August 2026
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Warning issued after theft of overhead power cables in Bradford - here's what we know
A warning has been issued following the theft of overhead cables from street lighting infrastructure in Bradford.
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'I am extremely concerned' - Residents' fears after wine bar wins licence battle
A proposed wine bar has had its licence approved despite fears that neighbours would no longer be able to enjoy “peace and quiet” in their own…
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Video. Hundreds missing as flash floods tear through Nepal
Video. Flash floods send muddy waters through Nepal's Trishuli River as streets are covered in debris and police warn residents to stay alert.
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The world’s most vulnerable need help – Labour needs to restore international aid
A staged return to a restored and fit-for-purpose aid budget should be part of Andy Burnham’s long-term vision writes Labour MP Fleur Anderson. But, the world's challenges are too large to be met by increased donor funding; we need to also use Britian’s influence
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Only Murders in the Building season 6 confirmed release date is perfect timing — but I already hate another 'gimmicky' change Hulu and Disney+ has made
We finally know when Only Murders in the Building season 6 will be landing on Hulu and Disney+ — but I wish it hadn't made one unnecessary change.
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La Tomatina: More than 20,000 people paint Spanish town red with tomatoes
Thousands have descended on a small Spanish town for the annual La Tomatina food fight
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Thousands expected for Autumn Flower Show's 50th anniversary
More than 30,000 visitors are expected at Newby Hall as the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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The amazing story of Dolly Parton's legacy in Yorkshire
Dolly Parton has left an incredible legacy, not least in Yorkshire. She has had an impact on Rotherham, Bradford and other areas of the county.
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Police officer who ‘couldn’t wait’ to taser homeless people sacked
The BBC Panorama journalist spent seven months as a detention officer at the central London police station covertly filming officers
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HPV home-testing kits: How do they work and will I get one?
Latest figures from NHS England show only 68.8 per cent of eligible women are up to date with cervical screening
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Restore Britain is being taken seriously by pollsters – and it’s bad news for Farage
The decision by experts to start specifically asking voters if they support Rupert Lowe’s party is a highly significant development in the UK’s fragmented politics. Political Editor David Maddox explains why
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USPS is planning a 6 percent increase to ship packages for 2026 holiday season
The temporary rate increase is set to take effect October 4 and remain in place through January 17
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'His clothes had been burnt off' - what we know about 'explosion' in York garden
Residents have been evacuated from their homes today as police, fire and ambulance crews deal with a serious incident.
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North East doctor accused of making 'untrue' patient records
A Stockton doctor is set to face a medical tribunal over allegations of “dishonesty” and making ‘untrue’ medical records.
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Two arrested on suspicion of murder after child and another die in house fire
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a house fire in Grangetown claimed the lives of two people, including a child.
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Argos' is slashing prices on everything from KitchenAid mixers to Dyson vacuums — I've hand-picked my top 41 Big Red sale bargains
Unmissable discounts on home appliances of all shapes and sizes
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'Rest in Peace Dolly. There will never be another' – Yorkshire mourns Dolly Parton
Our letter writer mourns the passing of music legend Dolly Parton
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Flight attendant’s breast cancer was occupational disease, court rules
Sophie Lainault, who worked for Air France, wins legal case linking illness to more than 12,600 hours on flights
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Rupert Grint will become Ron Weasley again — this time, on Broadway
Rupert Grint, known as Ron Weasley from the “Harry Potter” movies, will reprise his role on Broadway in “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”
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Harrogate Bee Social celebrates 'brilliant' first year
A Harrogate community group which helps local women make new friends is celebrating its first anniversary.
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5 graphs that show how the record-breaking El Niño will affect the world | New Scientist
A stronger El Niño means more extreme weather, including droughts and wildfires in some places and flooding and tropical storms in others
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York farm struggling with Brexit, coronavirus and Ukraine war suffers planning blow
A York farm has had its planning bid to keep 73 self-storage containers installed as part of a side business to boost its income refused.
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Army chief was ousted days after being told to drop Kid Rock investigation: report
Pete Hegseth reportedly forced Army Chief of Staff Randy George into retirement and then promoted the secretary’s top aide to the role
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Bill Gates wants to see a robot tax and 'Human Reserved' jobs to mitigate harms from AI | TechCrunch
Gates is mostly in the Responsible AI camp, but there are a few ideas in here we hadn't heard before.
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Dealer sent thousands of texts advertising drugs for sale in Yorkshire market town
A drug dealer who sent thousands of bulk text messages advertising his illegal wares for sale in a Yorkshire market town has been jailed.
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Fires in Stourbridge which destroyed 19 homes started accidentally
Investigators say the fires started accidentally in fields where farming machinery was being used.
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Julian Alvarez: 'Lies and half-truths' - Atletico Madrid hit back at Barcelona over transfer saga
Barcelona have again restated their desire to sign Julian Alvarez, prompting another angry response from Atletico Madrid.
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Husband pleads for wife’s release from Russian prison as her health issues worsen
The State Department has said it is aware of concerns about medical care and continues to raise the issue with the Russians
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Railway station's beer festival to start this weekend
A weekend of steam trains, real ales and live music is coming to the Yorkshire Dales as the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway gets set to host its Branch Line Weekend & Beer Festival.
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Former head of Rwanda's presidential guard dies in prison, his brother says
Tom Byabagamba, a former commander of President Paul Kagame’s elite presidential guard, has died in prison after 12 years behind bars
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Jesse Watters admits he likes Abdul El-Sayed - just not his policies
‘I actually like Abdul. I probably shouldn’t like him, but I do,’ rightwing anchor said after conducting a 25-minute interview with the progressive Senate hopeful
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Anthropic staff told to work from home due to risk of possible security strikes
Anthropic responds to potential of strike action from security staff
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Fashion store loved by Alison Hammond and Davina McCall coming to North Yorkshire
Fashion brand Scamp & Dude is setting up shop in the centre of Harrogate.
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Child among two dead in house fire near Middlesbrough
A child is one of two people who died in a house fire near Middlesbrough less than a mile from the site of a crash on the A66 which killed seven people, police have said.
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Are mushroom-growing kits seeding a biodiversity crisis across Europe? | New Scientist
What began as a seemingly harmless and delicious hobby may have released an invasive species across the continent. Experts fear that these desirable fungi, now classed in the UK as "high risk", could radically reshape forest ecosystems.
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Are employees to blame for rise in insider access threats? This new study claims so
Every day, someone is selling access on the dark web
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London to Yorkshire rail services disrupted after person hit by train
Rail services have been disrupted today, with no services departing from London King's Cross or Peterborough until further notice after a…
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Radar makes podcasts searchable — and usable by AI agents | TechCrunch
Particle’s new podcast intelligence platform transcribes and analyzes more than 130,000 podcasts, making their conversations searchable on the web and accessible to AI agents through an API and MCP.
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Wanted: Token spend control and governance without slowing down agentic AI innovation
AI governance and cost control for agentic AI
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Music and street food event at popular York venue cancelled due to wet weather
An event featuring live music and street food at Museum Gardens in York has been cancelled due to forecast wet weather.
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Why are European leaders staying silent after our summer of climate shock?
Lethal temperatures and wildfires have exposed a widening gulf between voters demanding action and politicians unwilling to confront the long-term choices global heating requires
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King and Queen to visit the Caribbean in autumn tour
The eight-day visit will see the royal pair travel to Antigua before King Charles travels to the Bahamas and Guyana.
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How Dolly Parton became a fashion icon
Culture correspondent Noor Nanji explores how the country legend's signature style helped her take over the world.
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Will a Premier League club break record for transfer sales in one window?
Aston Villa, Manchester City and Newcastle are closing in on Monaco's record for transfer income generated in a single window.
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Photos show aftermath of flash floods in Nepal
Flash floods in Nepal have killed many people and left hundreds missing, including tourists and workers. The floods swept through communities and halted travel in parts of the Himalayan country.
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The IKEA x Xbox collection is a playful mix of the practical and the absurd — and there's one item I want immediately
IKEA and Xbox have unveiled a fun and functional nine-piece collection at Gamescom, and after seeing it in person, I can see why some of these products will be popular.
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Kansas town drops charges against teacher arrested for clapping during public hearings on data centers — says that ‘case has been dismissed without prejudice’
It seems that the city is washing its hands off the case and passing the burden on the county.
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Shock business closure figures prompts plea by Harrogate MP to bring back 'hustle and bustle' to high street
Harrogate and Knaresborough’s MP is launching a new Save our High Streets plan after what he says are “shock” ONS figures for business closures in North Yorkshire.
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'Can't believe it survived a full rocket launch and landing' — unmodified DJI action cams record 'stunning' POV 4K footage of China's first orbital launch and recovery, and you can watch the whole thing
DJI fixed twelve unmodified Osmo Action 6s to a LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 reusable rocket, recording POV footage of China's first successful land-based orbital launch and recovery.
