BBC News
Iran attacks US bases in Middle East after reports US strike killed five at wedding party
The Iranian Red Crescent and says five people, including a child, were killed and 50 injured when shrapnel from a US strike hit a home.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial
The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.
Chris Mason: Will Burnham find PMQs as 'nail biting' and 'nerve wracking' as Blair did?
Curiously, the questions at lunchtime may well feel like a minor extension of what he faced on Tuesday, the BBC's political editor writes.
Israel expanding presence in Lebanon, officials say, as BBC visits occupied areas
A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions.
Rising numbers of children in mental health crisis ending up in A&E
NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.
Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrest
The golfer will be in court on Wednesday for a hearing to change his plea after being charged with driving under the influence.
Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.
US aircraft carrier docks near Thai beach resort Pattaya after record 250 days at sea
The USS Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its raucous nightlife, and for sex tourism.
Urine test can spot more than nine in 10 bladder cancers
The NHS has been trialling the test and says the results so far are truly promising.
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order
The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake.
Families hit by long waits for dementia diagnosis
Hundreds of families say they have had to wait months or even years for a dementia diagnosis for a loved one.
Ariana Grande completes tour and steps back from public life
The star makes an emotional farewell as she wraps up a tour she's described as her "last hurrah".
Soft launches and late sittings - six ways to get cheaper meals out
The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can net you cheaper deals.
Cup noodles made with cold water? BBC tries Japan's viral snack
The BBC's Tokyo correspondent Kurumi Mori tries Japan's latest food trend, instant noodles made using cold water.
In the studio with Kasabian: 'We never thought we'd see success again'
The rock band invite us into the studio to talk about the unexpected "third act" of their career.
Will self-flying planes transform the skies?
Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.
The Papers: 'Brexit and Thatcher to blame' and 'Hottest summer ever'
Burnham's first parliamentary day as PM and the UK records "hottest summer ever" - what is leading Wednesday's papers.
Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group
Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".
Jailed HK activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
Wong, 29, is already in prison on subversion charges under the controversial National Security Law.
Baby girl who died at Sheffield house was stabbed, police say
A baby girl who was pronounced dead at a property in Sheffield was stabbed, police confirm.
Women pose as men to buy testosterone online after prescription difficulties
One menopause specialist says she has seen women with up to 12 times the safe level of the hormone.
Flood chased me as I ran for 20 minutes, Nepal tunnel worker tells BBC
Major efforts to rescue hydropower workers continue as Nepal's death toll exceeds 1,000.
Israel warns it will retaliate if UK imposes sanctions
The UK's Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband pledged on Tuesday to introduce a "comprehensive reset" of policy on Israel.
Range Rover launches first fully electric model
The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.
Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as UK borrowing costs rise
Burnham said he had already cut taxes, including VAT on energy bills and hospitality business rates.
PMQs shows the challenge Burnham has in delivering new style of politics
Burnham's exchanges with Kemi Badenoch slipped into familiar territory of trading barbs, writes Alex Forsyth.
Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial
Dawn Light is accused of taking photos of jurors outside the Plymouth courthouse, a practice prohibited by the court.
'Nothing but mud and silt' - the village swept away by deadly floods in Nepal
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri spoke to a local, who is still waiting for his his wife's body to be retrieved, as rescue efforts continue.
Lucy Letby 'boyfriend' doctor named as court order lifted
Dr Mark Deakin, a consultant at Alder Hey hospital, was described as Letby's "boyfriend" during her trial.
Watch: What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations
BBC Verify looks at footage showing the aftermath of a strike on a building in southern Iran.
Farage tells BBC 'we live in a complainants' society' after questions over Reform funding
The Reform UK leader said a "whole ecosystem" didn't want "new kids on the block succeeding".
Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West
The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.
EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.
Four in court over murder of baby stabbed to death
Four people, aged between 19 and 38, appear in court charged with murdering the newborn.
London mayor's untaxed car conviction withdrawn
City Hall officials say the Nissan Micra does not belong to the mayor or Transport for London.
King Charles, Macron and Burnham to preview Bayeux Tapestry display
British and French leaders will be at the British Museum to see the exhibition of the historic Bayeux Tapestry.
BBC gains rare access to occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel expanding positions
A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions.
More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says
The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children.
Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night
Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.
Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?
Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?
Nottingham attacks families not told 'stalker' had violent past
Nottinghamshire Police received a complaint and has referred the matter to the IOPC.
About 700 prisoners to be freed on 1 October under revised early release plans
The new plan shows Andy Burnham's government kept the promised original schedule of how and when offenders will leave jail.
Tiger Woods gets five-year driving ban after reckless driving plea
The golfer will accept a five-year driving ban and $1,000 fine as part of a plea agreement.
Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.
Lords call for AI 'kill switch' powers in UK
Its backers say it would provide a "vital safety net" against runaway AI systems such as those from OpenAI and Anthropic.
Pub's 'beloved' manager stabbed to death in Germany
Rebecca Bullock, 31, was attacked at Rosenheim station on Sunday.
Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to historical sex offence charges
The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Southwark Crown Court via video.
Woods banned from driving for five years after March's crash arrest
The golfer will accept a five-year driving ban and $1,000 fine as part of a plea agreement.
Bournemouth Echo
Fundraiser launched for double promotion Cherries legend as he recovers from stroke
A fundraiser has been launched to help a Cherries legend who helped the club to two promotions in the 1980s as he recovers from a stroke.
Mystery of Bournemouth’s lost ‘leaning tower’ and what really happened to it
Remember Bournemouth's own leaning tower? History of Captain Norton's clock, the 1990s pedestrianisation, and what parts survive today.
30,000 descend on Lulworth Castle as Dorset festival confirms 2027 return
Dorset's vibrant and whimsical Lulworth based festival has announced it's 2027 dates and an early-bird ticket countdown for those eager to secure their place at next year's festivities.
Teen karate lesson sparks lifelong journey into Shaolin medicine
A single karate class as a teenager sparked a journey that took a woman all around the world, creating a lifelong passion for martial arts and Chinese medicine.
Questions remain over death of Asos co-founder after fatal fall in Thailand
Investigations are continuing into the death of an Asos co-founder after he fell from the 17th floor of a building in Thailand.
Inside Bournemouth’s £37m new college campus with plane cabin and public salon
Take a look inside Bournemouth’s new state-of-the-art college campus, which is set to welcome students through its doors tomorrow.
Iconic Bournemouth clock tower restored after £12m refurbishment
An iconic 150ft Bournemouth clock tower has been restored as part of the town’s £37 million college redevelopment.
£220k upgrade to path leading to award winning Christchurch beach starts this month
Upgrades to improve access to an award-winning beach in Christchurch will begin this month.
Candidates announced for upcoming Poole Town Council by-election
Candidates for an upcoming by-election for a seat on Poole Town Council has been announced.
Cyclists social media plea to help boy get new bike after Primera Sports closure
PROFESSIONAL cyclist calls out to help people get their bikes back.
Green light for 54 homes after legal delay
A new development of 54 homes can now be built more than a year after the scheme first won backing from councillors.
LIVE: Air ambulance lands in Lower Gardens after man 'falls from height'
An air ambulance has landed in Bournemouth Lower Gardens after responding to an incident this evening.
Poole Beach Volleyball holding first tournament at Branksome Chine this weekend
Poole Beach Volleyball, founded by Dora Pope, runs regular sessions in Poole and are set to hold a first Poole Beach Volleyball Scramble Tournament this weekend
Birthday walk turns into nightmare as couple become trapped on Dorset coast
What began as a birthday holiday walk on the Dorset coast quickly became a frightening ordeal
BCP resident collects £100k prize as September Premium Bonds winners revealed
One person from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole ended up collecting a prize of £100,000 in the September 2026 draw for the Premium Bonds.
New Forest farm shop scoops sustainability award
A farm shop has been named a sustainability champion for its commitment to ethical farming and environmental best practice.
‘Time bomb has gone off’ as BCP Council faces £27MILLION budget overspend
A social care “time bomb” has “gone off” leaving BCP Council facing a £27 million budget overspend
Blandford firefighters spent 29 hours on emergency callouts in one weekend
Firefighters spent the equivalent of 29 of the possible 48 hours on callouts during a single weekend.
Woman 'assaulted' by 'small group of young people' at Castlepoint
An assault involving a small group of young people is under police investigation.
Drugs and £17k cash seized after suspected cuckooing reports in Bournemouth
A stolen caravan has been recovered and a man arrested on suspicion of drug offences following recent police activity across Dorset.
Search for owner after dog bites woman's leg near park
Police are appealing for information after a woman left the scene when her dog bit another woman’s leg.
Man denies possessing videos of person having sex with chicken and trout
A man had videos of people having sex with a chicken and a trout on his phone when he was arrested for an unrelated offence, a court heard.
'Equipment ripped up' as vandals target two play areas
Two play areas have been targeted by vandals in separate incidents of criminal damage.
Man charged with multiple drug offences and possession of a weapon
CHARGED: A 29-year-old man from Barton on Sea has been charged with multiple offences following reported incidents in the town in May.
Review: Lord of the Dance: 30th Anniversary, Bournemouth Pavilion
If you haven't seen Lord of the Dance before - you ought to know that it really should come with a warning
Construction starts on unit in Bournemouth centre set for new coffee shop
New coffee store set to open in former Bournemouth Schuh store
Council drivers hit with parking and speeding fines
Drivers of Hampshire County Council vehicles were hit with hundreds of penalty notices, newly released figures show.
Bournemouth Airport launches new route to Alpine ski hotspot
Skiers will soon be able to fly straight to the Alps from Bournemouth.
Man identified after ‘indecent act’ reported in Poole
A man has been identified after an indecent act was reportedly seen being performed in Poole
Urgent search for 13-year-old girl missing from New Forest
A 13-year-old girl has gone missing from the New Forest.
Man taken to hospital after falling from building in Bournemouth
A man was airlifted to hospital after falling from a building in Bournemouth.
Plan to create new school for vulnerable young people in former smokery
Plans to convert a smokery into an Alternative Education Provision have been submitted the BCP Council.
Bournemouth dog trainer shortlisted for the finals of two national awards
Bournemouth-based dog trainer Kirsty Everard is in the running as a finalist at the South West Regional Animal Star Awards and the Woman Who Solopreneur Awards
Pub group with various Dorset locations celebrates record-breaking summer
Butcombe Pubs & Inns, reported strong performance across food, drink and accommodation this summer following the end of the FIFA World Cup.
Brownsea Island inviting visitors to enjoy the sights and sounds of autumn
Brownsea Island is offering a range of guided walks and nature-themed events through September and October.
Nearly £1 million committed to 42 grassroots groups and charities in BCP area
Almost £1 million has been committed to 42 grass roots groups and charities in the BCP area over the next three years from Dorset Community Foundation’s BCP Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Hall & Woodhouse launches new ale in partnership with Top Gear legend James May
Dorset-based family brewer and pub company, Hall & Woodhouse, launched a brand-new ale, The Spanner, in collaboration with Top Gear legend James May.
'I want to move out now we’re separated – what are my home rights?'
Last week we tackled whether you can force your ex out of the family home (spoiler – it’s not as easy as a dramatic door slam).
Dorset-based artist raising funds for charity through new watercolour exhibition
Mike Jeffries, a Dorset-based watercolourist and former chair of Poole Arts Trust, is showcasing his Light and Movement exhibition at Lighthouse Poole
Bournemouth U3A opens its doors to new members as it approaches 40th anniversary
Bournemouth U3A has announced new membership opportunities
Monster trucks and The Wurzels to headline returning Dorset County Show
Taking place on September 5-6, the Dorset County Show promises two days of entertainment, agricultural displays, family activities, and food from the region.
Tickets go on sale for star-studded Isle of Wight Literary Festival next month
Tickets for the star-studded 2026 Isle of Wight Literary Festival are now on sale.
Housebuilder volunteers transform veterans charity workshop unit in Ringwood
Six staff from housebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes picked up paintbrushes and donated their time to help the Bournemouth Above and Beyond Trust
BCP school seeks permission to install multi-use games area
A Bournemouth school is seeking permission to install a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA)
Rising opera stars to perform special recital in Wimborne later this month
The performance, organised by Dorset-based charity Hurn Court Opera (HCO), will take place at Merley House in Wimborne on Sunday, September 27.
Dorset law firm recruits new partner for its expanding London office
Dorset law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors has strengthened its business services team with the appointment of new partner Sing Li.
Third annual Winter Walking Challenge launched by Bird and Recreation Initiative
This October, the Bird And Recreation Initiative (BARI) is excited to launch the third annual Winter Walking Challenge
Dorset-based charity awarded £20,000 grant from National Lottery Community Fund
The Colour Works Foundation has been awarded £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver its Building Self-Belief programme.
Church youth group fills Ferndown care home with energy, laughter and music
Kings Park Care Home in Ferndown, part of Barchester Healthcare, welcomed a visit from the Sunnyhill Church Youth Group
Wide range of writing courses now available for adults at Lighthouse Poole
Lighthouse Poole continues its support for new writing with a suite of courses for adults at all stages of their writing development.
Unique folk trio to return to Dorset village hall by popular demand in November
The Churchfitters, known for their distinctive musical style, will perform at Harmans Cross Village Hall, located near Swanage on November 6.
Applications open for £50k Western Gateway rural transport schemes funding
Western Gateway STB is offering up to £50k to fund rural transport schemes in the South West region.
Cosy Club celebrates 16th birthday with complimentary meals for those turning 16
Cosy Club is turning 16 and marking the milestone with birthday giveaways and special drinks at its Bournemouth location.
Government
Sovereign Grant Bill
A Bill to Specify the amount of the Sovereign Grant for the financial year 2027-28 and the percentage of the income account net surplus of the Crown Estate to be used by the Royal Trustees to determine the amount of the Sovereign Grant in subsequent financial years; to confer a duty and a power on the Treasury to specify the amount of the Sovereign Grant in subsequent financial years in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
Road Safety Plans Bill
A Bill to require local authorities in England to prepare and publish a road safety plan in respect of each school in their area; and for connected purposes.
Greyhound Racing Bill
A Bill to prohibit the racing of greyhounds on racetracks in England; to create offences in connection with the organising of, and the keeping, breeding or training of greyhounds for, such racing; to make provision about the welfare and rehoming of greyhounds retired from racing; and for connected purposes.
Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes Order 2023 (Revocation) Bill
A Bill to revoke the Vehicle Emissions Trading Schemes Order 2023; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
What is the weather forecast for the Italian Grand Prix?
The weather forecast is in ahead of the Italian Grand Prix weekend at Monza.
What are the F1 Fantasy strategies for Italy and Spain?
Formula 1 signs off its European season with back-to-back rounds at Monza and a return to Madrid. From the flat-out blast through the trees on the outskirts of Milan to the unknown quantity that is the Madring in the Spanish capital, which drivers and teams deserve a place in your F1 Fantasy line-up?
Lawson to replace Hadjar again at Red Bull in Monza
Red Bull have announced their driver plans for the Italian Grand Prix, with Isack Hadjar sitting out another weekend as his recovery from a wrist injury continues.
10 of the best recovery drives after starting at the back
Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli will face a grid penalty at the Italian Grand Prix – but can he still work his way through the order as these drivers did?
Leclerc on the ‘big reason’ why he re-signed with Ferrari
Charles Leclerc has opened up on his reasons for extending his stay with Ferrari and his hopes for the remainder of the season in the latest episode of Beyond The Grid.
What tyres will the teams have for the Italian Grand Prix?
Round 14 of the 2026 season comes from the famous Autodromo Nazionale Monza in Italy – and F1 tyre suppliers Pirelli have confirmed the compounds that will be in play.
How to stream the 2026 Italian Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium
Here is all the information you need to follow the Italian Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.
Jean Alesi on his admiration for Ferrari great Gilles Villeneuve
Former Ferrari racer Jean Alesi explains why he has so much appreciation for F1 legend Gilles Villeneuve.
Why McLaren have named their rotating wing the 'H-Wing'
McLaren will bring some updates to the upcoming Italian Grand Prix, including a rotating rear wing known as the ‘H-Wing’.
Red Bull sign long-serving Aston Martin engineer
Long-time Aston Martin figure Tom McCullough will join Red Bull Racing in 2027 as their Head of Racing, it has been announced.
Windows Central
I played God Save Birmingham and the zombie apocalypse still beats shopping in the Bullring on a Saturday
I went hands-on with God Save Birmingham at Gamescom, a medieval zombie survival game set in my actual hometown.
Still trying to unlock the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta rewards? Here’s how long you can keep playing.
You still have time to hop into the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta and unlock those coveted beta rewards before the event ends September 1 at 10 PM PT/September 2 at 1 AM ET.
Another Call of Duty title joins Xbox Game Pass as Cyberpunk 2077 leaves it for September's first wave of games coming and exiting the service
Microsoft has revealed the first batch of games coming and leaving Xbox Game Pass in September 2026; the biggest highlights include Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, RuneScape Dragonwilds, and Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage.
REVIEW — Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a gorgeous, punishing, and deeply satisfying revival of Capcom’s long‑dormant series
GTA 6 is around the corner, but 2026 should probably be remembered as the year of Capcom. Despite some issues, Onimusha is another must-play game from the storied publisher.
Razer goes beyond making accessories to providing tools that will help indie developers complete their dream games at AAA standards more efficiently
During Gamescom 2026, the famous gaming peripheral manufacturer, Razer, made the unexpected announcement that it launched a new program called Razer Indie Lab, which will provide indie developers with advanced tech to help create their games at high quality and reach out to more players.
The Xbox Network is once again having major outages where users can't sign in and play games that require profile logins (Update: Fixed)
Reports of Xbox Live suffering outages preventing players from logging in and playing their games have recently started flooding in. Microsoft is aware of the situation and is currently investigating a way to fix it.
Don't call it an XPS: Dell unveils new 14-inch laptop to compete with MacBook Neo
Dell announced the Dell 14S, a budget-friendly 14-inch Windows 11 laptop built to take on Apple's MacBook Neo with a lightweight chassis, multiple colors, and full-day battery life.
This app's massive update supercharges power management on Windows 11
Battery Flyout's latest update brings power management and detailed battery tracking straight to the Windows 11 Taskbar, complete with ARM64 support and a new widget.
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance is showing off gameplay footage of its new 'Boost Bracer' mechanic, and it's giving me major Devil May Cry vibes
Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance's new 'Boost Bracer' mechanic is getting gameplay showcase trailers on how it will change every weapon in the next two weeks, the first of which shows off its insane changes with the Great Sword.
Microsoft promises to make more Windows 11 PCs secure by default next month: Announces automatic memory integrity protection enablement on more devices
Microsoft's kernel level security feature will be automatically enabled on eligible PCs starting next month.
BlizzCon 2026 is nearly here, so here's what you need to know regarding its programming schedule, streaming platforms, floor plan, and more
If you've been looking forward to BlizzCon 2026, Blizzard Entertainment has released a full guide to its programming schedule, show floor plan, viewership platforms, and more info before the event kicks off on September 12, 2026.
Confirmed: Over 800 Xbox discs are supported by the disc-to-digital program, and growing. Here's the list.
A new database tracking Xbox's new disc-to-digital program shows just how big the scale of the operation really is.
Laffgaff
If you were a chiropodist which part of the body would you treat?
Feet.
Coal Dust
A group of guys covered in coal dust walk into a bar. The bartender says, "Sorry, we don't serve miners".
Itsfoss
Vanilla OS 3 Comes in Hot, Packing ARM64 Support After a Long Wait
The release, codenamed "Reunion," also ships GNOME 50 and Linux kernel 7.1.3.
An Honorless Move! Ubisoft Decides Linux isn't Worth the Effort
For Honor is being kneecapped on Linux, and by extension, the Steam Deck.
How to Change Raspberry Pi Wi-Fi Details From the SD Card
No need to connect the Raspberry Pi to a display and keyboard. Take out the SD card and modify the WiFi credentials directly.