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Jonathan Ross 'horrified' by Walliams allegations and Brand conviction
The TV presenter says he was once "friendly" with both David Walliams and Russell Brand, but was "genuinely unaware of their conduct".
Why Walliams' unprecedented legal battle to stay anonymous failed
The 55-year-old was named in reports by ITV News and the Guardian on Tuesday after losing a court bid to stop allegations being made public.
Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says
The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.
US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia arrested in UK
The 41-year-old senior soldier is accused of national security offences and is being questioned in London.
Meghan's father Thomas Markle back in federal custody after allegedly removing ankle monitor
The 82-year-old was placed under house detention in Florida last week after being charged over possession of child sex abuse material.
Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine
The Prince of Wales features his 13-year-old son's drawing of a bird as part of a special edition of the magazine.
New photos are 'essential evidence' of possible SAS war crimes, inquiry told
The inquiry's lead barrister says photos of people lying on their backs with shots to the head may be evidence of possible war crimes.
US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, for now
Trump welcomes the outcome, praising Hegseth as a "Great American Patriot", but Democrats can try again next year.
Antidepressant escitalopram more effective at preventing relapse, analysis finds
Three pills came top and outperformed Prozac for preventing relapse in a large number of patients.
Judge allows Trump's $10bn defamation case against BBC to proceed
But the court dismisses the other part of Trump's lawsuit that alleged the BBC had violated a Florida law.
Students passing university assessments in minutes using AI, regulator warns
The Office for Students says students can frequently use AI "in ways that cannot be reliably detected".
Stickers and building sets help drive toy sales ahead of Christmas rush
A bumper year so far for toy sales comes as debate intensifies over screen time and tech connectivity.
Meet the Peaky Blinders, Ukraine's drone unit protecting a devastated front-line city
Slovyansk continues to be bombarded by Russian forces, making it almost uninhabitable with less than 10% of it's pre-war population remaining.
Why does Australia want Brits to swap Sydney for the outback?
Australia wants changes to UK deal that would push backpackers out of Bondi and into remote regions.
'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted
Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya.
The Papers: 'David Walliams accused' and 'Named & shamed'
Sexual misconduct allegations against actor David Walliams, which he denies, dominate Wednesday's front pages.
Duchy tenants may have to buy farms or leave as Prince William plans sell-off
A ten-year strategy to raise £500m from the Duchy of Cornwall will see farms sold off across England.
Train attack driver's '10 seconds' to change line
Andrew Johnson tells jurors he heard over the intercom "'there's a knifeman stabbing people'".
Watch: What we know about the allegations against Walliams
The author and comedian recently lost a court battle trying to block publication of the allegations.
Nvidia hires major US law firm to investigate alleged Chinese spy affair
The appointment was made after it emerged Jensen Huang had an affair with a woman believed to be a spy for China.
Arrests made in Mohamed Al Fayed probe in France, police say
The Ritz hotel in Paris, which is still owned by the Al Fayed family, is one of the properties searched by police.
Census should include black English and Asian English options, says MP
Josh Babarinde's proposal is also supported by other MPs, including David Lammy and Sir James Cleverly.
More than 12 US military aircraft leave second UK base
The departures come weeks after the US withdrew bombers from RAF Fairford airbase over a suspected Iran-linked security incident.
'I felt like I was being manipulated': Woman alleges Walliams groomed her as a teenager
Lilly Creightmore, who has alleged Walliams "groomed" her as a teenager, has told BBC Newsnight that she was "angry" at his behaviour.
Schools in Italy, Scotland and Northern Ireland hit by threats in suspected bomb hoax
More than 6,000 Italian schools received a threat. Authorities in all three countries say there appears to be no risk to the public. It is not known if the incidents are linked.
Scottish DJ, 32, confirmed as victim of Krakow shooting
The man, who is understood to be James Thomas Campbell from Prestwick, died when a lone gunman opened fire in central Krakow on Saturday.
Spain sees widespread disruption in first general strike for 14 years
Protests are also expected in the biggest cities less than three weeks before Spaniards vote in parliamentary elections.
Watch: UK falls silent to mark Armistice Day
People from Belfast to Cardiff, London to Edinburgh held the two-minute silence to mark the end of World War One and to remember those who have died in conflicts.
Acquitted 'China spy' tells BBC: I was fall guy for security services but also naive
Thousands of messages seen by BBC show how a Chinese official sought details of sensitive political matters.
Russia-Ukraine talks turn to post-war security but end without breakthrough
Talks in Abu Dhabi centred around Europe's security framework, with US envoys due to meet Putin and Zelensky on Thursday.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent relocated after alleged Iranian threats
Bessent is now one of several Trump administration officials to live on military bases due to safety concerns.
Police helped remove Russell Brand after 'violent incident' at Jemima Goldsmith's home
Police confirm they asked Brand to leave his ex-girlfriend's house after she reported an alleged assault.
Richmond upon Thames is happiest place to live in Britain, survey finds
Richmond upon Thames ranked highly in several quality of life indicators in a Rightmove survey.
What are cold weather payments and who can get them?
Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.
What we know about the allegations against David Walliams
The author and comedian recently lost a court battle trying to block publication of the allegations.
Why is Scotland's housing shortage getting worse?
Homelessness has hit record levels and the cost of renting or buying property has continued to rise.
Vinícius Jr's message to Sudan boy who received prosthetic legs after BBC report sparked appeal
Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.
In Mississippi, voters await cliffhanger Senate result with hope and frustration
Democratic voters tell the BBC their candidate is on the brink of history, while Republicans vent disappointment.
Prince George's artwork featured in Country Life magazine
The Prince of Wales features his 13-year-old son's drawing of a bird as part of a special edition of the magazine.
Three Iran-backed suspects plotted attacks including RAF Fairford incident, US says
The US Department of Justice says the men were involved in a string of plots, including a major incident near the UK airbase that is used by US armed forces.
Governments 'asleep at the wheel' over social care, says head of review
Baroness Casey criticises variability of services and fees charged to self-funders in England.
Wayne Rooney leads I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! line-up
The football star will be joined by Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page and YouTuber Sharky among others.
Four grizzly bears killed in Canada after fatal attack on mother and daughter
The sow and her three cubs were responsible for killing Jennifer Balcarras, 48, and her daughter Selah Reed, 20, earlier this month.
Bournemouth Echo
11 pictures of unforgettable nights at The Venue in Poole
Archive photos revisit The Venue nightclub at Poole’s Tower Park, capturing 1990s club nights, queues, fashion and memories before its 1999 closure.
Inquest finds high-risk mother was wrongly moved to low-risk unit before baby died
Inquest finds baby Blossom Benstead-Wright died after an umbilical cord accident; coroner says high-risk mother Samantha should not have been in Haven Suite.
Southbourne café forced to relocate after being told to leave its current site
A popular Southbourne cycle café has launched a bid to raise up to £150,000 after being told it must leave its home of more than a decade.
New parking machines installed in Christchurch after pay and display trial
Three locations in Christchurch will have new parking machines installed a review of pay and display machines across the area
Major transformation work of a skate park in Poole will begin later this month
Major works to transform a skate park in Poole will begin later this month and are expected to last until early 2027
Bournemouth business owner crowned UK’s number one Russian lash specialist
A beauty specialist based in Bournemouth has been crowned the UK’s number one Russian Lash Specialist of the Year.
Poole woman targets world record in 3,000-mile Atlantic challenge
A woman is preparing to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in a bid to break a world record and raise thousands for a hospice charity.
Poole pub to close for £300,000 refurbishment and reopen as sports venue
A community pub will close for a major £300,000 refurbishment.
Former council officer claims he was pushed out after raising regeneration concerns
A former council officer claims he was sacked by the authority after raising serious concerns about the cost of several developments which he alleges lost the council millions of pounds.
140-home development plan rejected over flooding concerns
Plans for 140 homes near Ringwood have been rejected after an inspector found around 20 properties could be at risk of flooding.
Harry Redknapp to share football stories at Poole evening event
Football fans will have the opportunity to spend an evening with Harry Redknapp.
New online boxing programme launches nationwide to support people with Parkinson’s
A new online boxing programme designed to help people living with Parkinson’s stay active and manage their symptoms is being launched nationwide, offering support to people across Dorset and beyond.
Bournemouth restaurant closes suddenly
A popular Bournemouth restaurant has suddenly shut
Ex-Royal Marine warned he would self-harm if released, inquest hears
A former Royal Marine found dead while on bail charged with national security offences had warned police he would harm himself if released from custody, an inquest has heard.
Major coach network expands its partnership with Dorset operator for 2027
FlixBus and Dorset operator Excelsior will add nine coaches in 2027, creating jobs and expanding services linking Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton and London.
Festive steam train experience to return to the New Forest this month
Exbury Gardens’ Christmas Night Train returns to New Forest from November 30 to December 4, with illuminated steam journeys, Father Christmas and family fun.
Rock legends call on fans to support food banks at upcoming Bournemouth show
Squeeze will play Bournemouth International Centre on December 4 with Billy Bragg, urging fans to donate food or money to Trussell and fight hunger.
Bournemouth MP to hold meetings about restoring bus services to three areas
Bournemouth residents are invited to share views with MP Tom Hayes on restoring bus services in Throop, Muscliff and Townsend at meetings on November 13 and 14.
Boat and zip wire planned as major refurbishment at a Poole play area begins
Work is under way to refurbish a play area in Poole with a boat and zip wire among the planned features.
Two men steal motorbike after crashing into it in Boscombe
Two men stole a motorbike after reportedly crashing into the back of it in Boscombe.
Person dies after casualty on tracks involving Swanage-based steam train
A person has died after being struck by a steam locomotive based in Swanage.
Wanted man located and arrested by police
A wanted man has been located and arrested, police have said.
Man arrested over shop worker assault during crime crackdown
A man has been arrested in connection with the assault of a shop worker.
Dorset Police warn of phone scam involving fake calls
Police are warning the public about a phone scam involving fraudsters posing as officers using an old police number.
Dorset based celebrity ‘horrified’ by David Walliams allegations
A TV presenter with a home in Dorset has said he is “horrified” by allegations of sexual misconduct against David Walliams and the crimes of Russell Brand.
BSO and Europe's top Elvis tribute deliver soaring 32-song Las Vegas show
Review: Lee ‘Memphis’ King and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra deliver an exuberant Elvis Presley tribute, recreating the King’s Las Vegas years with 32 songs.
Gas leak forces partial closure of secondary school
A secondary school in the New Forest is partially closed due to a gas leak.
Four further Dorset Police staff under investigation after man dies in custody
Four more Dorset Police staff are under investigation for alleged misconduct after a man died in custody in Bournemouth last year.
Wagamama's new 2026 Christmas menu reviewed with an unusual main dish
wagamama has revealed its new Christmas menu items for 2026, including a roast dinner ramen and cranberry chicken katsu curry
DWP starts bank checks on benefit claimants – what officials can now see
The DWP has issued its first notice under new bank check powers. Find out which three benefits are affected and what banks can share
'Do not eat' warning in place for Waitrose shoppers as supermarket issues recall
Waitrose has recalled two doughnut five-packs over undeclared soya. Check the best-before dates and how to get a refund.
Council blunder sees yellow markings mistakenly painted along a high street
Shopkeepers were left cleaning up the mess from a council blunder after yellow markings were mistakenly painted along a Dorset high street
Dorset industrial site aims to create '1,000 jobs within three years'
A Dorset industrial site could be capable of producing a thousand jobs within a few years. Dorset Council’s deputy leader, Cllr Richard Biggs, says the authority, which owns the Winfrith Innovation Park, is aiming for 1,000 jobs by 2029.
Bournemouth schools create sea of handmade poppies for Remembrance Day
Bournemouth's Community Field of Poppies honours Remembrance with handmade art by schools and artists at Trove Arts Centre, inspired by VC recipient.
Dorset knitter raises nearly £14k for care home with handmade owls and hedgehogs
Dorset knitter Julie Brownsea raises nearly £14,000 for a care home with handmade owls and hedgehogs, featured in Hobbycraft’s Hobby Heroes campaign.
Extinction Rebellion activists call for Tom Hayes MP to oppose Rosebank oilfield
Extinction Rebellion activists protested outside MP Tom Hayes’s office on November 7, urging him to oppose Rosebank oilfield and fossil fuel extraction.
Bournemouth Christmas Market named among the UK's best rated by visitors
Bournemouth Christmas Market named one of the UK’s best-rated, earning 4.18 stars in Google reviews. It opens November 12 and runs until December 31.
Dorset Mind and Bournemouth coaching business launch mental health campaign
Dorset Mind and Vectis Method launch campaign promoting exercise for mental health, with free app workouts supporting men’s wellbeing during Movember.
Animal mischief aplenty as Dorset care home residents enjoy visit from owls
Dorset care home residents enjoy a memorable visit from birds of prey as Owl Obsession brings animal therapy to Trinity Manor in Sherborne, run by Barchester.
Art exhibition highlighting gender-based violence to open in Poole this week
Art exhibition on gender-based violence opens at GATHER in Poole on November 14, featuring Arts University Bournemouth students, free entry and public voting
Bournemouth and Poole College engineering students win national competition
Bournemouth and Poole College engineering students win IMechE Design Challenge UK national title, beating UCL, Manchester and Strathclyde university teams.
Second-hand book shop at Dorset museum introduces £5 'Book in a Bag' offer
Museum of East Dorset in Wimborne launches £5 Book in a Bag mystery book offer on November 28, with Christmas shopping, artisan stalls and live music.
Solo art exhibition exploring identity and clothing to open in Bournemouth
Boscombe artist Jenny Tarr explores identity, clothing and self-expression in The Art of Being at Ete, Westbourne, Bournemouth, from November 26 to December 3.
Dorset community groups have less than three months left to apply for grants
Dorset Council offers not-for-profit community groups grants of £1,000 to £25,000 for public space projects across Dorset. Apply by January 10, 2027.
BCP and Dorset Council leaders to headline launch of new property forum
Build South Forum launches for Dorset and Hampshire, bringing council leaders, developers and property experts together at Bournemouth on November 30.
How Virgin Media 02 customers can keep free emails as service ends
Virgin Media email users face a choice over transferring to Junara. Find out which addresses are affected, the deadlines and the fees.
Government
English Ethnic Identity (Census Particulars) Bill
A Bill to make provision about the inclusion of English ethnic identity within census particulars in England; and for connected purposes.
Formula 1
Ricciardo reacts to his best career moments
Former Red Bull and McLaren racer Daniel Ricciardo sat down with F1 to take a look back at his career highlights, from his sublime Monaco victory to unforgettable 'shoey' celebration.
Bruno Senna recounts Antonelli’s visit to his family farm
In the latest episode of official podcast F1 Beyond The Grid, Bruno Senna opened up on Kimi Antonelli's emotional visit to the family estate of three-time champion Ayrton Senna.
Where do Mercedes rank among Teams' Championship winners
The Sao Paulo Grand Prix last weekend proved to be a day of celebration for Mercedes, as the German manufacturer secured the 2026 Constructors' Championship.
Bearman relieved ‘horrible three weeks’ for Haas are over
Ollie Bearman finished 17th in Sao Paulo on Sunday and afterwards cut a despondent figure as he revealed how pleased he was to be heading home after a tough triple header.
‘He was immediately fast’ – Antonelli’s junior racing boss on his early potential
Rene Rosin ran Antonelli from F4 up to F2 with the legendary PREMA Racing team, and says the potential was clear from the young Italian's earliest days in the sport.
3 drivers to watch in the early Las Vegas GP markets
Lando Norris returned to the top step of the podium in Brazil, but what did the Sao Paulo Grand Prix signal in the markets ahead of the trip to Las Vegas?
MS Dynamics
Microsoft is named a Leader in 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CRM Customer Engagement Center
Microsoft is named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for CRM Customer Engagement Center. Explore how Dynamics 365 Customer Service is helping organizations scale agentic service and deliver connected customer experiences.
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Windows Central
Microsoft ends support for Windows 11 version 23H2 after three years
Commercial editions of Windows 11 version 23H2 have reached the end of support, with a final security update being released today.
Grand Theft Auto 6 confirmed for Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox consoles
Rockstar Games has announced that Grand Theft Auto 6 will be cloud-gaming compatible on Xbox consoles using Xbox Series S graphical settings.
Valve's new Steam Deck Framerate update is a rare win for buyers
Valve just added new framerate data to its Steam Deck compatibility program, giving Steam users a clear look at averages they can expect from specific games. It's a pro-consumer move for sure, but where's the data from other handhelds?
Rather than fight GTA VI, Logitech gave employees a day off
Some expect workers to call in sick when GTA VI launches. Logitech's answer is to officially give employees time off to play games.
GTA 6’s Xbox files hint at FSR 4.1, and I’m betting it arrives after launch
Dataminers have discovered evidence of AMD FSR 4.1 inside Grand Theft Auto 6's Xbox preload files, suggesting that the tech could arrive for the game at some point.
ROG Xbox Ally X gets Auto SR in handheld mode, with 120 FPS 'Performance Mode' on the way
Microsoft's AI-powered upscaling feature is now available on ROG Xbox Ally X handhelds when undocked, with 1080p support today and a 120 FPS Performance Mode coming later.
Microsoft Flight Simulator adds Halo's Pelican in a free trial, before it becomes paid
Halo's Pelican is now available to fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator, but you'll need to pay for permanent access after the trial ends.
New Windows 11 wallpapers mean more than you think
New Windows 11 wallpapers are reportedly on the way, signaling a broader refresh of the operating system.
Laffgaff
In which European city was the famous Cold War border crossing Checkpoint Charlie?
Berlin, Germany.
Museum Job
I got a job moving suits of armor in the local museum after it closed each evening. It was all night shifts.
Itsfoss
The AI-Assisted Linux Driver for DisplayLink Gets Legal Notice
Mike Lothian got Vino working on three generations of DisplayLink docks, but Synaptics told him to take it down.
Local AI Weekly #9: The Computer Says No
Cloud AI tools have started saying no to reverse engineering. Your local model won't say no.