August 2026
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New Bradford gym that has 20 million views on social media and almost 1,000 members
A Bradford fitness entrepreneur is preparing to open a new gym in Little Horton after building a loyal following through a community-focused…
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Bishop Auckland woman fined after assaulting five police officers
Bishop Auckland woman Molly Brown, 25, has been fined and ordered to pay compensation after admitting assaulting five police officers during an…
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A66: why police crash road has chequered history as 'accident hot spot'
Local politicians have long called for the A66 to be made safer, and have it dualled from Scotch Corner to Carlisle.
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A66: Two police officers among seven dead in horror crash as IOPC investigates
Seven people, including two police officers, died in the crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough in the early hours of this morning, Cleveland Police said.
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Zelensky vows revenge after Russian attack on shopping mall in his hometown kills 16
Search for survivors continues with nine people still missing following two strikes on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih
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Exclusive: Chicago woman hospitalized after eating ‘tainted’ Wendy’s cheeseburger
Roxie Ellis Douglas, 68, has spent nearly $100,000 on medical bills since the meal in question, court filings show
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Drone footage shows shocking illegal waste dump next to Valley Parade in Bradford
Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle and Bradford West MP Naz Shah visited the site next to Valley Parade.
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 22nd, 2026 – Midday
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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Fears for Mandelson investigation as Met still doesn’t have unredacted Epstein files
The Labour grandee and former foreign secretary was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February
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I went to see this popular band's last gig of their tour in a bouncing Piece Hall
A top-quality indie band in a scenic, iconic venue: what more could you ask for on a Friday night.
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Man bitten by dog on York street – Owner urged to come forward
A man was bitten by a dog in York – and police are urging the owner to come forward. It happened at around 3.10pm onMonday(17 August) on** Weddall Close**, off Tadcaster Road. The man was bitten on the leg by a dog that was on the owner’s...
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Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say
The man had taken his two boys on the trip but is said to have left one behind when he got tired.
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Iran says the world has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments
Iran's president claims the world has accepted that Iran won its war with the United States
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Look inside this ‘luxurious’ four-bed home with a paddock on the market for £799,995
A four-bedroom countryside home with panoramic views, landscaped gardens, and its own paddock has come onto the market near Durham for £799,995.
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Police pursuit on A66 ends in crash and 'multiple fatalities' - IOPC launches probe
'Multiple fatalities' and an investigation launched after a police pursuit ended in a collision.
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Police discover second body in rubble from building fire as homicide team lead probe
Emergency services have tragically discovered a second body amongst the rubble of a building fire in Batley, with homicide detectives now investigating.
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Trump reveals cost of ballroom to be near $400m
US President Donald Trump says the project is being funded by private donors and companies.
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Andy Burnham says he wants to bring men’s World Cup back to UK in 2042
PM tells regional mayors he is keen to see tournament hosted in UK for first time after almost eight decades
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Mobility tests can offer insights, but they aren't a crystal ball
Strength and mobility tests are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity, but they’re no crystal ball
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Trump set to attend America 250 Grand Prix on Washington DC’s National Mall: Live
The two-day racing extravaganza is expected to draw upwards of 140,000 spectators, the city’s mayor has said
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Spending on physical games falls to lowest on record since 1995 — US console sales plunge 39% in July as memory costs push average price to $542
Weeks before the Switch 2's $50 increase takes effect.
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Freeview says 'retune your TV' as it makes 5 channel changes in new update
Brits are being urged to retune their TVs after five channel changes were made in the latest Freeview update on August 19, 2026.
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Family pay tribute to 'heart and soul of any room' after body found in River Tyne
The family of a Northumberland man whose body was found in the River Tyne have paid tribute to the 'heart and soul of any room'.
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EDF authorised to prepare site for two new nuclear reactors at Gravelines plant
A sudden influx of jellyfish forced EDF to shut down three reactors at a plant in northern France. In early August, heatwave and jellyfish left a fifth of France's nuclear capacity offline.
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Two police officers among seven people killed in North Yorkshire crash
Watchdog launches inquiry into collision involving police car and another vehicle on A66 in early hours of Saturday
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Constance Marten given permission to appeal sentence for manslaughter of baby
The aristocrat is serving a 14-year sentence after her daughter died in a tent on the South Downs
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Boxing: Two-time world champion Zolani Tete shot dead outside home in South Africa
Zolani Tete, a former WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight world champion, has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa.
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Tottenham analysis: How Roberto de Zerbi's new-look Spurs are shaping up
Roberto de Zerbi has had time and money over the summer to start creating a new-look Tottenham. So how are they shaping up?
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GTA 6 leaks prompt Take-Two to subpoena Microsoft for Windows device IDs of everyone in three Discord servers — daily gameplay leaks shatter cloud of secrecy around the much-hyped game
The publisher wants MachineGuid identifiers, login IPs, and OneDrive contents by September 4.
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Police reassure public after Leeds bus stop exposure video resurfaces online
Police has moved to reassure the public after a video appearing to show a man exposing himself at a bus stop began circulating on social media again.
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'Do not use' warnings all UK shoppers should be aware of this week
Shoppers have been warned not to use some products and not to eat some foods this week, including items sold at Tesco and Waitrose.
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Europe's wildfires unveil deadly new threat - bombs from WWI and WWII
Droughts across Europe have also been churning up military vehicles and weapons from the era, with shrinking rivers revealing German warships, a Wehrmacht motorbike, and a bomb. #EuropeNews
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Former British and French diplomats urge action over Israel’s ‘erasure’ of Palestine
In letter to Macron and Burnham, more than 100 senior figures accuse Israel of ethnic cleansing and call for measures including trade ban
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Seven fines for street urination in York- despite 4,981 clean ups
Just seven fines were handed out for street urination in York in the first year of new powers being in force, despite clean ups numbering in the…
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'I'm really surprised how much generation I get when it's cloudy': I just did a full solar install instead of waiting for plug-in solar — and it's outperforming my expectations
I'm loving my solar panels, battery and gateway setup so far, although admittedly it's still early days.
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Set Up a Separate Work Profile on Your Android Phone
It is possible to achieve your desired work-life balance on your smartphone. Just set up separate accounts using this built-in Android feature.
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'Immaculate’ Victorian home for sale in York – have a look inside
A Victorian terraced house in Fountayne Street, off Wigginton Road in York, is for sale for £425,000.
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Magistrates sentence 4 for grievous bodily harm and other violence
Four violent men were among defendants sentenced recently at Scarborough Magistrates Court. Three had injured other people. The fourth had a weapon…
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Brits urged to book flu jabs to help ease winter demand - Check who's eligible
NHS is urging Brits to start booking flu jabs to ease winter demands in A&E departments.
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Castle Howard nature restoration project brings in rare White Park cattle
Descendants of Britain’s original wild white cattle that were enclosed in parks by the nobility during the middle ages have been introduced at the North’s leading stately home.
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Johnny Depp in Halifax - here's why the Hollywood star has come to West Yorkshire
Johnny Depp will be in Halifax tonight.
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‘It brings me joy’: how young people are making CDs cool again
Compact discs are back, with searches for players up 96% at John Lewis and popular models sold out online
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Man leaves young son on Mount Fuji before ascending Japan’s highest peak
Boy, seven, had complained of feeling tired so father left him with snacks and a soft drink and continued his climb
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This dog bit a man while on a lead 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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Health ministry mobilises vaccines to Ceuta after tuberculosis and scabies cases detected
Health authorities are seeking to ensure vaccine supplies in Ceuta after cases of tuberculosis, gastroenteritis, scabies and impetigo were detected.
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New ban being introduced at cinemas across the UK amid concerns over privacy
The UK Cinema Association (UKCA) said many venues have already banned or limited the use of the glasses over both privacy and piracy concerns.
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Street urination in York: 4,891 clean-ups, just seven fines
Just seven fines were handed out for street urination in York in the first year of new powers being in force, despite clean ups numbering in the thousands. The fixed penalty notices (FPNs) for street urination issued between June 2025 and...
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I'm a pro photographer, and I shot this stunning long-exposure seascape on my 3-year-old Pixel — here's how
Long exposure is a popular technique among keen photographers, and Google Pixel offers a simplified mode in its camera app that creates the same effect