August 2026
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UK reports unexpected deficit of £1.8bn as John Healey prepares for first budget
July data shows total public debt was £2.98tn, or 94% of GDP – up £96bn on a year earlier
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US, South Korean militaries wrapping up drills early, a day after North Korea's missile barrage
The U.S. and South Korean militaries are wrapping their annual drills six days earlier than initially scheduled in a conciliatory gesture toward North Korea
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Israel unveils Palestinian execution wing with ‘viewing deck’
The ‘depraved’ move normalises violence against Palestinians in Israel, human rights groups warn
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Chilton man struggling to come to terms with having leg amputated wants to sue NHS
A County Durham father-of-two says he has been left struggling to come to terms with losing his leg after a wound on his foot failed to heal.
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North East town residents invited to comment on planning proposals - public notice
Residents are being invited to comment on four proposals affecting listed buildings and conservation areas in Middlesbrough, including plans for new…
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Parking, travel and road closures ahead of two busy weekends in Sunderland
Sunderland City Council has issued travel and parking advice ahead of the In the Square Summer Series in Keel Square, with road closures planned…
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Teenager overcomes family loss to achieve GCSE success with sights on military career
Kamran, a student at Co-op Academy Priesthorpe, who overcame family upheaval and the loss of his grandfather, has achieved GCSE success.
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Brits warned of 5-year prison risk for bringing item into Middle Eastern country
Bradfordians travelling to Qatar risk a possible five-year prison sentence if they bring banned medication into the country
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Video. Latest news bulletin | August 21st, 2026 – Morning
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Tottenham transfer news: Savinho £75m fee agreed with Man City
Tottenham agree a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for £75m, with a further £10m in potential add-ons.
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Rewilded land remains green amid drought-stricken English countryside, images show
National Trust’s Holnicote estate says restored wetlands and rivers offer proof of resilience to drought, wildfires and flooding
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How long could we possibly live? A new estimate is mind-boggling | New Scientist
Biogerontologists are exploring the upper limit for human life. A recent study has it verging on two centuries – but columnist Graham Lawton finds reason to be sceptical
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All stores close as high street fashion retailer in administration
All UK stores have closed after a popular fashion retailer entered administration.
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We've found the cheapest way to stream all 380 Premier League games
We've found the cheapest way to stream all 380 Premier League games, courtesy of SuperSport in Nigeria, JioHotstar in India and Setanta Sports in Ukraine.
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Bradford cinema listings for this Saturday
BRADFORD cinema-goers have a packed choice this Saturday, with superhero spectacle, family favourites, horror, comedy and prestige drama all on the…
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Video. Spain moves hundreds of migrants from Ceuta beach to temporary shelters
Video. Spain began relocating migrants from a makeshift camp on Ceuta’s El Trampolín beach on Thursday, 20 August, nearly three weeks after a mass border surge left thousands living without adequate shelter in the North African enclave.
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Durham's 'most exciting' family day out at farm that offers 'action-packed fun'
The Broom House Farm Forest Adventure has puzzles, challenges, and play areas to explore.
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Nurse ‘gave colleague scissors to defend herself against any Muslims’, tribunal told
Belinda Ellams, an agency nurse, was working at Millbrow Care Home in Cheshire, when she made comments such as Muslims are going to ‘kill all white people’
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‘Putin may threaten the UK and Nato over Ukraine – but is too weak to follow through’
Putin’s posturing is a poor attempt to scare off broader Western support for Kyiv, say experts. Suha Kidwai reports
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Iran-US war latest: Tehran accuses Trump of ‘economic terrorism’
Over 750 members of the US military have been injured since the Iran war began
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Bradford children enjoy hands-on learning at Discovery Playground event
A DISCOVERY playground event has given young people a fresh take on learning
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She loves owls - so her care worker brought one to her home!
A Ripon pensioner was left in tears of joy after a care worker arranged a surprise visit from a real owl.
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County Durham man given suspended sentence for carrying 'large knife'
Arthur Addison, 39, of Grange Villa, has been given a suspended prison sentence after admitting carrying a large knife in a public place without…
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We’ll never be royals: the California town where Prince Harry and Meghan lived says goodbye
As the couple plans their return to the UK, Montecito’s whirlwind stint on the global stage may be coming to an end
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Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan
Pacific fleet launched missile drills near what Moscow calls the Kuril Islands but Japan regards as its Northern Territories
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Drunken York 'jackal' knocked out 'complete stranger' in York city centre
A "jackal" knocked a complete stranger out in a drunken rage outside Vudu in York city centre, a court heard.
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Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flaws
AI chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere
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Massive supply-chain attack sees terabytes of data belonging to some of the world’s biggest and most sensitive organizations leaked online
The LiteLLM breach needed no exploit: install the package, and a poisoned security scanner had already handed your cloud keys away
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Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
Heavy rain and winds are pounding the Northeast U.S. Storms tore through a beach on Long Island and stranded dozens of people in their cars in New Jersey on Thursday
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Vintage vehicles to race along Bridlington beach at free festival
Race the Waves returns to Bridlington from September 10 to 13, featuring a 200-yard sprint along the sands of South Beach.
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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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More than 30 artists and craftspeople set for Fangfest near York
Preparations are well underway for this year’s Fangfest, being held on September 5 and 6.
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Anger as fly-tipping near Bradford district hospital said to have 'put lives at risk'
A pile of fly-tipping just yards from a hospital helipad has “potentially put lives at risk” – a councillor has claimed.
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Meghan could return to acting once back in UK
Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK.
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Top North Yorkshire hotel owned by Eric Clapton scores one-star for food hygiene
The Eric Clapton-owned Burythorpe House Hotel near Malton has scored one-star for food hygiene, meaning ‘major improvement necessary’.
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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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Hong Kong's Tiananmen Square activists guilty in national security trial
Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law.
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Swiss village lives in the shadow of an unstable mountain
Kandersteg, a picturesque Swiss Alpine village, sits beneath the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation, which could trigger a major landslide if it collapses. Scientists say rising temperatures are melting glaciers and thawing mountain permafrost, making slopes increasingly unstable across the Alps. #EuropeNews
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First group of deportees arrives in troubled Haiti after US ends TPS program
The U.S. has deported more than 160 people to Haiti for the first time since the Trump administration won a legal battle to end Temporary Protected Status for some 350,000 Haitians
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Bradford Council set to 'respond to concerns about e-bike menace' in coming months
Bradford Council will look “how best to respond to concerns relating to e-bikes and e-scooters” in the coming months.
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Bali jails Swiss tourist for insulting sacred Day of Silence
The 26-year-old was jailed for a year after he sparked anger with an expletive-laden post about the sacred holiday.
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GCSE Results Day 2026: Bradford pupils celebrate success as regional pass rates rise
Students across the Bradford district celebrated yesterday, with scenes of joy, relief and excitement as thousands of young people collected their…
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Former Liberal MP condemns Coalition for backing gambling reforms that ‘let down’ vulnerable Australians
Jenny Ware, member of inquiry that recommended wagering advertising ban, says ‘public health crisis’ demands stronger response from major parties
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Highways officers sign off on final details of new car showroom on busy Bradford road
A new car dealership has opened in Bradford after highways officers signed off on conditions to prevent it causing traffic issues.
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Plan to turn North Yorkshire house into HMO and holiday let meets ire
PLANS to turn a residential house into a holiday let and HMO have met with objections from councillors in a North Yorkshire town.
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Man launches campaign over police records after case ended with no further action
A man is calling for changes to police record retention policies after discovering details of his arrest remain on police databases despite a…
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People in York get early access to buy homes in new development
People in York can get early access to buy new homes in a new Persimmon development.
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What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?
Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived.
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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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Newly discovered snake species named after Guns N’Roses guitarist
Snake is already under threat from industries like coffee farming and mining, researchers say
