unidentified individual had jumped a perimeter fence two minutes before being struck by the airliner.
Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.
More than 200,000 migrants have crossed Channel in small boats since 2018
More than 6,000 people crossed the Channel so far this year, 36% below the total for the same time last year
The car garage that became an unusual fashion house... for Kim Kardashian
A Kent bodyshop painted the striking orange breastplate she wore to the Met Gala after previously fixing its designers' car.
Farmer's shock as sheep gives birth to seven lambs - one shy of world record
While twins and triplets are common, seven lambs being born to one ewe is said to be "incredibly rare".
Boy, 8, showered with gifts after calming plane passenger with singing and football cards
Phoenix has been sent gifts from as far away as Germany after his actions prevented the flight being diverted.
'Bumpy' the orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared at Kenyan sanctuary
The calf was just days old when it was found desperately nudging its dead mother at a lake last weekend.
Bournemouth Echo
Rugby club blitzed annual three-mile New Forest beer race
Nineteen teams of four slogged their way across open forest from Frithams Royal Oak pub to the Sir Walter Tyrrell pub.
Man on run after breaking woman’s nose with single punch outside Bournemouth club
A violent asylum seeker knocked a young woman unconscious after she and her friends rejected his advances.
MP slams police over rise lack of shoplifting charges across county
Shoplifting is on the rise, with one MP warning that high streets are being treated as "easy targets".
Photographer feels 'very lucky' after capturing pod of 15 dolphins near Purbeck coast
A sighting of a dolphin pod has delighted a photographer along the Purbeck coast.
Family anger at parking fees as they travel to visit graves
A man who travels 109 miles to visit his relatives’ graves Lyndhurst Cemetery has branded the introduction of parking charges as “insensitive”.
IN PICTURES - Town council elections results declared at the BIC
Tens of thousands voted in the new town council elections on Thursday, with big wins for Reform UK and the Liberal Democrats.
RECAP: Public urged to keep windows shut as incident causes 'considerable smoke'
An incident near Holton Heath trading park is creating 'considerable smoke'- updates to follow.
RECAP - Town council election results reaction
Latest news, reaction and more after the results for the new town council elections were revealed at the BIC on Friday, May 8
Armed police attend address after reports man had access to weapons
Armed police officers attended an incident in Bournemouth following reports that a man may have had access to weapons.
Hundreds take part in 5k challenge at first Seaside Scramble
More than 300 people took part in a charity 5k with a twist.
Rescue operation for diver off Purbeck
A rescue operation is underway at the coast after a diver became unwell
Police seize van suspected of being used for fly-tipping
A van suspected of being used for fly-tipping has been seized by police investigating environmental offences.
REVIEW - Krapp’s Last Tape, Lighthouse, Poole
Samuel Beckett’s one-act play was written in 1958 especially for Irish actor Patrick McGee (not to be confused with Patrick McNee who was Steed) and has since been performed by many of the theatre’s great and good.
RECAP - Armed police responding to incident in Holdenhurst Road
Armed officers and multiple police cars are attending an incident in Holdenhurst Road in Bournemouth. We will be bringing you latest updates as we get them.
IN FULL: Bournemouth, Poole and Broadstone town council election results
Reform UK has control of both Bournemouth and Poole Town Council, while the Liberal Democrats have gained a majority in Broadstone Town Council.
'Netflix' film crews spotted shooting on popular beach
Television crews reportedly working on a Netflix production were spotted filming scenes on a popular beach in the area.
Man arrested and bike seized after drugs and bank cards found
A man has been arrested after a 'large quantity' of suspected class A drugs, money and bank cards were located while he was being searched by police.
Man appears in court accused of raping girl
A man has appeared in court accused of raping a girl under the age of 13.
Man and his pony complete county-wide trek
A Dorset man who has trekked across the county with his Dales Pony 'Scarlet' said it had been a 'privilege' to complete the challenge with her.
Free drink offered as village inn wins £5,000 bar tab
The landlord of a north Dorset village pub says he is 'honoured' to have won a £5,000 bar tab as part of a competition for The Telegraph's National Pub Day.
Dorset residents invited to celebrate the outdoors with Upton Country Park event
Dorset residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the great outdoors at the Great OutDorset event, taking place on Friday 30 May at Upton Country Park.
Charity motor show at Lulworth Castle to mark 10th anniversary next weekend
Supercars and classics return to Lulworth Castle for the Dorset Blind Association Motor Show 2026 on May 17. Free entry for visitors.
Final leg of 630-mile charity tribute walk to end at Health Sciences University
A 630-mile tribute walk in memory of a much-loved lecturer will conclude at Health Sciences University's Bournemouth campus on Monday, May 11.
Lesser known Asian cuisine lands in Bournemouth town centre
If you were to list the first Asian cuisines that come to mind, you’d no doubt jot down Indian, Chinese and Thai food. But now Filipino is stealing a march, including here in Bournemouth.
Pub of the week: Christchurch boozer re-opens following six-figure makeover
A Christchurch pub has reopened its doors to customers following a six-figure makeover. The Walkford pub is back in business— and collects the Echo’s Pub of the Week award in the process!
Female-led business double shortlisted at national business awards
BE Exhibitions Ltd has been shortlisted for the Service Excellence Award and Southern England Business Woman of the Year title at the NBWA.
Dorset academy pupils travel back in time with Viking Day activities
Year 4 pupils at Manorside Academy in Poole enjoyed an insight into the world of Norsemen with a ‘Viking Day’ facilitated by BU student ambassadors.
Spectacular journey through the cosmos to come to Ringwood venue in October
Audiences in Ringwood are set for an unforgettable experience this autumn as Wonders of Our Universe arrives at The Barn in Ringwood on October 4.
Dorset arts centre launches its first ever youth theatre
Lighthouse Poole is launching its first ever youth theatre with an open call to young people to come and explore their creativity through theatre.
The independent 'video shop' celebrating 30 years in business
A shop offering movie rentals, craft beers, vaping supplies, and American candy is celebrating 30 years in business in Lymington
Poole entrepreneur launches 'one-stop' directory for activity planning in Dorset
A Poole-based entrepreneur has launched UK Activity Breaks, an online directory helping Dorset families and visitors discover local activities.
Dorset's disability charity to hold session to help transition to adult services
A drop-in session from Diverse Abilities on June 24 in Poole aims to support families through the challenging transition from child to adult care services.
Shoplifter banned from multiple stores across BCP for one year - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
Event to celebrate environment and nature of New Forest coastline this month
Coastal Celebration will be held in Milford-on-Sea on Saturday, May 30, between 10am and 3pm, as a day to celebrate the environment and nature of the coastline.
Wimborne's environment to be brought to life with two events next month
Wimborne u3a and Planet Wimborne are inviting people to take part in the final two sessions of, Greener Wimborne, Better Planet in June.
Homeless people in Dorset given help and dignity by new community fund
Charity Hope HTS will provide 20 invaluable ‘starter packs’ for previously homeless residents thanks to a donation from the Nicholas O’Hara Community Fund.
Pupils retrace Alan Turing's bike ride to Dorset school for 100th anniversary
To mark a centenary of Alan Turing's arrival into Sherborne Boys from Southampton train station, a group from Sherborne Schools re-enacted Turing’s journey.
Care home fundraising drive raises £325 for charity through car wash and barbecue
Hyacinth House care home staff in Wimborne put the ‘fun’ into ‘fundraising’ with a Hand Car Wash and barbecue to raise £325 for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
Airline Jet2 reveals surge in package holidays as Brits prioritise security and value
Airline giant Jet2 has revealed that more than half of holidaymakers are now opting for package holidays due to the added sense of security they offer.
Tesco issues urgent warning to Clubcard customers in UK with millions to be affected
Tesco has issued a warning to customers to check their Clubcard accounts before the end of this month.
Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons issue food recall alerts to shoppers
UK supermarket customers who may have purchased affected products are being advised not to consume them.
Speeder loses control of vehicle and flees scene
A speeding driver lost control of his vehicle and fled the scene before being identified by police.
Investigation launched after woman reportedly raped at beach
A section of Boscombe beach was cordoned off following reports that a woman had been raped.
Formula 1
TREMAYNE: Miami proved Colapinto has rediscovered his mojo
After a dip in 2025, Franco Colapinto has found his groove again – and the F1 buzz is well and truly back among Argentinian F1 fans, writes F1 Hall of Fame journalist Davis Tremayne.
The statistic that suggests Antonelli is set to become a champion
Kimi Antonelli joined an exclusive club of Formula 1 drivers who have won three or more races on the bounce with his victory at last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix – adding to previous triumphs in China and Japan.
MS Dynamics
Run case enrichment simulation to assess AI prediction quality in Dynamics 365 Customer Service
The Case Management Agent in Dynamics 365 Customer Service empowers admins to measure AI‑powered field prediction accuracy against real organizational data before enabling case enrichment in production: test against historical records, review the results, refine field descriptions, and enable the feature when accuracy meets your bar.
The post Run case enrichment simulation to assess AI prediction quality in Dynamics 365 Customer Service appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
From intelligence to impact: How agentic AI is reshaping today’s supply chain
As supply chains become more dynamic, the way work gets done and operations are run is changing, and agentic AI is at the forefront.
The post From intelligence to impact: How agentic AI is reshaping today’s supply chain appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Windows Central
"You had lightning in a bottle and decided to pry the lid off yourself": Helldivers 2 reviews crash to 'Mostly Negative' on Steam after controversial update and AMA, Arrowhead responds
Helldivers 2 players have review bombed the game's Steam reviews to "Mostly Negative," with many extremely frustrated with its current state.
Xbox posts the Forza Horizon 6 launch trailer a week before its Early Access release date — I love this tribute to a beloved racer the series partnered with
A week ahead of Forza Horizon 6's Early Access release date, Xbox has posted the game's official launch trailer — and it's got some neat references.
I dug into the new Windows Update rules coming to Windows 11, and these are the 5 things you need to know
Windows 11 is getting major Windows Update changes with fewer restarts, better controls, and smarter fixes. Here's what you need to know.
Xbox’s most underrated co‑op shooter gets a surprise sequel, and its 4‑player bug‑hunt vibe has me very excited
Recently, a new trailer shared by IGN revealed that Aliens: Fireteam Elite, a co-op shooter based on the Alien franchise, is getting a sequel that will be coming soon to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC systems. Here's what's known about this game thus far from this announcement.
"62% won’t pay $70 anymore": Gen Z's shift toward Xbox Game Pass has me rethinking how we buy video games and subscriptions
A new gaming report claims 62% of players no longer buy full-price games, with younger audiences increasingly favoring subscription services and rotating entertainment habits. The shift raises questions about whether Xbox Game Pass was simply ahead of its time.
“We want a real voice”: Why developers at Double Fine are launching a union effort and what it signals for the wider Xbox ecosystem
Double Fine employees are officially moving to unionize with support from the CWA, with Microsoft reportedly remaining neutral throughout the process.
How new Windows 11 Insider builds blend smarter touchpad gestures, cleaner File Explorer, and a free EDU upgrade path
Microsoft rolled out four new Windows Insider builds with upgraded touchpad gestures, clearer File Explorer descriptions, a redesigned voice‑typing UI, and a free K‑12 upgrade path.
Laffgaff
What is the university where several characters work in the TV show The Big Bang Theory?
Caltech.
Boatless Viking
What do you call a Viking who lost his boat? A Hiking.
Itsfoss
Good Job Dell and Lenovo! Hope Others Follow You
Lenovo and Dell are now funding the service that ships firmware to millions of Linux devices.
Dirty Frag is a New Linux Exploit That Grants Root, and There's No Proper Patch Yet
A working exploit is already out, and systems that patched Copy Fail are still exposed.