August 2026
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Historic seaside cliff lift dating back to 1800s closed due to safety fears
An historic cliff lift dating back to 1875 has been closed with immediate effect following safety concerns in the UK seaside town.
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Dad sentenced in 9-year-old autistic son’s shooting death
The boy was shot in the head in his grandparent’s yard, police said at the time of the murder
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Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say
At least 130 people, including 23 children, were also injured when the shopping centre was hit, according to the regional head.
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Former Harrogate mayor found to have posted tweets said to be antisemitic
A former Harrogate mayor and North Yorkshire councillor posted a series of antisemitic tweets over a month-long period, a jury has found.
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Emergency services scrambled to scene of two-car crash - What we know so far
Emergency services were scrambled to the scene of a two-car crash at rush hour today.
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Majority of Kex Gill on track to reopen next week
The majority of the new A59 realignment at Kex Gill is expected to open early next week, marking a major milestone in the £82.5m project between Harrogate and Skipton.
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Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, dies at 92
Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, the wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died
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Karmelo Anthony dropped plans to testify over track stabbing, lawyer says as teen seeks retrial
Karmelo Anthony’s bid for a retrial after his murder conviction in the stabbing death of an athlete at a high school track meet has resumed
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Row erupts over decision on 700-body mortuary plan for York
A row has erupted over a decision on plans for a mortuary housing 700 bodies in York. Conservative councillor and funeral director Martin Rowley said the decision not to call the proposals in for a planning hearing meant the opportunity for...
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Salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts, health officials say
On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the agency is aware of 55 cases nationally, including four people who have been hospitalized
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Stars and Stripes editor says he’s being fired over censorship ‘red line’
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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New photos show ‘Natalie Harp sprinting after Trump’s golf cart’ in 2023
The images have emerged as Harp has drawn scrutiny over her apparent fervent devotion to Trump and her influence within his orbit
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Pirro praises Trump’s troop surge with job on the line after Reflecting Pool debacle
DC’s top prosecutor defends Trump’s troop deployments as the president threatens lawsuits over a report that doubted their impact
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Waymo hands over documents in NHTSA's child collision probe | TechCrunch
The responses to NHTSA's questions so far are redacted entirely, citing "confidential business information."
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Rising costs force North Yorkshire firm to cut apprenticeships to 10-year low
Rising costs are forcing North Yorkshire steelwork firm Tadweld to cut its apprenticeship intake to the lowest level in a decade.
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Backlash as US navy carrier set to honor Black war hero may reportedly be renamed after Trump
Sources say US navy is working to rename carrier originally planned to honor second world war sailor Dorris Miller
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'Unprecedented' El Nino to bring storms to UK this autumn, Met Office warns
The Met Office has warned that an "unprecedented" El Nino could bring wetter and stormier conditions to the UK this autumn and winter.
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LG enters chip packaging arena with Laser Direct Imaging machine, as TSMC's CoWoS remains constrained — maskless machine is designed to pattern fine interconnects, trading resolution for higher throughput
LG rolls-out laser direct imaging lithography machine for chip packaging and high-density PCBs.
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Girl kidnapped at sleepover and taken into woods was found barefoot in a ditch
Good Samaritan who helped the girl in Harnett County, North Carolina, said she was ‘very scratched up’ when she found her
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Publix is making a major change to how its express lanes operate
Supermarket chain operates more than 1,400 stores across eight southeastern states
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Bradford City announce '90s night for EFL Trophy opener
BRADFORD City will kick off their EFL Trophy campaign with a night of football and nostalgia.
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Woman who is still a 'picture of glamour and class' celebrates her 100th birthday
A Settle woman marked her 100th birthday at Anley Hall Nursing Home, where she remains a “picture of glamour and class”.
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Delays mount after crash blocks major York road
Delays are mounting on a major road in York after a crash.
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FIFA hands Argentina's Paredes 10-match ban over world cup final brawl
FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the tournament.
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Prince Harry and six others face privacy case legal bill of up to £34.5m
The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, have to pay the Daily Mail publisher an initial £9.54m in the next seven days after losing a privacy case.
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Asda relaunches nostalgic chocolate bar 30 years after High Court battle
A chocolate bar has returned to shelves at Asda after nearly 30 years.
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Neutrogena responds to criticism over how brand deal with Hayden Panettiere ended
Late actor in May said beauty brand cut off its relationship with her after she spoke out about postpartum depression
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Meta’s Big Reckoning Is Here
Meta is in court again over child safety, and this time it’s a landmark case that could force significant changes to core features of Facebook and Instagram.
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Myanmar military strike kills 14 people at a Buddhist monastery, opposition group says
An opposition group and a resident say Myanmar’s military has conducted an airstrike on a Buddhist monastery in the central Sagaing region, killing 14 people
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College soccer player killed by boyfriend, mom helped hide body: cops
The boyfriend’s mother allegedly gave him latex gloves and told him to clean himself up and change clothes
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Arsenal transfer news: England defender Ezri Konsa leaves Aston Villa in £55m deal
Arsenal complete the £55m signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.
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Muslim World League launches counter-extremism plan in West Africa
Muslim and Christian leaders from across West Africa signed four cooperation agreements at a conference in Abuja, adopted the Abuja Declaration and established a new coordinating body to counter extremist narratives.
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World Cup 2026: Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games over World Cup final clashes
Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.
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Fact check: Alternative scenario suggests fewer heat pumps and electric cars
A new report focuses on cutting electricity costs.
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Rare £2 coin with fried egg error sells for more than 67 times its face value
A rare £2 coin has sold for more than £134 after its fried egg error started a bidding war.
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New leak claims the green translucent 25th anniversary Xbox Series X will launch in November for a whopping $899.99
The price and release date for Microsoft's 25th anniversary Xbox Series X limited edition console have reportedly leaked.
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Bradford weekend forecast: sunshine and mild temperatures on the way
THE Met Office has forecast a mix of sunshine and clouds for Bradford this weekend.
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6 cheap stick vacuums I'd buy instead of Aldi's new £60 'Dyson rival'
I'm a vacuum reviewer, and I'm here to warn you against wasting your cash on something too cheap.
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I'm here with TechRadar's weekly crossword — try out puzzle #4 for Friday, August 21
This week's TechRadar Crossword puzzle is here, so come test your general tech knowledge and see where you place on the leaderboard.
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Last Post send off as funeral for 100 year-old Second World War veteran is held
Dennis Smith, who was from Dormanstown and lived in Eston, was just a teenager when he took part in the Normandy landings on D-Day.
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FTSE 100 ends week up thanks to strong private sector and soaring gold price
The FTSE 100 index closed up 68.40 points, 0.6%, at 10,816.56.
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How to watch Premier League 2026-27 for *FREE*
A sub-licensing agreement in Brazil means one Premier League game a week is free to watch
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Family sues after 6-year-old girl dies in freak badminton accident
‘This case represents a parent’s worst nightmare,’ the family’s attorney said
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Man jailed after setting police van on fire during Leeds city centre demonstration
A man has been jailed after using an accelerant to set fire to a police van during a demonstration in Leeds city centre.
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The Cycle of Love: Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.
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Security experts targeted by fake crypto conference in scam to hand over details
Huntress discovers a new twist to the ClickFix tale
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Texas slashes $50m judgment against Alex Jones over false claim Sandy Hook shooting was hoax
Appeals court slashes judgment to $1.5m in a significant legal victory for the rightwing Infowars founder
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Burns improve more rapidly after treatment with fish skin | New Scientist
Severe burns are often treated with synthetic products ahead of skin graft surgery, but there is evidence that a product made from minimally processed cod skin is more effective
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