August 2026
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Car boot sale returns to Darlington Arena this weekend - here's what you need to know
A weekly car boot sale at Darlington Arena will return this weekend, offering bargain hunters the chance to browse vintage finds, antiques and more.
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We should be angry about the growing exams performance gap between regions
THE gap between GCSE pass rates between London and regions like the North East should make everyone really angry.
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Prosecutors use James Comey’s own book against him in ‘8467’ case
Comey, a longtime critic of the president, denies all charges made against him
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US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
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See inside County Durham's The Light venue 'rooted in history' ahead of opening
See inside Durham’s newest cultural venue ahead of its opening weekend.
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How I learned I hadn't heard electrostatic speakers done well, 'til I heard the Martin Logan Electromotion ESL X
I might be an electrostatic convert
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How Teen ‘After-Prom’ Kings in LA Monetized the High School Rager
The West Coast house-party scene has long been iconic. For these young, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, it was also inspiration for MyPlots, a party-promotion empire.
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Person dies with paramedics and officers rushing to incident
British Transport Police have issued an update after a major incident disrupted trains between York and North Yorkshire.
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Suspect who chased joggers in Chucky mask ID’d as manhunt spreads nationwide
One witness said the encounter seemed like ‘some twisted game’ to the masked man
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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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England vs Pakistan: Harry Brook, Joe Root, Jordan Cox make runs in Headingley gloom
Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park says goodbye to one of world's oldest northern cheetahs
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has paid tribute to one of the world's oldest northern cheetahs after he was put to sleep at the age of 16.
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‘Biased’ Channel 4 programme on ADHD misrepresented my views, says expert
Prof Katya Dubia withdraws support for The Great ADHD Myth? as other leading figures voice criticisms
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Magnificent historic estate near Ripon to host Autumn Car Show next month
Britain’s most dedicated car enthusiasts will descend on Newby Hall and Gardens as the Autumn Sports Cars in the Park show returns to the historic estate.
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Why did Prince Harry sue the Daily Mail publisher? The duke’s legal battle in full
The Duke of Sussex is among seven high-profile names who failed to prove Associated Newspapers Limited has engaged in unlawful information gathering for stories
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Viral hoax claims heat wave is melting Italy’s Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Parmigiano Reggiano is crafted under precise standards within designated territories of the Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy
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Pakistan may consider private hospital treatment for imprisoned ex-PM Khan, minister says
A senior Pakistani Cabinet minister says the government could consider allowing imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to receive treatment at a private hospital or abroad if adequate medical care is unavailable at a government facility
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US has sent deportees to many African countries, the latest one being Liberia. Here’s why
The United States has sent 20 deportees to Liberia as part of a new deal involving 1,200 migrants
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NASA's ground control software has a worrying security flaw which could let hackers contact spacecraft
Ground control to major hack
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The investor's guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know | TechCrunch
Year after year, investors who've explored the Expo Halls, met founders, and learned from peers have proven why you need to be on the ground at Disrupt this year.
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Man arrested over Nord Stream bombing was consultant on film about it starring Sean Penn
Volodymyr Zhuravlev had been consulted on Snake Island, a dramatised reconstruction of incident
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Leaders attack ‘demotivating’ plan to make pupils who fail GCSEs retake maths and English
Government announce plan for ‘stepping stone’ qualification as 620,000 year 11 students face retaking maths or English after failure to achieve grade 4
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Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally castle estate in Ireland
Meta chief executive paid roughly €20m for gothic-style mansion built in 1830 and its surroundings
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Green card applicants to face more scrutiny linked to healthcare and social services
The new framework replaces 2022 rules put in place during the Biden administration
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USS Lincoln’s replacement arrives in Middle East after worries for sailors’ health
The Washington's arrival follows growing concerns about the Lincoln's extended tour, which included a record-setting uninterrupted stretch at sea of over 250 days
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WATCH: man enters high-speed chase with police on major road near York
A man has been arrested for a sling of driving offences following a high-speed police pursuit.
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Major update after person dies with paramedics and officers rushing to incident
British Transport Police have issued an update after a major incident disrupted trains between York and North Yorkshire.
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Sean Duffy’s reality series debuts with fewer than 3,000 views per episode
Nearly 24 hours after the six-episode series aired on YouTube, fewer than 2,500 people had viewed the first episode
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Viral Los Angeles runaway pig adopted by Grammy-winning songwriter
The pig was named Wilbur after a TikTok clip of his Saturday outing went viral
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Pictures as thousands of North East students celebrate GCSE Results Day 2026
View our gallery of GCSE Results Day 2026 as students across the North East celebrate their achievements and look ahead to the next stage of their…
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Update issued on popular chippy's future with owner leaving
The owner of the much-loved Bish'n'Chips, who is leaving in a few weeks, says the business will continue under new owners.
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Express train hits and kills four workers at railway station in Japan
Railway officials said it was unclear why the workers did not leave the site when the train was approaching, or what the lookout people were doing.
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'As quickly as possible': Minister's pledge on clearing illegal dump by Bradford City ground
Clearing a huge illegal waste site in Bradford will be done “as quickly as possible”, Environment Secretary Angela Eagle has said.
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Top grades rise but 'standard pass' falls amid mixed results nationwide
More than one in five GCSE entries across the UK have achieved a top grade.
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Boohoo fined £2m by French consumer watchdog over false discounts
The French regulator found 95% of the listings analysed failed to comply with its rules, with 40% offering no price reduction and 48% raising prices.
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Plans to close Bridlington ward described as 'worst possible outcome'
Plans to close Bridlington Community Unit, which provides elderly care, will result in the ‘worst possible outcome for patients and…
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Sydney air traffic controllers have ‘grave concerns’ about collision risk after airspace redesign
Exclusive: Federal government notified after whistleblower says controllers have ‘minimal confidence in their ability to handle’ rule changes related to second airport
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FBI raids Eric Swalwell’s home in sexual assault probe: report
Swalwell, a former Democratic representative, resigned from Congress in April following the sexual assault allegations
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Semiconductors
Discover more about Semiconductor with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm
Administration’s plan to scrap drilling-free buffer zone around New Mexico site prompts scrutiny from Unesco
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Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Cleanup continues in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, uprooted trees and covered roads in mud and rock
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Students celebrate as 69 get 5+ in English and maths at North Yorkshire school
IT was a record-breaking year for Year 11 Lady Lumley pupils who collected their GCSE and BTEC results today (Thursday).
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Care unit at hospital set to close after NHS trust meeting
The care unit at Bridlington Hospital is to close following a decision at a York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust meeting…
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Pictures: Glamour under the brollies as Ladies Day takes over York races
It was a case of undercover style at York races this afternoon (Thursday). Day two of the Ebor Festival is Ladies Day, and the fashion dazzled on Knavesmire, even if the sun didn’t. Some heavy showers meant that the fabulous outfits had to...
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Police hunt for man wanted for breaching prison release licence
North Yorkshire Police are hunting for a man wanted for breaching the terms of his prison release licence.
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Angry shopper calls 999 after mistakenly buying alcohol-free gin and tonic
Furious shopper ‘not having it’ as he tells police he is ‘so angry he’ll get arrested’
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York celebrates Key Stage 4 (GCSE) students' success | Harrogate Informer
City of York Council education leaders have congratulated students across the city as they receive their GCSE and Key Stage 4 results today (Thursday 20
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Meta brings Pocket, an app that lets you vibe-code and share games, to US users | TechCrunch
Meta is bringing Pocket, its experimental AI-powered app for creating and sharing interactive games, to users across the U.S. after quietly testing it in Brazil.
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How did some houses survive the Stourbridge fire while neighbours lost everything?
One question asked by many after last week's fire is why some homes escaped unscathed?
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Person dies with paramedics and officers rushing to incident
British Transport Police have issued an update after a major incident disrupted trains between York and North Yorkshire.
