August 2026
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Police hunting for 'silver car' that fled scene after crash
Police are hunting for a silver car that fled the scene after a crash.
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Asian shares are mixed following Wall Street losses as US Treasury's moves fail to calm markets
Asian shares are mixed following a retreat on Wall Street, as the U.S. Treasury Department's plan to expand government debt buybacks appeared to have only limited capacity to calm markets
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Macbeth, knights and Halloween fun coming to historic Yorkshire Dales castle
Bolton Castle in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, has unveiled a packed programme of theatre shows, medieval adventures and family-friendly events for…
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County Durham man admits exposing himself on rooftop and assaulting police officers
Paul Bell, 35, of Sacriston, admitted assaulting three police officers after an incident in a County Durham village in which he exposed himself on a…
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Ripon MP warns over rise in unemployment-related benefits
Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has raised concerns after new figures revealed an increase in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits across the area.
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Greenock: The town whose council wants migrants to move in
Greenock wants to attract immigrants to settle in the town and reverse its declining population.
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In Benin, malnutrition and misinformed views contribute to widespread stunting in children
In Benin, stunting affects a third of children under 5 due to malnutrition, despite abundant resources
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Black-eyed burglar crept into girl's room while she showered just metres away
A serial burglar is back behind bars after break-ins at shared student accommodation in Durham and a family home in Ferryhill earlier this year.
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Look back: Skipton roots of the co-founder of Marks and Spencer
THOMAS Spencer was born in 1851 in Queen’s Place, off Queen’s Court, Caroline Square in Skipton - all named after Queen Caroline, the popular…
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Ludwig fans all say the same thing about BBC drama as series 2 begins
Ludwig has returned for a second series and fans have praised the show's new episodes so far.
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Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2 is the best way to experience Metal Gear Solid 4 almost 20 years later
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.2 brings back two of the best stealth-action games ever made in a solid new collection.
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How to watch Premier League 2026/27: Free Streams, TV Channels & Fixtures — Matchday 1
The Premier League is back for a new campaign as Arsenal defend their crown
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York confectionery shop marks 40 years of fudge-making in the city
Fudge Kitchen York is celebrating 40 years of handcrafting fudge with a birthday weekend this month.
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40kg python receives human cancer treatment in world first
The 23-year-old reticulated python has returned to her ‘bright and feisty self’ after receiving electrochemotherapy
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Hungary spent years draining its waters. Drought is exposing the cost
The shrinking of Lake Velence reflects a wider water emergency facing Hungary
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Bradford Teaching Hospitals pledges to tackle racism with new NHS principles
BRADFORD Teaching Hospitals has pledged to tackle racism head-on by adopting the NHS Race and Health Observatory’s seven anti-racism principles
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Success for students at Harrogate College as they collect their GCSE results | Harrogate Informer
Students at Harrogate College have been collecting their GCSE English and maths results as they embark on their next steps.
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Fake bank notes used to buy top of the range laptop in North Yorkshire
Fraudulent bank notes were used to buy a laptop in a North Yorkshire town.
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Four stages and 80 traders feature at North Yorkshire food festival this weekend
The Harrogate Food and Drink Festival returns to Ripley Castle this weekend with a new line-up of food, drink and family entertainment for visitors…
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Aldi launches competition to give Yorkshire family free food for a year
Aldi is offering families in Yorkshire the chance to win a full year of free groceries.
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Councillor and ex-mayor allegedly made antisemitic tweets, York jury told
A jury at York Crown Court has heard that a serving councillor and former town mayor allegedly made a dozen antisemitic tweets over nearly a month.
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'Unviable' church to be converted into house despite neighbour objections
AN ‘unviable’ church in a North Yorkshire village will be converted into flats after plans were approved despite local objections.
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Amazon volunteers transform gardens for vulnerable Durham residents
Amazon volunteers from the company's Durham fulfilment centre have spent more than three years helping Oasis Community Housing improve outdoor…
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Police hunting for black and white dog after attack in North Yorkshire town
A black and white Jack Russell has attacked another dog in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
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Charter plane crashes on approach to secretive Alaska military outpost, killing eight
The crash happened at Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport, approximately 450 miles west of Anchorage, Alaska
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BBC Sport's daily football quizzes: Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser
Test your football knowledge with today's Who Am I?, Five in Five and Brainteaser quizzes.
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Australian police charge man accused of attempting to share Ukrainian military intel with Russian agents
Vladmir Teslov, 27, charged after allegedly seeking to provide information about Ukrainian forces to ‘Russian intelligence services’
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Trump puts his face on Reflecting Pool water in algae green during posting spree
President Trump’s post comes days after a court filing suggested that his administration could, once again, target a former Olympian in connection with the Reflecting Pool
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New dry eye treatment arrives in North Yorkshire after £34,000 investment
Specsavers Ripon has become the first in North Yorkshire to offer a new treatment for dry eye.
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Police hunting for black and white dog after attack in North Yorkshire town
A black and white Jack Russell has attacked another dog in a coastal North Yorkshire town.
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UK retail sales fall as shoppers cut back on online spending
The Office for National Statistics said retail sales volumes declined by 0.5 per cent in July, compared with the previous month
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New parking restrictions to come into force on Bradford roads
BRADFORD Council is introducing 'no waiting at any time' restrictions on Thornton Road and Water Lane.
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Number of UK firms in ‘critical distress’ increases by almost a tenth
The downbeat outlook for British firms comes amid a backdrop of global economic uncertainty and rising costs.
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Cadbury fans feeling 'sad' as staple chocolate missing from some Christmas tubs
Cadbury has changed its tubs to cardboard boxes and have removed eclairs from some of them.
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Ludwig fans all say the same thing about BBC drama as series 2 begins
Ludwig has returned for a second series and fans have praised the show's new episodes so far.
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Two charged after six people discovered in lorry in East Yorkshire
Police have charged two people after a discovery in Goole. A man and a woman have been charged following the discovery of six people inside a lorry on Anderson Road in the town. Florin Anghel, 27-years-old who identifies as Italian, and...
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Bradford Live to come alive with classic ELO hits
BRADFORD is set to come alive with the sound of classic ELO hits in September.
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New children's play area opens at Otley Garden Centre
A new indoor and outdoor children's play area has opened at Otley Garden Centre.
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Stem cell therapy reverses heart failure in 90% of patients, Chinese trial finds
Patients who received treatment performed better on a six-minute walking test
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Nursery that has been running for more than 30 years is sold - all the details here
A well-established nursery has been sold to a growing childcare group.
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Work begins on Harrogate and York RSPCA's £2m animal home
Work has begun on a £2million redevelopment of an animal home which supports vulnerable animals across Harrogate, York and the surrounding area.
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World's oldest person celebrates turning 117 in Lightwater
Born before the Titanic sank, Ethel Caterham has seen out two world wars and survived Covid at 110.
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Aston Villa: From European glory to upheaval - Aston Villa's summer of sales
Aston Villa have already sold three key players this summer, a figure that could potentially double by the end of the transfer window.
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‘Bored’ mum joined NHS study and found out her sons could have rare condition
Most children are only diagnosed with adrenoleukodystrophy, also known as ALD, when symptoms appear
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Prosecutors to retry Yung Filly on 3 rape charges in Australia
British social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly will be retried on three charges that allege he raped a fan in Australia following a music performance two years ago
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Ruggable Discount Codes and Deals for August 2026
Keep your floors pristine and your budget intact. Save up to 30% off machine-washable rugs, runners, mats, and pillows using Ruggable coupons plus our expert advice.
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Three women arrested after cross county 'theft'
Three women have been arrested after a cross county 'theft'.
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Tupac murder suspect names his nephew as rapper’s killer during trial
This 2008 interview was the first time Duane Davis directly discussed his involvement in the killing with authorities
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Premier League opening weekend predictions: Chris Sutton v Courteeners frontman Liam Fray & AI
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Courteeners frontman Liam Fray, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the fixtures on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.
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Panama Canal to reduce shipping as El Niño fuels drought in lakes
The operator said it does not rule out further restrictions on shipping depending on how much it rains in the coming weeks.
