August 2026
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Outstanding GCSE results at one of Yorkshire's only all-girls schools
Pupils at Queen Mary's School are celebrating after almost half of all GCSE grades were awarded at grades 7 to 9.
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Missing in action: Ukrainian soldiers desert during Germany training
As the war in Ukraine grinds on, Ukrainian soldiers are receiving military training in Germany. A recent investigation by the weekly news magazine Die Zeit reveals that some do not return to their units after their stay in Germany. #EuropeNews
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Tapas restaurant in coastal North Yorkshire town applies for new licence
A COASTAL tapas restaurant in a popular North Yorkshire town has applied for a new licence from the council.
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North East driver receives five-year ban over failure to give Jeep driver details
Lee Markham, 50, of Hallfield Close, Sunderland, has been banned from driving for five years after failing to identify the driver of a Jeep Grand…
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North East entrepreneur's hopeful message to pupils disappointed by GCSE results
North East businesswoman Michelle Sheekey is encouraging students disappointed by their GCSE results not to give up on their ambitions after growing…
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Britain's highest pub brings taste of Yorkshire to North East food venue
The Tan Hill Inn, the UK's highest pub, has expanded beyond Yorkshire for the first time in more than 300 years by opening a street food outlet…
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Biker suffers serious injuries in two-vehicle crash in County Durham
A motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash, with police now appealing for more information.
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York woman gashes head slipping on mud left behind by mains burst – four weeks ago
A York woman suffered a gash to her head after slipping on mud left behind when a water mains burst more than four weeks ago. An urgent clean-up was underway today after a councillor intervened to say to both City of York Council and...
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Lily Hooper: Missing teen hiker found dead in Australian bush after eight-day search
The state premier initially said Lily Hooper had been found alive before police confirmed her death.
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Police launch investigation after incident in taxi from York Station
Police are investigating an alleged theft after a passenger is alleged to have refused their fare from York city centre.
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Denny’s hopes its new catering service will be a ‘grand slam’
The diner chain, which has over 1,200 locations across the U.S., has struggled since the pandemic with declining numbers of customers and higher food costs
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Iconic Turner painting inspired by the Odyssey to go on display in York
An iconic painting will be making an epic journey to the north to go on display at York Art Gallery. J.M.W. Turner’s masterpiece ‘Ulysses deriding Polyphemus – Homer’s Odyssey’ has been lent to the gallery by the National Gallery. With...
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Five key takeaways from GCSE results day 2026
Resits are up, the gap between boys and girls has shrunk and England's regional divide has widened.
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Man arrested in connection with reported racial abuse in York city centre
A man has been arrested in connection with reported racial abuse in Piccadilly, York.
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Ferraris and Lamborghinis among attractions at North Yorkshire sports car event
Motoring enthusiasts will gather at Newby Hall near Ripon as the popular Sports Cars in the Park event returns with hundreds of prestigious…
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North Yorkshire care home goes extra mile to help communities without clean water
Residents at a Saltburn care home are going the extra mile to help people thousands of miles away who lack access to clean water and safe sanitation.
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Alibaba quarterly profit drops 75% as AI investment spending grows
China's Alibaba reports a 75% drop in profit for the latest quarter from the year before to roughly $1.6 billion as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure
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US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East, relieving long-deployed USS Lincoln
The U.S. military says the Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Middle East
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Artificial intelligence helps man win landmark employment case
Gregory Baker has said he won by using multiple paid AI agents, such as OpenAI’s paid offering, ChatGPT Pro
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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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Van seized in County Durham fly-tipping investigation and illegal waste dumping rise
Durham County Council has seized a van believed to have potentially been used in an alleged fly-tipping incident in South Hetton as investigations…
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The dark side of back-to-school: Why ExpressVPN urges parents to rethink their online privacy habits
Before you post that proud uniform shot, cybersecurity experts are urging families to consider the hidden dangers of AI image scraping
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'We are so so proud' - York teenager with Down syndrome achieves seven GCSEs
A York teen with down syndrome has achieved seven GCSEs
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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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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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Exclusive: Apollo Atomics wants to make nuclear power cheaper by shrinking an overlooked part | TechCrunch
Y Combinator alumnus Apollo Atomics is shrinking a key nuclear reactor part, which promises to slash the cost of electricity below natural gas.
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Investigation underway after incident in York taxi
Police have released this image in connection with an ongoing investigation. It happened at 11.30pm on Saturday June 27 after a person was picked up at York Station. Officers say the passenger was taken to Cornlands Road and upon drop-off...
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Tapas restaurant in coastal North Yorkshire town applies for new licence
A COASTAL tapas restaurant in a popular North Yorkshire town has applied for a new licence from the council.
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Filey Academy records 'strongest set of GCSE results for many years'
Filey Academy is celebrating the achievement of Year 11 students, with another year of improved results.
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Ukrainian publishers call for support after Russian attacks destroy 10m books
The country risks ‘the collapse of the entire book ecosystem’ following destruction of warehouses in July and August, say Ukrainian publishers
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Award-winning Harrogate venue has hosted no less than 16 royal visits since it was built in 1996
A famous Harrogate venue which has hosted no less than 16 royal visits has celebrated its 30th anniversary in style with celebrities from TV among a sea of familiar faces.
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Two emerging tick viruses that can be deadly are spreading in the US | New Scientist
Heartland virus and Bourbon virus, which are transmitted by lone star ticks, have killed at least seven people in the US
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Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say
The pilot of a speedboat that capsized during a tour around the Statue of Liberty has been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities who say he was in the country illegally
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Horizon Hunters Gathering is reportedly being overhauled to remove live-service features following negative feedback, as new details emerge about a canceled Spider-Man multiplayer
Guerilla Games is reportedly overhauling Horizon Hunters Gathering and stripping out the game's live-service elements following negative feedback.
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GCSE results day: Joy and celebrations as Yorkshire pupils receive their grades
Pupils across Yorkshire have been celebrating after opening their GCSE results and discovering the grades secured after years of hard work.
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Harrogate adult learners prove it's never too late to achieve GCSE success
Adult learners who returned to education alongside work and family commitments are celebrating their GCSE results at Harrogate College.
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Exclusive: Inertia Enterprises finds a way to make its fusion fuel fast | TechCrunch
Fusion power startup Inertia Enterprises reduced the fuel filling process from a week to just a few hours. It's one of 10 hurdles the company must overcome to make a profitable power plant.
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New corner rules: The Premier League's plan to end set-piece chaos
Holding, pushing, shoving, jostling and grappling. It became something of an epidemic in the Premier League last season - here's what's being done to fix it.
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‘So proud’: Rossett headteacher praises pupils after GCSE results
Rossett School’s headteacher has praised the achievement, determination and character of Year 11 students as they received their results in Harrogate today.
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Meta defends its child safety efforts but critics say the social media giant falls short
Meta is defending itself in a California federal court against allegations that its social media business poses harms to children and teenagers
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Darlington school celebrates strong GCSE results after ‘a period of change’
ST AIDAN'S CE Academy, in Darlington, is celebrating a year of strong GCSE results after more than one in five students achieved top Grades 7…
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'Shameless costcutting' blamed for decision to close Bridlington Care Unit
Campaigners who tried to save a care unit for elderly patients at Bridlington Hospital from closure have expressed outrage after an NHS trust pressed on, despite huge opposition.
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Fire service called to reports of fire near road in North Yorkshire
A crew responded to reports of a fire seen near a main road in North Yorkshire yesterday evening (Wednesday).
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Russian drones threaten civilians and aid work in Ukraine, UN warns
Tom Fletcher said the UN needs more than €1.7 billion for its prioritised humanitarian response in Ukraine this year, with winter among his biggest concerns. #EuropeNews
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Warning as fires more than double in York and North Yorkshire
The number of fires in York and North Yorkshire in the last two months has more than doubled year-on-year, prompting warnings.
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Tadcaster artist paints mural of Sam Smith's Brewery horses
Claire Bentley-Smith says the mural is both a tribute to the late owner of the brewery and the horses.
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Nearly 100 criminals pardoned by Trump have been arrested again
CEO of prison reentry program hailed by the president is accused of exploiting his position to abuse inmates
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Trump reveals next White House defection after Karoline Leavitt’s bombshell departure
Word that the key liaison between Trump and Congress is leaving comes a week after his press secretary revealed she was stepping down
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I’m a legal expert. Here’s why Gaza peace deals keep unravelling
Trump's Gaza peace plan shares the fatal flaw of all previous deals
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Bradford roads to get new ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions
CITY of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is introducing new parking restrictions on Tong Lane from tomorrow,
