August 2026
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Bishop Auckland tourism campaign sparks surge in visitor interest
The Auckland Project’s Bishop’s Alive campaign has boosted tourism interest in Bishop Auckland, reaching more than 3.5 million people and…
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Everything we know so far about fatal crash on A66 which killed two police officers
This is everything we know about what happened in the fatal A66 crash which has left seven dead, including two police officers.
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Daily life around the world, in photos
A look at everyday moments across countries, cultures and communities worldwide. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
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Microsoft blames RGB peripherals for crashing Windows 11 — RGB software is causing blue screens, crashes, and game freezes
The software interferes with core system files.
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'Devastated': Andy Burnham responds to A66 horror crash near Middlesbrough
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he was left “devastated” to hear about the crash that killed two police officers and five other people.
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Man arrested after ferry passenger ‘bomb threat’ sparks evacuation
A passenger who went overboard made threats to rescuers
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I’ve been giving tech advice for over a decade – these are my top tips for students looking for free and discounted apps for going back-to-school
These are the secret ways you can get free and cheap software for all your devices.
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Modern Warfare 4 could revolutionize Call of Duty
Modern Warfare 4 is shaping up to be a generational Call of Duty experience if the ongoing beta is anything to go by.
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Value of farmland in the North shows resilience
Farmland values in the North of England have continued to demonstrate resilience during the first half of the year, despite fewer acres coming to the market and ongoing challenges facing the farming sector.
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US battery startups have found a lifeline in defense | TechCrunch
U.S. battery startups pulled in $500 million in grants from the Department of Energy, throwing a lifeline to an industry that was on the ropes after EV incentives were slashed.
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Two men arrested over young soldier’s mysterious death in River Tyne
Liam Potts, 22, went into the river ‘minutes’ after a car crashed into pedestrians nearby
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Driver disqualified after drug-driving offence on A183 in County Durham
Stephanie Goodall, of Houghton-le-Spring, has been banned from driving for 12 months after admitting a drug-driving offence in County Durham, Newton…
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Indiana residents endure 11th day without power after storms topple power lines
33,124 residents still in the dark as utility company says it is working to restore power in north-west of state
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EcoFlow's new Stream home batteries look perfect for the UK's plug-in solar revolution — but they still need to be professionally installed
With plug-in solar soon to be legal in the UK, you may be investing, and these batteries let you store your generated power.
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All we know about A66 police crash that killed seven as officers who died are named
The police watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed it has launched an investigation into the fatal crash
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25 years after the death of 3dfx, the Voodoo 3 gets a Linux driver update — classic Voodoo GPUs can now boot without a PC BIOS
It's been a quarter-century since the firm folded, but the graphics chips still have utility in esoteric use cases.
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This dog was on a lead when it bit a man and its owner wasn't interested, police say
Police are looking for the owner of this dog which they say was on a lead when it bit a man's leg last week.
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Merz visits Hürtgen Forest fire site, met with boos and whistles
Chancellor Friedrich Merz travelled to Hürtgenwald today, as firefighting in Belgium's High Fens continues. The blaze on the German border is out, but ahead of his visit he faced opposition criticism for 'doing nothing'. #EuropeNews
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Cybersecurity
Discover more about Cyber Security with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Explosive diarrhea outbreak cases rise to more than 27,000 across 47 states
There are now 27,000 cases of the parasitic infection reported across the country
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Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse
In a speech on Saturday morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada walked away from the negotiation table to protect its sovereignty.
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Chief constable confirms names of 'brave officers' killed on A66 near South Bank
The two police officers killed in this morning’s crash on the A66 were Pc Matthew Blades and Pc Tom Clough, Cleveland Police Chief Constable…
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Linux
Discover more about Linux with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes publisher after he gave an interview to CBS News
The publisher of the military newspaper announced his retirement earlier this week but also received a separation notice, the editor-in-chief says
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Here's what the rumored Apple AirPods with cameras might bring with them — while privacy concerns continue
We've got a bit more unofficial information on the camera quality and the capabilities of these upcoming AirPods.
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Las Vegas has a new trick to keep people safe: AI-controlled lights
Pilot program is near the Fremont Street Experience, an open-air, neon-lit entertainment hub, which draws more than 24 million visitors a year
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Nurdles wash up on County Durham beaches after North Sea spill
Tiny plastic pellets known as nurdles have washed up on parts of the coastline.
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Vigil held to honour family who lost their lives in sea off Shoreham
Town pays its respects to a family who died after getting into difficulty in the water off West Sussex.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 22nd, 2026 – Evening
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Japan's leader Takaichi explains why she spends long hours in seclusion at her official residence
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been increasingly seen secluding herself at home
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Night vision aid and drone stolen from cars in North Yorkshire village
Thieves have stolen a drone, thermal spotter and night vision device among other items from cars in a North Yorkshire village.
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Details released for new Yorkshire Shepherdess series ahead of TV return
Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive & Kids will return for a fourth series in October 2026.
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US authorities say Siemens controllers used for water and other infrastructure are being targeted by hackers — agencies claim threat actors use AI tools to generate exploitation scripts
Attacks on these industrial controllers could lead to sabotage of critical infrastructure.
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Experts warn 2,000 hacked WordPress sites were secretly running a global crime ring
From blog rings to crime rings
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Saving the world's oldest grandstand - for the walkers, duellists and sausage-makers
WORK is about to begin to rescue a building that is the first of its kind in the world but which has been slowly, and sadly, falling down for the…
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Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery
A rescue worker said the site had been struck twice as civilians gathered for a meditation retreat.
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Case Fans
Case Fan reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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40,000 bottles of eye drops across the US recalled over issues with sterility of product
Prestige Brand Holdings has voluntarily recalled a batch of its Clear Eyes eye drops after FDA alert
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I turned my MacBook into an amazing canvas with Rebelle 8
Rebelle 8 from Escape Motions is all about recreating the real-world effect of painting with brushes and paints on a canvas in a virtual environment.
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OpenAI says California should strengthen its AI safety bill | TechCrunch
OpenAI is calling for California to strengthen SB 53, an AI safety bill that the company previously opposed.
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Thousands of sex offenders in England and Wales could get libido-suppressing drugs
Exclusive: Voluntary use of sex drive-suppressing medication to expand to 20 prisons and expert says it could be rolled out widely by late 2028
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Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games
Chinese humanoid robots have set records including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing
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PM Andy Burnham ‘devastated’ as seven people killed in A66 crash near South Bank
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is “devastated” after seven people, including two police officers, were killed in a head-on crash on the…
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A1 crash RECAP - Roads reopened after County Durham crash
There has been a 'serious collision' on the A1 in County Durham.
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‘Embryonic’: lost novel by French film-maker Éric Rohmer is republished
English translation of Élisabeth, the New Wave director’s 1946 book about young lovers in prewar Paris, receives rave reviews as precursor to auteur’s cinematic work
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Major GTA 6 leaks to Meta's $1.4 trillion lawsuit — here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories
Here's your firmware update for August 22, 2026
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How to watch Vuelta a Espana 2026: FREE live streams
All the ways to watch Vuelta a Espana 2026 live streams – including for FREE – as Tadej Pogacar and Richard Carapaz face off in the 81st edition of the race.
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GPUs
GPU reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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PC Components
PC Component reviews, news, and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Another UK travel company closes with all holiday packages cancelled
UK travel company Golf Villa Rentals Ltd has ceased trading (as of August 18), with all holiday packages cancelled - are you affected?
