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Zelensky to press Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
The Ukrainian president will use the Nato meeting in Turkey to argue he needs more interceptor missiles.
Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.
Prince Harry begins his UK visit with court verdict
The Duke of Sussex begins a week of charity engagements and will hear the outcome of his newspaper court battle.
MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds
A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’.
Party Rock Anthem singer Lauren Bennett dies aged 37
Bennett's cause of death was not immediately clear and bandmates from her former group G.R.L say their "hearts are broken".
Phone contract comparisons 'amounted to mis-selling' student loans, MPs say
A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.
Women face hidden fertility ceiling despite donor eggs
Age-related changes in the womb lining may be the cause and could be treatable in the future, say experts.
Banks accused of failing most vulnerable customers
Homeless people or those in financial hardship have been pushed to online applications and away from basic bank accounts.
Charlie Kirk's family attends hearing for suspect charged with his murder
The hearing will decide whether Tyler Robinson will stand trial in the shooting death of Kirk, a key Trump ally.
Watch: Does Trump’s Fifa intervention undermine football’s integrity?
The BBC's Daniel Bush looks at the US president's comments over his request for Fifa to review Folarin Balogun's one-match ban.
World Cup fans react to Balogun's one-game ban suspension
The USA star striker will be available to play at today's match against Belgium after President Trump called Fifa for his ban to be reviewed.
'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.
Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei
Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.
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.
The Papers: 'World cup storm' and 'King puts foot down'
The global reaction to Donald Trump's intervention in the 2026 World Cup dominates today's papers.
Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis?
China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.
Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.
China sentences official to death for taking $325m in bribes
The 69-year-old helped companies secure valuable contracts in exchange for money, a court heard.
Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course
Rachel Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.
Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI chip sales soar
The firm's shares fell sharply on Tuesday as some investors had expected an even stronger performance.
Fatal Typhoon Maysak floods burst dam wall in China
At least two have been killed by flooding due to Maysak, while another 480,000 have been evacuated across the southern Guangxi province.
Hidden hoard of gold coins saves church set to shut
St Wilfrid's Church in Melling, near Lancaster, was set to close when the gold coins were discovered.
Canada makes largest defence procurement deal in its history, citing 'dangerous and divided world'
Canada announced the multi-billion dollar deal for 12 submarines from German company TKMS just as PM Carney heads to a major Nato summit.
Chris Mason: Farage attempts to seize back the agenda after finance row
His aim throughout the forthcoming campaign is to clearly frame this by-election as "the people versus the establishment".
Harry loses High Court privacy case against Daily Mail publisher
Judge Mr Justice Nicklin says the claimants had failed to prove the allegations.
Marine Le Pen found guilty, but court clears way for presidential run if she wears tag
The National Rally leader now has to decide whether she will run with an electronic tag and will speak on TV later.
Woman suspected of Monaco bomb attack found dead in Ukraine
Police had been hunting Anastasiia Berezovska after a Ukrainian millionaire was injured in the blast.
One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.
Watch: Clacton's mixed views on Farage's resignation
Nigel Farage announced he is resigning as an MP, triggering a by-election he will stand in.
Murder inquiry after mother and children found dead
A mother and her two children are found dead in a property, police say.
Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor was severely beaten in Israeli jail
The lawyer for Dr Hussam Abu Safiya tells the BBC his client was so badly beaten he could not recognise him during a visit last week.
Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review
Baroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".
Jude Bellingham station to keep name until Monday
The station was renamed to give England a boost before the match with Mexico - in which Jude Bellingham shone.
Alan Carr is keeping one unwanted item from his castle auction – see what was sold
A concrete cow was the only one of the hundreds of items from Ayton Castle that failed to find a buyer.
Why there's a market for rental robots at work and at home
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
Former prisoners accuse the men of abuse in detention centres and want to see them brought to trial.
Zelensky presses Nato for air defence systems after intense Russian strikes
The Ukrainian president says "decisions for air defence" should be "one of the key outcomes" of this week's summit in Turkey.
Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks
Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.
Teacher 'feared she would die' after being stabbed in head by pupil, court hears
A jury heard the 16-year-old launched at her with a large kitchen knife and stabbed her in the head.
Two tests set to speed up diagnosis of endometriosis
Experts hope they will be a game-changer and cut the nine-year or longer diagnosis waits patients can currently face.
MI5 knew agent was misogynist 'obsessed' with violence, watchdog finds
A secret inquiry by the security service's watchdog concluded there were 'serious failings in MI5's management of Agent X’.
E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums
It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.
Bournemouth Echo
Hampshire town good for history fans and beach lovers named county's most underrated
Milford-on-Sea has been named as Hampshire's most underrated town in a list from Love Exploring
Why Duran Duran banned cameras from 1994 rescheduled Bournemouth gig
rom emergency Harley Street X-rays to a total venue camera ban, explore the high rock-and-roll drama of Duran Duran's rescheduled 1994 BIC concert.
'We're over the moon': Play park to see £100k revamp after teen's campaigning
A play park that was at risk of being turned into a green space has been saved after a Bournemouth teenager spent months campaigning.
Nature inspired mural unveiled in Pine Cliff Gardens
A new mural at Pinecliff Gardens has been installed marking the completion of restoration work to the gardens’ historic shelter.
Woman banned from TK Maxx after shoplifting haul - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:
Winton's second 'jumble stroll' to take place this weekend
Winton's second 'jumble stroll' is set to take place, promising another day of bargain hunting on doorsteps.
JP Morgan gets go-ahead for major office expansion in Bournemouth despite concerns
JP Morgan’s office expansion is moving forward in Bournemouth despite concerns over the impact on parking and sustainable travel
Post office allowed to sell alcohol for 17 hours a day despite objections
A Post Office has been granted permission to sell alcohol for 17 hours daily, despite residents’ fears over anti-social behaviour
Cancer survivor runs 80-mile 'ultra-marathon' to raise money for Poole Hospital
A Bournemouth school caretaker has raised over £2500 for charity after completing an ultra-marathon over the weekend.
Bournemouth restaurant has licence revoked after employing illegal worker
A Bournemouth restaurant has had its licence revoked after employing an illegal worker
Bournemouth pub seeks 3am alcohol licence extension
A pub has asked to serve alcohol until 3am.
Popular chicken restaurant set to open in Bournemouth department store
Wingstop is set to open in a Bournemouth department store.
Electric unicycle rider described as 'most caring person' in family tribute
The family of an electric unicycle rider have described him as 'the most caring person' following his recent death.
When will the July heatwave end? Met Office reveals how long we've got left
The Met Office has shared when the current July 2026 heatwave is going to end, amid amber heat health alerts being issued for some areas
Emotional Rick Stein, 78, issues statement after Sandbanks visit
An emotional TV chef Rick Stein has issued a new statement.
Passengers evacuate train on foot after fire blocks railway line
Passengers were evacuated from a train and had to walk down after a fire broke out next to the track past Christchurch.
LIVE - Rail disruption 'until end of the day' after fire near track
Trains are disrupted this morning due to a fire next to the railway track at New Milton
Pedestrian hospitalised after 'hit and run' in Poole
A man in his 40s was hospitalised after a 'hit and run' in Poole.
Road closed and cyclist hospitalised after crash with car
A cyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a car in Poole.
Man reportedly exposed himself and performed indecent act opposite play park
A man was reportedly performing a sex act in public in view of a children's play area in Bournemouth gardens area of Bournemouth Town Centre
WATCH - Car bursts into flames in Christchurch
A car dramatically burst into flames in Christchurch on Tuesday morning.
Macmillan annual bike ride sees over 200 cyclists take to the sunny hills of Dorset
The 37th Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride took place on Sunday, July 5, with 215 cyclists setting off from Corfe Mullen Recreation Ground to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Dorset heath fire treated as 'suspicious' as police appeal for information
Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward after a suspicious fire near Wareham.
PICTURES - QE School Year 11 prom
Flashy cars, motorbikes and even a horse helped students make some eye-catching arrivals at their school prom last week.
PICTURES - The Blandford School Year 11 prom
Students at The Blandford School marked the end of their Year 11 journey with a spectacular prom celebration, arriving in style and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Police launch arson probe after blaze tore through heathland
A fire that broke out on heathland in Poole may have been started deliberately, police have said.
Nigel Farage says 'invasion' of migrants has ruined Bournemouth beauty spot
Nigel Farage has said "nobody can" enjoy Bournemouth beach after an alleged "invasion" of immigrants had ruined the town’s image.
PICTURES - Avonbourne Academies' Year 11 prom
Students from a Bournemouth school enjoyed their prom last week.
Driver charged after man hospitalised with serious injuries
A man has been charged following a serious crash which hospitalised a man with serious injuries.
PICTURES - The Bourne Academy school prom
Students from The Bourne Academy donned their finest outfits for their school prom last week.
JP Morgan development "a powerful vote of confidence in our town"
BCP Council has welcomed approval of a major JP Morgan office development
Bournemouth bowls club want to serve alcohol until 10pm
Plans have been made by a local bowls club to serve alcohol until 10pm
Bournemouth padel court applies for alcohol licence
An indoor padel tennis facility has applied to sell alcohol until 11pm
New Forest nature project secures £20,000 in funding
A nature project has secured funding to bring communities closer to the outdoors.
Man charged after teenage boy threatened and exposed in woods
A man has been charged following a reported robbery and exposure incident involving a teenage boy in Christchurch.
Iconic comedy series car arrives at Beaulieu exhibition
A new arrival is turning heads at an exhibition celebrating TV and film vehicles.
Seaweed treatment first at luxury New Forest spa - we try it out
We try out new new seaweed treatment at luxury New Forest spa Herb House at Lime Wood
Man jailed for 24 years for rape and other sex crimes against children
A man who repeatedly raped a vulnerable young girl and sexually abused another child has been jailed for 24 years
Appeal launched to purchase 'historic' building in Blandford Forum for community
The Grade I listed Bastard House, located in Blandford Forum, is being put on the market by its owners, the Charity of William Williams.
New speed limit to be introduced in parts of Ferndown and West Parley next week
The speed limit along New Road and Christchurch Road in Ferndown and West Parley will be reduced from 40mph to 30mph from July 17.
German coin from Second World War discovered inside tank at Dorset museum
A German coin from the Second World War was found inside a King Tiger V2 tank during restoration work at The Tank Museum in Bovington, Dorset.
Multiple roads in Poole to be temporarily closed for gas main replacement works
Poole road closures on Bury Road, Western Avenue, and Martello Road from July–September 2026 for SGN gas main works, BCP Council confirms. Diversions in place.
'Rare' Ford Thunderbird to go under the hammer at Haynes Motor Museum this year
A 1966 Ford Thunderbird Town Hardtop goes to auction at Haynes Motor Museum with Charterhouse on 19 November. Classic car, V8 engine, UK sale.
Poole named among the UK's most electric vehicle-friendly places
Poole is one of the UK’s best places for EV drivers in 2026, landing inside the national top 10 for charging access and home charging practicality.
Dorset charity launches national project to make support fairer for young carers
MYTIME Young Carers is behind the Equity for Young Carers Project, which aims to ensure young carers across the UK receive consistent support.
New Forest nature project awarded £20,000 from National Lottery Community Fund
Tilefield Nature CIC has been awarded £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund for its project Creating Space for Nature and Community.
Parking to be suspended along parts of Christchurch road for telecoms works
Parking suspension on Lymington Road, Christchurch from 29 July–4 August 2026 for Openreach telecoms works. BCP Council urges motorists to check restrictions.
KFC restaurant in Poole wants to serve late-night refreshments until 5am
KFC Poole applies for late-night refreshment licence to open until 5am daily at Ashley Road. Public can comment via BCP Council by July 22.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra to perform at Corfe Castle for the first time
Musicians from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will perform at Corfe Castle for the first time, across three evenings from July 24 to July 26.
Bournemouth's largest travel company hosted biggest-ever event last weekend
Bournemouth's Not Just Travel staged its Summer Celebration on July 4-5, the biggest-ever programme of business development workshops in its history.
Premises licence variation sought for Dorset crematorium and burial ground
Tapper & Son seeks to extend alcohol sales at Harbour View Crematorium, Lytchett Minster. Dorset Council reviewing premises licence application.
Poole Harbour revision order in Dorset comes into force later this month
The Poole Harbour Revision Order 2026, made by the Marine Management Organisation, takes effect 23 July 2026. View details via Poole Harbour Commissioners.
Bold and modern take on tap dance coming to Bournemouth venue this November
Stories - The Tap Dance Sensation will visit Bournemouth Pavilion on Saturday, November 7, as part of a nationwide tour.
Forest Holme Hospice dances its way to national award with Strictly fundraiser
Forest Holme Hospice Charity, based in Poole, took home the Special Event of the Year award at the Emma Awards for its 2025 Strictly Extravaganza.
Multiple roads across Dorset to be temporarily closed for various works
Dorset Council announces temporary road closures in Wimborne, Pimperne, and Lytchett Matravers for essential works July–September.
Young Lives vs Cancer thanks Teddy Rocks Festival that raised more than £1m
Young Lives vs Cancer is taking this opportunity to thank Teddy Rocks Festival which has raised more than £1 million for children and young people with cancer.
Handball team at Highcliffe School wins regional title for third year in a row
The Highcliffe Handball girls' team has been crowned South Central champions for the third time.
Bournemouth family launches free AI programme to help young people into work
Steve Bolton in Bournemouth and his children; Jude, 16, Charlie, 24, and Ella, 22 - have launched RiZE Gen Z, a free AI programme for 18 to 25-year-olds.
Bournemouth among the UK's best destinations for a night out, new research finds
Research ranked Bournemouth sixth overall for the UK's best destinations for a night out, recognising its appeal beyond the traditional club scene.
Formula 1
8 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.
PALMER: How Leclerc hit back with victory at Silverstone
After a tough run of form, Charles Leclerc hit back in the best possible way with victory in the British Grand Prix. Former Renault Fq1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer looks at how he did it.
Who impressed our judges at the British Grand Prix?
Find out who topped the Power Rankings table after the British Grand Prix weekend.
Palmer picks out ‘huge problem’ for Russell in title fight
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer has given some fresh insight into George Russell’s struggles at Mercedes in the latest episode of F1 Nation.
Bearman reflects on 'painful' British GP for Haas
Ollie Bearman admits that Haas were "not quick enough" in the British Grand Prix, and that the American team's lack of pace is "painful".
When McLaren should see first results of new upgrade approach
Team Principal Andrea Stella has confirmed a change of direction for McLaren's approach to upgrades.
How Ferrari and McLaren continued to push development boundaries
Ferrari and McLaren continued to press on with developments, with more items introduced at Silverstone.
Wolff admits Russell is still not ‘gelling with the car’
Toto Wolff has recognised that George Russell isn’t fully comfortable with his Mercedes challenger, even after finishing on the podium at the British Grand Prix.
How Silverstone surprises changed the F1 title markets
Our expert betting writers look at the World Championship betting markets after a thrilling race at Silverstone.
Windows Central
Windows 11 will soon be able to reinstall itself and your drivers without a USB drive via new 'Cloud Rebuild' recovery method
A new recovery option coming to Windows 11 will let you reinstall the OS and your drivers using the internet without a USB key, even when Windows itself is unbootable.
"Today is a difficult day": So far, Xbox's cuts haven't targeted Blizzard (for now) — President Johanna Faries emails staff
The World of Warcraft and Overwatch maker seems to have largely been spared from Xbox's broader cuts, although the future remains uncertain.
As Microsoft's Xbox layoffs wrack Bethesda, the dev's union voices frustration — "When will this cycle of cuts in pursuit of ever-greater profits end?"
As Microsoft's latest wave of mass layoffs hit Xbox, the union of Fallout and The Elder Scrolls dev Bethesda responds to the "stressful annual routine."
Microsoft should be jealous of what this file explorer just shipped
A third‑party file explorer just added Tree View, better multi‑pane controls, and cleaner navigation, once again beating Microsoft’s own File Explorer.
Report: Mass Xbox layoffs will impact Fallout and The Elder Scrolls devs Bethesda and ZeniMax "significantly" — they'll focus on their "biggest franchises" like DOOM
Microsoft's mass layoffs at Xbox have reportedly affected Bethesda and ZeniMax "significantly," though devs will still be able to work on their core IPs.
Xbox wants to entertain "more than a billion people each day" — and it’s restructuring the entire company to chase that goal
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has outlined a long-term ambition to reach one billion daily players as Microsoft restructures its gaming business. The goal would require unprecedented growth, raising questions about how Xbox plans to expand its global reach.
"Mojang ... will now report directly to me": Xbox CEO takes direct control of Minecraft to better compete with Roblox as Microsoft's huge gaming cuts hit
As Microsoft's mass Xbox layoffs come down, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma assumes direct oversight over Minecraft, Candy Crush, and its development teams.
Arkane’s Blade project is reportedly "running over budget", and the studio’s future at Xbox is now in question
Fresh reports claim Marvel's Blade is running over budget and has been delayed, while Microsoft reportedly works to secure Arkane's future amid its wider Xbox restructuring.
IO Interactive regains full ownership of Project Fantasy from XBOX, but closes one of its studios
IO Interactive has regained full ownership of Project Fantasy after Xbox ended its funding partnership. The studio says development will continue independently, but it has also confirmed the closure of its Istanbul studio as part of broader restructuring.
How is id Software supposed to keep making DOOM after Xbox reportedly laid off half the studio?
Reported Xbox layoffs have reportedly affected around half of id Software, prompting concerns over the future of DOOM, the studio's acclaimed id Tech engine, and whether the legendary FPS developer can continue operating at the same level.
Microsoft hit with class-action lawsuit over "unreasonable and excessive noise" from datacenter
Wisconsin residents have filed a class-action lawsuit against Microsoft, alleging its high-powered Fairwater AI datacenter emits a persistent, low-frequency "infrasound" hum. Microsoft claims its recent engineering efforts have fully resolved the issue.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's next big update is now available to test, here's what's new
Sim Update 6 is the next big one heading to Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and if you're impatient to try it out, there's good news for you.
"We've unbanned everyone affected by this bug" — Discord explains how over 8,000 users were banned, and why the platform had to scramble to undo the damage
Discord has explained a moderation bug that mistakenly banned hundreds of users after harmless grid-like images were incorrectly flagged as malicious. The company says more than 8,000 accounts were affected over recent months and that everyone impacted has now been reinstated.
Valve releases Windows PC drivers for Steam Machine — but official dual-boot support for SteamOS gaming is still missing
Valve has released official Windows drivers for Steam Machine, allowing owners to install Windows on the device. However, dual-boot support with SteamOS is still unavailable, leaving users to choose one operating system or the other.
"This should not be possible": How one indie game was refunded over 55,000 times on Steam — and the mystery behind it
The developer behind Paddle Paddle Paddle claims Steam users have refunded the game more than 55,000 times despite overwhelmingly positive reviews. The controversy has sparked renewed debate over whether Valve's two-hour refund policy is too generous for shorter games.
Xbox is refocusing on the consoles that make up 80% of its business — while stepping away from smaller game studios
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has revealed the company's renewed focus on its console business, which reportedly represents 80% of Xbox overall. As part of its wider restructuring, Microsoft is prioritizing consoles and major franchises while stepping away from smaller internal studios.
Windows 11 is accidentally wasting up to 500GB of your PC's storage
A bloated file is eating up dozens, or even hundreds, of gigabytes of storage on Windows 11 PCs. Microsoft has a fix ready to roll out, but users should be careful trying to manually delete the file in the meantime.
'State of Decay 3' has more wishlists on Steam than Xbox heavyweights 'Halo' and 'Gears of War' — a masterclass in Microsoft short-sightedness
State of Decay 3 was facing cancellation before Xbox thankfully found it a buyer — a buyer who will now reap the rewards of Microsoft's endless stupidity and impatience.
Dell AI PCs Product Brochure
Dell AI PCs Product Brochure
Why Dell AI PCs and Windows 11 Are a Strategic Advantage
Why Dell AI PCs and Windows 11 Are a Strategic Advantage
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Why It’s Time to Refresh PCs: Performance, Security, and Sustainability Over AI Hype
Why It’s Time to Refresh PCs: Performance, Security, and Sustainability Over AI Hype
Take your business to the next level: Enhance productivity, performance and security with Windows 11 on new Dell AI PCs
Take your business to the next level: Enhance productivity, performance and security with Windows 11 on new Dell AI PCs
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Which iconic country singer is the godmother to pop star Miley Cyrus?
Dolly Parton
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Itsfoss
LOL! Storage Bug on Microsoft Windows 11 Could Eat Up 500 GB Disk Space
Microsoft customer support agent even suggested buying new disk instead of acknolwedging the problem.
This E-Paper PDA Wants You to Ditch Your Smartphone for a Keyboard and Two Tiny Screens
It runs a custom open source OS on an ESP32-S3, has a physical keyboard and dual displays, and starts at $185 on Crowd Supply.
You Can Now Craft E-Ink Faceplates for the Steam Machine
Valve has quietly open-sourced the design files for the Inkterface project, which uses an ESP32 board.
Canonical Puts €40,000 a Year Behind Trifecta Tech to Rustify Ubuntu
ntpd-rs is set to replace Ubuntu's time-syncing tools, the same way sudo-rs replaced classic sudo last year.