BBC News
New videos of man at centre of 9/11 lawsuit reveal links to extremists and Saudi state
The footage and other evidence the FBI failed to share undermine Omar al-Bayoumi's 25 years of denials.
Europe wrestles with impact of historic regional gains for Germany's AfD
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.
Chancellor to say UK economy 'turning a corner' despite debt concerns
John Healey will detail plans to spread growth more widely across the UK, ahead of his first Budget.
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri reveals she has blood cancer
Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.
Five dead after Amazon cargo plane crashes at Miami airport
Five people are dead and five seriously injured after a Boeing 767-300 cargo plane "overran" the runway and caught fire, officials say.
The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam
About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC.
Rapist serving life may face more assault charges
Zhenhao Zou was convicted of raping 10 women but he is thought to have committed further crimes.
Andrew Scott feels the Pressure as 'unsung hero' in WW2 thriller
The actor reveals how he approached playing James Stagg, the "chilly" meteorologist key to D-Day's success.
Peace talks rich in symbolism but fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine remain
Despite talks between US envoys and both Putin and Zelensky, the expectation in Kyiv is the fighting will continue, writes James Landale.
Drug rape killer should never have been freed, says victim
One of Richard Scatchard's victims says his killing of Kelly Faiers in 2023 could have been avoided.
Austria's Islamic headscarf ban in force as under-14s go back to school
The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.
The Papers: 'Losing battle to halt Russia's 'hybrid' war' and 'Oh chute!'
A warning from defence officials and a skydiving miracle lead Monday's front pages.
The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs'
Peat fires in Borneo are releasing ancient stores of carbon - and sending a toxic smog across South East Asia.
Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation
Firms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says.
Jamaica to bring slavery reparations petition to King Charles
The King will be asked to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy
It comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.
Two killed as car hits group of cyclists
Three people have been arrested in connection to the incident near Gravesend.
What we know about anti-migrant protests and organiser Danny Thomas
UK correspondent Daniel Sandford looks at the link between small boat protests in Dover and Portsmouth over the weekend.
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years
The cuts come as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles.
King makes clear Harry and Meghan remain non-working royals
The letter has been sent to Prince Harry's team, the government, military and Lord Lieutenants, Palace sources say.
Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises
The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.
Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status
The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties.
Self-described 'genocidal racist monster' jailed after BBC investigation
A former tax worker is sentenced to two years for inciting hatred online.
'I have chronic cancer but I'm not going to die' - BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri
Moshiri was diagnosed in November 2024 with polycythaemia vera (PV), after her GP noticed irregularities in blood test results.
Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win
The far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority.
Next wins key appeal to overturn £30m equal pay ruling
A judge ruled Next can pay warehouse workers more because it is harder to recruit and retain them.
Emotional Oasis documentary glosses over the hard stuff
Don't Look Back In Anger captures the euphoria of the band's comeback, but fails to explore the story of their reunion.
Why the 'Temu Range Rover' is such a threat to Jaguar Land Rover
Job cuts come as JLR faces falling sales and intense Chinese competition while trying to switch to electric vehicles.
Chemo hair loss doesn't define me - it's a symbol that I'm strong
The beauty and resilience of women living with cancer is celebrated though photography.
How significant are AfD's historic gains for Germany and the rest of Europe?
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler sees the far-right win in Saxony-Anhalt state ringing alarm bells for the EU and traditional parties.
Man, 102, with dementia died after being pushed in pub, inquest told
Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died.
OpenAI chief scientist warns no-one is prepared for consequences of AI
The post comes as the firm releases GPT-6 Astra, which it says is its most powerful product yet.
Murder arrests over baby girl's death in woodland
Police say they have arrested two men and two women as part of their investigation.
Plans for major overhaul of councils halted
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.
Thousands turn out in Serbia for funeral of 'Butcher of Bosnia' Ratko Mladić
Mladić was jailed for genocide during the 1990s Bosnian war and the EU warned Serbia not to glorify the convicted war criminal.
New Inbetweeners film confirmed by Netflix as lead stars return
Netflix has confirmed the original stars of the coming-of-age sitcom are set to reprise their roles for the film.
Dolly Parton's sister pleads for end to 'AI garbage' posts after singer's death
Since Parton's death in late August, dozens of AI-generated songs, images and videos have appeared online.
Bournemouth Echo
'Client focused' and 'transparent' law firm celebrates 20 years
A law firm that once started from a living room is now celebrating 20 years in business.
Bournemouth disability charity shortlisted for international award
A charity has been shortlisted for a major international award for its work supporting disabled young people into employment.
Road closures announced ahead of upcoming folk festival
Road closures and parking restrictions have been announced ahead of an upcoming folk festival.
Bishop to walk 13 miles between 20 churches to raise funds for repairs
She is encouraging the public to support her fundraising efforts through her JustGiving page, which is raising funds for the Dorset Historic Churches Trust.
140 migrants rescued on way to Hampshire following major response
Around 140 migrants have been rescued after travelling towards Hampshire today.
Acclaimed singer James Blunt to perform at Bournemouth venue next year
Acclaimed singer James Blunt will perform in Bournemouth next spring as part of his 2027 UK and Ireland arena tour
Top Dorset venue launches new Japanese-themed garden
Karmacations, located in Dorset has unveiled a new Japanese-themed garden designed for events.
Major accident repair firm in Dorset enters administration
A vehicle repair group with operations in Poole and Christchurch has entered administration months after its directors forecast a return to profitability
'Absolute chaos' as government withdraws plans to merge Hampshire councils
Hampshire leaders have reacted to the Government’s decision to halt plans for a major council shake-up, with Hampshire County Council welcoming the move and Eastleigh branding it “absolute chaos”.
Popular New Forest pub to open as JD Wetherspoon after £1.58 million makeover
A popular New Forest pub is set to open as a JD Wetherspoon pub after a £1.58 million refurbishment
The fragile recovery of Bournemouth’s "Wild West" Triangle
Increased police patrols have brought daytime calm and cleaner alleyways to Bournemouth’s Triangle, but local workers warn the deep-seated drug crisis is simply shifting into the shadows.
New Forest drivers warned as busy road to close for 10 weeks as gas works begin
Motorists have been warned to expect disruption when major gas works force the closure of a key Hythe road for around 10 weeks.
UK’s biggest automobile jumble sale returns to Beaulieu Motor Museum
Beaulieu Motor Museum is set to host the UK’s biggest automobile jumble sale as hundreds of motoring enthusiasts descend on the New Forest.
'We are moving in the right direction in Bournemouth'
Parliament returned last week. Policing, high streets and electoral reform were my focus. All issues residents brought to me over the summer.
Teenager threatened by four men in balaclavas who stole his bike
A teenager was approached and threatened by a group of four men wearing balaclavas before they fled taking his bike.
Dorset Police officer under investigation for alleged gross misconduct
Accelerated misconduct hearing set for September 8 2026
Wimborne man convicted of 'absolutely shocking' assault of partner
A Wimborne man has been convicted of assaulting his partner during a domestic incident.
Bournemouth art installation to recreate 9/11 live TV coverage
A provocative art installation is set to transport audiences back to one of the most defining moments of the 21st century.
Police issue statement after Poole protest following migrant rescue
Protesters marched along Poole Quay in response to the news that more than a hundred migrants were rescued after travelling towards Portsmouth.
Three vehicles broken into and items stolen in Poole last week
A trio of vehicles were broken into and items were stolen in Poole last week.
New Greggs to open with 10 available jobs
New Greggs to open with 10 available jobs
Work to start on £104k upgrades to play area in Bournemouth
A play area is set for a major upgrade under a scheme to improve parks.
Cross county police teams crack down on illegal poaching and hare coursing in Dorset
Police forces from Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire joined forces to tackle illegal poaching and hare coursing across Dorset in Operation Galileo.
Wine and welcome event to open doors of recently upgraded centre
Guests will be able to tour the facilities, meet the volunteer-led team and learn more about what the centre offers to the community.
Hedge trimmer and two electric bikes stolen during Wimborne burglary
Officers are appealing for information and issuing images of two electric bikes that were stolen in a burglary in Wimborne.
Dorset Wildlife Trust opens up bookings for 'truly special' stay on Brownsea Island
Dorset Wildlife Trust has launched bookings for a holiday home on Brownsea Island
Major three vehicle collision near Wareham
Emergency services are attending a three-vehicle collision on the A351. Police are warning motorists to expect delays following the collision which occurred near the Lidl store in Sandford.
Man threatened members of the public with a glass bottle while 'acting aggressively'
We are appealing to the public for information as we continue to investigate a reported affray in Poole.
Poole protest sparked by fears of migrants being brought ashore
Protesters gathered at Poole Quay last night to rally against migrants being brought ashore following a large operation in Portsmouth where 140 asylum seekers were rescued from sea.
Man due in court accused of starting a fire at a police station
A man has been charged following a reported arson at a police station.
29029 launches fundraiser to aid communities hit by Nepal’s deadly floods
Devastated by the Nepalese floods, local restaurant group 29029 is doing all they can to raise funds for those affected back home.
Commercial properties in Ringwood and Wareham to go under the hammer this month
PART of a town centre building with offices on the Dorset-Hampshire border is to be auctioned by Clive Emson on September 22.
Arts University Bournemouth appoints Dan Ware as new entrepreneur in residence
Dan Ware has joined Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) in the new role to strengthen links between creative education and commercial enterprise.
Night of professional wresting headlined by former WWE star comes to Bournemouth
GrandSlam Wrestling will take over the O2 Academy Bournemouth on Thursday, October 29, promising an evening of high-energy action
New free guide aims to helps neurodivergent students prepare for university
Bournemouth-based specialist education company My Kind of Thinking has launched a free guide to help neurodivergent students prepare for university.
Mum begins London Marathon 2027 training as part of recovery
Michelle Frampton, who celebrated two years sober on August, 17, has started her London Marathon training.
89-year-old care home resident gets back in the saddle after decades
A care home has helped one of its residents get back in the saddle after nearly a lifetime away from riding.
Decade of monitoring shows Farmer Clusters key to national nature restoration
Reports on two farmer-led conservation groups, supported by Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust are a rare, evidence-based success story for nature recovery.
Man fined £220 for not wearing seatbelt - In the Dock
The following cases were heard at Weymouth Magistrates' Court:
More than £84,000 in small grants boosts grass roots community groups in Dorset
SMALL grants of more than £84,000 will make am impact for grass roots groups and charities thanks to Dorset Community Foundation’s Neighbourhood Fund.
North Dorset's annual business Expo returning in November in Hinton St Mary
The Hinton Workspace Business Expo will take place in Hinton St Mary on Thursday, November 12
Husband’s fundraiser honours 'beautiful' wife who died hours after they married
A husband has paid tribute to his 'beautiful' wife, who died just hours after they married, as he raises money to fight the cancer that took her life.
10-year-old boy raising funds for firefighters who help Fordingbridge community
Sidney Palmer will be selling his 3D-printed creations at a charity craft fair on September 26, held at Wolvercroft Garden Centre in Fordingbridge.
Black-tie and singles nights coming to Dorset this autumn
Dorset black-tie events by Smoochy Events include Hilton Sky Bar singles nights on November 7 and 14, plus Christmas on the Sea at Bournemouth Pier – £12 tickets.
'Skills are the key to unlocking Dorset’s economic future'
When we talk about growing Dorset’s economy, we often talk about investment, new businesses, infrastructure and jobs.
Businesses invited to quiz supporting Dorset's disability charity in November
Businesses invited to take part in an evening of competition and fundraising at the Gallagher Poole Corporate Quiz Night, in support of Diverse Abilities.
Schools and sports clubs invited to Cash for Kids challenge with up to £5,000 prize
Cash for Kids South Coast Central invites schools, sports clubs and charities across Dorset to join 2026 challenge for disadvantaged children, raising up to £5,000.
Dorset charity backs PM's IPP reform but warns support vital
A Dorset-based criminal justice charity has welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s commitment to abolish controversial Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences, but warns that releasing prisoners safely depends entirely on robust community.
'Affordable' UK furniture company enters administration after 26 years in business
Jadebay Limited, which trades under the name Nöa & Nani, has entered administration after 26 years.
Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years in bid to save £1.7bn
It is understood roles affected will be non-production with the majority of cuts affecting its UK operations, where around 34,000 staff are based.
Government
Social Media Platforms (Ofcom Licensing) Bill [HL]
A Bill to require social media companies operating in the United Kingdom to obtain a licence from Ofcom; to empower Ofcom to set and enforce binding conditions on licensed operators; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
What the teams said – Race day in Italy
The drivers and teams report back on all the action from the Temple of Speed for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix.
Why Gasly won't be "disappointed’ with P7 from pole for Alpine
Gasly reflects on a standout Monza weekend, while team mate Colapinto recovers from a costly mistake to score points.
Lindblad pleased with ‘damage limitation’ for Racing Bulls
Arvid Lindblad described his and stand-in team mate Yuki Tsunoda’s double points finish at the Italian Grand Prix as “damage limitation” for Racing Bulls after Alpine’s eye-catching Qualifying display.
All the key moments from the 2026 Italian Grand Prix
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli rose from P19 on the grid to seal his maiden home victory in an eventful Italian Grand Prix.
5 betting lessons after Antonelli's Monza masterclass
The Mercedes star leads the Drivers' Championship by 66 points after his Monza masterclass.
Norris and Piastri reflect on 'good battle' in Italy
Lando Norris believes his late tussle with McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri in the Italian Grand Prix was “a good battle” which was “fair”, despite initially complaining over the radio.
Ferrari's Italian GP result 'devastating' – Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton admits that finishing only sixth in the Italian Grand Prix is a "tough one to swallow", as Ferrari endured a difficult home race.
Verstappen happy with Monza P3 despite issue that ‘cost a lot’
Max Verstappen returned to the podium at the Italian Grand Prix, the Red Bull driver battling hard on his way to a P3 finish.
Wolff heaps praise on Antonelli for ‘amazing’ Monza charge
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff hailed Kimi Antonelli for an “amazing drive” from P19 to win the Italian Grand Prix, arguing “there was nothing that would have stopped him” throughout Sunday’s race.
How Antonelli ‘closed the circle’ at Monza
Kimi Antonelli made arguably the biggest statement of his short F1 career to date at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Sunday, superbly rising from the back of the grid to P1 for an emotional first home win in the top echelon.
7 moments you might have missed at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix
Here are the 2026 Italian Grand Prix off-track moments you might have missed.
Mekies reflects on Red Bull's 'intense' Italian GP
Laurent Mekies believes Red Bull made a "step in the right direction" during last weekend's Italian Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen claimed another podium.
When F1 met Cars – Celebrating 20 years of the movie
This year marks 20 years since the release of Disney Pixar’s Cars – and Lightning McQueen will make a special guest appearance at the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. Look back at all the times the movie has crossed over with Formula 1.
Vasseur promises Ferrari will bounce back in Madrid
It goes without saying that the Italian Grand Prix weekend is the biggest of the year for Scuderia Ferrari, and over the decades the Tifosi have grown used to experiencing a rollercoaster of highs and lows.
6 Winners and 5 Losers from Italy
Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from an eventful 2026 Italian Grand Prix in Monza.
Play the F1 Trivia Tour for a chance to win incredible prizes
Put your knowledge to the test in our exclusive three-part trivia series for your chance to win incredible prizes.
Why McLaren let Norris and Piastri race at Monza
On Saturday evening at Monza, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella was adamant that poor execution was the root cause of a disappointing Q3 outcome that saw Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris start in P6 and P8.
Hamilton calls on Ferrari 'to change things' after Italian GP
Lewis Hamilton has called on Ferrari "to change things" in how it manages the intra-team battle between the seven-time World Champion and team mate Charles Leclerc following last weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
Audi lodge 'intention to appeal' over Tsunoda decision
Audi have notified the FIA of their "intention to appeal" after Yuki Tsunoda avoided any penalty for a potential starting infraction at the Italian Grand Prix.
Windows Central
This insanely cute and heartwarming co-op game could be the cure for parental existential dread
Age Twisters is an upcoming co-op adventure by Piccolo Studio about a granddaughter and grandfather who have more in common than they first think.
PUBG: DED.NET is not your average Battle Royale
PUBG: DED.NET is a 1996-set PvP FPS that introduces a multi-match career journey and roguelite progression to the PUBG universe.
McDonald's Halo McNuggets are dry, disappointing, and break game lore
I skipped my lunch break and researched the history of Moa meat so you don't have to try the over-spiced and dry Moa McNuggets.
Microsoft just stumbled onto a way to fix Windows 11, but it hasn't realized it yet
Project Zenith tailors Windows 11 for developers, but its core idea could pave the way for an AI-free Windows or other custom configurations.
Switzerland begins testing alternatives to Microsoft 365 to protect its "most sensitive data" and strengthen digital sovereignty
Switzerland is trialing alternatives to Microsoft 365, shifting 3,000 government workstations to test other apps amid sovereignty and data protection concerns.
Windows 11 is finally getting a battery status widget that will show an overview of all your connected devices on the lock screen or Widgets Board
You'll soon be able to see the battery status of all your connected devices on the lock screen and Widgets Board.
Laffgaff
What is the name of Simba’s evil uncle in The Lion King?
Scar.
Online Order
I ordered a lockable box and a speaker online. They arrived, safe and sound.
Itsfoss
Ikey Doherty vs Omarchy: Why He’s Building Barney Instead of Another Distro
Ikey Doherty, the creator of Solus and AerynOS, is back with Barney, a Rust tool that builds Linux distros from source. So that you can easily create your own Omarchy.
Elom Musk's X Tried to Kill Nitter. The Project Just Said It’s Coming Back
Two weeks after X Corp's legal letter forced the project offline, Nitter says it will continue.