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Police pelted with missiles at Henry Nowak protest
A large crowd gathered close to the family home of Henry Nowak's killer.
Key moments from police bodycam footage
BBC Verify has analysed bodycam footage that was released by the police of Henry Nowak after being stabbed by Vickrum Digwa.
Three quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests
A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.
US and Iran launch new strikes as ceasefire negotiations stalled
US launches fresh strikes on Iran and an oil tanker as Tehran says it attacked US bases in the Gulf.
Police sent personal details to the wrong person, says alleged Al Fayed victim
Joanna Brittan says notes about her alleged abuse were sent by the Met to another alleged victim in error.
Trump administration drops $1.8bn 'compensation fund'
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's announcement to abandon the fund comes amid pushback from top Republican lawmakers.
Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes
The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.
Watch: Man attacked by bear at steel works in Japan
The bear, who injured four people in the attack on Tuesday, remains on the loose within the factory compound.
King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.
Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?
Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.
Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?
Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.
The Papers: 'Plea for calm ignored' and 'Arrest that outraged nation'
The aftermath of the sentencing of Vickrum Digwa for the murder of Henry Nowak dominates Wednesday's papers.
Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade
The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.
Five questions left unanswered by the Mandelson files
A second batch of files relating to Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador has been released.
Indonesia's Prabowo fires head of free meals scheme plagued by poisonings
The centrepiece programme of Prabowo's government has left tens of thousands of school children ill.
Ex-BBC presenter John Humphrys on being drunk during live Nixon resignation report
The former Today presenter has released a new podcast in which he talks about growing up in Cardiff.
Mysteriously missing congressman wins primary after Trump endorsement
Republican lawmaker Tom Kean Jr has not been seen in Washington or his New Jersey district for several months.
Canada formally requests 16-year renewal of North American free trade pact
In a letter to his North American counterparts, US-Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said the three countries should renew the USMCA trade deal.
Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor
The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.
Search operation launched after fishing boat sinks
One person was rescued by a local boat and there is an ongoing operation on Carlingford Lough to recover the second person.
Starmer uses disappearing messages on his phone, No 10 confirms
A batch of messages between ministers and Lord Mandelson were published on Monday - but there were only a few from the prime minister.
PM accuses Farage of exploiting Nowak case and denies 'two-tier policing' claim
It comes after the Reform UK leader said the public should respond with "pure, cold rage" to the actions of police.
Three die in Royal Navy helicopter crash during training exercise
The Royal Family, prime minister and head of the navy offer condolences after the crash in Devon.
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg as Putin's flagship economic forum opens
Several long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near the city, days before Vladimir Putin is due to address the event.
How a content creator tried to use a YouTube alibi to get away with murder
Stephen McCullagh, 36, of Woodland Gardens in Lisburn, will serve at least 31 years in prison for the murder of his pregnant partner Natalie McNally.
The end of Trump's 'weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back
The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.
Norwegian teen was in UK to 'undertake a hit', court hears
Johannes Natland was due to carry out a shooting on behalf of a Swedish criminal group, trial hears.
Universal park officially named as government pledges £1.3bn
The government's contribution is going towards upgrading local infrastructure and transport links.
BBC presenter apologises for misquoting Nigel Farage
Matt Chorley says he "misremembered" a quote by the Reform leader, which was "a mistake on my part".
Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger dies aged 62
Sir Alex held a career in British intelligence that spanned almost three decades after joining the service in 1991.
Man shot dead by FBI after taking hostages at California bank
Two hostages were released on Tuesday, and the remaining hostages released on Wednesday were unharmed, police said.
Community shocked by violence at Henry Nowak police protest
Southampton residents say they were "scared to open their doors" after violence at a Henry Nowak police protest.
Do you find yourself aimlessly scrolling? You're not alone
A Virgin Media O2 report suggests an average of 36% of time spent on phones is without a clear purpose.
We now know how Peter Murrell embezzled from the SNP - but not why
Details revealed in court show the persistence, cynicism and devious tactics used by the former chief executive.
KSI tells Sidemen 'I'll always be here' after quitting YouTube group
The social media star has addressed his fellow Sidemen after leaving the YouTube collective.
A talking cube, female God of War & Wolverine among PlayStation announcements
The new instalment of God of War will star Kratos' wife Laufey, but some fans have questioned the call.
'Lazy but convenient' - a quarter of young adults in Wales have two or more takeaways a week
Public Health Wales said it must become easier for people to make healthier eating choices.
'Selfish' drivers delayed response to drowning girl
Chiedza Nyanjowa got out of her depth while trying to retrieve a ball as she played with her cousin.
CBS News fires correspondent Scott Pelley from 60 Minutes
The veteran host had accused leadership of "murdering" the news show in a confrontation at a staff meeting this week.
Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote count
Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues.
Meta workers can opt out of being tracked at work - but only for half an hour at a time
According to an internal memo, new controls will allow employees to pause the data collection for "up to 30 minutes at a time".
Bournemouth Echo
The tragic story of the New Forest Gypsies
The arrival of the Romany people in Hampshire was first recorded in the parish registers of the 1630s,
New Forest village 'visited by kings and queens' among UK's best staycation spots
Lyndhurst in the New Forest has ranked among the UK's best staycation spots according to The Sykes Staycation Index 2026
Pope Leo XIV honours a Boscombe resident with a meaningful award
Pope Leo XIV has honoured a Boscombe resident with a special blessing in recognition of his two decades as a volunteering.
Campaigners stage protest against 'unwanted' Canford incinerator
A group of residents and campaigners held a demonstration involving drums, chants and banners outside Bournemouth Town Hall
Conservationists ‘shocked’ over suspicious disappearance of white-tailed eagle
Conservationists have said they are “deeply shocked and saddened” by the suspicious disappearance of the first white-tailed eagle to be born in the wild in Dorset for centuries.
'Grief does not pause the cost of living': Wife of missing diver calls for change
A woman is calling for urgent reform to bereavement support laws, two years after her husband disappeared during a scuba dive.
Woman banned from Poole petrol station following assault - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Poole Magistrates' Court:
'Murder' victim named as Poole Harbour probe continues
A body has been found after a man was reported missing after he entered the water from a sailing boat in Poole Harbour on Friday.
New Forest residents urged to make their gardens wildlife-friendly
Gardens could play a vital role in supporting wildlife in Hampshire.
Planning applications propose changes to two Purbeck petrol filling stations
Changes for two Purbeck petrol filling stations have been put forward to Dorset Council
Traveller site, home extensions and waste facility plans submitted
A TRAVELLER site, home extensions and a retrospective consent for a waste facility have been submitted to Dorset Council for planning consent in the Wimborne area.
Man who fled custody and caused four-day 'man-hunt' jailed
A man who led police on a four-day 'man-hunt' has been jailed for more than two years.
Watch: protestors clash outside 'asylum hotel'
Dozens of anti-immigration protestors gathered outside the Roundhouse Hotel on Friday evening (May 29), where asylum-seekers are being housed. The Bournemouth Patriots demonstration was opposed by counter-protesters from Stand Up to Racism.
Jailed in May – Sex offender preying on vulnerable girls, rapist and stabber
Criminals jailed in May include a sex offender who preyed on vulnerable girls, a rapist who violently assaulted a woman and a man who stabbed a teenager to death.
Bournemouth Airport more expensive than Heathrow as drop-off charges rise
Bournemouth Airport is now charging more than Heathrow for short-stay pick-up and drop-off, as taxi drivers and local businesses say the increase has been introduced without warning and risks driving customers away.
Abusive air passengers could be prevented from flying with any airline
A new government proposal would allow airlines to share information about abusive individuals and create a blacklist to prevent them from flying on any airline.
New £17.9m mental health unit offers safe haven for young people in Bournemouth
Seastone, Dorset HealthCare’s new £17.9 million unit in Bournemouth, will provide 24-hour care for 13 to 18-year-olds with severe mental health issues.
Former B&B submits retrospective plans to become eight-person HMO
A former B&B has submitted retrospective plans to become an eight person HMO.
Security team help police arrest aggravated burglary suspect
A wanted suspect was apprehended in Poole following a collaborative effort by officers and a member of staff from SWL Security.
Man convicted of filming his dog attacking a rabbit named
A Poole man has pled guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal after he filmed himself pulling a rabbit out of a bag and setting a dog on it.
Roads in Poole to be closed for a month for gas works
Roads in Poole will be closed for up to a month by BCP Council to allow gas works to take place
BCP Council intends to update its library bylaws
Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council intends to update its library bylaws
New Forest breakfast campaign showcases regional produce
A new breakfast campaign is celebrating homegrown flavours while supporting rural communities and charity.
You can't park there, mate! Car drives off wall and into Poole Park lake
A car entered the water in after driving off the wall into a lake in Poole Park.
New Forest's longest professional theatre company to close after 45 years
Forest Forge, the New Forest’s longest standing professional theatre company based in Ringwood, is set to close in August after 45 years.
Watch: Man flees changing room after reportedly taking indecent images of women
A woman who bravely confronted a man allegedly taking indecent images of her whilst with her eight-year-old daughter in a Castlepoint changing room is demanding quicker police action.
Parking spaces may be lost at Tesco under proposed kiosk scheme
Four parking spaces at a Tesco Superstore may be lost under a proposed laundry kiosk scheme. A proposal has been put forward for a self-service Johnsons Laundry kiosk at the Tesco superstore.
Step inside breathtaking £9.5m waterfront home with jetty access to river
A breathtaking waterfront home with direct jetty access to the River Stour is up for sale for an impressive £9.5 million in Christchurch.
Netflix drama 'featuring Michael Fassbender' filmed at Lake Pier overnight
Film crews were seen on Lake Pier in the early hours of this morning (June 3), believed to be for Netflix series “Kennedy”. Cranes and floodlights were pictured illuminating the lake, with one eyewitness claiming that “filming was complete after around ten minutes before wrapping up for the night”.
Christchurch cinema temporarily closes for annual maintenance
The Regent Christchurch closes for maintenance from June 1 to June 21. Refurbishments, upgrades, and new website launch; cinema reopens June 22.
More than 100,000 speeding offences recorded on Dorset's 30mph roads
More than 100,000 speeding offences were recorded on Dorset’s 20mph and 30mph roads between January 2023 and March 2026.
Children's hospice announces plans for new head office in Wimborne
Julia’s House will be operating from East Street in Wimborne following collaboration with Meyson Properties, First Floors Mezzanine, and Jade Aden Interiors.
Letter: In honour of Christian radio host, Ian Kingsley
I keep telling myself that it is both a waste of time and stamp money to write to the Daily Echo but old habits die hard
Celebrated wildlife filmmaker to visit Dorset venue next year as part of UK tour
Celebrated wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will visit the Lighthouse Poole on February 16, 2027, as part of his Lions and Tigers and Bears tour.
Care home takes part in mud run to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Society
Staff members at Moors Manor Care Home in St Leonards, Ringwood, have taken part in the annual Dorset Mud Run to raise £570 for the Alzheimer’s Society.
Businesses urged to book tickets for annual Dorset Chamber president's ball
Businesses are being urged to book their tickets as soon as possible for Dorset Chamber’s annual President’s Ball, taking place on June 18.
Care home resident celebrates 98th birthday with a walk on the wild side
Residents at The Links Bupa Care Home in Broadstone recently enjoyed a special walk at Marwell Zoo to help a much-loved resident celebrate his 98th birthday.
New book to tell story behind one of the UK’s most recognisable beauty brands
Dear John tells the life story of Mark Constantine OBE, co-founder of Lush, and traces his journey from early struggles and personal loss to business success.
Salvation Army branch in Winton hosts dinner to thank its dedicated volunteers
Winton Salvation Army hosted a dinner at its community centre to thank its volunteers who help the church and charity provide vital services to the community.
Local garden designer wins award at BBC Gardeners' World Spring Fair
Claire Booth, based in New Milton, received a silver merit at the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair held at Beaulieu for her garden created for Oakhaven Hospice.
Residents in Dorset village receive CPR and defibrillator training from DSAA
More than 50 people in the village of Holt have taken part in life-saving CPR and defibrillator training from Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance (DSAA).
Fishing boat towed to safety by Poole RNLI after Coastguard request
Poole Lifeboat launched at 4.30pm on Monday June 1 following a request from UK Coastguard to assist a 21ft fishing boat with two people onboard.
Last surviving cast member of beloved film celebrates 100th birthday in Wimborne
Margaret Cave, the last surviving cast member of the film Brief Encounter, celebrated her 100th birthday in Wimborne on May 27.
Unique show celebrating the life of Thomas Hardy to come to Dorset venue
A Beautiful Thread, celebrating the life and works of Thomas Hardy, will come to Lighthouse Poole on June 25, marking the 186th anniversary of Hardy’s birth.
Outdoor Pilates class in Dorset raises over £700 for local youth charity
More than 60 people rolled out their mats in a field outside Vagabond Pilates to help raise over £700 for local youth charity #Willdoes.
Model railway society in Dorset celebrates its 70th anniversary
The Poole and District Model Railway Society, originally formed as the Bournemouth Model Railway Society on August 31, 1956, is marking 70 years.
Choir to perform concert at 'historic' abbey and royal resting place next week
The Bournemouth Bach Choir will perform its final concert of the season at Romsey Abbey on Saturday June 13, in a programme titled Heavenly Harmony.
Rising apprentice stars of the workplace named at Dorset Apprenticeship Awards
Rising stars of the workplace have won honours at the 2026 Dorset Apprenticeship Awards, hosted by Dorset Chamber.
Pre-school shut amid fears children ‘at risk of harm’
A pre-school has shut over concerns that children are at risk of harm, the Echo understands.
New campaign launched to tackle green waste fly-tipping in Dorset
A new campaign has been launched to tackle green waste fly-tipping in Dorset.
Families to wear every colour of the rainbow in pier-to-pier walk
A colourful pier-to-pier walk is being held to raise funds for disabled children and their families.
Care home residents in Dorset treated to special musical afternoon
Residents of care homes in Dorset were treated to a special musical afternoon.
Former Cunard worker returns to the water for 102nd birthday
A former Cunard worker has celebrated her 102nd birthday with a return to the water.
McDonald's announces major menu change with brand new burgers and collectible cups
McDonald's has announced a limited-edition menu for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. See all the new menu items.
Pizza Express announces the return of fan-favourite £1 mains deal
Pizza Express is offering customers a second main dish for just £1 when they purchase another main.
Holidaymaker's genius hack helps him avoid Ryanair baggage charge
Mr Docwra said: "We fly frequently and have been charged for having too much stuff in our bags and wanted to find a way to get extra on without paying fees."
Government
House of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL]
A Bill to establish a framework for the Secretary of State to consult stakeholders on the replacement of the House of Lords with an alternative second chamber.
European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) Bill [HL]
A Bill to make provision to modify the effect on domestic law of arrangements relating to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
Monaco Grand Prix betting guide and latest odds
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your Monte Carlo predictions.
How F1 drivers and strategists tackle the Monaco Grand Prix
In Formula 1, performance is decided in moments where conditions change instantly, and decisions carry consequence. The difference isn’t just speed – it’s perspective.
EA SPORTS launches F1 25 2026 Season Pack
EA SPORTS have launched the 2026 Season Pack for F1 25, adding the latest regulations, cars, teams, driver line-ups, and the virtual Madring circuit.
Jean Alesi looks back on his one and only F1 win from 1995
Former Ferrari driver Jean Alesi is Tom Clarkson's latest guest on the Beyond The Grid podcast.
Our writers pick their favourite McLaren F1 moments
As McLaren get ready to mark their 1000th race in Formula 1, our writers look back on their favourite moments from the team's lengthy spell in the sport.
Mercedes explain why the next few races will ‘test’ them
Ahead of a busy run of races – starting with the Monaco Grand Prix – Mercedes' James Allison has shared an insight into why it is likely to challenge the team.
What are the F1 Fantasy strategies for Monaco and Barcelona?
Formula 1 heads to the iconic streets of Monte Carlo before touching down in Barcelona for back-to-back weekends demanding very different F1 Fantasy approaches. With Qualifying at a premium in Monaco and a more conventional challenge in Spain, who should you be targeting across this first European double header?
What is the weather forecast for the Monaco Grand Prix?
The weather forecast is in ahead of the sixth race weekend of the season from Monaco.
5 of Leclerc's best moments from his time at Ferrari so far
As Charles Leclerc commits to Ferrari with a contract extension, F1.com looks back at some of his highlights with the Italian team.
Why Leclerc is extending his stay with Ferrari
F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto delves into the reasons why Charles Leclerc and Ferrari have agreed a new multi-year deal.
Aston Martin reveal special livery for the Monaco GP
Aston Martin will showcase a unique change to their livery for the Monaco Grand Prix.
MS Dynamics
Public Preview: Quality Evaluation Agent Extends Quality Oversight to Email
The Quality Evaluation Agent (QEA) in Dynamics 365 Customer Service now supports email evaluations, available in Public Preview. The same structured evaluation framework that powers consistent, automated quality assessments across cases and conversations now extends to customer-facing emails. This expansion brings greater trust, transparency, and accountability to another critical communication channel.
The post Public Preview: Quality Evaluation Agent Extends Quality Oversight to Email appeared first on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Blog.
Windows Central
Microsoft outlines its vision for “the next computer” with Project Solara, an agentic platform that exists liminally in your pocket and on your desk
After Windows Phone, Microsoft is eager to get ahead of the next paradigm shift in computing, and it's betting big on an agentic hardware and software future.
ASUS finally gives us the mini PC we've been begging for, packed with a Snapdragon X2 Elite
In a joint announcement at Microsoft Build and Computex, ASUS has revealed its first mini PC powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite and answered our prayers in the process.
"A lot of money didn’t go into Destiny": Ex-Bungie dev blames leadership "greed," not Marathon, for funding issues as Destiny 2's final update approaches
As Destiny 2's final content update and end approaches, one former Bungie dev says money that could have supported it "went into leadership pockets."
One of Microsoft's best apps now has an experimental sibling because, you guessed it, it's been stuffed with AI
Microsoft has announced a fork of Windows Terminal at Build that adds native AI agent integration, because of course we need more AI.
"We do a lil port'n, and a lil polish'n": This classic Fallout game is getting a fan-made Xbox port developed with a 20-year-old homebrew framework
The classic Fallout RPGs only have official releases on PC, but one modder is working on a port for one of them that brings it to the original Xbox.
"Agents are only as good as the context we give them": Microsoft IQ connects AI agents to your workspace data and the web
Microsoft IQ and Scout connect to workspace data, allowing autonomous AI agents to handle repetitive tasks in the background.
Fallout 76's new Season 25 patch notes reveal the next-gen update is coming out this summer — this old Xbox has a surprising advantage over PS5
Eight years after launch, Fallout 76 developer Bethesda has revealed it plans to release a next-gen update for the game on Xbox and PlayStation soon.
“I guess Steam wasn’t enough,” as Gabe Newell allegedly put USD 815 million into a real‑life Subnautica‑style vessel
Gabe Newell, the co-founder and president of Steam, has recently invested $815 million in the RV11000, a massive research vessel tasked with exploring uncharted regions of Earth's deep-sea oceans.
Microsoft says Windows 11’s Defender is enough for most users but admits some third‑party tools still offer extras
Microsoft says Windows 11’s built‑in Defender offers solid protection for most users, though third‑party antivirus tools provide extra features.
Microsoft is making a Surface mini PC for AI developers: Meet the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, featuring 128GB RAM and one petaflop of AI compute power
Coming later this year, Microsoft is shipping its first Surface branded mini PC, aimed solely at developers looking to adopt NVIDIA's new RTX Spark platform.
Behold: Every Xbox and PC game that refused to be overshadowed by Marvel's Wolverine at Sony's June 2026 State of Play
Sony's June 2026 State of Play may have been dominated by PlayStation 5 exclusives, but there were plenty of multi-platform games announced at the event that every Xbox and PC player should know about.
Microsoft's veteran engineer says Windows 8 was all built around "modern" codenames — including the polarizing Start menu
Microsoft veteran admits Windows 8’s codename lacked creativity. A veteran engineer adds that the Start menu was derived from earlier ‘Go page’ explorations.
"Defining Modern Warfare by its sound signatures": The latest sneak peek into this year's Call of Duty shows off soundscapes powered by Microsoft Triton tech
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 developers, Infinity Ward, have released a new video detailing the studio's use of Microsoft Triton and other audio technology to improve the soundscape of the upcoming shooter.
Crimson Desert reveals a new roadmap of gameplay and story improvements for the open-world hit — and a DLC is in the works
Pearl Abyss has released a new roadmap containing various gameplay and narrative improvements, along with a DLC update in the works for their hit open-world game, Crimson Desert.
"We want this to be their first XPS": I found out more about Dell's XPS 13 strategy — and why it's the perfect starter PC
Dell's new XPS 13, announced at Computex 2026, is getting a lot of attention for its $599 student pricing. But there's a whole lot more going on behind the scenes, which I found out in a Dell and Intel roundtable discussion.
I tried the new $599 Dell XPS 13, and I can't believe how good it is: MacBook Neo is no longer the best deal in computing, this is
Dell's new XPS 13 is the new best deal in laptops, surpassing the MacBook Neo with a better display, ports, build quality, and performance.
Xbox Games Showcase 2026: Predictions, hopes, dreams — and what I think you should expect
The Xbox Games Showcase is pulling into view. Every year, people talk about how important these shows are for Microsoft, but with Xbox's 25th anniversary and a new direction ... there's a lot riding on this one.
I spent more than 40 hours customizing my camper van and taking to the open road with friends in 'Outbound' — a cozy survival adventure on Xbox Game Pass (and I think you should, too!)
Outbound blends cozy exploration with light survival mechanics, giving players a relaxing, combat‑free camping experience across multiple biomes, and it is available now on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Laffgaff
Which singer guested on Daft Punk’s 2013 hit single ‘Get Lucky’?
Pharrell Williams.
Soap Thief
Someone has stolen all the soap from my bath. I think it was my robber duck.
Itsfoss
Not Kidding! Microsoft Just Brought Linux Commands to Windows Officially
The company that once called Linux a "cancer" is now the one shipping its core tools to Windows users.
Vim Classic is a Vim Fork for People Who Want Their Editor AI-Free
Drew DeVault of SourceHut fame has shipped the first release of his Vim 8.2-based fork.