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Chris Mason: All eyes on Downing Street - what does the PM say, and when?
For the third time in four years, we appear on the brink of a prime minister announcing their plan to leave office, the BBC's political editor writes.
Paedophile nursery worker could have been stopped sooner, says former colleague
Staff member who raised concerns about nursery worker Nathan Bennett was "ignored" for months.
Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
Abelardo de la Espriella appears to have narrowly defeated his rival Iván Cepeda, who says the preliminary count is "not yet official or binding".
Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email
The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.
Russian troop build-up threatens city seen as key to seizing Ukraine's Donbas
If Kostyantynivka falls, Russian forces would be able push towards Ukraine's last remaining strongholds in the east.
After Trump inspects Reflecting Pool, he says repair work will begin 'immediately'
On Sunday, the president flew by helicopter over the refurbished landmark, which is plagued by algae and peeling paint. He claims vandals are partly to blame.
Largest ever cocaine bust in Australia after police raid underground bunker
Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine worth an estimated A$816m after searching a property in western Sydney.
Kids were made to eat dog biscuits off the floor - pupils speak out after school abuse payouts
Former pupils describe staff pelting them with footballs and pouring pints of blackcurrant over them.
The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war
As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.
Remote town doesn't have a bank anymore and the nearest is an hour’s drive away
When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.
The Papers: 'Starmer expected to announce exit' and 'Game over'
Sir Keir Starmer's political future dominates Monday's front pages as pressure grows on him to quit.
Currency crash and visa crackdowns force Indian students to rethink studying abroad
A weaker rupee and tougher immigration rules are pushing Indian students away from popular destinations like the US and UK.
Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams
Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.
Japan quintuples visa fees in first price hike since 1978
Authorities say they do not expect the hikes to have an "immediate impact on inbound tourism".
Toy Story 5 scores record opening weekend for franchise
The film's opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.
China's import of custard apples is sparking fears in Taiwan
Taiwan's agriculture ministry is worried that Beijing wants to weaponise a local specialty: the atemoya.
Why did Starmer resign and what could happen next?
The Labour leader says he will remain prime minister until his successor is chosen.
Starmer's premiership in six charts
BBC Verify looks at the record of Sir Keir's time in government in six key areas since he took office in July 2024.
Who is Andy Burnham? Ex-Manchester mayor who wants to lead the country
The outgoing Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader following his return to Westminster.
Watch and read Starmer's resignation speech in full
Sir Keir announces he will be step down as Labour leader and PM in a Downing Street address.
Top lawyer whose 'Mr Rules' approach failed to connect with the public
Less than two years after he won a huge majority in the 2024 general election, Sir Keir Starmer has been forced out.
How four weeks in court unravelled 'sinful and deceitful' Jeffrey Donaldson
The former DUP leader entered calm court on day one calm and relaxed, but by the end he was alone as the jury found him guilty on 18 child sex abuse charges.
Temperatures could hit 40C in UK as rare red heat warning issued
The Met Office has issued a red weather warning over the coming days with the peak due on Wednesday and Thursday.
Safe-sleep checks for nursery children to be part of Ofsted inspections
An extra 3,000 annual unannounced nursery inspections will also take place in England from September.
Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country
The US vice-president says a great deal of progress has been made after the first round of talks between the US and Iran.
A decade on from Brexit, the new PM has big calls to make on Europe
A decade on from Brexit, the EU is more cohesive than many expected, but faces growing pressure from within.
Two men plead guilty over £39m TfL cyber attack that caused months of disruption
The data breach affected 10m customers and disrupted some services for three months in summer 2024.
With no laws on heat in schools, are pupils and teachers at risk?
Some pupils and teachers have passed out in sweltering heat, the BBC is told.
Injured ticket inspector who helped others in Bedford train crash hailed a hero
A passenger praises a member of railway staff who, despite being in pain, helped the injured.
Check your lotto tickets - a £12m prize is still unclaimed
A Lotto Jackpot ticket worth £12m bought in Rhondda Cynon Taf has yet to be claimed.
At least 13 killed and dozens injured after Qatar gas explosion
The city's main liquified natural gas (LNG) processing site suffered a "technical accident" in the Ras Laffan industrial zone.
Kids were made to eat dog biscuits off the floor - pupils speak out after school abuse payouts
Former pupils describe staff pelting them with footballs and pouring pints of blackcurrant over them.
From Parliament to prison - the fall of Jeffrey Donaldson
Jeffrey Donaldson's career took him from the UUP to the DUP leadership, but he now faces a prison sentence after being convicted of child sex abuse.
The BTS fans losing thousands as scammers cash in on comeback tour ticket war
As ticket demand outstrips supply by a ratio of 15 to one, desperate fans have become easy targets.
Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather
Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise.
Do esports students do more than play games?
Marketing, nutrition and video editing, there is apparently more to esports than being good at games.
The remote town with no bank - and the nearest is an hour away
When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.
Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
The record company executive also worked with Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, Alicia Keys and Aerosmith.
Red heat alerts issued in France, Italy and Spain as 40C temperatures forecast
The heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify in the coming days across central and western Europe.
Myanmar army killed over 700 civilians in six months, UN says
The new UN report says the 702 civilian deaths over six months last year included 153 children.
Dog owner claims groomer sliced pet's nipple and superglued it back together
Tegan Williams says she was upset when her dog returned from her regular groomer with injuries.
Twins marry twins in joyous Nigerian joint wedding
Brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye speak to the BBC after getting hitched to twin sisters.
EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer
The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".
Boy, 3, no longer critical after crocodile attack
The boy's condition "is no longer critical", police say.
Bournemouth Echo
Photos capture plight of New Zealand WW1 soldiers recovering in the New Forest
Octavius Garlick of the 1st Battalion New Zealand Rifle Brigade was plunged into the First World War carnage when he was part of the initial assault .
Beachgoers warned of 'dangerous' water amid soaring heatwave
With temperatures set to soar, beachgoers are being urged to take extra care while enjoying the water.
Safeguarding concerns taken 'incredibly seriously' following shock preschool closure
The council said it takes safeguarding concerns "incredibly seriously" after a Poole preschool was permanently closed.
999 warning issued as Dorset braces for surge in summer visitors
'THINK before calling 999' - Visitors and residents are being urged to make responsible choices ahead of the heatwave.
Police continue search of Blandford home in connection to 18-year-old's murder
Police are continuing the search a Blandford house in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old boy from Poole.
Man arrested after alleged axe and e-scooter thefts in New Forest
A MAN has been arrested after he allegedly handled stolen good in the New Forest.
Bournemouth MP refuses to let 'handful of thugs' define town's reputation
A Bournemouth MP has hit back at crime fears, insisting Bournemouth’s reputation must not be defined by the actions of a “handful of thugs.”
Woman reportedly pulled from sea after medical emergency on Boscombe beach
A woman was reportedly pulled from the water after a medical emergency on Boscombe beach.
LIVE - Temperatures to soar to 32 degrees as warnings issued
TEMPERATURES are set to soar to 32 degrees in Bournemouth today as the Met Office issues warnings.
Poole murder update - three charged after death of 18-year-old
THREE men have been charged with murder following the death of an 18-year-old in Poole.
LIVE - 'Murder' probe following teen's death enters fourth day
A 'murder' investigation following the death of teenager Kyeron Wheeler is now in its fourth day. We will be bringing you latest updates as we get them.
Keir Starmer resigns as prime minister – Bournemouth and Poole MPs react
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister after nearly two years in office, triggering a leadership contest that could see Andy Burnham as the next PM.
LIVE - Woman 'critical' in serious incident on beach near Southbourne
An air ambulance has landed on the beach between Boscombe and Southbourne. We'll bring you more as we get it.
'How can BCP Council be allowed to dictate cuts to safeguarding roles?'
Bournemouth MP Tom Hayes opposes BCP Council plans to cut lollipop lady and library roles, highlighting community support for school safety and local libraries.
Recently opened convenience store in Poole sees 'encouraging' positive feedback
Go Local Poole, part of the Go Local franchise operated by Parfetts Limited, officially opened on May 9, on the high street by Mohamed Ameen.
Neil Duncan-Jordan MP launches new plan to finally end fox hunting for good
Neil Duncan-Jordan, Labour MP for Poole, has put forward a new bill to close loopholes in the Hunting Act 2004 and stop fox hunting for good.
New sculpture installed in Bournemouth to celebrate famous author
A new sculpture to honour a literary giant has been installed in Bournemouth.
Winton 'machete' attack - new update from police
A group of five men are wanted in connection with a machete attack in Winton.
“It is an unsafe downgrade” – Campaign to save lollipop patrols in BCP
Children and parents have launched a campaign to protect lollipop patrols from planned cuts
E-scooter, power tools and a bicycle among suspected stolen items recovered by police
Multiple power tools have been recovered by police in the New Forest which officers believe to have been stolen.
Planned changes to bin collections in the New Forest as temperatures rise
Residents are being asked to place waste and recycling containers out by 5am on their collection day.
Motorcyclist caught riding at more than 70mph in New Forest
A motorcyclist has been caught travelling at more than 70mph on a notorious New Forest road during a speed check.
Hundreds turn out for reopening of play park after major refurbishment
Hundreds of residents, local businesses, and community leaders gathered to reopen a play area in Poole following a major refurbishmen
Brewery hopes to open taproom and save business with resubmitted plans
A brewery is hoping to open a taproom to help “transform a neglected sector” of Poole
Search update at Blandford property linked to murder investigation of teen
Searches have been stood down at one of the key locations in a murder investigation after an 18-year-old man died.
Burglar who jumped from window to flee home invasion jailed
A man has been jailed for three years and four months after admitting to a string of burglaries in Bournemouth.
Retired police officer relives glory days on Dorset Police with visit to station
Peter, a resident at Care South’s Elizabeth House in Poole, spent more than 48 years with Dorset Police and was surprised with a special day out.
Man who allegedly smashed up 10 cars in 'rampage' bailed
A man who went reportedly went on a vandalism rampage damaging at least 10 cars has been bailed.
‘Danger to life’ warning as exceptional heat to hit parts of Dorset
‘Exceptionally’ hot weather is set to hit parts of Dorset with the Met Office warning of ‘danger to life’.
Car destroyed by fire in early hours
Firefighters were called to tackle a blaze after a car caught fire in north Dorset
Consultant died of alcohol and drug toxicity in hospital on-call room
A consultant found dead in a hospital on-call room had died of alcohol and drug toxicity, an inquest has heard.
Yacht runs aground on Shingles Bank as RNLI crews called out twice in weekend
Lifeboat crews were called into action after a 10-metre yacht ran aground on a gravel bank.
Suspects in custody after police chase through New Forest
A police pursuit through the New Forest ended when officers used a stinger to halt a stolen car
Armed Forces Week: A nation’s duty to those who have served
In a world growing more uncertain, we rely on our Armed Forces more than ever – and that makes our duty to care for those who have served stronger than ever too.
Equine flu outbreak believed to have resulted in pony deaths
A fresh outbreak of equine flu is believed to have killed wild ponies
Amber warning of extreme heat issued for Dorset this week
An amber warning for extreme heat has been issued for Dorset later this week from June 24 to June 25.
Summer lunchtime concerts return next month with four free performances
A series of summer lunchtime concerts is set to return this July.
Much-loved festival returning to Poole waterfront this weekend
The Poole Quay Folk Festival will take place on June 27 and June 28, promising a weekend of music and family-friendly entertainment along the Poole Quay.
Company reports rise in group bookings as holidaymakers embrace shared breaks
Daish’s Holidays is reporting a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in group bookings, as holidaymakers increasingly opt to travel together.
Three Sherborne schools to merge under one brand this September
In September, Sherborne Prep, Sherborne Boys and Sherborne Girls will come together under a single Sherborne brand, offering a clear pathway from age 3 to 18
'It's abhorrent': Bowls club shocked after dead animals and human waste dumped nearby
A bowls club has been left shocked after dead animals were found discarded near its grounds.
Bournemouth Water team raises £3,070 for Alzheimer’s Society after coastal hike
Bournemouth Water colleagues raise over £3,000 for Alzheimer’s Society after mountainous coastal hike.
Lewis-Manning hosting its first-ever wellbeing fair in Poole this coming weekend
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is hosting its first-ever Wellbeing Fair in Poole at Upton Country Park on Sunday, June 28 from 10am to 4pm.
Will there be a general election now Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister?
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister, so will we have another general election?
Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he will step down as Prime Minister in statement
Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he will step down as Prime Minister.
Do schools in the UK have to close due to hot weather? How to check closures
The latest heatwave is set to hit the UK this week, with some areas forecast to get close to 40C temperatures, the Met Office has said.
Wes Streeting throws weight behind Andy Burnham and urges Labour to unite behind him
Andy Burnham's bid to become Labour leader received a major boost after former Health Secretary Wes Streeting threw his full support behind the Makerfield MP and urged the party to unite behind him.
How the next UK Prime Minister will be decided - and why you won't have a say
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister - but how will his replacement be decided?
What happens now as Sir Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister? What to know
Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as the Prime Minister. Here’s what will happen next.
UK set for record sixth new prime minister in 10 years as Starmer resigns
In a statement outside 10 Downing Street, Sir Keir said his party had asked “whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election”.
Starmer on the brink of resigning as Andy Burnham heads to Westminster
The Prime Minister has spent the weekend reflecting on his future amid mounting pressure from within his Cabinet.
What the rules for sunbathing naked in your own garden? What the law says
It’s important to know the rules when it comes to sunbathing – especially if you plan to strip off to avoid tan lines
Formula 1
PODCAST: Listen to F1 Nation's Austrian GP preview
The F1 Nation crew are on hand to run through the main talking points ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
5 storylines we're excited about ahead of the Austrian GP
Chris Medland picks out the biggest talking points as F1 heads to Austria for the eighth round of the 2026 season.
Hamilton ‘can stick middle finger up’ to doubters – Norris
Lando Norris was happy to see Lewis Hamilton return to the top step of the podium with his maiden victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
How reliability is reshaping F1 title betting markets
Kimi Antonelli’s retirement from the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix was the latest in a string of reliability issues that are impacting the F1 title race.
What time is the 2026 Austrian GP and how can I watch it?
Here are all the timings – along with all the additional information you need – for the eighth Grand Prix weekend of the 2026 season from the Red Bull Ring.
7 top athletes who enjoyed amazing late-career resurgences
Aged 41, Lewis Hamilton has found a new lease of life at Ferrari, but which other sports stars have enjoyed late-career resurgences?
Smedley shares insider view of Hamilton at Ferrari
Rob Smedley has given his take on Lewis Hamilton’s turnaround from struggling at the back of the field to winning with Ferrari, explaining how former colleagues at the famous Italian marque “absolutely love him” and are “putting him on a pedestal”.
Windows Central
"We’re always conscious of the past and keeping that legacy," — I went to the Diablo Infernal Symphony and talked to the team behind 30 years of music
An exclusive look at the music behind the 30-year legacy of Diablo and the magic of the Infernal Symphony.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has a marketplace scandal on its hands that needs sorting out once and for all
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has a problem in its marketplace, and its getting attention within the community once again.
I tested Microsoft PC Manager’s RAM-freeing tool and learned why high memory usage isn’t always a problem
Microsoft PC Manager can free RAM on Windows 11, but high memory usage isn't always bad. Here's when you should actually be concerned.
One of Windows 11's most useless menus is about to get fixed
Managing your sound devices on Windows 11 is about to get a lot easier thanks to an update heading to the Settings app.
"Nintendo will not be challenged at all" — Surging prices have damaged the PC gaming handheld market, and our readers did not hold back
PC gaming handhelds are getting so good at a time when component prices are so high, creating a real dilemma. Our readers here at Windows Central have a lot to say about the matter, with a large focus on Nintendo now being free to reign with Switch and Switch 2.
"Hopefully, it also finds its way to Steam Deck" — Valve may have found a way to bring FSR4 to more players
Valve appears to be integrating a custom version of AMD's FSR 4 into Steam and Proton, potentially allowing Steam Deck and Steam Machine users to benefit from improved upscaling, image quality, and performance on hardware that AMD did not originally target.
Microsoft is retiring Edge Drop to make room for Copilot
Microsoft is retiring Edge Drop, the browser’s built‑in tool for sending files and notes to yourself. The feature is being removed as Copilot takes over the Sidebar and Microsoft focuses on other parts of Edge.
“AI will enhance the PlayStation experience” is a bold claim — and Xbox would be roasted for saying the same
Sony has positioned AI as a major part of PlayStation's future strategy, highlighting its role in game development, productivity, personalization, and platform growth. In doing so, it raises questions about whether gaming companies are judged differently when discussing AI, particularly given the backlash that even the slightest mention of Xbox and AI often seems to generate.
PlayStation's PC ports have reportedly generated nearly double the revenue of Xbox's PS5 ports but Sony is still quitting Steam
According to Alinea Analytics, PlayStation's PC ports have generated nearly twice the revenue of Xbox's PS5 releases. While Sony's strategy began earlier and includes more titles, the figures highlight the different approaches both companies are taking as they expand beyond their traditional platforms.
11 of the best early Amazon Prime Day deals on Windows laptops, PC components, and Xbox gaming hardware are already on sale
Amazon Prime Day is back in 2026, and I'm tracking the best deals on Windows laptops, PC upgrades, and Xbox gaming across its fiercest retail rivals.
Microsoft just added an "Xbox Handheld" logo to major game pages, and I have questions
Microsoft has introduced a new Xbox Handheld badge across select Xbox Store game pages, including Halo: Campaign Evolved and Gears of War: E-Day. While the label likely refers to existing handheld devices such as the Xbox Ally X.
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What zodiac sign would you be if you were born on June 1st?
Gemini.
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My friend's son was baptised Comic Sans. The vicar used the wrong font.
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Astra: For All Your High Fidelity Music Needs and Absolute Control
Go old school and play local music from your Linux computer but in style with this Spotify-looking music player.
6 Raspberry Pi Handhelds Worth Exploring (If You Have Money to Spend)
These are pocket-sized Linux machines that go beyond just being an SBC on your desk.