August 2026
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The weather forecast for Malton area this weekend
The Met Office has forecast a mix of sunshine and clouds across Malton this weekend.
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Free live music helps bring thousands more shoppers into North Yorkshire town
Market Day Melodies is helping boost the number of shoppers in Ripon.
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'Foolish' mum hid drugs in mouth to try and smuggle them into Durham Prison for son
A "foolish" mum hid drugs in her mouth in a desperate bid to smuggle them into Durham Prison for her inmate son.
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CLA backs Andy Burnham waste crime crackdown but warns farmers still face costs
THE Country Land and Business Association has welcomed Andy Burnham’s pledge to crack down on organised waste gangs.
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Bradford road to shut for nearly two weeks for water works from Monday
A BRADFORD road will be closed for nearly two weeks for water works
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The California sanctuary caring for endangered singing gibbons
The Gibbon Conservation Center, which has been running since 1976, is open for guided tours on the weekends
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Heartbreaking story of Liberty a reminder of need for change at Trust
The inquiry into maternity services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust by highly-respected senior midwife Donna Ockenden has been widely welcomed. If anyone is going to deliver a robust review of the failings at the Trust it is Donna Ockenden.
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Driver caught at 95mph on A629 had not taxed car for nearly four years, police say
A driver stopped for speeding on the A629 bypass was found to be driving a vehicle that had allegedly been untaxed since November 2022.
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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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14 County Durham planning applications you need to know about
Here are the latest planning applications validated by Durham County Council in the past week, featuring proposals for tree works, school…
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Premium bonds: more chance of win as NS&I ups prize fund rate again
Savings bank estimates there will be 308,000 more prizes available in September draw than the month before
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Darlington care home hit with damning food hygiene rating during inspection
The Gardens Care Home, in Pondfield Close, Darlington, was visited by food safety officers on July 7 this year and received a rating of one out of…
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Woman missing for nearly a week found safe and well
A York woman reported missing a week ago has been found safe and well, North Yorkshire Police has announced.
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Scarborough Spa Cliff Lift: Closed with immediate effect as explanation issued
Scarborough Spa Cliff Lift has been closed with immediate effect, it has been announced.
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Pickering runners tackle steep climbs and tricky terrain in busy weekend
Pickering Running Club tackled multiple races in a busy weekend of events.
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Darlington MP Lola McEvoy on summer in 'the best town in the country'
Summer in Darlington, where else would you want to be? After a few turbulent weeks before Parliament broke up for the summer recess, I was really…
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Google and the UK government are looking to remove aircraft contrails using AI
Operation Blue Skies looks to tidy up the sky
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Allerton road to close for five weeks for street lighting works
A ROAD in Allerton is set to close for over a month in Bradford.
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New chapter as ex-nurse opens Sunderland bookshop and tearoom with Taylor Swift nod
Former district nurse Hayley Beckinsale has opened Chapter 13, an independent bookshop and tearoom in Sunniside with thousands of fiction titles and…
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Concert season brings world-class performers to North Yorkshire
Classical music lovers in North Yorkshire are being promised a season packed with internationally acclaimed performers as Richmondshire Concerts…
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Inside million-pound Edwardian North East home with hot tub, cinema and gym
Shadwell Towers, located on Western Terrace in East Boldon, was originally constructed in 1901 and has undergone extensive renovations in its…
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Check your post as HMRC sends letters to nearly 2 million Brits about unpaid tax
Nearly two million people will receive important letters from HMRC in the coming weeks about simple assessments.
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China investigates comedian after he altered a revolutionary song lyric onstage
One of China’s best-known comedians is under investigation after changing lyrics of a revolutionary song during a performance
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North East retail park unit housing JD Gym and charity store on sale for £3.45million
A retail park unit, home to a charity superstore and a busy gym, has come onto the market at a North East shopping complex.
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Remember Manorgrove? Check out our photos of Grattan's discount catalogue shop
IN 1986 Grattan’s third discount catalogue shop, Manorgrove, opened in St James Street, selling a range of goods, such as fashion, bedding,…
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'All about people': How ROW4MND's Matthew Parker is making waves with cyber security firm expanding into Leeds
Every week we put one of our premium business stories in front of our paywall to showcase the benefits of becoming a Yorkshire Post subscriber. This story is this week’s selection.
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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami star fined for slapping opponent in MLS game
Lionel Messi is fined by Major League Soccer after slapping Philadelphia Union's Quinn during Inter Miami's draw on Wednesday.
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County Durham woman ‘racked with guilt’ over fears recalled food made her dog ill
A County Durham dog owner says she is “racked with guilt” after fearing recalled premium dog food may have contributed to eye problems in her…
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Enjoy watching clouds and much more at historic stately home
FANCY a spot of cloud gazing?
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Wehrmacht motorbike from the Danube brings siege of Budapest to life
Which unit did the Wehrmacht motorbike found near Budapest belong to, and how did it end up in the Danube? Euronews asked Lt Col Norbert Számvéber, a military historian at the Institute and Museum of Military History, about this rare find.
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'One of the best I've visited' - County Durham garden centre receives glowing reviews
Cleveland Police are searching for a man in connection with a rape investigation.
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Spain rejects Morocco's call for talks on Ceuta and Melilla sovereignt
Morocco proposes creating a dialogue mechanism to address the future of Ceuta and Melilla, but Spain's Foreign Ministry rejects its demands and reaffirms Spanish sovereignty over both cities. #EuropeNews
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Thousands of Yorkshire businesses facing 'critical' financial distress
Nearly 3,700 companies in Yorkshire are now in 'critical' financial distress, according to new research from BTG.
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Coles website down after viral Reddit post sees customers buy cases of alcoholic drinks at nearly 80% discount
Supermarket’s website and app go offline as customers save more than $100 on some 24-packs
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What is El Nino – and is climate change making the weather phenomenon worse?
Meteorologists warn El Nino could contribute to record global temperatures and the hottest year ever in 2027
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Canada vows to match US tariffs ‘dollar for dollar’ as 50% taxes come into force
Last-minute negotiations failed to halt the tariffs, which will hit $20 billion of Canadian products
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See inside the Barnard Castle bar branded 'asset to the town' after renovation
CroBar in Barnard Castle has reopened after a complete renovation.
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Hen-Pecked Husbands Club and the 'wife taming cradle'
In the late 19th and early 20th century, West Yorkshire saw the rise of Hen Pecked Clubs.
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MP Lola McEvoy unveils new painting of Darlington - inspired by a dress
DARLINGTON’S MP has unveiled a new piece of office art which she has commissioned from an artist she discovered when she admired a dress he had…
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 22nd, 2026 – Morning
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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LIVE - 'Multiple fatalities' after A66 collision involving police vehicle
There have been 'multiple fatalities' after a crash on the A66 in South Bank.
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Manchester Airport: Runway closed as man who encroached airfield arrested with flights diverted and delayed
Flights were diverted away from Manchester Airport on Friday evening as a man was arrested for encroaching the airfield.
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She may be small in stature, but she’s big-hearted, and makes an enormous difference
As Darlington Cares reaches a proud milestone, PETER BARRON meets the volunteer who embodies the town’s community spirit...
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Dentists complete gruelling Ironman challenge for North East disability foundation
Union Quay Dental’s Kathryn Eccles and Jamie Dury have completed the Copenhagen Ironman, raising £1,743 so far for The Percy Hedley Foundation.
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Check your post as HMRC sends letters to nearly 2 million Brits about unpaid tax
Nearly two million people will receive important letters from HMRC in the coming weeks about simple assessments.
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Battery fires at recycling centres are costing UK £1bn a year, figures show
Experts say fires caused by wrongly discarded lithium batteries, such as those in vapes, are putting lives at risk
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James Maddison: Tottenham midfielder on how having five young children helped distract from injury
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says having five children aged four and under - including a second set of twins - helpfully distracted him from his ACL injury last season.
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Here are the cheapest fuel prices in and around Bradford this weekend
Here's a list of the cheapest garages in and around Bradford, according to petrolprices.com.
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Heartbroken swan that refused to leave mate killed in Teesside back in waters alone
A swan taken to Whitby Wildlife Sanctuary after repeatedly returning to its dead mate in Stockton has been released back into the wild following…
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Bid to revive ancient wildflower 'hotspot' discovered at University of York
A FORGOTTEN landscape that once drew the world’s botanists to Yorkshire could hold the key to restoring lost wildlife, research suggests.
