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'Every person saved is a miracle': Families call to trapped loved ones in region devastated by Venezuela quakes
Families keep vigil at buildings where they fear their loved ones are trapped, but face an impossible task to move heavy debris.
US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire
Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain after the US said it hit multiple targets across Iran.
Harry reconsiders bringing Meghan and children on UK trip
It comes after his request for police protection was rejected days before the family is due to arrive.
Burnham will need a Moscow test as well as Makerfield test, says ex-military chief
Former Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin says defence must be a priority for the next prime minister.
Bad Bunny: Latin star lights up London with history-making stadium show
Pride and a party as the Puerto Rican becomes the first Latin artist to headline a UK stadium.
Victory over Panama delights England fans
Fans in New Jersey and back at home cheered on as England won against Panama to finish top of Group L.
I'm in therapy for my 14-hour-a-day phone addiction and I'm determined to beat it
Addiction treatment centres say more clients are coming for help with "out-of-control" phone use.
The Papers: 'Devolution revolution' and 'the cost of cool'
Andy Burnham's economic policy speech next week and the record heatwave dominate Sunday's papers.
Sort Your Life Out: The four most common cluttering mistakes and how to fix them
Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares her best tips on organising your kitchen, lounge and clothes.
Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge on belly laughs, sibling vibes and Enola Holmes
Brown talks to the BBC about having her "hands and heart" all over the detective adventure series.
These women said no to having kids - here's why
From financial constraints to worries about the environment, women tell the BBC why they do not want kids.
Australia to double maximum penalty for platforms in breach of social media ban
Children under the age of 16 have been prevented from 10 key social media platforms in Australia since December 2025.
Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday
The commemorative special edition passports will be available on 6 July, and can only be applied for in person
117 dead dogs found at California 'no-kill' animal rescue - many with gunshot wounds
Hundreds more animals are still missing from the California facility as investigators continue excavating the grounds.
Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic
An estimated 150 million people are now experiencing temperatures of over 35C across Europe.
Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.
Two boys rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble after days of being trapped
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive.
Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.
Senior Labour figures say party is united behind Andy Burnham
Lucy Powell and Steve Reed say Labour MPs are backing a coronation of Burnham rather than a contest.
Fourteen killed in Saudi Arabia helicopter crash
The aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco and the cause of the crash is being investigated.
Cleverly says he would not have used Badenoch's Gestapo jibe
The Conservative leader has been criticised by Labour for making a Nazi comparison in relation to the education secretary.
Europe's heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7C
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that Europe is not prepared for high temperatures.
British man held in Ecuador after woman's body found in suitcase
Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith was arrested in Ecuador after the woman was found dead in Colombia.
From Boston to Miami: How the Tartan Army lit up the World Cup
Scotland's return to the tournament after 28 years will be fondly remembered for the fans who travelled to the US
Why Kim Jong Un hasn't publicly mentioned his mother's name in 15 years of rule
Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.
How Andy Burnham's school teacher inspired him to believe in himself
Steve Harrington says he had to convince the front-runner for Labour leader into going to Cambridge University.
Tech firms are blaming AI for mega device and console price rises
Xbox consoles, Nintendo's new Switch 2 and Valve's Steam Deck are just some of the gadgets seeing price hikes in recent months.
Three firefighters die battling huge wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
A number of blazes have been raging across Utah and Colorado, leading both governors to declare states of emergency.
Murder suspect had leave to remain, say police
French national Kevin Kerjean was granted leave to remain in the UK in 2021, extended until 2031.
Body of missing boy, 15, found in reservoir
Police say the boy's body was recovered from Cowbury Reservoir in Stalybridge on Saturday night.
US and Iran exchange strikes and accuse each other of violating ceasefire
Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks at US infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain after the US said it hit multiple targets across Iran.
Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief
NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".
Bournemouth Echo
Popular seafront restaurant on Bournemouth beach announces closure
A restaurant situated in a prime location on Bournemouth’s seafront has closed its doors for the final time after 25 years in trade.
Search for missing 78-year-old enters third day with new CCTV appeal
Officers are continuing to search for a missing man in Ferndown have issued further CCTV images in a bid to find him.
Pub forced to close early during England game due to "safety" concerns
A pub in Christchurch was forced to close its doors early last night due to safety concerns following a disturbance which broke out during coverage of an England World Cup match.
Upcoming roadworks across BCP set to cause delays from June 29 to July 5
Drivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole face road closures and temporary traffic lights in June due to BCP Council and utility roadworks. Expect delays.
Jet skier in "considerable pain" after dislocating shoulder in harbour
A jet skier was left in "considerable pain" after dislocating a shoulder during a day out on the water.
"The best thing I ever did”: Hundreds of baptisms held on Bournemouth beach
More than 130 people were baptised in the sea along the Dorset coastline during a series of mass ceremonies held over two weeks this month.
Two divers taken to hospital after getting into difficulty
Two divers have been taken to hospital after getting into difficulty off Poole.
This stunning Dorset walk takes you along wild cliffs with unforgettable sea views
This stunning Dorset 4-mile coastal walk on the Isle of Portland features wild cliffs and unforgettable sea views
Paddling pool could close if complaints about dogs continue
A paddling pool could be closed if complaints about dogs continue, a community group has warned.
Bournemouth food bank pleads for donations after supermarket order cancelled
An independent food bank in Bournemouth has issued a plea for donations after its order was cancelled due to a supermarket power cut.
Vets urge football fans to consider pet welfare during World Cup
Vets are reminding football fans to keep their pets in mind during this season’s celebrations.
Requirement for affordable housing removed from development
Plans affecting homes, shops, tourism accommodation and coastal sites in and around Swanage have been decided by Dorset Council.
This is what £1.2 million buys you in lovely Lymington
This well-located family home in sought after Lymington is on the market with Savills, priced £1.195 million.
New summer beach club to open on Bournemouth seafront with £100k in investment
Seventa Events has been awarded the contract by BCP Council to operate the West Cliff Beach Bar at Bournemouth seafront, launching Palm Beach Club at the site.
Ringwood road to close for 11 days next month for Excalon utility works
Old Salisbury Road, Ringwood, will close for 11 days from 6 July 2026 for Excalon utility works. Use A338 as diversion. See Hampshire County Council notices.
Primary school earns national accreditation for excellence in science education
Hordle CE Primary School and Nursery in Lymington has been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM.
College restaurant in Bournemouth wants to sell alcohol and provide live music
Nathan Andrew Paul Mizen has applied for a licence to sell alcohol and host live music at Escoffier Restaurant, Bournemouth and Poole College.
Bournemouth Airport delays on average 'more than four in ten flights during July'
Bournemouth Airport has been found to delay more than four in ten flights during July on average, according to new analysis from Locals Insider.
Collection of signs and automobilia goes under the hammer for nearly £55,000
A collection of enamel signs and automobilia has sold for nearly £55,000 at auction from Charterhouse in Somerset.
Mentor reaches halfway point of 630 mile South West Coast Path challenge
Tony Finlay is walking the 630-mile South West Coast Path to support summer camp opportunities for those outside mainstream schooling.
South Western Ambulance Service appeals for public support amid record demand
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust appeals to residents to help protect emergency services, after experiencing its busiest day on record.
Packed week of events launching summer of culture and fun across the BCP area
From high-energy moving and grooving to classic cars on the Quay, a packed week of events is launching a summer of community-led fun across BCP.
Springwatch's Chis Packham's quiet life in the New Forest and woodland joy
Chris Packham is well-known for his work on Springwatch, and he has spoken about his love of living in the New Forest
Strawberry Moon to light up the night sky in the UK soon - when to see it
The June full Moon, also known as the Strawberry Moon, is set to rise over UK skies in the coming week. Here is when to see it.
Aldi slashes school uniform prices to £5 bundles ahead of back to school countdown
Aldi has announced it is slashing prices across its school uniform range just in time for the back to school countdown.
Aldi cuts Prosecco prices after every England win in the World Cup 2026
Football fans can toast England’s World Cup journey with a chilled glass of prosecco at increasing slashed discounted prices.
Martin Lewis reveals cheapest fixes available now as energy bills rise by 13 per cent
Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to anyone still on a standard variable tariff as the Energy Price Cap shoots up next week
Is it illegal to pick flowers in the UK? Law expert issues warning
While gathering a handful of blooms may seem harmless, legal experts have warned that picking flowers
Formula 1
Bet Builder picks for Austria after Russell takes pole
Our expert betting writers have selected a four-leg Bet Builder, including a podium finish, points finish and group bet.
What are the strategy options for the Austrian GP?
Matt Youson takes a look at the different strategy options that are available to the teams on race day in Austria.
What To Watch For in the Austrian Grand Prix
After an eventful Qualifying, Chris Medland selects the key things to look out for during the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.
What the teams said – Qualifying in Austria
The drivers and teams report back on final practice and Qualifying from the Red Bull Ring ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
Why Russell avoided an investigation over yellow flags
Lawrence Barretto breaks down what happened at the end of a dramatic Austrian Grand Prix Qualifying as George Russell held onto his pole position.
McLaren ‘hoped for a bit more’ in Austria Qualifying – Norris
McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri could not match the pace of many of their rivals during the final stages of Qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Vasseur reacts after Russell pips Leclerc to Austria pole
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur offered his take after George Russell pipped Charles Leclerc to pole despite having to slow for yellow flags following Max Verstappen's crash.
Wolff praises Russell for using ‘experience’ to bag pole
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff heaped praise on George Russell following Saturday’s Qualifying session for the Austrian Grand Prix, describing his final Q3 effort as “incredible” and one that came from him using “all his experience” in F1.
Piastri surprised to beat Ferrari after P4 in Austria
McLaren's Oscar Piastri was pleased to finish ahead of both Ferraris at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Wolff reviews Russell and Mercedes’ Austria ‘bounce back’
Toto Wolff expressed his satisfaction as Mercedes immediately returned to the top step of the podium at the Austrian Grand Prix following Lewis Hamilton’s victory for Ferrari in Barcelona.
Leclerc identifies biggest limitation in difficult Austrian GP
Charles Leclerc endured a race to forget at the Red Bull Ring as he tumbled from P2 to P8.
Verstappen's best result yet in 2026 gets your vote
He ended Qualifying in the wall, but ended the race on the podium. A characteristically gutsy drive from Max Verstappen included some thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing with his old adversary Lewis Hamilton and culminated with a season-best second place at Red Bull’s home race.
Verstappen reflects on Austrian GP performance
Max Verstappen reflected on an "extremely positive" Austrian Grand Prix, as the Dutchman finished on the heels of race winner George Russell in Sunday's race.
Antonelli frustrated to join ‘the party too late’ in Austria
Kimi Antonelli maintained his lead in the standings with a P3 finish at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Russell ‘reminded myself I can do it’ with Austrian GP win
George Russell hailed an “incredible” feeling as he returned to the top step of the F1 podium with a confident drive to victory in Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Russell seals thrilling Austria victory from Verstappen
Mercedes' George Russell has returned to P2 in the Drivers' Championship standings after winning the Austrian Grand Prix.
Tsolov wins F2 Feature Race in Austria with complete drive
Nikola Tsolov delivered a mature performance to win the F2 Feature Race in Austria.
Stromsted secures victory in thrilling F3 Spielberg Feature Race
Noah Stromsted became the eighth winner of the 2026 F3 season by taking victory in the Spielberg Feature Race.
Windows Central
Spyro is back with a new game, but the team bringing him to life had to overcome a near‑collapse to finish the project
As pressure to right the XBOX ship continues to bear down on the studios that make our favorite games, the recent reveal of Spyro: A Realm Beyond proves that full-stop closure of established studios isn’t the only way to balance the books. Instead of closing, Toys for Bob was able to negotiate independence and is now reviving a much-loved franchise with XBOX and Activision support.
Edge suddenly feels less bloated — after Microsoft retired its “creepy” AI history search feature to the company's digital graveyard
Microsoft has removed Edge’s AI history search feature amid user backlash.
Microsoft finally made a more affordable Surface, but its timing was terrible
Microsoft added 8GB RAM options to the Surface Pro 12‑inch and Surface Laptop 13‑inch, dropping their starting prices to $849 and $949. But discounts pushed better hardware, including Dell’s XPS 13 with a Snapdragon X Elite and 32GB of RAM, down to $999, making the new Surfaces a tough sell.
As the rising costs of RAM crush the notion of gaming as an affordable hobby, what are PC gamers and Xbox fans supposed to do?
Gaming costs are soaring as RAM and storage prices rise, leaving PC and Xbox players with few options beyond discounts, used hardware, or cloud gaming.
Laffgaff
In what year was the first Star Wars movie released?
1977.
Hot Dog Stand
How do you make a hot dog stand? Take its chair away.
Itsfoss
Every Physics Teacher (And Student) Should Try This Open Source Software
The free software I used for years as Physics student. I strongly believe teachers can use it to simulate concepts of physics in their classrooms.