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Starmer to promise bolder action as leadership threats mount
The embattled PM will seek to persuade his MPs not to ditch him as Labour leader in a speech on Monday.
Chris Mason: Another crunch moment for Starmer as he pleads with Labour MPs not to topple him
The prime minister will seek to reset his premiership in a speech on Monday.
British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital, says UKHSA
The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.
Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.
Adolescence makes history at Bafta TV Awards
The hit Netflix drama wins a record four Bafta TV Awards, including one for 16-year-old Owen Cooper.
Iranian activist tells BBC how fear of war restarting intensifies trauma of repression
A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.
How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout
Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the holiday sunbed scramble.
New laws expected to be in the King's Speech
EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.
Ailing Iran Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transfer
Iranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in prison.
French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit ship
Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris "until further notice", France's prime minister says.
His father had just been buried. Then West Bank settlers forced him to dig up the body
The UN human rights office condemns incident as "'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians" in the West Bank.
Alan Carr and Paloma Faith are still friends, and nine other Bafta TV moments
There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK TV took place.
Watch: Owen Cooper, Narges Rashidi and Celebrity Traitors win Bafta TV Awards
Netflix drama Adolescence was the big winner at the Bafta Television Awards on Sunday, while The Celebrity Traitors also scooped a share of the glory.
Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.
The Papers: Original 'Labour leadership rivals circle' and 'Golden boys' on Baftas red carpet
Almost every paper leads on the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.
This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't
It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.
Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over?
Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different.
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.
No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister says
Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn't want visitors to be "burdened" by biometric checks.
Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war
The Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively shut, severely disrupting global energy shipments.
Thousands gather for protest against antisemitism in London
In recent months, there have been a string of attacks at synagogues and other Jewish sites.
My sister was spending £1,000 a month on drink from delivery apps
A woman who wants tighter restrictions on alcohol deliveries is working with Dry January charity.
'True gent', 91, killed in garage bungalow explosion
Derek Poole's family say he loved cars and used to be an autograss racer. An investigation is under way.
Beatles' early years drama starts filming in Germany
Six-part drama Hamburg Days charts the band's early era with members Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best.
Analysis: Has Starmer done enough to save his premiership?
Was the prime minister's speech enough to avert a challenge to his leadership less than two years after he won a landslide general election victory?
Washington correspondents' dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
Wordle to become TV quiz show with Savannah Guthrie as host
The online word game from the New York Times will hit the small screen in the UK and US from next year.
Portrait looted by Nazis found in home of Dutch SS leader's descendants
The painting is believed to have been plundered by high-ranking Nazi Hermann Goering during World War Two.
'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned
All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.
TikTok launches £3.99 subscription for no ads in UK
Those who don't subscribe will be able to use the platform for free - but be shown personalised ads by default.
Campbell's Bluebird back on Coniston Water almost 60 years after fatal record attempt
The restored hydroplane returns to the lake where its record-breaking pilot was killed in 1967.
Boy's adoption overturned after mum dates prisoner
The child was adopted by a Northumberland woman who is dating a prisoner, the Court of Appeal hears.
Watch: Soldier on parachuting to remote island to bring Hantavirus aid
A specialist team helped supply critical medical support to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic.
How different countries are dealing with passengers from the ship
The UK, US and EU are asking all citizens returning home from the virus-hit MV Hondius to self-isolate for about six weeks.
Tourist hotspot at 'end of the world' denies causing hantavirus outbreak
The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.
How worried should we be about hantavirus?
Passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public?
Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever
With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.
The hospital taking in Britons from hantavirus-hit ship - six years after being used for Covid quarantine
The Merseyside site was last used to isolate those arriving from China at the start of the Covid pandemic.
Pupils hopeless and crying after 'poorly worded' Higher Maths exam
More than 11,000 people have signed a petition calling for a review of the exam saying it was "totally unrecognisable" from what they had prepared for.
Ofcom partially upholds police watchdog complaint about BBC's Chris Kaba doc
The complaint concerned claims made on a Panorama episode on Kaba, who was killed in 2022.
Man who killed wife with hammer not fit for release
A parole board rules that man jailed for killing his estranged wife is not fit for release from prison.
Whales could be harmed by diverted ships avoiding Middle East, scientists warn
Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.
Bournemouth Echo
Nostalgic look back at popular East Dorset event
The Verwood Rustic Fayre of 2001 is a welcome blast from the past and a very pleasant reminder of years gone by - as these pictures prove.
Family share story of 'happy and caring' boy's heartbreaking and unexplained death
The family of a young boy who would 'light up every room he was in' are sharing their story following his heartbreaking and unexplained death
Cruise ship carrying thousands of passengers arrives in Dorset
A huge cruise ship carrying thousands of passengers has arrived in Dorset on day two of its travels
LIVE - 'Serious crash' shuts road for several hours
A 'SERIOUS crash' in Ludwell, near Shaftesbury, has prompted police to block the road.
Octopus caught by surprised fishing boat off coast
An octopus was caught by an unsuspecting fishing boat, in Christchurch Bay
'Rampant' gang evaded £8m in cigarette duty to sell for cheap in shop
Criminals smuggled almost a million duty-free cigarettes and tobacco products and sold them from a Southampton shop, evading over £8 million in duty
LIVE: Two pedestrians and car involved in town centre crash
Two pedestrians and a car were reportedly involved in a crash in Bath Road. Updates to follow.
HMO plans set for green light despite objections
Plans to turn flats into a nine-bed HMO have been recommended for approval despite objections.
Teacher strike cause 'utter disruption' at school as GCSE and A-level exams begin
Teacher strikes at a Wimborne school have caused “utter distraction”, a parent has said, after a school trust controversially proposed sweeping job cuts.
Man 'assaulted' 16 year old boy on train from London to Poole
A man reportedly assaulted a teenage boy on a train before alighting in Bournemouth.
Broadstone town council controlled by Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats control Broadstone Town Council after winning three quarters of the available seats
WATCH: BCP Council leader fails to get elected to Poole Town Council
Watch the moment BCP Council Leader Millie Earl fails to win a seat on Poole Town Council.
Man arrested after reportedly lying in road and assaulting police officer
A MAN reportedly causing a disturbance and lying in a busy road was arrested after allegedly assaulting a police officer in Bournemouth.
Huge handwritten message appears on Bournemouth Beach
A striking beach art installation appeared on the sand in Bournemouth Beach as part of a new mental health campaign.
Free wellbeing activities at The Dolphin for Mental Health Awareness Week
The Access Wellbeing Poole Hub in The Dolphin is inviting people to come along to free events and workshops as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.
Met Office forecast for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: Sunshine and cloud
The Met Office has forecast a mix of sunshine and patchy rain for the week ahead.
Mayday alert issued after boat drifted towards shoreline near island
A mayday call was issued after a boat began drifting towards the shoreline.
Pensioner searches for Good Samaritan who saved her from drowning in river
Elizabeth Anold, 74, from Ringwood, was walking her three-year-old Yorkshire Terrier called Mary and her friend’s 14-year-old Jack Russell called Pickles on Wednesday, May 6, when the terrifying incident happened.
Beavers spotted at Hampshire nature reserve for first time
Tony Thompson, a nearby resident who recorded the video, described the encounter as "an incredible thing to witness".
Team member at Poole care home honoured with Mayor of Poole award
Mirela Toma, Activities Lead at Elizabeth House care home in Poole, was presented with the Individual Contribution Award at the Mayor of Poole’s awards,
‘System has added to our pain’ - Mother of stabbed teen demands justice overhaul
A grieving mother has called for urgent changes to the justice system after her son's killer was jailed for manslaughter.
The disappearing voices of the New Forest captured in new audio documentary
New work by writer and University of Brighton lecturer Craig Jordan-Baker captures the voices, language and everyday realities of New Forest Commoners.
Care home group wins community award at Bournemouth and Poole Business Awards
Kanesbury Care, a Dorset care home operator, has been named the Bournemouth winner of the Community Award at the 2026 Bournemouth & Poole Business Awards
Ringwood Junior School pupils take on mini marathon to fund school improvements
Pupils at a junior school in Ringwood went the extra mile to support their ‘Big Build’ project by taking part in the TCS London Mini Marathon and a special marathon event held at the school.
NHS introduces new digital triage tool amid 'extreme pressure'
A new digital triage tool is being used to help manage demand in emergency departments.
Tom Hayes MP: Getting things done for Bournemouth
This week, the King’s Speech kicks off a new parliamentary term
Bournemouth PR consultant named one of UK's most influential professionals
A public relations consultant from Bournemouth has been named as one of the UK’s most influential professionals in her field.
Care home with specialisms in dementia praised by CQC inspectors
A care home in Wareham has earned a positive rating following it's most recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission.
Motorcyclist 'very lucky to be alive' after crash when deer ran into his path
A motorcyclist has said he is “very lucky to be alive” after swerving off the road and colliding with a grass verge on the A350.
Residents invited to ask questions to BCP Council leader
Residents in Boscombe and Pokesdown will have the opportunity to question BCP Council leader Millie Earl directly at a public community forum later this week.
Mental health first aider launches community walk to tackle stigma
A community walk will be held to promote conversations around mental health and suicide prevention.
South west residents 'turning to unhealthy habits to cope with poor mental health'
New data released by the Mental Health Foundation has revealed widespread use of unhealthy coping mechanisms by people the south west when they are “stressed, anxious, or low”.
Michelin-starred restaurant wins hospitality business of the year
A Michelin-starred restaurant in Poole has been awarded the Poole Hospitality Business of the Year during awards ceremony.
PICTURES - Daily Echo readers share photos of their pets
Meet the pets bringing joy to the lives of Daily Echo readers.
Volunteer to tackle 75km bike ride in support of inclusive outdoor organisation
Connor Bates is taking on a 75 kilometre cycling challenge through the New Forest on May 24 to raise funds for Flourish in Nature.
Residents at Dorset care home lend their ears to Frank Sinatra classics
Residents and guests at Hyacinth house care home in Wimborne enjoyed an afternoon with a live music performance that took place at the home,
Residents divided about potential Moors Valley omission from parking scheme
Residents are divided about the news that Moors Valley Country Park may be removed from the Forestry England Membership Scheme. The scheme, which costs £96 a year, currently allows members to park at Moors Valley without incurring any extra charges.
Christchurch WI enjoys busy meeting and prepares for events
Members of Christchurch Central WI enjoyed a busy and celebratory meeting at Druitt Hall on May 6 as the group looked ahead to a packed programme of events for 2026.
Starmer vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong after 'tough' election results
The Prime Minister took responsibility for Labour’s losses across England, Scotland, and Wales
Starmer to promise ‘strength through fairness’ as he battles to remain PM
Sir Keir Starmer will give a speech on Monday, marking the start of a critical week for his leadership
UKHSA Hantavirus update as 22 cruise ship passengers moved to UK hospital
Twenty British nationals, one German national who is a UK resident, and one Japanese passenger from the MV Hondius are now under observation
Formula 1
Star-studded music line-up announced for Azerbaijan
Katy Perry and Calvin Harris will perform in Baku over the 2026 Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend.
Inside the art of deployment and its impact on betting
The 2026 regulations brought a huge shift in how drivers utilise the electrical energy of their engines, so we take a look at which drivers have adapted quickly to the changes.
Who’s signed up as the team boss of each F1 squad?
As well as two drivers, every F1 outfit needs a team boss – but who are the 11 figures carrying out this crucial role up and down the grid? Following on from our driver contracts list, we outline each team’s leading figure and the deals they have signed…
McLaren ‘definitely want to defend’ the title – Stella
Following a better weekend for McLaren in Miami, Team Principal Andrea Stella has given his assessment on whether the squad can potentially defend both titles in 2026.
How the Teams’ standings have changed after four rounds
From a new leader to some dramatic shifts in the midfield, F1.com examines the key changes so far in the 2026 Teams' Championship compared to the end of last season.
MS Dynamics
Introducing Consent‑Based Recording for Voice Agents and CSR Interactions in Dynamics 365 Contact Center
Consent-Based Recording in Dynamics 365 Contact Center captures caller consent early and enforces it across voice AI and agent interactions to support compliance and trust.
The post Introducing Consent‑Based Recording for Voice Agents and CSR Interactions in Dynamics 365 Contact Center appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Windows Central
“This does feel a little underwhelming”: Xbox Game Pass officially joins Discord Nitro as the two platforms tighten their partnership
Xbox and Discord are expanding their partnership with Discord Nitro now including Xbox Game Pass Starter Edition. The collaboration also introduces new Discord perks for Game Pass users and improved game discovery features.
How a fan‑made Minecraft modpack recreates a full Halo roguelike experience with iconic weapons, enemies, and survival rules
Halo Rogue is a fan-made Minecraft Java Edition modpack that transforms the game into a Halo-inspired roguelike survival experience featuring Covenant enemies, Flood encounters, Halo weapons, and Master Chief’s Mjolnir armor.
Introducing the Tom’s Guide Savings Squad — and why Windows Central readers should absolutely care
The Tom’s Guide Savings Squad is officially live, officially useful, and officially ready to help you stretch your tech budget further than you thought possible.
Logitech MX Master 4 update lets you feel Windows 11 through haptics
Logitech’s MX Master 4 now supports native Windows 11 haptic effects, allowing you to feel window snapping, PowerPoint alignment, and UI buttons through your mouse.
My PC game library finally broke me — this WD_Black PCIe 5.0 SSD's huge Amazon discount was the upgrade I needed
The WD_Black SN8100 is a mighty PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD that will improve your PC's storage space while boosting its performance. Normally, the WD_Black SN8100 2TB model costs over $1,000, but with this limited time 54% discount, it's now more affordable. Discounts for the 1TB, 4TB, and 8TB are also available.
Microsoft feared that OpenAI might jump to Amazon and badmouth Azure "on the way out" — internal emails revealed in court
Internal emails show Microsoft worried OpenAI would storm off to Amazon and undermine Azure’s credibility.
"Apple does this and you love it": Microsoft VP fires back at trolls over Windows 11's new performance boost feature. "It's not cheating; this is how modern systems make apps feel fast."
Windows 11's upcoming "Low Latency Profile" feature has been branded "lazy" by online trolls. Microsoft VP explains why they're wrong.
Sandisk's official Xbox Ally / X microSD card is solid — but should you actually buy it?
I was able to grab Sandisk's official microSD card for the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X range. But ... it's honestly not much more than a logo. Here's what you need to know.
"What an insane screw up": Xbox itself leaks 'Forza Horizon 6' PC files in full a week before launch — and pirates already cracked it
It's a potentially multi-million dollar error. Playground Games' uploaded fresh pre-load files to Steam, albeit without encryption. The raw files quickly made their way to the world wide web, and the rest is history.
"We currently only support Steam and EGS stores for PC": A major upcoming sequel ditches Xbox PC and Xbox Play Anywhere — is this an emerging trend?
Aliens: Fireteam Elite was a surprise win for Xbox PC and Play Anywhere a few years ago. The sequel has not only ditched Play Anywhere, but Xbox PC all up.
Laffgaff
Where in the body is the strongest human muscle located?
The jaw.
Carnivorous Weatherman
What do you call a carnivorous weatherman? A meat-eaterologist.
Itsfoss
In a Big Move to Linux Security, Debian Makes Reproducible Builds Mandatory
Packages that can't be rebuilt byte-for-byte are now blocked from entering Debian's testing branch.
Linux is Getting a Kill Switch!
This AI-assisted patch would let admins disable vulnerable kernel functions until a proper fix ships.
Restriced by the West, Huawei's Open Source HarmonyOS Now Powers 55 Million Devices
It seems that Huawei has managed to create an ecosystem of hardware as well as software.