The News - Monday, 06 July 2026

BBC News

Pizza Express held inquiry into Andrew's Woking claim

BBC Newsnight has learnt the pizza chain held an internal investigation into the former prince's assertion that he had visited its Woking branch.

Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know

The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.

'I ate ketchup and cheese', says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours

Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.

Overseas voters moving to UK could face £100,000 donations cap for year

The planned changes are part of the government's response to a review of political funding.

The dark side of the Brazilian butt lift boom

The aesthetics industry is worth billions but campaigners say there have been numerous cases of serious harm.

Nine killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv on eve of Nato summit in Turkey

Crews are racing to find survivors under rubble as Russia targets Kyiv in air strikes for the second time in a week.

Former partner of journalist Lyra McKee hopes her death haunts killer

Sara Canning described the gunman who killed Lyra as "pathetic" and believes there will never be justice.

Benedict's Law to overhaul school allergy training

Benedict Blythe died after an accidental exposure to an allergen at school in 2021.

Police leadership needs fundamental overhaul, review finds

Development and recruitment processes in the service need reforming, an independent report says.

Australian PM apologises for 'inappropriate' comments about Kylie Minogue

Albanese has apologised 'unequivocally' after his remarks prompted a backlash.

Watch fans react to every goal of England v Mexico game

Watch as fans across the UK and in Mexico City cheer each goal of the England v Mexico World Cup match.

Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you

Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.

London Diamond League is pricing us out, say families

Some call the UK's flagship athletics meet "exorbitant", with analysis showing events elsewhere are cheaper.

The Papers: 'Farage: I've done nothing wrong' and 'hangover of God'

Reports Reform UK leader Nigel Farage did not declare benefits from an ally in the year before he became an MP lead a number of papers.

A global hub for fake luxury goods, Vietnam cracks down on its black market

The Trump administration wants Vietnam to stamp out its booming counterfeit industry. Locals are divided.

Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France

The leader of France's National Rally leads the opinion polls ahead of the 2027 presidential election and will now find out if she can stand.

'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy?

The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally.

Thousands of forgotten Punjabi WW1 soldiers recognised for first time

Nearly 10,000 soldiers' names are being added to the official database of war dead, a cherised step for many of their ancestors.

Falsely convicted man who spent £500k clearing his name is rejected for compensation

Brian Buckle, who was falsely convicted of sex abuse, spent more than five years in prison.

Catherine shares photos reuniting with family after Three Peaks Challenge

The princess completed the challenge in aid of the hospital where she was treated for cancer.

Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared

The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud.

Australia space agency has found 'likely source' of mystery space balls

The agency says that they "appear to be pressure vessels from a space launch vehicle".

Police inquiry into Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim

It is claimed funds raised for the group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum are "unaccounted for".

Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry will not stay there despite his team announcing he would

Royal sources say the Duke of Sussex had not responded to the offer of accommodation at a Royal residence by the deadline last week.

'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran for supreme leader's funeral

Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Consultants in England vote in favour of NHS strikes

The senior doctors in England now have a mandate for strike action over the next 12 months.

Chris Mason: Accusations around Farage leave him looking vulnerable to his rivals

The Reform UK leader is in the news and at the heart of the headlines are questions about power, transparency and money.

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure'

The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.

Coach told FA footballer Maddy Cusack was a liar, inquest into her death hears

Jonathan Morgan says she left out detail about their relationship when speaking to her family.

Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people

Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.

Frenchman convicted of 2020 murder of wife confesses from jail

Cédric Jubillar, who previously denied killing his wife, was convicted despite her body not being found.

All-nighters, phone bans and school screenings - how you watched England's epic win

Fans powered through a 02:00 BST kick-off gathering in packed pubs, watching from home, or later on at school.

'It's a very sad day' - Mexican fans react to loss to England

Mexico's World Cup campaign ended with a 3-2 defeat to England in Mexico City.

The dark side of the Brazilian butt lift boom

The aesthetics industry is worth billions but campaigners say there have been numerous cases of serious harm.

Why is Farage facing renewed scrutiny over his finances?

The Reform UK leader faces further pressure after reports he did not declare support from an ally.

From an audience of one to 45,000: Wolf Alice's homecoming gig shows how far they've come

The band break out their own version of Smells Like Teen Spirit at their biggest-ever headline show.

Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know

The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.

'I ate ketchup and cheese,' says Venezuelan girl trapped under quake rubble for 32 hours

Fabiana was trapped in the rubble of a 10-storey residential building after two earthquakes rocked Venezuela in June.

Where's our doctor, dentist, new school? The sprawling Glasgow suburb lacking basic amenities

About 2,000 new homes are currently being built in Robroyston, but residents say no amenities are being provided alongside them.

Why Ukrainian strikes on annexed Crimea are a blow to Putin

Eastern Europe correspondent Sarah Rainsford explains why Crimea is a target for Kyiv, and why the peninsula matters to Vladimir Putin.

Pizza Express held inquiry into Andrew's Woking claim

BBC Newsnight has learnt the pizza chain held an internal investigation into the former prince's assertion that he had visited its Woking branch.

Watch: Why Australia's PM apologised for 'inappropriate' Kylie comments

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.

UK fighter jets intercept Russian plane over Norwegian Sea

The Ministry of Defence calls Moscow's activity "unsafe" and "unprofessional".

Inquiry into care of man held after 3-year-old injured in crocodile enclosure

A council and the CQC confirm they have begun inquiries after a boy, 3, was attacked by a crocodile.

Resignations after male councillors vote for rapist taxi driver to keep operator licence

The four have resigned from Highland licensing committee after voting to allow David Brown to keep an operator's licence.

Bournemouth Echo

Chris Packham vows to boycott popular high street chain

Chris Packham has vowed to boycott a Pret A Manger.

Twilight Walk raises over £13,000 for breast cancer patients

More than £13,000 has been raised to support patients with breast cancer.

Aldi slashes price of viral beer dispenser for fans wanting pub experience at home

Aldi has slashed the price of it's viral beer dispenser to give football fans the pub  experience at home.

TikTok partners with RNLI in £400,000 push to boost water safety

TikTok has partnered with the RNLI and donated £400,000  in hopes to target young people with water safety messages on social media.

Family fury after disabled 41-year-old allegedly 'attacked with hammer' by neighbour

A disabled man in his 40s was allegedly attacked by his neighbour with a hammer whilst walking to the shop to collect items for a family barbecue.

King rides in a tank on visit to Dorset

The King has taken a ride in a British Army tank during his first visit to the Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) since becoming Colonel-in-Chief.

Dorset extends drug education to younger schoolchildren

DRUG education in Dorset is to be extended to junior schools.

Calls for greater water safety after four rescued from sea at Lepe Beach

Calls for greater water safety have been renewed after four people were rescued from the sea at Lepe Beach, just weeks after a teenager died at Testwood Lakes.

Fire 'size of football pitch' breaks out in Bourne Valley Park

A fire has been reported in Bourne Valley Park this afternoon.

Motorists frustrated as gas works cause delays

Traffic delays caused by gas works in Pennington have frustrated residents, with queues building up around temporary traffic lights.

When is the next heatwave? Parts of the UK to see temperatures hit 34C in July

Another heatwave is on its way, the Met Office said, with temperatures expected to reach 34C in parts of the UK in July.

'Rare' New Forest property with four flats and wine bar on the market

A "rare" New Forest investment property including a wine bar with a courtyard and four flats has been listed for over a million pounds.

Fresh warning for Bournemouth Airport passengers over 'major disruption' at 5 stops

Ryanair has identified a few major airports that are struggling with long EES queues, some of which Bournemouth Airport flies to

2 'glorious' and 'golden' Dorset beaches named among best in the UK for 2026

Knoll Beach and Hive Beach featured on The Times and The Sunday Times 50 Best UK Beaches for 2026 list

Dorset Police issue road safety reminder to keep everyone safe this summer

Dorset Police is supporting a national month-long road safety operation to improve road safety, focusing on common and dangerous driving behaviours.

'It was really scary' - residents fear for homes after Bourne Valley Park fire

Residents feared for their homes on Monday afternoon after a huge heath fire broke out in a park in Bournemouth.

PICTURES - fire breaks out in Bourne Valley Park

A fire 'size of a football pitch' breaks out in Bourne Valley Park as the fire service received more than 40 999 calls

Man arrested on suspicion of 'Kayla' Higgins murder following intensive manhunt

A wanted man from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of Michaela Higgins, and a woman in her 30s has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.Fifty-six-year-old Richard Sean Ball was wanted in connection with an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of the death of  51-year-old woman whose body was allegedly found in a "bike shed"

Next of kin sought for woman who died at home in Bournemouth

A appeal for a next of kin has been announced by the Coroner for Dorset for a woman who died at her home in Bournemouth.

Lorry crash closes busy road near Holton Heath

A crash involving a lorry closed a busy road after police received a report of an 'unsafe' vehicle.

Search for missing elderly man ends after police confirm he has been found

The search for an elderly man who Police are "concerned" about has entered it's sixth day, following reports of sightings in Bournemouth Town centre.

Operator needed to run new community centre in Boscombe

A search for an operator to manage a new community centre has begun

Manhunt for Michaela Higgins alleged "killer" continues

Dorset Police are continuing their search search for Richard “Ricky” Ball, who is wanted in connection with the death of Michaela Higgins, whose body was allegedly found wrapped in a duvet, in a bike shed.

RECAP: Main road blocked and heavy traffic near Poole after 'crash'

A busy road near Poole is reportedly blocked both ways following a 'crash'- updates to follow.

PICTURES - Ferndown Upper School Year 11 prom

PUPILS celebrated the end of Year 11 at the Ferndown Upper School Year 11 prom.

Music festival surpasses £1m raised for children with cancer

A music festival has hit a major fundraising milestone after raising more than £1 million for children with cancer.

Next of kin appeal for 67-year-old man who died at home in Poole

Dorset Coroner issues next of kin appeal for Martyn Ralph Fenwick, 67, who died in Poole. Public urged to contact authorities with family details.

Rare Lionel Messi-inspired football boots to be auctioned in support of charity

Margaret Green Animal Rescue has launched an exclusive auction for a pair of custom hand-painted Adidas football boots inspired by Lionel Messi.

New Forest road to close for up to 12 days from July 13 for fibre installations

West Road in Bransgore will close for up to 12 days from 13 July 2026 for fibre installation works by 4-Site Fibre Ltd, says Hampshire County Council.

Free art exhibition celebrating belonging to open in Boscombe next month

The Old School House Boscombe is hosting ‘This is us’, an exhibition by artists from Make Art: Bournemouth, run by charity Outside In. August 3-September 17.

New partnership helps Swanage learn from the past to prepare for the future

Residents are being invited to explore Swanage's changing coastline as part of a new partnership between Future Coast North Swanage and Coasts in Mind.

Beauty salon in Bournemouth applies for premises licence to serve alcohol

SO-BOHO LTD seeks a premises licence to sell alcohol from 8am–11pm at SO'BOHO, 85 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth. Have your say by July 21.

Poole road to temporarily close for over a month for highway improvement works

Ringwood Road in Poole closes northbound 13 July–28 August for BCP Council highway upgrades. Diversions in place; full overnight closure 10–13 August.

75 jobs go as UK tool machinery company with Dorset site goes into administration

UK tool and machinery supplier, United Tooling Solutions Limited, has fallen into administration, resulting in the loss of 75 jobs.

Shoppers warned 'do not eat' sauce sold at Tesco and Sainsbury's due to recall

A sauce that's sold at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and Ocado has been recalled - what to do if you have bought it.

Shoppers 'devastated' as McVitie's discontinues sweet treat after 40 years on shelves

McVitie’s customers are disappointed after noticing its Milk Chocolate Iced Gems are no longer available despite an alternative being launched.

Android users warned of 'malicious' virus stealing bank details - fake app to delete

Android users are being warned about a fake app that downloads a Trojan virus called Anatsa to devices and then steals bank details.

All the Emmerdale and Coronation Street schedule changes on ITV this week

Emmerdale and Coronation Street will see more schedule changes this week as the FIFA World Cup continues with more matches being shown on ITV1.

Boots launches new oral Wegovy weight loss pill from £79 as thousands sign up

Boots has launched the UK's first oral Wegovy weight loss pill from £79, with thousands already registering.

How to get a free breakfast at Morrisons without buying anything

Families can claim free breakfasts at Morrisons cafés with no purchase required. Adults and children both qualify in new Kellogg's offer.

Aldi £5 vouchers to cover England fans' coffee this morning - but act quick

After England booked their place in the quarter-finals, Aldi is giving the first 500 customers a £5 voucher to help shake off the Monday morning slump.

Morrisons confirms return of major in-store feature after customer outcry

Morrisons has confirmed it is reintroducing a major in-store feature back into some of their UK supermarkets after customer feedback.

Bournemouth actor and writer set to perform one woman show at Edinburgh Fringe

A milestone moment for a South West theatre company sees a Bournemouth performer set to appear on stage in Edinburgh.

Formula 1

All the key moments from the 2026 British Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc enjoyed a long-awaited return to the top step of the podium at the British Grand Prix during an action-packed weekend both on and off track.

5 betting lessons learnt after Leclerc wins at Silverstone

Charles Leclerc won his first Grand Prix of the season as Drivers’ Championship leader Kimi Antonelli suffered another mechanical issue.

What the teams said – Race day in Great Britain

The drivers and teams report back on all the action from Silverstone for the 2026 British Grand Prix.

Rare Sainz penalty for Safety Car infringement confirmed

Carlos Sainz has been handed a post-race penalty following the British Grand Prix after a Safety Car infringement.

'A lot to improve' – McLaren drivers assess their British GP

Reigning World Champion Lando Norris believes McLaren "have a lot to improve" after a difficult British Grand Prix, which yielded fourth place.

Verstappen details Red Bull issue behind his British GP crash

After crashing out at Silverstone, Max Verstappen has opened up on the recurring issue that forced him out of the British Grand Prix.

British GP problems 'tough to swallow' for Antonelli

Kimi Antonelli admits failing to score any points in the British Grand Prix was "tough to swallow", as the Mercedes driver was hit by late car problems when on course to challenge for victory.

Verdict in Hamilton post-race investigation announced

Following his podium at the British Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton faced the stewards post-race after being investigated for a yellow flag infringement.

Gladysz inherits Silverstone F3 Feature Race win

ART Grand Prix rookie Maciej Gladysz finished fourth on the road but inherited victory after multiple penalties elsewhere.

Russell 'brutally honest' on his British GP performance

George Russell admits "I'm not going to fight for a championship if the performances continue like that", despite claiming his first podium in the British Grand Prix.

10 moments you might have missed at the British GP

Relive the action from Silverstone at the 2026 British Grand Prix with plenty of off-track F1 moments – LEGO racing chaos, a British boyband, and more.

Why Ferrari don't regret call to pit Hamilton under Safety Car

Lewis Hamilton was left to finish third at the British Grand Prix, while Charles Leclerc claimed victory, after losing a position when pitting under the Safety Car.

Verstappen 'right not to be happy' after crash – Mekies

Max Verstappen’s departure from the British GP after a spectacular spin into the Stowe corner gravel trap left the Dutch driver fuming.

5 Winners and 5 Losers from Silverstone

F1.com's Lawrence Barretto picks out his winners and losers from an action-packed British Grand Prix.

Alpine pair assess ‘damage limitation’ in British GP

Alpine secured valuable double points in the British Grand Prix to stay marginally ahead in their battle with Racing Bulls.

Lawson keen to capitalise on 'momentum' after strong British GP

Liam Lawson and Arvid Lindblad both scored for Racing Bulls at Silverstone, the fourth straight Grand Prix where both have finished in the points. It was another solid afternoon for the team, with Lawson finishing sixth and Lindblad seventh.

‘A car should not break’ – Wolff laments Antonelli issue

Kimi Antonelli was chasing eventual British Grand Prix winner Charles Leclerc when an issue with his car saw his challenge fall apart.

Did victory go begging for Antonelli at Silverstone?

As Charles Leclerc celebrated Silverstone victory, Kimi Antonelli was left to wonder what might have been after a technical issue undid his race.

Windows Central

My plea to Xbox fans of the divested studios — put your money where your mouth is

Xbox's freed studios have a lifeline. Now I implore fans to put their money where their mouth is and buy their games.

I called this flight sim controller the coolest thing I’d ever seen for PC gaming — now it's coming to Xbox to fix its biggest downside

Honeycomb's Echo Aviation Controller adds Xbox support, delivering drift‑free sensors and deeper MSFS immersion while fixing its only real downside.

State of Decay 3 reportedly isn’t obligated to launch on Xbox Game Pass under new ownership

State of Decay 3 could have a very different future following Xbox's reported sale of Undead Labs. According to Game File, the game will not be contractually required to launch on Xbox Game Pass, raising questions about its eventual release strategy.

"AI is changing how work gets done": Microsoft insists 4,800 layoffs aren't because of AI, but points to a shifting workforce

Microsoft announced 4,800 layoffs, heavily impacting its Xbox and gaming-related divisions. While Microsoft's Amy Coleman clarified these roles are not being eliminated because of AI, her letter to employees emphasized how automation is fundamentally changing work.

Xbox hardware "is safe" from mass layoffs with a focus on innovation to reduce the material cost of Helix

Xbox hardware dodges mass cuts. Next-gen Project Helix is safe as engineers innovate to lower material costs.

Xbox's big "reset" cuts: Compulsion, Double Fine, Undead Labs, Ninja Theory to leave Xbox — 3,200 roles to be removed

Xbox's expected cuts have been revealed. It'll be the single biggest staff reduction event in the platform's history — although no announced projects have been cancelled, and no studios have been closed (so far).

Microsoft Teams just made it easier to shut down Copilot and other AI tools

Microsoft introduced simplified controls in Teams that let licensed meeting organizers turn off Copilot, Facilitator, and Intelligent Recap. The update is rolling out across desktop, web, and mobile, making it easier to disable meeting AI features without digging through admin policy.

World Cup star Erling Haaland is a big XBOX fan and he should definitely become an official brand ambassador

Norway striker Erling Haaland is lighting up the World Cup, but he's also a man of class because he doesn't slum it with a PS5. No, no, he's an XBOX man.

Euro Truck Simulator 2's "Coaches" DLC gets nostalgic with a bus-driving gameplay tease — and frustration over missing truck types

Euro Truck Simulator 2's upcoming "Coaches" DLC for PC gamers will add drivable buses, though some fans are still craving rigid trucks.

Laffgaff

What object is tattooed on the forearm of the cartoon character Popeye the Sailor?

An anchor.

Hospital Gown

It turns out my hospital gown matched my insurance. I thought I was covered but I wasn't.

Itsfoss

Return of The Meme! Hannah Montana Linux Lives Again in 2026

A curious developer took it upon himself to revive this *iconic* gem.

Obsidian vs Logseq: Which Note-Taking App Fits Your Workflow Better?

Logseq and Obsidian are both powerful PKM tools, but they work differently. Here’s a practical comparison based on years of using both.