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Streeting would 'be prepared' to trigger leadership contest as early as next week
But the former health secretary told BBC Newsnight he would prefer for the prime minister “to take a decision on his own terms”.
Social media has risks but has given us opportunities too, teen influencers say
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the ban will give children more time, security and freedom to grow up. But how do under-16s feel?
Watch: Why is Trump furious with Netanyahu over strikes on Lebanon?
The BBC's Tom Bateman looks at the US president's reaction to what he called "vicious" strikes.
Group planned to attack White House UFC event using snipers and drones, FBI says
In newly unsealed court filings, the government says the group allegedly expressed grievances about corruption, the Epstein files, and data centres.
Briton on around-the-world walk since 1998 refused access to Channel Tunnel for final leg
Karl Bushby says he is prepared to swim the channel in order to complete his 28-year journey.
Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia
Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.
Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn
The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.
Brazil convicts Jair Bolsonaro's son of pursuing US help in father's legal battle
Eduardo Bolsonaro called the conviction "baseless and senseless".
England fans arrive in Dallas for game against Croatia
The BBC spoke to England fans in Dallas ahead of the team's first World Cup game.
'We fear for our lives' - deadline for migrants to leave South Africa looms
Protesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.
Why is newly renovated Reflecting Pool in Washington DC full of algae?
The historic pool has turned green with algae just days after it was refilled with water following renovations.
What UK social media ban means for gaming and YouTube
A ban is coming - but it's still not clear what it will mean for sites including Roblox, YouTube and WhatsApp.
How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College
The prince is set to attend the elite boarding school from September, Kensington Palace has announced.
The Papers: ''Scary' clash in Channel' and 'Oh frigate!'
The papers lead on warning shots fired by a Russian warship near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel.
Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm
Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.
Hundreds of cats stolen for food in Vietnam rescued by police, welfare group says
Police have arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 cats destined for slaughter, with more than 40 reunited with their owners.
Prince George to attend Eton College from September
He will follow in the footsteps of his father, the Prince of Wales, who also attended the private school.
Row over potential cull of Dartmoor hill ponies
Campaigners say requirements to cut livestock grazing could lead to a 90% cull of its hill ponies.
Iran sends tankers loaded with oil past US military blockade
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.
PM warns Burnham against immediate leadership challenge if he wins by-election
Keir Starmer says Labour should focus on a subsequent Manchester mayoral race if Andy Burnham wins in Makerfield.
BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan
In an email to staff, the corporation laid out proposals for the initial 200 job losses in the news division.
Harry and Meghan to bring children to UK next month
It will be the first time the Duke of Sussex has brought his children to the UK in four years.
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism
Speaking on Tuesday, Trump said Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu needed "to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon".
TV personality Ashley Cain accused of using sexist and misogynistic language
The former footballer is known for presenting BBC Three's Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone.
Ex-health worker tried to sell Catherine's medical records
The individual tried to access the princess' records while she was having abdominal surgery.
Final push for votes in high stakes Makerfield by-election
Candidates are making their final pitch for votes in the Makerfield by-election in a contest that could determine who becomes the next prime minister.
Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis on farming show
The former Top Gear presenter did not clarify what type of cancer he had been diagnosed with.
Baby blue tracksuits and no ties - what England's off-pitch looks say about the team
What experts make of the men's team's official off-duty fashion as they prepare for their first World Cup match.
Prince and Princess of Wales join Royal Ascot racegoers
About 290,000 people are expected to attend this week.
Toy Story 5 splits critics, but most praise its 'cautionary' message about tech
The fifth instalment of the animated franchise sees Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack return.
'We believe our daughter was abused at Muckamore hospital for 17 years - now we want answers'
Laura, 41, was admitted to Muckamore Abbey Hospital when she was 16 and lived there for more than 17 years.
Status quo at Jerusalem's holiest site under threat as Israeli nationalists flout rules
Israeli nationalists are increasingly flouting a convention on how faiths share the al-Aqsa mosque compound.
Travelling 530 miles so our son can have a haircut
How a very special hairdressing salon in Lowestoft is cutting it when it comes to neurodivergence.
The bikers battling extreme heat and armed conflict to smuggle Iranian fuel to Pakistan
It's so hot the fuel can catch fire - the bikers tell the BBC they must live with the risk of injury and death.
'It's easy to romanticise toxicity' says star of film about step-siblings' relationship
The stars of Your Fault: London discuss their film's BookTok fandoms, online fame and toxic relationships.
Bystanders smash windows of private jet to rescue passengers after crash
One of the six people on board died in the Texas crash, a local official said. The five survivors were taken to hospital and are in a stable condition.
AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amaon founder Bezos says
The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.
Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year
The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.
Serial killer who murdered eight women in US imprisoned for life
In fiery exchange, judge sentenced him to three life sentences plus 25 years to life on four other charges, all running consecutively.
Abuse hurled at judge as first group of rioters sentenced for Ely disorder
The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans in 2023 sparked hours of violence and vandalism.
Olympian cleared of coercive behaviour towards wife
Former Team GB 800m runner Curtis Robb was accused of controlling and coercive behaviour.
Government to apologise to victims of forced adoptions in England
An apology will be issued on behalf of the state over the historic practice, the education secretary says.
Bournemouth Echo
The Sandford factory that tried to turn smelly shale into liquid gold
Sandford hides a bizarre past involving top-secret munitions, a dedicated railway branch line, and a monumental factory that refused to succeed.
Multi-millionaire demolishes £13.5m Sandbanks bungalow to build eco mansion
A multi-millionaire who bought the world's most expensive bungalow for £13.5m has knocked it down.
Fears large housing development could worsen flood danger
A campaign group has warned that a large housing development plan for the north of Dorchester could increase flooding risks, raising concerns about building on flood‑prone land.
Dorset nurse struck off after telling patient 'Covid vaccines caused your cancer'
A nurse who told a patient Covid vaccinations were “what caused your cancer” has been struck off the nursing register.
LIVE - 'Bomb' drama enters its third day as cordon remains in place
A 'bomb' investigation in Christchurch is entering its third day. Latest updates as we get them.
Waitrose branch closes due to 'medical incident'
Waitrose has been closed for the remainder of the day following reported medical incident.
Bournemouth bar owned by Richard Carr unveils outdoor screen for football fans
1812 at the Royal Exeter Hotel has unveiled a major new outdoor viewing screen as the FIFA World Cup 2026 gets underway.
Much-loved countryside pub reopens to the public after six-figure renovation
The Queen’s Head in Burley, part of the Chef & Brewer collection and owned by Greene King, reopened on June 13.
Air ambulance launches topless swim challenge to challenge CPR stigma
DSAA and Vobster Quay launch DARE to BARE, an open water swimming challenge to raise funds and tackle barriers that prevent women from receiving CPR.
Lush to host 'first of its kind' free community event at Poole Quay this weekend
Lush HairLab on Poole Quay will host Beats 'n' Barnets on June 20, offering hair styling, skincare sessions, and fresh Lush products for all.
Retailer to open new discount store in Dorset this week
Poundstretcher is set to re-open the former Original Factory Store on East Street on June 19, creating up to 15 new jobs for the local community.
Major exhibition by acclaimed artist coming to Poole this summer
A major new exhibition by acclaimed artist Jason Wilsher-Mills is coming to Poole this summer.
Pirate play park in Poole to officially re-open following refurbishment
A play park in Poole is set to re-open this weekend following a major refurbishment to help modernise the facility.
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Christchurch 'bomb' incident is not terrorism related, say police
An ongoing three-day incident in Christchurch is not being treated as terrorism related, say Dorset Police.
Fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour resurface at neglected flats
Reports of fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour have resurfaced at a neglected block of flats in Bournemouth
School head speaks out as three-day police cordon remains in place
The headteacher of a primary school in Christchurch has spoken out following the three-day police cordon set up just metres from the site.
Royal Marines on jet skis join search for missing woman along Dorset coast
Royal Marines on jet skis have been helping to find a missing woman from Dorset at Old Harry Rocks
Fake cigarettes and vapes seized in highstreet crackdown
Fake cigarettes and vapes have been seized in Winton during a crackdown on illegal goods.
This year's folk festival hailed 'best ever' with 'fantastic atmosphere'
Wimborne came alive with music, dance and colour over the past weekend as this year’s Folk Festival drew thousands of visitors to the town.
Popular fast food chain KFC wants to serve food until 5am
A KFC wants permission to be able to serve refreshments until 5am
Company seeks permission for more trailers at Poole industrial unit
A company wants to increase the number of trailers it stores at a Poole industrial unit
Plans for area in Christchurch to become first ‘nature village’ in BCP
Highcliffe and Walkford Parish Council is proposed to be designated a “nature village” with a view to implementation in autumn 2026
New campaign to celebrate ‘wild urban coast’ launches in BCP area
A new campaign is celebrating rare wildlife across towns, heathlands, and coastline across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Councillors remember MP Jo Cox on 10th anniversary of murder
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole councillors and staff members have paid tribute to the late MP Jo Cox on the 10th anniversary of her murder
Town centre strip club applies to renew licence
A strip club in Bournemouth town centre has applied to renew its licence
Holiday park wants to start selling alcohol in its cafe
A holiday park in Christchurch wants to be able to sell alcohol in its café
Council accused of ‘political cowardice’ for not responding to national consultation
The council has been accused of a “damning failure” after it was revealed that it did not respond to a national consultation on special educational needs and disability reforms
Construction firm launches probe after man in its jacket 'racially abused officers'
A construction firm has launched an investigation after a man wearing one of its branded jackets was reported to have racially abused police officers.
Vandals fill public toilet with compost
Vandals have forced a public bathroom to close after filling the space with compost.
I saw the 'greatest show on earth' in Bournemouth
Long before Hugh Jackman donned that top hat and red tailcoat for The Greatest Showman film, there was another musical that told the tale of the man who invented the circus, P. T. Barnum.
Couple who sailed from New Forest tell of 'scary' warning shots from Russian warship
A retired couple from Lymington have described a “scary” encounter in the English Channel after sailors on a Russian warship fired warning shots near their yacht to “prevent a possible collision”
Police update into person who died after being 'hit by train' in Poole
British Transport Police has revealed details into a person who died after they were "hit by a train" last week near Poole Railway Station.
Ex-Dorset Police officer sentenced over relationship with domestic abuse victim
A former Dorset Police officer who stated an inappropriate relationship with a domestic abuse victim has been sentenced for misconduct in a public office.
Man showed series of 'incident images' of himself to a female shop worker
A man allegedly showed incident images of himself to a shop worker in Poole.
WATCH - Man arrested after racially abusing officers in town centre
A man was arrested on Tuesday afternoon in after he was reportedly racially abusive to police officers in Bournemouth town centre.
'Rare' Japanese motorcycle added to popular motorcycle museum's collection
The Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum in the New Forest has added a rare Lilac Lancer Mk V 250cc V-Twin to its world-renowned collection
Popular jazz festival to celebrate its 30th anniversary in Dorset this summer
Christchurch’s highly popular, family-friendly smooth Jazz Festival, Stompin' On The Quomps is back to celebrate its 30th anniversary on August 1.
Woman’s experience using weight loss drug 'made her go back to Slimming World'
Tina returned to the Slimming World group after taking a break to begin using the weight-loss medication Mounjaro.
Items belonging to T.E. Lawrence to go under the hammer
Rare personal belongings of T.E. Lawrence and Napoleon are set to go under the hammer this month at Olympia Auctions in London on June 24
Arts festival in Bournemouth announces first spectacular after-dark programme
The Arts by the Sea Festival returns for its 16th edition with a dramatic after-dark programme in Bournemouth on September 25, and September 26.
Charity in Dorset gives visually impaired people confidence and freedom to cook
The Friendly Food Club, a Dorset-based charity, hosted a series of four weekly sessions at Boscombe Baptist Church for Dorset Blind Association (DBA) members.
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More than 650 humanists gather in 'beautiful' town for Festival of Humanism
More than 650 humanists travelled to Bournemouth for the Festival of Humanism, Humanists UK’s annual event, held at the Bournemouth International Centre.
Dorset care home honours carers as part of National Carers Week
Trinity Manor Care Home in Sherborne marked Carers Week, which ran from June 8 to June 14, with heartfelt tributes to its team.
New Dorset business launches to give producers and farms much needed boost
Dorset. Mother Hubbard’s Events has launched, offering organised group days that blend clay shooting, medieval archery and a traditional Ploughman’s lunch.
World's largest Blues Brothers show to perform at Bournemouth venue next month
Fresh from sell-out performances at London’s West End Adelphi and Savoy Theatres, The Chicago Blues Brothers will be coming to Bournemouth Pavilion on July 10.
New exhibition celebrating the legacy of Porsche to come to Dorset this month
The new Porsche art exhibition, titled MyPORSCHE, will run from June 25 until July 4 at Drax Studio in Poole, in association with Porsche Centre Bournemouth.
Plethora of speeders handed driving bans - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:
80-year-old cyclist to fund bike project for homeless people in Bournemouth
Sue Forward, a counsellor from Milford on Sea, completed an 80-mile cycling challenge to fundraise for Hope Housing Training and Support (HTS) in Bournemouth.
Government
Citizenship Education Bill [HL]
A Bill to create an entitlement to citizenship education from primary to the end of secondary education, and make provision about the availability of relevant teachers; to supplement the existing aims of citizenship education; and for connected purposes.
Northern Ireland Troubles (Criminal Investigations etc) Bill
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish proposals relating to the circumstances in which new criminal investigations, prosecutions, inquests or inquiries in respect of Troubles-related conduct carried out in Northern Ireland may be commenced; and for connected purposes.
Ceramics (Country of Origin Marking) Bill
A Bill to require the indication of country of origin for ceramic products; and for connected purposes.
Emergency and Life-saving Skills (Schools) Bill
A Bill to require the teaching in schools of skills relating to emergency situations, including life-saving skills; and for connected purposes.
Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (Amendment) Bill
A Bill to make provision about domestic abuse protection orders; and for connected purposes.
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill
A Bill to make provision about the use of litigation to suppress freedom of speech.
First Cousins (Prohibited Relationships) Bill
A Bill to prohibit the marriage of first cousins; to prohibit civil partnerships between first cousins; to prohibit sexual activity between first cousins; and for connected purposes.
Homes and Planning Bill
A Bill to make provision about the availability of social, affordable, and intermediate market homes; to make provision about the powers of local authorities and local planning authorities in relation to homes and planning; to make further provision in relation to homes and planning; and for connected purposes.
Commercial Organisations and Public Authorities Duty (Human Rights and Environment) Bill [HL]
A Bill to place a duty on commercial organisations and public authorities to prevent human rights and environmental harms, including an obligation to conduct human rights and environmental due diligence, in their own operations, subsidiaries, and value chains in line with international standards; to make provision for civil liability, access to justice for victims, an enforcement body, penalties, and a criminal offence for failures to comply with the duty; and for connected purposes.
Heritage Public Houses Bill
A Bill to require local authorities to maintain a register of heritage public houses in their area and to make provision in connection with the compilation and maintenance of such registers; to make provision relating to planning applications in respect of public houses on such a register; to make provision about the listing of heritage public houses; to make further provision relating to heritage public houses; and for connected purposes.
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
A Bill to allow adults who are terminally ill, subject to safeguards and protections, to request and be provided with assistance to end their own life; and for connected purposes.
Infants, Parents and Carers Bill
A Bill to make provision about support for infants, parents and carers of infants, and prospective parents and carers, including provision relating to assessment of needs and to reporting requirements relating to such support; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
Who is 'Italian Bono' Carlo Santi and how is he helping Hamilton?
Lewis Hamilton finally stood on the top step of the podium for the first time in Ferrari colours last weekend after taking victory in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
‘Operationally we weren’t good enough’ says frustrated Komatsu
Haas started the season strongly, with Ollie Bearman delivering a big haul of points at the opening two races. As such, the American outfit were in the thick of the midfield fight – but since bolting on their first big upgrade package, their form has faded.
Barcelona showed what Cadillac are lacking, admits Perez
High-speed corners and hot temperatures highlighted Cadillac's weaknesses in Barcelona.
QUIZ: 10 questions on maiden Ferrari victories
Lewis Hamilton sealed his first victory with Ferrari on Sunday – here are 10 questions about some other drivers' maiden wins with the Scuderia.
Aston Martin struggles ‘weighing on everyone’ says Krack
After the troubled start to the 2026 season, Aston Martin Team Principal Adrian Newey made a bold decision to focus on one major upgrade package for later in the year, rather than a series of smaller updates.
Le Mans star Tom Kristensen on his missed F1 opportunity
Nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen joins *Beyond The Grid* to discuss his impressive career and how he came close to racing in F1.
‘If he smells blood, he goes’ – Wolff on Hamilton title threat
Hamilton claimed his first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari last weekend in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, becoming the first driver to beat Mercedes on a Sunday this year.
Gasly believes the stars are aligning after his Barcelona P7
Pierre Gasly extended his points-scoring streak with a P7 finish in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
Formula 1 on track to meet Net Zero 2030 target
Formula 1 has made outlined the significant steps made in its sustainability goals in the latest Impact Report.
Windows Central
Quote of the day by Bill Gates: "Content is where I expect much of the real money will be made on the Internet" — Why the web is being destroyed over this exact premise 30 years later
Bill Gates published an essay titled "Content is King" in 1996, and it remains a profoundly predictive piece in 2026. However, not even Gates saw the AI revolution coming, which has seriously changed the way that online content is delivered.
Rampant AI‑driven GitHub outages force Microsoft into an unlikely alliance — Amazon steps in to keep code in line
Microsoft turned to Amazon for extra cloud power after GitHub’s AI surge caused outages.
Microsoft’s free Surface Pro keyboard is okay, but this one makes the tablet feel like a real laptop
The Surface Pro 12 is finally here. Microsoft is offering a free standard keyboard bundle to celebrate, but Best Buy's $70 discount on the premium Surface Pro Flex Keyboard offers a massive upgrade you shouldn't skip.
Surface will have Snapdragon X2 in business and consumer models — so what are the differences?
Snadpragon X2 processors are coming to the Surface Pro 12 for Business and Surface Laptop 8 for Business. Since you can now choose identical silicon, the difference between consumer and business PCs comes down to enterprise features.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 Sim Update 6 is coming soon; here's what's new
Sim Update 6 has been revealed for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, due to drop on an as yet unknown date in the next couple of months. Here's everything it's bringing to the skies.
A "critical" Microsoft Copilot exploit exposes AI gullibility — turning the chatbot into a data snitch for 2FA codes and sensitive emails
Critical Copilot vulnerability lets hackers turn URLs into email‑search commands, leaking 2FA codes and enterprise data via Bing.
I went digging through Windows 11’s settings and found a 90s feature Microsoft never bothered to remove
Windows 11 still ships with screensavers like Bubbles and Mystify. Do they deserve a modern comeback or belong in the past?
Embrace PC gaming at 4K and with this sublime 32-inch monitor that's had its overpriced fee cut down to affordable levels
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED 32" monitor is on a limited-time 35% discount courtesy of Amazon hosting some deals in preparation for its June 2026 Prime Day event. It can render games and other media at an astounding 4K resolution at 240Hz without any performance-inhibiting compromises.
It's STILL a terrible time to buy a Surface, but it's not just Microsoft's fault
The new Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8 highlight why Surface prices look bad even among skyrocketing premium prices.
Microsoft: Please let your Xbox studios cook — they shouldn't be punished for previous experiments and mismanagement
Studios like Ninja Theory and others are reportedly on the block at Microsoft. It shouldn't be like this so soon after the Xbox Showcase.
The best Snapdragon X2 Elite laptop yet: HP OmniBook Ultra 14 is the prettiest Windows laptop we've tested this year
HP's best looking laptop yet features the latest silicon from Qualcomm, paired with a best-in-class OLED display, phenomenal keyboard and trackpad, and all day battery life.
Laffgaff
Equinophobia is the fear of what?
Horses.
Sheep Driver
What do you call a car being driven by a sheep in a swimsuit? A lamb bikini.
Itsfoss
Raven Prism is a Linux Computer That Happens To Be A Pair of Glasses
This eye-controlled smart glass is a San Francisco-based startup's bet on ambient computing.