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Starmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning
In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
It was the bash of the century, with celebrities from singer Benson Boone and actor Hugh Grant to model Gigi Hadid and actor Ethan Hawke in attendence.
Watch: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed in NYC - here's how the day unfolded
The couple tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony officiated by comedian Adam Sandler at Madison Square Garden.
Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech as US celebrates 250th
The celebrations in the US capital will feature 850,000 fireworks, a "really long" speech from the president and scorching temperatures.
How to walk 30 minutes a day - your tips after NHS reward scheme announced
From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit.
Force bosses to face MPs over maternity scandal, says Streeting
Former health secretary Wes Streeting says the "cowardice" of leaders who refused to co-operate was "an insult".
Mini-marts linked to convicted people smuggler closed after BBC investigation
We traced Twana Jamal, once the "the godfather" of French migrant camps, to two shops in Leicestershire.
Anguished families left to identify Venezuela quake victims at makeshift morgue
The disaster has overwhelmed local services, with bodies put outside or in tents for identification.
Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February
Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.
Trump's new take on 250 years of American expansionism
The US has grown, both in terms of its land and its people, over the last 250 years. What's next?
'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts
Temperature records have tumbled across the UK and Europe as scientists warn it is a sign of things to come.
The schools starting late after 01:00 England kick-off to 'reduce pressure' on parents
Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed the decision.
The Papers: Storm threat to England match and 'bid to block Miliband'
Shifting start times at the Fifa World Cup are the lead story for the papers on Saturday.
What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money?
Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals.
Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine
Moscow's campaign for students to sign army contracts comes as the Kremlin seeks to sustain its war effort for a fifth year.
Ear plugs have become a festival must-have - but they aren't all created equal
Ear plugs are becoming an increasingly popular accessory at music festivals.
China's internet got so mad about a celebrity's 'bad' singing, her concert was cancelled
Celebrities have become outlets for young people's social and economic frustrations.
Tartan Army's World Cup traffic cone high jinks are taking over Scotland
Scotland fans' coning of statues during the World Cup has led to a surge in the practice back home, but not everyone has welcomed it.
'Flamingo Revolution' takes off as thousands demand Albanian PM's resignation
Flamingos have become a national symbol of protest, triggered by opposition to a luxury development.
Ukrainian suspect hunted by police after Monaco bomb attack was 'disguised as a man'
Officials believe the suspect may not have acted alone and spent days casing out the scene of the attack.
Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat
Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.
Nowak killer appeals against conviction and sentence
Vickrum Digwa is serving a minimum of 21 years behind bars after fatally stabbing the student.
William talks World Cup football fever on Travis Kelce's podcast
The Prince of Wales shared his hopes for England's chances in the tournament - and that his father "hates football".
Pubs and police brace for England-Mexico 1am kick-off after Fifa U-turn
England's last-16 World Cup tie will kick off at 01:00 BST on Monday, after Fifa reconsidered bringing it forward.
Prince Harry will not be joined by Meghan and children on London trip
The plans changed after it was confirmed they would not have taxpayer funded security, it is understood.
Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".
Dior dress and a man of honour: What we know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
The couple tied the knot in New York on Friday, after months of speculation about when, where and how it would happen.
The massive scramble behind the scenes before the new PM arrives
As Starmer gets ready to pack his bags, there's a "bunfight for jobs" in Whitehall, one MP tells Laura Kuenssberg.
The schools starting late after 1am England kick-off to 'reduce pressure' on parents
Some schools are opting to open late, arguing they are striking the right balance, and many parents have backed the decision.
Ear plugs have become a festival must-have - but they aren't all created equal
Ear plugs are becoming an increasingly popular accessory at music festivals.
'Flamingo Revolution' takes off as thousands demand Albanian PM's resignation
Flamingos have become a national symbol of protest, triggered by opposition to a luxury development.
'Hotter and hotter and hotter' - Europe's new climate in seven charts
Temperature records were smashed in June - and scientists warn this is a sign of things to come.
What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money?
Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals.
Cape Verde fans 'proud' despite 3-2 defeat to Argentina
Cape Verde fans say they are 'proud' of their team despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina that ended their World Cup hopes.
Eight of the 10 most populous countries are not in the World Cup
Many countries with massive populations consistently miss out on football’s biggest party. What can they do to change their sporting fortunes?
Starmer tells of 'intensely personal' decision to quit and warns Burnham in first interview since resigning
In an untypically candid interview, the outgoing PM tells the BBC it was "really tough" to accept his political career was over.
King hails 'truly historic milestone' on 250th anniversary of US independence
The King says the countries have forged a relationship "founded on friendship, trust and a belief in liberty".
Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral
Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.
Boy, 3, had five surgeries after crocodile attack
His parents say there is "uncertainty" about movement and feeling in his arms, wrists and hands.
China's internet got so mad about a celebrity's 'bad' singing, her concert was cancelled
Celebrities have become outlets for young people's social and economic frustrations.
'I love my superhero legs', says boy who 'inspires everyone around him'
The school says the young double amputee's courage and positivity has "inspired everyone".
Greyhound who refuses to race finds new home in US
Kiki, who was bred to race, will cross the Atlantic to live in California with her new family.
Pupils perform for Foo Fighters in stadium show
The Bell Tower Beats, from Anfield Road Primary School, performed for the US stars in Liverpool.
Mr Blobby costume sells for £8,500 at auction
Auctioneers say they had bids from around the world for the costume of the 'iconic' TV character.
Bournemouth Echo
As new era at Vitality Stadium begins, look at when old Dean Court was demolished
The Cherries officially broke ground on their Vitality Stadium redevelopment last week, as a new era at the stadium begins - the Daily Echo looks back on when the old Dean Court was demolished.
Two BCP residents collect £50k prizes as July Premium Bonds winners revealed
Two people in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ended up collecting prizes of £50,000 in the July 2026 draw for the Premium Bonds
The 4 Dorset areas that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery last month
A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in June 2026, including in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorchester
Bournemouth Lower Gardens disabled toilets to re-open after year-long closure
A specialist toilet for people with severe disabilities which has been closed for nearly a year due to anti-social behaviour is set to begin a phased reopening
South West Water say 'no plans' for hosepipe ban in Dorset this summer
There are “no plans” to introduce a hosepipe ban in Dorset this summer, say South West Water. The statement comes after Southern Water today announced a hosepipe ban will come into effect in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from 10 July.
Two people rescued after jet ski broke down two miles out to sea
Two people were rescued after their jet ski broke down and drifted out to sea.
Watch as fisherman discovers sunfish bobbing off Boscombe Pier
A man has spoken of his "shock" after discovering a huge sunfish off the coast of Bournemouth.
Poole Harbour Commissioners "disappointed" with axed ferry route to France
The chief executive of Poole Harbour Commissioners has expressed disappointment over the permanent cancellation of the Poole to Cherbourg route, which is set to end in October.
Studio flat to be built above garage at a 5-bedroom HMO in Bournemouth
Plans for a flat to be built above a garage at a five person HMO in Bournemouth
Bakery chain closes both shops in Bournemouth
A bakery chain has closed both of its shops in Bournemouth.
New adult gaming centre plan sparks concerns among councillors
Proposals for a new adult gaming centre have raised concerns among councillors about more gambling facilities
Bournemouth hospitality businesses call for VAT to be cut 10 per cent
Local businesses are backing a national campaign to reduce VAT for the hospitality industry from 20% to 10%. Cafés and restaurants in Bournemouth have told the Echo that a VAT cut would provide “immediate relief” to businesses who are struggling with rising energy and labour costs.
Busy road in Bournemouth closing for six weeks - this is why
A busy road in Bournemouth is set to close for six weeks to allow BCP Council to install a pedestrian crossing
SEND student faints during heatwave as staff member raises safety concerns
A STUDENT with special educational needs fainted in school during a scorching heatwave, as an anonymous worker calls out a lack of hot weather provisions.
Bournemouth and Poole summer fireworks full list of dates for 2026 season
Summer fireworks are back in Bournemouth and Poole for summer 2026, but what dates will they be taking place?
Man denies seriously injuring motorcyclist's leg in crash
A man who allegedly caused a serious injury to leg of a motorcyclist after crashing into his has pleaded not guilty in court.
Poole pub renamed after England captain's World Cup heroics
A popular sports bar has changed its name to honour England’s World Cup captain after scoring two superb goals in a knockout clash last earlier this week.
Boy, 14 due in court charged with assault, criminal damage and shoplifting offences
A 14-year-old boy is due to appear in court after being charged with eight offences following a series of alleged incidents in Ringwood.
Electric unicycle rider dies following collision on dual carriageway
THE rider of an electric unicycle has died following a collision on the A338 this afternoon.
Hundreds of protesters chant 'Katie Hopkins shame on you' outside Wimborne show
Approximately 200 protesters gathered outside a theatre venue that hosted a controversial Katie Hopkins show.
RECAP: 'Severe delays' with reports of an incident involving lorry and car
Traffic is queueing on the A31 westbound with reports of an incident this morning
Emergency services called to beach as multiple people 'in difficulty' in water
Multiple people were in difficulty in the water at a New Forest beach today, sparking an emergency services callout
Serial shoplifter admits £40k arson attack at New Forest Waterstones
Firefighters were called to a New Forest branch of Waterstones after an arson attack that caused damage totalling almost £40,000
Seaside beauty spot taken over by illegal encampment - complete with sofa
There is anger today after a seaside beauty spot was taken over by an eyesore illegal encampment - complete with a three-seater sofa.
'Historic' sea-view restaurant in Bournemouth goes under hammer this month
A restaurant at 58-59 Westover Road, Bournemouth, trading as Prezzo, will be auctioned with a guide price of £850,000 at the Acuitus auction on July 16
Bournemouth University student wins New Designer of the Year Award in London
Bournemouth University (BU) student Rupert Murphy received the New Designer of the Year Award 2026 at the New Designers Awards for his Re-Warm project.
James Martin supercar rally brings joy to families at Naomi and Jack’s hospice
Naomi and Jack’s welcomed an extraordinary collection of supercars and rally participants recently, as part of the James Martin Rally 2026.
Christchurch road closed until July 17 for highway installation works
Bargates in Christchurch will close for highway works from 29 June–17 July 2026, with further Fountain Way closures. Diversions and restrictions apply.
Lighthouse Poole launches personalised cinemagoing experience scheme MyMovie
Lighthouse Poole has launched MyMovie, a new scheme that allows guests to book a screening of their favourite film for friends and family for £250.
NHS Dorset awarded funding to lead innovative new obesity care programme
NHS Dorset has been awarded funding to lead an innovative new programme that will improve access to obesity support for people across Dorset.
Registration opens for Race the Sun Jurassic Coast event in Swanage next year
Registration for the 'Race the Sun Jurassic Coast' event has now been officially opened by Action Medical Research, returning to Swanage on June 26, 2027.
Multiple temporary road closures to affect areas in Dorset for various works
Dorset Council announces temporary road closures on Soldiers Road, Norden (A351-Arne Road) and Wareham’s B3070 Worgret Road for maintenance and gas works.
Southbourne Coastguard rescue team called out after person reported missing
The Southbourne Coastguard Rescue Team was alerted at 4.34pm on Tuesday, June 30 to help after a person was reported missing.
New executive head with nearly 30 years of leadership appointed at Bryanston
Bryanston has appointed Titus Edge as the first executive head of the Bryanston Group, which includes Bryanston, Bryanston Prep, and Thorngrove School.
Free community event with live music and family activities returns to Broadstone
Broadstone Fun Day and Rock on the Rec takes place on July 5 at Lower Recreation Ground in Broadstone, and will feature live entertainment and family activities
Formula 1
Battig achieves historic F1 ACADEMY pole on Wild Card debut
Chiara Battig made a sensational start to her debut weekend, making F1 ACADEMY history in Silverstone Qualifying by becoming the first Wild Card driver to earn pole position.
What the teams said – Sprint Qualifying in Great Britain
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from FP1 and Sprint Qualifying from Silverstone ahead of the 2026 British Grand Prix.
Do Ferrari really have the pace to fight for Silverstone victory?
Lewis Hamilton seemed as surprised as everyone else after taking a sensational pole position for Saturday's Sprint at the British Grand Prix to raise the hopes of his home crowd that maybe, just maybe, he might be victorious this weekend.
Norris explains how car damage impacted his Sprint Qualifying
McLaren had to quickly repair Lando Norris’ front brake duct during Sprint Qualifying at Silverstone.
'I've got to work on everything' – Leclerc after Sprint Qualifying
Charles Leclerc believes he has "got to work on everything" as he was left in only fourth, while Ferrari team mate Lewis Hamilton claimed Sprint pole position ahead of the British Grand Prix.
Verstappen admits his P3 ‘could easily have been P6 or P7’
Max Verstappen grabbed an eye-catching P3 in Sprint Qualifying at the British Grand Prix, but the Red Bull driver admitted that the margins were very fine.
Antonelli reflects on losing Sprint pole to Hamilton
Kimi Antonelli believes "Ferrari have done an incredible step forward", as the Mercedes driver just missed out on pole position in Sprint Qualifying to Lewis Hamilton ahead of the British Grand Prix this weekend.
‘Things aren’t making sense’ – Russell on ‘strange’ lack of pace
George Russell had to settle for P5 in Sprint Qualifying at the British Grand Prix, leaving the Mercedes driver confused over his pace deficit.
Hamilton reacts after securing Silverstone Sprint pole
Lewis Hamilton pipped Kimi Antonelli to pole position for the Sprint at Silverstone, starting his home race weekend in the best possible way.
Our expert guide to in-race betting at Silverstone
When the lights go out at Silverstone, bettors will be watching closely to make accurate predictions in real-time.
Tsolov’s final lap overtake earns him F2 Sprint Race win
Nikola Tsolov claimed his fifth win of the F2 season with a final lap overtake at Silverstone.
Antonelli seizes pole position in British GP Qualifying
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli has added another pole position to his tally in Qualifying for the British Grand Prix.
Ugochukwu claims dominant Silverstone F3 Sprint Race win
It was a second victory of the season for Ugo Ugochukwu after a dominant Sprint Race win at Silverstone.
Norris looks back on 'very good job' in Silverstone Sprint
Lando Norris says he's happy with Silverstone Sprint P3 as McLaren finishing in the top 5 "is good for us"
LIVE COVERAGE: Antonelli bags pole for the British GP
Live coverage of Saturday's Qualifying session for the 2026 British Grand Prix.
Outcome of Lawson Sprint investigation revealed
Liam Lawson was investigated after the Sprint at the British Grand Prix, and the stewards have now issued their verdict.
Hamilton reflects on Silverstone Sprint battle with Antonelli
Lewis Hamilton had to settle for second in Saturday's Sprint, despite starting the event on pole.
Disappointed Russell assesses ‘not ideal’ Silverstone Sprint
George Russell took P4 in the Sprint at the British Grand Prix, gaining one position from where he started – but the Mercedes driver felt that more was possible.
Antonelli explains key moment in Silverstone Sprint win
After remaining in P2 across the opening laps of the Silverstone Sprint, Kimi Antonelli had to bide his time in his battle with Lewis Hamilton.
Antonelli beats Hamilton to Silverstone Sprint win
Kimi Antonelli has taken victory in a Sprint for the first time, the Mercedes driver winning the event at the British Grand Prix ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris.
Windows Central
I'm shocked at the quality of Acer's new pre-built gaming PC — Clean build, competitive price, and strong performance put the Nitro 65 on my recommended shortlist
Pre-built gaming PCs from big brands are often overpriced and use proprietary components that aren't easy to upgrade. Acer puts that trend to an end with the Nitro 65, and although it's not perfect, it's easy to recommend to any gamers looking to land a quality PC.
I found a hidden way to limit RAM on Windows 11, and the results were way more surprising than I expected
Windows 11 lets you limit system RAM using System Configuration settings. Here's how it works, why Task Manager may show less memory, and how to restore it.
Gamers push back: 71% say they’re not ready to let physical games die as PlayStation and Xbox move toward a digital-only future”
Windows Central readers overwhelmingly opposed the move away from physical games, with 71% saying they'll miss buying discs. Community discussions focused on ownership, preservation, consumer choice, and whether optional disc drives or Xbox's reported Positron system could provide a compromis
"What's the point of a console without discs?" — I'm beginning to wonder why anyone would buy a console over a PC, and I'm not alone
With the next generation of consoles looking like they'll be digital only, I'm wondering why a gamer wouldn't make the switch to PC as soon as possible. I'm certainly not the only one asking the same questions.
Change is afoot at Xbox's Arkane Studios and MachineGames — with Machine's co-founder taking over Arkane's operations
MachineGames Studio Director and co-founder Jerk Gustafsson is seemingly taking over leadership of Arkane from the latter's president, Leonard Bendel, who has resigned.
Laffgaff
What star sign would you be if you were born on Valentine’s Day (February 14th)?
Aquarius.
Spiral Golf
I tried playing golf and all my tee shots went in a spiral. Apparently I shouldn't have used a screwdriver.
Itsfoss
Brave Says This is Not a Privacy Feature, But Using Containers Has Its Perks
Brave Browser 1.92 introduces support for Containers that isolate cookies and site data per tab.