July 2026
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'The VPN you can simply trust and forget about' — Norton VPN boosts security, speeds, and network in latest round of upgrades
The cybersecurity giant is wrapping up a busy first half of 2026 by upgrading its encryption, drastically cutting mobile connection times, and expanding its server network across Asia and Africa
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Sainsbury’s to sell Argos to three retail veterans in £120m deal
Trio set up Swift Partners for the acquisition, allowing supermarket to focus on core food business
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Starlink sends the telecoms world off in a spin, but what is the big picture?
Telecoms sees disruption. Musk may see more.
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Franco Baresi, Italy and AC Milan football legend, dies aged 66
Franco Baresi, the legendary Milan and Italy captain, who's died aged 66, leaves behind a unique legacy of trophies, titles and a record of defending the club's iconic red and black colours for more than two decades.
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Shed on fire at York allotment - emergency crews called
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Thirsk, Harrogate and Malton were called to Fulford Cross allotments in Fulford around…
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People flee scene of crash in North Yorkshire village
The county's fire and rescue service said they were called to a crash in Fox Lane, Chapel Haddlesey around 12.30 this morning (Friday, July 31).
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Microsoft turns to the UK Supreme Court after losing twice over second-hand software licenses, and billions could ride on the outcome
A costly legal situation in the making?
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Asda reassures angry shoppers over rumour much-loved service is being cut
A photograph appearing to show in-store Asda signage backing up the claims was shared online.
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Combine destroyed in North Yorkshire field fire
A COMBINE was completely destroyed in a field fire in North Yorkshire yesterday evening (Thursday).
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Suffolk wildfire near Sizewell nuclear plant ‘stabilising’ after 24 hours
More than 100 firefighters remain at scene after Dunwich Heath blaze spread across 150 hectares and forced evacuations
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New bronze whale bone arch set to be installed in Whitby
The famous whale bone arch in Whitby is set to enter a new chapter in its history with a bronze replacement installed to safeguard one of the town's most recognisable landmarks and preserve its maritime heritage for generations to come.
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Second arrest after cattle theft from North Yorkshire village
North Yorkshire Police have arrested a second man after eight cattle were allegedly stolen from the Ripley area.
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Andy Burnham to set out devolution plan amid criticism it won’t benefit regions equally – UK politics live
Plan set to transform funding so English regions no longer rely on Whitehall handouts for projects
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Sainsbury’s to sell Argos in £120m deal
The UK’s second-largest supermarket chain said the firm will buy Argos standalone stores and those within Sainsbury’s shops
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Heatwave falling tree branches warning issued for some areas of the UK
Falling branches from trees could be a risk for some in the UK due to the prolonged hot weather that has been experienced this summer
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Row erupts over 'proliferation' of houses in multiple occupation in town centre
A ROW has erupted over the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the centre of a North Yorkshire town.
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New landlords take over historic East Yorkshire pub with big plans
A historic East Yorkshire pub has welcomed new publicans with big plans.
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' ending and post-credits scene explained — is Sadie Sink [spoiler] and more big questions about the new Marvel movie starring Tom Holland
You've got questions about Tom Holland's latest MCU adventure — and I'm here to answer them.
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Independent cocktail bar in Harrogate celebrates second birthday
An independent cocktail bar in Harrogate is celebrating its second birthday this weekend.
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Immigration crackdown threatens Haitian caregivers and the seniors who rely on them
A Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians is rippling far beyond immigration courts
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Scientists warn that something unusual is happening in the Southern Ocean
Fewer whales and rare seabird sightings could be a warning sign for what's happening below the surface
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Pete Hegseth gets his way as Scouting America drops its inclusion spaces
One of Scouting America’s biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and scouts of color as the organization faces from the Pentagon to pull back diversity efforts
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These Unique Headphones Helped Me Hear My Favorite Music in a Fresh Way
SJY’s Zeph are brilliant wired headphones, using flippable earcups for two different takes on your favorite music.
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Glasgow gets starring role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day film
Scotland's largest city doubles as New York in the latest installment of Marvel cinematic universe.
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Shed on fire at York allotment - emergency crews called
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Thirsk, Harrogate and Malton were called to Fulford Cross allotments in Fulford around…
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BA parent company IAG’s profits down more than a third after fuel cost hit
The group reported pre-tax profits tumbling to 995 million euro (£852 million) in the three months to the end of June.
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North Yorkshire councillor's charity beard shave fundraising appeal passes £10,000 mark
A fundraising appeal by North Yorkshire councillor Arnold Warneken has passed the £10,000 mark ahead of his charity beard shave at this weekend’s Tockwith Show.
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Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m
Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.
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Ambitious gamer turns fanless Subway menu PCs into gaming rigs — passive Intel Core i3 units manage just 15 fps in GTA V and 25 fps in Minecraft
Subway's ‘Make it what you want’ slogan doesn’t quite stretch from the sandwich to the PC world in this instance.
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Southport killer Axel Rudakubana charged with attacking prison staff
Rudakubana, serving life sentence for murders of three girls at dance event in 2024, charged with multiple assaults
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EU advisers urge Europe to prepare for heatwaves as deaths top 16,000
As Europe counts over 16,000 excess deaths due to this summer’s soaring temperatures, the European Union’s health security committee is calling for a fundamental shift in how governments prepare for heatwaves — moving away from reacting to emergencies towards systematic, long-term planning.
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World Cup 2026: The Premier League clubs fighting a World Cup hangover
Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?
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British-Azerbaijani man arrested in Cyprus over alleged spying on UK airbase for Iran
Rashad Sultanov, from London, suspected of conducting hostile surveillance and passing information to Revolutionary Guards
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Trump’s hands-on fundraising operation rakes in $800m for pet projects: report
Trump micromanages his philanthropic outreach efforts, tasking his ‘princess of darkness’ Meredith O’Rourke with making multimillion dollar requests of corporate executives, according to a report
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Ebola outbreak in DRC the fastest growing in the history of the virus
As the death toll rises to almost 1,500, and with a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain potentially still months away, health workers face a battle to slow the outbreak
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The UK wants to lead on AI, but who is going to build it?
Why the UK’s AI ambitions need a workforce strategy
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Second arrest made after cattle theft in Ripley
A second man has been arrested as North Yorkshire Police continue to investigate the theft of cattle from a farm near Ripley.
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Sainsbury's agrees £120m deal to sell Argos to retail specialists
The sale includes 201 standalone Argos stores and the 466 Argos outlets located within Sainsbury’s supermarkets.
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New fish are causing chaos in the Mediterranean – and they are heading north
1,000 invasive species have been identified in the Mediterranean
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Why the UK’s quantum procurement strategy matters more than the £2bn headline
UK procurement strategy signals quantum's infrastructure era
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Railway strike with 24 hour walk out to go ahead on Saturday
A strike by workers on East Midlands Railway will go ahead on Saturday after talks failed to resolve a dispute over safety.
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Massive Attack investigated after reports of pro-Palestinian display in Singapore show
The UK band reportedly expressed pro-Palestinian sentiments during a performance.
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Weather tracker: Wisconsin hit by rare tornado and meteotsunami
Unusual atmospheric phenomenon causes widespread damage in US state, while heat continues to grip Europe
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Row erupts over 'proliferation' of houses in multiple occupation in town centre
A ROW has erupted over the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) in the centre of a North Yorkshire town.
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Reform wins by-election with one vote majority in North Yorkshire town
REFORM UK has won a by-election with a majority of one vote in a North Yorkshire town.
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UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
The YouTuber has been found guilty for two counts of assault over the 2024 incident in Perth.
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Cowboy-themed celebration brings Wild West fun to Boroughbridge care home
Boroughbridge Manor care home brought a taste of the Wild West for National Day of the Cowboy.
